If I wanted a Trackick with the new style top, 16v engine and NO passenger airbag is 1995 the only year for this combo?  I think a 1994 would be the same except for having the old style top.

Too bad you don't live on Long Island. I have 95 soft top 5spd 143k runs like new.

Why would you want a new style top?
They cost twice as much as the old type

Why would you want a new style top?
They cost twice as much as the old type

I'd like the removable side windows.  But I wouldn't be totally opposed to the old style either.  I know you can get the sunrider top.

Also when did power windows become common on these?

Well, my 95 4-door has power windows (JLX Model Sidekick), but my 95 2-door has u-crank-em wiundows (JX model Sidekick).

our old 92 sidekick jlx 2 door had power windows, my 97 4 door sport has them as well.
why no airbag? kids ride up front?

our old 92 sidekick jlx 2 door had power windows, my 97 4 door sport has them as well.
why no airbag? kids ride up front?

Yep, my son loves my Tracker because he gets a great view of the road ahead.  Plus I have doubts about the safety of the back seat in a crash.  Not much behind the rear seat.

can't you just disarm the front pass. side bag?
you could just build a rear cage and tie the seat into it?
i feel better having my kids in teh rear now that i have a rear cage, still need to finish off the bottom where the seat will mount to the cage.

can't you just disarm the front pass. side bag?

On my Galant if any part of the airbag system is non-functional the entire system is disabled.  I learned this when I wanted to go to a driver seat without a side airbag.  I also enjoy having my son up front and he enjoys it too.

That's what I like about my F-150, you can just lock out the passenger side air bag, with the ignition key, in a lock right on the dash.. in my Lincolns, you could disable them too.. but I don't see anything in my 96 kick that will let me, I will read the manual and see...

Suzuki doesn't like anyone fidling with the airbag system. At least thats what i can tell from the way it's build.

Thought i'd mention, our diesel vitara's all have the removable side windows-top; all petrol version have what you call 'the old top'

 ..................our diesel vitara's ...............

NOT FAIR!!  I WANT A DIESEL KICK!!!

Quote from: nils on August 31, 2006, 02:15:25 AM

 ..................our diesel vitara's ...............

NOT FAIR!!  I WANT A DIESEL KICK!!!

We need  a Local Diesel Zuk class......Like bring your zuk and your donor and at the end we all have a running diesel......That would kik azz

I have the 98 with the "new" top and I really like ther zip out side windows.  They are a bit of a pain to put back in but it is worth the effort.  Did the pre-95 models have any provision for roll up or some way to open the sides? 

The replacement top cost about $150 less for an old style,  and I can get some free hardware for the 94 style top to replace the 98.

The older windows swing out, but not while you are going down the road..lol..

I LOVE zipping out my side and back windows on the 96, it's almost iike a safari top.. very nice...

I wish my 93 would do that... to convert the side windows, I guess you would need all the hardware from a 95 up??  the pieces on the side windows that the plastic dealy slips into (technical talk...lol)