Hello All, here are some quick pictures of our 2005 Xterra. Kits are currently in production and should be available soon. More information will be added to this thread as we prepare it. Please feel free to ask any questions. Obviously the price and the full kit description will be up shortly. Feedback is more than welcome...ENJOY!



CALMINI Products Inc.
Sales Department

Wow, this is great!!! I am sooooooo excited! More comments later when I calm down!

Looks great! Great approach and departure angles. It seems that it has a few more parts underneath it than when I saw it in your parking lot. What size tires are those?

Looks great!! What size tires are those?

Axle

In case they don't log on, I was told they are 33" on a 17" rim!

I am on your list, send me a kit... but oops, I need an X first!

So, let me get this right, in a few months there will be lifted, factory locked, 265 HP Xterras running around?

DANG!

Looks great, so how do the sliders attach?

There are no words to describe it, looks great...

Keep up the good work...

is that a rear bumper spare tire carrier i see, how about some pictures from that angle?

A real diff drop lift with no torsion bars hanging low. Pretty cool.

Great Job there guys. I am really looking at trying to get one when I get back but I don't know.

Schweeet. That winch bumper makes it look like a "normal" X again. I had to look twice to make sure it really was an '05. I guess the stock front bumper is what makes it look so goofy.

*cough* Frontier Kit too? *cough*

I approve!

Oh shit that is sweet

Lose the decals, and I'll take one!

Very nice, excellent. I don't really care for the nose/bumper treatment myself, a little too "pointy" and chinless, but there are some benefits to the design and of course form follows function.

I'd rather see a bumper that tucks in tighter under the grille, which I think could be done without affecting the approach angle much, but that would eliminate one of the things I do like about the Calmini bumper, the ability to mount a wider variety of winches. Bet you could get an 8274 in there if it didn't have the tube across the top!

How do the sliders mount? If I recall correctly, the factory sliders mount to the body, not the frame, so there probably are not the handy holes and captured nuts on the frame rails to use like before.

Nice work guys!

As far as the sliders go, will we be able to modify our current sliders to mount to the 05 or will we need a new set?...

Why do you have to go and make me want a new X? i didnt like it till you came along !

Good looking stuff! could you guys fit bigger tires if you had wanted to? i think the front needs a little larger tire... maybe just smaller rim... more aggresive tire...

I'll second that.

Yes it looks good, I would go as far as to say great, DAMMIT. My wife will never support this, hell Im scared to show her your new progect.

Thanks, Thanks a hell of alot!

Very nice...

No headlight guards? Or, do they get in a way of headlights if there are?

Cool...

Thank you for all the feedback. Here are some other specification on the X. The suspension system is a full 5" spindle/drop crossmember lift. The tire on the X is a Toyo Open Country AT measuring 285/70/R17 (32.76 x 11.5). The rear fender well is the limiting factor as far as fitting a larger tire is concerned. The final slider design is still in the works but welding will more than likely be recommended for reinforcement. They do mount directly to the frame and the early model year units will not be adaptable. Alan, the Frontier kits are also in the works and we are also finishing up this same system on the 2005 Pathfinder. The graphics are painted and hand striped so removing them is not an option Here are some pictures of the rear swing away as requested. Keep the questions coming!



CALMINI Products Inc.
Sales Department

With your lift, what coil over coil shock combination are you using?

Have you guys started messing with spring rates and the coil overs yet?

What the heck is that in the rear cargo area? A internal rack that mounts on the internal slide rail?

Wow! Very sweet!

Nissan made the '05 Xterra, Calmini made it look good!

Patrick, the kit will be available in two basic forms; one that utilizes the factory coil over shock and the upgraded kit that will include our very own CALMINI Coil-Over shock setup. More details to follow regarding this as parts are in the works. We have our coil-over design in testing and hope to have pictures and specifications in the near future. Cary, that is indeed an internal rack that allows for a little more cargo organization than just the floorboard. More than likely it won't be a production part unless we see interest. Keep the questions coming...

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Sales Department

So are you (Calmini) going to start offering the built up version of the Xterra, sort of like AEV does to the Jeep product (American Expedition Vehicles) or am I just reading too far into this?

I only ask because you mentioned that the paint scheme is the only choice, in an earlier post.

That rear tire carrier might find a few buyers just because it hides the haphazard-looking arrangement of the rear hatch bulge, handle, and badging

Any hurdles to deal with to make the new rack-and-pinion steering work with the lift?

Steve, this new platform with the benefit of C/O's must be like manna from heaven for you guys after having to make due with a t-bar set up with limited options.

I mentioned the paint scheme as it was brought up in an earlier post mentioning the possibility of removing the graphics if they were decals. This is a project vehicle for Nissan USA. There were no issues with the rack and pinion steering setup and yes, we are excitied that Nissan is using a chassis design that lends itself to much more modification than the previous setup.

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Sales Department

I really like the idea!

Back in 2000 or 2001 some company gave SCCX a cheesy, flimsy rack that strapped down to the tie down hooks. It had hardly any room underneath and I was afraid to put anything even semi-heavy on it.

With the 2005 internal slide rail... CALMINI's looks like a solid AND quickly removable at base camp rack... so we could sleep in the back. If I had a 2005... I would definitely get that rack!

If we welded the previous make of the sliders, would that not work? Is there a distance differance from the frame to the body or is it a length issue?

Along those lines with the sliders, it is apparent that the wheel wells flare down toward the sliders. In your first pix, the sliders look shortened by a bit. Is this true or just a shadow effect? Perhaps the previous sliders are too long because of that flare?

