TrailChaser Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) Excuuuuuuse me! What would you call the R50 then? Monocoque? Upgrade????? Struts on a 4wd? Upgrade????? The demensions of a bus? Upgrade????? Can anyone get a better than a 4" lift on a R50? Upgrade??? (can you even get a 4" lift?) Be carefull when you snatch one. You might just twist the body if you don't snatch from two points! Upgrade????? The new Pathfinders are soft roaders, not off roaders. The X's have far more incommon with the old Pathies than the new Pathfiners ever will. Give me a leaf spring over a strut any day. :o I couldn't agree with you more... That's why I was ONLY looking for a 93-95 when I bought my 2nd 95... I wouldn't have bought a R50 if it was the only thing avalible, I'd have gone with a Xterra... I'm not really knocking the X. It's just that sooo many people watch the commercials on TV or whatever and get this mindset about the Xterras being the only capable offroad suv that nissan makes or has ever made. Or if nuthin else they think the Xterra's are "better" than the older Pathfinders in offroad situations. No hard feelings mate. Edited September 6, 2005 by TrailChaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 :o I couldn't agree with you more... That's why I was ONLY looking for a 93-95 when I bought my 2nd 95... I wouldn't have bought a R50 if it was the only thing avalible, I'd have gone with a Xterra... I'm not really knocking the X. It's just that sooo many people watch the commercials on TV or whatever and get this mindset about the Xterras being the only capable offroad suv that nissan makes or has ever made. Or if nuthin else they think the Xterra's are "better" than the older Pathfinders in offroad situations. No hard feelings mate. I am only sh!t stirring you. I hate the X's, there bloody ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Can't get a manual R50 Am I reading this right ? ALL R50's have automagic trannys ? :oops: Tally Ho, and off to the mall we go !! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Am I reading this right ? ALL R50's have automagic trannys ? :oops: Tally Ho, and off to the mall we go !! B No, at least not in Canada. All R50's could be ordered with a 5 speed manual or auto. But if you get the manual, you could not get the All Mode transfer case . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Can anyone get a better than a 4" lift on a R50? Upgrade??? (can you even get a 4" lift?) Ever hear of L&P? They make a 6" lift...try paying attention. Oh, I almost forgot. Can't get a manual R50? Upgrade???? NO, NO, NO, AND NO! They were about 50/50 automatic/manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 NO, NO, NO, AND NO! They were about 50/50 automatic/manual Dealers here in Western Canada call the manual "rare" in their ads but they are available, even as late as an 04. Now the 05's, that is different! No manual? That is supposed to be an “improvement” on the R50s? Even with the separate frame/body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 No, at least not in Canada. All R50's could be ordered with a 5 speed manual or auto. But if you get the manual, you could not get the All Mode transfer case . I would need to see it to believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Ever hear of L&P? They make a 6" lift...try paying attention. Linky Linky. Seeing is believing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 I would need to see it to believe it. What - do you want an airline ticket so we can prove we're not talking smack to sound cool? R50's in the Toronto area: http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...17&adid=4670329 http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...84&adid=4664999 http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp?mk...egory=201&CAT=2 http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...93&adid=4187399 http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...53&adid=4601349 http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...51&adid=3811488 http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details.asp...92&adid=4552333 shall I go on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Linky Linky. Seeing is believing. http://www.lpperformance.com/Suspension.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 http://www.lpperformance.com/Suspension.htm Thanks for that. I can now post that link to an Aussie site that can't lift past 40mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Thanks for that. I can now post that link to an Aussie site that can't lift past 40mm. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) Posted here. Not that anyone in Australia could use such a method of lifting legally. http://www.pcoa.org.au/forum/modules.php?n...iewtopic&t=1112 Edited September 6, 2005 by Vsicks Pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) Posted here. Not that anyone in Australia could use such a method of lifting legally. http://www.pcoa.org.au/forum/modules.php?n...iewtopic&t=1112 Looking further into that L&P site suggests that they may not have a lift kit for the R50 at all. I checked out the forum and the 3" lift is not available because they lost their test car. I got to thinking that if the 3" is not yet ready how on earth could the 6" be. Anyone got any pics of a R50 Pathy with a 6" lift to prove that it actually exists? Edited September 6, 2005 by Vsicks Pathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I would need to see