Another sweltering day in this part of the world. What we've had for the past couple of weeks or so is a proper European summer. I can't say I particularly enjoy it, but I can't complain either. Rain was worse, anyway. This post isn't about the weather, though.
It's about a tiny but powerful Suzuki Samurai sitting on some "high heels." It belongs to a friend of mine who bought it a few months ago, and today I got to ride it a bit as well. We didn't go off-road, which is somewhat of a shame but also a blessing...
It would have been nice to see the capabilities of the tiny beast on off-road, but on the other hand, having no doors and being a convertible, I'd rather stay on tarmac and not inhale all the dust it can kick up.
I call it a beast because the engine is no longer its original one – it has a 2.0 swap from a different Suzuki model. The modifications don't end there, though. The suspension is also modified to accommodate the 35-inch wheels, which are quite noisy on tarmac.
It's red, noisy, and can handle off-road, but what about air conditioning? I can't say anything about that because when you drive it "doors open," it doesn't matter that much. The interior space is quite compact, though – what do you expect from a Samurai?
A fun toy to play with, nevertheless. I might get the chance to see its off-road capabilities one day as well. For now, I'm content with the photoshoot I had with it. How would you like such a vehicle, by the way?
Thanks for your attention,
Adrian
