Modifying our new Suzuki Jimny - Part 1

Two years ago Jonny bought the first UK Suzuki Jimny. Now he is modifying the new Smith family Suzuki Jimny with a combination of practical and cosmetic parts.
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In what is part 2 of life with the Suzuki Jimny Jonny fits the following parts:
Rigid 360 Series spot lights: up to 8,600 raw lumens, aluminum housing, blacked-out circuit board, lifetime warranty, 4-inch or 6-inch diameter, 4 backlight colours - £348pr
From: www.rigidindustriesshop.co.uk
MISUTONIDA 63mm FRONT BULL BAR - £299
From: www.truckman.co.uk/suzuki/jim...
Jimny Bits Heavy Duty Rock Sliders: double bent tubular, powder coated - £298
From: www.jimnybits.com
Front Runner rear ladder: powder coated 3CR12 steel, slip-resistant rubber steps - £145
From: www.jimnystyle.com
Leather Jimny interior handle covers: British hand crafted and embossed, 3 colours available
From: www.etsy.com/shop/geordiejimny/
EGR bonnet wind/bug deflector: dark smoked angled acrylic, made in Australia - £64
From: www.truckman.co.uk
LED side repeaters: Clear or Smoked finish, E-marked for European conformity - £29
From: www.jimnystyle.com
Heated rear-window guards: sold as pair
From: www.jimnystyle.com
Door handle grip storage pockets: Use existing holes, foam lined, matching OEM plastic
From: www.jimnystyle.com
Door key hole protectors: magnetic, black, sold as pair
From: www.jimnystyle.com
Centre console storage tray: includes cup holder, rubber mats, specify manual or auto
From: www.jimnystyle.com
Bolt-on drinks holder: 3 mounting different positions, matching design to OEM dash
From: www.jimnystyle.com
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In the original Jimny video from 9 months ago (see link in video to see that first) it compiled footage and feelings from the first 18 months of living with a new 2019 Suzuki Jimny SZ5. Not only that, but the Jimny was ordered 12 months in advance as a secret surprise Christmas present for Jonny's wife. The Jimny is used every day and is the idea has always been to try and maximise its practicality without the realms of the aftermarket.
Parts fitted originally:
L.E.D rear light units and accessory dash top tidy supplied by Jimny Style - jimnystyle.com/
jimnystyle.com/collections/in...
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Rust proofing products used are by Bilt-Hamber - www.bilthamber.com/
Roof rack: The Slimline II by Front Runner
www.frontrunneroutfitters.com...
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Jonny Smith aka CarPervert
Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98
Website: www.carpervert.comInstagram: / jonnycarpervert Twitter: / carpervert
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:48 Recap from Part 1 vid
1:00 Front Runner rack
1:45 What bits to fit?
2:06 Which wheels?
5:15 Fitting rock sliders
6:50 Meet Jonny's brother
7:10 Bull bar fitting attempt 1
9:10 Retro side decals?
10:29 Key lock protectors
10:59 LED side repeaters fitting
12:17 G-Wagen style rear lights
12:35 Heated rear window guards
14:12 Door handle pocket
15:13 Positioning spot lights
17:07 Rear ladder fitting
20:11 Bull bar fitting attempt 2
21:04 Fitting bug deflector
22:18 Centre console storage tray
22:55 Roof spot lights wiring
23:36 Leather handle covers
24:18 Finished Rigid spotlights
24:35 Light demo
24:48 All mods finished
25:20 Outro and social media
#suzukijimny #newjimny #thelatebrakeshow

[@Ricardo-ys9bv]

Congratulations man, this is the type of motoring content I'm looking for! Slow, simple and honest. A proper enthusiast doing videos for other enthusiasts. No need for over the top cinematic sequences, with a bloke trying desperately to sound eloquent. This is what I want! Thanks Jonny

[@angela1984a]

I would have thought this dude would have an EV as a family car. Apparently not.

[@Silver-st2zq]

@@angela1984a A fun Suzuki or a lifeless and soulless EV with poor range especially in the winter.

[@jackmaddox4960]

Agreed! Well put, Ricardo!

[@angela1984a]

@@Silver-st2zq A dead planet or a planet with a future. That must be such a tough choice for you to make. Unbelievable...

