Very Nice,

Must be proud to be driving that round the streets.

Regards,

BP.

 

Where are you find the Strut Bar ??
I am interesting....

 

I saw your transfer case picture, do you have a leak?? it is very dark colored.

I have a leak in the transfer and the dealer try to repaired the damn thing twice with no luck.

they told me it's a common failure in GV's

 

the strut bar is from Suzuki Sport in Japan (competition parts)
They have lots of interesting parts for GV(Escudo). This company is from a manager of Suzuki, and is the man (Monster Tajima) who won several times Pikes Peak with a twin-turbo-charged GV. Escudo.
They also make the SpareTireless Kit and front-dam (see Semco's list)
But lots of competition parts, bushes, springs, suspension. You name it they have it. A subcompany from Suzuki sport is Monster Sport.
I have a Monster SA17 Power Air filter (oiled) and is far better than K&N system, No paper or cotton but a synthetic foam. Also a high pressure Radiator Cap for better cooling temp.
Other interesting parts is from Ultra Racing. Tie Bars, Sway- bars.
But better is to see their websites. Suzuki Sport Jpn. Monster Sports and Ultra Racing com.
By the way theres no oil-leak, its Tectyl anti- oxydation and waterproof.
In the Netherlands we are lucky, that we can buy on-line from Japan.
The transp. costs are payable because JAL Cargo has direct flight from Osaka or Tokyo to Schiphol airport. Delivery in four Days. No strange Export or Import-Taxes/Rates

 

a high pressure Radiator Cap for better cooling temp.

So you are running your engine hotter ???

Why would you do that....

 

Check them out at Ebay use word vitara bars not grand vitara you will find then there

 

It looks very nice. I love the car.

 

The engine of the GV is capable to work at relative high revs for an 4x4. Its not an american guzler. In case of competition hill climbs ("dutch mountains") cross country and trials, what we do in events. Higher pressure prevents overheating and with a quicker sports thermostat the cooling starts in an earlier stadium in case of heavy loads, high revs in the long run. and even in heavy traffic and queues.
These are small parts (and more) which Suzuki in Japan offer, those make the GV also more reliable under heavy circumstances

 

what is the offset of those wheels? any rubbing with those tires?

 

With wheelspacers ET17. Without ET43.
Because of using adjustable suzuki Sport Suspension and Bump stops, theres
no contact anymore with the top of the rear fenders when driving fast over
bumpy roads. There is no contact with other spots in the fenders.
I had also cut the plastic front air-dam a bit left and ride to avoid rubbing
when cornering fast. Without wheelspacers of 30m/m theres no problem at all.
No other shocks, no bump stops. just the original suspension because the Sports suspension made a ride smooth and straight at speed.
By the way KONI FSD shocks are also very good.
See myrim.

 

Sorry, Maybe a bit late but someone ask for this link
Also for anyone who would have a look
http:/www.suzukisport-racing.com