Suzuki Alto Works 2016
Discussion
Only 30Kg difference in weight between FF and 4WD models so not really much to consider given the roads I drive on are mostly steep and need the traction over the winter months - although so far it has been unusually mild! 
Also you can't do donuts with the 2WD version... :P
Nearly all the roads I drive on are C and U/Z class so barely even get above 40mph. Typical Kei car at 70mph though, it's hard work trying to hold it at a steady speed. The aero drag knocks off speed quickly, the turbo and the almost linear throttle pedal means really tiny adjustments.
The double din radio is fantastic, you get a choice of radios and speaker upgrades from the factory - including Kenwood etc so all their stuff fits no problem - so I was without too much hassle fitting my new unit.
I can't think why Suzuki wouldn't offer it in the UK, maybe the cost of NCAP and WLTP etc? Or they think it'll impact on the sales of Ignis? Who knows
I made a few modifications today, so the tape on my foglight melted and it looks like a strawberry chocolate sweetie. Also found out it was only 16W, so I've got a 21W bulb fitted now. I've used red and orange tint film on the clear part of the lights - which won't melt. Obviously this doesn't look the best but in my defence I'm probably going to buy the LED tail lights soon which are far superior.
Also decided to take some stuff off in the engine bay, just to have a good look at it. I'm amazed how easy everything is to access. it's been well designed - unlike any Euro cars I've come across.
could probably squeeze a 1.2 three cylinder in there without too much hassle if it ever came to it!
Also you can't do donuts with the 2WD version... :PNearly all the roads I drive on are C and U/Z class so barely even get above 40mph. Typical Kei car at 70mph though, it's hard work trying to hold it at a steady speed. The aero drag knocks off speed quickly, the turbo and the almost linear throttle pedal means really tiny adjustments.
The double din radio is fantastic, you get a choice of radios and speaker upgrades from the factory - including Kenwood etc so all their stuff fits no problem - so I was without too much hassle fitting my new unit.
I can't think why Suzuki wouldn't offer it in the UK, maybe the cost of NCAP and WLTP etc? Or they think it'll impact on the sales of Ignis? Who knows
I made a few modifications today, so the tape on my foglight melted and it looks like a strawberry chocolate sweetie. Also found out it was only 16W, so I've got a 21W bulb fitted now. I've used red and orange tint film on the clear part of the lights - which won't melt. Obviously this doesn't look the best but in my defence I'm probably going to buy the LED tail lights soon which are far superior.
Also decided to take some stuff off in the engine bay, just to have a good look at it. I'm amazed how easy everything is to access. it's been well designed - unlike any Euro cars I've come across.
could probably squeeze a 1.2 three cylinder in there without too much hassle if it ever came to it!
Cambs_Stuart said:
Would a hayabusa engine fit?
Yes that could be made to fit, however I do daily the car and motorbike engines are usually quite inefficient However when you're chopping everyone, who cares about mpg?
RC1807 said:
Readers' car of the week on PH!
No idea how I didn't see that! 
I guess I'll be forced to modify it now
mhr1294 said:
You'll find me in the Scrutineers hut!
Except SLS days because im entering my Supercharged 106 diesel. Got some R888 R for it
I do have an itch to take this on a wet track day though
Definately do that - I rallied a daihatsu cuore, with very similar spec many years ago. One event was on an airfield coated liberally with cow sExcept SLS days because im entering my Supercharged 106 diesel. Got some R888 R for it
I do have an itch to take this on a wet track day though
t and a morning of frost and good scottish drizzle - was up against grp a 4wd escorts, even a 6r4, and I was on road tyres. By lunchtime I was running 12th overall, the lightwieght, narrow track, limited power and 4wd was perfect for the conditions. Then the sun came out, the money and power cars got traction and I dropped to about 42nd.The real skodaman said:
mhr1294 said:
You'll find me in the Scrutineers hut!
Except SLS days because im entering my Supercharged 106 diesel. Got some R888 R for it
I do have an itch to take this on a wet track day though
Definately do that - I rallied a daihatsu cuore, with very similar spec many years ago. One event was on an airfield coated liberally with cow sExcept SLS days because im entering my Supercharged 106 diesel. Got some R888 R for it
I do have an itch to take this on a wet track day though
t and a morning of frost and good scottish drizzle - was up against grp a 4wd escorts, even a 6r4, and I was on road tyres. By lunchtime I was running 12th overall, the lightwieght, narrow track, limited power and 4wd was perfect for the conditions. Then the sun came out, the money and power cars got traction and I dropped to about 42nd.I'm not quite brave enough to race mine just yet. Maybe 5 years down the line or something. Short wheelbase and low weight makes it a blast on back roads even with the ESP interfering.
PaulJC84 said:
Spotted this pass by the cafe over the weekend and knew I recognised it. Good effort helping marshal in that weather! I found it bad enough helping my friends taking part in the Cooper S race.
Ahh yes that would have been me collecting my wheels for the Peugeot. Had some R888R fitted and didn't fancy carrying them to my car so I drove round!Luckily most of my day was spent inside the scrutineering shed! So at least I was out of the rain. Still bloody cold though, there's 2 roof mounted infrared heaters are they're absolutely crap.
mhr1294 said:
30 place's down! Bet you wished it stayed wet!
I'm not quite brave enough to race mine just yet. Maybe 5 years down the line or something. Short wheelbase and low weight makes it a blast on back roads even with the ESP interfering.
One of those rare occasions when a scotsman complained about the weather being too dry and sunny.I'm not quite brave enough to race mine just yet. Maybe 5 years down the line or something. Short wheelbase and low weight makes it a blast on back roads even with the ESP interfering.
Race it, go on - nothing bad could possibly happen!
I did a season of Scottish Tarmac Rally Championship at weekends, (as well as daily 50 mile commute during the week) and never put a dent in it.(OK I did one more event after the end of the season, stuck it in a ditch and smashed the front end up a lot)
Today I completed my first oil change on this car, finally translated the sticker under the bonnet.
Oil change every 5000km and a filter every 10,000km... 5W-30 for turbocharged engines, the non turbo R06A takes 0W-20!
2.4 litres on a change, so straight onto eurocarparts for 5L of their finest and an oil filter for a Suzuki Celery is the same size so bought one of those too.
Really struggled getting the old filter off, eventually drove a screwdriver through it, got it loosened but my screwdriver is bent!!! HAND TIGHT it says on it, someone clearly didn't notice must have been torqued to over 9000.
I think I know the answer to this already, but does anyone know why my engine needs oil changing so frequently?
Oil change every 5000km and a filter every 10,000km... 5W-30 for turbocharged engines, the non turbo R06A takes 0W-20!
2.4 litres on a change, so straight onto eurocarparts for 5L of their finest and an oil filter for a Suzuki Celery is the same size so bought one of those too.
Really struggled getting the old filter off, eventually drove a screwdriver through it, got it loosened but my screwdriver is bent!!! HAND TIGHT it says on it, someone clearly didn't notice
must have been torqued to over 9000.I think I know the answer to this already, but does anyone know why my engine needs oil changing so frequently?
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