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Suzuki 4x4 at Borneo Safari 2011

2011-11-09T18:57:00.000-08:00

More and more light body for extreme 4x4 challenge in Sabah. Borneo Safari 2011 shows that Suzuki Jimny SJ bodies are the choice by the competitors.

One of the competitors using Suzuki Jimny SJ body and extremely modified for such extreme 4x4 challenge

Nice looking jimny from Sarawak

Competitor from Tawau with their Suzuki Jimny SJ body

Another competitor using Suzuki Jimny SJ body

Suzikon from Keningau with Toyota axles

Scout Suzuki Jimny SJ

Kinaway competitor with 15BT Suzuki Jimny SJ-based body

Roll caged Suzuki Jimny SJ competitor

Camp manager's Suzuki Jimny SJ with 4AGE engine and everything else standard condition

Rugged Suzuki Jimny SJ

Tawau competitors with their Suzuki Jimny SJ

Kinaway heavily modified Suzuki SJ in action

Suzuki SJ413 with nice 6 hole rim, probably original axle from suzuki

Nice rear bumper

This Suzuki SJ413 with modified spring hanger and modified missing link shackle also with coil spring

The modified missing link shackle (drop shackle) for more wheel articulation

Nice looking Suzuki Jimny SJ413

Long Wheel Base (LWB) Suzuki Jimny SJ crawling fast during the sudden river flood

Suzuki Jimny SJ413 competitor support from Sarawak

Suzuki Jimny SJ face to face

This Suzuki Jimny SJ was upgraded to coil spring, probably using original suzuki Jimny new model arm and coil spring

Modified spring hanger, another technique for suspension lift. This kind of modification extremely need very good welding quality on the spring hanger.

Suzuki axle with coil spring

See the difference? a competitor and lifted Suzuki Jimny SJ

Suzuki Jimny SJ with front bumper pulled from the chassis, extreme winch snatch.

Suzuki SJ competitor - Kundasang Semi Hardcore Challenge

2010-12-19T23:56:00.000-08:00

Location: Kampung Lembah Permai, Kundasang Ranau
Date: 18-19 Dec 2010

Spec: Semi-buggy, Engine: Isuzu 4JB1 2.8cc turbo

Suzuki SJ competitors - Tambunan 4x4 Challenge

2010-11-15T19:52:00.000-08:00

RFWDC Jamboree to Tambunan
Location: Kampung Bambangan, Tambunan
Date: 13-14 Nov 2010]

Suzuki SJ in Borneo Safari 2010

2010-10-27T17:43:00.000-07:00

Suzuki SJ is one of the participating vehicles that receive lots of attention during the Borneo Safari 2010 especially those competing for the challenge. Here are some of the Suzuki SJ which mostly modified using Toyota Landcruiser 2 parts.

Super Suzuki Samurai 1JZ

2010-10-17T06:18:00.000-07:00

One of my favourites competitor modified into powerful super Suzuki. This was taken during the final scrutinizing for Borneo Safari 2010.

Some facts:
- Body: Suzuki SJ410
- Engine: Toyota 1JZ
- Axles: Toyota Landcruiser Mark II
- Rims: OZ
- Tyres: Simex Extreme Trekker
- Absorber: Amada Extreme

During Kaamatan Novice 4x4 Challenge, Kundasang - still underconstruction

1J engine on Suzuki SJ410

Front axle

Rear axle

The SJ410

2010-10-08T17:24:00.000-07:00

I know people with their beautiful, powerful and better Suzuki SJ/samurai/etc. will laugh when looking to my poor SJ410. In a process to restore the old and rusty sj to used in normal road and some offroad. Anyway, I have just bought a new 1" wheel spacer because my current tires (235/70/R15) hit the front chassis and leaf springs when fully turned to right or left.

Tip of Kinabalu seen in the background..

Afternoon 4x4 trip to Sungai Kechik 4x4 Track

2010-09-28T01:19:00.000-07:00

This trip was an impromptu because there is no planning from the beginning. However, my friends with their Suzuki SJ410 invited me to go to the track which is about 10KM to the nearest forest reserve (Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve). The track can be considered a medium hardcore which may require suitable offroad tyres and recovery equipped car. There is not much troubles on the way to the campsite (the waterfall). However on our way back, my friend's SJ rolled over due to unforeseen higher ground on his left. The wheels was back to the ground thanks to the other SJ equipped with winch.

Quick 4x4 experience at Taman Sri Changlun 4x4 Track

2010-09-28T00:42:00.000-07:00

Well, its is not really an official 4x4 track. However near to the neighbourhood of Taman Sri Changlun Kedah, there is a land currently not in use has become a temporary light 4x4 track for the members. I had an opportunity to experience their track with my friend's SJ410.

