Some changes on 04's I'd like for my 03'
12-20-2003, 04:19 PM
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Some changes on 04's I'd like for my 03'
I convinced my buddy to buy a new 04' 6mt SB Z (touring). He picked it up today and here are the differences I noticed between the two that I'd like to retrofit on my Z (if money were no object and all this was available for retrofit of course 
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1. Seat belt extenders on each seat, so no passenger seat belt rattle anymore.
2. A front cigarette lighter underneath the cup holder on the dashoard. Makes using a radar detector much more feasible.
3. Retractable sun guards on the visors.
4. One extra adjustment **** on the drivers seat. No idea what it does yet.
5. New and MUCH BETTER SOUNDING Bose stereo. His is now black, not grey to match the surrounding dash area like mine, and it really does sound alot better than my Bose system. Much more definiton. The dealership said that bose had redone the radio for 04'. Said Bose 'may' fix the 03' radios at some point...
6. Center console storage area button actually works. Pops the lid up about 4 inches when you push it, unlike mine where you need to wedge your fingernail in there to get it open.
Somemthing I could do without:
1. The new nav door. I like how mine hides into the dash. His sticks out when open...kind of obtrusive and odd looking.
Still love my 03' of course, but it'd be nice to have the fixes the 04's got. Some seem like they should be covered by nissan as warranty replacement items.
btw...Super black is hands down the best color for the Z. His car looks amazing.
) ...1. Seat belt extenders on each seat, so no passenger seat belt rattle anymore.
2. A front cigarette lighter underneath the cup holder on the dashoard. Makes using a radar detector much more feasible.
3. Retractable sun guards on the visors.
4. One extra adjustment **** on the drivers seat. No idea what it does yet.
5. New and MUCH BETTER SOUNDING Bose stereo. His is now black, not grey to match the surrounding dash area like mine, and it really does sound alot better than my Bose system. Much more definiton. The dealership said that bose had redone the radio for 04'. Said Bose 'may' fix the 03' radios at some point...
6. Center console storage area button actually works. Pops the lid up about 4 inches when you push it, unlike mine where you need to wedge your fingernail in there to get it open.
Somemthing I could do without:
1. The new nav door. I like how mine hides into the dash. His sticks out when open...kind of obtrusive and odd looking.
Still love my 03' of course, but it'd be nice to have the fixes the 04's got. Some seem like they should be covered by nissan as warranty replacement items.
btw...Super black is hands down the best color for the Z. His car looks amazing.
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12-20-2003, 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by Twizt
Take a look at the dome lamp. Did it get the same upgrade as the ZR?
Take a look at the dome lamp. Did it get the same upgrade as the ZR?
12-20-2003, 08:00 PM
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Did the gauges have the 'soft touch' feel to them? What about the suspension? Does it still have the bounce that's been mentioned many times. And are there driver and passenger knee pads? Thanks!
12-20-2003, 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by Bertg
Did the gauges have the 'soft touch' feel to them? What about the suspension? Does it still have the bounce that's been mentioned many times. And are there driver and passenger knee pads? Thanks!
Did the gauges have the 'soft touch' feel to them? What about the suspension? Does it still have the bounce that's been mentioned many times. And are there driver and passenger knee pads? Thanks!
12-21-2003, 07:59 AM
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I've got an '04 Touring that just came in off the boat 1st of December. I have the knee pads on both sides. The suspension has no bounce at all, I was wondering what some magazines were complaining about after driving mine.
What are the soft touch controls you are asking about? For the A/C? They seem soft touch to me, no click or anything to them. Is that what you are asking about?
Greg
What are the soft touch controls you are asking about? For the A/C? They seem soft touch to me, no click or anything to them. Is that what you are asking about?
Greg
12-21-2003, 10:02 AM
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Originally posted by Strand
I've got an '04 Touring that just came in off the boat 1st of December. I have the knee pads on both sides. The suspension has no bounce at all, I was wondering what some magazines were complaining about after driving mine.
What are the soft touch controls you are asking about? For the A/C? They seem soft touch to me, no click or anything to them. Is that what you are asking about?
Greg
I've got an '04 Touring that just came in off the boat 1st of December. I have the knee pads on both sides. The suspension has no bounce at all, I was wondering what some magazines were complaining about after driving mine.
What are the soft touch controls you are asking about? For the A/C? They seem soft touch to me, no click or anything to them. Is that what you are asking about?
Greg