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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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'94 swift GT
'10 SX4 AWD w/ CVT

At least 2 for me.

I'm in for 1.

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1989-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head,Suzukird single UD pulley,Sandros 210/340 chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams,Apex I S-afc,Genie headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,B&G suspension.
1991-GTi: Cultus headers, Single UD pulley,Sandros Chip,3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, 4.39fd GB, Apex springs.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.
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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Project Cars

Red - 1989 Suzuki Swift GTi - Track Racer
Best Drag Time so Far - 16.99 @ 81 MPH.

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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1989-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head,Suzukird single UD pulley,Sandros 210/340 chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams,Apex I S-afc,Genie headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,B&G suspension.
1991-GTi: Cultus headers, Single UD pulley,Sandros Chip,3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, 4.39fd GB, Apex springs.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.
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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1989-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head,Suzukird single UD pulley,Sandros 210/340 chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams,Apex I S-afc,Genie headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,B&G suspension.
1991-GTi: Cultus headers, Single UD pulley,Sandros Chip,3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, 4.39fd GB, Apex springs.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.
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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'94 swift GT
'10 SX4 AWD w/ CVT

You can put me down for 1.

Chris

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'00 Integra Type R 84k miles I/H/E p/s & a/c delete ITRawrr ~ Because Racecar
'92 Swift GT 5 spd 116k miles Stg2clutch - 5 spoke 14'' rims Currently getting some love http://www.teamswift.net/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=50519
'91 Vert 5 spd 235K+ miles MOMO wheel Alpine Type R 12" - Alpine 500W mono amp H&R lowering springs & KYB struts
'89 S10 Blazer B&M ratchet shifter BUILT 350 smallblock hedman headers 6AL ignition Lowered 4/5 on 15" Weld Racing Rims

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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1992 Geo Metro LSi (Undergoing GTi Swap)
1996 Lexus LS400 (Daily Driver)

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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1989-GTi: JE 75mm 11:1 pistons,Ported head,Suzukird single UD pulley,Sandros 210/340 chip,Aluminium flywheel,3tech 222/365 cams,Apex I S-afc,Genie headers,Cultus IM,50mm tb,Crane cams adjustable cam gears,B&G suspension.
1991-GTi: Cultus headers, Single UD pulley,Sandros Chip,3Tech 210/340 Cams,Cultus IM, 4.39fd GB, Apex springs.
2001-Altezza AS200: Stock.
Aruba "one happy island".