Sahara as serious off roader
Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 11:03
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Member - Robyn
We are contemplating upgrading from Nissan 3lTD to a 4WD with more grunt. We've had a great run with the Patrol but the new model doesn't have an auto option (and for those of you who still believe that manual is the ONLY serious option for off-roading we have been convinced otherwise after our Patrol experiences so please keep an op-en mind). We do almost as much off-road as city and open bitumen road driving ( note that we do some serious off-road stuff towing an Ultimate off road campervan). Hence the preference for auto, cruise control and comfort, and fuel economy of TD but with the extra grunt needed for towing.
For off-road we need a second battery (deep cycle) under the bonnet, and we want some real comfort. We are not averse to the price of the Sahara but need to know that it is really tough enough for the rough treatment it will get.
Anyone willing to share their experiences??
Reply By: Savvas - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 12:22
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 12:22
Hi Robyn,
Have you thought about installing a Safari DTronic into the Patrol, instead of getting a new vehicle? A number of Patrol owners have installed it in their GU 3L and are really happy with the results. (
http://www.safari4x4.com.au/dtronic/nissan/sd16.htm)
If the vehicle you have now is serving you
well, and you're only requirement is for more grunt, then this could be a low cost option for you.
Nonetheless, the L/C Sahara would do the job with no problems.
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Follow Up By: Member - Robyn - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 13:30
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 13:30
Thanks Savvas but pardon my ignorance. What exactly (in simple terms) does the safari do? I'm going to the website you suggested but thought I'd
check with you about the basics first.
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Follow Up By: Savvas - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 14:12
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 14:12
Robyn,
It basically alters the injector timing of the motor from standard to suit the diesel fuel available in Australia.
When a global manufacturer like Nissan designs and builds an engine that will be sold in multiple markets, they usually manufacture and tune it for the lowest common denominator across those markets and that is often the quality of the fuel.
Diesel in Australia may have different qualities to that found in some other countries. The Dtronic simply tunes the motor to run on optimally on the specific qualities of Aussie diesel.
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Follow Up By: Member - Robyn - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 15:58
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003 at 15:58
Thanks Savvas, got the picture.
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