An Open Letter to Suzuki Motor Corporation

2010-08-24T21:34:00.000-07:00

I found this letter at http://www.petitiononline.com/SuziTech/.

To: Suzuki Motor Corporation
An Open Letter to Suzuki Motor Corporation

Who we are

We are an informal group of Suzuki owners and enthusiasts. Our ages range from older teens through middle-age. We come from many income levels and educational backgrounds. We “meet” often on-line and discuss the many ideas we have for the continued use of our Suzuki trucks. Most of us own Samurais (Sierras, Jimnys) and the earlier variants such as the LJ series. Some also own Vitaras (Sidekicks). What we all have in common is our appreciation of the kind of vehicle Suzuki has historically produced: light, capable trucks designed primarily for off-road work and recreation.

What’s this document for?

We believe that there is an opportunity for Suzuki Motor Corporation to develop (and in some respects, recapture) a significant market share by taking advantage of a currently under-served market. Increasingly, off-road capable trucks are designed primarily as on-road vehicles: their off-road capabilities are seriously compromised by considering the up-scale suburban market first, and the serious work-and-recreation off-road market last.

It is our opinion that Suzuki is the company best positioned to take advantage of this under-served market. Suzuki’s historic LJ and SJ series vehicles were excellent examples of how a well-designed vehicle can capture a huge global market share. It’s apparent that that market has not vanished, as may be thought. It has only become largely ignored.

Scope

It is our intention to describe the type of vehicle that would better serve those looking for a “no compromises” off-road capable work and recreation truck. We also hope to provide some insight into the market, as we see it, and how a new design would address market
demand.

The Market

There has historically been a strong market for serious off-road trucks. It appears to have three basic divisions:

Work trucks – those designed for the hauling of cargos, operation of machinery remote from other sources of power, and transport of personnel into less-accessible regions. These range from four-wheel drive pick-up trucks through the Samurai type vehicle to large trucks like the Mercedes Unimog.

Recreational trucks – those generally purchased (often as second or third vehicles) and then modified in varying degrees for everything from camping to rock-crawling to mud runs. Over many years, almost every off-road capable vehicle has been adapted to this purpose. By far, however, vehicles of the Samurai’s basic design plan have been the most popular.

Military trucks – those are often “purpose-designed” for use by military services. Vehicles include everything from the original Willys Jeep through the current Hummer.

It can be seen above that the market for any well-designed off-road capable truck is quite broad. All these segments are likely to adopt it in some manner, so long as it meets their basic requirements. Additionally, all segments will readily “borrow” from designs that
were first aimed for the other segments if the truck is easily adapted to their needs.

Current Offerings

Over recent years, most all of the trucks historically designed to serve the markets noted above have either vanished, changed to meet other market demands and, as a result, become much less suited to the original market, or become specialized to the point of having limited applicability. In North America, for example, there is currently only the Jeep Wrangler TJ and to a lesser extent, the Nissan Xterra, offered as off-road trucks for the recreation segment. Only the relatively expensive Mercedes Unimog truly serves the serious off-highway work segment. And, for the most part, only the HMMV serves the military segment. While this is, admittedly, a North American view, there are similar results in most all other parts of the world.

There are few, if any, purpose-designed, mid-tier off-road capable trucks currently available. In most all cases, one has to “make do” with something designed for another market entirely. Suzuki maintains a “presence” via the Vitara, but the Vitara’s drive train is too light for serious off-road applications. It also suffers the same fate as most of the other vehicles that are considered to be today’s off-road vehicles, and generally marketed as “SUVs”: independent front (and often rear) suspension. Such a suspension is uniquely un-suited for serious off-road use. Besides the suspension compromise, most all mid-tier vehicles suffer from significant weight, complexity and cost penalties through the addition of “luxury” features added in an attempt to capture a portion of the large market of suburban, up-scale buyers who, truth be told, have absolutely no intention of taking their typically USD30,000-and-up vehicle any further off-road than their driveway.

Jeep continues its long tradition of marketing the Wrangler series vehicles, and have even recognized that there is an additional market segment to be gained by offering the TJ Rubicon Edition, aimed at more serious off-road recreation buyers. Nissan has heavily promoted the Xterra as the answer for the recreationalist looking for a serious vehicle to take him or her into the locations used for more extreme sports. Suzuki, however, seems to have abandoned this market entirely.

