Did Nissan get rid of the feathering on the 04's?
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Originally posted by kcobean
My car was manufactured in 11/04. I don't have enough miles on it to see if the car is going to feather yet, but if it does, I am going to drive the car through the glass showroom wall of my dealer and shove my keys up my salesmans @$$. I'm not dealing with that crap. I paid cash for my track, so if it starts feathering, I'll sell it and throw in the few extra grand it takes to buy an '05. Nissan's actions in regards to the feathering problem have been reprehensible, and I don't have time to play their games.
My car was manufactured in 11/04. I don't have enough miles on it to see if the car is going to feather yet, but if it does, I am going to drive the car through the glass showroom wall of my dealer and shove my keys up my salesmans @$$. I'm not dealing with that crap. I paid cash for my track, so if it starts feathering, I'll sell it and throw in the few extra grand it takes to buy an '05. Nissan's actions in regards to the feathering problem have been reprehensible, and I don't have time to play their games.
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Originally posted by Kats
2004.5???????
2004.5???????
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From: Wichita, KS
'04.........
One of the most important things you can do when you buy a new '04 is to have the alignment checked. Nissan does not align the cars at the factory. I had mine checked @ 500 miles and all 4 wheels were WAY off spec on toe. Currents specs put the toe at .04 & mine read between .13 & .35 all around. If I hadn't had them re-aligned the tires would have been ruined very quickly. Plus, being that they were so far off, my local dealer did it as a warranty job @ n/c.
Additionally, after adding new $950 tires, I plan on having the alignment checked every other oil change. Yes, a few extra $$ each time, but it beats having to replace tires every 5-7k miles for sure. Worth the peace of mind to me. Ahhh...the price we pay - ha!
Additionally, after adding new $950 tires, I plan on having the alignment checked every other oil change. Yes, a few extra $$ each time, but it beats having to replace tires every 5-7k miles for sure. Worth the peace of mind to me. Ahhh...the price we pay - ha!
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Originally posted by DiRN
kneepads (which I'd still like to see pics of).
kneepads (which I'd still like to see pics of).
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Originally posted by DiRN
2004 models built beginning 11/04 are considered 2004.5 models. They have an updated suspension and kneepads (which I'd still like to see pics of). I'm not sure what other changes were made.
2004 models built beginning 11/04 are considered 2004.5 models. They have an updated suspension and kneepads (which I'd still like to see pics of). I'm not sure what other changes were made.
Here is a thread with pics of the knee pad:
Knee pad pic
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From: Jersey
Originally posted by MarkY
Do you mean 11/03?
Here is a thread with pics of the knee pad:
Knee pad pic
Do you mean 11/03?
Here is a thread with pics of the knee pad:
Knee pad pic
Thanks for the links those who've shared.
Originally posted by cwerdna
LOL! Do you have a time machine?
My 04's build date I believe is 7/03 and I'm at 4880 miles. Picked it up at the end of August 03. So far, no feathering yet.
LOL! Do you have a time machine?
My 04's build date I believe is 7/03 and I'm at 4880 miles. Picked it up at the end of August 03. So far, no feathering yet.
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