Suzuki Baleno GSR :/

[Papa Hotel]

RobGSR said:

Worstfirst "I have 2 Suzuki Balenos" post ever

[TheDaniel]

Oh nice! Would love to see some better pictures of it. Is it in good condition body wise? Nice low miler! Surely that means its been sitting around for a while though, there surely must be a few things that have perished that need replaced?

Lol! Speaking of the names, my mate calls the Baleno Saloons, Baloons. Baleno Estate = Balate?

Edited by TheDaniel on Friday 21st June 01:14

[RobGSR]

I'll try to up some new pics within an hour or so. The bodywork is mostly straight, a few trivial dents aside.

Despite all the standing around the car still runs like new and VOSA history revealed only one MOT fail for corroded rear brake pipes.

[RobGSR]

Edited by RobGSR on Friday 21st June 19:08

[hardcorehobbit]

RobGSR said:

Where on earth is that Rob? Looks like a nice location.

[RobGSR]

head down otley road towards otley, turn right on creskeld lane (shortly after the roundabout past goldenacre), one track road, cross over arthington road following the ever narrowing track... when the road ends you have reached your destination

Edited by RobGSR on Friday 21st June 20:16

[giblet]

RobGSR said:

head down otley road towards otley, turn right on creskeld lane (shortly after the roundabout past goldenacre), one track road, cross over arthington road following the ever narrowing track... when the road ends you have reached your destination

Edited by RobGSR on Friday 21st June 20:16

Nice car, not seen many on the road so will keep an eye out for you since I'm kind of local. Never known about that location before. Furthest I have been round those parts is Breary Lane, will have to make a trip down. Not sure how well the barge will cope with the roads though. Have you tried the old grounds of Eastmoor for photos?

[RobGSR]

Breary lane is the next turning I think. Never visited Eastmoor.
More pics

Edited by RobGSR on Saturday 22 June 00:07

[TroubledSoul]

I was out driving around up near the airport tonight. Went up onto the Chevin. Doggers everywhere near Goldenacre, as per

[giblet]

What is the fuel economy like? A mate is looking to switch to something more sensible from his Civic Type R so one of these could fit the bill on a budget. Eastmoor is good for pics, a clean car works well against the worn down backdrop.

[RobGSR]

TroubledSoul said:

I was out driving around up near the airport tonight. Went up onto the Chevin. Doggers everywhere near Goldenacre, as per

They've got to walk their 4 legged friends somewhere, why not in the park

giblet said:

What is the fuel economy like? A mate is looking to switch to something more sensible from his Civic Type R so one of these could fit the bill on a budget. Eastmoor is good for pics, a clean car works well against the worn down backdrop.

I averaged 32.5 mpg (measured brim to brim after doing 300 miles so not bad at all. It can most certainly do a bit better too but I would need a foot transplant first.

[TheDaniel]

Quite a nice little motor there Rob. Much plans for her? Love the super low milage! .. Even with the exhaust system & air filter etc. on my own GSR, she still is great on the go-go juice. No less economical than my old starlet to be quite honest.

[TheDaniel]

Few updates on my own motor if anyone is interested

http://reallymeansounds.com/forum/threads/suzuki-b...

[RobGSR]

TheDaniel said:

Quite a nice little motor there Rob. Much plans for her? Love the super low milage! .. Even with the exhaust system & air filter etc. on my own GSR, she still is great on the go-go juice. No less economical than my old starlet to be quite honest.

I had a Starlet before the black Baleno. I intend on keeping this new GSR stock but we all know how that goes in the long run. My plan to leave the "original" Clarion suzuki sound system cassette deck in there lasted all of 4 days

[RobGSR]

Your twin exit looks good, wouldn't look so good on mine as they don't have the lip. Your photos look intriguing too in the last post but I can't see them fullsize, no RMS account

[TheDaniel]

I was rather fond of my starlet, but the GSR is fairly quicker. Well it'll be good as long as she's kept all in good order! .. Lol! Indeed, a new radio is almost compulsory!

Thanks, they aren't really my thing but at least I have that lip to accommodate them. Aahh ok, I'll throw a few pictures up here

[TheDaniel]

[Oldandslow]

Nice one. Making me miss mine, only a GS but still a giggle to drive. Probably made into several fridge freezers by now.

[talksthetalk]

Not that many, they only weighed 930 kg.

[TheDaniel]

Started to see a few GS's about, but still haven't seen another GSR on the road. Rare enough little cars!