How To Give Your Xterra A Facelift and Install a Front Facing Camera

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

In this video I cover 3 main topics. Replacing the front badge, removing the side plastics, and installing a front facing camera. All of this is of course being done on my 2005 Nissan Xterra. If you would like to purchase any of the items I discuss in the video you can find the links below. Timestamps are after that.
Product links (in order of appearance):
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Oscillating Tool and Blade: amzn.to/38G7iUn
Pneumatic Palm Sander: amzn.to/38Fx62C
Hook and Loop Sanding Discs: amzn.to/35CQyLv
Bed Liner: amzn.to/3ic4DVf
Heat Gun: amzn.to/3spxKJo
Plastic Scrapers: amzn.to/2XCspQV
3M Rubber Eraser Wheel: amzn.to/2Kg7obQ
Cheaper Eraser Wheel (I HAVE NOT TRIED THIS ONE): amzn.to/3oNEWNC
Blue Painters Tape: amzn.to/3bClyPC
Gorilla Double Sided Tape: amzn.to/3sgzGUC
Plastic Hanger Strip: amzn.to/2MYb82x
Front Camera: amzn.to/3bzAyh9
Red Butt Connectors: amzn.to/3qfflgE
Wire Strippers: amzn.to/39rw0qF
Add-a-circuit: amzn.to/38GpRaV
Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Making space for the new badge: (2:01)
Painting the Grille: (7:16)
Removing the side plastics: (8:04)
Installing the new badge: (11:05)
Painting the plastics: (32:42)
Installing the front camera: (20:52)
Outro: (32:42)
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#howto #diy #auto

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  • @iamdave4426
    @iamdave44263 жыл бұрын

    Wow man! That is looking much better. I bought an 08 Xterra and Raptor lined (with paint thinner) the body with a dark red tint, and then raptored the bumpers and grill as well. Your videos have helped a lot with some issues I've had. Thank you.

  • @hstafford078
    @hstafford0783 жыл бұрын

    I love the look and I appreciate all of your Xterra videos. I have the same exact model you have, including the color. You've been a huge help if all my self repair efforts.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome to hear! So glad they help. 👍🏻

  • @warrenbuckland1423
    @warrenbuckland14233 жыл бұрын

    It looks so much better. 👏🏻 I’m definitely doing the same to my faded bumpers.

  • @Emk-dv6mg
    @Emk-dv6mg2 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your videos. I’ll be sure to watch them all as I just bought my very first Xterra and she needs a ton of work. I’ve fallen in love with the car and intend to fix it as best as I can over time.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, how exciting! Hope the videos help. 👍🏻💪🏻

  • @aaronhoff9204
    @aaronhoff92043 жыл бұрын

    Looks so good after the trim treatment! Well done, sir.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @buttfacemcghee
    @buttfacemcghee3 жыл бұрын

    Ladies and gentlemen, another exceptional video by Ry the Car Guy! This looks SO much better than before and the sides turned out great. I was wondering how they’d show up on a dark color and it’s easily noticeable. Nice job Holmes.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! So glad you like it. 👍🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

  • @shalongo199
    @shalongo1993 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesomee!!! I will definetly do the blackout on my xterra. Thank you for the content.

  • @NWSanta
    @NWSanta3 жыл бұрын

    Looks so great Ry! Well done!!! Nice Mod!

  • @chrisistre9303
    @chrisistre9303 Жыл бұрын

    nice addition to the grill going to follow your lead and paint my daughters front and rear plastics just finished the rails plastic and rear bumper cap it worked great u saved me a let of stress tks

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    You're, sounds fun! I have to do this one 8ball too.

  • @stevevmcgovern
    @stevevmcgovern3 жыл бұрын

    Lol! Thanks for leaving in the 30 minute mark where you missed the ignition key hole. Gave me a good chuckle. Also, great work!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 for sure. You know what funny about that. My other car is push but on the dash so I don’t even currently have a car with the cylinder in the steering column. Old habits die hard I guess.

  • @phetinsixiengmay9027
    @phetinsixiengmay90276 ай бұрын

    Man after watching your video i subscribed immediately! i went suv shopping. I just bought 2005 xterra 4wd. I also ordered the same lift you bought. Thanks for sharing your knowledge brother 🙏👍

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the sub!