Suzuki’s reluctance can certainly be understood, considering the serious problems that it encountered in North America as a result of the Consumer Reports article regarding the alleged “roll over propensity” of the Samurai. It is our contention, however, that Suzuki can successfully introduce a successor to the Samurai not only in North America, but all over the world through a combination of excellent design and targeted marketing. Suzuki may face a unique opportunity in this regard. Rumors persist that the Wrangler series of vehicles will ultimately be replaced by an IFS vehicle just as the Cherokee has been replaced by the Liberty. There is virtually no other live-axle vehicle currently produced other than Suzuki’s current Sierra in markets outside North America. A new design, begun by Suzuki now, could reach the market at a time when there is little to no competition. Suzuki’s global presence could allow broad sales in markets where the Wrangler series is weak, as well as in North America where there is a market segment being almost entirely ignored.

Broadly, such a vehicle would have to address the short-comings of the Samurai (a vehicle still remarkably well-suited for its intended purpose) while maintaining a basic simplicity: simple to build, simple to maintain, simple to modify and simple to live with, just as the Samurai was at its introduction.

Basic Considerations

First, focus the thrust of a marketing campaign towards those with active lifestyles. lmages showing the vehicle used to haul sports gear, expedition style off-roading and touring, etc. Nissan has had some success with this for the Xterra.

Second, the vehicle must be given a new name. We suggest bringing back the Brute name that was used on the LJ series trucks in North America in the 1970s. Sierra (Australian name of Samurai) is already in use by General Motors for their line of light trucks. The European name Santana does not mean much in North America and does not give the desired effect for a new light off-road truck. Alternatively, depending on the engine used in the new vehicles, something as simple as SJ-420 could be used.

Suzuki really needs to emphasize that this is not just another SUV in a flooded SUV market. This could be a marketing tool for Suzuki to show they can make an industry leading off-road SUV at an affordable price. This would also help to bring creditability to the IFS-equipped Suzukis. To help market the vehicle, Suzuki should establish their own vehicle owners group, such as has been successfully done with the Saturn marque of General Motors. It helps with word-of-mouth advertising by keeping the owners talking to their friends about the vehicles at the water cooler.

From a packaging and options stand point Suzuki should concentrate on re-using as many existing parts currently in production as possible. For example, re-use the rear axle from the current Grand Vitara XL-7. The third member for this axle can be used in the design of a new front axle. The 2.0 liter engine in the 4 cylinder Vitara is a fine engine and could also be used. We see the 4-cylinder engine being more in keeping with the market and simpler to maintain in the long run, although the 2.5 and 2.7 V-6 engines could also be considered. Fuel economy is very important, one of the reasons why we are Suzuki enthusiasts to begin with.

To simplify options, sell the vehicles in pre-configured option groups. These should vary from simple, basic configurations to the hard-core model that many of us ultimately want. There could be perhaps a total of three or four option groups.

Pricing must be competitive with, or better still, undercut the current Jeep Wrangler TJ. By contrast, the Defender 90 has great equipment and options but an outrageous price tag for the market segment we are addressing. While the base model should undercut the Wrangler TJ significantly, it is possible that a hard-core model might equal or exceed the pricing of a TJ, depending on the options included.

In some circles, Suzukis are seen as low-end vehicles that tend to lack creature comforts and power. This is not actually a problem and can potentially play directly into the market that the truck would address. There is no need for power windows and door locks in a vehicle with removable doors and/or that is going to see deep-water crossings.

Suzuki must not market this vehicle directly as a cutesy beach toy for city teenagers as was done with the Samurai in the past. That is a market where there are sales to be made with a base model, perhaps, but you must also engage the serious off-road purchaser. We’ve been collectively shaking our heads at the current marketing campaign for the Aerio (we’d instead like to see an AWD Ignis with rallye-style advertising not unlike that used by Subaru). Additionally, the current technical marketing campaign used by Volkswagen to market its turbo diesel engine appeals to us as well.

We realize that the marketing of such a vehicle could be an up-hill battle with some segments of the popular media. The Land Rover Defender was reviewed on on the American specialty cable channel Speedvision several months ago and was harshly criticized: lack of creature comforts, noisy, slow, plain styling, dated interior, diesel engine, primitive suspension, etc. Everything we as offroad enthusiasts love in a vehicle – and essentially all the features in common with our Suzukis – the elitist, motoring journalists hated. This is no big surprise. Given the Defender’s price tag and the motoring journalist’s bias towards on-road vehicles. We suggest they should stick to reviewing what they know: automobiles. However, they did make mention that the Defender is becoming something of a status symbol in European cities. Sales have increased over the last several years, in spite of what they claimed were its “shortcomings” compared to its more car-like rivals.

