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Title: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: 2K1USGV on May 03, 2009, 08:42:11 PM
Well the XL-7 forum is dead so I'll post here :)

(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLB3.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLB6.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLB2.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLB7.JPG)
(http://home.comcast.net/~polosport8/XLB9.JPG)
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: Sn0vv on May 03, 2009, 08:58:03 PM
XL-7 looks like a grand vitara/tracker stretched out since we are on the topic of pics as well here is mine updated
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: fordem on May 04, 2009, 05:44:01 AM
XL-7 looks like a grand vitara/tracker stretched out since we are on the topic of pics as well here is mine updated

That's exactly what it is - with a slightly bigger engine to haul the slighty greater load.
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: blacknight on May 04, 2009, 05:56:38 AM
Looking good. You need  to post some info. tire size, lift......... and what not
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: 2K1USGV on May 04, 2009, 06:07:52 AM
2" Masterkit1 Body Lift
1" RRO rubber spacers
265/70r16 AT tires
Lot's of fender trimming
1" Spidertrax Wheel Spacers
Stock wheels Painted Black
MileMarker Manual Hubs

- Coming Soon -
HID headlight conversion (possible Projector conversion
Front bumper light bar (4 6" or 7" lights, also HID)
OME Springs
BDS front strut extenders
KYB front struts
KYB rear shocks (from landcruiser)

Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: olija on May 04, 2009, 08:20:53 PM
Now all you need to do is lose the chrome door handle trim and she'll be looking quite snazzy.
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: 1GV on May 04, 2009, 08:22:45 PM
how are you going to fix the gearing?? i want big tires to but 225/75/16 slow it down!
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: 2K1USGV on May 04, 2009, 09:39:46 PM
how are you going to fix the gearing?? i want big tires to but 225/75/16 slow it down!

I have no problem with gearing. It's actually quite quick with these tires on it. Maybe the XL-7 auto has different gearing that the GV auto? The XL-7 has I believe a 9" rear end as opposed to the GV 7.5" rear.
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: beercheck on May 04, 2009, 10:57:41 PM
how are you going to fix the gearing?? i want big tires to but 225/75/16 slow it down!

I have no problem with gearing. It's actually quite quick with these tires on it. Maybe the XL-7 auto has different gearing that the GV auto? The XL-7 has I believe a 9" rear end as opposed to the GV 7.5" rear.

The simple fact that it's an automatic makes a difference.  Lack of gearing KILLS 5th gear with manuals, but the auto buys some leeway.  And that's just speaking on-road;  it's multiplied (heh) off-road. 
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: blacknight on May 05, 2009, 06:55:18 AM
how are you going to fix the gearing?? i want big tires to but 225/75/16 slow it down!

I have no problem with gearing. It's actually quite quick with these tires on it. Maybe the XL-7 auto has different gearing that the GV auto? The XL-7 has I believe a 9" rear end as opposed to the GV 7.5" rear.

The XL-7 with an auto has 5.125 R&p VS 4.88 of the GV auto.  Plus the gearing in the AT is lower too. 1st gear 2.8:1 vs 2.4:1
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: 2K1USGV on May 05, 2009, 11:11:25 AM
how are you going to fix the gearing?? i want big tires to but 225/75/16 slow it down!

I have no problem with gearing. It's actually quite quick with these tires on it. Maybe the XL-7 auto has different gearing that the GV auto? The XL-7 has I believe a 9" rear end as opposed to the GV 7.5" rear.

The XL-7 with an auto has 5.125 R&p VS 4.88 of the GV auto.  Plus the gearing in the AT is lower too. 1st gear 2.8:1 vs 2.4:1


Yeah, I actually think the larger tires are better suited for the XL-7's gearing. If I ran around as fast as I do on these tires with the stock size one's, I'd be redlining it all the time. The larger diameter of these allows me to cruise around and not have to push the engine very hard.
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: sir lance on May 06, 2009, 10:41:43 AM
even with 33"s that i have on my XL7, it still goes real well..........we are thinking of bringing t to the race track just for fun.....

keep in mind that the 180hp 2.7 that the xl7's have, makes a huge difference as well.......

-Lance
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: 1GV on May 06, 2009, 01:54:58 PM
sounds like i should buy the auto XL7 instead of the manual, that will make the missus happy!! ;D
Title: Re: Updated XL-7 Pics
Post by: 2K1USGV on May 06, 2009, 07:56:33 PM
sounds like i should buy the auto XL7 instead of the manual, that will make the missus happy!! ;D

I've allways driven a manual, but the auto in the Xl has pretty well placed shift points, and it's fairly smooth, so driving it is fun. Plus I like the auto better off road, won't burn through so many clutches while manuvering. And yeah, in an emergency, my wife can drive it.