  • @davehonaker

    @davehonaker

    5 ай бұрын

    I had my X when I found RTCG, but the videos have been invaluable! Thanks Ry... I literally could not do the mods without you. ;-)

  • @lrrowley
    @lrrowley3 жыл бұрын

    Love the new black color and especially the Patrol emblem. I've got to do that to mine

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I think it turned out great. Very happy with it.

  • @cryptonymus
    @cryptonymus3 жыл бұрын

    Great videos. I think I'm going to do the bed liner on mine. AZ sun is wreaking havoc on the plastic. Thank you, again!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    You welcome. Sub for more videos! 🤘🏻👍🏻

  • @martywood9299
    @martywood92992 жыл бұрын

    Me again. I LOVE your videos! I am updating mine now. lots of interesting work and a few great ideas too. you may even like a few. Thank you again for what you do. I will be supporting you soon!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds great! Thanks for watching Marty!

  • @RumzDizzle
    @RumzDizzle3 жыл бұрын

    Looks great... tempted to take on the plastics as they are starting to fade.

  • @budrow888
    @budrow8882 жыл бұрын

    I bought my '04 Xterra with bedliner applied on the trim. Very happy with it. Upper paint is bright yellow, and to my friends I drive the Banana.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    heck yea, "The banana!" I bet it looks great.

  • @richaneesh
    @richaneesh3 жыл бұрын

    Ohh wow the new logo looks so dope. Now I want that one on mine!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do it! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @richaneesh

    @richaneesh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rythecarguy I want to but mine is 2011 model and the stock grille is different from yours.

  • @user-hr4dq8on9h
    @user-hr4dq8on9h5 ай бұрын

    I just found a video you made answering my previous question. Thanks for that video as well!!!!!!!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    5 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!! ☺️

  • @seifsplace
    @seifsplace3 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! I have started working my xterra!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! 💪🏻

  • @straightcheez2892
    @straightcheez28927 ай бұрын

    This is it.. damn!!. Just bought mine yesterday and want to do thus but ain't handy enough -jealous 😮

  • @matthewhanson8404
    @matthewhanson84043 жыл бұрын

    I love the look without the plastic trim so I tried it with my 2011. Nissan added holes in the divot and pegs on the backside of the trim to better hold it in place. So now I can either plug the holes or put the trim back on. Learn from my mistake newer X owners.

  • @WereNerdsandYouGottaDealwithIt
    @WereNerdsandYouGottaDealwithIt3 жыл бұрын

    So much better!!!! Love it. I am in Orlando as well it would be neat to run into you one day. Got a few things I would love to do to my X soon.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!! Now my Xterra should be easy to spot!

  • @DIY_AUTO_PHOTO
    @DIY_AUTO_PHOTO3 жыл бұрын

    Great job ! looking awesome ! painting my bumpers is something I need to do to my xterra as well... just need to wait for a good weather here.. NY... and for the camera thats pretty cool too , for me... my front facing cam is my dash cam... I know.. it won't see whats under the bumper.. but I works.. so lol great end result on your update overall

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @phetinsixiengmay9027
    @phetinsixiengmay90276 ай бұрын

    That looks very clean I love the look. Just need to upgrade the wheels and tires .👍🔥

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    6 ай бұрын

    That's the plan!

  • @blackshirt5530
    @blackshirt55303 жыл бұрын

    Looks great!

  • @dr4062
    @dr40622 жыл бұрын

    Great Video 👍

  • @ncimson5318
    @ncimson53182 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial from a fellow Nissan enthusiast. My suggestion for the spot where you took the oem emblem is get a sheet of 1/8 abs plastic sheet and trace the outside of the old emblem cut it and you can either paint it red with duplicolor or plasti dip or put a red 3m vinyl decal sheet and slap it back on with either silicone or hot melt glue and call it good. Thats what I ddid and to me its looks great

  • @schnellfahren911

    @schnellfahren911

    Жыл бұрын

    Good call- or sacrifice the old emblem? Cut, trim, paint reattach ?

  • @LizM0888
    @LizM08883 жыл бұрын

    Love it looks real good💪🤗good job

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 🤘🏻👍🏻

  • @brunnie
    @brunnie3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't use the camera you did, nor do I have a radio that will display the video feed, that being said, the system I installed has its own monitor which I mounted on the dash, and inputs for 2 cameras. GREAT!!...... only problem is that there is no way to reverse the video from the front camera. DRAT!! So I have gotten used to the fact that left is right and right is left. I mainly use my front camera when off road when I need to see what is directly in front so I can avoid some obstacles. Love the rebadging in the grill, it is great. Overall the facelift looks real good.

