mauricio_28
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Here, finally, are some shots of the new rig:
My CommonRail TDI 4WD Navara arrived today...
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The only number unrelated to tire pressure in the door placard is: EB715
mauricio_28
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Took it off-roading today in West Java. The trail was a rutted, steep and rocky, based on a substrate of red clay mud. West Java gets lots of rain. There are small streams running across the track. The rig made it up no problem in 4-Hi. I stalled a couple of times due to insufficient momentum. But the most pleasing aspect was the descent. Putting it in 1st gear (2-Hi) was sufficient to ensure a smooth controlled descent, with just a few taps on the brake here and there. By the time I came down, it has started pouring. The ruts became channels of water. Really, the braking provided by the engine was brilliant. Yet another reason to love diesel engines.
Here's pic that gives a sense of the trail and of the terrain on the island of Java:
Here's pic that gives a sense of the trail and of the terrain on the island of Java:
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mauricio_28 said:
so, the biodiesel u're using, is it from Pertamina or you bought it from local biodiesel manufacturer. Have you ever used a blend of biodiesel more than 5%?say 20% or even 100%.
Which one better, the shell diesel or biodiesel with 95% blend regular diesel.
I've heard story that with biodiesel the engine can perform better though we have to watch the fuel filter for clogging.
I'm waiting mine, due to come on august. :elkgrin:
mauricio_28
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tuju77 said:
I am using the regular Pertamina Biodiesel which, I understand, is 95% petroleum diesel. I've never used anything but that and a partial fill-up from Shell 100% petroleum diesel. So far no problems performance-wise as far as I can tell and feel from using the Pertamina sauce.
I have read that biodiesel is a better lubricant than the regular stuff. On the negative side, the non-petroleum diesel is also a better solvent so it will eat away at plastic tubing in the car's innards. For now, I'll stick to the US$0.60/liter Pertamina biodiesel. Granted, I've only filled up the tank twice in the two months that I've had the rig. This is due to the fact that I only use it on the weekends and the inherent fuel economy.
Are you in Indonesia?
In order to use 100% biodiesel I think we have to replace the rubber with synthetic, dunno if navara use rubber or synthetic.
I asked one indonesian biodiesel manufacturer, he recommended no more than 20% blend.
I heard from one indonesia forum that sometimes pertamina biodiesel cause problem, but other said using biodiesel from pertamina improve his car's performance, so I'm a bit confused :elkgrin:
Yes, I am in Indonesia.
I asked one indonesian biodiesel manufacturer, he recommended no more than 20% blend.
I heard from one indonesia forum that sometimes pertamina biodiesel cause problem, but other said using biodiesel from pertamina improve his car's performance, so I'm a bit confused :elkgrin:
Yes, I am in Indonesia.
mauricio_28
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...I've only seen two other Navaras in Jakarta...If you plan to do more than "mall-crawling" you'll have to replace the stock tires which are really a sad mismatch for a truck of this heft and capabilities. I replaced them with LT265/75 Pirelli Scorpion ATRs which raised the truck about two centimeters.
I took my landlord for a ride on Rasuna Said the other day. He was really blown away at how quiet and smooth the engine and the ride is, and by the acceleration of such a big, heavy truck. "It's like riding a sedan", he said. All I know is my Navara truck is way smoother and quieter than those Nissan saloon diesel Silver Bird taxis. On the highway the weight and wheelbase makes it feel supremely planted. The engine wakes up at 1,500rpm, but 1,800-1,900 you begin to feel something (the turbo?) kick in. Put it in 1st gear and 2,000rpm, and nothing can stop you.
No problems at all with the Pertamina BioSolar...
Welcome to the club!
I took my landlord for a ride on Rasuna Said the other day. He was really blown away at how quiet and smooth the engine and the ride is, and by the acceleration of such a big, heavy truck. "It's like riding a sedan", he said. All I know is my Navara truck is way smoother and quieter than those Nissan saloon diesel Silver Bird taxis. On the highway the weight and wheelbase makes it feel supremely planted. The engine wakes up at 1,500rpm, but 1,800-1,900 you begin to feel something (the turbo?) kick in. Put it in 1st gear and 2,000rpm, and nothing can stop you.
No problems at all with the Pertamina BioSolar...
Welcome to the club!
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mauricio_28 said:
Though I already place a booking with nissan but I never actually test drive it only saw one in the showroom. Love to do a test drive too bad nissan has only 1 unit and it rotates around.
My cousin just bought a ford ranger 2.5L, have u driven one of those?how's that compared to navara since the ford's diesel engine is still make a noise.
I will most likely to use the truck for "mall crawling" since my job doesnt involve the "offroad" but love to try that sometimes.
But the one of the most important reason I chose navara is because the engine output, the best in its class with 403Nm.
