My 2006 Nissan X-Terra - Page 2

Blind_Io · September 29th, 2009, 2:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by argatoga

If I don't see a dead animal in the back within the next couple months I will be disappointed (yes humans/zombies do count).

I know you don't want to disappoint a random jack ass on the Intertubes.

When I bought it, the owner said there might be a bit of blood in the back from a Pheasant he got the other day. Apparently the plastic bag leaked a bit.

I told him not to worry about it. The back is all hard plastic anyway and it wipes up.

Oh, and the X-Terra is definitely NOT a Soft-Roader! This one is the Off Road edition with upgraded springs, Blistin shocks, full skid plates, and a locking diff. A soft-roader is something like a Murano, or Escape with unibody construction, independent car-based suspension all around, AWD with no 4Lo, and lots of lightweight dangly bits to break off on rocks.

The X is a tough body-on-frame vehicle that is within 500 lb of the old FJ80 in terms of weight. That should tell you how beefy everything is under that fashionable bodywork.

nouseferaname90 · September 29th, 2009, 5:01 PM

Nice! finally no more civic of doom.

Whappeh · September 29th, 2009, 5:09 PM

My first car was an Xterra. You can crash the car into a wall at 40 and not bend the frame.

thevictor390 · September 29th, 2009, 7:24 PM

I agree that it has a bit of the look of a soft-roader, but cover it with mud and some hefty dents and I don't think anyone would argue

I've always liked the XTerra without really having particular reason to, and kudos for using an SUV the way it's meant to be used.

matt2000 · September 29th, 2009, 7:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Oh, and the X-Terra is definitely NOT a Soft-Roader! This one is the Off Road edition with upgraded springs, Blistin shocks, full skid plates, and a locking diff. A soft-roader is something like a Murano, or Escape with unibody construction, independent car-based suspension all around, AWD with no 4Lo, and lots of lightweight dangly bits to break off on rocks.

The X is a tough body-on-frame vehicle that is within 500 lb of the old FJ80 in terms of weight. That should tell you how beefy everything is under that fashionable bodywork.

Locking diff and skid plates do = proper off roader, I'm sorry.

I suppose I just have a different view on what a soft-roader is, blame Land Rover. Does it have solid axles or it independent suspension? I know very little about these.

Blind_Io · September 29th, 2009, 11:33 PM

The front is independent, the rear is solid. Unfortunately the only solid front that is on the market today (that I know of in the US) is Jeep, and it's unreliable and powered by a minivan motor. Fortunately, there is a solid front axle conversion kit that is highly recommended.

That might happen at some point, but I want to see how it does with the IFS first.

jayhawk · September 30th, 2009, 1:01 AM

"Softrider" Xterra's they are not. From day one they were built to punished severely and ask for more more more!

Very few are driven purposely though.
What is baffling is the brush guard; it looks like with the one equipped on your vehicle, my car would have a better approach angle. Oh! And that reminds me. Make sure to invest in a attitude/pitch gauge. Even in Wisconsin we used those.

Spectre · September 30th, 2009, 1:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt2000

Locking diff and skid plates do = proper off roader, I'm sorry.

I suppose I just have a different view on what a soft-roader is, blame Land Rover. Does it have solid axles or it independent suspension? I know very little about these.

Yes, blame Land Rover for claiming their softroader (Freelander) was a real offroader when everyone knows it isn't.

Nissan's one of the few companies that's very careful to delineate which one of their SUVs is to be used for what. For example, they specifically state that the Murano and Rogue are intended for urban/pavement use only and the marketing reflects this. The Pathfinder (current iteration) is offered as a more urbane offroader, more street oriented though still quite capable off road. The XTerra is the full-house offroader (descended from my WD21 Pathfinder) with little to no compromise made for on-road usage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

"Softrider" Xterra's they are not. From day one they were built to punished severely and ask for more more more!

Very few are driven purposely though.
What is baffling is the brush guard; it looks like with the one equipped on your vehicle, my car would have a better approach angle. Oh! And that reminds me. Make sure to invest in a attitude/pitch gauge. Even in Wisconsin we used those.

Nissan has a very nice clinometer that's actually a heads-up display unit. They can be special ordered through US dealers and are quite nice. Too expensive for me, though. There's also some of the NISMO clinometers offered from Nissan as well.

If you're looking for a lift for it, look long and hard at the Calmini products. They're among the best (historically) for Nissan lift kits.

gaasc · September 30th, 2009, 2:01 AM

i'm going to hijack this thread for a little bit, spectre: by any chance is your WD21 a red 2-door?

Spectre · September 30th, 2009, 2:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaasc

i'm going to hijack this thread for a little bit, spectre: by any chance is your WD21 a red 2-door?

Red yes, two door no.

gaasc · September 30th, 2009, 2:17 AM

so you didn't came over here to preach on about Jaaaaaaaags (and murder me in my sleep)

JipJopJones · September 30th, 2009, 3:54 AM

Nice truck... I've always liked the X-Terra. From what I've heard it's quite a capable vehicle

BerserkerCatSplat · September 30th, 2009, 4:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

The front is independent, the rear is solid. Unfortunately the only solid front that is on the market today (that I know of in the US) is Jeep, and it's unreliable and powered by a minivan motor.

The current-gen Grand Cherokee (the closest Jeep to the XTerra) is also unfortunately independent-front. The 2004 was the last GC to have solids all-around, and it was a pretty solid vehicle overall, UAW or otherwise. I'd love an 04 with the 4.7HO.

