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Just got me a Grand Vitara XL7, its a beast. Pics and more to follow. Smile

thanks for the replies, and tips, Had it out a couple of times between the rain showers. Engine management is an issue at low speeds and the bike seems to be a bit top heavy, but early days, bring on ...

SWMBO said no more 4X4s so here's the new toy
http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/11382_DSCF7241_1.jpg

Because it's easier...

Anyway, why should they care about you or anyone else?

Everyone else does it..

Comments made might not be my own opinions, but might be there to raise discussion. ...

Lapy upgraded to Winshtie 10, no problems, running fine ! Smile

My first wife was a catholic, I am not, My three children were all baptised at the local catholic church, no problem

The 1600 GV can legally tow 1600 kilo but It will be a slow painful drive, much use of the gearstick and low mpg Sad

seen these on the bay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371143202207?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

walked back from the village, said to SWMBO got the bread and the milk,

She said where's the car !!!!!!

Rear prop UJ.

buy that man a pint !

Is there any mud or muck stuck on wheels, props etc?
is it an actual noise or a feeling?
Does it happen under braking at the same revs?
Does it happen in every gear?

Clean
Rapid drumming sound ...

My 1600 16v 2003 grand vitara has developed a vibration / drumming when driving, more pronounced under lowish revs acceleration. The vibs go away when the cat is coasting in neutral
It steers, brakes ...

So the lady took her duck to the vets, laid it on the examination table and asked the vet for his opinion.
The vet looked at it and said its dead.The lady said arn't you going to exam it or do any te ...

Normal driving, (whatever that is), the petrol should do 24 mpg and the diesel 34 mpg. the 2012 oil burner was tweaked and could manage 38 mpg.
My swb 1600 does around 20 mpg off road and 35 mpg on t ...

a speedy recovery !

quick thinks, broken ribs, broken finger, thats my last twelve months.

more thinks, body armour. saved SWMBO when her 16.2 TB dumped her on the road !

oh god more thinks, ...

Nice motor !

anyone really care?

there are more than enough MPV/Crossover 4x4s now to offer competitoin to the GV..

skoda, yeti, scout, ford kuga, peugeot 3008 etc

how many of them will we see in t/h ...

rumour has it that Suzuki stopped production of the Grand Vitara in June 2014. Anyone heard about this ? Not that I could afford a new one anyway !

Parmo every time

This year it was an advisory, last year it was a verbal grumble. The MOTers are saying my GV is very nearly too mucky to test.
I spend most of my driving going from the bungalow to the livery yard, a ...

Standard tyres on my GV is 215/65/16, there are two types of steel wheel fitted to the GV:s with different offsets.

still got 6.2 on floppies !!!!!!!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10426604/Taxpayers-foot-10000-bill-for-failed-asylum-seekers-flying-lessons.html

looking after the wifes nutty thoroughbred, It went mad when she put an turnout rug on it, and has been hiding in the woods at the end of her field since Monday. So this weekend I'm going to play the ...

The handling, control and breking were fine pulling the horse box sixty miles there and sixty back. Sadly the reason the handling was good was because It couldn't go fast enough to be dangerous.
The ...

I have a SWB 1600 16v GV and have towed horse trailers uo to 1600KG, it struggles and burns fuel like crazy. Fifth gear is like only for downhill stretches and up hill is painfull.
Pulls a little muc ...

GORC website has this number

07712 434359

ive looked into downplating before and I think some vehicles can be uprated.
try these: http://www.svtech.co.uk/motorhomes.html

HTTP Error 404.0 - Not Found
The resource you are looking for has ...

Tried to drive back from the farm this morning, down stoney bank and across the billingham beck valley in my bog standard Grand Vitara, Managed to reverse out after the water came over the bonnet, A l ...

