What Did You Do With Your Kizashi Today?

[lareid]

Tried loading the file for the sound of the exhaust but the file is too large, plus it doesn't do it justice. Hard to capture the actual sound/tone.
Here's another picture of the engine cover which I cut the vents and added red plastic inserts and made a custom Kizashi decal to lay over the top.
Powerstop slotted and drilled rotors with duralast gold pads.
Also just did the DRL delete and the mini bulb delete in the headlight. Changed all turn signals to LED too.
Attached are the dyno results of a throttle body coolant bypass (not from kizashi) along with before and after temp graphs

[Drem]

I finally got the airbag sensor recall work done on my Kizashi after getting notices for like three years. I ignored it for a while due to just being preoccupied and it not seeming very critical. I finally decided to get it done after conceding it could bring more benefits than cons in my situation. I also now live almost walking distance to an Authorized Service Dealer (now a commercial truck center) so it was not out of the way. In fact, I drive by it everyday on my way to work.

The recall work took just over an hour and the front passenger seat cushion does indeed look different. Not in a bad way but it does look like it's new, at least under the fabric. The fabric might be new too but I kept my original seats very clean so I can't really tell. I also appreciate that the tech fixed the side chair trim piece that has been damaged for a while. Much like the gas tank recall work, my Kizashi came back with minor annoyances inadvertently fixed as part of the recall labor.

My Kizashi is now all caught up on recalls and I can't say I regretted any of the work. While I might not keep my Kizashi for the long haul, it's my belief the recall work puts the vehicle in a better place functionally for the long run.

I've still never done any of the recalls since buying new in 2011. I traveled out of state to buy it, would probably have to travel out of state again. No thanks. Nothing seems major anyway despite the "world is ending unless you follow this recall notice" postcards I get once in awhile.

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[KuroNekko]

I finally got the airbag sensor recall work done on my Kizashi after getting notices for like three years. I ignored it for a while due to just being preoccupied and it not seeming very critical. I finally decided to get it done after conceding it could bring more benefits than cons in my situation. I also now live almost walking distance to an Authorized Service Dealer (now a commercial truck center) so it was not out of the way. In fact, I drive by it everyday on my way to work.

The recall work took just over an hour and the front passenger seat cushion does indeed look different. Not in a bad way but it does look like it's new, at least under the fabric. The fabric might be new too but I kept my original seats very clean so I can't really tell. I also appreciate that the tech fixed the side chair trim piece that has been damaged for a while. Much like the gas tank recall work, my Kizashi came back with minor annoyances inadvertently fixed as part of the recall labor.

My Kizashi is now all caught up on recalls and I can't say I regretted any of the work. While I might not keep my Kizashi for the long haul, it's my belief the recall work puts the vehicle in a better place functionally for the long run.

I've still never done any of the recalls since buying new in 2011. I traveled out of state to buy it, would probably have to travel out of state again. No thanks. Nothing seems major anyway despite the "world is ending unless you follow this recall notice" postcards I get once in awhile.

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I think it really depends on your personal situation and values in the repairs. Yeah, if out of state, it would be a very different matter.
I now live walking distance to a Suzuki Service Dealer so it's not that inconvenient for me. Even then, I held off on the airbag sensor recall for years. As for the fuel tank/evap system, I think it's likely a good thing for any owner to get done due to the original design that allows spiders and other things to build up in there.
The way I see it, it's new parts for free, especially as the latest recall for the matter replaces the fuel tank.
I mentioned this before but both the fuel tank and airbag sensor recall inadvertently resolved minor issues for me: I had a minor exhaust rattle before the fuel tank recall. The recall work resolved the issue as they had to remove the exhaust to replace the fuel tank. As for the airbag sensor recall, that recall fixed the side trim piece of my seat that was inadvertently broken by a passenger. My Kizashi basically came back both times with not only the recall work done but in better condition than when it went in. That's certainly a plus for me.

[SAEED_KIZZY]

Today I went to the gas station and filled my car with 40 Liter gas it cost me 0.66 USD (66 cents). The price of gas here became so low the Gas station attendant did not bother to check if I paid or not!

