Nice write up!    I also just bought a 2008 manual ZC31S a few weeks back for my son to learn driving.    We absolutely love it!  I got the car in almost stock condition with only lowered using Eibach springs and 17' black Lenso rims with super thin 205/40/17 tires. I hate the rims/tire size combo coz the ride is damn harsh so within a few weeks I changed them to white 5Zigen 15x7 using Hankook V12 Evo 2 tires size 195/55/15. Now way much better as the ride is much more comfortable without sacrificing the handling and it accelerates even faster now due to less weight. IMHO it looks better too coz more proportional (small car matched with small rims) and more racing look (white rims on white car).

I also have remapped mine using RRP v2, agree that it's highly recommended as the torque response especially from low-mid rpm is much more punchy. I have mod my exhaust using 4-2-1 headers and Suzuki Sport rear muffler. Now the response is even more meaty with more top end while sounding sweet all the way! 

I also have tried ron 97 & 100 but currently I'm just filling it up with 95 and it still works fine, just a slightly less throttle response than 97 but not so noticeable and more importantly no knocking. Fuel consumption IMHO is excellent as I can still easily get 10-11km/ltr while driving aggressively most of the time. Last round I tried to drive smoother and more patient and able to get 12.4km/ltr, but for me it's hard to drive slowly with this car as I just feel I want to floor it all the time coz it's so fun!   

What I love about this car:
1. Great, sharp handling with good steering feedback. The handling is surprisingly neutral for a FWD car that makes this car loves eating corners fast!
2. Good engine power for its' size, making it a true pocket rocket and can surprise those with bigger cars!
3. Nice manual gearbox with very short ratios and short throw action too, great for acceleration. Like you said the clutch pedal feel is also just nice.
4. Good fuel consumption.
5. Excellent front seats, hugging the body nicely almost as good as Recaros in Evos or WRXs but easier to live with.
6. Good pedal positioning/alignment.
7. Good brakes.
8. Rear folding seats to allow carrying larger stuff.
9. Last but not least 8 airbags for safety! No other cars in this class has as many airbags s this little baby.

What I think are not so good in this car (but nothing major):
1. Seating position just a bit high.
2. No auto down for driver's window.
3. It needs a 6th gear!    That's why ZC32S has a 6th gear.
4. Even though the braking power is good enough but the brake pedal feel is on the soft side.
5. Also like your experience, it's slightly nervous at the rear but if this is the small price to pay for making it so neutral and well balanced during cornering then I'll gladly live with it! 
6. The turning radius is surprisingly wide for such small car! It's even wider than my other much longer cars! Feels almost like doing a U-turn in an Evo. 
7. Rattling around the driver's side power window switches.
8. Seems to attract other small cars like Myvi and Ford Fiesta S to cucuk from behind to try test you! 

For further upgrades, later today I want to install coil on plug for every cylinder to make a bit more power/improve response, plus a drop-in after market air filter. Also considering to upgrade the brakes maybe with a 2 pot caliper and later better performance pads once the current pads finished. I'm not considering to install any chassis stiffening bars yet since I think the chassis is stiff and sweet handling enough for now.

As for repairs, I haven't done much yet since I just got the car and so far don't see much issues as the car is running beautifully. Planning to bring it to check the engine mountings and suspension bushings, and replace the cam cover gasket coz got some oil leaks there.

Btw where do you get the RRP 5th gear ratio replacement? How much does it cost? Where do you bring your car to service/repair? I'm thinking to bring mine to Stephen Loh at Fine Works Garage.

First car for your son is a ZC31S?! I'm sure he's going to drive it fast and furious, might be headache for you later! Haha!

Yup I agreed with those drawback. Especially tall seating position and wide turning circle!! There is a lowered stock seat mount from RRP too, but I think they no longer have any stock left.

I got the RRP 5th gear from Kegani Racing, they are the official dealer of RRP stuffs in MY. Got it plus installation for about RM16XX. But I think there are cheaper used unit from some garage specialized in Swift, look them up on FB or Mudah.

I did my major repair at Genuine Auto Service in Kajang, the mechanic used to work at Suzuki MY service center. Experienced and friendly, look him up in FB by "CWTan Wing".

