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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki XL-7 (Gen. 1 Platform) 2001-2006 => Topic started by: jeffry on January 02, 2006, 07:17:39 PM

Title: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on January 02, 2006, 07:17:39 PM: Alright folks, I've been emailing Mick at Suziworld in Australia about the snorkel he has for the Vitara/Grand Vitara and XL-7 and am working on a group buy to get the snorkels at a discount, as well as shipping.

Solo, the snorkel with shipping is about $300.00. I'm hoping I can get five people interested in the deal and have them shipped to me in Arizona, then I would ship them out to you however you want at the actual shipping rate.

I am not looking to make any money on this, just want to get more of a discount on a snorkel.

He hasn't gotten me prices yet, but I wanted to get people thinking about it then when I hear more, I'll post here or PM those that are interested.

Happy New Year,

Jeff
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: nasty on January 02, 2006, 10:57:51 PM: you are probably already aware of this but better safe than sorry i think the snorkels you are interested in buying won't fit with the GV sporting ABS however a a 97 model hilux snorkel will fit if you use flexi hose and route it under the guards to the air box

nasty
Brisbane AUSTRALIA
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on January 03, 2006, 05:57:20 AM: Funny I've been looking at snorkels.Ã‚Â Any way this is what I've found

The toy one looks like this
Part Number: 011SAT0287F SNORKEL KIT AIRTEC HILUX 11/97 PETROL RHS

(http://www.suzuki-grandvitara.nl/pics/tech/snorkel/RobertStaley-01.jpg)

Suziworld which is by Airflow issuse withÃ‚Â ABS? on RHS drive Also might have issuses for LHS drive?

(http://www.suziworld.com.au/images/gv-snork01.jpg)

By Fts4x4.com.twÃ‚Â tried to email them got nothing backÃ‚Â :(

(http://www.carneyco.com/truck/snorkel1.jpg)

ByÃ‚Â Rocasila of SpainÃ‚Â $$$$$$$Ã‚Â but nice

(http://almeria.paginasdeoro.com/rocasilva/images/Granvitara.jpg)
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on January 13, 2006, 05:16:35 AM: Ok here's what I have going on would any one be interested in buying a snorkel from FTS??? I'm still working on the price and shipping.

(http://www.carneyco.com/truck/snorkel1.jpg)

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: GJdB on January 14, 2006, 09:43:59 AM: Maybe this is an option?
Using the Airflow snorkel designed for the Jeep Cherokee:

http://www.suzuki-grandvitara.nl/f_Tech_Snorkel_mod_airflow.html#top

(http://www.suzuki-grandvitara.nl/pics/tech/snorkel/snorkel_ian_01.jpg)
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on January 17, 2006, 05:24:58 AM: OK I have an update price will $215(US) shipping is about $50(US) from TW to US. Anyone who would like in please let me know. PM me or reply here :D

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on January 24, 2006, 11:15:21 AM: Anyone else???

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: cj on January 25, 2006, 10:15:22 PM: Can you repost the fts4x44 snorkel pic as I can't see it.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on January 26, 2006, 05:40:04 AM: ;)

(http://back.fts4x4.com.tw/fts4x4/images/Cimg2140.jpg)

(http://back.fts4x4.com.tw/fts4x4/images/Cimg2144.jpg)

(http://photo.pchome.com.tw/s02/f/t/fts4x4/book5/p61.jpg)

(http://photo.pchome.com.tw/s02/f/t/fts4x4/book5/p60.jpg)

(http://photo.pchome.com.tw/s02/f/t/fts4x4/book5/p59.jpg)
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on April 16, 2006, 09:24:22 AM: Well got my snorkel from FTS4x4 on ;D The install was a little unnerving cutting a 3" hole in my zuki but other than that went smoothly.

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: gv1600 on April 16, 2006, 12:38:12 PM: That looks very nice!
I really like it! ;)
Give us some new info when you use it more....... more/less torgue ect..
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on April 16, 2006, 01:41:57 PM: looks good George. It fits really nicely and you didn't have to move the antenna.

A few other quick questions about your truck: tire size? are the pics with your new springs? how much ground clearance do you have under the front diff and sills? It looks awesome and quite capable.

Thanks for updating us,

Jeff
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on April 16, 2006, 06:45:02 PM: Those pic's are with the new springs. The tires are 245/75/16 yokohama's

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on May 09, 2006, 10:25:57 PM: ordered my snorkel, it is on its way from Taiwan. Good find George ...

As a side note, VTTR has been tremendous to deal with - prompt, courteous attention from Margaret and extremely helpful. I highly recommend them as a vendor ...

I'll post pics when I get it installed,

Jeff
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on May 10, 2006, 07:01:14 AM: Wait till you see how fast you get too. :o My stuff shipped out and 3 days latter I had it. I almost fell over!

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on May 10, 2006, 08:20:18 PM: Quote from: blacknight on May 10, 2006, 07:01:14 AM
Wait till you see how fast you get too.Ã‚Â :oÃ‚Â My stuff shipped out and 3 days latter I had it.Ã‚Â I almost fell over!

George

No kidding, got it today - Order went through on Monday and got it Wednesday before noon. Absolutely amazing service.

Any tips for the install?

