My 2006 Nissan X-Terra - Page 3

Blind_Io · September 30th, 2009, 7:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watisdis

Nice ride. What model/size tires are those?

BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO. Whatever the recommended size is, I don't recall.

jayhawk · September 30th, 2009, 10:57 PM

265/65/17 if I recall correctly.

And yes, scowling is very effective; doubly so for a little runt like me.

matt2000 · September 30th, 2009, 11:14 PM

New pictures look great. I can see why you'd want to lose the brush guard too, looks too wide. Tyres look nice and chunky, the BFG AT is a great pattern.

Blind_Io · September 30th, 2009, 11:59 PM

I don't have a problem with the width of the brushguard, it's how low it hangs and how far out it sticks out in front. It fucks up the approach angle.

Blind_Io · October 7th, 2009, 8:52 PM

First photos without the brush guard. I took the X out for a run in the desert south of Five Mile Pass.

It's kind of hard to see from this side, but there's a sharp rock ledge there.

My friend from California, who was too cold to get out of the car.

Don't touch my car:

killpanda · October 7th, 2009, 8:54 PM

Looks much nicer without the big bumper

TomCat · October 7th, 2009, 8:59 PM

Looks like fun. I may or may not go on a trip this weekend, since I'll be busy moving and painting and stuff.

Did you run lower tire pressures out there? Sharp rocks make me cringe.

Blind_Io · October 7th, 2009, 9:11 PM

Nope, I didn't. The regular pressure has plenty of flex in the tread and sidewall. I've run these same tires before and I know that they do fine at this pressure.

TomCat · October 7th, 2009, 9:32 PM

They're your tires.

I always drop mine down when going off road. It doesn't always prevent a sharp rock from slicing through the sidewall, but it certainly helps a bit. Do the X-Terra's come with a full size spare?

Oh, and have you practiced any tight U-turns off-road with the locker engaged?

Blind_Io · October 7th, 2009, 10:13 PM

I will frequently drop the pressure down, I just didn't think the terrain warranted it on that day. I even have an air compressor I bring to air back up again. It does come with a full size spare, which I had checked out when I got the new tires.

Nope, I haven't practiced tight turning with the locker engaged. I'm not really used to a locking diff, so I should probably practice that.

Crazyjeeper · October 7th, 2009, 10:35 PM

All the locker will do is scrub the inside tire or make you push wide (understeer). Its really fun when you try and make tight turns with the front and rear locked.

Blind_Io · October 8th, 2009, 1:22 AM

I bet. I only have the one locker in the back, but one of the things I love about the X is the tight turning radius. Of course if I'm engaging the locker that's probably the least of my worries.

jayhawk · October 8th, 2009, 1:43 AM

Nice to see an Xterra being properly used!

gtrietsc · October 8th, 2009, 6:18 AM

Dude, love it. I must admit though, I was a bigger fan looks wise of the previous generation Xterra. This one looks absolutely porked compared to the one it replaced. But standing alone, I like.

Also, I had to say I am surprised "ze Germannns" haven't made it over here yet to chide you for buying something you could do without.

Spectre · October 8th, 2009, 6:22 AM

This the lightbar you were thinking about getting?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lo-Pr...Q5fAccessories

Blind_Io · October 8th, 2009, 7:12 AM

Yup! That's the one! I still need to research what lights to mount on it.

As for buying something I don't need, I would say that I do need it. I thought about all the things that I do, skiing, shooting, camping, off roading, desert exploring, towing, and the logical choice was the X-Terra. I say that I do need it to live the life that I am living. I could change my life and get a G-Wiz and never leave the city, but what would be the point of that? It would be the same as being jailed in Alcatraz with a view of freedom and the smell of the Maxwell House coffee roasters and Ghirardelli chocolate wafting into the cell on the wind. It would be torture.

Spectre · October 8th, 2009, 8:04 AM

Hella 500s are a popular budget choice. You can also fit various Hella Rallye-series lights of progressively better output and expense, of course.

PIAA makes some great lights but at the same time they make some utter crap. Hella is almost never a bad choice.

Blind_Io · October 8th, 2009, 4:39 PM

I just took a look at the Hella series. I was hoping for something lower profile than the 500. I really like the look of the Rallye 4000i, but it's fuckin' expensive. I would cost $700 for four, not including linking the two wiring harnesses to a single switch.

So yeah, no time soon.

BerserkerCatSplat · October 8th, 2009, 4:52 PM

If you want low-profile, have you looked at the 550 or FF75?

Blind_Io · October 8th, 2009, 5:14 PM

The 550 might work, the Micro FF might also be a possiblility - do two of the Fog pattern and two of the Driving pattern.

