[Bobby_1970]

Those small screws are actually only for the manufacturing and assembly process. No need to replace them at all really. The new ones will also likely sieze in too. I changed my fronts last year and remarkably tho, they came out fairly easily. Lol. First time for everything as I've had issues with them in the past on other cars.

 

[martin1977]

As I'll be going down the 'debadged' look route, today was the day for removing the chrome badges on the rear..... I'd toyed with the idea of having my existing badges painted (plastidip) however decided against this..... As a middle ground, I ordered up a set of vinyl badges to try out..... a bit of heat with a hairdryer to soften the glue... removal via some dental floss.... a wipe over with white spirit and its an easy task....

 

[martin1977]

Snow for the North East of Scotland today... -5oC and around 6" of the white stuff.... I should have waited and kept my winter tyres on!! The Michelin Latitude Cross Climates managed just fine mind you.

I also managed to tow out 2x cars stuck on my way to work!

 

[2013GV]

Snow for the North East of Scotland today... -5oC and around 6" of the white stuff.... I should have waited and kept my winter tyres on!! The Michelin Latitude Cross Climates managed just fine mind you.

I also managed to tow out 2x cars stuck on my way to work!
View attachment 110360

View attachment 110359

What a shame they didn't know what was towing them out now you took all the badges off the back. I like rubbing it into the Subaru people that I tow out

 

[martin1977]

What a shame they didn't know what was towing them out now you took all the badges off the back. I like rubbing it into the Subaru people that I tow out

True story - I once had to tow a range rover with my old 3G Vitara.. it was stuck on smooth summer tyres in 30cm of snow..

I WISH I'd gotten a photo!!!!

 

[2013GV]

True story - I once had to tow a range rover with my old 3G Vitara.. it was stuck on smooth summer tyres in 30cm of snow..

I WISH I'd gotten a photo!!!!

I have a pic of a 3G pulling out a hilux on a 4wd training course. Who git thru the whole course and never got stuck i wonder?

 

[2013GV]

True story - I once had to tow a range rover with my old 3G Vitara.. it was stuck on smooth summer tyres in 30cm of snow..

I WISH I'd gotten a photo!!!!

I got the photo.

 

[martin1977]

I got the photo.

Magnificent 👌🏽

 

[Ma55duh]

Absolutely Pee'ing it down outside but the postie did bring some minor upgrades...

First up, a bootmat... all the times that I'll have filthy mountain bike clothing & helmets or soaking snowboard or fishing gear, least i know the carpet wont be getting stained or soaked..

View attachment 108266

also had the mudflaps delivered, fronts are a 5min job...
you prise open the 3(of) retaining clips from each flap like this....

View attachment 108268

Then simply push in and screw up the new 'longer' clips that come with the new flaps..
I forgot to take a picture when these were off the car and when it stops raining, I'll get a better snap.. fitted a treat and a perfect fit.

View attachment 108269

the rears take a bit more work as it’s a wheels off job.
you need to hold the mud flap against the arch and mark where your pilot holes go. (A sharpie does the trick).
I used a 2mm drill bit.
once drilled you simply screw in the self tappers.

View attachment 108277
View attachment 108279
View attachment 108278

at £28 for the fronts and rears. They’ve worked out pretty well

@martin1977 - would you mind posting the link to your mudflaps; struggling to find some that come with the longer expanding push rivets! Cheers

 

[martin1977]

no problem @Ma55duh

MUDGUARDS MUD FLAP FLAPS SPLASH GUARD FOR Suzuki Vitara 2015-up 4pcs set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MUDGUARDS MUD FLAP FLAPS SPLASH GUARD FOR Suzuki Vitara 2015-up 4pcs set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Ma55duh]

Oki

no problem @Ma55duh

MUDGUARDS MUD FLAP FLAPS SPLASH GUARD FOR Suzuki Vitara 2015-up 4pcs set | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MUDGUARDS MUD FLAP FLAPS SPLASH GUARD FOR Suzuki Vitara 2015-up 4pcs set at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Much appreciated

 

[martin1977]

Had a set of Eibach +25mm springs delivered during the week, ordered a set of Bilstein B6’s to complement the upgrade…
The rears fitted easily enough, I did have the use an angle grinder to reduce the size of my spring compressors to get access though… it’s a 17mm socket down below, a 15mm spanner up top (you need mole grips to pinch the top of the strut to stop it rotating when you undo the top nut).
The front springs are too… despite being ordered at the same time, the front Bilsteins are due for delivery end June..
I need to decide if I simply wait, or make the spring change now, knowing that I’ll need to do it again in 3x months time…
Will get some other pics when it stops raining…

 

[martin1977]

 

[2013GV]

That square on the top of the shaft is what you use to stop it rotating. Never use a socket to undo a strut as you can't see when the nut is about to come off. Even with a spring compressor its never a good idea to let the strut fall free and possibly dislodge the compressor. Seen the results, not nice.