[@Silver-st2zq]

@@angela1984a Dead planet 😂 maybe you should look into how lithium batteries are made and the not very green energy most people would use to charge them up in their "Save The Planet" cars.

[@ShadeReckless]

"I didn't want to go crazy on aerodynamic losses" Car with the aerodynamic qualities of a breeze block

[@angela1984a]

Yeah... I would have thought this dude would have an EV as a family car. Apparently not.

[@TheMijman]

Well every bit counts when its like that.

[@haimcampbell]

@@angela1984a I think he has a Kia Soul as well.

[@kevinobyrne8020]

@@angela1984a Drive a petrol before the tyrants take them away

[@AA-lc6yi]

@@kevinobyrne8020 Yeah, fuck the environment amirite?

[@dansim77]

The Late Brake Show and Mighty Car Mods currently taking part in an unplanned Jimny build off. 😂 👍🏻

[@bugseysdog]

And Matt from CarWow!

[@TheAllDayGames]

Mighty car mods done theirs better I reckon. Proper bull bar, lift etc.

[@Its-Just-Gizmo]

Other KZbin channels "I surprised my wife with a $12000 custom exhaust" Johnny "as soon as Mrs car pervert seen the side graphics, she said no way."

[@mariangelescordero4278]

And she was so right. They suck big time lol

[@markytuck]

When Jonny and Mighty Car Mods are both modifying the same vehicle at the same time! Who would have thought.

[@0wenSlattery]

To me it seems a little suspicious that so many influential car KZbinrs are buying and modifying the same car...

[@tortozza]

And Mat Watson just paid Suzuki to do it

[@XunoHa]

Jonny got it first though!

[@Simon78]

@@XunoHa MCMs is a JB43 though so tad older and certainly more available and popular in Australia at least

[@markytuck]

@Sajith cheers Sajith, I'll take a look at his channel. Another channel to watch!

[@patreekotime4578]

Deffo need a tour of the brothers projects! Looks like hes really into some cool vehicles!

[@stefanchiorescu9633]

I absolutely love this channel. This is what i need in terms of automotive entertainment. Thank you, Jonny

[@girlindigo8]

Would love to see more about your brother's work and the cars he works on

[@setjosaas]

You should really make a video about your brothers work/shop, Looks very interesting!

[@marcob1729]

I would like to see what he's working on for sure

[@JasonWD]

I was watching and wondering about the Bugatti wheel just propped up against something

[@Tomoose1985]

Great video, great content, great production. Can't get enough of The Late Brake Show!

[@danmatthew7091]

The Machine is ready for anything post-apocalypse.... 😎😎👍👍

[@Crusty_Camper]

Those are great additions. I used to drive a Suzuki SJ413 and made similar changes. I had 4 spots fitted but they were the old incandescent bulbs. But having said that, when you turned on the extra 200 watts, it really lit the way. I also found a couple of small wide angle beams mounted on the sides of the roof rack were useful. I think these are called "Alley Lights" in the USA. I don't think we Brits have a name for them. All the best, Pete

[@koolerking440]

19:37 i was screaming “use a plastic trim tool!!” TBH I’ve never really liked those bull bars......the other bits are a good shout.

[@Mio-Vita]

What a fantastic way to start the day, good morning world.

[@pauljames9393]

Ive got a 60cm strip LED lamp fitted under my front reg plate on my Landy. The bulbs inside the strip are angled up, down and side ways giving a wide and high vision . Very effective to avoid boar and elk and the winters get very very dark in the forests.

[@paulclark4426]

Everyone needs a brother called Greg.

[@twoeggcups]

I was with you right up until the bug deflector. Ouch. Love the lights, bull bar and rock sliders especially.

[@rs700910]

Love the content Jonny, and also the addition of your wife into the channel.. great teamwork, loads of enjoyment... TVM!

[@chello70]

You sir, are a genius. Every single modification, a work of art. Incredible, truly incredible !!! If I ever pimp up any of my cars, I’m looking for YOU !!! Considering how young your video is, I totally understand the amount of 👍 you are getting. Congratulations.

[@user-ii6ke2sb8u]

One of the most informative videos out there, thanks man! And congrats, you converted your little Jimny in something even more special.

[@michaelconnolly1797]

Great vid. Reminds me of the days and money I spent many moons ago on my old SJ413. 👌🏻

[@JHamilton791]

It's your truck, Jonny, but I think the AR "wagon wheels" as we call them, would look rad. Thanks for the great videos!!