it to believe it. Just to back up Pezzy and show I am not blowing smoke: "2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER CHILKOOT, 4 dr, 4wd, V6, 3.5L, 5 spd, 67900 kms 250hp Chilkoot Edition, In-dash CD changer, power windows, locks, ABS, A/C, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Theft...Amazing reliability...Call taday, rare manual transmission...Was $23533...Now... $21500. Stk# NP2083." Link Need more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) Anyone got any pics of a R50 Pathy with a 6" lift to prove that it actually exists? I dont know of any over here - but there are a few in Japan. For the life of me - I cant find a single stinking link!!! Anywho - I have no idea how they do it - or for that matter how useful/practical/safe they are... Edited September 7, 2005 by Pezzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Anyone got any pics of a R50 Pathy with a 6" lift to prove that it actually exists? Here's the page with a ton of Japanese R50's and WD21's. Japanese Pathy's Here are a couple of standouts that I like. http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem28.htm http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem23.htm http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem34.htm http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem30.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Here's the page with a ton of Japanese R50's and WD21's.Japanese Pathy's Here are a couple of standouts that I like. http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem28.htm http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem23.htm http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem34.htm http://www3.coara.or.jp/~takenao/member/mem30.htm Awesome links DJ, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 - or for that matter how useful/practical/safe they are... :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 hehehhe... opps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabod7 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 i wish i had leaf springs in the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Good links and a good laugh to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Just to back up Pezzy and show I am not blowing smoke: "2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER CHILKOOT, 4 dr, 4wd, V6, 3.5L, 5 spd, 67900 kms 250hp Chilkoot Edition, In-dash CD changer, power windows, locks, ABS, A/C, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Theft...Amazing reliability...Call taday, rare manual transmission...Was $23533...Now... $21500. Stk# NP2083." Link Need more? This is an excert from a review....... Nissan broke the mould with the R50 Pathfinder by using the unitary body chassis construction that was once reserved for passenger cars. That meant a much stiffer base on which to build an agile, responsive handling package, and increased primary safety. It also brought more style to the class. The Pathfinder was a sharp- looking wagon with clean lines, toughened up with some aggressive wheel-arch flares on the luxury Ti model. Under the skin lay MacPherson strut front suspension, and a five-link live axle at the rear. Steering was by power-assisted rack and pinion, and brakes were disc front and drum rear, with ABS for added safety on the Ti. For power the Pathfinder relied on a 3.3-litre single overhead camshaft V6 with two valves a cylinder. Power peaked at 125kW at 4800 revs, torque was tops at 266Nm at 2800 revs, nice and low for offroad use. Unusually for a 4WD wagon, Nissan offered the Pathfinder with a four-speed auto trans only. There was no manual gearbox available. The full artical can be found here. http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:xuXsq...lient=firefox-a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dank Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 This is an excert from a review....... Nissan broke the mould with the R50 Pathfinder by using the unitary body chassis construction that was once reserved for passenger cars. That meant a much stiffer base on which to build an agile, responsive handling package, and increased primary safety. It also brought more style to the class. The Pathfinder was a sharp- looking wagon with clean lines, toughened up with some aggressive wheel-arch flares on the luxury Ti model. Under the skin lay MacPherson strut front suspension, and a five-link live axle at the rear. Steering was by power-assisted rack and pinion, and brakes were disc front and drum rear, with ABS for added safety on the Ti. For power the Pathfinder relied on a 3.3-litre single overhead camshaft V6 with two valves a cylinder. Power peaked at 125kW at 4800 revs, torque was tops at 266Nm at 2800 revs, nice and low for offroad use. Unusually for a 4WD wagon, Nissan offered the Pathfinder with a four-speed auto trans only. There was no manual gearbox available. The full artical can be found here. http://64.233.187.104/search?q=cache:xuXsq...lient=firefox-a DId you get the review from Car and Driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vsicks Pathy Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Ok, some good info, links and photos...THIS THREAD IS SOMEONE ASKING ABOUT XTERRAs !!! Want to get back on track, and delete any posts that are useless 1 liner commentary ? If I have to... B Oh B, it just evolved, that s all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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