i just bought a 2003 nissan 350z. im trying to find out the base model and if its hr. i dont know anything about the car so need info can someone help me. thank you

 

if its an 03, it is a DE not an HR

 

What's the de stand for?

 

 

 

 

Want to know what I can do to it it's a 6 speed manual. Need me advice.

 

 

 

whatever your budget allows, car has been out for 14 years.... everything is covered on this website

 

How do i find out what trim i have?

 

looks to be a base to me

 

Is there a way to change the stering wheel to the one with the buttons

 

Engine (VQ35DE) Designation:

VQ - Nissan internal code for this series/configuration engine. V essentially means the general shape/config of the engine, Q is the evolution/iteration.

35 - Displacement on 10th liters - that is 3.5 NOT 35 liters.

D - Camshaft configuration - in this case, DOHC

E - Intake configuration - in this case, Electronic Fuel Injection

Of course, this nomenclature goes to hell with the VQ35HR where HR stands for Hi Rev.... go figure. Marketing got involved.

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Trim level: based on your steering wheel sans any controls other than steering, Travlee is correct - it's a Base model (no radio, no cruise control buttons) BUT to find out "for sure", use the VIN Decoder found here:

https://my350z.com/forum/vindecoder.php

Works pretty well in identifying most cars (not just Zs or Nissans)

Also, look for TCS (traction control system) or VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) defeat buttons to the lower left of the wheel on the dash face. Base would have cutouts but with covers since neither of these features are present on Base models.



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Changing the steering wheel - sure, can be done - straight swap BUT you won't gain anything as the subsystems controlled by the steering wheel toggles (again, radio & cruise) aren't present on your car and would require those features to be added NOT enabled.

 

How do i add those features

 

Jesus Christ.

 

Lol

 

nah.....its jose loco. Hahaha

 

It's a Base, no cruise control. You can add the buttons with a new steering wheel but you will spend a bundle making them actually work lol. Now - use the Search button above, after 14 years EVERYTHING has been covered.

 

Just trying to learn about the car want to have some fun in it