Again, Great find George.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: sergi on May 11, 2006, 08:21:20 AM: I thought I had posted pics of mine, but I see I haven't. Here goes!
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8993/img81772dn.jpg)

Margaret was also very helpful with us, service was excellent, and things got here really fast! They were sent on a Wednesday, and they got here next tuesday :o My model is slightly different, but I like it anyway ;D It's because packages can't be over 1m here, so they had to give me the shortest possible.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on May 12, 2006, 08:22:27 PM: George,

What kind of time did it take to install the snorkel? I'm trying to figure out when to install mine, and just want to get an idea what it took you.

Thanks,

Jeff
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on May 13, 2006, 05:36:57 PM: 3 to 4 hours but that was with a run to the store for a 3" hole saw. Just take your time taking the fender off. If its not falling off there's still a bolt holding ::) And don't lay the snorkel on the ground or it will scratch. And remeber you only get to cut the hole once ;)

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on May 15, 2006, 03:03:04 PM: George, What was the reason to take the fender off? Or did you just take the inner lining off? I can't remember anything back there that seems like it would be in the way ... but, I obviously don't want to screw things up.

thanks,

Jeff
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: the_maplebar on May 15, 2006, 03:09:32 PM: Doesn't the air tube go between the inner and outer fender? So it would be easier to line the snorkel up and attach it if you have better access.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on May 15, 2006, 04:33:05 PM: Quote from: jeffry on May 15, 2006, 03:03:04 PM
George, What was the reason to take the fender off? Or did you just take the inner lining off? I can't remember anything back there that seems like it would be in the way ... but, I obviously don't want to screw things up.

thanks,

Jeff

You will need to take it off to put the new tube between the snorkel and the airbox. Also you may need to pull the air box out too.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on May 15, 2006, 08:30:31 PM: Yeh, I got a few minutes and took the liner out and there is quite a bit behind there.

Quote from: blacknight on May 15, 2006, 04:33:05 PM
Quote from: jeffry on May 15, 2006, 03:03:04 PM
George, What was the reason to take the fender off? Or did you just take the inner lining off? I can't remember anything back there that seems like it would be in the way ... but, I obviously don't want to screw things up.

thanks,

Jeff

You will need to take it off to put the new tube between the snorkel and the airbox.Ã‚Â Also you may need to pull the air box out too.Ã‚Â
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: nomaad on May 17, 2006, 09:26:33 AM: Hey George,

Did you get your snorkel direct from FTS or did you get it through VTTR? I am confused?! ???

If from FTS can PM me the contact info?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on May 17, 2006, 12:31:52 PM: It's a FTS snorkel I got through VTTR 8)
George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: jeffry on May 23, 2006, 08:12:42 PM: Snorkel installed! Very easy, for the most part, even though no instructions were included. It looks great and I added some 245/75/16s today. No rubbing with XL-7 rims (this is on a regular 4-door Vitara) whereas the stock rims and 235/70/16 ATs rubbed at full lock. Go figure.

Here's a pic, was hoping to get up on a trail today, but the driveway will have to suffice for now.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on May 23, 2006, 08:40:01 PM: Looking good 8) I will be hitting the trail this weekend with mine ;D

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: panos on June 13, 2006, 12:55:46 AM: Hello

Is it possible to have the contact info and the part number for the snorkel ?

Thanks in advance

Panagiotis
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on June 13, 2006, 05:36:34 AM: Here the web site www.vttr.com.tw/e4X4.htm (http://www.vttr.com.tw/e4X4.htm) If you want to contact them here's the e-mail address vttr.tw|removethispart|@msa.hinet.net atten. Margaret. Tell her I said hi.

George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: panos on June 14, 2006, 12:08:15 AM: Thanks George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on August 15, 2007, 04:16:14 PM: Did you guys have to remove the Grand Vitara badge to install the FTS snorkel in that location?
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: blacknight on August 16, 2007, 05:51:31 AM: I had to remove my XL-7 one but I can't rember if the GV is in the same spot.
George
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on August 16, 2007, 05:54:29 AM: Well, that sucks.
Last night I found a brand new Safari snorkel for the 97+ Hilux for $275, I think I'm going to give it a shot.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: fordy1 on August 21, 2007, 05:11:02 PM: Hilux Snorkel fitted :o

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0198.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0194.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0199.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0195.jpg)

(http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p213/fordy1zuk/IMGP0196.jpg)

not sure on brand...
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on August 21, 2007, 07:14:48 PM: I just installed my Safari/ARB Hilux snorkel tonight. It wasn't easy but it does look very good now that its done.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: fordy1 on August 21, 2007, 08:59:18 PM: Pictures???
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on August 22, 2007, 05:30:22 AM: I'll get some put up tonight, it was dark when I got done last night.
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: fordy1 on September 10, 2007, 04:00:48 PM: bump
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on February 07, 2008, 05:39:57 AM: I'll remember to take pics of mine one of these days. LOL
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on February 13, 2008, 01:27:24 PM: Finally....

(http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/254180410_RKsgy-M.jpg)

(http://cdalejef.smugmug.com/photos/254180297_VAyRS-M.jpg)
Title: Re: XL-7, Vitara/Grand Vitara snorkel group buy?
Post by: JDMCRX on June 16, 2008, 07:47:01 PM: What company links this from?