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Old 09-29-2010, 03:42 PM   #101 (permalink)
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Old 09-30-2010, 12:38 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Thanks guys. I want to try this for my Dakota.
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Old 10-24-2010, 01:03 PM   #103 (permalink)
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Increased tire pressure to 50 psi at odo 14,300. Removed wheel covers.
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Old 12-19-2010, 11:03 AM   #104 (permalink)
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Nice work! I am thinking about doing something similar with my truck, since I added the topper on the back. Seems to really negatively impact aerodynamics (not that they were great to start with...).
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Added Moon hubcaps today at odo mile 15123. Previously it was just steel wheels, no hubcaps.
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:23 PM   #106 (permalink)
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body tape...

3M makes an excellent body tape (it is very expensive for tape). I think I've paid $3 or so for a 12" length. I purchased it at a local Napa store. I used it to attach a metal bracket to a tiled wall. It was strong enough for me to support my weight (200 lbs.) until it looked like I was going to tear all the tiles off the wall. It is perhaps 1/16'" thick and usually a medium grey in colour. Any good autobody repair shop should have short lengths available.

This is automotive body tape (3M). If given a choice, ask for the better stuff (I think Napa lists 2 types, one light duty and one heavy duty). Another method may be to either make or purchase some robust metal "L" brackets or make your own. Use existing mounting screw locations if possible. I am not suggesting any start drilling any body panels on a new or newer car.
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Old 04-21-2012, 07:00 PM   #107 (permalink)
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I'm glad I came across this thread. I have a question about the radiator blanking panels; did anyone test them in high ambients? I live in Charlotte and we're expecting a hot summer. I'm not planning on being quite as aggressive with the blanking panels, but was curious what temps skyl4rk saw when the ambients started to get up there. I'm thinking a complete blanking of the grill but around 40-50% blockage of the valance below. I'd guess skyl4rk did closer to 75% blockage of the valance?
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Old 04-23-2012, 10:06 PM   #108 (permalink)
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I've blanked off the faux fog light recesses and I also purchased some large diameter sticky gasket (thank you McMaster-Carr) and sealed off the leading edge of the hood/grill junction (leaving space for the engine intake). Hadn't seen anyone do that one. Next will be blanking panels for the grill. Removed the "mud" flaps. Also looking at the hatchback/roof split and perusing sticky gaskets to see if I can find something that will bridge that gap. Have pictures in a FB album but need to get my post count up to post the link.
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Old 03-25-2013, 08:56 PM   #109 (permalink)
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After 28k miles, I have ordered new tires. The original tires were 185/65/14. The new tires are 205/75/14. I am still trying to figure out the tire sizing codes, but if my spreadsheet is right, this is an 11.2% increase in circumference. The radius increase is 1.3". There should be plenty of room in the wheelwells.

I went with bigger tires for a few reasons. The car is geared way too low, first gear is like granny gear and the motor runs above 3400 rpm at 70mph. Also, my hitch receiver hits ground when exiting some driveway entrances, so I can't build an aero hitch box, it would get ripped out. My lawn edging air dam also hits the ground occasionally but that is not that big of a problem.

I am also hoping that the new tires will be much more stable than the original tires. And maybe they won't slide around in the snow quite as bad. Nissan put some really crappy tires on the Versa Base.
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Take pictures when you get them mounted. Just curious what they'll look like. And yes, Nissan certainly could have added a 5th gear, 4th is way too short.

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