A question for the 6spd guys...
08-27-2002, 10:26 AM
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A question for the 6spd guys...
I was looking at this breakdown of the 5spd Altima and they also have a cable linkage for the shifter (if i'm not mistaken that's what i'm looking at).
If the set-up for the Max is similar, is this the reason it's slightly harder to get an STS for this model as opposed to the previous ones?
Just curious.
If the set-up for the Max is similar, is this the reason it's slightly harder to get an STS for this model as opposed to the previous ones?
Just curious.
08-27-2002, 11:12 AM
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Re: A question for the 6spd guys...
Originally posted by soundmike
I was looking at this breakdown of the 5spd Altima and they also have a cable linkage for the shifter (if i'm not mistaken that's what i'm looking at).
If the set-up for the Max is similar, is this the reason it's slightly harder to get an STS for this model as opposed to the previous ones?
Just curious.
I was looking at this breakdown of the 5spd Altima and they also have a cable linkage for the shifter (if i'm not mistaken that's what i'm looking at).
If the set-up for the Max is similar, is this the reason it's slightly harder to get an STS for this model as opposed to the previous ones?
Just curious.
08-27-2002, 11:22 AM
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Re: A question for the 6spd guys...
Originally posted by soundmike
If the set-up for the Max is similar, is this the reason it's slightly harder to get an STS for this model as opposed to the previous ones?
Just curious. [/B]
If the set-up for the Max is similar, is this the reason it's slightly harder to get an STS for this model as opposed to the previous ones?
Just curious. [/B]
08-27-2002, 12:01 PM
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Originally posted by Tanman
Sorry to go off-topic, but that tear-down demonstrates how cheap the interior of the Altima is. No screws or bolts holding any of the interior plastic? Poorly cut carpet too.
Sorry to go off-topic, but that tear-down demonstrates how cheap the interior of the Altima is. No screws or bolts holding any of the interior plastic? Poorly cut carpet too.
As for the carpet cuts... I don't remember them looking that bad, but then again, who cares? You'd never see those cuts if you weren't ripping the interior apart.
08-27-2002, 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by Kojiro_FtT
You obviously haven't pulled your interior apart. I'd say there is almost exactly the same number of screws holding the Max interior together.
As for the carpet cuts... I don't remember them looking that bad, but then again, who cares? You'd never see those cuts if you weren't ripping the interior apart.
You obviously haven't pulled your interior apart. I'd say there is almost exactly the same number of screws holding the Max interior together.
As for the carpet cuts... I don't remember them looking that bad, but then again, who cares? You'd never see those cuts if you weren't ripping the interior apart.
08-27-2002, 12:20 PM
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Originally posted by Tanman
I have taken my interior apart, and it definitely wasn't as simple as "pull from both sides and it pops right out" like the Altima guy said. Don't take it too hard, what do you expect for a low-end mid-sized car?
I have taken my interior apart, and it definitely wasn't as simple as "pull from both sides and it pops right out" like the Altima guy said. Don't take it too hard, what do you expect for a low-end mid-sized car?
Does it matter? Should we go count screws in a BMW to see if it's really worth the extra money? In fact, I think cars should be priced on the number of screws in the dash.
I'm no Altima fan, I just think this is a dumb ruler to measure it's worth.
Back to the original question: yes that looks a heck of a lot like the Max shifter; in fact the Max shifter has that bump-stop for reverse, so it's even more complicated to fabricate. And yes, it's impossible to find a STS for it. And no I don't recommend cutting your stock shifter.
08-27-2002, 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by Kojiro_FtT
Then you need to read that tear down more closely. Two screws under steering wheel, just like our Max. 5 holding down the center console, just like our Max. Two screws on climate control, 4 on stereo; Max has 4 holding both the climate and stereo. Looks like the Altima actually has MORE screws than the Max.
Does it matter? Should we go count screws in a BMW to see if it's really worth the extra money? In fact, I think cars should be priced on the number of screws in the dash.
I'm no Altima fan, I just think this is a dumb ruler to measure it's worth.
Back to the original question: yes that looks a heck of a lot like the Max shifter; in fact the Max shifter has that bump-stop for reverse, so it's even more complicated to fabricate. And yes, it's impossible to find a STS for it. And no I don't recommend cutting your stock shifter.
Then you need to read that tear down more closely. Two screws under steering wheel, just like our Max. 5 holding down the center console, just like our Max. Two screws on climate control, 4 on stereo; Max has 4 holding both the climate and stereo. Looks like the Altima actually has MORE screws than the Max.
Does it matter? Should we go count screws in a BMW to see if it's really worth the extra money? In fact, I think cars should be priced on the number of screws in the dash.
I'm no Altima fan, I just think this is a dumb ruler to measure it's worth.
Back to the original question: yes that looks a heck of a lot like the Max shifter; in fact the Max shifter has that bump-stop for reverse, so it's even more complicated to fabricate. And yes, it's impossible to find a STS for it. And no I don't recommend cutting your stock shifter.
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08-27-2002, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by Kojiro_FtT
You obviously haven't pulled your interior apart. I'd say there is almost exactly the same number of screws holding the Max interior together.
As for the carpet cuts... I don't remember them looking that bad, but then again, who cares? You'd never see those cuts if you weren't ripping the interior apart.
You obviously haven't pulled your interior apart. I'd say there is almost exactly the same number of screws holding the Max interior together.
As for the carpet cuts... I don't remember them looking that bad, but then again, who cares? You'd never see those cuts if you weren't ripping the interior apart.
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08-27-2002, 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by Tanman
My observation is supported by a lot of other people's observations that the Altima interior is cheap and cobbled-together. From the guy's descriptions, it seems he agrees. Only one who doesn't is you.
My observation is supported by a lot of other people's observations that the Altima interior is cheap and cobbled-together. From the guy's descriptions, it seems he agrees. Only one who doesn't is you
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Is the Altima interior cheap (for other reasons)? Sure, but that's not what I was disagreeing with.
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08-27-2002, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by soundmike
Okay guys, going back on topic. As far as the shifter goes, what would be the adverse effects of cutting the stem?
Okay guys, going back on topic. As far as the shifter goes, what would be the adverse effects of cutting the stem?
I would think the "bump-stop" is gonna be the hard thing to work around. I haven't look at it that hard yet. There also are no ***** yet. With the 350z out now that should change by the end of the year though. It's more of the waiting game, I don't have a lot of cash now so I'm not to upset.
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