1997 Nissan Navara D21 TI  

looks clean man like what you've done with the exterior not to sure about the speaker in the footwell though but hey it's your car good work man

11th November 2011 - 02:48 PM  Reply

Hmm.. Surely there was room in the rear somewhere being dual cab. Oh well, definitely different mate. Good luck with it

11th November 2011 - 02:57 PM  Reply

needs Moar Manual

11th November 2011 - 03:01 PM  Reply

sub in the footwell is interesting, never seen it done before.

how does it sound? pretty tidy truck either way

11th November 2011 - 03:01 PM  Reply

Cleaaan, Turbo or two?

11th November 2011 - 03:07 PM  Reply

It sounds terrific, I compete in sound quality competitions and I have one massive advantage over everyone else... Sub bass coming from the front where it belongs. Without losing practicality of the back seat this was the only place I could mount the sub. Not enough room behind the seats (I tried that first with poor results).
I couldn't be happier with how the sub sounds apart from it is "only" a single ten (a bloody good one at that) it's not overly loud and it won't be winning any db drag comp, that's for sure

11th November 2011 - 03:10 PM  Reply

this ute looks really long lol, but cant really complain hey, what made you wanna put the prado wheels?

11th November 2011 - 03:11 PM  Reply

Well I always liked the look of Prado wheels and I didn't wanna go really aftermarketish with wheel choice.. I wanted plain and simple so it was these or a set of patrol 17x8.5 Ti wheels. The patrol wheels are hard to come by, expensive and would have needed 4wd guards and tub to fit. These fit straight on and have near perfect fitment sitting within a mm or two of the edge of the guard (when I wind the torsions down).
Nah no turbos for this... If/when the engine has enough and dies, it will be getting a cammed LS1.

11th November 2011 - 03:18 PM  Reply

looks nice! just one thing, the Ti badge above the indicator looks out of place. I reckon it should be under the indicator or better yet just removed

11th November 2011 - 04:26 PM  Reply

Doesn't look like the box is big enough to get the most out of the sub.


Other than that it's awesome, really like it! Top effort.

11th November 2011 - 06:21 PM  Reply

Nice work with the tweeters on the pillars

QUOTE (Jordad @ Nov 11 2011, 03:01 PM)

11th November 2011 - 08:41 PM  Reply

does need more manuel.. but nicee ride man!!!

11th November 2011 - 11:17 PM  Reply

I've always likes the D21 Navs, especially the blocky front end. Some shaving and a respray (same colour) would set it off. Why go an LS1 if the motor blows? Aren't the 300ZX turbo engines of that era based on the same block? Just thinking ease of fitment etc, would be a cheaper and easier option

11th November 2011 - 11:46 PM  Reply

thanks guys, the box is just shy of the recommended enclosure size of 26 litres. Bottom end is smooth however lacking sheer output which is a combination of enclosure size, lack of power (currently only has 300w rms) and lack of cabin loading normal systems have by being in a boot/hatch etc.

ratta tat tat, you are correct; its the same 300zx motor (z31) the z32 quad cam version is significantly wider and as such is not an easy conversion. The LS1 is far cheaper, makes a tonne more power and just as much (or less) work to fit.

12th November 2011 - 01:02 AM  Reply

nice clean ride mate..

12th November 2011 - 09:04 AM  Reply

nice install bro

12th November 2011 - 09:20 AM  Reply

Looks good mate. A friend has the Prado rims on a single cab trayback D21 and they look too big. Looks good on this though. Also, that's a D22 interior, yeah? Will be awesome if the LS1 goes in it

13th November 2011 - 08:24 AM  Reply

Awesome ute. Fair amount of effort paid off.

13th November 2011 - 09:29 AM  Reply

looks tide mate

13th November 2011 - 05:46 PM  Reply

thanks guys! Socal: its actually the late model D21 interior (1994-1997) The Ti had a completely different trim to all other navaras with sports cloth (blue/green/purple) + Velour and had a fold down centre rear arm rest.

14th November 2011 - 09:09 AM  Reply

Rollpan installed, hinged numberplate installed and in undercoat awaiting panel work on the tub to be finished before being resprayed.





New speakers (Crescendo MB3N midranges)



Playing with speaker placement

1st December 2011 - 10:13 AM  Reply

do you have the chassis number handy . I just bought a D21 single cab and want a few bits (figuratively) off yours for it. (the build plate in the engine bay - nissan one not the compliance plate) can you email it to [email protected] please.

1st January 2014 - 08:59 AM  Reply