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I think you will probably be looking at a mk2 Suzuki Swift gearbox for that

Rebuilt starter motor and refitted... forgot small wire to ignition barrel
(done that quite a few times)

Left my Samurai in dodgy area. Took the rotor arm out and kept it in coat pocket. Spent age ...

I can understand where they are coming from...
I've got my Samurai and Maruti Gypsy. My Mrs has a mk2 MX5 that I drive occasionally.

The MX5 is such a better car, but in the end its just a car... ...

Thats in the right place.

If its on the engine side of the butterfly you get full advance at idle. Set up like a Mini
If its on the air filter side of the butterfly you get no (or minimal) advance ...

^ As above

quick scout around ebay found a couple of disco 1's for about £3k
I'd probably get one of those, with some mud tyres and a winch in case you get stuck...

Its about 15*c here so.... surprisingly nothing Razz

Meh... considering most of the stuff on UK tv i couldnt care less about...
I have emailed amazon suggesting they actually provide it here but no reply so far...

I've been quite enjoying it so far... 2nd episode has been the least interesting so far but it was quite funny all the same.. not many cars though!
3rd episode is the best so far... and as for downlo ...

I met Colin and Pete at the Core 4x4 event years ago... along with ScottieJ who I know anyway, and Parrot with his crazy daihatsu! and Paul with silverzuk... and I think vtrax? I think I met Phil ther ...

If the car's been in quick fit you might as well just kiss it goodbye!
Same with a lot of the other chain garages.

My friend took an Alfa 156 into "Mr Clutch" to have (surprise) a clutch ...

lol SPAMMED GOOD!

Tried bits 4 vits?

In that case I would suggest some 1.5" spring spacers and some 1.5" shock extensions if you lift it in future... quite easy and relatively cheap.
Will add as well, if you did lift over 1.5& ...

Make it up to at least **** level, then you can start worrying about in when water starts coming in the doors Wink

If you are going to lift... don't really lift more than 1.5" otherwise the angles on the front axle CV joints will be increased too much and it can lead to premature failure.

If you are intere ...

Here in Malta you're technically not allowed to undertake but so many people do it anyway its not really frowned upon by other drivers.
They usually expect you to do it!

It's good because there a ...

nice.... although I thought you would be brewing more diesel in it, not chilling out!

^^^

Agreed. Buy a whole shed and a pack of sausages.
Use the shed parts to make shed, and then burn the rest to cook sausages.
Eat sausages, drink beer, job well done

You guys should come for a drive around here it would drive you nuts!
The best tactic here is just to look like you aren't going to stop, and then people will give you all sort of right of way!
You ...

mostly just that BAN button Razz

said the bishop to the actress?

Well I didn't vote as I don't live in the UK any more... so I'm not really bothered Razz

Cameron's done a good job for himself though... did the referendum, resigned, now probably relaxing in the Cot ...

Should be added...
I found out recently that if you have 4 leaf front springs and quite high SPOA mounts then the steering bars might not clear the springs with full high steer!
(half high steer is ...

You guys would love it here....
at roundabouts, the lane choice doesn't matter, people go left from the right lane and right from the left lane, or even change their minds halfway around
people park ...

Richard - You ever thought of a blog for your alldays?
You could probably get more visitors than difflock at this rate!

Most of the times I check in here I see this:

"Registered Users: Twi ...

I usually just observe difflock these days, but what a joke lol
I wonder if this guy has difficulty making friends....

Cos if he goes about it this way I can see why!

I think I've heard of a few people buying their stuff before and not heard any major problems.... Im sort of interested in the Samurai LSDs but also not at €650 each

We've got tons of these in Malta.
The mercs with the correct arms were the most common taxi here until 5-10 years ago so theres loads in scrap yards. Think about €30 each

I use this for video editing

https://www.lwks.com/

This for quickly joining gopro vids together

http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

No, should be fine if you have the whole vehicle.
However, you might need to sort out a few tricky bits such as the immobiliser ring around the ignition barrel, and the speed sensor (if it has one)
...

