i have a question on how u can tell if the car is 2004.5? what does that mean, and how is it different from 2004 or 2005? thankxxxx

 

anyone??? =[

 

There were minor changes mid-year. The most definitive way to tell is your VIN#. Search the forum for details. Also, 2004.5's have knee pads on either side of the center console near the radio, as well as a power outlet under the passenger dash area.

 

knee pads on the sides of the center console? 2 12 volt outlets? (one under the in dash cup holder and one behind the seats in the center?)

 

^^^^^ beat me to it

 

VIN Number as well. Run a search for "VIN number 2004.5" and you should come across a thread that lays out the numbers.

 

I originally found the official distinction between the two on the nissan-tech.com site. You can tell in the VIN numbers:

2004 Nissan 350Z Coupe/Roadster (Coupe VINs up to D*4T160000,E*4T060000) (Roadster VINs from D*4T102001 to D*4T110000 & from A*4T002001 to A*4T010000)

2004.5 Nissan 350Z Coupe/Roadster (Coupe VINs from D*4T160001, E*4T060001) ( Roadster VINs from D*4T110001, A*4T010001)

 

so whats the difference..?

 

He already told you.

 

oh oh..i see now..ahha must of skipped it when i first read hahahaha =O

 

04.5s have a revised suspension with increased rear spring rates and better rear dampers. I believe the roll bars are slightly different as well. Other 04.5 features include kneepads, an additional power outlet, and possibly some minimal changes in the interior plastics. Look for the kneepads, they are your best bet.

NzZ

 

The 04.5 has reported tire feathering also?

 

Some of the '04.5's have the new tire tread design & larger size sun visors.

 

they ALL have feathering

 

My Z is the 250th 2004.5 ! woot

um.. so yeah

 

My 2004.5 at 20k miles on stock 17" tires had no feathering.

The ECU is also changed to be ULEVII in the 04.5 model.

Chris

 

2004.5, look for the knee pads on the center con., had feathering at 4K miles, tires replaces by Nissan for free, 19K on the OD now with NO problem

 

If i buy new tires for a 03 that has feathering will they have feathering also?

 

The unfortunate answer is, it depends. If you go with the OEM tire (Bridgestone RE-040), it's likely (assuming that an alignment didn't cure the car) that the problem will come back. Many people have had success by simply going to a non OEM tire and getting a good alignment.

 

Well dont most people that get new rims get different tires? or whats so special about the stock tires that one would keep buying them even if they feather?