I really like the effort and design put into the entire set-up. I love the approach/departure angles! The interior rack is interesting from the perspective that you could sleep (legs) under it and keep your gear on the shelf. I like it too!

On the rear tire carrier, any thoughts on integrating a hi-lift attachment spot? Jerry cans?

Great work!!!

It was a bitch getting those graphics off.
Perspective on the wheels/tires is a little off, but...

Like I said before great job on the lift. I'm impressed with the whole 5" of lift. Do you guys think that you can go higher then that or is that the limit?? Are you guys looking at the possibility of a body lift at all?? 3" of BL would be kick ass for a total of 8" and that could possibly clear some bigger tires.

The original sliders were notched and angled opposite each other whereas the new style is a straight through type of bracket.
Robert, regarding the skids, they are the same ones in all of the pictures, it is simply the shadows changing the look as you predicted. They have a slightly different angle on the edges than the previous year X so it appears as though they are not quite as long.
The Hi-Lift and Jerry Can mount would easily be something we can add to this setup and possibly even the earlier year models as well. We are here to build the parts that you want. If you want it, tell us.
Regarding the height, 5" is it. Any more lift and you are looking at some heavy modification. We are entertaining the idea of a body lift. It will largely be based on whether we see enough interest. Keep them coming...

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Sales Department

Great looking lift on the 05. Did you guys need to trim anything to fit the 33" tires? And is it possible to fit larger tires with some trimming (plastic and sheet metal)?

I would be real interested in the tire carrier if had more carrying capacity. There is going to come a time that I will be in the market for one and I would really like to have the option to purchase a Calmini set up rather then be limited by other manufactures. The other option is not a bad one however.

Haveing options is good.

Looks good

Steve, if it wouldn't be called , I'd kiss you on the lips!

As it is, I'll just shake your hand at goneMOAB.

Still saving for the SAS kit as well.

Would you be interested in a contract for my first born? Would make things a bit easier for me.

Very nice looking setup. Just wondering - does installing the front bumper have any effect on proper deployment of the airbags? My X will be a daily driver so I don't want to adversely effect it's safety. Thanks.

Damn that thing looks HOT!!!! The curves, the smooth lines.

When are you expecting the procuction lift kits for the 05s? Besides soon.

What are you doing in the rear for the lift? Is it the same as the 00-04 version?

Wow....with that kind of transformation, that is a sharp looking truck! Got me thinking of possibly trading the '03 for an '05...

I'd trade my sister for a truck like that. 'Course, I don't have a sister; but if I did...

Nice work!!!

Now lets see it with some mudders on it!!

I hate the front end. :puke:

tha thing looks ugly. I hope they come out with an 04' face kit for the new 05s

WHY? If you like the look of the 04, buy an 04. I really don't see what theres not to like about them.

Not bad at all!!! I must admit that I didn't really like the 05 look, but now I love it (modified look, that is)!

I must agree that 5 inches of suspension lift plus another 2 or 3 inches of body lift woul kick ass.

Steve, you mentioned that anything above 5 inches would require heavy mods. Out of curiousity, what 'heavy mods' are we talking about, specifically?

What kind of wheels are those??I'd consider them if they weren't so shiny. Do they come painted?
I've been trying to find something I like, not as much out there as I would think. Someone needs to make a Minilite/Panasport type of wheel that will fit.

Is this going to be the same kit for the 05 frontier.

Nice look but decals gotta go! ! !

Originally Posted By Calmini Products Inc.

i see myself going into some serious debt soon

Oh yeah!

Bling-Blang

You gotta winner there!

brantley

Thanks for the laugh SJ... again! =)

Inquiring minds want to know.....

....when?

and how much would each )(lift) kit cost?

It clearly states on the Calmini Website:

2005 lift, late summer 2005. California doesn't have winter or fall so it is still summer there. :rolleyes:

Front Winch Bumper, July 1 for $689.95
Rear Swing Tire Carrier, July 1 for $749.95
Sliders, July 1 for $289.95

2006 I assume.

I'm hoping the lift will cost in the $1500 to $2000 range, am I right in this assumption calmini?

Where's the lic. plate and light gonna go on the rear bunper? I am interested in the RB but the Maine authorities are tough on proper plate position and lighting.

If you look at their 1st Gen bumper you will see that it most likely meets DOT code for location and also incorporates a stock light from your bumper.

Probably....

EDITED

At gone '05 he was talking the $1500-$2000 range.

I will second that the lift will be in the $1500 - $2000 range.

JeffW - editted... thanks!

Whoa!

Calm down. It was speculation and presented as such.

Eric already chimed in with better information. I stand corrected. What's the big deal?

Won't fit? not yet, anyway....

Back on topic:

I'm glad it should come in cheaper than I thought.

it was actually TJ who kept insisting it would cost more on the other thread...but thanks for clearing it up everyone. now we just have to wait for it to come out.

I think the cost I was talking about included the things needed to add in addition to the kit itself to make it all work...for a SAS....For the first Gen X....not the IFS 2nd Gen X.



IE: A SAS kit itself is one price...but you then have to find and buy a used D44, fix it up so you can trust it, match the gearing to what you need, including the rear gearing....etc.

As far as I know, nothing has changed in that regard.



Just to confuse the issue, I posted some of that in a thread discussing the 2nd Gen X 5" SL...which is probably the confusion now on price discussion, as both were in the same thread.

yea, that was it...post confused people cause it was in the '05 forum.