LAST UPDATED: September 20, 2008
[not all pictures are updated! sorry!]
-added OBX coolant reservoir tank
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Page 1: overview
Page 2: old pictures
One of the best vehicles in its class.. the Suzuki Aerio !!!!
My 2005 Suzuki Aerio S was an early high school graduation present that I've been tastefully modifying as my daily driver. It has tons of pep for an inline-4 2.3L J23 engine. This is her second time being modified after being parted out after a first.
The story goes [quoted from AerioStyle.com]:
" I dipped out of the Aerio scene after I slid off the road 2 years ago. Since then I had worked on two different Mitsubishis [3000GT and Eclipse GS-T] both of which I heavily modified, but ended up selling. I even worked on a Ford Escort for a while! I can't completely say that it was a "bad thing" because through those cars, other forums, repair manuals, etc. etc. have I learned much, much more about being a DIY-er. I've done numerous things ranging from headunit + sub + amp + speaker installs, basic performance upgrades, hardwiring electronics/gauges, body work, clutch/transmission maintenance, exhaust work, suspension and brakes, and thensome.
I'm happy to be back using the Aerio as my college DD again and to "resurrect" her properly with new styling, but additionally, to be back on the first friendly forum that I started from. I missed and LOVE the challenge of having a limited bolt-on aftermarket because you're forced to be creative, unique, and to THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX.
...I haven't wasted time at all and have decided on going for a "Rally/Evolution" styling look..."
Purchased in 2005 and modified
Parted out in 2006 and demodified
RESURRECTED in 2008 and going BEYOND
Enjoy!
Modifications attained so far...
EXTERIOR:
__carbon fiber bumper splitter w/ adjustable connecting rods
__carbon fiber roof mount fins ["vortex generator"]
__yellow xenon foglights w/ halo afterglow
__DIY gloss black eyelids
__DIY ceramic black calipers and drums
__red engine dress-up
__RSA window vent visors [not pictured]
__all around llumar tint w/ front tint strip
__debadged trunk
__damaged led underglow system
INTERIOR:
__Razo wide rear view mirror
__4 blue LEDs under dash
__2 Redline blue neons
__StreetGlow blue neon pedals
__StreetGlow 15" neoblue neons on sides of interior
__StreetGlow 20" neoblue neon on rear of interior
__custom blue w/ white painted interior
__custom "powered by suzuki" seat belt pads
PERFORMANCE:
__AEM CAI [modified to fit from 02-03]
__2.5" catback exhaust
__OBX muffler w/ silencer tip
__OBX coolant reservoir tank
__Weapon R oil catch can
__-8AN Edelbrock/Russell SS braided lines
__R1 Concepts' slotted+drilled rotors
__semi-metallic brake pads
__CR Performance "Ralliart" groundwire kit
Suspension/Wheels:
__SWT front strut brace
__Progress lowering springs [TBI]
__16x7 Rota J Specials
__205/45/16 Nankang NS-1's
Electronics :
__ScanGaugeII
__ICD keyless entry system
__Mio Digiwalker H610 GPS unit
__Nitro B erlinM obileW estex 2-way pager system
Fluids:
__Mobil1 performance oil filter
__Mobil1 5w30 Synthetic motor oil
__Mobil1 ATF Synthetic transmission oil
Audio:
__Pioneer TS-A1681R 6.5" 4-Way Speakers [front]
__Directed Electronics pre-wiring
__custom trunk enclosure [removed complete system]
Next on the list:
__KYB-GR2 shocks
__Progress rear sway bar
__Optima red top
...and many, many more
I'll continue to post more updates + pictures as more progress gets done.
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!!! Leave a comment and rate me if you have time!!!!
~"bboyalan" Moderator of AerioStyle.com