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Topic: pick up
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 6673	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:03 am Subject: pick up
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 6673	https://www.topgear.com/car-news/yes-suzuki-has-made-jimny-pickup
Topic: I'm Back
mikGV Replies: 0 Views: 6489	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:09 am Subject: I'm Back
mikGV Replies: 0 Views: 6489	Just got me a Grand Vitara XL7, its a beast. Pics and more to follow.
Topic: new toy
mikGV Replies: 4 Views: 3304	Forum: The Gallery Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 10:02 am Subject: new toy
mikGV Replies: 4 Views: 3304	thanks for the replies, and tips, Had it out a couple of times between the rain showers. Engine management is an issue at low speeds and the bike seems to be a bit top heavy, but early days, bring on ...
Topic: new toy
mikGV Replies: 4 Views: 3304	Forum: The Gallery Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 10:57 am Subject: new toy
mikGV Replies: 4 Views: 3304	SWMBO said no more 4X4s so here's the new toy http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/11382_DSCF7241_1.jpg
Topic: Brake Lights
mikGV Replies: 23 Views: 19147	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 4:18 pm Subject: Brake Lights
mikGV Replies: 23 Views: 19147	Because it's easier... Anyway, why should they care about you or anyone else? Everyone else does it.. Comments made might not be my own opinions, but might be there to raise discussion. ...
Topic: Back after a Win10 enforced break
mikGV Replies: 15 Views: 4250	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:39 pm Subject: Back after a Win10 enforced break
mikGV Replies: 15 Views: 4250	Lapy upgraded to Winshtie 10, no problems, running fine !
Topic: here`s one to ponder.....
mikGV Replies: 41 Views: 9847	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 9:52 am Subject: here`s one to ponder.....
mikGV Replies: 41 Views: 9847	My first wife was a catholic, I am not, My three children were all baptised at the local catholic church, no problem
Topic: Towing capabilities
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 1002	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:07 am Subject: Towing capabilities
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 1002	The 1600 GV can legally tow 1600 kilo but It will be a slow painful drive, much use of the gearstick and low mpg
Topic: rear shocks vitara
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 1053	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 3:43 pm Subject: rear shocks vitara
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 1053	seen these on the bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371143202207?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Topic: Most embarrassing reasons for ...
mikGV Replies: 12 Views: 12832	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:37 am Subject: Most embarrassing reasons for ...
mikGV Replies: 12 Views: 12832	walked back from the village, said to SWMBO got the bread and the milk, She said where's the car !!!!!!
Topic: rockin an a shakin
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 2512	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 2:02 pm Subject: rockin an a shakin
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 2512	Rear prop UJ. buy that man a pint !
Topic: rockin an a shakin
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 2512	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:03 am Subject: rockin an a shakin
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 2512	Is there any mud or muck stuck on wheels, props etc? is it an actual noise or a feeling? Does it happen under braking at the same revs? Does it happen in every gear? Clean Rapid drumming sound ...
Topic: rockin an a shakin
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 2512	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 2:15 pm Subject: rockin an a shakin
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 2512	My 1600 16v 2003 grand vitara has developed a vibration / drumming when driving, more pronounced under lowish revs acceleration. The vibs go away when the cat is coasting in neutral It steers, brakes ...
Topic: dead duck
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 1218	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 10:54 am Subject: dead duck
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 1218	So the lady took her duck to the vets, laid it on the examination table and asked the vet for his opinion. The vet looked at it and said its dead.The lady said arn't you going to exam it or do any te ...
Topic: economy question
mikGV Replies: 27 Views: 8424	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:36 am Subject: economy question
mikGV Replies: 27 Views: 8424	Normal driving, (whatever that is), the petrol should do 24 mpg and the diesel 34 mpg. the 2012 oil burner was tweaked and could manage 38 mpg. My swb 1600 does around 20 mpg off road and 35 mpg on t ...
