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by SRN
Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: will Kizashi became collector car someday?
Replies: 8
Views: 5175

Re: will Kizashi became collector car someday?

I think it will be an oddity that certain people will hunt for, again if its a 6MT. But it'll never really reach "collector" status because its not a crazy unique vehicle. It was slotted in to compete with Jetta's, Camry's, and Accord's and despite being better in some ways than those, it ...
by SRN
Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Kizashi DIY Write-ups & Posts
Topic: installing aftermarket Blind Spot Detector(BSD)
Replies: 4
Views: 5695

Re: installing aftermarket Blind Spot Detector(BSD)

One of the things I love about my Kizashi is that its a relatively modern vehicle with basically zero nanny devices. So while I certainly appreciate that it's your vehicle and your choice to add something like that, its very strange to me when I see most automotive enthusiasts desperately searching ...
by SRN
Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: Kizashi V6 or V8 Engine Swap
Replies: 9
Views: 15361

Re: Kizashi V6 or V8 Engine Swap

My limited understanding of the i-AWD system employed by the SLS and GTS CVT cars is that it's quite tightly integrated into the CVT transmission. DO you know if it would even be possible to manual swap a CVT awd Kizashi? No idea, just a dream. I'd imagine its "doable", but just like swap...
by SRN
Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?
Replies: 2117
Views: 1076324

Re: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?

Replaced the shocks and struts with KYB Excel-G's last week, and wow! I didn't think the original ones were in bad shape, but its like driving a whole new car! Just flat going around corners, no roll. Definitely reminds me that Kizashi's were designed with handling in mind! Hey SRN, thanks for your...
by SRN
Fri May 29, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: Kizashi V6 or V8 Engine Swap
Replies: 9
Views: 15361

Re: Kizashi V6 or V8 Engine Swap

I’m not experienced whatsoever on aftermarket engine upgrades, so please pardon my ignorance, but what about supercharging? Is that not more reliable than aftermarket turbocharging? Power delivery would be more similar to what you already have, too, since there would be no turbo lag. Might not soun...
by SRN
Fri May 29, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: Suzuki Kizashi Performance
Topic: Kizashi V6 or V8 Engine Swap
Replies: 9
Views: 15361

Re: Kizashi V6 or V8 Engine Swap

I'm just going to point out that this would be a massive and expensive project! :D But, if your just wanting to hypothetically think about it, your best bet would be to stay in the family. So find a Suzuki V6 out of a Grand Vitara and try to match it up. This would have the highest likelihood of hav...
by SRN
Fri May 29, 2020 3:26 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?
Replies: 2117
Views: 1076324

Re: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?

Yes, please...I'd be interested in this information as well. SRN, had you replaced any other front or rear suspension components while it was apart? Specifically, front strut hardware, bushings, bits-n-pieces etc. There's quite a bit up front on a FWD vehicle, and I'm curious how well the OE Kizash...
by SRN
Fri May 29, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?
Replies: 2117
Views: 1076324

Re: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?

very cool. This is a huge topic on this forum I'm aware, when I went Autocrossing a few years ago , I was looking for upgraded shocks and could never find any (other than coilovers). After installing the stock replacements, I should have done that! Huge improvement. and I'm about to do the same rep...
by SRN
Thu May 28, 2020 9:19 pm
Forum: Chat About the Kizashi
Topic: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?
Replies: 2117
Views: 1076324

Re: What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?

Replaced the shocks and struts with KYB Excel-G's last week, and wow! I didn't think the original ones were in bad shape, but its like driving a whole new car! Just flat going around corners, no roll. Definitely reminds me that Kizashi's were designed with handling in mind!