Rescue's Build Thread - "Vader" - Updated July 21, Front End Bedlined

Rescue119 · Jun 11, 2012

User Name: Rescue119

Make: Nissan
Year: 2012 (Bought April 4th 2012)
Model: Xterra
Trim: Pro-4X
Color: Ebony

Rig Name: Vader

Intro Photo:

As it sits right now -

Latest Off Roading Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgA3TNCmHsU

Mods:

Interior:
Front Windows Tinted to match rest (20%)
Fuzzy Dice
TomTom 350XL GPS
Cobra 18 WX ST II CB
JVC KD-S79BT single DIN radio
Fog Light By Pass
GoPro Hero2 Motorsport Edition
175 lb extended gas struts for rear hatch
Shovel Mount
Axe Mount (beside the shovel)

Exterior:
Melt Mod
Bedline the front of Hood, front end, rear end.
Added Zombie Stickers
33" Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs
Relocated/Replaced trailer wiring harness
Rims Stealthed!
Locking Wet Box handle
Zombie Front Burger
3' Black Barjan Fiberglass No ground plane antenna on roof rack
Removed stock mudflaps
Removed stock side steps

Engine and Driveline:
Royal Purple oil
Drop In K&N Filter
IMS
Air Box Mod
Airflow Snorkle
Rear Diff breather extension
Hypertech programmer

Suspension:
Removed Rear Sway Bar
Complete OME KIT W/ Dakar Leafs & Shackles w/ Light springs in front
Adjustable shackles
Home made rear brake line extender
1" spacers added

Armor and Recovery:
Shrock Sliders
Tampon
Straps
MasterFlow Tsunami MF-1050 air compressor
Bubba Rope.

------------- Pictures -----------------

First picture;
First Mod turned out to be too heavy, so Launch Mechanism was removed. :scratch:

First dirty pic (night run with the gf, only 800km on it )

First trail run (only had 1100km on it)

Was a mild trail (only obstacle I didnt attempt) wish I got some pictures of myself :angry5:

Loaded and Moving to my new posting (thread and one pic)

http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36844

CB ant mounted (mount made by maillet282)

Zombie Burger added

Shrock Sliders

Tampon

Window Tinted to match

Stealthed Rims

XTP IMS

Relocated/Replaced wire plug for trailer light

Bedliner on Hood - so many chips so said **** it

Graveyard Graphics Zombie Stickers - Finally on

Shovel Mount on rear hatch

New Dash setup

Stealthed Rear End

Snorkel

Front end Bedlined

CaveDog21 · Jun 11, 2012

Congrats on your new X. I bought my PRO4X September last year and did the same thing, found some trails and had a little fun with only a few hundred miles on it. When I told a couple people they looked at me like I was nuts, "Your taking a brand-freakin'-new truck off road already? Your crazy." I just smiled and said "Well, that's what I bought it for!" That's what a PRO4X is for, and X's in general really!

I'm looking forward to seeing how your build goes!

maillet282 · Jun 11, 2012

Good Start to a great build.

Rescue119 · Jun 11, 2012

shouldnt you be working? lol .

Dont worry I will get a pic of that mount you made me soon enough.

maillet282 · Jun 11, 2012

if I am so busy at work that I can spend time surfing the forum, it's always a good thing

Rescue119 · Jun 17, 2012

new pics added

Draconian · Jun 18, 2012

Nice X! Where are you located...your info says Saskatchewan but your plates say Ontario?

Rescue119 · Jun 18, 2012

I got posted out here havent changed over plates yet lol

Rescue119 · Jul 1, 2012

Had a busy day yesterday

I added:

Sliders
Rear Diff Breather Extension
Removed Rear Swap bar
Bought a Tampon
Air Box Mod
Added a grommet to the hole I put in my firewall for my amp

Washed

Pictures update

Draconian · Jul 8, 2012

Nice! Which air box mod did you do? The one on Titan Talk?

Rescue119 · Jul 8, 2012

as far as I know there is the only air box mod, but ya its the same except I didnt remove the airbox just used a dremel and a vacuum . noticed a difference in acceleration and sound round 3-4000 rpm

thanks for the comments

Draconian · Jul 8, 2012

Does it sound good? I am considering doing this...

Rescue119 · Jul 8, 2012

I usually have my music loud nto to notice but you can here a little more growl and the suction sound when you step on it, its easy and free mod, With a drop in K&N filter it would be even better , next pay day .........

Draconian · Jul 10, 2012

Thanks man! I am gunna try it this weekend and see how it sounds with my K&N filter.