Topic: the difference between being a parent and being a child....
mikGV Replies: 17 Views: 3388	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:11 pm Subject: the difference between being a parent and being a child....
mikGV Replies: 17 Views: 3388	a speedy recovery ! quick thinks, broken ribs, broken finger, thats my last twelve months. more thinks, body armour. saved SWMBO when her 16.2 TB dumped her on the road ! oh god more thinks, ...
Topic: rumour mill
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 3583	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:50 am Subject: rumour mill
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 3583	Nice motor !
Topic: rumour mill
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 3583	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:27 am Subject: rumour mill
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 3583	anyone really care? there are more than enough MPV/Crossover 4x4s now to offer competitoin to the GV.. skoda, yeti, scout, ford kuga, peugeot 3008 etc how many of them will we see in t/h ...
Topic: rumour mill
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 3583	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 10:56 am Subject: rumour mill
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 3583	rumour has it that Suzuki stopped production of the Grand Vitara in June 2014. Anyone heard about this ? Not that I could afford a new one anyway !
Topic: pizza or calzone?
mikGV Replies: 21 Views: 6475	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:21 am Subject: pizza or calzone?
mikGV Replies: 21 Views: 6475	Parmo every time
Topic: Squeaky clean for its MOT
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 2029	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:19 pm Subject: Squeaky clean for its MOT
mikGV Replies: 2 Views: 2029	This year it was an advisory, last year it was a verbal grumble. The MOTers are saying my GV is very nearly too mucky to test. I spend most of my driving going from the bungalow to the livery yard, a ...
Topic: 16" wheel width
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 2078	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:55 am Subject: 16" wheel width
mikGV Replies: 8 Views: 2078	Standard tyres on my GV is 215/65/16, there are two types of steel wheel fitted to the GV:s with different offsets.
Topic: Remember DOS?
mikGV Replies: 15 Views: 3921	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:24 am Subject: Remember DOS?
mikGV Replies: 15 Views: 3921	still got 6.2 on floppies !!!!!!!
Topic: flying lessons
mikGV Replies: 15 Views: 8210	Forum: The Soap Box Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:20 am Subject: flying lessons
mikGV Replies: 15 Views: 8210	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10426604/Taxpayers-foot-10000-bill-for-failed-asylum-seekers-flying-lessons.html
Topic: The Weekend Thread
mikGV Replies: 115 Views: 35031	Forum: The Lounge Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:17 am Subject: The Weekend Thread
mikGV Replies: 115 Views: 35031	looking after the wifes nutty thoroughbred, It went mad when she put an turnout rug on it, and has been hiding in the woods at the end of her field since Monday. So this weekend I'm going to play the ...
Topic: Which Grand Vitara?
mikGV Replies: 6 Views: 2274	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:30 am Subject: Which Grand Vitara?
mikGV Replies: 6 Views: 2274	The handling, control and breking were fine pulling the horse box sixty miles there and sixty back. Sadly the reason the handling was good was because It couldn't go fast enough to be dangerous. The ...
Topic: Which Grand Vitara?
mikGV Replies: 6 Views: 2274	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:12 am Subject: Which Grand Vitara?
mikGV Replies: 6 Views: 2274	I have a SWB 1600 16v GV and have towed horse trailers uo to 1600KG, it struggles and burns fuel like crazy. Fifth gear is like only for downhill stretches and up hill is painfull. Pulls a little muc ...
Topic: Member issues
mikGV Replies: 7 Views: 2762	Forum: Suzuki Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:55 am Subject: Member issues
mikGV Replies: 7 Views: 2762	GORC website has this number 07712 434359
Topic: Increasing gross weight plate? Possible?
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 3391	Forum: 4x4s Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:58 am Subject: Increasing gross weight plate? Possible?
mikGV Replies: 9 Views: 3391	ive looked into downplating before and I think some vehicles can be uprated. try these: http://www.svtech.co.uk/motorhomes.html HTTP Error 404.0 - Not Found The resource you are looking for has ...
Topic: Blooming water.
mikGV Replies: 4 Views: 1478	Forum: The Gallery Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:38 pm Subject: Blooming water.
mikGV Replies: 4 Views: 1478	Tried to drive back from the farm this morning, down stoney bank and across the billingham beck valley in my bog standard Grand Vitara, Managed to reverse out after the water came over the bonnet, A l ...