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    What did you do to your Pathfinder today?

    in The Garage

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    On the way to work I bought 2 rolls of tint, going to privacy my nap area tonight..muahahahaaaaaa. I can't wait. I usually nap on my lunch break, but most of the offices let out at the same time, so a lot of nosy people peeking in my truck. I have been waiting to do this, plus it will make it darker. God you know you are getting old when nap times get exciting.....

     

    Oooooo tint sounds nice.... lol

     

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    Starting the Restoration....

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    That's pretty good, that the online dealer only charges $3 above your cost though. My dealer back home gave me everything for 20% off list, but that was back home, now I order from Rob.

    Not bad, it's nice that we have that ability to get parts for our wd's still. I get a good deal cause I'm employed by nissan lol

     

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    Mazda Rotary

    in Off-Topic

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    Rx8's are decent cars but the motor is extremely limited sure to being side ported (specific details if u want) they run well, but must be maintained as a performance vehicle.

     

    Rx7's I'm gonna break these up into turbo and non turbo.

     

    Turbo: problems usually developed when people tried gaining more power, with increasing fuel. Rotaries are not fuel efficient (I average 13mpg with my ported non turbo) most get around 18mpg. What happens is the lack of fuel causes detonation, and that breaks Apex seals. Which causes low compression and smoking. Turbos by nature are usually driven harder. Which means then show more issues sooner.

     

    Non Turbo: these are fun to drive, but the lack of low end power means a new driving style, hanging out at 7 - 8k rpms becomes normal to have a fun spirited driving session. Problems are more vacuum related for the 6port system they utilize (specifics if u want k

    More details)

     

    When buying a rotary, I highly recommend along for maintenance records, if they claim "fresh rebuild" ask for receipts. If they bought a rebuild kit and did it themselves, you have to wonder how well it was done. I'd it was built by a known builder (mazdatrix, atkins rotary, racing beat) then you can feel at peace. Bring a compression tester. Do not trust that it starts up as a test. My rx7 I currently own, I bought with a blow engine (knowingly) but it started up every day, and drove me around for over a year before I rebuilt it. I can provide details for proper compression testing of rotary engines.

     

    All In all, the rotary engine is a performance engine, provide proper maintenance and they still last a long time. Treat them right, and drive then how Mazda designed then for.

     

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    RC Crawlers

    in Off-Topic

    Posted

     

    I forgot to add the link!

     

    http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=58429

    I just think that looks friggin awesome. Are there better crawlers to be had? Sure, of course, this is just one that I happened to know of, and thought interesting. Plus I love Tamiya products. This hobby is so wide open, there are a 1000 different ways it could go and it just comes down to one's particular taste, skill level and how much they want to spend.

     

    Yeah they always look good! i'm just weird i guess. i could be considered a "Closet Wheeler" i've been doing SCCA, NASA, and Drifting my whole "racing" life. never got into lifted 4x4's and such, but everytime i drive my pathy all i can think about is finding somthing to try and get over. i'm liking the challenge. just don't tell my SCCA buddies... lmao

     

    Like I said above, the Axial stuff is about the "best" for many reasons. Their stuff is easy to work with, parts are easily available, as well as have a lot of aftermarket parts for them. My Axial crawler started life as a RTC Scorpion AX10, but the only original parts left are the rear axle, and it even has upgraded gears and drive axles.

     

    If you want to have a good reliable scaler, buy an SCX10 RTR ( comes with all electronics), then buy the T Finder body by it's self and mount it.

    yeah, i'm looking at the SCX 10. found one here locally for 170$ so hopefully after payday i can pick it up ^_^

    RC Crawlers

    in Off-Topic

    Posted

     

    Kyosho made a great looking Pathfinder r/c truck like 25 years ago, it was highly detailed..that thing would be a nice prize if you could put your hands on one. I'll see if I can find any links for it and see what Ebay has.

     

     

    Kyosho is cool, but they are very detailed, but not very much "modding" or usage from them. lol (so says my Uncle)

    RC Crawlers

    in Off-Topic

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    Can't say as I have, but it sounds like an interesting topic. Got any pictures?

    i've only found a few. like mentioned it doesn't look too detailed, but hey. its got the similar look to a wd21 so that makes me happy!

     

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    I used to race by buddy's old Traxxas RC. Loads of fun and they go fast. But thats not crawling. His brother has a Crawler that is super expensive, but was tons of fun. They don't got fast but they go everywhere. We built tipsy tracks and trails for it and this thing blasted through it. It was fun watching as he never let me use it. If you want to try it then you'll love it. If you like offroading, its just smaller.

     

    yeah they are cool, i have a Drift RC right now. its got a 2013 Mustang Body on it right now. love that thing lol

    I used to dabble a little in some toy grade r/c rock crawling and was pretty heavy into r/c generally. I've sold all my equipment and the two trucks I'd built, so not really into it anymore. It takes a lot of spending money...there is some neat stuff out there though, if I were you I'd start small with this toy crawler, and believe me this thing has a lot more capability than even the toys my friends and I were modding a few years ago: http://www.rcmania.com/maisto-rock-crawler-extreme/ I would start with that, experiment with different bodies and tires and stuff, and just see if you like crawling before going big. I love that website too btw, tons of great toy grade r/c reviews.

    hmmmm thanks i'll check them out!