Rescue119 · Jul 21, 2012

I bought a K&N drop in filter and installed it and noticed a difference in sound and throttle response

I also bought a IMS and am awaiting the arrival of it. Gonna try and do a how-to on it as well. I know there is a HT video on it but I thought I would do one anyways

markjohnsonii · Jul 30, 2012

This thread is great; I am in the exact same boat as you were 3 months ago. Fresh Pro-4x Super Black, looking to mod her up, make her mine, and beat her into the ground.

Can you give us a list of the mods you've done so far, and why, (which brand, etc), and your "to do" list?

Sub'ed.

Thanks!

Rescue119 · Jul 30, 2012

Air box mod + K&N drop in filter - better sound + a little better off the line so to speak

Removed rear sway bar - better articulation , if I had to tow something heavy I would put it back on

Extended the rear diff breather - so when going through those big mud puddles etc the rear diff wont get water in it ( stock location is on the rear axle )

first thing I did was put sliders (shrocks, bought used) on , once you off road once you will under stand this should be the first piece of armor you put on.

I also bought a Intake Manifold Spacer , havent got it in the mail yet, It will increase mid range torque and hp , site - http://extremetruckperformance.com/?page_id=6

I bought a tampon (rear shackle that goes into the hitch) since there isnt any towing attachments in the back of the X

Also if you go off roading a CB is highly recommended , usually can find them at a decent price, where you mount the antenna is your choice, you can use a cheap magnet ant. until you want to spend some more and get a proper ant.

thats about it everything else is in the OP

To do list is lots but things I will be doing soon is stealthing the rims, looking to build winch mount, rear bumper, and a cage for the roof, also DYI snorkel is up there too as well a small lift in the front and rear (2-3")

Rescue119 · Aug 6, 2012

Well it took about 5 hrs over 2 days but they are finished. Stealth Rims Baby Ya

I did this all on a drop cloth on my hands and knees, I did 2 Saturday and then the other 2 on Sunday.

The prep is PITA but it is worth it. They turned out Great! Gonna wait a week or so before I was the truck or go on any dirt roads to let them cure a bit

Now if that damn IMS would come in the mail.........

pics added to OP

Rescue119 · Aug 12, 2012

Added the IMS today, photo in OP,

Also decided to name my rig Vader - it started out dark with a little light but is getting darker and darker

Rescue119 · Sep 6, 2012

Finally got my new (used) Hypertech programmer .

What a difference with that 0-60 restrictor removed

Now just to open the exaust up and performance mods will be done for me..........I think

Rescue119 · Sep 23, 2012

Did the Fog light bypass today and also relocated my cb to the center console

Rescue119 · Dec 28, 2012

Relocated/replaced the Trailer wiring harness to the rear bumper today

maillet282 · Dec 28, 2012

how did you manage that, hit a rock or pulled it off while recovering somebody lol

Rescue119 · Dec 28, 2012

no i just decided it was time so i went down to my uncles tractor trailer shop and took it off. I used the reese one from crappy tire. it looks good. then i just ripped off the 2 metal tabs, gotta paint them if it gets nice out.

Wasabi · Dec 31, 2012

Did you notice any noticeable improvement from the XTP IMS?

Rescue119 · Dec 31, 2012

yes , especially over 3000 rpm it just goes like snot

in conjuction with a programmer and when you step on it on dry pavement she will spin the tires, vdc off of course, and it will put in you the seat. I always get compliments and holy ****s when someone gets in my X and I step on it,

just got to get the exaust done in the spring and I will be done with performance mods, I am not getting a whole new intake system. The airbox mod and the drop in K&N filter is fine...i plan on getting a snorkle down the road anyways

Wasabi · Jan 1, 2013

Did you look down and realize a quarter tank was gone after you floored it?

Rescue119 · Jan 1, 2013

nah they aint that bad.... but its good to know that when you need to go you can

Rescue119 · Jan 13, 2013

Now have this

http://www.nissteclifts.com/index.p...ge=flypage.tpl&product_id=58951&category_id=173&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72

with the light load spings

also added 33" goodyear wrangler duratracs

only pic I got (was in Missouri)

humz · Feb 16, 2013

Looks great! I saw on the gonemoab website you were thinking about going this year?

Rescue119 · Feb 16, 2013

thanks. I want to go and gonna try my hardest to go. I wont know for sure until early may when I get back from a 5 week course.

Rescue's Build Thread - "Vader" - Updated July 21, Front End Bedlined

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