September 30th, 2009, 10:57 PM	#42
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September 30th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#43
matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 2:26 AM Location: Meerkat Harborough, UK Age: 19 Posts: 5,616 Car: 1977 lol sprung Land Rover shed LFS Status: Rep Power: 101	New pictures look great. I can see why you'd want to lose the brush guard too, looks too wide. Tyres look nice and chunky, the BFG AT is a great pattern. __________________ Forza 3 Owners Club

September 30th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#44
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	I don't have a problem with the width of the brushguard, it's how low it hangs and how far out it sticks out in front. It fucks up the approach angle. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

October 7th, 2009, 8:52 PM	#45
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	First photos without the brush guard. I took the X out for a run in the desert south of Five Mile Pass. It's kind of hard to see from this side, but there's a sharp rock ledge there. My friend from California, who was too cold to get out of the car. Don't touch my car: __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

October 7th, 2009, 8:54 PM	#46
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Vancouver, BC (but I'm French :-p) Age: 23 Posts: 2,048 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 69	Looks much nicer without the big bumper __________________ Ouh yeah !

October 7th, 2009, 8:59 PM	#47
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 7:02 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,177 Rep Power: 70	Looks like fun. I may or may not go on a trip this weekend, since I'll be busy moving and painting and stuff. Did you run lower tire pressures out there? Sharp rocks make me cringe. __________________

October 7th, 2009, 9:11 PM	#48
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Nope, I didn't. The regular pressure has plenty of flex in the tread and sidewall. I've run these same tires before and I know that they do fine at this pressure. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

October 7th, 2009, 9:32 PM	#49
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 7:02 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,177 Rep Power: 70	They're your tires. I always drop mine down when going off road. It doesn't always prevent a sharp rock from slicing through the sidewall, but it certainly helps a bit. Do the X-Terra's come with a full size spare? Oh, and have you practiced any tight U-turns off-road with the locker engaged? __________________

October 7th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#50
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	I will frequently drop the pressure down, I just didn't think the terrain warranted it on that day. I even have an air compressor I bring to air back up again. It does come with a full size spare, which I had checked out when I got the new tires. Nope, I haven't practiced tight turning with the locker engaged. I'm not really used to a locking diff, so I should probably practice that. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

October 7th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#51
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 8:03 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,135 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	All the locker will do is scrub the inside tire or make you push wide (understeer). Its really fun when you try and make tight turns with the front and rear locked. __________________

October 8th, 2009, 1:22 AM	#52
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	I bet. I only have the one locker in the back, but one of the things I love about the X is the tight turning radius. Of course if I'm engaging the locker that's probably the least of my worries. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

October 8th, 2009, 1:43 AM	#53
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	Nice to see an Xterra being properly used! __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

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gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 32 Posts: 1,241 Car: '06 BMW X3, '07 Ford F-150 FX4 Rep Power: 38	Dude, love it. I must admit though, I was a bigger fan looks wise of the previous generation Xterra. This one looks absolutely porked compared to the one it replaced. But standing alone, I like. Also, I had to say I am surprised "ze Germannns" haven't made it over here yet to chide you for buying something you could do without. __________________

October 8th, 2009, 6:22 AM	#55
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 9:12 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,359 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	This the lightbar you were thinking about getting? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lo-Pr...Q5fAccessories __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike) Last edited by Spectre; October 8th, 2009 at 6:23 AM.

October 8th, 2009, 7:12 AM	#56
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	Yup! That's the one! I still need to research what lights to mount on it. As for buying something I don't need, I would say that I do need it. I thought about all the things that I do, skiing, shooting, camping, off roading, desert exploring, towing, and the logical choice was the X-Terra. I say that I do need it to live the life that I am living. I could change my life and get a G-Wiz and never leave the city, but what would be the point of that? It would be the same as being jailed in Alcatraz with a view of freedom and the smell of the Maxwell House coffee roasters and Ghirardelli chocolate wafting into the cell on the wind. It would be torture. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

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October 8th, 2009, 8:04 AM	#57
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 9:12 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 32 Posts: 8,359 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC, 98 PC800 Rep Power: 191	Hella 500s are a popular budget choice. You can also fit various Hella Rallye-series lights of progressively better output and expense, of course. PIAA makes some great lights but at the same time they make some utter crap. Hella is almost never a bad choice. __________________ Enough is enough. We are not here to subsidize your clueless business plans or reward your failures. 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR 1998 Honda Pacific Coast PC800 (two-wheeled pickup truck/utility bike)

October 8th, 2009, 4:39 PM	#58
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	I just took a look at the Hella series. I was hoping for something lower profile than the 500. I really like the look of the Rallye 4000i, but it's fuckin' expensive. I would cost $700 for four, not including linking the two wiring harnesses to a single switch. So yeah, no time soon. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

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BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 7:08 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,890 Car: ZJ 4X4X5 Rep Power: 168	If you want low-profile, have you looked at the 550 or FF75? __________________ OSPhoto

October 8th, 2009, 5:14 PM	#60
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:13 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,994 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	The 550 might work, the Micro FF might also be a possiblility - do two of the Fog pattern and two of the Driving pattern. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

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