We feel this is a point that needs to be made: the marketplace, especially in North America, does not need yet another Sidekick/ Sportage/ Grand Vitara/ Escape/ Amigo/ CRV/
RAV4. It needs a tough, basic, inexpensive little brute…with a very cool name resurrected from Suzuki's past: BRUTE!

We’d like to see…

Engine and Electrical
Non-interference (free-rotating) version of current 2.0 16V Suzuki motor, tuned for torque in the low (1000 - 3500) RPM range
Optional diesel, with modified transfer case gearing to suit, similar to the offerings in Europe. A turbo diesel engine in the 90-120 HP range would be ideal
80 amp or larger alternator
Dual battery mounts
High current power connection point front and rear like a Toyota or Isuzu truck, suitable for winches or battery boosting (ie: 50 to 200 amp socket with manual ONLY resettable breaker)
Only complicated electronics should be the EFI ECU. Everything else as simple as possible. Use the General Motors ECU as they are cheap - and Suzuki and GM have a working relationship so this should be possible. the issue here is the cost of the ECU which very important if the truck will be used in deep water. It is hard to justify a "cold spare" ECU in you tool box if it is very expensive.
All electronic connectors to be weathertight, and gel sealed where practical
Airbox setup similar to Jeep TJ
Oil/water exchanger (cooler), prefereably thermostatically
controlled
Optional on board engine driven air compressor with electric clutch

Transmission
4:1 or lower first gear
Optional 4 speed auto tranny w/ ECU that is integrated in EFI ECU or location. Non-electronic would be ideal.
Synchromesh reverse gear
Transfer Case
4:1 low
Gear driven transfer case, no chains or belts
"True" neutral in transfer case
Strong tcase mounting system
Low range gear box separate from front axle engagement box, bolt together interface would allow owner to stack low range gear boxes to build gearing to suit his off-roading environment
PTO option.
Non-slip yoke outputs (i.e. fixed yokes or flanges)
Real shifter(s) (i.e. no electronic engagement mechanisms)
Separate 2-4WD and Hi-Lo engagement levers as optional equipment
Triple range transfer case (see stackable low range gear boxes above)
Axles and Propellor Shafts
Live axles front and rear (N.B. This is the make or break item for attracting real off-road enthusiasts! If the vehicle does not have live axles front and rear we will NOT buy it!)
Optional full floating rear axle
Factory optional electric or pneumatic front and rear differential locker
Interchangeable third members front and rear (i.e. same size shafting and sidegears).
High pinion third members
30 spline axles.
Strong u-joints and propellor shafts throughout
Maximum range extendable telescoping propellor shafts
Very strong birfields or possibly use Dana style u-joints
Heavier differential covers (0.120" min. thickness)
Axle/tcase/tranny breathers, plumbs to a high spot on the firewall.
Brakes
4 wheel disk brakes (n.b. rear drum brakes do not work well in muddy terrain as they cake with mud, can be optional equipment)
Oversized vented rotors and calipers for towing duty
Steering and Suspension
Coil suspension (leaf springs are adequate but the marketplace seems to demand coil springs)
Eliminate steering rag joint
"High steer" steering linkage, possibly with the components behind the axle.
Wheels and Tires
15x8 rims with 9-11" wide 31" tires
Lots of wheel well room (2" diameter)
Retain 5 bolt on 5.5" circle bolt pattern
Body and Dimensions

