Southern California Club Xterra

Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Display Case => Topic started by: GreenGoon on August 23, 2013, 10:32:31 PM

Title: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on August 23, 2013, 10:32:31 PM: Joined SCCX: 2012
Username: Green Goon
Real Name: Tom D.
Year: 2000
Make: Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trim: SE
Color: Green
Mods:
Calmini SAS, '88 Wagoneer Dana 44, Trac Lock, Fox coil overs
Leaf over, '96 Isuzu Rodeo Dana 44, rear disc brakes, Detroit Locker, Fox racing shocks
5.13 gears
Calmini pre-runner bumper
33 x 12.5 R15 Cooper Discoverer STT

Comments: She was a great truck stock, she's even better now!

Photos:
Before
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/ResizedImage_1388647316374_zps0624df83.jpg)

Calmini Kit
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Calminikit_zps0a93ff11.jpg)

Front junkyard axle
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/WagoneerAxle_zpsdc53675d.jpg)

All cleaned up
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/WagoneerAxle2_zps65d7830b.jpg)

Dropped IFS
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/IFSOut_zpsa271a121.jpg)

Rear junkyard axle
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Rodeo_zps99d30efd.jpg)

Cleaned up rear
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/leafover_zps97ef3e80.jpg)

Front end before
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/FrontEnd_zpsb783cc9a.jpg)

Performance parts
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/under_zps525436ba.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/frontsuspension1_zpse50aed1f.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/frontsuspension_zpse99c9833.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/rearsuspension_zpsb676b745.jpg)

The Green Goon
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/greengoon_zps7b9a8adb.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/unimog_zps74f7b1aa.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: CAWoody on August 23, 2013, 10:35:00 PM: Very nice!

Welcome from Orange.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: Ghost65 on August 24, 2013, 06:31:46 AM: Great post and timeline Tom...love the Gen 1 SAS/Calmini kit. Nicely done.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on August 24, 2013, 12:06:44 PM: Thanks guys! My wife and I are going to get some wheelin' pictures tomorrow.

I played a little on my way to work and it's amazing to see what the Detroit locker and better tires did for me.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: BrO-J on August 25, 2013, 01:09:39 AM: Tom's Brother Ron here. This build exceeded my expectations by far, Tom did a great job. Now we need to build some sliders.
(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s72/rondawg80/PhotoGrid_1377416763612.jpg)
I think he may give the BrO-J a run for it's money.(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s72/rondawg80/PhotoGrid_1375155050592.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on August 25, 2013, 07:03:13 PM: I got to play a little after work.
These are all 2 wheel drive just testing the Detriot Locker.

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_08561_zps2818aac4.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_08571_zps823adacb.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_08591_zpscf4baa46.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_08811_zpsa8bd005f.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_08881_zps059aabcb.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_08911_zps7ad04cb2.jpg)

This is 4 high on some rocks at in my back yard.

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_09101_zpscb9406db.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC_09141_zps325d3ce9.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: BrO-J on August 25, 2013, 07:49:23 PM: SWEET
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: BrO-J on August 25, 2013, 08:57:45 PM: Here's one of Tom wrenching at "THE SHOP"(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s72/rondawg80/Resampled952013-05-089515-50-2995820.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: SuperSlideStyle on August 26, 2013, 11:55:31 PM: A very nice 1st gen X. Don't see many of them anymore.
Title: Re: Re: Green Goon
Post by: DannyX on September 16, 2013, 06:42:38 PM: Very nice. Love seeing more fellow SCCX guys here on the nation!

Sent from the the belly of a whale
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on September 17, 2013, 01:49:33 PM: Thanks guys... I love the new gears on my Gen 1... She's already surprised me and I can't wait to air down and really wheel. She'll really be amazing when I increase her HP.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: SteeevO on September 17, 2013, 07:33:35 PM: Nice!

Are you still coming out to J.V. in a few weeks?
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on September 17, 2013, 08:31:26 PM: I'm planning on it... I just have to confirm it with work. I usually work weekends.
Title: Re: Re: Green Goon
Post by: SteeevO on September 17, 2013, 09:37:51 PM: Awesome.

Sent while mobile, typos likely.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: Ghost65 on September 18, 2013, 06:50:52 AM: Quote from: DannyX on September 16, 2013, 06:42:38 PM
Very nice. Love seeing more fellow SCCX guys here on the nation!

Sent from the the belly of a whale

Ahem...wrong forum Mr. Grooters.

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Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: Xtracrispy on September 18, 2013, 03:10:51 PM: Nice looking X! I'm officially jealous of you 1st gen guys and your SAS kits!
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on September 18, 2013, 04:49:01 PM: Quote from: GhostX on September 18, 2013, 06:50:52 AM
Ahem...wrong forum Mr. Grooters.

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I thought it was weird that he was happy to see SCCX guys on the SCCX forum ;D
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: 0317 on October 03, 2013, 04:27:02 PM: Let me know what Friday you can hit Big Bear.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on October 03, 2013, 04:39:07 PM: Will do, but Fridays are tough this month.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: 0317 on October 15, 2013, 06:58:07 AM: did you brace the trac bar mount at the axle? thats a fail point. the bolt can work its way out or the calmini welds can fail.

if you have not taken care of it, research it. 1 rig I found the mount failed on the freeway and the X rolled, totaled th rig.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on October 16, 2013, 08:04:20 PM: I'm actually going to the shop tomorrow. We'll check it out. I've been climbing underneath to double check things quite a bit. I'll really look at the trac bar mount.