[Ronzuki]

Hello Everyone. Long time, no visiting, looong time no post!

Today I had the Kiz's PA annual state inspection and emissions testing done. While I was waiting at the shop I'd thought about this site and this particular thread. I've posted here a couple of times in the past that the annual inspection is "what I did for my Kizashi today". Very elaborate I know. The garage I use is very old school, full of a bunch of gray-haired ASE mechanics. Every single time I'm there, 4 or 5 times a year for our 3 vehicles, there's always something cool in the shop or parked out in the lot. Today was no different...a 1966 Ford Fairlane GT, 390 and 4-speed, was on a lift getting ball joints done among other things. I'd commented "always something cool and unique in here to look at". The service writer said, well your in the that club. We've never had any other Kizashis in here except yours. In fact, I've never seen another one. Definitely a cool car in our book he added. Struck me as odd, but very accurate, and yet I'd never really considered it.

The mechanic came out and said this year's inspection was a bit unusual...it didn't pass, and said, while grinning at me, it was going to cost me some money this year. The license plate bulb was out. That's twice in the car's history that particular bulb has gotten me at inspection. I even turned all the lights on w/ flashers going before I left the house this morning to head over to the shop. My bad, once again, for not considering that damn light.

So, driving home afterward I was again thinking of the site and wondering how many original owners, that bought new from a stealership, are still out there. Since there were only around 5 or 6 thousand sold in the states over the 3 years they were available here, I have to imagine not many. My car turned 15 years old this month. 118,367 miles, and everything is functioning as good as the day I bought it new with the exception of the RF's sub woofer being sorta blown...my fault, I like to crank the old girl too much. Still loaded with factory original parts including the suspension and Akebono discs. I will say, she's not quite as crisp in the twisties as she used to be, but still a far cry better than the CX5. I still get a smile on my face as I'm ripping around effortlessly in it. This thing is by far the least costly, longest lasting, most reliable new vehicle I've ever owned. My first 'new'' car was purchased in 1982. The Kiz is right up there with the two Samurais I've owned, one new and one used (and very abused trail rig at that).

Any way, was thinking about the site today. Also wondering if WESHOOT is still around or anyone has heard from him. Hope all is well with everyone.

[old tech]

Nice to here from you and that you are still enjoying the the Kizashi. One day this car will soon be a collectors item. On that subwoofer, you just need to lift that rear panel and circumcise that nose cone off that thing. Probably at the same time you were getting your Kizashi inspected, I was also doing a Kizashi state inspection only the one I was inspecting had 232,000 miles on it. It didn't need anything but I suggested a drive belt, tensioner, and resealing, variable valve, timing solenoid. On your car with 118k, if we go by averages, the window of doing the preemptive fix/ upgrade to long pin would be closing. This procedure is definitely a transmission save. It takes about 5 hrs and customers usually wait near by. Cost is $1000. If let go till something is felt or code is thrown for low pressure, then is considered a rebuild at $1900. Hopefully yours is one of the few with just the right fit from the factory for the longer life . I'd say probably 1 in 20 got the tolerances stacked in their favor. Something to consider.


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[n8dogg]

So, driving home afterward I was again thinking of the site and wondering how many original owners, that bought new from a stealership, are still out there...

Hi there...original owner here...206,000 miles now and still lovin this car! Last summer, I drove mine from Washington state to Virginia for a 2 month work trip. Stopped in at OldTechs place for a long pin conversion on the CVT. Never had to do much more than the basic maintenance and replace a few worn out parts on occasion.

[SAEED_KIZZY]

Hi Ronzuki,
Good to see you again. yep another original owner 210,100km still strong

[KuroNekko]

Welcome back Ronzuki! Been wondering about you so it's great to hear from you again!
We haven't heard from WeShoot2 in a while but as you might recall, he finally moved on from the Kizashi to a Subaru Crosstrek a few years ago. I'm sure he's tearing up trails in that thing.