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SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« on: October 07, 2010, 01:44:18 PM »
Feast yer eyes.  Sneek peek at the soon to be released SAS coversion upgrade for the Sidkicks and Gen 1 Trackers.  It  uses a Sammy axle with EMPI/Spidey/TT axles.  This is either a full kit, or for those with the Calmini 3" system, an upgrade for the front.  Linked with coil-overs, this is the answer to many, especially those who already have time and money investing into their ride with lockers, gears and lift. Debuting at the Expo this week, its sure to create news

And yes, *rumor* is the Gen I Vits/GVs/XL7s will have a similar set-up, with a custom wider front axle based on the existing Anvil IFS axle.











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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 04:23:09 PM »
I thought Calmini abandoned all ideas of a SAS years ago!  Well this is cool...
Some questions I have:
How do they account for the different axle width (Samurai axles are narrower than Trackick's)?  Add wheel spacers in the front?  Or is it a custom housing with custom axle shafts and all?
An upgrade for the front for those with the 3" lift?  Will the rear be lifted more, or the front just won't be as tall as it is in these pics?
Any reinforcement for those factory strut towers?
Front driveline will be provided, or will the stock front one with spacer be enough?
I'm sure these things have already been figured out, but I'm wondering how they did it.
« Last Edit: October 07, 2010, 05:27:30 PM by djlantis57 »
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 09:49:02 PM »
Cool. I hope the vice grips are included, I could use a new pair!

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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2010, 07:06:05 AM »
That's awesome... Glad to see some Calmini Blue on new products for the Kicks again... Cant wait to see the final results...

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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2010, 05:03:23 PM »
This seems like it was taylored for my rig. Too bad I can't see the pictures.
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2010, 04:21:09 AM »
Now I can see 'em,   drool.......
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2010, 10:35:56 AM »
That thing is just begging for Spider9's front and rear.
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2010, 12:03:31 PM »
Thanks for showing us. I had a feeling this was the direction they would take when you mentioned "new" products coming out last SEMA.


Looks good. Along with djlantis57 I'm curious about the strut tower holding coilovers.....maybe a strut bar to help or strengthened...I wander.


I'm sure we will get to see more soon? Zukiworld review/test?


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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2010, 09:53:41 AM »
very nice, now people that run 2nd gen's need something!!! 
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2010, 11:38:45 AM »
As i understand, laser cut weld-on gussets reinforce the strut tower.


Gen II is being developed currently.

MANY more Substantial things are under development right now, for the Kicker, GV and, of course, the Samurai.

Seems like Calmini has a fire in the belly for Suzuki once again.

Keep an eye right here on ZW for exciting official news about this and more from Big Blue.

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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2010, 11:56:42 AM »
As i understand, laser cut weld-on gussets reinforce the strut tower.


Gen II is being developed currently.

MANY more Substantial things are under development right now, for the Kicker, GV and, of course, the Samurai.

Seems like Calmini has a fire in the belly for Suzuki once again.

Keep an eye right here on ZW for exciting official news about this and more from Big Blue.
Sure looks like it...they made that new stinger bumper for the Samurai, supposed to have one for the Trackicks soon, they are now officially selling and shipping the 2nd Gen Vitara/Tracker/GV winch bumpers, and now this...so it looks like they're really getting back into it...I sure hope they do!  It'd be awesome to see more stuff on the market. 
With gas prices on the rise, too, that may contribute to people buying more of these little rigs that are sitting in cobwebs.

And I thought that strut tower looked different, but I figured maybe it was because it was stripped/sanded and painted
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2010, 03:39:21 PM »
that may contribute to people buying more of these little rigs that are sitting in cobwebs.

Except they're getting harder and harder to find in decent condition.
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2010, 07:18:37 PM »
Keep the info coming on this

Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2010, 09:09:55 AM »
new Pics from Calmini's FB page:







Keep dreaming boys!
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Re: SNEEK PEEK! Calmini Kicker SAS conversion/upgrade! WITH PICS!!!
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2010, 12:28:39 PM »
I like the new front bumper.  :)
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