Dollywobbler's Maverick - Page 3

dollywobbler · 08-02-2012, 21:25

Sadly, I put my back out when working on the Mav yesterday, so today has seen no progress. The other caliper has arrived now, but still awaiting the new sliders and boots, so not like I could have got it finished today anyway. Also, the water on our Mini's roof was still frozen at 2:30pm, so sitting in the warmth wasn't a bad way to spend the day!

Hopefully the sliders will arrive tomorrow and I can get the job finished.

dollywobbler · 11-02-2012, 15:28

Finally got the job finished, with a fairly large amount of pain! My back is not happy. However, my Maverick now stops properly. Pedal is still quite soft. Is that how they are or do I need another bleeding session? Stops well enough, though I've only clocked up about 30 miles so far, so haven't given them a serious work out while they bed in.

Now got to rest my back as I'm laning next weekend - that will not be fun with a poor back!

dollywobbler · 12-02-2012, 16:44

Decided to test both truck and my back with a spot of laning. I know a fairly gentle lane in Nant-y-Moch so had a quick explore.

Initial conclusions are that it's pretty capable really, though it struggled in some places due to the lack of axle articulation. A bit of momentum compensated sufficiently. Planning a bigger spell with a group next week. Bring it on.

Fez_uk · 12-02-2012, 17:07

Remove the rear arb

dollywobbler · 12-02-2012, 17:09

Ah, I imagine that makes a BIG difference. What does it do to the handling? I guess softening up the rear might actually make it less likely to snap into oversteer?

Fez_uk · 12-02-2012, 17:11

just taking the rear off apparently makes little difference in comfort but helps articulation alot but I'd make the seatbelt bolts shorter with a grinder as they can cut your inside of tyre when fully articulated.

I wouldn't know as I have taken front and back off.

Again it rolls more but still comfortable, I don't drive fast anyway.

dollywobbler · 13-02-2012, 15:42

I shall consider it.

Filled up today. First tank has come in at 22mpg, which includes playing in the snow, a brief off-highway foray and a fair bit of tinkering with the engine running. A little lower than I was hoping for but not far off.

dollywobbler · 20-02-2012, 18:35

As it happens, I found the Maverick plenty flexible when off-roading the other day. It got through sections where others struggled, though not to big myself up too much, I think I'm pretty sensible behind the wheel - it's all about line and, where needed, a bit of momentum.

I'm very pleased with how its behaving now. The engine's pulling really nicely since the fuel filter change and the brakes are bedding in nicely. Quick question though - how soft should the pedal be? It's really quite soft at the moment and I'm wondering about another bleed of the front circuit.

Fez_uk · 20-02-2012, 18:38

Glad it's working well mate, Saw the pics on FB and your blog. Shame I had to miss that day due to a friends party.

dollywobbler · 23-02-2012, 17:08

Sorry, this pic is a repeat from the laning thread - just updating my rolling Maverick thread.

There seems to be an occasional knock from the front end after the greenlane fun. Probably ARB links I guess. I shall investigate at some point (if the rest of the fleet stop giving me endless jobs to sort out that is!)

762buzz · 23-02-2012, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by dollywobbler

Decided to test both truck and my back with a spot of laning. I know a fairly gentle lane in Nant-y-Moch so had a quick explore.

Initial conclusions are that it's pretty capable really, though it struggled in some places due to the lack of axle articulation. A bit of momentum compensated sufficiently. Planning a bigger spell with a group next week. Bring it on.

not very wide for a lane looks like u get different speed humps to us

dollywobbler · 26-02-2012, 23:32

Perhaps more flex at the back wouldn't be a bad idea...

makeitfit · 26-02-2012, 23:35

I can help you there

You just need a pair of +2" extra travel shocks, I've got them in stock, £40 a pop

Oh and get rid of the arb

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=14075

dollywobbler · 26-02-2012, 23:48

Tempting. I'd like to keep it stock for the time being. I never struggled for traction today, just waved a wheel in the air occasionally! I had a look at Fez's truck the other day (nice to meet you Fez and thanks for the tyres!). It's very different to mine! Quite impressive.

