Best E51 - 2018

[Karl]

In order for you to enter your E51 into this award, all you need to do is post 3 pictures of your Elgrand (any pictures are OK), and post a little bit about it. You must enter your own Elgrand, this is not a nomination award.

If you are not a premium member and therefore unable to upload images, please see THIS GUIDE on how to insert a picture.

The written text about your Elgrand will need to be in the following Format

Elgrand Model: eg Highway Star
Year of Registration: eg 2004
Engine: eg 3.5 V6
Years Owned: eg 2 years
Modifications: eg Aftermarket Alloys, stainless steel exhaust, blue interior lights
Why you think your E51 should win: eg most reliable car I've ever owned, never let me down and always puts a smile on my face

Entries will open on 1st July, and will close on 28th July.

VOTING NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE TO VOTE.​

Please Enter the Username of the person you are voting for in the TITLE of the message, and repeat the username in the message text (just because you cannot send a blank message).

Voting will end on 11th August, any votes received after this date will not count.

Nominations will be tallied up and the winner announced at the live Awards Ceremony from JAE 2018 on Saturday 1st September.

The winner of this award will receive 12 months free premium membership*, and an ElgrandOC T-Shirt, personalised with their name or username, whichever is preferred.

2 Runners up will each be given 1 month free premium membership*.

* where premium membership has already been paid for, an extension will be given to the current premium membership period. If the member has signed up for an "auto-renewal" of premium membership, they will be issued a £12 refund from the club.

 

[Karl]

ENTRIES NOW OPEN



EVERYONE EHO ENTERS GETS A PRIZE, SO YOU CAN'T LOSE BY ENTERING.



GOOD LUCK ALL

 

[Dimbers]

Elgrand Model: XL
Year of Registration: 2004
Engine: 3.5 V6
Years Owned: 1 Month
Modifications: Nismo Suspension, Rider exhaust, Adjustable shocks, 19" Visconti Alloys, LPG
Why you think your E51 should win: Because it, i think, has every option fitted which include: Factory cruise, electric curtains, double electric doors, twin sunroofs, heated seats, heated front screen, 4WD, and remote engine start. All wrapped up with a great bodykit, rider front end and sits great over the wheels. Oh and shes just as clean underneath as she is on top.

 

[peter strokosz]

Elgrand model. Highway star
Year of registration. 2004
Engine: 3.5 V6
Years owned:2
Modifications:After market alloys
Why you think your E51 should win:She never misses a beat and a rare coloured model. Drives as good as she looks.tried to keep as much original bits, clock still Tokyo time , speedo kmh, flare still in its holder .The whole family including the mutts enjoy being in comfort and space. Getting used to the stares and the questions now but no car has ever put such a big smile on my face. I'm one very proud owner of a luxury car which has clout

 

[E51ZRider]

Elgrand Model: Rider

Year of Registration: 2003

Engine: 3.5 V6

Years Owned: 1 Year

Modifications: Lightbar on Front, Tinted Headlights, Blacked out Front Grills, Matt Black paint (being wrapped piece by piece over the top) LED Colour Change Side Lights, LED DRL's, LED Light up front Upper Grill, LED Disco Light Lower Grill, Interior Lights Blue LED, Rear Fogs upgraded to LED plus Bug Eyes, Door Shut LED's, Footwell LED's, Under Bonnet Lights, Double Din Stereo, Drop Down Rear DVD, K&N Cone Filter, Decatted rear (Bypass Pipes)...Sure there's more I have done.

Why you think your E51 should win: Its the only Matt Black Elgrand I have seen in UK, turns heads everywhere it goes and as it has no badges anywhere no-one can identify it.

 

[JohnK]

Elgrand Model: Highway Star
Year of Registration: 2003
Engine: eg 3.5 V6
Years Owned: Less than 1 year
Modifications: LPG and Camper conversion. Fitted dash cam and Cyclone Micro 4 to play my music. Other than that want to keep as close to original Japanese as possible.
Why you think your E51 should win: Survived the JAL purchase experience and remained sane! Best vehicle I've ever owned. Lovely colour - I'm told it's an anniversary edition and very rare. Smile every time I fill up and pay what I used to in the 1990's! Enjoying staying in it at every possible opportunity.

 

[Snoopy11]

Model- Highway Star S3

Year of registration- 2008

Engine- 3.5 V6

Years owned- 4 weeks (it’s still on the boat )

Why I think it should win is simply because it’s mine and therefore better than everyone else’s
Oh, and I want to win a prize.

