Any zc32 Suzuki swift sport users?

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bergclimber34 said:

Got mine yesterday.

14 plate, 1 owner, 45k miles, old lady, dealer serviced and history, sold by them both times, that dream second hand car your mate gets!

Only odd thing is straight ahead steering is heavy even on move, also very slightly off, will get a proper alignment done soon.

Congrats, do you mind if I ask how much you paid for it?

Hopefully just needs a tweak to the tie rods.

[bergclimber34]

I traded in a car for it.

I got it fir 6500 after trade in, 8k forecourt, probably a bit too much, but it was a dealer and only ever handled by them so probly worth a bit extra. oneowner fsh etc. For that age, worth a few quid more.

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bergclimber34 said:

I traded in a car for it.

I got it fir 6500 after trade in, 8k forecourt, probably a bit too much, but it was a dealer and only ever handled by them so probly worth a bit extra. oneowner fsh etc. For that age, worth a few quid more.

Thank you, they are really holding their value these days...just waiting on IVA test for my wife's new (to us) JDM ZC33S so her 39k 14 plate ZC32S will be up for sale soon, so good news for us.

Any photos?

[trickywoo]

bergclimber34 said:

Only odd thing is straight ahead steering is heavy even on move, also very slightly off, will get a proper alignment done soon.

Probably just tracking but maybe tyres too. They feel great on 205 45 17 Goodyear F1 assy 6. I have seen a few cars that have had issues with the steering rack so worth bearing that possibility in mind.

[bergclimber34]

Yes I am aware the 195 is a rare size here, only really Contis, plus4, yoko and something else worth buying

Plus on a 205 you have a bit of buffer for rim scuffing, the rims on this have been re done, gun metal which is wrong, but possibly explains a potential tracking issue.

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trickywoo said:

bergclimber34 said:

Only odd thing is straight ahead steering is heavy even on move, also very slightly off, will get a proper alignment done soon.

Probably just tracking but maybe tyres too. They feel great on 205 45 17 Goodyear F1 assy 6. I have seen a few cars that have had issues with the steering rack so worth bearing that possibility in mind.

I followed the advice of this with mine, and tried the goodyears for the first time. Brilliant tyre.

My wheels are smashed to pieces by the previous owner, and I looked at refurbing them and having them recoloured more anthracite.
Think I may instead change the wheels over from 17x6.5 to 17x8, fair few things to choose from at a reasonable price in that range!

[bergclimber34]

Had a good check round earlier in the daylight, 3 new tyres, one old, on the front axle aswell ffs, so will swap them tomorrow. Why would a bloody main dealer do this!

Have booked in for a full alignment, not just tracking check, and really need to stay on 195's, as they are the standard fit for sprinting, you never know with MSA scrutes.

[trickywoo]

bergclimber34 said:

Had a good check round earlier in the daylight, 3 new tyres, one old, on the front axle aswell ffs, so will swap them tomorrow. Why would a bloody main dealer do this!

Have booked in for a full alignment, not just tracking check, and really need to stay on 195's, as they are the standard fit for sprinting, you never know with MSA scrutes.

Don’t know how much road vs sprinting you plan but I’d be tempted with two sets of wheels so you can run 205s.

That said you can’t go far wrong with ps4 which you can get quite easily in 195 45.

[bergclimber34]

I know what you mean, not sure I have the space to run to two sets of wheels, have crap tyre on it at the moment and I am aware of the tyre deal, luckily the stuff you can get is decent, though pricey, seeing SP4s for cheapest around 125.

Unreal what dealers do, mixed set on the front axle, nicked the tyre brace so you cant change a flat tyre.

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bergclimber34 said:

Unreal what dealers do, mixed set on the front axle, nicked the tyre brace so you cant change a flat tyre.

You won t see many of these with a space saver so if you ve got one that s a plus.

Have a good look at the locking nuts (if you have them) they are pretty fragile and if the dealer has put unmatched ditchfinders on you may see damage to the nuts as well.

I always take them off and replace with a normal nut. Never had a wheel stolen.

[bergclimber34]

I think I might buy a space saver, I did it on my last car, the well looks fairly shallow and not sure I can secure it, but better that than this cheap garbage they insist in replacing it with, on a Sport surely they would give you a saver,an expensive option no doubt

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Never seen one with a space saver...I assumed they swapped to the foam to save weight, because race car.

[bergclimber34]

Apparently after doing some digging only a 15 will fit in the little well, a kit from Suzuki is 370 quid ffs, a lot of people fit a mazda wheel, but there are different profiles, even a 15 requires some fettling to fit in the well, oddly and stupidly you are given a brace, jack etc, seems pointless

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That is annoying...but explains why so few bother woth a spare.

[bergclimber34]

Managed to find a new spare 5 stud, right profile, 70 quid i think.