By the way, how much you paid for the 5Zigen 15x7 ?
RRP goodies!! RRP Website

Yeah I have not much choice, because I want a small but cool, fun manual Japanese car with the most airbags which is within my budget of rm30k which he will also like so that's the only option. I also don't feel like buying just any junk of a car (even though that might be easier) for him coz I also want him to like the car so he'll take care of it. So yeah, that's how we ended up buying this car.

Oh that guy, yeah I saw his posts a lot in FB. Hmm Kajang a bit too far for me.

I paid rm900 for the rims. Not cheap but quite desperate since it's difficult to find original rims for 15x7 or 15x6.5 with 5x114.3 PCD. Was considering to just put back the stock 16' rims but the 195/50/16 tire size is not much choice for good UHP tires and much more expensive too.

Thx for the info on Kegani Racing & RRP, will try to check out.

Sweet ride. Makes me want to buy one as well. Good car to play around with.

I've been thinking of getting an 15 inch too. Better tire choice and while the original 16 inch looks cool, it's a pain to clean it as it has so many spoke.

Looking for something like TE37, but the price is 2 to 3K. . . Too expensive.

I've only briefly tested the Iriz 1.3 manual, don't like the shifter feel and long shift throw.

If compare spec to spec for 1.6. The Iriz engine is tune for good torque (150Nm at 4000rpm vs ZC31S 148Nm at 4800rpm), rather than top power like the 1.6 in ZC31S. So the Iriz 1.6 should be good to drive in stop go. But high rev ZC31S more power (125HP vs 107HP in Iriz 1.6)

But the Iriz 1.6 is about 100kg heavier than ZC31S (about 1080kg), surely will affect its handling. But I think that's because it is bigger than ZC31S, hence should be more comfortable too.

Lastly, Iriz 1.6 manual is a rare beast, Proton only produce it in small number and no longer build them. Can find a few of them pop up for sell on Mudah.

Really nice write-up bro

Sounds so much fun, felt like kena poisoned....

Just sharing from an owner's perspective. As not many people own this model, hard to get a real owner review.

Just sharing from an owner's perspective. As not many people own this model, hard to get a real owner review.

It is that much fun!    What surprised me the most after buying this car is the handling, didn't expect it to be as sharp and neutral. Then the response/acceleration is quick enough to surprise bigger cars. It basically lives up the term pocket rocket.

I've been driving it every day now while on certain days I teach my son to drive it. After driving my other AT car for so long, driving this manual SSS is really enjoyable for me and at least fulfills my craving to drive a manual car again. Now my other car is just sleeping for a over a month now! 
It's becoming a very rare car also nowadays. So few manual cars available on sale.

Dem......i feel like robbing a bank now (my bank account number too small  )

My wife also talking about manual transmission....dem......can't find other solid excuses to get a SSS....

Wife wants a manual car?? That's a rarity so you should take advantage of that!    Previous owner of my car was also a female though. 

I just checked there are only 4 manual ZC31S on sale now in Mudah and only 1 seems in good condition but the price is a bit high! And I know for sure there's already someone eyeing on it too. 
https://www.mudah.my/2008+Suzuki+Swift+Spor...M+-68140796.htm

I had previously also checked out this unit before but decided not to buy it because the rear boot somehow was so wet/filled with water until the rear carpet got a lot of fungus! 
https://www.mudah.my/Suzuki+Swift+1+6+M+5+s...ec-66620529.htm

Then there's this one in Penang from Carlist, seems pretty cheap but not sure if ori ZC31S or converted one from ZC21. https://www.carlist.my/used-cars/2007-suzuk...tchback/5125061
I encountered one unit whereby full conversion had been done and the car is in good condition too asking only rm26k, but found out from the chassis/engines stamping on the passenger door frame that it's actually converted unit.

Maybe for you get the newer 2013-2014 ZC32S so can still easily get loan, but the price is steep and also still very rare, like this one below.
https://www.mudah.my/2013+Suzuki+SWIFT+1+6+...M+-65137615.htm
Last time for just about 3 weeks got 1 white unit on sale for just around rm56k but now gone already so maybe sold out.

She kinda harp about learning her driving with manual but after that, only driving automatic cars, so.....

I would err more towards the ZC32S don't have much resources to really restore the faithful older ZC31S....

