vh_ofc
2/13/2005 2:08:30 AM
I have just bought a new Terracan 2.9 CRDI deisel automatic. I was wondering if other owners could tell me how they find their vehicle and what if any probs I should be looking out for.
Cheers
Mike
Australia
Dane
2/21/2005 11:00:19 AM
Hi Mike,
Apart from the experiences in the thread "CADS "Klonk" and delay" in this forum, I must say that I am very happy, specially considering the price. The best things are 1. Engine 2. Rugged design offering great "real" off-road possibilities. Biggest problem is that there aren't so many Terracans here in Denmark, so it's hard to get technical advice.
But's that why the more joins the forum the better
I havn't hard the chance to hardcore off-road the Terracan yet, but it would be nice to hear from other owners about their adventures
Klavs
Grey Terracan/Part-time 4WD
pwven
2/22/2005 2:12:14 PM
Hi Mike
I am sure that you will be very happy with your vehicle.
I have the 2.9 diesel manual and to date have done more than 53000KM with no problems, not even a rattle.
Have done some pretty ruff 4x4ing and am very impressed with its performance. I also pull an 4x4 caravan weighing 1650 Kg.
Happy 4x4ing
pwven
Dane
5/26/2005 5:23:59 AM
Brilliant picture!! Actually I think it's the first I have ever seen of a Terracan REALLY off roading!
Thanks for sharing.
Tell me... are those roof bars standard? My roof bars are the 34 kgs. types which are really no good.
I was thinking of getting a real roof rack for extra spare tyre, jerry cans and so....
pwven
5/28/2005 5:56:53 AM
Camping in a game park.[image]
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Dane
5/30/2005 11:06:58 AM
Having a bit of fun in the gravel
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Dane
5/30/2005 11:10:19 AM
sorry about the double... here's another one
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Dane
5/31/2005 8:45:18 AM
Say Din, is your front bumper cut back or is that a custom made bumper you have there?
Din Cane
6/3/2005 6:10:22 AM
hey,
the front bumper is a steel one, specialy made for the Terracan and also include a warn 9000 winch.
the roof racks are HD ones from rihno rack. you can place 100 Kg on .
the locker is here i will install it next week!!!
keep you all informed
Din, Can you post a close up piccy of that winch bumber. That looks real nice, and I would like some inspiration as I WANT ONE TOO!!!!
pwven
6/4/2005 5:51:39 AM
Hi Din Cane
This bumper looks great. Where did you get it from?
Where can I get drawings then I can make my own.
Can you use an bumper jack on this bumper.
pwven
Din Cane
6/4/2005 1:45:26 PM
i got it locally from a specilized work shop
i think that the drawings are not available
its also too much work for a single bumper
if you like i can check price for you
Din Cane
6/4/2005 1:47:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: pwven
Hi
Can you use an bumper jack on this bumper.
yes hilift, no problem, also if you bump into somebody, he will not be too happy
approch angel is also impproved
pwven
6/4/2005 3:17:29 PM
Yes please you can check an prise for me.
Where in this world are you.
Do your supplyer ship to South Africa?
pwven
Dane
6/7/2005 10:46:02 AM
I too would like to know the price.
What winch are you using Din?
Din Cane
6/9/2005 1:18:07 PM
im in the holiland
yea shipping will not be a pronlem
Dane
6/10/2005 4:53:42 AM
Din looking forward to receiving the price info for that bumper... How hard was it to fit? Is is bolt on or welded onto the frame of the car?
What winch are you using?
Good thing you improved the approach angle, but the biggest problem is the departure angle in the Terracan. Have you tried dismantling the rear bumper? I'm not sure how much this improves dep. angle?
Din Cane
6/10/2005 9:36:24 AM
winch - warn 9000 (still with me from the 1st car)
the bumper is ofcourse bolted and not welded. you get a special bracket, you need a lift and another good man on your side.
3 hours and you have a new bumper
on the rear i've got a tow bar and a 2" round bar uner the bumper to protect it, so far it is great
Dane
6/10/2005 10:03:12 AM
Sounds more and more interessting about that front bumper. Please state supplier info....
I too have a tow bar, and that's the first thing that digs into the ground when going up a steep hill...
By the way... I need more lift than the torsion bars can give... I am told that OME have torsion bars for Pajero that will give 5" lift... do you know anything about this? I am trying to find out more....
Din Cane
6/11/2005 1:08:37 AM
the Pajero bars do not fit
Dane
6/13/2005 3:26:39 AM
It's a bit sad being stuck with these small tyres... The Toyo's and Nissans are all doing 265/75 on standard spring set up and with small modifications they can fit 33"
There must be a solution to this. This weekend I broke part of the front inner fender os the ground clearance is too small... 33's are required
