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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: CE1_2NR on May 09, 2005, 02:34:42 AM

Title: 4X4 Newb
Post by: CE1_2NR on May 09, 2005, 02:34:42 AM: Hello. My name is Dryw (sounds like Drew).
I'm from Ottawa Canada. I'm a good friend of JDMCRX. The local Suzuki dealer gave him such a great deal on his Grand Vitara I went in and told them to hook me up.
I now have a silver 2001 GV 4x4 5 spd with 82,000km. So far, I love it.
I'm planning on larger tires, with a suspension lift via coil spacers this fall.
Hope to get as much info off this site as possible.
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: JDMCRX on May 09, 2005, 03:13:23 AM: Nice guy welcome to the board Dryw

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/653000-653999/653856_55_full.jpg)

His silver beast
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: CE1_2NR on May 09, 2005, 05:06:13 AM: The pics turned out well.
Those white rims on your GV would look way better in black.
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: sergi on May 09, 2005, 06:26:42 AM: Welcome! ;D
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: HotRod on May 09, 2005, 03:58:52 PM: Well Welcome aboard CE1_2NR
I don't have a GV but I do have 2 Kicks
This is the place to be for all your needs ;D
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: the_maplebar on May 10, 2005, 06:58:46 AM: Welcome. It's nice to get people involved int he GV forum, instead of just using the the Suzuki "Everything" forum.
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: aceluck on November 10, 2005, 08:17:18 AM: Hey guys.

I'm also a 4x4 newb from Ottawa.

Here is my new-to-me 2002 Tracker. I just bought it with 37000 kms. ;D
Probably not going to be doing any hardcore wheeling, as it's my daily driver, but I will be doing the logging trails around my camp and am looking forward to playing in the snow this winter.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/aceluck/DSC00716.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/aceluck/DSC00715.jpg)

JDMCRX, I gather you're also in Ottawa. If so, I'd like to take a look at your GV and your strut spacer kit, probably this spring.

My summer toy, also a zuk:
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/aceluck/sv4.jpg)

See you around.
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: JDMCRX on November 10, 2005, 11:10:48 AM: Welcome man

Yeah sure anytime u want

my MSN is joshbeauchamp|removethispart|@hotmail.com

josh
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: droptopgt on November 28, 2005, 06:08:24 PM: aceluck or whoever knows, what brand rims and size are on the silver tracker...
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: aceluck on November 29, 2005, 07:13:29 AM: I'm not sure about the brand, as they were put on by the PO. I think they are Nitro. They're 16 inches by ?? wide. Don't know the width of them, but the tires are 225/60R16.

The wheels are currently in storage at my dad's, as I've got my winter steelies on the truck now, but next time I'm at my dad's I check the brand and post back up.
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: RustyRed on January 09, 2006, 08:15:28 PM: Holy crap there are a lot GVs in Ottawa. I am also in Ottawa I have a 99 GV 5 speed. I am not a Newb to offroading but I haven't used the GV offroad yet. I also met a guy with a 2 door Tracker with 29 in tires here as well.

I know of about ten trails all around the Ottawa area (mostly west near Calabogie) Some are stock capable with some really cool sections for modified trucks. I have wanted to bring the GV offroad but haven't had the guts as this is my DD and the wife would kill me if I broke anything (we just tell her) ;)

We should all get together for a trail run or we could just do beer and wings sometime.

RustyRed
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: JDMCRX on January 11, 2006, 09:54:11 AM: Hey jodie

Yeah there are a few in town we should all meet up do some mudding
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: RustyRed on January 12, 2006, 01:02:43 PM: Most of the trails I know are Rock, with the exception of the Larose forest
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: tracker_guy on January 28, 2006, 01:12:59 PM: So i see that there are a couple people that buy 2000's and up in this forum... are you guys not worried bout killin your truck? i have a 95 and thats about good for me on the 4x4 circut... and that silver one up there looks in good shape... you really gonna 4x4 in the woods with that??? ???
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: aceluck on January 30, 2006, 07:46:47 AM: Quote from: tracker_guy on January 28, 2006, 01:12:59 PM
and that silver one up there looks in good shape... you really gonna 4x4 in the woods with that??? ???

Really, but understand that I'm by no means going to rock crawl the thing. Logging trails, fireroads, and shallow mud are pretty much the most off-road it'll see. Basically, if the trail's tight enough that I'm going to have branches scratching the sides, it'll be too tight for me.

Basically, I spend my spring, summer, and fall on the motorcycle, so the truck only really drives in winter.
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: blacknight on February 01, 2006, 02:14:47 PM: Quote from: tracker_guy on January 28, 2006, 01:12:59 PM
So i see that there are a couple people that buy 2000's and up in this forum... are you guys not worried bout killin your truck? i have a 95 and thats about good for me on the 4x4 circut... and that silver one up there looks in good shape... you really gonna 4x4 in the woods with that??? ???

;D :o ;D
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: jeffry on February 01, 2006, 10:10:34 PM: Quote from: tracker_guy on January 28, 2006, 01:12:59 PM
So i see that there are a couple people that buy 2000's and up in this forum... are you guys not worried bout killin your truck? i have a 95 and thats about good for me on the 4x4 circut... and that silver one up there looks in good shape... you really gonna 4x4 in the woods with that??? ???

http://homepage.mac.com/jeffryscott/PhotoAlbum9.html

You can see the progression of 2002 beginning here ...

http://homepage.mac.com/jeffryscott/PhotoAlbum18.html

The Coke Ovens is the best test yet for this little guy and it has passed everything I've thrown at it.
Title: Re: 4X4 Newb
Post by: mrplow on August 05, 2006, 06:46:19 AM: hey, not to sound repetative but I am also a newbie from Ottawa with a 2001 g.v. 4x4. Purchased just 2 days ago. :) Where's the snow! ;)