  • @janb8472
    @janb84723 жыл бұрын

    Se ve muy bien el detalle de la parrilla y los bumpers negros siempre veo sus videos! Sería interesante ver si al xterra se le puede adaptar un alerón o coleta para darle una terminación más deportiva. Saludos

  • @Eric-Hylander
    @Eric-Hylander3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice looking!! You make the process of putting on the black bed liner look so easy. It sure seems people have a lot of issues applying that stuff.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I will say it runs really easily. So watch out for that. Other than that it paints like paint! 👍🏻

  • @Eric-Hylander

    @Eric-Hylander

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rythecarguy love your site. Just got a 2012 4x Xterra, and will be using your site extensively. A big thanks from Arizona!!

  • @mathewsenn
    @mathewsenn3 жыл бұрын

    It's probably frowned upon but when i had some adhesive left over on my Forester i used PB Blaster to get it off. It also works great for removing Plastidip

  • @justinw1563
    @justinw15633 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ry! Your videos are so helpful and partially the reason I decided to buy my Xterra!! I have a simple question that I know is a total noob question, but after sanding the plastics, do you need to prime them before spraying on the bed liner or can you just spray the bed liner on right after?? Thanks a bunch and keep up the great videos man!!

  • @stevey500
    @stevey5003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, man! I just did all of the plastic on my xterra a couple months ago as well. I used duplicolor trim & bumper in black. It seems to be pretty great material so far, it's really smooth and after a few days of curing, seems to be pretty tough. If all else fails though, a rubber coating that resists UV will be the next solution.

  • @kaysenalbert8312

    @kaysenalbert8312

    2 жыл бұрын

    You probably dont give a shit but does anybody know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my account password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

  • @jairobraden3744

    @jairobraden3744

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Kaysen Albert instablaster =)

  • @kaysenalbert8312

    @kaysenalbert8312

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jairo Braden Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

  • @kaysenalbert8312

    @kaysenalbert8312

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Jairo Braden It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my ass :D

  • @jairobraden3744

    @jairobraden3744

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Kaysen Albert Glad I could help :)

  • @JohnHeathTrilogy
    @JohnHeathTrilogy Жыл бұрын

    I like that it looks awesome

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! It's proven to be pretty divisive. 😄

  • @jeanluchencygedeon5468
    @jeanluchencygedeon54683 жыл бұрын

    Nice video by the way.👍👍

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @briangleeson1528
    @briangleeson15283 жыл бұрын

    Front grille looks awesome! Pretty funny; my Xterra didn't come with mud flaps, alloys, or side moldings and I have added those on over time. I still want to do a ADO lift at some point.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice, check out the giveaway video. We are giving a lift away soon. The detail video should drop today.

  • @qeva_
    @qeva_3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, informative

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome

  • @mikemorgan4670
    @mikemorgan46702 жыл бұрын

    Great job.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike!

  • @caitih09
    @caitih093 жыл бұрын

    Looks great but why can't you trim off the half circles off the old emblem and attach them above and below the new emblem?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lack of ambition. Lol

  • @SadielCastro
    @SadielCastro3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work

  • @DonnieDeLo4577
    @DonnieDeLo45773 жыл бұрын

    Hey man! If your ever going to get wheels and tires I am so down to buy your stocks! Love your videos by the way! You inspired me to get my Xterra as my first car at 16!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! Hope you are loving the X.

  • @richaneesh
    @richaneesh3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ry! This is a great video as always. Love your Xterra videos. I have a couple of requests for you which I want to do myself on my Xterra. A camping tent installed on roof rack and a camping light. Is it possible for you? Thanks 😊

  • @MrTacticalGiant
    @MrTacticalGiant3 жыл бұрын

    This makes me want to buy an xterra even more now

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do it! They are awesome. 🤘🏻

  • @cachief
    @cachief3 жыл бұрын

    Looks great

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @desolatetree
    @desolatetree3 жыл бұрын

    The Patrol badge is really good looking! Also on my Frontier, I painted the rear bumper with the black bed liner, but I painted the plastic step piece a dark bronze, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. I haven't gotten around to the front yet!

  • @266castillo
    @266castillo Жыл бұрын

    I totally want this on my Frontier

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    🤘🏻🤘🏻 dooo it!

