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She's a beauty! Congratulations! How much of a difference do you feel compared to your 18?
What have you done for your 2nd Gen Titan lately
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The main difference in the few miles we have put on is how it shifts rapidly and smoothly while getting up to speed. Don't need to floor it. If this is how it will drive, then they have done an exceptional job with the drivetrain; our 18 Pro-4X was no slouch at all, however. It is also noticeably quieter than our 18 Pro-4X. The ride quality is a bit softer due to the Grabbers vs. the Duelers we had, but then the tire pressures were low at delivery (32 on one tire and 33 on the others). Aired all tires up to 36psi cold and the ride firmed up just enough. So far liking it; in summary, not a drastic change from our previous truck.
I filled @3+ gallons of gas at Costco earlier this afternoon and do miss the bugle melody associated with the previous truck; this one does not sing at all. A couple of other changes - no Utilitrack channels on the bed floor anymore plus no fender whip antenna on the truck. Did not even notice these omissions at the dealership.
Separately, Nissan does add a bit of gingerbread on these trucks from the factory. For example - Off road protection package, bed assist grip, lighted kickplates. The Pro-4X mud flaps are a bit gaudy, but I will get used to them. I preferred the plain black mud flaps the 18 came with. The step rails are alright, but at $1050 sticker, I am not sure. I preferred my charcoal Nissan step rails; they are presently available for dealer pick-up at @$350 plus taxes during the Nissan accessory sale.
However, the overall deal was super and saved me a trip out of state, @1100 miles and at least a couple of days. The dealership (Wright Nissan, Wexford) was wonderful to work with. No verbal discussions, the deal was fixed via 4 emails. Then the test drive, look everything over and no hassles during pick-up. Highly recommended.
PS. One other notable difference I failed to mention above based on the limited driving is the solid engine braking on the new truck. We have a ~1/4-mile section where we go down a gentle grade from a stoplight and almost all cars put their brakes on mid-way as they either go too fast in the beginning or irrespective of the speed, the cars tend to exceed the 30-mph (practically ~40 mph) speed limit on the stretch of road. I don't speed down and piss some folks off in the 30 second stretch but do need to apply brakes on an occasion as I am ~40 at the end. The couple of times we have gone down the same stretch in the new truck, the truck actually slowed down on the stretch, and I had to add some throttle to maintain @40 mph. Minor issue, but positive in my books for the drivetrain in the 2023.
I filled @3+ gallons of gas at Costco earlier this afternoon and do miss the bugle melody associated with the previous truck; this one does not sing at all. A couple of other changes - no Utilitrack channels on the bed floor anymore plus no fender whip antenna on the truck. Did not even notice these omissions at the dealership.
Separately, Nissan does add a bit of gingerbread on these trucks from the factory. For example - Off road protection package, bed assist grip, lighted kickplates. The Pro-4X mud flaps are a bit gaudy, but I will get used to them. I preferred the plain black mud flaps the 18 came with. The step rails are alright, but at $1050 sticker, I am not sure. I preferred my charcoal Nissan step rails; they are presently available for dealer pick-up at @$350 plus taxes during the Nissan accessory sale.
However, the overall deal was super and saved me a trip out of state, @1100 miles and at least a couple of days. The dealership (Wright Nissan, Wexford) was wonderful to work with. No verbal discussions, the deal was fixed via 4 emails. Then the test drive, look everything over and no hassles during pick-up. Highly recommended.
PS. One other notable difference I failed to mention above based on the limited driving is the solid engine braking on the new truck. We have a ~1/4-mile section where we go down a gentle grade from a stoplight and almost all cars put their brakes on mid-way as they either go too fast in the beginning or irrespective of the speed, the cars tend to exceed the 30-mph (practically ~40 mph) speed limit on the stretch of road. I don't speed down and piss some folks off in the 30 second stretch but do need to apply brakes on an occasion as I am ~40 at the end. The couple of times we have gone down the same stretch in the new truck, the truck actually slowed down on the stretch, and I had to add some throttle to maintain @40 mph. Minor issue, but positive in my books for the drivetrain in the 2023.
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Thanks for the write up. I'm glad you got a great deal and are happy!
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I like it! I think that seals my decision to remove the letters and not put anymore on!
which sliders are you running now?
which sliders are you running now?
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I agree on the Titan side steps, they look good but I would have never ordered them if they didn’t have it at the dealer lot already.
I’m in the process of removing them and adding some sliders at the moment. Gonna see if I can sell them for around $700 when I pull them off. My truck only has 1400 miles on the clock so they are brand new!
I agree with the mud flaps as well, I’m probably going to remove them. It’s cheap plastic, I took the Titan through some mud holes the other day and the front ones have already bent a bit!
I’m in the process of removing them and adding some sliders at the moment. Gonna see if I can sell them for around $700 when I pull them off. My truck only has 1400 miles on the clock so they are brand new!
I agree with the mud flaps as well, I’m probably going to remove them. It’s cheap plastic, I took the Titan through some mud holes the other day and the front ones have already bent a bit!
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Go slow and borrow the wife's hair dryer... that worked for me!!
The rails are Star Armor by Tyger. I rescued them off of the Big Orange Truck before it went to the big junkyard in the sky. They are relatively inexpensive and I've been rocking them since Fall of 2020 with no issues. Similar to the other comments, I had to search for a '22 without factory rails because I wasn't crazy about them and didn't want to drop a grand on something that was going to wind up sitting in my garage!!
Just got back yesterday afternoon from two weeks of crazy travels. 6,200 miles driven with all kinds of different terrain, weather, and towing (although "only" 4,800 miles in my Titan). The Titan did great and was super comfy for myself, one passenger, and two medium sized dogs. Time for another oil change already! I flat towed a mini home from western Arizona and gas mileage was all over the board, but i was particularly impressed through West Texas traveling at 85 mph, and I got 16.2 mpg on two consecutive tanks. The Nevada trip was done with my brother's raptor towing a u-haul trailer through lots of icy weather. We knocked off a good 100 lbs. of ice after we arrived in Nevada.
New Orleans, LA > Colorado Springs, CO > Carson City, NV > Colorado Springs, NV > Parker, AZ > New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA > Colorado Springs, CO > Carson City, NV > Colorado Springs, NV > Parker, AZ > New Orleans, LA
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Well, I haven't posted since I got the truck, but she looks quite different than when I got her. Lately I have added the Morimoto XB's, Fog Lights w/ Lasfit switchback bulbs, and Z1 CAI. Waiting on the Banks exhaust to be installed as well as the JLT Oil Catch Can. After that I am hoping to add some Katzkin Seat Covers.
Looks great!
Waiting for PRJ to chime in on the “snake oil” JLT catch can. 😉 I’ve got one on my truck too.
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Love It!! I need to get some of them “yella” true fog lights!!!
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which banks,p/n maybe sound clip?
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how about part number
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Removed the BF Goodrich all Terrain T/A and went back to stock General grabbers. BF's are up for sale.
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That’s a new one. What made you choose the grabbers over the bfg’s?
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