[@jamesprince4991]

Excellent episode. Truly enjoyable, thanks for doing it.

[@phillipdougan329]

One of the best motoring journalists, great insight into the Suzuki 4x4 accessories and ownership.

[@TXiCN]

The plain old stock steelies for the Jimny look great.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

They do.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

I would say steelies as well would look good

[@Cloxxki]

We're going to require the reaction video from the mrs.

[@tombainbridge5406]

Pornhub have removed loads of video

[@134343]

Comfort TV. This is great aside from your usual video's. Really feels like a TV episode. Love it!

[@1969Risky]

Jonny, what you are putting on the bonnet is a bonnet protector. We do have loose stones on our roads here in Australia & they are normally kicked up by the car in front. I've never used them due to the mounting points causing rust spots on the bonnet. Although the roof mounted spotlights look cool, I'm amazed you didn't put on an LED light bar. I've owned Vitaras & Grand Vitaras since 1992 & I'm on my 4th one. The current Vitara I found to be a soft roader SUV. My next update will be the Jimny. Tasteful & simple mods. I hope to see more of your Jimny in future episodes :)

[@Wall1885]

I love the old, car for my wife trick. Brilliant.

[@Countrystock]

Looks better without the silver trim, think you should remove the silver side skirts... Nice one

[@adamsmith3254]

Love the Jimny but I've always thought those silver trim bits look absolutely gash

[@RyanSmith-tk3xb]

Another great video Jonny. Love the modifications, looks classy and quite subtle.

[@Arinis.ltd.]

This is actually a very interesting video! Love the mods !

[@haha_you_dead]

The American racing AR767 rims looked best IMO they look like older style rims you would of put on a 4x4 years ago

[@fredio54]

4:45 That, Jonny, is a nudge bar, not a bull bar :-)

[@misterthegeoff9767]

out of those wheel choices I would go for the american racing ones. Oh and I remember the days when bull bars were dangerous and would get you pulled over. When I was at uni our kayak club had an old transit meat wagon we'd bought from a police auction that was still in full riot spec - perspex windows, bull bars, fittings for the metal cage to go over the windscreen. Every time the cops pulled us over to complain about the bull bars we had to explain to them that we didn't put them on the van, they did.

[@dylanh1978]

This channel gets better and better with every video, fantastic video again Jonny & Co.

[@robchisholm72]

The Jimny looks fab Jonny. I'm interested to see Mrs Smith's initial reaction when you got home after these fab mods.

[@AlexPotvin]

Not to take away from your joy, but I feel you're going over the top on this because this is your first new car. I mean, at least it's a great, high-demand car to do this on but lol I can't help to be reminded of the time I did this.

[@ed3082]

The white Dean Cross Country wheels with chrome centre caps and the orange stripes would look fantastic on this.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

You have good taste.

[@KevMk3]

fantastic practical mods. Really enjoyed the video

[@SoulofMachine]

cool video bro! getting my 2020 Jimny this week, traded in my 2018 model, can't wait to get modding! Greetings from South Africa.

[@juststuff8742]

Is South Africa still getting new Jimmy's?

[@SoulofMachine]

@@juststuff8742 we are indeed. Dealers have orders still arriving and we are able to place new orders but waiting period on new orders still 12 months.

[@paulog8813]

14:47 I didn’t know you have twin brothers!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bigbry8888]

Perfect Jonny, an absolute fascinating film.

[@royheins231]

Fantastic look, great job👍👍👍

[@colhapablap]

edit: spoke too soon, Brother Pervert makes an appearance! still curious about his car history. 😁 ty for another jimny video, btw.

[@joeychaseable]

Those "Bug Deflectors" were popular in the late 80s and 90s

[@AbdullahHood]

Awesome as ever. About to get a Jimny and already been accessory shopping. Great to see what you’ve done 👍🏻

[@tangodman]

Great mods on Jimny. Simple yet functional and doesn't fiddle with the overall aesthetics of the Jimny. First video which I watched from this channel was Rimac-Nevera. Hooked ever since to the channel. Great practical content with simple and clear presentation. Great video.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks. Welcome aboard TLBS!