  • @neilyakuza6595
    @neilyakuza65953 жыл бұрын

    Color definitly looks much better.

  • @Ima_meangirl
    @Ima_meangirl3 жыл бұрын

    That new emblem looks awesome! I don’t think I’m skilled enough to do that myself though lol

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I really like it. Thinking about adding the circle back at some point. You should head to a junk yard and pick up and extra grill cover to try it out if you are not feeling confident. That way if you mess it up you don't hurt your X lol. But trust me. If I can do it, you can. I'm not great at this type of stuff. I can make things work, just can't make them look pretty.

  • @mclehed77
    @mclehed773 жыл бұрын

    Looks great man That new emblem makes it look like a European truck😁

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I really love it.

  • @mclehed77

    @mclehed77

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rythecarguy when u put the wheels n tires it's gonna look bad a** Might have to make u an offer😁

  • @nelsonmedina5038
    @nelsonmedina50383 жыл бұрын

    good job i like it

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jeremiahmcconnell1360
    @jeremiahmcconnell13603 жыл бұрын

    If you have a rotary or DA polisher, it’ll get the rest of the residue off the sides. Compound and a microfiber cutting pad will do wonders. I had the same issue when I took off my pinstripes and my DA cleaned it up nicely. Good luck.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s next on the list. Thanks for the tip. Maybe next weekend.

  • @patrickb-man1309
    @patrickb-man13092 жыл бұрын

    Put peanut butter over the adhesive, leave it on there for an hour or so, then wipe it away with a soft cloth so you don’t scratch your paint. I did this for duck tape residue on my wood floor, and it all came off with EASE when I couldn’t previously get it off by scraping before. You may need several sheets of cloth to get it off though, since you will be getting the peanut butter on the cloth as you remove it also.

  • @edwardrowles7467
    @edwardrowles74673 жыл бұрын

    Bumpers look great! Did you use bed liner? If so what brand did you use? Love your videos by the way.

  • @ahmadghosheh3104
    @ahmadghosheh31043 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ry, I painted those side trim piece and I just tapped around them, 4 inches above and below, turned out pretty good. Love the video, this looks much cleaner. What hppened to the fog lights? I don't see them on anymore?

  • @rongriggs4430
    @rongriggs44303 жыл бұрын

    On your old Nissan front emblem some refer it as the "Hamburger" cut away at the upper and lower arch and remount it above and below the new logo. You can trim them down so it still fits in the existing mounting holes.

  • @NateBury

    @NateBury

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a good idea or Bondo the mounting holes

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea i think I will try this at some point. I think it will look interesting

  • @gailwilson5837
    @gailwilson5837 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    🤘🏻

  • @expert244
    @expert2442 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I like my side plastic bumpers because they are very functional. When using a floor jack the bumpers hold the jack handle just off the door panel. Plus there are all sorts of scratches and dings in them from who-knows-what that otherwise would be in my paint.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I get that. I do like that it holds back the jack. I guess I dont think about it because the condition of my paint is wretched lol.

  • @ChrisRedding1

    @ChrisRedding1

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah.. plus I ended up removing mine which left me with 2 holes in both front doors.. now it’s taped up. Contemplating whether I fix the holes.. or just buy new plastics and adhesive.

  • @ChrisRedding1

    @ChrisRedding1

    Жыл бұрын

    The holes were there because the plastics had little clips, that went into the body. I had no clue these were there.

  • @keithjackson1180
    @keithjackson11803 жыл бұрын

    Once you pulled the OEM emblem, I thought that you were going to mount the camera in one of the square openings. Since I plan on putting a light bar where you put your camera, I may end up doing that. Once warmer weather gets here, I have lots of projects that I want to get to. I believe that Vehcor here on KZread also uses the eraser method of removing double sided tape.

  • @mikewhatley8237
    @mikewhatley82373 жыл бұрын

    I like it a lot

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks me too. Finally happy with how the X looks.

  • @desolatetree
    @desolatetree3 жыл бұрын

    12:20 I live by 3m double sided tape. It's holding my lightbar on, through bumps, mud, and highway miles. It's held my gopro on my motorcycle on at... excessive speeds. That stuff is the bomb. NOT knocking gorilla, just giving my personal experience. :)

  • @Afig24
    @Afig243 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! Just need some slightly bigger or more aggressive tires and that makes a perfect image.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!! I really need to get on that.

