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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Build Diaries, How-To, DIY => Topic started by: Patrick4x4 on January 16, 2011, 04:29:35 AM

Title: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Patrick4x4 on January 16, 2011, 04:29:35 AM

A few years ago I bought this stock Suzuki Samurai Tin Top .
It has undergone a real transformation since then.
In the first phase some adjustments to the body were made.

Suzuki Samurai Tin Top Project 'Akuma' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZadhluGdAzo#)

Now it's almost time for the second phase:

Nissan Patrol axles (31 spline), Arb lockers front and rear and 37x12.5x16 tires!

For those who are wondering...  Akuma is Japanese for devil or demon.

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: bentparts on January 16, 2011, 04:44:06 AM

WOW! Hellofa project, great fab work, Anyway we can slow down the slide show to get a better look? Are you still going to use the stock engine? I mean after all that custom work, a bit more power would seem like a logical step.

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Patrick4x4 on January 16, 2011, 04:52:56 AM

Quote from: bentparts on January 16, 2011, 04:44:06 AM

Are you still going to use the stock engine? I mean after all that custom work, a bit more power would seem like a logical step.

As you wish ;)!
1600 16v Swift engine (100 HP) and Tracker gearbox.
5.14 t-case gears.

I'll post a link to some pictures today.

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Patrick4x4 on January 16, 2011, 05:39:32 AM

Here's a link to lots of pictures:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Patrick4x4/Akuma?feat=directlink (http://picasaweb.google.com/Patrick4x4/Akuma?feat=directlink)

Here's a short movie about the custom dash:

Suzuki Samurai custom dash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVkTMv-MJPM#)

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: bentparts on January 16, 2011, 06:52:31 AM

Super trick dash, this thing is so cool I'd almost be afraid to wheel it! Very, very cool! 8)

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Jluck on January 16, 2011, 09:37:49 PM

wow only 4:57 to build it!  :P thats impressive. great vid. I love seeing prideful work.

BTW what kind of tires and digital gauges are those?

also where did you get the touch starter? or was that a push button?

sweet rig man!

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Patrick4x4 on January 17, 2011, 07:58:16 AM

Quote from: Jluck on January 16, 2011, 09:37:49 PM

BTW what kind of tires and digital gauges are those?

also where did you get the touch starter? or was that a push button?

I'm changing the tires.
First I was using 235/85/r16 Recip Maxi 3D's (narrow 32 inch tires)
Now i"m going for 37x12.5x16 Maxxis Creepy Crawlers.

The gauges are from an American company 'Dakota Digital'

The push button is from E-bay.
Made in Hong Kong :laugh:!

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: airmanwilliams on January 17, 2011, 10:21:59 AM

what bulbs did you use for the stock gauge cluster? dash looks awesome wish I had that and also the front clip you built.

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Patrick4x4 on January 17, 2011, 10:57:34 AM

Quote from: airmanwilliams on January 17, 2011, 10:21:59 AM

what bulbs did you use for the stock gauge cluster?

Stock bulbs.
I had these custom made in Germany.
It even has my name on it.
When exposed to light the digits turn blue 8).

(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8444/img572320.jpg) (http://img254.imageshack.us/i/img572320.jpg/)

(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2332/img572420.jpg) (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/img572420.jpg/)

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: airmanwilliams on January 17, 2011, 11:12:23 AM

nice I need to start lookiing around the states here to see if I can get some of those made for me.

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Jluck on January 17, 2011, 11:23:54 AM

Why not try to get some imported to states? Money making opportunity???

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: airmanwilliams on January 17, 2011, 11:26:43 AM

ya hey patrick who did yours and how much did it cost? I know of a few guys here in utah that would like some.

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Patrick4x4 on January 17, 2011, 11:50:42 AM

Money making opportunity ???
I'm better at spending a lot on my rig :P!

I paid about $50

Here's alink to their website:

http://www.tacho-cartuning.de (http://www.tacho-cartuning.de)

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: Drone637 on January 17, 2011, 09:47:32 PM

Nice use of the lift to pull the body off.  :)

Title: Re: Project 'Akuma'
Post by: trackermatt91 on February 11, 2011, 04:57:27 AM

sorry for linking to another forum, but heres some more info on this sweet rig!
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=788334&highlight=akuma (http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=788334&highlight=akuma)
matt