Bought a new MT Jimny
Ms. “maomao” switched from a Suzuki Hustler to a 2023 Suzuki Jimny. Her beloved car, equipped with DAMD’s “The Roots” aero parts that have the atmosphere of the old Jimny, is the “XC” model with a 5-speed manual transmission. The reason why she chose it was because she wanted to drive an MT car. Why did she choose a Jimny among MT cars?
Installed retro DAMD aero parts
“I like sports cars, but I chose the Jimny because I enjoy camping. The Jimny has a lot of custom parts, which is one of its appeals. Driving is fun these days. I like the feeling of being in control of the car, lowering the gears when accelerating.”
When the car was purchased new, the dealer installed DAMD’s “The Roots” aero parts consisting of the front grille, front bumper, and rear bumper. In addition, the roof, door mirrors, and bumpers were painted in Raptor Liner white, which features an uneven finish. The wheels are DEAN Cross Country and the tires are a combination of Toyo Tire’s Open Country R/T. The interior is dressed up with steering wheel covers, seat covers, and drink holders.
“I had a longing for the first generation LJ10 Jimny, and I wanted to bring the look in a retro direction. I just found some good aero parts from DAMD, so I bought them and had the store put them on. I like the Raptor liner because there are not many people who do it, so I don’t have to wear it with others.”
“Customization is all about “cute” at the moment, but I saw someone wearing a “Shishi-Kari Bumper” at an event and thought it looked cool. I also want to change the muffler, and am considering the Shizuka Gozen muffler from APIO.”
White lettering is the key to the Open Country R/T tires
She says that she often uses SNSs as one of his references in selecting parts, and consults with stores as she goes along. The tire selection was also decided after consulting with the store.
“It’s a classic, but I had a longing for white lettering. I decided on the Open Country R/T after consulting with the store. Before I bought it, I heard that it had a reputation for being noisy on the road, but it’s a much more comfortable ride than I imagined it would be. I thought it was surprisingly quiet when I got on it.”
The Open Country R/T combines off-road traction performance with on-road wear resistance and driving stability. It was a good choice for Ms. “maomao,” who uses it for commuting as well as camping.
