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Uncategorized Posted on2021-08-092021-08-09

Youtube Appearance

My van was recently featured on the JDM SEA Youtube series, hosted by Knight Alyxander on his channel, Konnichiwa Seattle. Definitely check out Knight’s other […] Read More

Exterior Posted on2021-02-162021-03-26

Hubcaps for Stock 12″ Wheels

A couple of weeks ago, I finally managed to accumulate a set of four matching hubcaps for my van’s stock 12″ wheels. I had been […] Read More

Exterior, Maintenance, Upgrades Posted on2020-09-092020-10-10

Wheel and Tire Info

I have begun compiling all the information I can find regarding wheel and tire options that work on 5th generation (1990s) Sambars. Click here to […] Read More

Exterior, Interior, Upgrades Posted on2020-09-072020-09-07

Backup Camera

This one’s a little bit extreme. I designed and installed a custom backup camera. The first thing you need to do is install a head […] Read More

Interior, Upgrades Posted on2020-07-112021-11-26

Keyless Entry/Power Door Locks

Tl;dr: I bought an aftermarket power door lock/keyless entry kit. It went really well but it took a lot of time to install it. My […] Read More

Interior, Upgrades Posted on2020-05-102020-05-10

Cargo Tie-Down Rings

I added four D-rings in the cargo area to help strap down cargo. I bought these D-rings off Amazon and fastened them using M6 socket […] Read More

Audio, Interior, Upgrades Posted on2020-01-192020-01-19

Stereo Upgrade

The Sambar only came with two tiny speakers up front, and nothing else. I initially replaced these with a set of Pyle 4×6″ speakers, hoping […] Read More

Audio, Upgrades Posted on2020-01-192020-01-19

Android Head Unit

Many years ago, I installed an Android tablet in my 2002 WRX in place of the head unit. Later, I installed an Android head unit […] Read More

Interior Posted on2019-11-142019-11-26

Window Tint Removal

Update: At least one source is now telling me that these vans did NOT come with any tint from the factory. So, in my case, […] Read More

Engine, Maintenance Posted on2019-11-142019-11-14

Engine Tune-up

I bought this supercharged Sambar tune-up kit from minitruck.ca which includes a set of wires, spark plugs, a distributor cap, and rotor. Immediately obvious differences […] Read More

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