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Topic: engine/gearbox question
Twiss Replies: 7 Views: 5912	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:49 am Subject: engine/gearbox question
Twiss Replies: 7 Views: 5912	I think you will probably be looking at a mk2 Suzuki Swift gearbox for that
Topic: Most embarrassing reasons for ...
Twiss Replies: 12 Views: 12833	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:46 am Subject: Most embarrassing reasons for ...
Twiss Replies: 12 Views: 12833	Rebuilt starter motor and refitted... forgot small wire to ignition barrel (done that quite a few times) Left my Samurai in dodgy area. Took the rotor arm out and kept it in coat pocket. Spent age ...
Topic: Sense of adventure...
Twiss Replies: 13 Views: 6300	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:44 am Subject: Sense of adventure...
Twiss Replies: 13 Views: 6300	I can understand where they are coming from... I've got my Samurai and Maruti Gypsy. My Mrs has a mk2 MX5 that I drive occasionally. The MX5 is such a better car, but in the end its just a car... ...
Topic: Sammy vacuum advance
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 4316	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2017 9:45 pm Subject: Sammy vacuum advance
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 4316	Thats in the right place. If its on the engine side of the butterfly you get full advance at idle. Set up like a Mini If its on the air filter side of the butterfly you get no (or minimal) advance ...
Topic: Need cheap LHD 4x4 for Africa - Freelander good choice?
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 8003	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:53 pm Subject: Need cheap LHD 4x4 for Africa - Freelander good choice?
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 8003	^ As above quick scout around ebay found a couple of disco 1's for about £3k I'd probably get one of those, with some mud tyres and a winch in case you get stuck...
Topic: Any one get any snow?
Twiss Replies: 10 Views: 4544	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:35 am Subject: Any one get any snow?
Twiss Replies: 10 Views: 4544	Its about 15*c here so.... surprisingly nothing
Topic: The Grand Tour.
Twiss Replies: 55 Views: 18213	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:35 am Subject: The Grand Tour.
Twiss Replies: 55 Views: 18213	Meh... considering most of the stuff on UK tv i couldnt care less about... I have emailed amazon suggesting they actually provide it here but no reply so far...
Topic: The Grand Tour.
Twiss Replies: 55 Views: 18213	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:19 pm Subject: The Grand Tour.
Twiss Replies: 55 Views: 18213	I've been quite enjoying it so far... 2nd episode has been the least interesting so far but it was quite funny all the same.. not many cars though! 3rd episode is the best so far... and as for downlo ...
Topic: Who have you met?
Twiss Replies: 43 Views: 18678	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 12:59 pm Subject: Who have you met?
Twiss Replies: 43 Views: 18678	I met Colin and Pete at the Core 4x4 event years ago... along with ScottieJ who I know anyway, and Parrot with his crazy daihatsu! and Paul with silverzuk... and I think vtrax? I think I met Phil ther ...
Topic: help please ssangyong rodius 4x4 auto clunks when under load
Twiss Replies: 10 Views: 6618	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:55 am Subject: help please ssangyong rodius 4x4 auto clunks when under load
Twiss Replies: 10 Views: 6618	If the car's been in quick fit you might as well just kiss it goodbye! Same with a lot of the other chain garages. My friend took an Alfa 156 into "Mr Clutch" to have (surprise) a clutch ...
Topic: and to think
Twiss Replies: 15 Views: 5842	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:31 pm Subject: and to think
Twiss Replies: 15 Views: 5842	lol SPAMMED GOOD!
Topic: Bush Kit
Twiss Replies: 17 Views: 8497	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 12:23 pm Subject: Bush Kit
Twiss Replies: 17 Views: 8497	Tried bits 4 vits?
Topic: What mods
Twiss Replies: 43 Views: 16034	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 2:33 pm Subject: What mods
Twiss Replies: 43 Views: 16034	In that case I would suggest some 1.5" spring spacers and some 1.5" shock extensions if you lift it in future... quite easy and relatively cheap. Will add as well, if you did lift over 1.5& ...
Topic: Vitara wading kits?
Twiss Replies: 3 Views: 2293	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:38 am Subject: Vitara wading kits?
Twiss Replies: 3 Views: 2293	Make it up to at least **** level, then you can start worrying about in when water starts coming in the doors
Topic: What mods
Twiss Replies: 43 Views: 16034	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:30 am Subject: What mods
Twiss Replies: 43 Views: 16034	If you are going to lift... don't really lift more than 1.5" otherwise the angles on the front axle CV joints will be increased too much and it can lead to premature failure. If you are intere ...