Seating for 4
Re-introduce the hardtop version, removable metal hartop similar to Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-40 series would be excellent
Re-introduce the long wheelbase version in 2 and/or 4 door configurations
High departure/approach angles, 75 degree or better
10" or more ground clearance
Factory brush guard bumper with winch mount built in (e.g. ARB bumper for Suzuki Samurai)
Factory external cage similar to Defender 90
Attachment points for safari rack
50-60 liter fuel tank with drain bung
Mirrors on body (to facilitate removable doors)
Removeable doors
No power windows/locks etc.
Protected antennae mount
Driver selectable airbag disconnect switch left and right, no air bags if possible within vehicle regulations.
Attachment points for 5 or 6 point safety harnesses, factory harnesses are 3 point at all 4 places.
Real roll bars or integrated 6 point cage components (see external cage above)
Real tow points front and rear
Snorkel ready cyclonic filter box, and external dressy/meshed hole like the series Land Rovers on the fender.
3 different seat options: 4 x single, 2 x single and 1 x fold down double, 2 x single and double 60/40 split fold down
Dust/spray proof audio and ECU bay
Structural mount points for external/slide bars
Quality removeable hard top with defrost and flow through venting like a YJ/TJ top.
2500 lbs total weight
Similar size to old Samurai/SJ-413. Only make larger where necessary to meet safety regulations. A few more inches (i.e. 2"-3")across the interior would be good for larger drivers.
External hood latches
No rust-attracting body extrusions (e.g. fender flare mounts)
Rubber or urethane unpainted flares that bolt to fenders
Minimum 2" (5 cm) clearance between diameter of wheel and bodywork
Zinc-dipped body, undercoated. Real thought put into corrosion resistance.
Stainless steel latches and hardware where possible,especially exposed hinges and latches.
Spare tire centered in back and door/hinges beefed up. Should be able to easily handle the weight of a 35x12.5x15 tire and wheel combination, and provide adequate space for same. This is the approximate tire size that we as enthusiasts will probably be fitting after we buy the heavy duty option version and fit an aftermarket suspension lift.
Rear light clusters mounted in body tub, outboard of tail gate
Front turn signals mounted in grille
Harnesses for rear seat passengers
Better quality door and seat materials (marine grade vinyl)
SJ-410 style fold-forward seat brackets for both front seats
Fold-down windshield (n.b. this is required equipment!)
Door handles that don't snap off
Removable door check straps
Grille to keep leaves and other debris from entering heater/derost grille on hood.
Optional safari rack for hardtop model
Optional gauges: tach, oil press, voltmeter
Simple styling, reminiscent of the LJ or SJ. LJ style front clip with round head lights and turn signals outboard.
Clean, simple dash.
Removable targa bar if targa bar remains a styling element
External door and tail gate hinges
Make the vehicle look like it belongs off-road, not at the shopping mall. It should look good standing still, as delivered from Suzuki.
Flatter is better, no swoopy complex shapes in the sides of the vehicle. Minimal character/stiffening creases like SJs.
Left and right hand driver's seating for the different markets.

N.B.: DO NOT send us the new Jimny - we WON'T buy it! (Low torque engine, even less wheelwell room than an SJ, poorly articulating link suspension, plastic everywhere, low slung plastic front and rear fascias, a weak low range, non-removable doors, no soft top, etc.).

We feel that if Suzuki were to build the vehicle outlined above they would have a real winner on their hands. It would sell in reasonable numbers and quite possibly be one of those vehicles that never quite goes away, not unlike the Land Rover Defenders or the Jeep which have been in production in one form or another for 50 years or more. We are effectively suggesting renewing the existing Samurai.

A vehicle as described here would be one of those vehicles that would be a permanent fixture in the enthusiasts garage as well as a potential seller for work or light military use, ready to go anywhere off-road at a moments notice.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned

The SJ410 alive again

2010-08-24T21:27:00.000-07:00

Yes, its a poor man's 4x4 and it will takes months to restore my SJ410 and safe drive to anywhere. Just replaced the battery, starter, all bushings, shackles and front axle. Now waiting for next budget to repaint the whole body =).

The SJ410 with his brother SJ413 (SJ70). My SJ410 using 15" rim with 235/70R15
second-hand AT tyres. Need to find wheel spacers for the front because the tyre hit
the leaf spring and frame when the steering is fully steered to the right or left.

Making the SJ410 alive again

2010-07-17T16:41:00.000-07:00

The SJ410 was abandoned by the owner quite a few months back due to broken starter and dead battery. Since then it was eaten by the rust, jammed rear brake drum, etc. Turning it to alive again needs a few hours from the experienced mechanic.

Suzuki SJ and Mesilau, Kundasang Landscape

2010-06-13T16:18:00.000-07:00

Hello Suzuki LJ80, SJ40 here..

2010-06-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

Suzuki SJ410 and the Cabbages

2010-06-10T16:26:00.000-07:00

Extreme Modified Suzuki SJ

2010-05-26T05:27:00.000-07:00

Suzuki SJ competitors at Kundasang Novice 4x4 Challenge

2010-05-24T17:10:00.000-07:00

Note: Any usages are strictly prohibited. Copyrighted photos.

Suzuki SJ413 SJ70

2010-05-05T21:08:00.001-07:00

Suzuki SJ413 SJ70, originally uploaded by sam4605.

Suzuki Jimny SJ413 at Kundasang landscape..

Suzuki Jimny Sierra Coily JA12W

2010-02-23T19:03:00.000-08:00

Spotted another JA12W with coil spring over live axles at Kampung kinasaraban, Kundasang Ranau.