[@KLUTCHdot58]

Please go with the slot mag wheels! I want to see them make a comeback! 🚙

[@tjpj1919]

Never deny someone fish and chips.

[@Br1anuk]

Wow that two years has flown over. Hats off to you Jonny for using a Jimmny as a family car. Tyre choice has got to be BF Goodrich KO2's surely. The hard part is white lettering out or in? I personally follow the church of Mr Jonathan Ward.

[@Johnacles]

Love it Jonny, thanks from Australia! One day I'll grab myself a Jimny, seems like a perfect little nugget. Can't wait to see it go green laning.

[@tomcartmill401]

Is that like a nugget in a babies nappy?

[@burnzy3210]

I'd love to know just how much weight you've added and how it affects the power to weight ratio.

[@martinosweeney]

Can you start selling your brother's hat with a "Car Pervert" logo as merch?

[@wightangel]

Your brother has an amazing garage. I would be like a kid in a candy shop exploring the work benches. I used to like the Mini bullbars of old until they were outlawed(as you said). I miss my days of spending my spare time in my garage doing something to my car. So thank you for a lovely bit of nostalgia of what us petrol heads loved doing best. Thank you jonny & Merry Christmas to you & your family. Have a good one.

[@craig2100]

Johnny and Greg, thanks for sharing the mods. Well done mates.

[@grayfool]

When do you start your new combined channel with Marty an Moog then? Mighty Jimny Mods. Looks pretty cool. Love the little roo bar.

[@rishi-m]

The classic car at the end that Johnny's brother is working on, what make & model is it?

[@noelhuggett8745]

So gutted we missed out on one of the Jimnys, such a cool car and loads of mods available for them, I never knew there was so many. Once again Jonny brilliantly delivered vid.

[@Cydney1066]

Great show. Well made. Thanks so much.

[@mceajc]

Oh this is ridiculous, silly and over-the-top. I love it. Curious to see the performance hit with all the extra weight, though...

[@woopimagpie]

It's not about that though. When was the last time you saw a Land Cruiser on the Nurburgring?

[@mceajc]

@@woopimagpie A fair point, but if it's a family car and you get stuck behind a lorry on a single carriageway road because you can't overtake? Or when you always have to drop a gear or two to get it up a mild incline at any speed? Or losing 20% of your fuel range? These things can spoil the enjoyment of a vehicle. I hope these won't have such a big effect, but taking things too far certainly could.

[@woopimagpie]

@@mceajc Ya gotta admit, a Jimny is a daft choice for a "family car".

[@mceajc]

@@woopimagpie Ha! Perhaps. There are choices that are much more daft - Land Rover Discoveries, Porche Cayenne, MG Midget, BMW Z1... It has a bit more character and versatility than, say, a Skoda Fabia or a Citroen C3. I can see the appeal.

[@FishplateFilms]

More "Defender" than the new "Defender" !! and probably more reliable ?? And I'm a LR guy :-) Gregg .

[@alanlansdell7533]

And an old one, and I like Land rovers too.

[@FishplateFilms]

@@grievuspwn4g3 Every time I see one , I think it;s a "Deefer" ..LOL . I'll stick with my D2-a till it dies . Cheers Gregg.

[@adilmehmood1199s]

Perfect mods. Very satisfying

[@S5GSA]

This type of video is so much better than the actual TV car shows. Keep up the good work. And yeah more Jimny content would be good. Always good to see your own cars

[@chuckcuthbert6942]

14:46 did I see two Greg's?? There's definitely red hat uniform going on though in that garage... Is this the Christmas edition? They're like Santa's little helpers.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ha! His workshop partner also wears a red hat. They are like vintage car elves.

[@clooperman3745]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Was looking at getting some 15" deep dish steel rims for my Jimny but when l saw the price at over £300 each l will have to have a rethink, the steel rims you showed only seem to be available in 16" rims.

[@tombainbridge5406]

Really tasteful Mods and different to Mat Watson Good work Perv

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

No, Mat hasn't added any of these parts. He specced his Jimny identically to ours from the dealer.

[@Tbo1235]

@@TheLateBrakeShow 💯

[@philgolding8352]

Excellent video, the Jimny looks so much better now, really cool.

[@sarahfairweather6733]

Really entertaining video. Thanks very much 👍

[@jacko791]

Using spanners on KZbin? Where's your Milwaukee impact wrench? I need to be influenced!

