GoPathyGo Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hello all, I've been lurking for a few weeks now and finally registered. These forums have been a great source of information and I thought it was high time I became a bit more active and gave back. I just bought an '03 Pathfinder LE. This is my first Nissan. I used to be a Land Rover and Toyota guy. But my wallet got sick of the Land Rover bills and, around here, used low-mileage 4Runners and Cruisers in good condition are very expensive. I have a bit of Nissan experience, though - 2 years ago, a pair of 15 year old Nissan pickups got a bunch of us up a steep hill (no road, plenty of rocks, enough mud and ruts to stop a stock Cruiser) in Cambodia without breaking a sweat. I came away impressed. Got a great deal on an '03 in mint condition and am spending the money I saved on mods. Did test the '03 out on some berms and uh roads with steep grades on either side. With no mods and Forteras on 17", the little LE scrambled up everything nicely. After those tests, I've ordered the 2" AC lift (found out about 'em via this site), Rancho front/Bilstein rear, skids, brush guards and a few minor add-ons. Putting BFG A/Ts on today. Used to Duelers so went with small (255/70/16) A/Ts for now. Looking forward to taking her on her first trip offroad. Anyone know any good trails and quarries in Metro DC/MD/VA ? Also, any recommended installers for all this gear ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edicer2 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 welcome to NPORA! lets see some pictures of that beast! sounds like its coming a long! I know what you mean about the expensive bills my parents have a 91 landcruser in decently shape that they want to sell and get something smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Anyone know any good trails and quarries in Metro DC/MD/VA ? Also, any recommended installers for all this gear ? Thanks Welcome. There's really nothing in the metro area, as, I'm sure you're well aware, it's all pretty overdeveloped. There's the George Washington National Forest in Virginia that's got several pretty awesome trails, and several places in Maryland once you get a couple hours outside of DC. NORA (http://www.nora4x4.com) is having our annual spring event the weekend of April 25th up at Rausch Creek in Jolliett, PA (about 40 minutes past Harrisburg). Anyone proficient in suspensions should be able to do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 hello and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Welcome. There's really nothing in the metro area, as, I'm sure you're well aware, it's all pretty overdeveloped. There's the George Washington National Forest in Virginia that's got several pretty awesome trails, and several places in Maryland once you get a couple hours outside of DC. NORA (http://www.nora4x4.com) is having our annual spring event the weekend of April 25th up at Rausch Creek in Jolliett, PA (about 40 minutes past Harrisburg). Anyone proficient in suspensions should be able to do a good job. Thanks for the welcomes everyone and for the info, vengeful. As far as the Metro area, yeah, it was really more hope that there were some "secret" quarries or areas that only those "in the know" knew than anything else. Good to hear about the GW Forest trails; I'm familiar with the MD state forest trails. Was planning to first "break in" all the various componentry (this thing is bone-stock and hasn't seen anything more fearsome than a driveway in its 5 years of existence) in some muddy fields or quarries and the lighter MD trails. Kinda get a feeling for the truck, too, before I make a fool of myself and land a** over elbow in a ditch! Heh. If everything's installed and I have a better sense of the truck, I'll definitely try and make it up to Rausch Creek. Pics to follow once I find the USB cable for my camera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrhine Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) welcome to NPORA! lets see some pictures of that beast! sounds like its coming a long! I know what you mean about the expensive bills my parents have a 91 landcruser in decently shape that they want to sell and get something smaller. Aight, finally found the cable! These aren't great - weather here crummy - but they will show the starting canvas. She's pretty much stock, as you can see. Only changes are the BFGs on 16" wheels and a pair of PIAA headlights (stock ones were very weak). Hopefully the real stuff - suspension parts and skids - will arrive this week. Will post as I start to fill in the canvas! Update: So I uh got impatient and decided to revisit some berms in the burbs. My excuse was that I needed to get the soap off the new BFGs and "test the new BFGs out". *cough* As you can see I was a wee bit of a dork... But not bad for a stock Pathy with 70k miles on it! That lift kit better arrive soon! Hehe Edited April 14, 2009 by GoPathyGo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Looks good man! I am located at UMD in College Park, so I am not too far away...keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Looks good man! I am located at UMD in College Park, so I am not too far away...keep us updated Thanks! Once I've got this thing set up properly and tested, we should get together and do some wheelin'. You can show me the Nissan ropes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Welcome! Nice R50! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 You can show me the Nissan ropes! yeah, with his acura lols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks for all the encouragement folks. Lift, winch and roof rack go in today! Yeah! 235/85-16 MT/Rs have arrived but can't be mounted/balanced till Monday, most likely. Ah well, can't have it all! God willing, things go well. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=22160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 yeah, with his acura lols That's Dan...your slipping Slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Yeah, but Mike...I'm still showing YOU the Nissan ropes. And, don't worry. I've got a little something up my sleeve. So...how bout them Caps tonight!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Yeah, but Mike...I'm still showing YOU the Nissan ropes. And, don't worry. I've got a little something up my sleeve. So...how bout them Caps tonight!? Solid outing if I don't say so myself. The Rangers didn't even show up. Welcome to NPORA btw. Nice rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XterraGuy Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hey, ran into you today at Crazy Ray's. Nice lookin' truck man! Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hey, ran into you today at Crazy Ray's. Nice lookin' truck man! Brent Hey man, Yup, I remember ya. Check out my build thread for details/info. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=22160 Cheers, J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpawela Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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