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[Spondon72]

Elgrand Model: Elgrand VG
Year of Registration: 2002
Engine: 3.5 V6
Years Owned: 2 years
Modifications: DVD front headrests, white led interior lights, Bosch Aero wipers, games console, wireless headphones, clear side repeaters.
Why you think your E51 should win: Definately been one of the most reliable cars i've owned, apart from the usual wheel bearing issues, never let me down, always puts a smile on my face & nobody has a clue what it is.
Nearly got rid of it a few months back but decided we would miss it because of the huge space inside & the versatility of the interior.

 

[Easy Rider]

Elgrand Model: Rider Autec
Year of Registration: 2007
Engine: eg 3.5 V6
Years Owned: 4 months but only met Nellie last week.
Modifications: none yet ;-)
Why you think your E51 should win: Nellie will be the coolest Band wagon a band ever had! All of us & music gear, PA and 4 band members

 

[Frogeyepete]

E51 Series 1 2004 Pearl White called Boris. Nothing to do with Boris Johnson , but we won't get into that.
3.5 l Petrol, owned for 7 months.
Think he deserves a prize as a standard (mostly) Elgrand. No skirts, no fancy wheels just a basic car. Does have slippery glass, two sunroofs, ion exchange air cleaning, 2 Din Head, LED internal lights, dash cam and modified CATs however.
Would have taken more photos but only polished one side of the car.
Haven't told Boris that he is being entered for a competition, but I think he said something about hoping to open an orphanage and striving for World peace.



Just look at the standard 16 inch wheels.


Comfy, comfy, comfy!

 

[Issa]

I spent more than 8 months looking for the best Nissan Elgrand Rider with lot of advices from my Japanese agent, Thank you Phil
This is a Nissan Elgrand Rider for personal use, due to arrive end of July 2018, All the extras you like to see.

 

[Parentalnightmare]

Model. Highway Star
Engine. 2.5 V6
Mods. White leds all round inside and changing colour leds in foot Wells. Number plate leds.
Well my Betsy should win as I see I've the smallest engine so far and I'm helping the environment. Also she has the G30 paint and she gleams lovely colours in the sunshine ☀.

 

[GazzBee]

Model: Rider Autec
Year of registration: 2003
Engine: 3.5 V6
Years owned: 6 weeks
Modifications: Xtrons double din head unit
Why you think your E51 should win: In all honesty I don't think mine should win as the body kit needs a few repairs. By this time next year however, she should be a worthy contender! The only vehicle I've ever owned that the whole family enjoy and can transport us all in luxury!

 

[Daddyof4]

Elgrand Model: S1 Rider
Year of Registration: 2003
Engine: 3.5 V6
Years Owned: 2.5
Modifications: impul high power ECU, D1 spec throttle controller, nismo suspension, 19 aftermarket turbine rims, veilside body kit (only 1 in UK I believe) kenstyle boot spoiler, top bonnet aero, mid boot spoiler , daytime running lights, custom sunstrip and obligatory removal of the rear
Why I think I should win-
I have a beautiful cared for machine with some rare options/mods and has never let me down (unlike my previous German car)

 

[teamcowie]

Here is our very special 2014 Osaka Auto Messe show E51 Elgrand 2006 4wd

Everything special - only 1 in the world full spec below


Everything special - only 1 in the world

(EXTERIOR)

E51 + E52 mixed special front bumper,
H-style full body kit,
Silk blaze rear spoiler
1st class original rear bumper
Aero bonnet hood with duct
Lower tail duct cover
1st class side sticker
Rider front grill painted
Original bonnet spoiler
Front and rear fender FLAT Special wide and inner fender cut and duct
Slide door original spacer and FLAT Special slide door hinges
Side panels H-Style modified by FLAT Special painted
331 illumination factory, LED, projector Lo, day lights & inner black.
LED turn lights & 6000K HID head lights
LED custom 331 illumination factory tail lights
HID fog lights 3000K HID with LED
Front under Raybrig racing fog lights 6000K HID
LED in rear upper tail
TOP rear half spoiler
Rear under full LED
Rear bumper spoiler with duct
Grand effector GE1/GE2
FLAT Special original rear windows
Rear back fog light
Mercedes horn

(ENGINE SPEC)

Oil cooler
ATF cooler
Air cleaner fresh air duct
Original earthing
Strut tower bar
Special cpu ROM
Sard oil cap
Painted head cover
NGK racing plug
Original center straight pipe with R35 original rear exhaust pipes

(BODY WORK)