     

    I run comp crawlers, an Axial 2.2s and a Losi 2.2pro. That T finder body is crap, half the body lines are missing so itlooks like an XJ with a Pathy grill. If you want a quick easy scale truck look at the Axial RTRs like the SCX10s or Wraiths.

    lol i'm not to concerned about absolute detail, i just think its cool that i could have a pathfinder R/C car ^_^ lol. i've been trying to find 1/10 scale FC rx7 to drift with

    RC Crawlers

    in Off-Topic

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    So i'm getting into these RC Crawlers, my uncles a Jeep guy and i have a buddy with a XJ RC. and they look like fun. so been thjinking about getting into them. revcently i found a "Trail Finder 2 T Finder" and its a Scale Crawler with a Pathfinder Body!! i'm excited to get one.... its just the 400$ investment up front thats stopping me lol.

     

    anyone else have an RC Crawlers?

    Starting the Restoration....

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    My truck doesn't get driven on the highway anymore for just this reason. I rebuilt my front end years ago (not the bushings though) and it is wore out again. Time to do the hard parts and bushings this time. There is a thread that has some part numbers and links to amazon for some energy suspension poly bushings. It's in the Garage section IIRC.

     

    oh perfect i'll give that a glance, thank you very much!

     

    Make sure you use good ball joints, especially for the lowers. They aren't extremely hard to change but I bought the cheap ones twice, never again.

     

    Thankfully, this truck already has New Upper & Lower Ball joints, and New Outer Tie Rods. All work performed by Nissan 2 months before i bought the truck (receipts were provided upon purchasing the truck lol) needs the Center Link now though, i can feel some play in that one.

    Starting the Restoration....

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    I run energy suspension extended poly front sway bar kit and energy suspension radius arm Bushings. No issues at all after 4 years. I just received the prothane upper and lower control arm Bushings set and they look to be really nice stuff. Self lubrication teflon impregnated poly. Make sure u buy the black poly whether its from es or prothane. Black has teflon inside, red bushings don't. The teflon increases the wear life of rotating Bushings (ucas and lcas). I also use them on my 240sx and same thing there. They last great for me.7 years strong in the 240. I'm a fan of poly.

     

    wow, i wouldn't have guessed that! i was gonna order red because they "look" upgraded lol. but i'll definatly order the blacks instead in that case!

     

    still trying to figure out which bushings i "need" names of things still throw me for a loop. nissan calls them one thing, and everyone else calls it somthing else. weird.

     

    so, i'm thinking my list goes as follows:

     

    Lower Control Arm Bushings: Poly

    Upper Control Arm Bushings: Poly

    Radius Arm Bushings: Poly/Factory (depending on if it needs rings welded for repairs)

    Sway Bar End Links: Poly

    Sway bar Bushings: Factory (already replaced them)

     

    This should take care of the Front right? lol

    Starting the Restoration....

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    being a Professional tech, can't you buy parts at whole sale? poly bushings are supposed to last longer.

     

    i've bought a couple parts here at Nissan, but parts for the WD's are dwindling. and usually cost near as close to aftermarket Poly stuff. (one of the reasons i asked against Rubber vs Poly) i'm pretty sure i'm going to be buying major stuff here like New Radius Arms and the new Radius Arm Brackets here due to avaliablity.

    Starting the Restoration....

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    Alright, so. my truck is kinda scary on the highway because pretty much the whole front end is loose. lol i'm willing to bet i don't have a single good solid bushing.

     

    i figured, since i'm in the process of buying new tires for my Pathy. i might as well rebuild the front end.

     

    NOW, my plans are to buy a lift kit. i wanted to use 4x4parts.com's upper control arms teamed with ZJ Springs to gain about 2.5", with a 2" body lift. not planning to run that large of tire, but i do like the look.

     

    So, on that note.

     

    wheres the best place to get the bushings i need?

    Stock Rubber vs Poly Bushings?

     

    This will be a piece by piece part ordering since i'm a broke ass Nissan Technician lol

    (unless i can get a bushing kit for a good price lol)

     

    E-Fan conversion

    in 90-95 WD21 Pathfinders

    Posted

    its kinda universal for any e-fan setup. theres 3 ways to set this up. 1 of them being stupid... lol

     

    Setup 1:

     

    Proper Coolant Temp Controlled E-Fan.

     

    Parts:

    e-Fan

    Temp Sender and controller

    50 amp relay

    20 amp fuse

    assorted wiring

     

    this is the best way, as it will allow the vehicle to warm up, and not have to constantly be monitored. (i would still install a bypass switch just in case it fails you can still manually activate the fan)

     

    setup 2 (manual swtich)

     

    Parts:

    e-fan

    50 amp relay

    20 amp fuse

    20 amp switch

    assorted wiring

     

    this was will allow manual control of the fan. the user MUST MAINTAIN CONSTANT CONTACT OF TEMPS i'd HIGHLY reccommend a aftermarket Water Temp Gauge setup to better monitor temps.

     

    setup 3 (Stupid way....)

     

    Parts:

    E-Fan

    50amp switch

    assorted wiring.

     

    This way allows manual controll WITHOUT a Relay setup.... my opinion ONLY IN EMERGENCIES..... this will have a High Amp Wire Traveling through your dash unprotected and can EASILY become a Fire hazzard. i've done this on my FC once because my Relay fell off and hit my Pulleys lol.... i do not reccommend this for repeated long term use.

     

     

     

     

    After Note: I use Taurus Fans on most of my cars due to the size and flow of the 2 speed setup. the high speed DOES pull 50 amps pretty easily. so if you are using that you will need a 50 - 60 amp fuse to protect that circuit. BUT i've never needed the High Circuit even on my Race Cars.

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    Where are all the Kiwi's

    in Australia/New Zealand

    Posted

    Hey Guys, i'm not from Australia, but i may need some help sourcing some parts for my New car lol

     

    i recently picked up a 1974 Mazda Rx2, (Capella to u i believe)

     

    its very hard finding certian parts for them. if you know of any where i can look, or such. please pm me. trying to get my Capella Ready to be Road Legal ASAP thanks guys!!

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