Extreme Modified Suzuki Jimny at Matupang 4x4 Challenge

2010-02-18T00:06:00.000-08:00

Date: 13/2-14/2/1010
Venue: Kampung Matupang, Ranau
Organizer: Kundasang Four Wheel Drive (K4WDC) and Kampung Matupang Youth Association

Two Suzuki Jimny SJ modified as competitor; Engine: Toyota 2LT 2.4cc Turbo engine

Up close with this two off road beast

Feel free to browse other photos from my flickr

Suzuki SJ Modification: SJ410 Turbo

2010-01-15T03:05:00.000-08:00

The car is real but some modification (photoshop work) was done just for fun. Modification (editing):
- Turbo hood air-intake colour
- Front grille - Suzuki logo and using JA12W model front lamps
- Body Paint
- Larger tyres
- Stainless steel Bullbar
- Side step
- Snorkel

Concept Design

Landscape view of Tamparuli with the background view of Bukit Ruhiang, a paragliding site.

My family Suzuki SJ410

2010-01-14T03:04:00.000-08:00

These are the normal and original Suzuki 4x4 SJ410 (model 1984) owned by my father and my brother. This SJ is not what they use for 4x4 off road but used to go to the farm and to get around.

Suzuki SJ410 at the highland of Kundasang

Gearbox replacement Suzuki SJ410 - DIY

2010-01-10T19:27:00.000-08:00

Changing DIY the gearbox in SJ410 is pretty simple but takes some time to remove all nuts without high-tech machine and tool. The old gearbox got problem and need to be replaced by the new gearbox, used actually but still in good condition.

Gearbox Suzuki SJ410 with 4 speed

4 speed

Clucth cover

Removing/inserting gearbox SJ410, that my father's hand reinserting the gearbox..

Suzuki Jimny Sierra Sport series JA12W

2010-01-07T04:35:00.000-08:00

I found this awesome looking Suzuki Jimny (probably Suzuki Jimny series JB32 as in en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_Jimny) near a second hand parts shop at Kota Kinabalu, actually owned by the shop owner. This Jimny is a little bit different from the normal SJ model which I normally see. The different are front grille and the axles, where it using coil springs and arms attached to the axles just like the new Jimny model.

Suzuki 4x4 SJ di KK

2010-01-06T22:37:00.001-08:00

For sale SJ410 at KK

Suzuki SJ di Kundasang 4x4 Novice Challenge

2010-01-01T22:46:00.000-08:00

Diadakan pada 31/12/2009-1/1/2010 di Mesilau, Kundasang

Suzuki 4x4 SJ di TA4XDC New Year Challenge Tamparuli

2010-01-01T22:40:00.000-08:00

Suzuki Jimny SJ di Jamboree RFWDC ke Tambunan

2009-12-27T18:24:00.000-08:00

Cabaran 4x4 Tertutup Ranau Four Wheel Drive Club dan Tambunan 4x4 Club

Suzuki SJ410 @ Telupid

2009-12-14T05:33:00.000-08:00

Suzuki Jimny SJ during Kiulu 4M challenge

2009-12-06T18:18:00.000-08:00

[SabahTourism] The Kiulu 4M is a traditional extreme sports competition which features 4 traditional activities which play up one’s survival skills. It incorporates the four Ms in Kadazandusun: Manangkus (running), Mamangkar (bamboo rafting), Manampatau (paddle-swimming with a bamboo pole), and Mamarampanau (walking on bamboo stilts) wherein all activities are to be completed sequentially. Held in picturesque Kiulu constituency, the 4M challenge beckons participants to join in categories including the Women Open, Junior Open, X-Treme 5M Men Open, Mixed Double Open, 5M Open, Press/media, and an additional special category for participants from the corporate and government sectors.

and the Suzuki SJ spotted during this event:

Suzuki SJ competitor di Cabaran 4x4 Ranau, Kampung Tagudon Lama

2009-11-29T20:57:00.000-08:00

Dianjurkan oleh Kelab Pacuan Empat Roda Ranau (RFWDC - Ranau Four Wheel Drive Club).

Long Wheel Base Suzuki SJ - Enjin Toyota Diesel Turbo

Sedang memanjat bukit

Coil spring

Suzuki Sj dan Daihatsu Rocky

Selain daripada kereta 4x4 suzuki SJ, memang terdapat banyak kereta 4x4 yang lain, cuma saya ingin kongsikan gambar yang saya kira sangat susah diperolehi iaitu api keluar daripada ekzos kereta Landcruiser BJ43 dengan enjin 1J supra.

Tengok video:

Suzuki SJ410 photography - Himbaan - Tudan, Ranau

2009-11-29T17:47:00.000-08:00

Pinjam kereta ayah lagi untuk jalan-jalan ke Kampung Tudan sambil sesi fotografi kereta Suzuki SJ410.

