Another Newb!

Big Dave · 17-10-2012, 08:22

Morning everyone, just wanted to say hello as I've just registered.

I pick up my new (to me) Terrano 3.0di this Friday. She's a 2005 SE, one owner from new, full service history Lwb on a 54 plate.

Never personally owned a 4x4 before so I'm sure I'll be on here quite a lot

Can't wait.

I was initially looking at Discovery 2's but just happened to come across the Terrano at a local garage and instantly loved it. This was followed by a test drive and deposit put down straight away!!!

Anyway, looks like a great site and I've learnt lots already.

Thanks in advance

Dave

geoffdown · 17-10-2012, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Morning everyone, just wanted to say hello as I've just registered.

I pick up my new (to me) Terrano 3.0di this Friday. She's a 2005 SE, one owner from new, full service history Lwb on a 54 plate.

Never personally owned a 4x4 before so I'm sure I'll be on here quite a lot

Can't wait.

I was initially looking at Discovery 2's but just happened to come across the Terrano at a local garage and instantly loved it. This was followed by a test drive and deposit put down straight away!!!

Anyway, looks like a great site and I've learnt lots already.

Thanks in advance

Dave

welcome to the club

RichyMistral · 17-10-2012, 09:57

Welcome to the site mate.

762buzz · 17-10-2012, 12:53

its always nice to seen new members

welcome to the club

any concerns or queries just ask some will know

solarman216 · 17-10-2012, 15:42

welcome Dave, yes plenty to do on here, Rick

wildbri · 17-10-2012, 17:18

Welcome to the club, lots of information and tips on here should you need it, rgars. Bri

stinka · 17-10-2012, 17:39

Welcome mate, sounds like u had a lucky escape with the disco

96terrano · 17-10-2012, 17:52

welcome, your always going to get a problem solved here!

ohh yeah, your also guaranteed to get a good laugh too!

supergnome · 17-10-2012, 18:49

What tyres and wheels do you have? Some have 17" with low profiles and are no good for winter grip.
Welcome to the site, good bunch on here. Ask what you want, you'll get good diagnosis from the " learned ones " on here. David.

Big Dave · 18-10-2012, 01:37

Thanks a lot for the warm welcome.

I'd been looking at Discos for quite a while but was struggling to find a decent one anywhere and then took one look at the Terrano and was instantly swayed.

It currently has 235/65/17 good years all round but will be looking at replacing them at some stage so if you have any suggestions then it would be appreciated.

I'm a little bit new to the 4x4 way of life but primarily the Terrano will be used for family and dog duties but will also venture off road for some light duties at some point. It looks a lot of fun and there'll be many a daft question asked by me whilst I'm familiarising myself with at all!

zippy656 · 18-10-2012, 06:04

welcome to the mad house

stinka · 18-10-2012, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Thanks a lot for the warm welcome.

I'd been looking at Discos for quite a while but was struggling to find a decent one anywhere and then took one look at the Terrano and was instantly swayed.

It currently has 235/65/17 good years all round but will be looking at replacing them at some stage so if you have any suggestions then it would be appreciated.

I'm a little bit new to the 4x4 way of life but primarily the Terrano will be used for family and dog duties but will also venture off road for some light duties at some point. It looks a lot of fun and there'll be many a daft question asked by me whilst I'm familiarising myself with at all!

A set of these is what you want mate

http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/245-70-17/...ogle2Bshopping

31" overall so should fit if you take off mudflaps and trim arch seam a little

Those are a cracking tyre drive like an at tyre and are spot on in the wet

Kamsin · 18-10-2012, 12:09

Welcome to the mad house Dave.

Also well done on Not buying a Landrover! I had one once and it spent more time being fixed than it did driving. I never got the chance to Mod it cos i got rid.

You will see some posts on here about using cooking oil instead of diesel, that's only for the 2.7 Terrano, i don't think the 3.0 will run on it, so don't try.

As for the 17 inch rims, id bin them off and get some 15 or 16 rims in steel. The reason i say that is there are more tyer choice for the 15s and 16s and the costs is better, and steel wont crack off road. But that just my opinion.