Dem....decisions decisions decisions....  

But if ZC32S, my wife will harp that she's the only manual with 6 speed in the whole office 

Anyway, can you manage to find the official spec list for local ZC32S?

Well if you get a good and relatively stock ZC31S like mine then not much to restore actually.

6 speed is good leh, I wish mine has 6th gear!

General spec can see here:
https://swiftclubbrunei.blogspot.com/2012/0...c32s-specs.html
Plus at least 8 airbags, not sure if got VSC/TRC or not though.

I believe there surely is a way to sway de......  

There is a will, there is definitely a way.

Found out one of the website managed by paultan has malaysia specifications :
https://www.carbase.my/suzuki/swift-sport/zc32s/1.6-mt-2013

Not 8 airbag, but still got 7 left

And that weird tyre sizing.....195/50/R16.....

She kinda harp about learning her driving with manual but after that, only driving automatic cars, so.....

I would err more towards the ZC32S don't have much resources to really restore the faithful older ZC31S....

Dem....decisions decisions decisions....  

But if ZC32S, my wife will harp that she's the only manual with 6 speed in the whole office 

Anyway, can you manage to find the official spec list for local ZC32S?

There's really nothing much to restore, unless the car you get is in very bad shape like body dent, rust, paint fade, serious engine problem... all easily noticeable when viewing the car.

Your wife is a gem, not many women appreciate manual tranny car. Go get one! You can also consider fun manual car below:

Proton Satria Neo CPS - if can get the limited R3 version with the 145hp engine.
Proton Gen2 CPS - More practical, 0-100km/h in 10.6 seconds, 0.1 second slower than Neo CPS.
Honda CR-Z - Sweet 6 speed manual, but rear seat is a joke! Slightly larger kid also uncomfortable.

Above are the cars I considered before settle with ZC31S. You decide.

There's really nothing much to restore, unless the car you get is in very bad shape like body dent, rust, paint fade, serious engine problem... all easily noticeable when viewing the car.

Your wife is a gem, not many women appreciate manual tranny car. Go get one! You can also consider fun manual car below:

Proton Satria Neo CPS - if can get the limited R3 version with the 145hp engine.
Proton Gen2 CPS - More practical, 0-100km/h in 10.6 seconds, 0.1 second slower than Neo CPS.
Honda CR-Z - Sweet 6 speed manual, but rear seat is a joke! Slightly larger kid also uncomfortable.

Above are the cars I considered before settle with ZC31S. You decide.

Alright thanks for the advice will try to find a good unit first,seems like not much selling on mudah that i saw,guess have to wait for the right one hehehe

there is so much i'd learnt from one single thread

thumb ups and thanks to all

Yeah, its a very rare car now, in total seems only 6 genuine ZC31S in mudah now for both manual and auto versions in the whole Malaysia! Good luck and happy hunting. 
Welcome.    Are you also an owner or looking for one?

Hi

PM me.  I can recommend  one manual 2007 unit for sale if price is right . Individual owner

I've just replace the stock ZC31S wheel for an aftermarket wheel. The stock wheel are nice but kinda heavy. Below are the spec of the stock alloy wheel.

Size: 16 inch x 6J
Lug pattern: 5 x PCD 114.3
Lug type: Conical (or acorn)
Offset: +50
Center bore: 60.1mm
Weight: 8.4kg

still looking for 1,any Individual owner selling their zc31s manual ?budget around 30-35 k ,prefer 2008 year and above as it still can be loan,any owner selling can whatsapp me at 0168309341 fai thank you very much

yes mudah ones all sold,still looking around do contact me if anyone selling 0168309341,thank you

yes mudah ones all sold,still looking around do contact me if anyone selling 0168309341,thank you

Go get a Singapore scrap unit & get a mech to perform the transplant.

hello just wondering if anyone know the difference of type 1 and type 2 zc31s,i know there is some cosmetic difference and the ratio of the gearbox for 1st gear and final drive,any which is better to get type 1 or type 2 ya thank you

