NMTerra's build thread - Terra

[AZhiAZiAM]

ya tell me about it i "overheated" or says my heat gauge coming back up on a 5 hour drive this febaury. it was wierd though once i got going it was fine at a dead start boom heat went up. that's when i ordered SC rad. just need some time to put it in.

what size tube did you use? it looks semi small for a bumper?

 

[ChiXterra]

Looks great! How do you like the Nittos?

 

[NMTerras]

ya tell me about it i "overheated" or says my heat gauge coming back up on a 5 hour drive this febaury. it was wierd though once i got going it was fine at a dead start boom heat went up. that's when i ordered SC rad. just need some time to put it in.

what size tube did you use? it looks semi small for a bumper?

1 1/2" DOM for the main tubes in front, 1 1/4 welded seam for the supports and stinger. All DOM for the rear. Plenty strong, went a little smaller to save weight and get more of a pre-runner look. The "spine" of the front bumper is 1/4" thick square steel stock, welded to the frame rails which we bobbed to get the tighter approach angle. It's pretty damn solid, and the tube bumper comes off with six bolts, three on each side.

Looks great! How do you like the Nittos?

So far so good. Excellent in mud and the rocks. Decent in the snow and sand. Wearing well so far. Got em at a good price, don't know if I'd buy them again at 290 per tire, which is what they're going for now...

 

[civicjoe]

I recommend you check your email

 

[NMTerras]

Overflowing with WIN Joe! Thanks!

 

[civicjoe]

yeah no problem the slow mo isnt as a smooth as i wanted it to be i might try to fix it but i thought it was funny

 

[NMTerras]

it's awesome - accurately reflects my driving style! :0mg:

 

[NMTerras]

Craigslist score: 20' bubba rope $82

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[Macland]

That's a score for sure.

 

[civicjoe]

it's awesome - accurately reflects my driving style! :0mg:

kinda wish it had sounds, I would have put the dukes of hazzard horn as you take off! LOL

 

[bigjim247365]

haha that GIF. on your signature is awesome!

 

[NMTerras]

haha that GIF. on your signature is awesome!

CivicJoe FTW!

 

[NMTerras]

Total chaos steering installed! Pics tomorrow. This system is soooo beefy...pics dont do it justice


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[Roadwarrior]

How does it feel? Feels like it is built like tank?

 

[NMTerras]

Feels really solid. At shop getting aligned right now

 

[NMTerras]

Total Chaos steering installed - pics:

Worth noting - I thought it was strange the instructions called for bolts to be installed upside down, so I disregarded them. Turns out there's a reason, and that's because the bolt ends rub/bind when installed right side up. Lesson learned. Also, I was able to do this without jacking the front end up or taking off the wheels, and got my alignment pretty darn close to spec (1/4" total toe with the tape measure). Finally, if you get one of these, don't forget to get a 1 5/8" wrench for the pitman arm nut. I made do, but it wasn't ideal.

 

[Roninjiro]

holy crap that steering system looks insane.... did you order from TC direct?

 

[NMTerras]

Ordered from ac (4x4parts.com). Support your XN sponsors!


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[drbandkgb]

Ordered from ac (4x4parts.com). Support your XN sponsors!


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Really? Really? Sigh... When did this happen lol

 

[NMTerras]

Really? Really? Sigh... When did this happen lol

Wait, you mean they aren't? aw sh....oops.

 

[NMTerras]

I guess I now owe it to XN to convince them to become a sponsor...

:sure:

 

[Roninjiro]

HAHAHA... :lolz: I was thinking..."huh?" :confuseded:now it all makes sense now

 

[NMTerras]

Rattle canned behind the front bumper to get rid of the dirty white exposed from removal of oem bumper and cowling...

Even painted washer fluid reservoir:

 

[NismoFire]

MUCH better, bud. I was wondering if you'd ever get around to painting that.

 

[Roadwarrior]

MUCH better, bud. I was wondering if you'd ever get around to painting that.

I'm with her, but it looks so good

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[Jmac289gt]

That is the one draw back of tube bumpers but blacking it out makes it look a lot better.

 

[jmnielsen]

Nice! I really like that.

 

[civicjoe]

nice man you going to undercoat the the wheel well, when i removed the plastics it was annoying with all the gravel that kicked off tires from the road but i guess if youre going to driving an s2000 around as your dd then no problem

 

[NMTerras]

nice man you going to undercoat the the wheel well, when i removed the plastics it was annoying with all the gravel that kicked off tires from the road but i guess if youre going to driving an s2000 around as your dd then no problem

I should probably do that regardless...it is loud and annoying...

 

[civicjoe]

yeah thats why i put mine back it but i cut them accordingly

 

[NMTerras]

Corbeau baja xrs seats installed...

 

[Davcos]

Awesome seats!

 

[NMTerras]

Thanks! They are super comfortable. Can't wait to put em to the test this weekend

 

[granitex]

Are they the energy suspension seats, or the standard?

 

[NMTerras]

Suspension + memory foam. Newish model
http://www.corbeau.com/products/reclining_seats/baja_xrs/

 

[granitex]

Good choice, they can make all of the difference on a long trail ride, Takes the jarring blows out of your back to an astounding degree.

 

[NMTerras]

Absolutely. Stock seats w/170k miles under my fat butt dont help much either on the trail or long drives. Moab was final straw

 

[Macland]

Those things look so comfy!

 

[NMTerras]

Those things look so comfy!

I know huh!

 

[drbandkgb]

What are you going for build of the month or something? NOT going to happen
Not while Im sheriff hehehe