TeamSwift

Taking it up from where this thread left off, for all to see: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=52366

Ok some good news. Following my previous post, I sent the good folks over at Zaklee Corp. an email and they responded within a couple hours.

The main man there is a cat named Rob, really cool guy. He said that he can pretty much get it done. He of course wanted an idea of what year swifts the cover would fit and if we could translate our interest into numbers.

I know that at his prices (circa $100) that there will be some serious demand for it, and I told him that we would get some figures back to him soon. So I think we can now create an appropriately named group-buy thread to garner some interest following what you guys started here.

I was even giving thought to funding a run of the covers out of my own pocket and then selling to members, if need be, but I'll wait on Rob to see what he says. He is currently attempting to procure a oem upper cover from the local Suzuki dealer nearest to him....if that doesn't pan out, does anyone have a spare they are willing to donate to the cause? I would have gladly sent him my one and only but the shipping would make much more sense for a US-based member to send it to him.

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

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and thank you PBC137 Hope we are not the only one that think this is a cool part and should become a reality
that being said I would be down for (3) @ $100 ea...keep up the good work please keep us posted ....jv&s
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Put me down for 2 covers..........

Put me down for 1.

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'93 swift GT white, '94 swift GT black
'10 SX4 AWD w/ CVT

'60 Austin Healey Sprite, '67 Austin Healey 3000, '74 celica GT w/ 18rg, '88 RX7 10th anniversary, '89 MR2 SC, '05 Infiniti G35 6MT

Had
'80 Renault Le Car, '73 Celica ST, '76 VW Rabbit, '96 Honda Civic Si coupe, '87 Toyota Corolla GTS hatchbk
Casually looking for
early 240Z, Celica All-Trac ST165, Supra Turbo A80, NSX

At least 2 for me.

I'm in for 1.

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1991-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head, Single UD pulley (OCC),Sandros chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams, Cultus headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,Apex suspension, 4.39fd GB.
1989-GTi: 3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, B&G springs, TD04L turbo, Apexi SAFC, Suzukird UD pulley, Circuitse7en dual boost controller, AEM wideband, AEM water / meth injection kit, HKS bov.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.-sold
2003-EVO7 GT-A
Aruba "one happy island".

put me in for (3) @$100 ea.....jv&s

Damn, I would love one for the 1.6 16v sohc

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I ride a Honda, but I drive a Suzuki.

99 Honda CB600F Hornet
90 Suzuki Swift 1.6 GLX 4WD

I would Like 2, and I would gladly donate mine, so he can start making them.

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Projects.

1993 Geo Metro LSi
1994 Toyota Pickup

My Car Club Website. Check out Videos of my Swift and all the other Cars in my Club.
http://www.youtube.com/simplexcreationz

Update: Rob says to don't be too eager to get them anytime soon because the entire process up to where the items are boxed up and ready to be shipped may take up to 1 year....but I told him we were patient folk.

He should be getting a brand new oem cover from the dealership around 3 weeks from now and then the fun begins for him!

In the meantime, keep the interest coming and don't let this thread die!

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

Bumbskidy
Thanks again ...PBC137 for the effort I sure hope these are do-able I'll be waiting and hoping....jv&s

Someone is already making and selling them atm in Australia.

http://www.redlinegti.com/forum/viewtop ... =3&t=48426

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1991-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head, Single UD pulley (OCC),Sandros chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams, Cultus headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,Apex suspension, 4.39fd GB.
1989-GTi: 3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, B&G springs, TD04L turbo, Apexi SAFC, Suzukird UD pulley, Circuitse7en dual boost controller, AEM wideband, AEM water / meth injection kit, HKS bov.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.-sold
2003-EVO7 GT-A
Aruba "one happy island".

Yes we know. I'm not putting a gun to anyone's head. If anyone wants to pay $160 + shipping from the other side of the planet (literally), feel free.

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

I didn't know you guys knew already. I know it's expensive and I can't see myself paying so much $$$ for a cover.
I'll be waiting for the one that will be made in the group buy here.

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1991-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head, Single UD pulley (OCC),Sandros chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams, Cultus headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,Apex suspension, 4.39fd GB.
1989-GTi: 3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, B&G springs, TD04L turbo, Apexi SAFC, Suzukird UD pulley, Circuitse7en dual boost controller, AEM wideband, AEM water / meth injection kit, HKS bov.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.-sold
2003-EVO7 GT-A
Aruba "one happy island".

Everything in Australia is expensive and shipping to and from that part of the world to North America is outrageous.

That's a reason why most inquiries about swift stuff from N.A. to Australia are ignored.

I will be waiting patiently...

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'93 swift GT white, '94 swift GT black
'10 SX4 AWD w/ CVT

'60 Austin Healey Sprite, '67 Austin Healey 3000, '74 celica GT w/ 18rg, '88 RX7 10th anniversary, '89 MR2 SC, '05 Infiniti G35 6MT

Had
'80 Renault Le Car, '73 Celica ST, '76 VW Rabbit, '96 Honda Civic Si coupe, '87 Toyota Corolla GTS hatchbk
Casually looking for
early 240Z, Celica All-Trac ST165, Supra Turbo A80, NSX

You can put me down for 1.

Chris

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'00 Integra Type R 96k miles I/H/E p/s & a/c delete ITRawrr ~ Because Racecar

Down to one car and no suzuki's . Maybe I will get a gixxor

Update: Gave Rob some pics and specs of the stocker, he’s working on it (that’s the short answer)...something about creating a stereolithographic model.

I need to know though, for you guys with stock bolts for the upper cover, what the lengths are on the lower 3 bolts for that upper cover? I know the middle one is longer, but I am not sure if my bolts are the stock length or have been replaced.

Thanks.

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

New to the forum, just stumbled upon this and I couldn't help myself:

From the 2nr bible, Book of Noobs, verse 491: Thine noobs shalt thou-st read through topics before thou posteth.

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

Put me down for 1

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Cars and Harleys

any word on what they will actually cost when finally available? if it's a $100, then I may be interested in a cover.

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1994 Suzuki Swift GTi

No word on final cost as yet, but I can assure you it will be nowhere near $150 + shipping from Australia!

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~the other Ralph~
Certified Suzuki Owner:
MKIII Swift GTi - The Green Destiny!
2010 Suzuki Jimny - The DD Workhorse!

Very interested if the price is good!

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92 Metro Turbo-G13b Swap - too much stuff to list
95 Metro 4/5 Sedan - Daily Driver Status
2014 BRZ Limited in WRB - The car payment

Just my two cents worth..

I do not want to deviate anyones choice in purchasing this item but I wish to let you guys now.

I am from Australia and purchased one of these to show off my adjustable cam gears..

Upon delivery the product looked great.

Attempting to install is .. the bolt holes did not line up too well, so I had to drill them larger.

As it is a mold of the upper cover from the outside you have to make sure not to tighten the side bolts too much as it is not solid and will not sit flush.

Once I had it mounted I found after a few drives the side walls had warped in towards the T -belt .. not to the point of touching but I did not want to take the risk.

If they are going onto a show engine which is not going to get started I would say that it was a great Item however I was disappointed with the usability.

PBC137, any update on this?

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1991-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head, Single UD pulley (OCC),Sandros chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams, Cultus headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,Apex suspension, 4.39fd GB.
1989-GTi: 3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, B&G springs, TD04L turbo, Apexi SAFC, Suzukird UD pulley, Circuitse7en dual boost controller, AEM wideband, AEM water / meth injection kit, HKS bov.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.-sold
2003-EVO7 GT-A
Aruba "one happy island".