For those looking, now got 4 on sale!
https://www.mudah.my/2011+Suzuki+Swift+1+6+...8282.htm?last=1
https://www.mudah.my/2010+Suzuki+SWIFT+1+6+...ED-71795507.htm
https://www.mudah.my/2008+Suzuki+Swift+1+6+M+-71816225.htm
https://www.mudah.my/+ORI+SWIFT+SPORT+2008+...M+-70196633.htm

The first one seems to be the best example if it's truly a 2011 car.

i am processing loan for the 2nd 1,hopefully will get the car soon,only thing is there is abit of water leak at the rear boot area,suspect from the vent behind the bumper

Ah congrats then! That one looks good especially with the Greddy front lip, and seems a good deal also ya.  Just wondering why there are bumper clips at the front? Hopefully not because of frontal accident before that broke the inner bumper mountings.

the car i bring foreman check also no accident front and rear,no idea why he put the bumper clip,but i will be throwing those away,getting rusty the bumper clip

So it's true 2010 made car or actually older? How much is the final price if I may ask?

its actually 2009 year,price is 35k as used car dealer got few k of process fees as usual

Typical used car dealer trick to bait customer but then mark up price.

Yeah no choice,still lucky to found 1 with accident free as i have been looking for few month,most of the zc31s i view are involved in accident before

Really? Last time when I was looking for mine, I only saw 1 which had accidents before but the rest also had other issues.
Anyway good that you finally got one and then you can join the Swift Club Malaysia. We just had year end gathering organized by Swift Gang in GlennMarie, estimated around 160-170 cars attending!

Good day everyone 9 years owner of Swift Sport ZC31S reporting in. Just stumbled upon this thread.

Glad to see many still enjoying the good old ZC31S, thou mine no longer daily driven now she's still put a smile on my face whenever I drive her and making me using the longer route home. The joy of small hatch with good body to power ratio this is.

Mine still running strong even after 9 years. With proper maintenance this thing can last for ages and take the beating you throw at it.

Bought one 2010 auto recently. everything on stock, no modification. Just Feel steering not so precise when cornering, anything to look out for?
Is it normal that gap between tyre and fender at front narrower then at the rear?
Car looks like kind of sink in front. absorber or spring problem?

Any mods that you've done on it?

Yup, some add on to enhance the drivability of the car.
Monster Sport CF Airbox
Sunline Racing Header
Exedy Organic clutch
Ultra ignition cable
SLR 60mm mid pipe
Fujitsubo AUTHORIZE RM muffler
Cusco front and rear strut bar
Cusco front and rear anti roll bar
HKS torsion beam brace kit
Miracle X Bar
Stiff ring
Suzuki Sport Short Shifter
16x7 SSR Type C
Ohlins DFV Coilovers
Endless 500c brake pad

i think that's about it 

Yup, some add on to enhance the drivability of the car.
Monster Sport CF Airbox
Sunline Racing Header
Exedy Organic clutch
Ultra ignition cable
SLR 60mm mid pipe
Fujitsubo AUTHORIZE RM muffler
Cusco front and rear strut bar
Cusco front and rear anti roll bar
HKS torsion beam brace kit
Miracle X Bar
Stiff ring
Suzuki Sport Short Shifter
16x7 SSR Type C
Ohlins DFV Coilovers
Endless 500c brake pad

i think that's about it 

This is an owner's opinion on owning a second hand manual 2008 Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC31S).

For driving enthusiast in Malaysia, there are not many choice for an affordable and fun manual car. So for those who is considering a ZC31S, can refer to my experience below.

I bought a manual 2008 ZC31S in 2017 for RM33k on the road. The car had 80k on odometer, unmodified, and is officially brought in by Suzuki Malaysia back then.
It is the facelift version, most notably change is the engine redline raise to 7000rpm. A taller 1st gear and shorter final drive for manual gearbox. So when cruising at 100km/h in 5th gear, engine RPM is 3500 (before facelift is 3300RPM).

Coming from Kelisa, ZC31S feels a lot more planted and solid. But surprisingly, practicality is only slightly better than Kelisa, especially the boot space which is only slightly bigger. There is a boot separator, if you fold or remove it will give you a deeper boot space. There is no pocket behind the driver and passenger seat, which is weird because the normal Swift has it.

