My past wreck and new Suzi zuki
My past wreck and new Suzi zuki
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SXi Lad

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2,964 posts

218 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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Suzi as my gf calls it rolleyes Bought for £6k with 25k on the clock. Already love it!
One thing I feel is missing is 6th gear, which is probably why the 2012 model is equiped with one. But its still mega fun on the motorway and b roads. Still to see and feel the difference with the ESP off.

Heres just a couple of pictures




Plans are to keep it completely standard for a year, build another years ncb. Then look into a milltek exhaust, maybe. For now its fast enough.

Just want to know what servicing and parts are like for these smile

Edited by Shenanigans on Friday 18th October 17:41

PumpkinSteve

4,249 posts

185 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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Best warm hatch IMO, I really regret selling mine.

oj121

1,548 posts

201 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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Should get you a little closer to some of the others on your next PH run. I do really like them TBH!

Arthur Daley

269 posts

187 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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Great cars, get that Arnold Shark sticker off though, they look horriifc!

wackojacko

8,581 posts

219 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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Indeed great cars, get rid of the imposing Arnold Clark sticker and I'm not keen on the mud flaps but they are chuffing great cars.

C.A.R.

3,992 posts

217 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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I'm thinking of recommending one of these to my friend who currently has a Micra 1.0

He really wants a step-up and is eyeing-up Civic Type R's (EP3 shape) which I think will be a bit too much of a leap (especially being as they're quicker than my Celica 190 laugh )

I think Swift is a good choice and it's still Japanese which is what he wants. His budget will be around £5k I reckon, but he's a cheapskate so will want to save wherever possible. I'm off to look at the classifieds now...

Baryonyx

18,280 posts

188 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Having driven a Swift Sport for most of 2009, I can confirm they are excellent cars. Revvy little engine, great handling, just good fun.

However, my brother currently has a Civic Type R EP3 and it is leagues ahead of the Swift Sport in pretty much every respect, I'd advise your mate to look at Honda if I were you.

SXi Lad

Original Poster:

2,964 posts

218 months

Thursday 16th February 2012
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Small update

Fitted Pipercross panel filter to try and cheaply give it a better note.
Fitted the PH sticker, can definitely feel the 5hp gain tongue out
And a good wash and wax





And some arty phtos








TheHeretic

73,668 posts

284 months

Thursday 16th February 2012
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Really like the swift! Looking good.

iggysport

463 posts

176 months

Friday 17th February 2012
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Nice many more mods out there for the Swift than for the Ignis Sport, probably what i will replace my Ignis Sport with

SXi Lad

Original Poster:

2,964 posts

218 months

Friday 17th February 2012
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iggysport said:
Nice many more mods out there for the Swift than for the Ignis Sport, probably what i will replace my Ignis Sport with
Expensive though! redface

TheHeretic

73,668 posts

284 months

Friday 17th February 2012
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It's clearly time for a name change then! hehe

SXi Lad

Original Poster:

2,964 posts

218 months

Friday 17th February 2012
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TheHeretic said:
It's clearly time for a name change then! hehe
Im still trying to think up of one...but tbh, Iv used SXi Lad for almost every username elsewhere...even typing it into google brings quite alot of pistonhead and detailing world quotes and images :l

YoungOne

194 posts

188 months

Friday 17th February 2012
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Nice car, I've had mine for a couple of years and the main thing is keep running it on the super unleaded, feels far more responsive and i get about 37mpg on momentum.

Servicing isn't too bad, big service was about £240 as they have to check tappets.

SXi Lad

Original Poster:

2,964 posts

218 months

Friday 17th February 2012
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YoungOne said:
Nice car, I've had mine for a couple of years and the main thing is keep running it on the super unleaded, feels far more responsive and i get about 37mpg on momentum.
Yeah, iv been using momentum and have been getting just over 35mpg driving sensibly. But will getting v-power or tesco 99 once I fill up next time to see the difference.

Edit-Undo

122 posts

210 months

Saturday 18th February 2012
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Good looking car, in the best colour. That said I am biased wink. FWIW I've had mine for 4-5 months now and I've averaged 35.5mpg using 99/97RON fuel and driving sensibly for the most part.

Shenanigans

Original Poster:

2,964 posts

218 months

Monday 3rd September 2012
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May aswell update this

Still running great, only things iv really needed to buy were 2 new front tyres (toyo proxes4) and front grooved discs and pagid pads.




Serviced with hks plugs and hks filter.

Iv fitted a hks filter, m7 radiator cap, oil catch tank and new headunit.









Some arse keyed my boot so had it resprayed, debadged and sprayed the s black. Not sure if i like it black or chrome :/



Thats pritty much it, i like the thought of getting a set of coilovers.....and a new exhaust system....oh....and 4-1 manifold. But all adds up :/





Shenanigans

Original Poster:

2,964 posts

218 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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Might aswell update this

Modifications may not be to some people taste. But I like it smile

HKS Legamax back box exhaust with custom straight through centre pipe
HKS racing suction filter
HKS spark plugs
HKS Oil filter
HKS Radiator cap
HKS Oil cap

Genuine Suzuki wind deflectors
M7 oil catch tank
Front grooved discs
Tegiwa dress up bolts
Front jap size plate
Apex 45mm lowering springs
Hard race drop links
Rare carbon fibre engine cover
Evo 8 wheels
Stud conversion
Painted internal headlights
Clear rear fog light
Custom rear deffuser
Side skirts
De-badged grill
Bride headrest cushions
CTC short shifter
Craft Adjustable Rear Spoiler

Still to fit the springs, drop links and short shifter just been very busy at University so haven't had much spare time till now.








Fitted the Evo 8 wheels purely for the 8J fit which gives a more flush look, got them fairly cheap at £150 aswell smile Just need to get a chance to make up some more appropriate centre caps tongue out










Edited by Shenanigans on Thursday 4th April 02:08

lindrup119

1,235 posts

172 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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Looks awesome!!! (perhaps except the spoiler)

Those wheels really do suit it as well.

TotalControl

8,297 posts

227 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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lindrup119 said:
Looks awesome!!! (perhaps except the spoiler)

Those wheels really do suit it as well.
Plus one. Those alloys look great on it.