The bolt had worked its way out a little during my first week on the road. Things have felt more solid since I've shaken it out.

Thanks for the heads up. This is my daily driver too. I drive my three year old in it often.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: 0317 on October 16, 2013, 08:24:53 PM: This is what I did to mine.

(http://i49.tinypic.com/2cnuyd2.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on October 18, 2013, 10:08:08 AM: I was able to play on some rocks while I waited for friends before we went rock climbing. (With our hands and feet, not vehicles.)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/ResizedImage_1381977867736_zpsb990d8b3.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/ResizedImage_1381977852466_zpse74a1299.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/ResizedImage_1381977884011_zps9cd25f9f.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on December 07, 2013, 11:22:55 AM: I couldn't resist parking next to this Hummer at the market.

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131124_164217_143_zps1ae8f6d0.jpg?t=1386443598)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: xxSVxx on December 07, 2013, 12:16:18 PM: Love it!!!
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: SoCalXTerry on December 07, 2013, 02:22:10 PM: Cool Tom :D
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on December 07, 2013, 05:36:00 PM: I thought people would like it ;D
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on December 12, 2013, 05:23:14 PM: Hit 200,000 miles today

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131212_161436_868_zps24e2c101.jpg?t=1386894204)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: Ghost65 on December 12, 2013, 06:25:54 PM: Nice!

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Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: SoCalXTerry on December 12, 2013, 08:24:03 PM: WOW!!!!!!
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: BrO-J on December 15, 2013, 10:13:02 AM: Quote from: GreenGoon on December 07, 2013, 11:22:55 AM
I couldn't resist parking next to this Hummer at the market.

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20131124_164217_143_zps1ae8f6d0.jpg?t=1386443598)
That H-3 should be giving the goon a HUMMER
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on January 28, 2014, 09:35:13 AM: Finally got on a good flex ramp

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/Mobile%20Uploads/PhotoGrid951390701500296_zps3552f74f.jpg?t=1390930365)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: xxSVxx on January 28, 2014, 10:11:30 AM: Awesome pics bud!
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: SoCalXTerry on January 28, 2014, 07:20:02 PM: Absolutely Tom.... Such flex!!!!
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on January 29, 2014, 07:57:17 AM: Thanks guys. I'm going to soften up the front coilovers to get a little more. The front tires don't quite stuff like I want.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: Ghost65 on January 29, 2014, 10:13:12 AM: Wow, great pics.

What is Navitat?
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on January 29, 2014, 11:04:43 AM: Thanks

Navitat is the Zip-line tour I work for in Wrightwood. We're a true tree based canopy tour and a different way to enjoy the outdoors.. Check out our website www.navitat.com (http://www.navitat.com)

I took the day off work to wheel so I figured I'd use my rig to get the word out a little.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: BrO-J on January 29, 2014, 12:46:17 PM: It will flex more when the sway bar is disconnected. The Goon climbs like a desert bighorn.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: knightrider on January 30, 2014, 12:40:41 PM: just checked out naviat, that looks like alot of fun! SCCX group trip!!!
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on January 30, 2014, 01:39:41 PM: Quote from: knightrider on January 30, 2014, 12:40:41 PM
just checked out naviat, that looks like alot of fun! SCCX group trip!!!

Terry is planning on coming on tour soon. Steven and Danny have also talked about it.

Our tours are awesome. I really enjoy working here and I can also work out a discount for us.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Green Goon
Post by: Toro on January 30, 2014, 05:30:53 PM: Quote from: GreenGoon on January 30, 2014, 01:39:41 PM
Terry is planning on coming on tour soon. Steven and Danny have also talked about it.

Our tours are awesome. I really enjoy working here and I can also work out a discount for us.

Yeah......but you know...
....I'm fat.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on February 02, 2014, 09:58:08 AM: You're not fat, just a little fluffy. ;)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on May 20, 2014, 10:23:23 PM: Here are some more pictures from the Azusa Canyon Family Fun Weekend

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC09315_zpsfb3ae278.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC09318_zpsa9972d04.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/acfb_zps5443dc57.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/acfb0_zpsbeb389fd.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC09360_zps18962993.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/acfb1_zps83523445.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC09793_zps1e00468b.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC09798_zps49d7cfde.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC09801_zps7a9b8d6f.jpg)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/DSC09818_zpsa35d8a18.jpg)

And I have to post the trophy in the display case.
(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/don_padrote/ACFF0_zpscedcb237.jpg)
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: xxSVxx on May 21, 2014, 10:34:23 AM: awesome pics and great trophy!!!! congrats!!!
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on May 24, 2014, 08:09:21 AM: Thanks! it was a fun event.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: fleury123 on June 09, 2014, 01:24:04 PM: Really nice Rig . I miss my Gen 1.
Title: Re: Green Goon
Post by: GreenGoon on June 09, 2014, 01:47:56 PM: Thanks... I'm really glad I stuck with her. She's been a great rig! But the younger models are tempting.