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by wylie-c
Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Kizashi North America
Topic: Kizashi Owners in Vancouver
Replies: 10
Views: 21280

Re: Kizashi Owners in Vancouver

Count one more. Out in Mission. I occasionally see a nice grey sport out here with a Chilliwack Suzuki licence plate frame.
by wylie-c
Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Kizashi Technical Support & Problem Troubleshooting
Topic: The Kizashi Engine Sounds Just Like A...
Replies: 39
Views: 26066

Re: The Kizashi Engine Sounds Just Like A...

A little valvetrain noise would be normal, having solid lifters. There will always be a couple thousandths clearance vs hydrualic lifters. Suzuki uses bucket on shim, replacing shims as needed if the valves need adjusting, it's the same design they use on their bikes.
by wylie-c
Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Gallery and Videos
Topic: Coincidence
Replies: 9
Views: 8336

Re: Coincidence

Nice! So there are a few around. I don't see many out here in the valley either.
by wylie-c
Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Gallery and Videos
Topic: HID woes
Replies: 6
Views: 6991

Re: HID woes

I mounted the ballasts using the brackets they came with, under the headlight on the lower rear headlight mounting bolt. Rotating the bulb was as easy as snipping a new flat on the base with a pair of side cutters. I can drop the front bumper in less than 5 minutes. Undo the top screws, and the scre...
by wylie-c
Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:21 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Gallery and Videos
Topic: HID woes
Replies: 6
Views: 6991

Re: HID woes

Pic not working. Couple things it could be though as I just went through installing HID's myself. The bulb holders on the Kizashi headlights put the bulbs rotated. Doesn't matter for halogen, but puts the return wire on an hid capsule into the beam and creates a shadow. Solved by trimming the capsul...
by wylie-c
Mon May 13, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: New Members and Introductions
Topic: New owner from B.C. Canada
Replies: 4
Views: 5001

Re: New owner from B.C. Canada

Gorgeous! I love that colour! I drive a white Kizzy and am in Mission.
by wylie-c
Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: Really poor gas mileage
Replies: 157
Views: 111208

Re: Really poor gas mileage

Strange, I consistently average 24-25 mpg with a mix of city and highway and have seen high 30's on just highway driving. Running regular Esso 87 octane.
by wylie-c
Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:48 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: Piggyback Wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 3775

Piggyback Wiring

Anyone have their Piggyback instructions still? Just need the wiring diagram if someone has it, thanks!
by wylie-c
Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Kizashi DIY Write-ups & Posts
Topic: Anyone change out the tweeters?
Replies: 12
Views: 10552

Re: Anyone change out the tweeters?

I swapped the RF system for an all Alpine system, the type-s components fit just fine. I can't remember exactly what I did with the tweeter mounts, but I didn't cut anything on the door panels.
by wylie-c
Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Kizashi DIY Write-ups & Posts
Topic: How to manually adjust headlights
Replies: 6
Views: 7392

Re: How to manually adjust headlights

The adjuster is definately there, I already broke the offending piece off and adjusted the left side back toward the road.