  • @jnagime
    @jnagime Жыл бұрын

    Looks nice,I am on the market for a Xterra but is hard to find a nice one rust free here in Massachusetts!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    Fly down to FL. Make a trip out of it. Plenty done here with zero rust. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @Kat12744
    @Kat127443 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ry I love your videos! I have an xterra and my boyfriend has a Pathfinder. I have a question about a Pathfinder 2005 it's loosing power and there are no codes at all. Could this be the fuel pump or Alternator?

  • @schnellfahren911
    @schnellfahren911 Жыл бұрын

    Howdy Ry! Grest update look- really like the white one from reddit also! Question- new headlights on your ride? Aftermarket? Recommend? Thanks!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    Aftermarket Amazon headlights. They are ok. They are holding up pretty well with just a little of the us coating peeling away.

  • @teydencorp8595
    @teydencorp85952 жыл бұрын

    In my experiences the quickest way I have found to remove those side plastic pieces on the door was to spin out of control an hit a fire hydrant, takes all of 10 seconds. I must say it definitely is on the destructive side of things.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol yea, that'll do it! 😂

  • @jayfountain4415
    @jayfountain44153 жыл бұрын

    sweet dude

  • @vuthyvuthy2418
    @vuthyvuthy24183 жыл бұрын

    Now that that's done, let's paint that emblem to iconic orange Nissan color

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Huh?

  • @Rafidmalqaissi
    @Rafidmalqaissi3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 👍

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @kdm704
    @kdm7043 жыл бұрын

    Could you have used some bondo to fill in those extra OEM emblem mounting holes before you sanded and painted?

  • @dariusdespain1210
    @dariusdespain12103 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I am looking to install both a rear and front camera on my '06 Xterra and am wondering what stereo head unit you got in here. I like the button interface for the camera display and just wondering what you have. Also is the video you mentioned about a full radio install on one of your other cars? I didn't see a full video for your Xterra.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here’s the radio: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpemmrCzfLzZgNY.html Here is the install video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4B22NKilb3gltY.html Enjoy!

  • @alejandromartinez718
    @alejandromartinez718 Жыл бұрын

    UUUGGGGHHHHH I WANT THE GRILL!!!! LOL LOOKS AMAZING I HAVE A XTRRA RED AND WOULD FIT AMAZING IS THERE WAY I CAN ORDER ONE LOL JK JUST SAW YOU CHANNEL AND LOVING IT

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    YAY, someone that actually likes it! Thank you. Thanks for watching. 💪🏻💪🏻

  • @Spyderman7000
    @Spyderman70003 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ryan! First, thanks for making these videos! You've been my savior when it comes to working on my Xterra! Just bought a shirt to show support! Question though: I bought the same Natika camera that you used for my front facing camera, but the image is mirrored, i.e. objects on the left in reality are displayed on the right side of the screen, and vice versa. Is there a way to change that to display what is actually in front of the vehicle?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I appreciate the support. On the camera wire there should be looped wires. Of my memory serves me there is 3 on that camera. Cutting each wire serves a purpose. One wire is for what orentation you are mourning the camera. Once you cut it the image will flip. Just need to figure out which wire it is. The manual should tell you.

  • @Spyderman7000

    @Spyderman7000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rythecarguy thank you!!

  • @wilmajennings3241
    @wilmajennings32413 жыл бұрын

    Black on Black looks really nice,...What brand of paint did u use???

  • @Cognosapien
    @Cognosapien3 жыл бұрын

    Looks really sharp! Nicely done. I had no idea that removing the side panels would be that much work! Hey I noticed your subwoofer enclosure is really streamlined and tucked out of the way. What enclosure is it?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I custom made that a couple years back. I but the front lip to slide into the tack back there. Its been really awesome. Still need to wrap it in felt.

  • @Cognosapien

    @Cognosapien

    3 жыл бұрын

    It looks professional! I ought to do the same and free up a little more space in the back.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I can take a few pics and send them of you like. To give you an idea of what I did.

