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Jimnys on road question

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14 Nov 2013 13:06 #91092 by Boyles11

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Hi I'm after some info I'm currently looking to buy a jimny and all the ones I find are far away, now the question is what are they like to drive long distance on motorways when they have lift kits and big tyres and stuff? I've found one nearer but is still 2hours away.
Any help would be great

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14 Nov 2013 13:10 #91093 by jonesyba420

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mines not lifted but is on mud tyres and i didnt think it was to bad on a 200mile trip, stuck below 60 tho. its never gonna be as comfy or relaxing to drive as a big audi or such but it is what it is. id rather drive a jimny that far than a defender :laugh:

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14 Nov 2013 13:13 - 14 Nov 2013 13:13 #91095 by mlines

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They can be "interesting" to drive, depending on how well the lift was done and whether things like the gearing has been sorted.

They can wander around, tramlining in the ruts on the carriageway and responding poorly to steering wheel inputs.

Without gearing correction you may be stuck at speeds just over 50mph.

Fuel consumption can be high.

I think I would be reluctant to drive a highly modified vehicles long distances until I was used to it and had checked out how well things have been fitted.

Having said that, a properly fitted kit with all the corrections etc. will drive ok, but its not an Aston Martin.

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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14 Nov 2013 13:13 #91096 by idiotmobil

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mine not great but 2 hour drives ok, man up and drive it is the only way to go

JIMNYLESS

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14 Nov 2013 13:36 #91097 by Boyles11

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Nothing to do with manning up lol I just wanted to know what they can be like, My last car was a 1960's beetle which was a interesting drive if you have not drove one before, all my concerns was the speed you can do and if it would blow up or not lol

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14 Nov 2013 13:38 #91098 by ritchie

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motorways and dual carriageways are usually boring to drive on anyway, the jimny keeps them interesting.

in all seriousness ive drove 200miles + and apart from taking much longer to get there I thought it was fine. but I wouldnt do it too often.

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14 Nov 2013 14:14 #91104 by jonesyba420

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the jimny is by no means a fast commuter more of a leisurley sunday cruiser :laugh:

if you want something that can cruise down the motorway at 80-90mph all day then your looking in the wrong place.

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14 Nov 2013 14:21 #91107 by Boyles11

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jonesyba420 wrote: the jimny is by no means a fast commuter more of a leisurley sunday cruiser

if you want something that can cruise down the motorway at 80-90mph all day then your looking in the wrong place.

This will no means be a fast car! I have one of them at home this is all about off road, all my question was about getting it back home with out any issues this is not going to be used as a everyday car

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14 Nov 2013 14:33 #91115 by jonesyba420

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so basically your question is, will it explode or rattle itself to pieces on your 250mile trip?the answere is probably not unless its already got issues :whistle:

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14 Nov 2013 14:33 #91116 by Boyles11

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Boyles11 wrote:
jonesyba420 wrote: the jimny is by no means a fast commuter more of a leisurley sunday cruiser

if you want something that can cruise down the motorway at 80-90mph all day then your looking in the wrong place.

This will no means be a fast car! I have one of them at home this is all about off road, all my question was about getting it back home with out any issues this is not going to be used as a everyday car

P.s sorry if that come across abit abrupt :whistle:

I've just read it back and ment in a friendly manner

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14 Nov 2013 14:34 #91117 by Boyles11

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jonesyba420 wrote: so basically your question is, will it explode or rattle itself to pieces on your 250mile trip?the answere is probably not unless its already got issues

Yeah basically as I'm new and really don't know what I'm looking for and don't wanna get ripped off with a load of pap

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14 Nov 2013 14:35 #91118 by jonesyba420

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Boyles11 wrote:
P.s sorry if that come across abit abrupt I've just read it back and ment in a friendly manner

no offence taken :laugh:

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