Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Welcome Center => Topic started by: Kjswa on December 22, 2015, 05:21:04 PM
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Hey Folks,
Was just doing an intro on thenewx.org and someone mention SCCX. Very happy to see a good active group close to me! I will definitely be showing my face at some events especially the trail and mod days. I got my '06 off road with the intent of building it into an overland rig.
It came with PRG 2.0 radflo coil overs, upper control arms and 2" spacers in front and their 2.5" AAL in the rear, and some other minor upgrades. I'm looking forward to doing as much work on it as possible. So I'll be at every mod day I can.
Once I get it home the plan of action is to get it tuned as it runs a little rough at idle and will probably have all fluids replaced front to rear so I know where I stand with it. Then I'm thinking a better set of skid plates, rock sliders, and rear bumper with all the extras (tire carrier, hi lift jack, shovel, extra gas)
Super excited I finally found an Xterra and glad it has such a good following!!!
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Greetings from Los Angeles! Sounds like you've got a long road in front of you!
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Nice man, sounds like a sweet xterra you picked up. Post up pics, and welcome aboard!
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Welcome from the High Desert.
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Welcome from Murrieta :)
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Hey from San Diego
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Welcome from Canyon Lake!
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Blah blah Pasadena ;)
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Welcome from San Clemente!!
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Curious what the edict is for mods days & how they work? Just show up introduce yourself, talk shop & maybe someone helps you do a little work? What's a guy need to do to prep for this besides bring a variety of six packs?
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That's pretty much it. The post will go up, everyone on the site is invited. There is also a guy that works for Chipotle and Dos Equis if you're willing to drive to Pasadena and The Shop in Pomona is an option for us to work on stuff too.
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Yea, another OC person!
Welcome from Orange. Be careful of the mod bug. I started with a similar set-up and now my X looks like it's on steroids and I want more. >:D
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Yea, another OC person!
Welcome from Orange. Be careful of the mod bug. I started with a similar set-up and now my X looks like it's on steroids and I want more. >:D
Oh I'm already coming up with BS reasons to justify getting all the things I want!! But I expect it to take a year or two for me to sort everything out. Any good places to go use the 4 wheel drive in OC?
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That's pretty much it. The post will go up, everyone on the site is invited. There is also a guy that works for Chipotle and Dos Equis if you're willing to drive to Pasadena and The Shop in Pomona is an option for us to work on stuff too.
What type of work does the guy in Pasadena do? I'm looking for someone to change all the fluids and do a tune up once I get it back to SOCAL. More than willing to drive for a trustworthy guy especially if I get to help.
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Right now he's fitting the new RuggedRocks 180amp alternator to his rig. Other than that, he's a bit of a turd.
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Right now he's fitting the new RuggedRocks 180amp alternator to his rig. Other than than that, he's a bit of a turd.
3rd person self aggrandizing with a self deprecating finish... I like it.
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I had to Google half that....
....I let you know how I feel about that tomorrow.
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Ok you two need to get a room or a private forum .........
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:D
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3rd person self aggrandizing with a self deprecating finish... I like it.
OK, I understand that 'a self defecating finnish' is a Scandinavian who poops his pants
But what the hell is 'aggrandizing'? And why do you fee the need to use such big words you stoopid Finnlander :D
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Oh yeah, back to the OP.
Welcome from Fallbrook and please disreguard the thread jack. It just means we feel comfortable enough with you, to derail your post lol
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Curious what the edict is for mods days & how they work? Just show up introduce yourself, talk shop & maybe someone helps you do a little work? What's a guy need to do to prep for this besides bring a variety of six packs?
Welcome from Oceanside!
If you are showing up for one of the Duffman's mod days in Fallbrook, you should post up the type of work you are looking to do so the determination can be made if you need the level ground closest to his garage! ;)
Toro is THE MAN of El Norte, and has helped many a SCCX'er overcome issues from ABS lines to CV axle/front diff woes.
Conduct a little more lurking, surf some of the previous mod day threads and get a sense of the type of mods taken on and completed...and good luck!! 8)
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Welcome from Oceanside!
If you are showing up for one of the Duffman's mod days in Fallbrook, you should post up the type of work you are looking to do so the determination can be made if you need the level ground closest to his garage! ;)
Toro is THE MAN of El Norte, and has helped many a SCCX'er overcome issues from ABS lines to CV axle/front diff woes.
Conduct a little more lurking, surf some of the previous mod day threads and get a sense of the type of mods taken on and completed...and good luck!! 8)
Will do thanks!