Berlatarbelakangkan Gunung Kinabalu dari kampung Himbaan

Kampung Tudan dengan pemandangan Kampung Toboh

Offroad Kampung Tudan

Kampung Tudan, simpang ke Tambunan

Kampung Terolobou

Kampung Tagudon Lama Ranau

Ekspidisi Solo ke Telupid dengan Suzuki Jimny SJ410

2009-11-28T23:56:00.000-08:00

Kereta pinjam dari adik hehehe.. untuk melawat kebun padi huma di Kampung Longkoidon, Telupid.

Nunuk Ragang, Ranau

Suzuki 4x4 Jimny SJ di Kundasang

2009-11-27T04:48:00.000-08:00

Beberapa lagi gambar kereta SJ410/413 di Kundasang yang berjaya di kesan =)

Suzuki Jimny SJ participant di Borneo Safari 2009

2009-11-25T04:40:00.000-08:00

Beberapa model Suzuki Jimny SJ yang diubahsuai sebagai peserta dan competitor Borneo Safari 2009.

Suzuki Jimny di Pesta Kubis Kundasang - Kundasang 4x4 Challenge

2009-10-26T07:43:00.000-07:00

25 Oktober, 2009
Saya ke Kundasang selepas mengambil gambar Flag Off Borneo Safari 2009 di Kota Kinabalu, dapatlah beberapa gambar sempena festival yang diadakan serentak dengan Kinabalu Climbathon dan Pesta Durian Ranau.

Trademark of Kundasang Cabbage Festival

Cabaran 4x4 Kundasang yang dianjurkan oleh Kelab Pacuan Empat Roda Kundasang (Kundasang Four Wheel Drive - K4WDC) pada tahun ini tidak memasukkan cabaran bahagian 'hardcore' disebabkan ramai peserta bahagian ini ke Borneo Safari 2009 yang juga berlangsung pada masa yang sama iaitu pada 25 Okt-1 Nov di Telupid dan berakhir di Sandakan. Borneo Safari kali ini pula memasuki Hutan Simpan Deramakot untuk cabaran yang 4x4 yang lebih ekstrem. Cabaran 4x4 Kundasang hanya untuk 'novice' dan diadakan sebanyak dua peringkat bermula 24 oktober dan berakhir pada 25 Oktober.

Saya mencadangkan agar Cabaran 4x4 Kundasang pada masa akan datang mungkin boleh dibuat supaya ada konvoi jelajah kampung berdekatan Kundasang (contoh: dari Kundasang-Bundu Tuhan-Himbaan-Mohimboyon-Kundasang dan sebagainya) dan cabaran akhir (final special stages) dibuat di Kundasang. Acara ini mungkin akan mendapat sambutan yang lebih menarik kepada peminat-peminat sukan ini yang bukan sahaja menjanjikan cabaran 4x4 tatapi juga peluang melihat kawasan sekitar Kundasang.

Suzuki Jimny competitor

Suzuki SJ410 Pick up di Kundasang

2009-09-23T04:38:00.000-07:00

Suzuki SJ di Pekan Ranau

2009-09-19T22:28:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Jimny SJ410 dengan enjin Toyota 2L sedang diiklankan untuk dijual oleh pemilik.

Konvoi Suzuki Jimny di Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli

2009-08-01T22:25:00.000-07:00

Saya dalam perjalanan dari Telupid ke Kundasang dan terserempak dengan kumpulan ini dalam 3 buah kenderaan yang mungkin berkonvoi jalan-jalan.

Suzuki SJ410 at Telupid, Sabah - Interesting cloud

2009-07-12T22:21:00.000-07:00

Suzuki SJ410 Kutu Lumpur 4x4 - Perkasa Hotel Kundasang

2009-07-04T22:19:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Jimny SJ410 Kampung Kinasaraban

2009-07-04T22:08:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Jimny SJ410 dengan enjin toyota 2LT

2009-06-14T22:17:00.000-07:00

Saya memang suka melihat laman web jualan kereta. Saya sebenarnya telah merancang untuk membeli sebuah SJ410 dan telah meluangkan masa untuk melihat kereta yang dijual oleh pemilik di KK melalui laman web berkenaan. Harga kereta tersebut ialah RM13800 tetapi enjin belum didaftarkan. Keadaan kereta memang amat memuaskan hati namun budget saya belum cukup.

Suzuki Jimny SJ410 4x4 driving at Telupid, Sabah

2009-06-01T16:09:00.000-07:00

Although that the car is just 1000cc but it quite powerful and easy in handling and very low in fuel consumption.

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Kundasang Four Wheel Drive Club - Perarakan Maulidurrasul Kundasang 2009

2009-04-11T20:43:00.000-07:00

Kontijen K4WDC semasa perarakan Maulidurrasul Peringkat Kundasang pada 11 April 2009.

