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#1646 of 11964 Seats in the Trooper ... by cwmoser

Jul 26, 2001 (8:49 am)

sdc2 - your comment about seats in the Trooper "S" reminded me when I was looking at the Troopers. The newer Troopers always caught my eye and I remembered how tough they were as I had a 1989 older Trooper. I went to the Isuzu dealer and test drove a white "S" Trooper and immediately sensed that I could not live with the seat not having an armrest. I walked away thinking I would not be back. I almost bought a Chrysler T&C van and later learned, probably on this forum, that higher end Troopers have nicer seats. I rode thru the lot at the dealership and my eye caught a Red Trooper that looked different. I test drove it and noted that the seats were exactly what I wanted. A few days later I was the owner of a 1999 Trooper with Luxury package and thus seats with armrests.
 
Isuzu corporate - if you are reading this forum, making "S" models without armrests was really a "penny-wise but pound-foolish" decision. Still, the Trooper is an amazing vehicle and I have not regreted the purchase of my Trooper.

#1647 of 11964 What's the problem with bull bars? by steve_ HOST

Jul 26, 2001 (8:51 am)

Seems like I remember reading about bull bars in one of the Isuzu discussions.

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#1648 of 11964 2001 by paisan

Jul 26, 2001 (8:54 am)

In 2001 the S model now has arm rests.
 
-mike

#1649 of 11964 Bull Bars by paisan

Jul 26, 2001 (8:56 am)

There are aproximately a few 100 actual bull bars that are being talked about in that article in use in this country. They cost around $800-$1000 to purchase and install. The dinky bars that the SUVs here in the US have, are just for show, they provide almost no protection at all, and do actually give, bending into the front end and doing more damage than if you didn't have them!
 
-mike

#1650 of 11964 A/C by paisan

Jul 26, 2001 (8:56 am)

Some of the subaru guys are wrapping their A/C pipes to provide more cooling. Check out the Subaru Owner's club for more info.
 
-mike

#1651 of 11964 AC Settings by lovingpc

Jul 26, 2001 (9:21 am)

The "thermostat" on the trooper AC works a lot like your home thermostat. If you put it on 65 degrees, it's just going to push the maximum amount of air until the computer says "stop, it's now 65 degrees". There is no way for an automotive, or most home ac systems to blow "colder air" or "warmer air". The air goes through the chiller unit, and it is the volume of air moved that the thermostate controls.
 
It does make sense to put your thermostat all the way down to 65 to get maximum cooling - you'll be pushing the maximum volume of air. If the recirc doesn't come on when you do this, press it manually. It increases the air volume too.
 
Opening the windows for a minute will help to.
 
I've found the AC okay - I had it checked last summer and they said the coolant was full, and the system checked out. I do have some of those big "truck style" spring shades that are silver on the outside. They hold themselves between the window and the molding inside the car just right. Back windows have factory tint, front are clear.
 
Living in Tennessee - in the mid 90's now and humid.
 
Andy
00 LTD 2WD

#1652 of 11964 Bull Bars by raydahs

Jul 26, 2001 (9:23 am)

I always wondered about these things. Correct me if I'm wrong but, according to the owners manual in most cars, the airbag sensor and is in the bumper and is designed to deploy at 35-40 mph. Therefore, if you mount one to your frame and get into a crash, you've just raised the point of deployment to 40+ mph depending on the tube diameter, wall thickness and bend radii. Any thoughts?

#1653 of 11964 by steve_ HOST

Jul 26, 2001 (9:31 am)

I thought airbags were triggered more by a g-force detector in the cabin rather than by sensors around the fenders. This article on Smart Airbags doesn't really clue me in much. Where's paisan?

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#1654 of 11964 re: Bull Bars by sbcooke

Jul 26, 2001 (9:35 am)

Cost: 4x4connection had the best price I found, sub $600.
 
Installation: I did it myself (I didn't have a winch to wire up which made it easier). It took a couple of weekends of prep work, sizing up that all of the bolts that came with it weren't exactly right, getting a breaker bar, etc. The install took all Saturday.
 
Air Bags: I have a letter from ARB stating that they tested and that it is compliant with SRS air bags. Testing was done in Australia by "monash university" with ARB.
 
Result: Cool. I have since mounted lights and a custom fishing rack (only for beach use not full time). No wind noise or problems. You can stand on it. It dropped the front ride height of my truck about 3/8". The truck is now 33 1/8" front and 33 5/8" rear.

#1655 of 11964 re: part II by sbcooke

Jul 26, 2001 (9:42 am)

I eventually plan on adding a winch, this bar seems like the best thing out there to support this application. I wouldn't say it is necessary for brush bashing, but it does a great job of it and protects off-road. As far as the deaths and the stuff in Europe, I didn't know about it nor consider it when purchasing. My truck definitely feels safer.

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