Anyone else have experience with the PRG equipment I've got? (Radflo 2.0 coil overs and UCA's and 2.5" AAL) Curious what kind of durability/reliability I can expect? And if it'll need adjusting when I add a couple hundred pound worth of bumper, skid plates, etc...
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Will do thanks!
Anyone else have experience with the PRG equipment I've got? (Radflo 2.0 coil overs and UCA's and 2.5" AAL) Curious what kind of durability/reliability I can expect? And if it'll need adjusting when I add a couple hundred pound worth of bumper, skid plates, etc...
What spring rate?
Probably 600's or 650's...if the latter, you should be fine with bumper/skids/sliders.
I had a Shrockworks bumper and skids with 600# springs on my X and they worked great.
Sent from Cygnus X-1
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Agreed.
600lb with aftermarket bumper and 650's when/if a winch is ever added.
Of course, this is all preference and opinions will differ.
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I'm all about the 600's
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Well I'm not sure what I've got as I purchased it with this equipment already installed. Once I get it home (mid January) I will hopefully know more. What's the best way to tell what spring rate I've got? Am I looking for a specific part # on the coil over? I'm new to in depth suspension stuff trying to learn as much as I can.....
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the springs will have the spring rate on them, you should see 600, 650, 700 in the part number that is on the spring, thats the spring rate.
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the springs will have the spring rate on them, you should see 600, 650, 700 in the part number that is on the spring, thats the spring rate.
Thanks! From what I've read I should be able to add sliders, skid plates, & a rear bumper without having to mess with the suspension. Makes my life that much easier.
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Welcome from Riverside/Moreno Valley! It's sounds like you already have a good list of maintenance and mod items: one good thing to add on is some kind of comms if driving with the group, usually some kind of CB radio at first.
SCCX; masters of both threadjacking and getting threads back on track. :D
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Welcome from San Diego.
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Welcome from Riverside/Moreno Valley! It's sounds like you already have a good list of maintenance and mod items: one good thing to add on is some kind of comms if driving with the group, usually some kind of CB radio at first.
SCCX; masters of both threadjacking and getting threads back on track. :D
I agree that's on the list. Was cruising that thread the other day. But it's not on the short list thought. Seems like a very useful fun to install item.
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Will do thanks!
Anyone else have experience with the PRG equipment I've got? (Radflo 2.0 coil overs and UCA's and 2.5" AAL) Curious what kind of durability/reliability I can expect? And if it'll need adjusting when I add a couple hundred pound worth of bumper, skid plates, etc...
So this is an awesome thread! Steve C is def our wordsmith guru and our BOD has his black belt in threadjacking O0
OP - if you seriously are interested in knowing about your PRG equipment - I'd recommend a call to Greg himself. He can tell you about your current setup and your future needs. SOP - call and leave message, call again next day and you'll probs get him.
Oh and welcome from ANAHEIM!! Check out our monthly eat and greet thread. You can meet Steve C live and in person :D
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Not sure who Greg is but if he's a PRG guy what's the best way to get in touch with him?
I fear no thread hi-jacking and fully intend to get out and meet the gentlemen & scholars that make up the SCCX group. Especially mod days, I'm curious what people have done to their rigs and I fully intend to do as much work as possible on mine. I want to get at least another 80K miles of fun out of it!! So I'm mostly concerned about preventative maintenance in the short term. In the immediate future I'm just crossing my fingers my work schedule allows me two consecutive days off so I can drive the thing home from PDX!!
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Greg is the owner/operator of PRG. He used to live and operate the business here in So Cal (he's in Nor Cal now), and takes good care of us SCCX folks. You can reach him at the phone number on this link: http://www.prgproducts.com/contact-us/
As PainRoller mentioned - your best bet is to try him a couple of times, a day or so apart. He's a pretty busy guy but is a good egg and is absolutely dedicated to his customers (past, present or future).
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Greg
His old screen name when he was taking names in his 20" front travel Ranger.
Cool dude. If you get him on the phone, he'll spend an hour with you, answering all questions and making sure your happy and understand everything.
During that hour, he'll ignore several phone calls to spend time with you and make sure your good. He does this all day long and you will most likely try to call him while he's giving that customer service to someone else. Over and over and over agian.
Be patient, he's worth it.
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PRG
Pre
Runner
Greg
His old screen name when he was taking names in his 20" front travel Ranger.
Cool dude. If you get him on the phone, he'll spend an hour with you, answering all questions and making sure your happy and understand everything.
During that hour, he'll ignore several phone calls to spend time with you and make sure your good. He does this all day long and you will most likely try to call him while he's giving that customer service to someone else. Over and over and over agian.
Be patient, he's worth it.
Wow. Sounds like an incredible guy. People like that are one in a million.
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Welcome from SD