[ashkamath]

Originally Posted by karan561

Also congratulations for booking the Jimny, but I'd still want you to buy the Manual.

Karan, I would like to hear & understand from you,
why would you recommended a manual over Automatic?
My thought process is,
1. I am a senior citizen and with all joints aching, an automatic is a relief (though I am a hard core manual transmission guy at heart)
2. Driving a manual in the city bumper to bumper traffic is a pain both in the a** and the knee. An automatic addresses that issue.
3. For an off-roading novice, burning the clutch is always a possibility as judging between the right gear /rpm comes with experience. I dread to go off-roading and in the process message up with gears/ burm the clutch/ stall the car and so forth. The automatic eliminates all these scenarios as the car does all the necessary work for you.

Your thoughts, Karan.

[TheGearBox]

Congrats on the Jimny, Karan. You seem to be turning into an Indian Shmee

Originally Posted by ashkamath

I would like to hear & understand from you,
why would you recommended a manual over Automatic?

If I may interject here: Well, you seem to have listed the odds in favor of the auto and the same is reflected in your booking.

My thought: You can always drive an automatic in manual mode. But you cannot drive a manual in automatic mode.

[MahindraThor]

Karan, congratulations on the new Jimny!

Wishing you many more miles of adventure with it.
I’d love to hear about the accessories you’ve added, both interior and exterior.”

Cheers!

[karan561]

Originally Posted by ashkamath

Karan, I would like to hear & understand from you,
why would you recommended a manual over Automatic?
My thought process is,
1. I am a senior citizen and with all joints aching, an automatic is a relief (though I am a hard core manual transmission guy at heart)
2. Driving a manual in the city bumper to bumper traffic is a pain both in the a** and the knee. An automatic addresses that issue.
3. For an off-roading novice, burning the clutch is always a possibility as judging between the right gear /rpm comes with experience. I dread to go off-roading and in the process message up with gears/ burm the clutch/ stall the car and so forth. The automatic eliminates all these scenarios as the car does all the necessary work for you.

Your thoughts, Karan.

Reasons to buy the Manual in your case ;

- You are a self confessed Manual Gearbox guy (Always listen to the heart).
- As per your location i.e. GOA I don't see traffic being an issue & the roads in this region will be fun with the manual box.
- Off roading is easy with an A/T hence not as much fun as with a M/T.
- Manual is faster than the A/T.
- " Save the Manuals " , plz.

Originally Posted by TheGearBox

Congrats on the Jimny, Karan. You seem to be turning into an Indian Shmee

Thank you for the wishes & compliment

Originally Posted by MahindraThor

Karan, congratulations on the new Jimny!
Wishing you many more miles of adventure with it.

Thanks for the wishes

I’d love to hear about the accessories you’ve added, both interior and exterior.”

Cheers!

Just these so far;

- Floor Mats
- Boot Mat
- Mud flaps
- Cargo Net

[karan561]

The number plate finally came in from the RTO, got it installed at the dealership;





Here's a video which I filmed to elaborate on the significance behind the selection of 2590 as a registration number for my Maruti Suzuki Jimny (Jimny 5 Door / Jimny XL);

https://youtu.be/gVevvU2xg-4

[karan561]

https://youtu.be/5qM7LzF-hLU

^ In the above video I discuss the following;

1) Why I changed the oil at a non recommended service interval i.e. 1000 kms.
2) Recent recall of the steering Kingpin assembly.
3) 1st service tips.

[karan561]

Some Driving Off the Road, On Road (Trip) & Meet Updates for this thread;











I am used to the Fortuner with a Ground Clearance of 225 mm, the Jimny has only 210 mm GC hence have ordered OE Underbody protection from Japan



Luggage gulped for a Road Trip;



1st time driving on Ghats felt nice;



Cars & Strawberry Edition 1;



At the resort;



Under the night sky;



Shell refuel is always hospitable;



Local Jimny Meet;



Some Parking Lot pics;

[karan561]

I had ordered some new parts from Japan for my Jimny & in this Video I unbox those parts;

https://youtu.be/tlBG2lnx92E

For those who prefer text may read on;

I am used to the Fortuner with a Ground Clearance of 225 mm, the Jimny has only 210 mm GC hence have ordered OE Underbody protection from Japan.

In continuation of my above observations & concern realised during an expedition off the road I was convinced that my Jimny needed Underbody protection. I personally did not consider any aftermarket options as wanted the car to look & feel as stock & OE as possible hence the only option was to Import JDM spec differential guards from Japan. It's an official accessory in Japan but unfortunately not available in India.

77R31 (Front Differential Guard);



^ Suzuki Motor Corporation, Made In Japan



^ Fantastic Quality indeed.

77R41 (Rear Differential Guard);



Comes with a proper set of Instructions (In Japanese so had to translate);



& A Spare Wheel Cover;



Installation;

All above JDM parts were Installed at Mkraft design in Mumbai.



The Differential Guards came with their individual brackets, bolts, washers etc.



Differential Oil has to be drained out as per instructions;





Done;



Same procedure was conducted for the rear;



& the diff. oil was refilled back in;



Done;



With this I also imported a Rhino Sticker/Emblem from the Rhino Edition to complement the spare wheel cover;



Final Look;







Total Cost Including Freight & Duty/Clearance was around INR 50k for all the parts.

You can watch the full installation video here;

https://youtu.be/WBEq3za7mY8

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by karan561

I had ordered some new parts from Japan for my Jimny & in this Video I unbox those parts;

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Thats some excellent dedication on your side. And your Jim looks very smart.
Incidentally mine too is an Alpha manual (Thunder Edition of December 2024) and its number is 2950. I have used 4XForza Protection Plates - for the Gearbox, the Fuel Tank and Canister. And Ive used Swastik radial arm guards. Otherwise mine is near stock.
I love the Jimny. Its just perfect for my needs. I drove it up and down the Mysore Highway yesterday and enjoyed every bit of the drive.
(Here is a pic of my NOMADE from yesterday!)

[karan561]

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Thats some excellent dedication on your side. And your Jim looks very smart.

Thanks for the appreciation

Incidentally mine too is an Alpha manual (Thunder Edition of December 2024) and its number is 2950. I have used 4XForza Protection Plates - for the Gearbox, the Fuel Tank and Canister. And Ive used Swastik radial arm guards. Otherwise mine is near stock.

Good to know about the similarities in the Reg. No. Also I too love the "Stock" look as that's hard to come by these days hence just prefer to let it stay the way it is & only enhance appearance with some unique JDM bits to stand out. Let's see what's next.

I love the Jimny. Its just perfect for my needs. I drove it up and down the Mysore Highway yesterday and enjoyed every bit of the drive.
(Here is a pic of my NOMADE from yesterday!)

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by karan561

Thanks for the appreciation



Good to know about the similarities in the Reg. No.

My mistake.
Mine is Dec 2023 and not 2024 as earlier typed.

[sridhar-v]

Enjoy your Jimny Karan.
Btw my Jimny number is 0295 and both of us are mighty pleased with the number. Hides a couple of our significant dates in the same.