  • @Firftr145
    @Firftr1452 жыл бұрын

    I know it's an older video, but I have a question about colors. I have a 2011 Xterra S 4WD. My plastic color matches the color of the window edging/trim. Did you paint that as well? If I were to black out my plastics, my window edge/trim would stand out I fear because it's the darker grey (much like yours was originally). I love the content. I've done quite a few of the things you've described to my vehicle. Unfortunately, I'm not mechanically inclined, (or physically fit enough) to do a lot of the things, but I love seeing what you've done with yours.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Sam, I did not touch the window trim. Once I had it all painted, I didn't notice it that much. However, if you are already thinking about it, it might bother you once it's done lol. I appreciate you watching!

  • @jvh22a
    @jvh22a3 жыл бұрын

    I like it.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @williammartin8327
    @williammartin83272 жыл бұрын

    I just watched your video and tbh, I have to wait til later to finish. However, if you haven't added anything to cover the original circular molding, might not look too shabby to split above abd below "nissan" using the chrome near half circles, trim as needed, and install above and below your new one. I have to do that myself. Lol

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea I talk a lot... I like the idea and was thinking of picking up a junk yard emblem to try that out

  • @tonyp2632
    @tonyp26322 жыл бұрын

    20:23 You stated that you spent hours trying to remove the adhesive. Was this statement before or after you used the eraser wheel?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Before. The eraser wheel made quick work of it,

  • @djpsmusic6675
    @djpsmusic6675 Жыл бұрын

    Love it. I have a 2012 nissan xterra i’d love to give this exact makeover to. Do you offer this as a service?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    Жыл бұрын

    Naw sorry, I barely wanted to do it to my own car LOL

  • @lisachapman9429
    @lisachapman94293 жыл бұрын

    So ive been watching your videos, and decided to paint. Im thinking of doing my rims too. Im trying to do this on a budget so i was wondering if you have done the rims before and if it stays well with weather and regular wear and tear?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have not painted rims yet but I plan to.

  • @JasonAdank
    @JasonAdank9 ай бұрын

    Great video, man I love your channel! Question, and I dont mean this sarcastically, but what is the point of a front facing camera? I have a Blackvue 4k dashcam in mine, which records to an SD card, so its helpful if you need it for insurance and/or law enforcement reasons. But an NTSC front camera which just pipes to your stereo head.... I mean, Im at a bit of a loss as to how this is useful when I have hi resolution eyeballs already looking forwards....

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    9 ай бұрын

    It would mostly be utilized for rock crawling. Getting an idea of how close you are to obstacles and how to navigate around them

  • @bjchang000
    @bjchang00011 ай бұрын

    Off-topic question. I want to replace my stock horn on my 05 Xterra OR. Did you replace your horn? Or is that the original stock horn? Since I will be replacing my stock horn with two similar shaped horns (like the one in this video) I am trying to get an idea where to place them. (You've been a savior on so many of my questions! Thanks for everything!)

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    10 ай бұрын

    Those are stock horns and they are in a pretty accessible area. I would like to do that job one day. I'll probably make a video,

  • @DIY_AUTO_PHOTO
    @DIY_AUTO_PHOTO3 жыл бұрын

    Question: the front camera dose it records all the time ? or is its only to view whats in front like when if you were to go off road to see where you driving over rocks and stuff ? would like to know more about Idea behind installing it there )

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s really for parking and viewing the road ahead when off-roading. I think I can set the radio to record but I’m not sure.

  • @DIY_AUTO_PHOTO

    @DIY_AUTO_PHOTO

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rythecarguy Got it.. yeah thats a good spot for it there . Another question what made you pick that bedliner paint out of all other ? )

  • @mustafanaji6591
    @mustafanaji65912 жыл бұрын

    GREAT NISSAN.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤘🏻👍🏻

  • @darincowie6311
    @darincowie63113 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ry, I have an '05 Xterra. Your videos have been very helpful. Thanks a lot. I noticed in this video you have a Panasonic stereo installed in your Xterra. I thought you had a Sony before. Did you recently change out the Sony? Why? How do you like that Panasonic, what model is it?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like the videos! To be honest I switch the radios out a lot. Right now I have a kenwood in there. I buy new ones when I get bored so I can do review videos on them. Nothing against the Sony. Just time to change it out. If you look at my playlists I should have a review playlist. All the radios should be in there. The latest review on the kenwood is actually on my second channel. Ry The Car Guy 2 in case you want to take a peek at that

  • @darincowie6311

    @darincowie6311

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rythecarguy OK, thanks for the response. I'll check that out.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤘🏻👍🏻

  • @graemedavidson1952
    @graemedavidson19523 жыл бұрын

    Ry, did you ever do a video about your mirror? I grabbed a Pathfinder mirror with compass and homelink, and you mentioned using fuse-a-circuit tap for yours. Was there anything closer to the mirror, like dome light, that could have been used? Thanks! PS - Methyl Hydrate for sticker goo

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s for the tip on the MH. Yea I did make a video. It’s part of the rear view camera video. You can tap into the domes but you should really tap into something on the acc circuit.