31s should fit with out removing anything, i have a set of 265/75/16 that fit.
(31s mean 31 inch from ground to the top of the tyer, so 265/75/16 and 245/70/17 are all 31s) Although most try to get 33s on and then you have to look at a body and suspension lift of around 4".

The smaller the rim though the more rubber you get on the tyer, so 15" 31s will have a fatter looking tyer than 16" 31s but the overall height will be the same.

(RIP) PLANK · 18-10-2012, 12:13

Hello,

supergnome · 18-10-2012, 12:45

I'd go to 16" rims. More room without removing all the trim. David.

17-10-2012, 08:22	#1
Big Dave Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North west Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 diesel Posts: 14	Another Newb! Morning everyone, just wanted to say hello as I've just registered. I pick up my new (to me) Terrano 3.0di this Friday. She's a 2005 SE, one owner from new, full service history Lwb on a 54 plate. Never personally owned a 4x4 before so I'm sure I'll be on here quite a lot Can't wait. I was initially looking at Discovery 2's but just happened to come across the Terrano at a local garage and instantly loved it. This was followed by a test drive and deposit put down straight away!!! Anyway, looks like a great site and I've learnt lots already. Thanks in advance Dave

17-10-2012, 15:42	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	welcome Dave, yes plenty to do on here, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

17-10-2012, 09:57	#3
RichyMistral Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: isle of wight Vehicle: Nissan Mistral Posts: 18	Welcome to the site mate.

17-10-2012, 12:53	#4
762buzz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: derbyshire Vehicle: nissan pathfinder 2.5 adv Posts: 577	its always nice to seen new members welcome to the club any concerns or queries just ask some will know

17-10-2012, 17:18	#6
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	Welcome to the club, lots of information and tips on here should you need it, rgars. Bri

17-10-2012, 17:39	#7
stinka Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Staffs Vehicle: '02 Terrano TDI sport lwb Posts: 3,787	Welcome mate, sounds like u had a lucky escape with the disco

17-10-2012, 17:52	#8
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	welcome, your always going to get a problem solved here! ohh yeah, your also guaranteed to get a good laugh too!

17-10-2012, 18:49	#9
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	What tyres and wheels do you have? Some have 17" with low profiles and are no good for winter grip. Welcome to the site, good bunch on here. Ask what you want, you'll get good diagnosis from the " learned ones " on here. David.

18-10-2012, 01:37	#10
Big Dave Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North west Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 diesel Posts: 14	Thanks a lot for the warm welcome. I'd been looking at Discos for quite a while but was struggling to find a decent one anywhere and then took one look at the Terrano and was instantly swayed. It currently has 235/65/17 good years all round but will be looking at replacing them at some stage so if you have any suggestions then it would be appreciated. I'm a little bit new to the 4x4 way of life but primarily the Terrano will be used for family and dog duties but will also venture off road for some light duties at some point. It looks a lot of fun and there'll be many a daft question asked by me whilst I'm familiarising myself with at all!

18-10-2012, 06:04	#11
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	welcome to the mad house

18-10-2012, 12:09	#13
Kamsin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Midlands Vehicle: Maverick 4x4 2.7 TDI 97 Posts: 1,211	Welcome to the mad house Dave. Also well done on Not buying a Landrover! I had one once and it spent more time being fixed than it did driving. I never got the chance to Mod it cos i got rid. You will see some posts on here about using cooking oil instead of diesel, that's only for the 2.7 Terrano, i don't think the 3.0 will run on it, so don't try. As for the 17 inch rims, id bin them off and get some 15 or 16 rims in steel. The reason i say that is there are more tyer choice for the 15s and 16s and the costs is better, and steel wont crack off road. But that just my opinion. 31s should fit with out removing anything, i have a set of 265/75/16 that fit. (31s mean 31 inch from ground to the top of the tyer, so 265/75/16 and 245/70/17 are all 31s) Although most try to get 33s on and then you have to look at a body and suspension lift of around 4". The smaller the rim though the more rubber you get on the tyer, so 15" 31s will have a fatter looking tyer than 16" 31s but the overall height will be the same.

18-10-2012, 12:13	#14
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	Hello,

18-10-2012, 12:45	#15
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	I'd go to 16" rims. More room without removing all the trim. David.