The ZC31S does not come with spare tire, because the boot space become shallower to accommodate the twin exit exhaust. It only has tire repair kit.
The manual gearbox is very nice to use. The gear stick shift throw is short and accurate, at least when compare to Kelisa. All 5 forward gear are close ratio, you can even go uphill using 5th gear at about 50km/h!
The clutch feedback feel nice and easy to modulate. There is a noticeable throttle lag when compare to Kelisa, which is really annoying, luckily after market have fix for it.
The car has a bit of rattling noise from front suspension when going through bad road, some rattling from driver side mirror. It's acceptable for me.
ZC31S accept minimum RON95, recommend RON98. Below are my experience with different RON fuel:
RON95  (less power, better FC O_o )
RON97  (better power, poorer FC)
RON100 (same like RON97, but feel even more powerful after ECU reflash, I could be wrong)
VPower Racing (same like RON97)

My average FC is 13.5km/l or 7.4l/100km, with RRP fifth gear and using RON97.
On with the list of parts repair or replacement done within a year of owning it. I skip those regular wear and tear stuffs like spark plugs and transmission fluid.
Engine mounting 
Oil filter housing O ring
Front suspension mounting
Front stabiliser bush
Thermostat housing      (Corroded and leaking due to previous owner run ONLY WATER in cooling system!)
Coolant hose T Joint    (Same as above)
Rear shock absorber    (Replace with Kayaba Excel G, original Monroe is too expensive)
O2 sensor              (both top and bottom, used unit)
Exhaust manifold        (Top O2 sensor stuck, so gotta replace too, used unit)
Reverse sensor          (Botch paint job sprayed over the original reverse sensor, render it useless!)
Magnetic Clutch Kit    (Keep blowing fuse hence no cold air. The magnet insulation has cracked)
Blower fan              (Was noisy, so replace it)
Reinstall windshield    (Leaking due to previous poor fitting)

Cost about RM3600 for all above including the workmanship incurred.
Modification done:
RRP Reinforced Fifth High Gear Kit  (Replace original fifth gear. Lower 500RPM from original gear, less noisy at highway. Recommended if frequent highway drive.)
RRP Super ROM Version 2 ECU reflash  (Eliminate throttle lag, stronger low and mid RPM performance, raise redline to 7800RPM. FC same. Definitely recommended!!)
Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar        (Used, don't feel much different maybe because I'm not hardcore corner freak)
So if you decide to get one, there's a strong community on FB too. Parts are easy to get too. So worry not. 

Can i know how much does the rrp super ecu cost? Computer and the remap. And where did u bought it from? Trying to get one of those, now surveying for prices. Cheers!!

I just got the map loaded into the stock ECU for rm300. If you buy separate ECU then would cost a lot more.

It will work just the same as the rrp sport computer??
If yes please recommend where to get one.
Just changed to open pod and muffler, hope to get better hp and torque💪💪

Nice write up! Now already kena poison... looking for 2nd hand here... don't mind ZC32S or ZC31S whichever comes first...

ZC31S got a few on sale now but ZC32S seems none!

Hi 6UE5T, u seem like very enthusiasm about zc31s, i am looking for a unit now, may i ask if you know swift sport got 2 type of final drive 4.388 vs 4.235. one is pre-facelift and facelift, is malaysia unit all comes with different type of final drive according to year?? and also facelift ZC31S got EPS button switch, do our local unit got this button too? if got which model year above only got the EPS switch?

i was a suzuki 1.5 2008 owner until 2018. then sold it off replace with a polo volks.

the polo volks got a higher top, but the prob is, it is not like swift.. where you drive u feel like speeding. in Polo, u drive, u feel like relax only. drive slow2 like org tua. 

Now im searching back the fun and probably aiming the sport zc31s. seems like alot in mudah.

my question is.. will i enjoy the drive ( 140km daily ) with the sport model? aiming to buy one by end year this year.

I've replied your pm in ZTH forum. 
Well I personally feel 140km daily in this car would be a bit much but of course people might have different level of tolerance to harshness so its up to you. The ZC31S manual is more suitable just for fun short drives, not for long drives especially due to its' short gearbox ratios and rather stiff suspension. If you want for longer drives then probably better to buy the newer ZC32S because its more comfortable and has 6 speed gearbox but the price is about double the ZC31S.

oh my really? that's too bad. kinda remind me of my old proton with short shift gb. its very uncomfortable riding the highway and no such thing as a relaxing drive.

