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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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g35 changes were announced almost two months ago. makes me wonder if one of the changes they will announce is a feathering fix, which if announced too prematurely could greatly affect 04 sales? obviously a hp bump could do the same, but that didn't stop them from announcing the g35 changes.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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they ran out of paper

seriously, it could be they are trying to wait till all the 04s are sold out, sales has been slow lately.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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g35 changes were announced almost two months ago. makes me wonder if one of the changes they will announce is a feathering fix, which if announced too prematurely could greatly affect 04 sales? obviously a hp bump could do the same, but that didn't stop them from announcing the g35 changes.
You can bet your last dollar Nissan will not admit to a feathering fix, because that would indicate the 2003s & 2004s had a problem.
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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You can bet your last dollar Nissan will not admit to a feathering fix, because that would indicate the 2003s & 2004s had a problem.
I, as well as alot of others, got a letter from Nissan specifically about this problem...The are even extending the suspension warranty if the car is still stock or has nismo wheels, etc....
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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You can bet your last dollar Nissan will not admit to a feathering fix, because that would indicate the 2003s & 2004s had a problem.
is that why there's a TSB on that issue?
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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I know that our dealership ordered a bunch already...

but i know no details on them...
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Old Jul 20, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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You can bet your last dollar Nissan will not admit to a feathering fix, because that would indicate the 2003s & 2004s had a problem.
i thought that nissan had already officially acknowledged the feathering problem with that last tsb they sent out...?
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 05:04 AM
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i thought that nissan had already officially acknowledged the feathering problem with that last tsb they sent out...?
You don't get my point, Nissan's TSB and extended tire warranty blame tire featuring on incorrect toe settings. If they come out with a redesigned suspension in 2005 they will not advertise it as a fix for feathering, because that would indicate the previous 350Zs had a problem.
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 05:37 AM
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well its possible that there are no significant changes to announce
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 07:14 AM
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EXACTLY.......maybe there are no changes......
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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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Sandy Berger had them stuffed in his pants, and now I am not sure I want to know. ha ha.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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I wish we could find out one way or the other. I have been waiting a month to make a decision on what kind of Z I get based on what changes there are in 05. I'm tired of waiting...
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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You don't get my point, Nissan's TSB and extended tire warranty blame tire featuring on incorrect toe settings. If they come out with a redesigned suspension in 2005 they will not advertise it as a fix for feathering, because that would indicate the previous 350Zs had a problem.
it sounded a lot like you were saying nissan is not likely to acknowledge the feathering problem, which they already have. if you were making some other point, then i don't think anyone got it.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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Originally posted by ml2316
it sounded a lot like you were saying nissan is not likely to acknowledge the feathering problem, which they already have. if you were making some other point, then i don't think anyone got it.
The changes that Nissan made are called a euro-tuned suspention that helped to improve ride quality. I'm sure it was a fix.

Yellow is the new color. Name to be determined.
The Navi's processor has been bumped to produce faster calcs.
Side view mirror surface change. All models heated mirors std.
Seat back latch (driver only).
Also, the Navi is now available only on the touring.
HP bumped to 315HP by way of induction, exaust & ECU flash.





I Had you going for a bit.

Everything stated above is per a dealers CPO Bulletin and is factual and true... EXCEPT the HP bump...

But, I hope I'm right about that!!
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