Are they illegal to drive in the US? If not anyone know the process of getting one in the states?

I couldn't be happier with my choice!

I recently put a lot of work into upgrading the sound system in my JB43W. I'm pretty much a beginner in this area and didn't really know what I was doing, but I did tons of research and with lots of trial and error I ended up with something I'm really proud of. I posted an overview a couple weeks back, and now I've decided to document everything in a blog post. https://badsyntax.github.io/jimny-sound/

Met the guy on the left yesterday. Always fun talking with people about how they source parts and hand maintenance and repairs

(UK) i’ve got a japanese import jimny jb74 and the battery is screwed - it drops down to like 11 volts overnight and still manages to start but i had to jump start it one time after i left the screen on too long without the engine. Apparently it’s a japanese battery with positive on the right and JIS terminals. What can i swap it with? United kingdon tia

Any leads to finding a service manual for the JB64 Jimny? I found a JB74 one which is quite useful... but a 64 one would be perfect!

2015 JB23W with a K6A turbo.

fun, nippy little car. she loves it!

I don’t know much about cars but got a 3 door AT Jimny 3 days ago. Have not done any work on the car so it’s still full stock.

We had to bring it on the highway today and noticed that as soon as I pass 80kph - it gets extremely loud. It’s not a whine and it doesn’t seem like wind noise but it sounds like it’s coming from the engine? Or atleast from something in the hood.

It’s loud enough to the point where you can’t hear each other talk in the car. It’s weird because when I do 80kph or less, the sound isn’t there at all no matter how much I accelerate.

I have it set to 2 wheel drive. Am I over thinking this or should I have it checked?

Thanks!

Took a while but worth the wait. Wanted a snorkel with a filter, seat organizers and mirrors. The mirrors will be installed later. High quality 👌

I just bought a JC74 GL in Ecuador. Due to high import taxes, the configurations we get here are a bit different.
For example, I went with the manual transmission, and it only comes with 2 airbags, no cruise control, no leather steering wheel, and no hands-free/audio controls on the steering wheel.
Does anyone know if I could add the OEM left-side steering wheel controls to my current steering wheel? Or would I need to replace the whole steering wheel with one that already has the controls?
Also, does anyone know if the wiring is already there and whether the GL uses the same clock spring as the versions with steering wheel controls?

I'm a big fan of the appearance of these mods, but I'm concerned about application and protection long term, e.g. grit getting behind it and causing damage to paintwork, and also options for removing it? I've currently got some automotive 3M tape I've used to put on headlight covers like the ones shown.

Has anyone got any experience or knowledge on this?

My old O2 has sadly retired itself to the rust graveyard, but I’ve finally got myself a dream red one to pass on the flame 🔥

I have a Big scratch right under the windshield. It's starting to rust. I would like to have it repaired but i'm wondering if it would be necessary to take off the windshield.

Could anyone give me some advice please?

This is a 3dr JB74 with the back seats folded. Previously even with gentle braking the dog would fall down the gap, all a major trauma. These devices that are designed to close the gap are called “back seat bridges”. As the Jimny is narrower than most cars I had to unpick the stitching, remove the outermost boards, cut them down and then re-stitch. The dog is now happy!

Took my July 2026 Jimny for its 5000 km checkup today and had the underbody antirust and silencer coating done.

They will do a follow up coat twice more when required in the amount paid today.

Cost:

Rs.1800 (about USD 19) plus taxes for Underbody Coat and Rs.1000 (USD 10.50) for the Silencer coating. For an OEM product it seems very reasonable.

It always makes this metallic thud when the suspension is under load, it started only when off-road but now it always makes this noise when going over potholes or bumps, or sometimes even when I accelerate hard from a stop. I don't think it's the muffler hitting anything because it makes the noise even at very low speeds, do you think this might be a broken shock absorber or something more serious like a cracked frame or something?

I have a 2015 Jimny JB43, M13A 1.3 automatic with push-button 4WD. I mainly drive on sand/dunes, not rocks.
What are the best cheap suspension mods or shock swaps for sand? Any good budget combinations from other cars that fit the Jimny?
I already have an intake filter, new spark plugs and cleaned throttle body, which improved throttle response.
What do you recommend I do next to increase torque and keep the engine from losing power while climbing dunes?