Anyway, congrats on the new ride!

Blind_Io · September 30th, 2009, 5:47 AM

Kind of lost the light, and we were under a canopy of trees, but you get the idea:

Happy Blind_Io is Happy.

Are you going to eat that?

Eating a tailgate dinner next to the stream in Big Cottonwood Canyon among the fall leaves. There was a photoshoot going on about 50 yards downstream.

We are under a Winter Storm Advisory until Thursday at noon, 6-12 inches of "Global Warming" is predicted in the mountains. I will probably return to the canyon tomorrow to play in the snow.

Crazyjeeper · September 30th, 2009, 5:51 AM

Nice tires too.

Blind_Io · September 30th, 2009, 5:58 AM

Just got them today, with bad weather on the horizon it needed to be done. The ones that were on it before were about .5mm away from totally bald.

Redliner · September 30th, 2009, 6:19 AM

You look much better when you smile.

That´s a first, I think.

Blind_Io · September 30th, 2009, 6:25 AM

Thanks, you're cute too, cupcake.

I find I get better results by scowling and looking pissed off. Most people just want to get the big angry guy what he wants so he leaves.

So, I'm kind of like a Wookie that way.

watisdis · September 30th, 2009, 6:34 PM

Nice ride. What model/size tires are those?

Redliner · September 30th, 2009, 6:54 PM

Can you blame them for fearing you?

September 29th, 2009, 5:01 PM	#22
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Whappeh Joined: Aug 21st, 2006 Last Online: 3:32 AM Location: Orlando, FL/Portland, ME Age: 23 Posts: 1,550 Car: 06 Impreza 2.5i Rep Power: 97	My first car was an Xterra. You can crash the car into a wall at 40 and not bend the frame. __________________ Go White Sox! - Go Arsenal! Travel now, journey infinitely!

September 29th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#26
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	The front is independent, the rear is solid. Unfortunately the only solid front that is on the market today (that I know of in the US) is Jeep, and it's unreliable and powered by a minivan motor. Fortunately, there is a solid front axle conversion kit that is highly recommended. That might happen at some point, but I want to see how it does with the IFS first. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

September 30th, 2009, 1:01 AM	#27
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:19 AM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,475 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	"Softrider" Xterra's they are not. From day one they were built to punished severely and ask for more more more! Very few are driven purposely though. What is baffling is the brush guard; it looks like with the one equipped on your vehicle, my car would have a better approach angle. Oh! And that reminds me. Make sure to invest in a attitude/pitch gauge. Even in Wisconsin we used those. __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

September 30th, 2009, 2:01 AM	#29
gaasc Post Whore Joined: Apr 26th, 2008 Last Online: 5:02 AM Location: Honduras Age: 16 Posts: 1,261 Rep Power: 58	i'm going to hijack this thread for a little bit, spectre: by any chance is your WD21 a red 2-door? __________________ Finally got a sig! ^you have been mind raped RED PICKUPS LAST FOREVER!

September 29th, 2009, 7:24 PM	#24
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	I agree that it has a bit of the look of a soft-roader, but cover it with mud and some hefty dents and I don't think anyone would argue I've always liked the XTerra without really having particular reason to, and kudos for using an SUV the way it's meant to be used.

September 30th, 2009, 2:17 AM	#31
gaasc Post Whore Joined: Apr 26th, 2008 Last Online: 5:02 AM Location: Honduras Age: 16 Posts: 1,261 Rep Power: 58	so you didn't came over here to preach on about Jaaaaaaaags (and murder me in my sleep) __________________ Finally got a sig! ^you have been mind raped RED PICKUPS LAST FOREVER! Last edited by gaasc; September 30th, 2009 at 2:19 AM.

September 30th, 2009, 3:54 AM	#32
JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,867 Car: 1977 Jeep CJ5/1991 Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 33	Nice truck... I've always liked the X-Terra. From what I've heard it's quite a capable vehicle __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Rest well in the Hands of your new owner El Camino you will be mine again some day.

September 30th, 2009, 5:47 AM	#34
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Kind of lost the light, and we were under a canopy of trees, but you get the idea: Happy Blind_Io is Happy. Are you going to eat that? Eating a tailgate dinner next to the stream in Big Cottonwood Canyon among the fall leaves. There was a photoshoot going on about 50 yards downstream. We are under a Winter Storm Advisory until Thursday at noon, 6-12 inches of "Global Warming" is predicted in the mountains. I will probably return to the canyon tomorrow to play in the snow. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength Last edited by Blind_Io; September 30th, 2009 at 5:49 AM.

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Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 6:24 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,131 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	Nice tires too. __________________

September 30th, 2009, 5:58 AM	#36
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Just got them today, with bad weather on the horizon it needed to be done. The ones that were on it before were about .5mm away from totally bald. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

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Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 6:04 AM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,290 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 114	You look much better when you smile. That´s a first, I think. __________________ God told me to give you candy.

September 30th, 2009, 6:25 AM	#38
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,993 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Thanks, you're cute too, cupcake. I find I get better results by scowling and looking pissed off. Most people just want to get the big angry guy what he wants so he leaves. So, I'm kind of like a Wookie that way. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength Last edited by Blind_Io; September 30th, 2009 at 6:26 AM.

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Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 6:04 AM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,290 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 114	Can you blame them for fearing you? __________________ God told me to give you candy.

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