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I haven't driven an Xterra, or even sat in one, but would consider one if in the market. But it won't beat the Trooper in size and interior volume for the dollar, not even close.
In terms of off-road capability, these are both pretty capable vehicles, I wouldn't sweat it either way.
Happy Trooping!!
-mike
I came across this link on another board. I know it has been discussed here before. This company looks like a US based one. It has seats for the Trooper and Rodeo.
-Ryan
As usual, they were funny and disrespectful of anything that wasn't Toyota or Honda.
On Mike's web site, I noticed a Trooper that had been pulled out of water on a recent trip, that the dressing on the top of the inlet manifolds is different to ours and that there is no throttle cable. With my 2000 Monterey, the top of the inlet manifolds are visible and we have a throttle cable. However, it was only last Sunday that I noticed the new V6 models are the same as mine.
Interesting!
Maybe you guys didn't get the grade-logic and the Drive-by wire?
-mike
-mike
Happy Trooping!!!
Thank You
BoxTrooper
-mike
I've read quite a few complaints from owners of the newer models about chipping on the flares. Interestingly, mine hasn't got the flares and has suffered no chipping at all.
Also, drive-by-wire and grade logic. I don't think we have got them in any model. Mine definitely doesn't have grade logic and according to the VIN, it's classed as a 2000 model.
Dave
In case there is not a good supply of replacement flairs, is the metal fender below the flairs painted to match the rest of the body?
However there was also a series of fasteners that appeared to be riveted (or glued?) in place. In any event, I couldn't figure out how to simply release them. Instead, I drilled the center of them out and the trim piece pulled off.
I guess I could have put pop-rivets back in the drilled fastener locations. However, I choose to go back with bolts. Now, if I want to remove the trim I can easily do it with a wrench as all the fasteners have bolt heads.
Finding an Acura dealer with a knowledgeable SLX/Trooper mechanic is probably a longshot.
Advance thanks for all the help.
Yes. Get rid of the bull. There is a move afoot to tax beef. :-)
Seriously, congrats on the new to you Trooper!
tidester
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Calmini is IMHO not the best aftermarket place around. Their customer service is a bit lacking. Anyway 8-10% is a bit optimistic. With an exhaust combined maybe 8%. If you plan to offroad I wouldn't get one of their intakes as the stock setup is the best for dust/water resistance. Get a K&N drop-in filter and you'll be good.
Be sure to check out http://isuzu-suvs.com and send us pics for the gallery!
-mike
-mike
The 2002 Trooper-S is the only model without moonroof and it also does not have the power folding feature on the power adjustable mirrors. That always seemed a silly thing to have, but I want it on my Trooper as a show off item.
The 2002 Trooper-S drivers seat is maunal adjutable for height and tilt of the seat bottom in addition to the regular tilt backrest and it does not go any farther back than my 1995. Oh, the 2002 has armrests.
Other than that I felt like I was driving my own Trooper. The 2002 stock suspension seemed much better than I expected at not being too soft.
If I get a 2002 I need to add the third row seat, roof rack, trailer "Hidden" hitch. I can apply my experience from having done these things on the 1995.5. Maybe after a while I would also get the EMU rear springs and poly bushings and better shocks and and and ... Getting a new Trooper would delay my getting the ECB front bumper quite a while.
Here's how the roof rack would work:
Take to long Thule bars and use the custom clamps to bolt them side by side 3/8 to 1/2 inch apart on the three Overlander brackets. This will creat parallel bars on each side. Next use the same custom clamps another way to hold Thule or Yakima cross bars down to the parallel bars. The clamps would be easy to loosen with two bicycle style lever lock bolts like the ones that quick release the wheels off the bikes.
The advantage: Moveable bars so they can be wherever they need to be front to back of the roof. Easy to use same brackets and swap to longer crossbars. Easy to mount and dismount the expedition type luggage racks.
And it would look better and be quieter than the permanent crossbars.
Down side: Four extra Thule bars adding weight to the roof. They are not all that heavy. I think using Thule is better than an aluminum extrusion because it will not have a galvanic corosion problem being mounted to steel brackets and they will look nice and they are readilly available at REI and lots of stuff can clamp to Thule bars.
Thank You
BoxTrooper
-mike
-mike
Once again the Trooper towed it well no power or handling issues. The big issue was the no-brakes on the trailer. It was not as fun to drive as the un-braked boat trailer or the braked flatbed. While not totally out of control, rush hour in NYC with it was interesting cause I did need extra stopping distance.
I think it's time to get the ATF fluid replaced, it deserves it
-mike
I think I was lucky to get a 2001 model, because all 2002 LS and LTD come with the moonroof which which does not leave enough headroom for people like me. Overall the Trooper is a really good car.
The only big problem is the the uncomfortable driver seat for large people like me. I am 6'5". I finally replaced mine with an aftermarket seat. I customzed the seat adaptors and have now almost 1' more head and 3" more leg clearance. Now it is perfect.
I love the auto climate on my '00
Luckily I'm short enough that the moonroof is great!
-mike
Is there a manual mode on the Trooper automatic climate control?
What do you love about it?
Thank You
Some Examples:
WAAG Rear Bumper Guard - $188.1
WAAG Tubular Side Step set - $215.1
JAOS Stainless Steel Center Protector R - $539.1
The steps are a good price, but don't plan on offroading with them intact.
Jaos stuff is always a rip cause it's stainless so they rape you on the prices.
-mike
-mike
I've also been looking for an OEM-style roof rack for the Twoopa. It's strange that one isn't included as standard equipment, like on pretty much every other SUV or station wagon on the planet. Haven't found anything yet though. If you find a source, please let us know.
They stopped the racks so that people wouldn't load up the rack with 500lbs of stuff, roll over their trooper and then sue Isuzu.
Thank you lawyers.
-mike
Do you have any URLs? Also, where did you get your front bumper guard? Any direct links would be great. Thanks!
Clearing the spare tire is no small feat I haven't found any other rack that will do it without an expensive extender. I really didn't want to spend $250 for a rack that I would use only occasionally.
I bought it at Performance Bikes for $99. I believe Nashbar sells the same rack with their name on it. Anwyay, it was cheap, easy and is very solid.
Version 1:
http://isuzu-suvs.com/images/rearbar.html
That one was about $130, made out of 2"x2" 1/4" steel tubing painted with griptape on top and level with the rear step in the bumper, he'd probably make it wider or further out if you wanted also.
Version 2:
I think these are about $200ish and use 2"x4" 1/4" steel and has an integrated tow-hook that is removable.
It's not listed on his page but if you e-mail him he'll get you a price.
-mike
-mike
From my experience, a properly loaded, braked and weight distributing hitch would yield a 4K travel trailer pretty good. Is that 4K dry? or 4K total? I towed a car-trailer at 5500lbs several 100 miles w/o issue without a weight distributing hitch. This was doing 70-75 mph sustained. Had it been a weight distributing, it would have been even better!
-mike