  • @decompyler
    @decompyler3 жыл бұрын

    I kinda wanna de-emblem mine now and put a center light on the circle .... might look neat as a triple headlight

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    That sounds fun! Send me a pic of you do. Would love to see it.

  • @GeauxFightinVids_
    @GeauxFightinVids_2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ry, looking for some advice. I removed the side molding on my '14 X to find holes for a couple tabs. I kinda worried now about moisture getting in. The molding is completely off and I don't think its going to go back on properly. Can you recommend any way to plug those two holes? Thanks my guy!

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would get some flat body panel clips. Those "Christmas tree" ones. If you put those in there you will have minimal water intrusion. MUCH more water makes it into your door through the window seal than would make it though that.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't fret about making it water tight.

  • @travisbradbury4493
    @travisbradbury44933 жыл бұрын

    Take the old emblem, cut out the center and put the "burger bun" top and bottom back on, they would fit into the exposed mounting holes, kind of a combo of the old and new emblem.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was thinking about that. Might try it.

  • @rizz917
    @rizz9172 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Ryan. Can you recommend a good pair of shocks… Rear shocks, for a 2011 X. 4wd I am probably never going off road with it. Seems to be a lot to choose from, I was eyeballing Bilstein 4600 series. I’d like your opinion. Thanks a bunch.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately for the Xterra I can really only speak to the OEM and Bilstein 5100s. The stock is going to be a softer "on road" kinda ride and the 5100s are for sure going to be stiffer. I will say when I upgraded to the Bilsteins on my X I really did like the on road feel. There was less body roll and it felt tighter. I have also heard good things about Koni but I think those are kind not expensive.

  • @bradley4294
    @bradley42943 жыл бұрын

    Ryan, try some finger nail remover..worked well on my frontier when fighting with tape residue..be safe

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind 💪🏻

  • @cap45
    @cap453 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! could you have left the original round emblem on, and just cut out the part in the middle as you did the sides of the grill? I think it would look pretty cool to have the round part in the middle of the NISSAN ...?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was considering that. I might try it to see how it goes. If I do I will do a community post about it. If you’re subbed you will see it pop up.

  • @luisvalentin8108
    @luisvalentin81083 жыл бұрын

    Hi Do you know wich relay its for a short ligths. No headlamp. In a frontier 2006 crewcab 4.0L. What is the model of the radio do you use in the video if it direct fit in hardware. Not in the connector cables. Thanks

  • @Blobs44
    @Blobs442 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a video about replacing the plastics? I didn't find one. I need to replace the plastic on the xterra I just bought, but am not sure if it's too big of a job

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you look at my hitch install and fog light install it shows taking the front and rear plastics. Off

  • @shakeyperspective3981
    @shakeyperspective39812 жыл бұрын

    What paint/color was used to black out the grill? Looks nice.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bedliner - I think it's just called black. Nothing special. Glad you like it. I love how it turned out.

  • @oscar-garcia
    @oscar-garcia3 жыл бұрын

    Great job. How about some call of duty emblems?. Some Jeeps have that.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you like it. As far as the COD emblem: “that’s a no from me dawg” LOL

  • @adventureoverlanding9719
    @adventureoverlanding97193 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I really want a front camera for off roading. Do you know how to connect to the OEM Rockford Fosgate head unit?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, that would likely be impossible. Do they even have a screen?

  • @adventureoverlanding9719

    @adventureoverlanding9719

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rythecarguy yea it has a complete audio, backup camera and navigation.

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know about all that fanciness, I have the base base base model lol.

  • @hybrid902000
    @hybrid9020003 жыл бұрын

    Your brother from another mother says the grill with the Nissan logo “looks pretty darn good”! 😬

  • @kylel3531
    @kylel35313 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ry, what happened to those fog lights you installed previously ?

  • @Rythecarguy

    @Rythecarguy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not even ONE WEEK after I had them installed some shit flew up from the road and shattered both lenses. I was pppiiiiiiisssseed LOL

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