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by sgtsampay
Sun Feb 18, 2018 4:29 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.
Replies: 31
Views: 25862

Re: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.

Hello all. Well I have an update on my original trouble. I don't know if it me getting used to how the car performs or what but over the past few snow storms i have had no troubles. I have noticed and learned when the awd system will kick on and learned to be patient with it. Its not an instant thin...
by sgtsampay
Sun Jan 14, 2018 5:30 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.
Replies: 31
Views: 25862

Re: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.

Update: I have been some more research and learned that the awd system in our cars is/was one the best system available at that time. With this information, I have to disagree with my original assessment about the car and its performance in snow. Perhaps there is something wrong with the car, or muc...
by sgtsampay
Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:29 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.
Replies: 31
Views: 25862

Re: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.

Good advice about staying out of he deep snow because of snowpack. I never considered this since I have always Mainly used pickups trucks for winter beaters.. I have high end all seasons with soft rubber and an aggressive tread pattern which had many great wintertime reviews. I used to always run sn...
by sgtsampay
Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.
Replies: 31
Views: 25862

Re: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.

These cars were never designed to 'plow' through 8" of snow, period. Between the super low ground clearance and the flat bottom undercarriage coverings, you'll simply end up on top of the snow eventually and the wheels will lose traction and spin until the viscous coupling overheats and the el...
by sgtsampay
Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:10 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.
Replies: 31
Views: 25862

Re: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.

Thanks for the reply’s. I have brand new aftermarket rims with some nice new tires. Not the eco summer type that was one it. They are very good in the snow for sure. I also did change the rear diff fluid when I bought the car. The dealer changed it along with the antifreeze as part of th deal and th...
by sgtsampay
Wed Jan 10, 2018 12:03 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.
Replies: 31
Views: 25862

Kizashi S AWD Snow letdown.

Good morning all. This past fall I bought myself a lovely, southern 2012 Kizashi S trim AWD car. Overall I love the car and it reminds me of a much better looking and fun SX4 which I used to have and loved. The only difference I have noticed is the awd system seems to not always respond during the p...
by sgtsampay
Sun Oct 29, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Personal Classifieds
Topic: WTB: Roof Rails
Replies: 9
Views: 9333

Re: WTB: Roof Rails

I'm in the same boat... I'm looking for some also. All I found are these:
https://www.suzukicarparts.com/partloca ... logid=5512
by sgtsampay
Wed Oct 04, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Kizashi News and Rumors
Topic: Suzuki returning to USA
Replies: 37
Views: 104748

Re: Suzuki returning to USA

Any further news about this topic? I would love to hear suzuki is making a comback...
by sgtsampay
Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Hello all!
Replies: 10
Views: 8625

Re: Hello all!

Thank you all for the responses. I did just buy the fob off ebay for $60 and called it good. I was was hoping to save some money with the nissian version but I really don't want to get one and have it not work.. Also, thank you guys for all of the responses and information. I'm glad to see that when...
by sgtsampay
Sun Oct 01, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: Hello all!
Replies: 10
Views: 8625

Hello all!

Hello all. I'm a new owner of a 2012 Kizashi S AWD with 59k miles. I'm really happy with the car and already some some new tires and rims planned for it. Anyways, I have some questions: 1. I only have one key fob. I know to get another I will have to get it reprogrammed by a dealer. I have a dealer ...