A returnee's tale

[DeeTees]

It has turned out to be a prolonged hiatus for me (2 or 3 years) instead of golden years retirement. Everything here is just as it was when I left, same messages in the inbox, avatar, profile preserved, not even any tumbleweed blowing about.
I've got another Terrano now. I crashed my last one on the way to the off license before it closed. It was January, dark and icy, I went through a (concealed) stop sign and clipped the tail end of a BMW who was trying to scamper as fast as he could away from the runaway Terrano.
The BMW just had a tail light busted and a dent, but unfortunately for my Terrano the hidden rust under the fender plastic meant the impact caused an almost total collapse of the fender and half the bumper in bits. The BMW owner was bolstered by that sight and his testosterone flowed more bravely. The Jap (Spanish) bit of junk took one hell of a beating.
Though you'll be glad to hear I managed to make it to the off license on time.

It wasn't worth fixing as the list of repairs to do was already long and costly before the crash happened, nevertheless with the help of a roll of duct tape I re-assembled the "body work" as best I could.
As I live out of town I still had plenty of chores for the de-regged Terrano to do around the place, kept him busy with tasks such as making paths through the snow for ordinary cars to move in and out etc etc.
Now that I have got a replacement, I suspect I will be stripping the old fellow for usable parts, before retiring him to the scrapyard.
My dog just loves it in the ailing Terrano, I have it parked in a good lookout position, leave the front door open, whichever side is opposite to the wind and she'll lie there totally contented, only disturbed on occasion when the cat comes in for a bit of 'entertainment'.

 

[Blocky10]

Hello Deetees. Returning after all that time just proves how invaluable this forum is. :clap

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Hiya mate, got any pics??

 

[zippy656]

Welcome back

 

[Monaro Pete]

Welcome back to an Oldie from a Newbie :lol

 

[DeeTees]

Hiya mate, got any pics??

I can do that on monday or tuesday.
I can also do a clear midnight sun photo in a week or so
My newly purchased Terrano was owned by a car rental for a good few years. They had a decent fleet of a dozen Terranos. This one was lifted 2" or 3" and was on 33" wheels, nice fat ones which rubbed a bit on the full turn.
But the tourists were intimidated by the height and the fat tyres and most always chose the default Terrano.

 

[solarman216]

Welcome back mate although you were before my time, would like to see not only pics of your motor but midnight sun also, sounds a bit special, and as I am not now likely to ever get as far as Iceland it will be special to me, Rick

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

I can do that on monday or tuesday.
I can also do a clear midnight sun photo in a week or so
My newly purchased Terrano was owned by a car rental for a good few years. They had a decent fleet of a dozen Terranos. This one was lifted 2" or 3" and was on 33" wheels, nice fat ones which rubbed a bit on the full turn.
But the tourists were intimidated by the height and the fat tyres and most always chose the default Terrano.

Nice, so how many miles/kilometres has it done?, and how has it faired against the dreaded tin worm.

 

[DeeTees]

Nice, so how many miles/kilometres has it done?, and how has it faired against the dreaded tin worm.

KMs are in the sig, 145,000km. One of the benefits about the independent rental company owning it was that they did all their own mechanical and lubrication servicing, they put in place a thorough rust/stone chip black protection layer all over the underneath and it still smells toxic fresh. The sills are 90% sound, the other 10% need to be just retreated before I put the steps back on. I bought it from one of the ex employees.
The tail gate door is spotless, as new. The rest of the paintwork is reasonable, plenty of superficial paint scratches (feckin' tourists) and enough stone chipped rust spots above the windscreen (normal dirt track casualties).
Mechanically, the usual suspects, one cv joint, misc suspension bushes and assorted rods but that's just meat and veg to the inveterate Terranoite

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

KMs are in the sig, 145,000km. One of the benefits about the independent rental company owning it was that they did all their own mechanical and lubrication servicing, they put in place a thorough rust/stone chip black protection layer all over the underneath and it still smells toxic fresh. The sills are 90% sound, the other 10% need to be just retreated before I put the steps back on. I bought it from one of the ex employees.
The tail gate door is spotless, as new. The rest of the paintwork is reasonable, plenty of superficial paint scratches (feckin' tourists) and enough stone chipped rust spots above the windscreen (normal dirt track casualties).
Mechanically, the usual suspects, one cv joint, misc suspension bushes and assorted rods but that's just meat and veg to the inveterate Terranoite

:doh power reading, sorry!

Sounds like an awesome buy mate really does, a practically rust free terrano hurry with the pics :lol:thumbs

 

[DeeTees]

Not rust free but very decent where usually rust is an issue, fenders and sills.

This is how it looked when I bought it

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7869&stc=1&d=1465858742

 

[DeeTees]

and this is her after I brought her home and put on 31" tires

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7870&stc=1&d=1465858935

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

WOAH, look at those arches peeps are they standard for you guys over there or after market items?? Very interesting indeed, and a very nice truck sir :thumb2

Your dog looks very bored tho :lol

 

[DeeTees]

The Terrano was lifted a few inches and wider arches were fitted to cater for wider and bigger tires.
The dog is waiting patiently for me to open the door and let her in.
Photography is not her thing.

 

[Blocky10]

That's another great looking truck.
We'd better up the game boys, we're being left behind. :bow

 

[Banshee]

Those arch flare kits are supplied by a company called fjallafenderflares

I've spoken to them about importing some sets over and they were very expensive, something I may consider at some point but driving over there and getting them fitted incorporating it into a touring holiday :thumb2

Not the kind of thing I'd start a bulk buy for because people just wouldn't be interested because of the price

 

[Blocky10]

Those arch flare kits are supplied by a company called fjallafenderflares

I've spoken to them about importing some sets over and they were very expensive, something I may consider at some point but driving over there and getting them fitted incorporating it into a touring holiday :thumb2

Not the kind of thing I'd start a bulk buy for because people just wouldn't be interested because of the price

Banshee pal. You forgot to throw some figures down. Serious wedge needed?

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Those arch flare kits are supplied by a company called fjallafenderflares

I've spoken to them about importing some sets over and they were very expensive, something I may consider at some point but driving over there and getting them fitted incorporating it into a touring holiday :thumb2

Not the kind of thing I'd start a bulk buy for because people just wouldn't be interested because of the price

You the man, man :thumbs

 

[Banshee]

Banshee pal. You forgot to throw some figures down. Serious wedge needed?

I don't have serious figures yet, I'm still in talks

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[DeeTees]

Those arch flare kits are supplied by a company called fjallafenderflares

I've spoken to them about importing some sets over and they were very expensive, something I may consider at some point but driving over there and getting them fitted incorporating it into a touring holiday :thumb2

Not the kind of thing I'd start a bulk buy for because people just wouldn't be interested because of the price

What about made in China?

I wasn't looking for a modified Terrano but it feels okay to be sitting up there with the big boys and I like the look. Here when a Terrano has been modified with flares it usually means the fenders will be in good shape due to better sealing between the metal and the flare.

I wasn't comfortable with the 33" wheels on tarmac, unstable handling (for some reason) on crossing over worn tracks on the tarmac. With the 31" it's more stable and there's a bonus of having plenty of room to stick your head in there and inspect stuff