Fez_uk · 26-02-2012, 23:55

you need to see petes, takes it to another level.

Ferguson

08-02-2012, 21:25	#31
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Sadly, I put my back out when working on the Mav yesterday, so today has seen no progress. The other caliper has arrived now, but still awaiting the new sliders and boots, so not like I could have got it finished today anyway. Also, the water on our Mini's roof was still frozen at 2:30pm, so sitting in the warmth wasn't a bad way to spend the day! Hopefully the sliders will arrive tomorrow and I can get the job finished.

11-02-2012, 15:28	#32
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Finally got the job finished, with a fairly large amount of pain! My back is not happy. However, my Maverick now stops properly. Pedal is still quite soft. Is that how they are or do I need another bleeding session? Stops well enough, though I've only clocked up about 30 miles so far, so haven't given them a serious work out while they bed in. Now got to rest my back as I'm laning next weekend - that will not be fun with a poor back!

12-02-2012, 16:44	#33
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Decided to test both truck and my back with a spot of laning. I know a fairly gentle lane in Nant-y-Moch so had a quick explore. Initial conclusions are that it's pretty capable really, though it struggled in some places due to the lack of axle articulation. A bit of momentum compensated sufficiently. Planning a bigger spell with a group next week. Bring it on.

12-02-2012, 17:07	#34
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Remove the rear arb

12-02-2012, 17:09	#35
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Ah, I imagine that makes a BIG difference. What does it do to the handling? I guess softening up the rear might actually make it less likely to snap into oversteer?

12-02-2012, 17:11	#36
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	just taking the rear off apparently makes little difference in comfort but helps articulation alot but I'd make the seatbelt bolts shorter with a grinder as they can cut your inside of tyre when fully articulated. I wouldn't know as I have taken front and back off. Again it rolls more but still comfortable, I don't drive fast anyway.

13-02-2012, 15:42	#37
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	I shall consider it. Filled up today. First tank has come in at 22mpg, which includes playing in the snow, a brief off-highway foray and a fair bit of tinkering with the engine running. A little lower than I was hoping for but not far off.

20-02-2012, 18:35	#38
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	As it happens, I found the Maverick plenty flexible when off-roading the other day. It got through sections where others struggled, though not to big myself up too much, I think I'm pretty sensible behind the wheel - it's all about line and, where needed, a bit of momentum. I'm very pleased with how its behaving now. The engine's pulling really nicely since the fuel filter change and the brakes are bedding in nicely. Quick question though - how soft should the pedal be? It's really quite soft at the moment and I'm wondering about another bleed of the front circuit.

20-02-2012, 18:38	#39
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Glad it's working well mate, Saw the pics on FB and your blog. Shame I had to miss that day due to a friends party.

23-02-2012, 17:08	#40
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Sorry, this pic is a repeat from the laning thread - just updating my rolling Maverick thread. There seems to be an occasional knock from the front end after the greenlane fun. Probably ARB links I guess. I shall investigate at some point (if the rest of the fleet stop giving me endless jobs to sort out that is!)

26-02-2012, 23:32	#42
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Perhaps more flex at the back wouldn't be a bad idea...

26-02-2012, 23:35	#43
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I can help you there You just need a pair of +2" extra travel shocks, I've got them in stock, £40 a pop Oh and get rid of the arb http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=14075

26-02-2012, 23:48	#44
dollywobbler Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Wales Vehicle: No 4x4 currently Posts: 242	Tempting. I'd like to keep it stock for the time being. I never struggled for traction today, just waved a wheel in the air occasionally! I had a look at Fez's truck the other day (nice to meet you Fez and thanks for the tyres!). It's very different to mine! Quite impressive.

26-02-2012, 23:55	#45
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	you need to see petes, takes it to another level. Ferguson