[@woopimagpie]

I know right! It was mad watching them do all the work with hand tools.

[@althejazzman]

Not even a socket ratchet handle.

[@michaelmotteram1682]

How to make a slow car slower! Add more weight and wind resistance, 😂 that will help with overtaking.

[@JFMMUK]

Looks even better, good options.

[@m44kts]

Love it! It’s a mini G Class. Those leather interior bits really finish it off nicely.

[@middleenglanddashcammer4931]

19:26 if you spend just a few seconds putting masking tape around anywhere that you are taking other bits n pieces off then you have much less chance of scratching any nice paint work :)

[@cheeseney304]

top tip

[@IDann1]

Like your brother said , you won’t want to be hit by one, (bull bar) and can’t see they wouldn’t be Child pedestrian safe.

[@gavinwyllie7855]

I doubt it will make much difference when hit by a flat fronted vehicle.

[@alanlansdell7533]

It's already got a 3star rating can't make it much worse, in fact he may even have added a crumple zone! "Traditional" shaped 4x4s always struggle with pedestrian safety.

[@craiglawson8804]

Love the look Johnny 👌👍😃. And love your vids 👍👍

[@Naredogg]

Fantastic video. Just what the doctor ordered after the day I've had. Love it

[@iainlaws5871]

Oh dear, well at least your didn’t have to pay for any of that mess😆

[@DaveRogers1985]

You need an offroad off with Mat Watson seen as he's just bought one and is modifying it aswell!

[@tombainbridge5406]

Who is mat Wilson???

[@Livemou5e]

I think he means Matt Watson from car wow 😂😂😂

[@tombainbridge5406]

@@Livemou5e Mat*

[@DaveRogers1985]

@@tombainbridge5406 autocorrected to Wilson, edited it now!

[@tombainbridge5406]

@@DaveRogers1985 let you off, this time

[@brettjohnson925]

Great video... really enjoyed this one.

[@timbre7999]

Love the new lights! Indeed G Wagon-esque. And when you knocked on the door, that sounded a heck of a lot better than old Suzukis did; nice and damped. Liking the new Jimny a lot.

[@Neil2022]

Wow, never seen so much advertising in one video!

[@CarlosFandango73]

Have you seen mighty car mods are doing a jimmny at the moment as well

[@luto8478]

I'm just so so so in love with this Jimny!!

[@RobS32]

Good job mate great subtle mods 👌

[@joedarkness808]

Why install a kill a kid bars ?

[@tombainbridge5406]

Car pervert?

[@lassievision]

Because they're EU spec... so they actually won't? I'd be more worried about it falling off when you sneezed.

[@matthewbrooker]

Oh no! Why mess with a perfect standard vehicle? The clusterf**k lights were the limit, mate!😆

[@cutler65]

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing more. 👌

[@dtp777j3sus]

Very nice clean look love the accessories!

[@Magnitio1]

A nice car...ruined.

[@tesla-spectre]

Looks absolutely amazing

[@boohoomoron7629]

Thoroughly entertaining and the Jimny is just adorable.

[@mobileradiofitter]

I've been recently inspired. I'm bringing my Suzuki jimny out of retirement. Parked it in a garage 8 years ago. With a battery charge it fired up straight away. However I've a few issues I'm working on. Making progress

[@Jb74W]

Keep bringing more Jimny videos, i love this car. I own a SJ413band i really enjoy it every time i start him.

[@benmarshall8878]

Inspiring me to make some of those mods to our Jimny. Front runner rack on order, tempted by the ladder and the wind deflector. Nice video!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thanks for watching Ben. Go Jimny modding.

[@dxc5150]

Fantastic Love the choices

[@dannorra629]

Woaw great film and job thx

[@LostWaxProcess]

Loved this video. Took me back to my misspent youth in Ripspeed.

[@Sur-Ron]

You should get the silver bits spayed the same colour as the front grill surround and get the new wheels painted to match

[@duncanmartin2626]

You can take the boy out of Max Power, but you can't take the Max Power out of the boy. :) I really enjoyed it, and I think the final car is really cool. I'd love to see more of your brothers ancient cars as well.

[@thumper1747]

Really enjoyed that vid Johnny, cool car and it looked good fun fitting all that gear