Topic: Middle lane on the motorway...
Twiss Replies: 29 Views: 17546	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2016 5:42 am Subject: Middle lane on the motorway...
Twiss Replies: 29 Views: 17546	Here in Malta you're technically not allowed to undertake but so many people do it anyway its not really frowned upon by other drivers. They usually expect you to do it! It's good because there a ...
Topic: do you know..
Twiss Replies: 28 Views: 22316	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 11:52 pm Subject: do you know..
Twiss Replies: 28 Views: 22316	nice.... although I thought you would be brewing more diesel in it, not chilling out!
Topic: do you know..
Twiss Replies: 28 Views: 22316	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 8:31 pm Subject: do you know..
Twiss Replies: 28 Views: 22316	^^^ Agreed. Buy a whole shed and a pack of sausages. Use the shed parts to make shed, and then burn the rest to cook sausages. Eat sausages, drink beer, job well done
Topic: Night blindness
Twiss Replies: 23 Views: 17656	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:23 am Subject: Night blindness
Twiss Replies: 23 Views: 17656	You guys should come for a drive around here it would drive you nuts! The best tactic here is just to look like you aren't going to stop, and then people will give you all sort of right of way! You ...
Topic: dear moderators.
Twiss Replies: 15 Views: 5152	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:22 pm Subject: dear moderators.
Twiss Replies: 15 Views: 5152	mostly just that BAN button
Topic: dear moderators.
Twiss Replies: 15 Views: 5152	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:11 pm Subject: dear moderators.
Twiss Replies: 15 Views: 5152	said the bishop to the actress?
Topic: Is it true....
Twiss Replies: 27 Views: 8084	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:33 pm Subject: Is it true....
Twiss Replies: 27 Views: 8084	Well I didn't vote as I don't live in the UK any more... so I'm not really bothered Cameron's done a good job for himself though... did the referendum, resigned, now probably relaxing in the Cot ...
Topic: Half hi steer
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 3431	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:06 am Subject: Half hi steer
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 3431	Should be added... I found out recently that if you have 4 leaf front springs and quite high SPOA mounts then the steering bars might not clear the springs with full high steer! (half high steer is ...
Topic: Red Traffic lights
Twiss Replies: 28 Views: 21551	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 8:03 am Subject: Red Traffic lights
Twiss Replies: 28 Views: 21551	You guys would love it here.... at roundabouts, the lane choice doesn't matter, people go left from the right lane and right from the left lane, or even change their minds halfway around people park ...
Topic: On this day...
Twiss Replies: 25 Views: 7079	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 5:27 am Subject: On this day...
Twiss Replies: 25 Views: 7079	Richard - You ever thought of a blog for your alldays? You could probably get more visitors than difflock at this rate! Most of the times I check in here I see this: "Registered Users: Twi ...
Topic: land rover discovery axles on a vitara
Twiss Replies: 37 Views: 11765	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:56 pm Subject: land rover discovery axles on a vitara
Twiss Replies: 37 Views: 11765	I usually just observe difflock these days, but what a joke lol I wonder if this guy has difficulty making friends.... Cos if he goes about it this way I can see why!
Topic: 4xfour suspension
Twiss Replies: 9 Views: 3707	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:26 am Subject: 4xfour suspension
Twiss Replies: 9 Views: 3707	I think I've heard of a few people buying their stuff before and not heard any major problems.... Im sort of interested in the Samurai LSDs but also not at €650 each
Topic: Half hi steer
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 3431	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2016 8:14 am Subject: Half hi steer
Twiss Replies: 6 Views: 3431	We've got tons of these in Malta. The mercs with the correct arms were the most common taxi here until 5-10 years ago so theres loads in scrap yards. Think about €30 each
Topic: Dash Cams
Twiss Replies: 11 Views: 5991	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:01 am Subject: Dash Cams
Twiss Replies: 11 Views: 5991	I use this for video editing https://www.lwks.com/ This for quickly joining gopro vids together http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/
Topic: Zook 8v 16v
Twiss Replies: 5 Views: 2461	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:54 am Subject: Zook 8v 16v
Twiss Replies: 5 Views: 2461	No, should be fine if you have the whole vehicle. However, you might need to sort out a few tricky bits such as the immobiliser ring around the ignition barrel, and the speed sensor (if it has one) ...