Front and rear, side bar
Inside center, rear pillar bar, inside floor bar
(suspension)
F. F50 brembo brakes + R. Z33 brembo brakes
FLAT Special original painted
Front 355mm disc rotor
Rear 355mm disc rotor
Project MU brake pads
Universal ajustable air suspension
Front camber upper mount
F/R cusco stabilizer + Flat Special tension rod
Front RC joint

(WHEELS)

Original painted R35 factory mugs 10.5J x 4 with original center cap

(INTERIOR)

Rear light box with suspension air tank
Controller ajustable air suspension
Center navi monitor, visor monitors
Navi AVIC-MRZ99
Pioneer speakers
Original LED room light
Original inside trims
Momo spider
Gages ( oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, vacuum...
Alloy sports shift
Super GT light
Semi bucket front seats
Racing harness
Center console
Front table
Carbon sheets

 

[Chasdad]

Hws 4wd .
Bahn Brechen bodykit.
Tein coilovers
Mystic black.
E/curtains ,sunroofs.twin e/doors. Adaptive lights.
Why I think it should win. Very rare bodykit. tasteful mods not overdone

 

[stephen]

2004 Highway Star 4wd
Modifications: Pumpkin double din head unit
Other things will get done when i can
new wheels

 

[Rory]

Elgrand Model: Series 3 Highway Star Black Leather Navi Ed.
Year of Registration: 2009
Engine: VQ35DE
Years Owned: 2 years
Modifications: Nismo S-Tune shocks, springs, anti-roll bars, roof racks & awning, RPi 3 based entertainment system, Yokohama GO12 AT tyres, TPMS
Why you think your E51 should win: Series3 should always win! Plus fairy lights yo

 

[freshandminty]

Elgrand Model: Rider S
Year of Registration: 2005
Engine: 3.5 V6
Years Owned: 3 years, 4 months

Modifications:

EXTERIOR

• Tailgate completely smoothed of registration recess, badges, and boot switches for a clean minimal look
• Central lower valance cut out to allow more lowering
• Registration plate protrusion and fog light recesses removed and smoothed on front bumper for a clean minimal look
• Mint vinyl from under wing mirrors, underside of front windows and up along roof edge
• Black vinyl A Pillars and front section of roof
• Pearl white subtle 23 race graphics on side doors
• Rear number plate mounted on rear glass, removable for shows
• Rear Lower lights tinted with black laminx film
• Rear Upper centre light bar wrapped in gloss black vinyl
• Rear Upper LED corner lights with black lens
• Front Upper and lower grills sprayed gloss black
• Black tinted Headlight covers
• E6RND Private Registration on shorty plates

HANDLING

• Lowered 60mm on BC Racing VM-1 adjustable coilovers
• 18" x 8.5” RH Topline ceramic polished wheels
• Chrome centre caps
• 235/45/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyres

INTERIOR

• Dashboard plastics sprayed mint green
• 8 ball gear knob
• Clazzio diamond stitched faux leather custom seat covers
• Custom black leather with white stitching steering wheel cover
• Long pile black fur headlining
• Chrome spike bolts on door cards
• Self-built custom door cards
• Self-built custom sub box
• Self-built amp rack / enclosure

ICE

• Pioneer AVH-X5700DAB Head Unit
• VIBE CVEN 6 Channel amp
• VIBE BlackDeath Bass 1 amp
• VIBE BlackDeath Pro 4T tweeters
• VIBE BlackDeath Pro 6M Midrange
• VIBE BlackDeath Pro 10W MidBass
• VIBE BlackDeath 12SPL Sub
• Raspberry Pi PC with Retro games emulator and SNES Controllers

Why you think your E51 should win:

Starting out with a completely standard Rider S freshly imported in March 2015 as it’s first UK owner I’ve gone for a less is more, classy and subtle style with quality rather than content. All of the work completed on my bus is either designed and planned by me or built by me after many hours of hard work over the course of 3 years and 4 months. All work documented, photographed, and detailed within my project thread on the forum to help share knowledge, despite increasing time required to complete work.

 

[Lewiebug]

Elgrand Model: highway star urban
Year of Registration: 2007
Engine: 3.5 V6
Years Owned: 2 weeks
Modifications: perfect just as he is, like the fact it shows Japan time, think it’s quirky and listen to radio 2 anyway so happy days
Think my Moby should win because he is the latest edition to our family and loved by all, awesome camping car and wonderfully comfortable. It’s by far the most ridiculously thirsty vehicle I’ve ever had but worth the extra cost for the smile

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