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David M
X-TRAIL FANATIC
Date Registered: 02-2005
Location: Taylor's Hill (Melbourne)
TOTAL POSTS: 466
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Re: we lost a soft roader comparison
Imitation is the best form of compliment. Four years later other companies learning from the XTrail success ought to be able to improve their act. I'd be surprised if there are not more comparisons in which upgraded vehicle models match or better the XTrail until the XTrail is itself significantly updated. I still believe it was the best buying decision at the time for me (and like Jalal, I was hunting for a second-hand Pathie when it was pointed out the XTrail was the same size and better specc'd for what I was going to do with it).
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David M (X095)
ST Auto (series 1) 180,000 kms
Nissan nudge, fog lights, towbar, floor mats, K&N filter, Cooper CS4s, electric trailer brake controller, GME TX3220
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18/Apr/2006, 8:41 am
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xTrailered
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 02-2006
Location: Canberra
TOTAL POSTS: 41
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Re: we lost a soft roader comparison
On the two points,
I remember reading on the forum one persons experience with what sounded like a good dealer in Gympie, that looked into the overheating problem. The answers seemed to be that:
1. Do not leave in Lock mode, but also
2. If sand gets between the ABS sensors it fouls up the operation and will go into overheat mode!
His advice was a quick spray of water on the sensors and away he went on a one week sand holiday with no more faults.
I reckon if you've followed the auto mode rule, cleaning the sensors may be the solution. He suggested a spray with water in an atomiser would do the trick.
On, the ST-S power loss. Hi-Tech should write to Nissan and see if they can get anything in writing from Nissan that states fitting the Cat-back system (Twins) does'nt void warranty. If they got this, and could prove a power gain and meet emissions, well I reckon they would get alot of buyers from new XTrail owners.
Better still Nissan Aus should import exys without the exhausts and then fit the Hi-Tech exhaust in country! And win back the buyers looking to tow and get up sand dunes!
Oh, and if Hi-Tech got this cool deal, I'd be happy to recieve an exhaust as payment for my cool idea
Dreaming...
Brendon
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18/Apr/2006, 9:08 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: we lost a soft roader comparison
Nice plan/dream you got going there Brendon LOL 
Nissan would NEVER allow this to happen!
If they wanted you to have all that power in the first place, they would have produced the exy with such an effective and less restrictive system to start with, but cost cutting is something that every car manufacturer will look for and to have the Hi-Tech system on every exy as standard will hit their pocket direct, the result is that this idea will never be implemented.
Sorry to shatter your dreams like that, so I guess you gonna need to queue-up and put your name down on the wish list for this mod.
Having said the above, the first ST-S owner to try the Hi-Tech system will be given a special treatment by Hi-Tech and this will include a free dyno test.
I better start mentioning these details in the corresponding thread, so it is documented accordingly.
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18/Apr/2006, 9:26 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: we lost a soft roader comparison
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Rated X wrote:
Guys is there any solid evidence that the power loss is just from the 2nd cat in the exhaust?
Nothing else apart from 2 cat converters and two O2 sensors have changed in the ST-S set-up (not to my knowledge) but I believe the ECU had to be re-calibrated to take the appropriate readings of two Oxygen Sensors instead of one.
A 10KW loss is a massive loss of power indeed.
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18/Apr/2006, 2:33 pm
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canberraxtrail
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 01-2005
Location: Canberra, ACT
TOTAL POSTS: 273
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Re: we lost a soft roader comparison
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BRETT72 wrote:
I like my X-Trail and wouldn't swap it for any other 'softie' on the market. Might swap it for an Tourag, but that's about it.
Why not go for it's big brother, the Porsche Cayeene.. hmm
By the way i totally agree with you, i wouldn't want any other soft roader, also someone mentioned earlier that the x-trail is an ugly suv... i think it's one of the best looking softies on the market still to this date. Such a tough looking car compared to the rest of them.
--- Matt, Canberra, X-074
2002 ST
Twilight, auto, nudge bar, tint
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18/Apr/2006, 5:14 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: we lost a soft roader comparison
We should send that magazine a copy of this thread to add to their review. hehehehe
Last edited by jalalski, 18/Apr/2006, 8:50 pm
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18/Apr/2006, 5:18 pm
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I am not sure how these differences could ultimately decide it's superior capabilties over the Exy. It still tows 500kg less braked gross weight than the X-Trail.