I'm planning to use more biodiesel when I got my car, right now, I'm doin a research on the net and found some contradictions.
Oh yes, have you checked out knackered navara?it seems there are quite a few problems with the trucks
mauricio_28
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No, I have not driven the Ford Ranger. It looks nice, I have to give it that despite my inherent dislike of American cars, but its engine's specs, however, do not compare to the Navara's YD25DDTi. The Ranger, even on its home turf, plays thirds fiddle to the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. If you are considering the Ranger, you should also look at the Mitsubishi Triton.
If you intend to use the Navara only for city "mall-crawling" and your biggest expedition is a jaunt to the Puncak, I would strongly suggest that you look to buy another car. The Navara's 5.25 meter length, coupled with its turning radius, makes it unwieldy in Jakarta's heavy traffic and tight spaces. Also, there's no need for 4-wheel-drive in Jakarta. If you don't plan to go off-road, haul or tow, those 402Nm of torque will go to waste. If you want a similar vehicle, I'd say look at a 4x2 petrol Fortuner.
I took it off-road to gunung pancar today. Something I really enjoy about the engine is the controlled braking on steep descents.
If you intend to use the Navara only for city "mall-crawling" and your biggest expedition is a jaunt to the Puncak, I would strongly suggest that you look to buy another car. The Navara's 5.25 meter length, coupled with its turning radius, makes it unwieldy in Jakarta's heavy traffic and tight spaces. Also, there's no need for 4-wheel-drive in Jakarta. If you don't plan to go off-road, haul or tow, those 402Nm of torque will go to waste. If you want a similar vehicle, I'd say look at a 4x2 petrol Fortuner.
I took it off-road to gunung pancar today. Something I really enjoy about the engine is the controlled braking on steep descents.
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mauricio_28 said:
you're correct, the reason I chose navara was because its engine output besides its look, it was the best in its class, even a 3L Ranger's output was no match for navara.
Since my hometown is in semarang, I'll be using most of my navara in central java area therefore its size eventhough a concern to me but given semarang traffic's condition so its tolerable but for Jkt, no way because the traffic will cause me headache.
I dont like fortuner (I currently drive x-trail) because it is expensive and the engine is lame given its size 2.7L with only 150 or 160 PS. I fell in love with navara from the moment I saw it (love in first sight actually), maybe once I get a hold of the car, I will use it 4x4 on mountain terrain somewhere in Kopeng.
mauricio_28
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I know all about love at first sight with the Navara. Before ordering the Navara, I was also looking at Mitsubishis (my first love was, after all, a nimble TDI Pajero). But one look at a black Navara, coupled with the reviews and specs, made the decision for me.
Take it to East Java's National Parks: Meru Betiri and Alas Purwo. Or take it down to Bromo's lautan pasir. Here's a pic of a lesser vehicle down in the crater: http://www.pbase.com/mauricio_28/image/92508717/original Or go to Dieng, up from the Pantura via Batang.
I took it off-road once again to Gunung Geulis in West Java. It started raining (West Java gets lots of rain) so the place was full of mud, but in one place, something unusual and interesting happened to me. In a steep 135 degree hairpin bend descent, the loose red clay soil gave way under the weight of the rear wheels, resulting in a sideways slide of the car. The real wheels slid down and sideways while the front kept their position, putting the car at a ninety degree angle from the road, right at the vortex of the bend...I finally made it down in 4-lo, and thought that it was going to be a tough, scary climb back. I loaded up the bed with five locals to assist, if needed, put it again in 4-lo and began the ascent. To this moment, I am still astonished by the ease and aplomb with which this 1960kg vehicle with another 400 kg worth of passangers made it up, all at 2,000rpm.
Plan on getting a bed liner.
Take it to East Java's National Parks: Meru Betiri and Alas Purwo. Or take it down to Bromo's lautan pasir. Here's a pic of a lesser vehicle down in the crater: http://www.pbase.com/mauricio_28/image/92508717/original Or go to Dieng, up from the Pantura via Batang.
I took it off-road once again to Gunung Geulis in West Java. It started raining (West Java gets lots of rain) so the place was full of mud, but in one place, something unusual and interesting happened to me. In a steep 135 degree hairpin bend descent, the loose red clay soil gave way under the weight of the rear wheels, resulting in a sideways slide of the car. The real wheels slid down and sideways while the front kept their position, putting the car at a ninety degree angle from the road, right at the vortex of the bend...I finally made it down in 4-lo, and thought that it was going to be a tough, scary climb back. I loaded up the bed with five locals to assist, if needed, put it again in 4-lo and began the ascent. To this moment, I am still astonished by the ease and aplomb with which this 1960kg vehicle with another 400 kg worth of passangers made it up, all at 2,000rpm.
Plan on getting a bed liner.
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