Hello From Pittsburgh, PA!

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MyFirst4cyl
Posts: 6
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:28 am
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Hello everyone!

A few months ago I bought my first Suzuki - a 2010 Kizashi S. I'm loving it so far! I was having trouble picking a car because I wanted a performance edge and something a bit uncommon, but also needed a car to get through the rough winters here. So my Kizashi is now the dd/winter/autocross car!

I went with the manual transmission S trim level so that I can start from scratch and build it up the way I want. So far, I have the RRM catback and a few other minor bolt-ons. Saving up for a turbo, haha. Track vids coming next season! ;)

I'm looking forward to meeting and learning from all of you, and hopefully I can contribute a bit as well! :D
mapeterson2
Posts: 119
Joined: Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:11 am
Location: MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA

Welcome! Good to have another one here. What other mods do you have? Also, any pics of the car?
2005 Pontiac GTO - 375 rwhp
2001 Ford Ranger XLT - Stock w/ 6 inch lift
MyFirst4cyl
Posts: 6
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:28 am
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks! Pics coming soon... I'll have to take a few over Thanksgiving with my new camera. Lately it's dark by the time I get home from work.

I also have a lightweight pulley and some brake pads... nothing major yet. Most of my mod money has been going to my Camaro lately. (Also, love the GTO in your sig - LS power!!!)
mapeterson2
Posts: 119
Joined: Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:11 am
Location: MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA

Very nice. Yeah, pics would be cool.

Funny you mention it. My GTO is up for sale. I'm getting something a little more efficient (Kizashi).
2005 Pontiac GTO - 375 rwhp
2001 Ford Ranger XLT - Stock w/ 6 inch lift
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AlexRuiz
Posts: 195
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:49 pm
Location: Detroit metro, MI

Welcome to the community!

Where did you buy the car?
I got mine from the guys/gals at Wright (Wexford, PA) None of my local dealers had any S MT in stock, so I had to go out of state to get it. What a better way to bond with a new car than a 300+ mile ride home? :P
2010 Suzuki Kizashi S MT
MyFirst4cyl
Posts: 6
Joined: Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:28 am
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Yeah, I'm definitely getting better gas mileage out of the Kizashi than I am the Camaro... it averages only around 15 mpg ever since I put in a giant cam. I bought the Kizashi after I decided 480rwhp wasn't a good idea in winter, haha. Best of luck with your sale!

Thanks for the welcome Alex! I actually bought mine from Wright as well! I live about 20 minutes from Wexford. I was really happy with their service there. That's one heck of a drive for your new car!
2010 Suzuki Kizashi S
2000 Chevy Camaro z28
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
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TheHolyGhost
Posts: 797
Joined: Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:59 pm
Location: Philadelphia

Welcome from a fellow PA resident! I'm outside of Philadelphia, though, so not very close to you. Best of luck with the car though!
2010 Kizashi GTS
6 speed
Platinum Silver Metallic (Battle wounded)

2014 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback

Past Cars:
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1998 Audi A4 1.8TQM
1998 Dodge Avenger ES
Blackbelt
Posts: 167
Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:18 pm

What area do you live? I am from Saxonburg and picked up my AWS "S" this week from Ellis in Lyndora. I now have my second Suzuki, since i bought a 2009 SX4 touring 5 speed last year from Ellis.
2010 Kizashi S AWD
2009 Suzuki SX-4 Touring AWD
2008 Smart fortwo Passion Coupe
2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD
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TheHolyGhost
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Joined: Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:59 pm
Location: Philadelphia

Bucks County. Northeast of Philadelphia.
2010 Kizashi GTS
6 speed
Platinum Silver Metallic (Battle wounded)

2014 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback

Past Cars:
2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i
1998 Audi A4 1.8TQM
1998 Dodge Avenger ES
Blackbelt
Posts: 167
Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:18 pm

I know the area. My sister lives in Sewell NJ, so i have been the Philly area pretty often.
2010 Kizashi S AWD
2009 Suzuki SX-4 Touring AWD
2008 Smart fortwo Passion Coupe
2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD
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