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Suzuki Alto GL

frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	Apr 29, 2017 22:38:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi, Here is the thread where i will post up the progress photos of my build. I first got the Alto early 2016 when my Berlingo died (again) as a run about but I have unexpectedly grown to really enjoy it. With no power its a good laugh trying to keep it up to speed. i think it feels like a Cinquecento with none of the reliability issues. I've grown to like it so much it is being rebuilt with more power and a lot of chassis mods but i will post pics when i can... I don't think i have any photos of when i first got it so here it is after i put some 14x6 et40 Black Racing wheels on with 165/55 14 tyres. Then we cut springs
	Last Edit: Jul 31, 2018 17:23:10 GMT by frogeyes

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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	Apr 29, 2017 22:45:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cutting the springs was a terrible idea. I got Astra G? coilovers for cheap so i made them fit I think i might change to corsa or polo coilovers to get lower. I'm already as low as these ones go but am reluctant to spend money to find out they wont be any lower Now the black wheels wouldnt fit without doing this So back onto the steels


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Neil Posted a lot Posts: 2,485	Suzuki Alto GL Neil @500tops
	Apr 30, 2017 17:29:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	This is excellent! Looks great with import sized plates and roof bars. Keep up the good work.


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qwerty Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,420 Club RR Member Number: 52	Suzuki Alto GL qwerty @qwerty Club Retro Rides Member 52
	Apr 30, 2017 17:38:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Excellent work. I also have a soft spot for these. My mam had one and it was pretty good. So cheap to own as well! Tom
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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	Suzuki Alto GL strikey @strikey
	Apr 30, 2017 19:45:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	not usually a fan of black wheels but they work really well on that , hope you get them to fit again.
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 7, 2017 19:07:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Success. Borrowed an arch roller which turned into me just hammering the arches out. Fitted the wheels back on, made an adjustable Panhard rod and took the side strips off Then i had to replace the bottom arms as they had rusted through
	Last Edit: May 7, 2017 19:09:58 GMT by frogeyes

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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 7, 2017 19:16:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	whilst the bottom arms were out it was a good time to pull the engine out


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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	Suzuki Alto GL strikey @strikey
	May 7, 2017 19:17:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	holy crusty undercarriage batman!! worth the grief though...looking' good!
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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garrett Part of things Posts: 613	Suzuki Alto GL garrett @garrett
	May 7, 2017 19:20:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oh yes, I like this!


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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 7, 2017 19:27:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Pile of rust Painted up


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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	Suzuki Alto GL strikey @strikey
	May 8, 2017 17:17:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	not a lot of the back plates left to paint! what have you used on the engine bits? it looks great.
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 8, 2017 17:35:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It's just Halfords wheel paint. The aluminium corrosion has come through it though after 6 months but I should probably have primed it....


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ettorebugatti Posted a lot Posts: 3,417	Suzuki Alto GL ettorebugatti @ettorebugatti
	May 8, 2017 18:00:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking really good. Paint the window surrounds satin black and get the door handles in silver and I would called it done.
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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 8, 2017 20:52:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 8, 2017 18:00:45 GMT ettorebugatti said: Looking really good. Paint the window surrounds satin black and get the door handles in silver and I would called it done. Far from done!


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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 12, 2017 19:52:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	whilst the engine was out i made a short shifter. i thought i knew what i was doing with the calculations. feels shorter now anyway.... i decided to go for bigger brakes. these are from a wagon r and only just fit inside the 14s! (caliper/pad is the same but carrier and disc are different) then i started making braces. this turned out to be the last thing id do to it in 2016.. I'm pretty sure this is the part in the story when my shed met its end (paint cans and sparks) so the car had to be put away in storage for a bit


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markbognor South East Posts: 9,970 Club RR Member Number: 56	Suzuki Alto GL markbognor @markbognor Club Retro Rides Member 56
	May 12, 2017 20:24:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Exactly the kind of silliness I like. Top work sir.
	Micra Stuff Shares Wagon R+ Demio

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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 14, 2017 10:01:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	So whilst the shed was out of action (blown to bits) i taught myself how to use LEDs The aim was to make some LED tail lights. I had also planned to paint the headlights from black to chrome This is a before/after I seem to have lost a lot of the LED photos. I was making mk1/2/3/4/5/6 etc all winter :lol: Long story short. I painted the inners of the light black and stuck the lens back on
	Last Edit: May 14, 2017 10:09:09 GMT by frogeyes

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frogeyes Part of things Posts: 66	Suzuki Alto GL frogeyes @frogeyes
	May 14, 2017 10:04:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice scrapyard find for £20 the pair! Bolted in after swapping runners about


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ettorebugatti Posted a lot Posts: 3,417	Suzuki Alto GL ettorebugatti @ettorebugatti
	May 14, 2017 14:07:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like where this is going Are these Ignis Sport Recaros?
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sb Part of things Posts: 725	Suzuki Alto GL sb @sb
	May 14, 2017 14:20:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Really like where this is going, home brew parts are always the best
	1969 Datsun 521 Pick-Up / 1989 Mazda RX-7

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