Well, i have to do a research again.

Worst come to worst i'll just get any temp car and keep saving until i get my dream car.

Thanks for your advise.

If you just drive it slow like around 80-90kph on the highway then still not bad as the rpm is lower, just slow only. 😂

haha defeats the purpose already.

once in a while i do like to drive very fast.

My decision came down to this car also due to the mild explosive power from cruising to speeding then back to cruising again.. 

There is a taller 5th gear though that will drop the rpm by about 500 in 5th, so instead of 110kph@4000rpm, it will be 3500. Still high but not as high strung. I also already bought this 5th gear kit, just waiting for time to install it.

god damn that's high.

In comparison, my polo D6 ( 6th gear ) at 110kph are 2500rpm.

i always cruise below 2000rpm.

How much did it cost you?

110kph@ 4000rpm is high indeed.

I bought the gear set used for rm1.1k, not yet including installation which probably need another rm200.

Yup, some add on to enhance the drivability of the car.
Monster Sport CF Airbox
Sunline Racing Header
Exedy Organic clutch
Ultra ignition cable
SLR 60mm mid pipe
Fujitsubo AUTHORIZE RM muffler
Cusco front and rear strut bar
Cusco front and rear anti roll bar
HKS torsion beam brace kit
Miracle X Bar
Stiff ring
Suzuki Sport Short Shifter
16x7 SSR Type C
Ohlins DFV Coilovers
Endless 500c brake pad

i think that's about it 

wat wat wat, u cant have any suzuki sport discussion here without me.
owned 3 swifts;
1. 1.5 auto
2. 1.5 manual zc31s
3. 1.6 manual zc32s

unfortunately sold coz coudlnt fit stroller for my kid, n when installed baby seat theres no space at the back at all in the zc32s.

since then bought hrv, have 2 babies now (human ones) and then moved on to motorcycling!

wat wat wat, u cant have any suzuki sport discussion here without me.
owned 3 swifts;
1. 1.5 auto
2. 1.5 manual zc31s
3. 1.6 manual zc32s

unfortunately sold coz coudlnt fit stroller for my kid, n when installed baby seat theres no space at the back at all in the zc32s.

since then bought hrv, have 2 babies now (human ones) and then moved on to motorcycling!

My friend would like to sell of his ZC31s swift sport with minor mod

UR REAR ANTI ROLL BAR
UR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR
UR REAR TOWER BAR
UR FRONT LOWER BAR
CUSCO ABSORBER
ZERO TO HUNDRED OPEN POT
TM WORKS PLUG CABLE AND COIL SPRING
FRONT AND REAR PROJECT U BRAKE PAD
5 ZIGEN EXHAUST MUFFLER
EXHAUST HEADER AND MIDDLE IS FROM KAKI EXHAUST
TE37 COPY RIM THAILAND
RAYS NUT ORI FROM KAKI MOTOR

manual or auto?

its manual

My friend would like to sell of his ZC31s swift sport with minor mod

UR REAR ANTI ROLL BAR
UR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR
UR REAR TOWER BAR
UR FRONT LOWER BAR
CUSCO ABSORBER
ZERO TO HUNDRED OPEN POT
TM WORKS PLUG CABLE AND COIL SPRING
FRONT AND REAR PROJECT U BRAKE PAD
5 ZIGEN EXHAUST MUFFLER
EXHAUST HEADER AND MIDDLE IS FROM KAKI EXHAUST
TE37 COPY RIM THAILAND
RAYS NUT ORI FROM KAKI MOTOR

My friend would like to sell of his ZC31s swift sport with minor mod

UR REAR ANTI ROLL BAR
UR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR
UR REAR TOWER BAR
UR FRONT LOWER BAR
CUSCO ABSORBER
ZERO TO HUNDRED OPEN POT
TM WORKS PLUG CABLE AND COIL SPRING
FRONT AND REAR PROJECT U BRAKE PAD
5 ZIGEN EXHAUST MUFFLER
EXHAUST HEADER AND MIDDLE IS FROM KAKI EXHAUST
TE37 COPY RIM THAILAND
RAYS NUT ORI FROM KAKI MOTOR