Suzuki Jimny SJ410 di Tamparuli cornering

2009-04-10T22:03:00.000-07:00

Suzuki SJ410 dengan tayar yang besar kelihatan begitu tegap mengambil selekoh ke Pekan Tamparuli

K4WDC - Ekspedisi Trans Sabah Interior & East Coast 2009

2009-03-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

Aktiviti ini adalah anjuran Kundasang Four Wheel Drive Club (K4WDC) yang telah diadakan pada 19 - 21 Mac 2009 (3 hari 2 malam). Ia disertai oleh seramai kira-kira 50 peserta (ahli kelab) dengan menggunakan 30 buah kenderaan pacuan empat roda (4x4) dan jarak perjalanan yang telah dilalui sejauh 680km. Saya tiada gambar ekspidisi ini dan hanya ada gambar notis aktivti yang telah ditampal di kedai di Kundasang. Kalau ada ahli kelab yang sudi menyumbangkan gambar, bolehlah hubungi saya.

Suzuki Jimny SJ413 di Pantai Likas

2009-02-21T22:32:00.000-08:00

Jimny 1300

Suzuki Jimny SJ410 dan enjin

2009-01-04T21:59:00.000-08:00

1000cc

Suzuki Jimny @ Gambar Cabaran 4x4 Kundasang

2008-11-20T20:17:00.000-08:00

Beberapa gambar oleh U'Ung masa Pesta Kubis Kundasang 2008.

Peserta Suzuki Jimny terbalik

Selebihnya kamurang tengok di multiply U'ung.

Suzuki Jimny Kundasang 2008

2008-07-12T21:56:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Jimny dan Toyota Hilux di pasar sayur Kundasang

Suzuki SJ410

2007-12-26T21:48:00.000-08:00

Saya balik bercuti di Kundasang pada tahun 2007 dan kereta ayah sudah dicat dengan cat baru yang agak garang dan menyerlah.. merah.

Suzuki SJ ekstrem di Tamparuli

2005-10-31T21:41:00.000-08:00

Saya tidak banyak melihat kereta model ini tetapi semasa saya balik ke Kundasang dari Kedah pada Oktober 2005, saya melihat satu kereta Suzuki Jimny yang telah diubah suai dengan garangya oleh pemiliknya di Stesen Shell Tamparuli. Inilah kali pertama saya melihat bagaimana kereta kompak ini diubahsuai dengan ketinggian dan roda yang menarik.

Suzuki SJ410

2004-10-06T21:30:00.000-07:00

Saya pun tidak berapa tahu mengapa ayah saya membeli model SJ410 pada tahun 2002, tetapi menurut beliau, ia merupakan kereta yang mudah, murah, kos minyak yang rendah dan paling penting mempunyai sistem pacuan empat roda yang agak baik.

Baru cat warna biru - di ambil di Kampung Lokos, Tamparuli

Kereta ini juga mampu membawa kobis yang diisi penuh di bahagian dalam kabin..

Gambar awal Suzuki 4x4 SJ410 di Kundasang

2004-05-08T21:38:00.000-07:00

Gambar pertama Suzuki 4x4 SJ410

2003-01-02T21:16:00.000-08:00

Gambar menggunakan kamera filem pada tahun 2002

Gambar ini diambil pada tahun 2003 di Kampung Kinasaraban. Bermula daripada inilah minat saya untuk mengambil gambar kereta jenis ini.

History of Suzuki Jimny

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History of Suzuki Jimny:

"Suzuki's 4x4 History". Suzuki global site. http://www.globalsuzuki.com/automobile/history/index.html.
"Suzuki's 4x4 History". Suzuki Japan. http://www.suzuki.co.jp/car/entertainment/4wd_history/index.html.
"Suzuki's 4x4 History". Off-Road.com. http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/tech/history.htm. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
Suzuki Jimny (Japanese Wikipedia)
History and General Specifications

History of Suzuki Jimny Malaysia

It still unknown in detail how early models of the Suzuki such as LJ80 and SJ410/413 were sold in Malaysia.
Model (SJ series: SJ410, SJ413) were manufactured in 1977-1984. Although this series is SJ only but most of the owners in Sabah/Malaysia call them as Jimny SJ410/413. In fact the SJ413 model is JA51 Jimmy 1300.
Model Samurai Series: Sierra (Europe, Aus, NZ), Jimny (Asia) which manufactured between 1985-1996 is an extension to SJ410 with exactly the same model but only carry different logo.
The new Jimny JB Series (production starts in 1998) is not available in Malaysia which become a market specific.
Therefore we're still wondering if Malaysia will allow this newer model to be sold in Malaysia.