stupid shift knob and some other small mods..
05-03-2005, 05:35 PM
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stupid shift **** and some other small mods..
First the stupid shift ****. Nice quality, Nissan.....after less than 6 months, my AE **** has 2 problems, which you can see below - the grid pattern is rubbing off, and the silver coating is peeling off, revealing white plastic beneath.
So...said f-k it and stripped ALL of the silver coating off, primed, masked, and painted it a shade that matches the ***** on my audio and climate controls. Used 3 coats of medium gray metallic paint and 4 coats of acrylic enamel clearcoat, so it's as hard as a rock and won't scratch easily.
then...discovered that it was a slightly different gray than the shifter surround. Dammit. So, of course, had to paint the shifter surround to match.
second mod - I've always hated the gray door switch console trim, especially in a tan interior. Bye bye. now it's a flat black that complements the interior a little better...actually did these a few weeks back, and so far, no problem with scratches,etc.....
third mod - got Jason (soonerfan's) old AE engine cover (he can't use it, obviously)...but you know me...silver ain't gonna do it. So, gloss black it is. Turned out nice I think. I am also re-doing the plexi valence near it this week to "fit" better with the engine cover...looks a little "off" right now. cleaned the engine while I was at it....
fourth - changed the resistors in the climate control LEDs to get a little better color red (was using too small resistors initially)
So...said f-k it and stripped ALL of the silver coating off, primed, masked, and painted it a shade that matches the ***** on my audio and climate controls. Used 3 coats of medium gray metallic paint and 4 coats of acrylic enamel clearcoat, so it's as hard as a rock and won't scratch easily.
then...discovered that it was a slightly different gray than the shifter surround. Dammit. So, of course, had to paint the shifter surround to match.
second mod - I've always hated the gray door switch console trim, especially in a tan interior. Bye bye. now it's a flat black that complements the interior a little better...actually did these a few weeks back, and so far, no problem with scratches,etc.....
third mod - got Jason (soonerfan's) old AE engine cover (he can't use it, obviously)...but you know me...silver ain't gonna do it. So, gloss black it is. Turned out nice I think. I am also re-doing the plexi valence near it this week to "fit" better with the engine cover...looks a little "off" right now. cleaned the engine while I was at it....
fourth - changed the resistors in the climate control LEDs to get a little better color red (was using too small resistors initially)
05-03-2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by humble_max
damn that shifter is kinda ghetto...
but you gotta do what you gotta do.
can you just get the 6 speed one and scratch out the #6?
the engine cover is looking nice though..
but you gotta do what you gotta do.
can you just get the 6 speed one and scratch out the #6?
the engine cover is looking nice though..
I don't think the 6sp shift **** will fit ours, and anyhow it's not worth the $$ to me, since my hand is on the shifter when I drive and I'm not looking at it....
05-03-2005, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
im not talking **** josh i promise
It's ok if you talk ****......you still can't drive worth a damn 
did we really need another pic of your shifter, considering:
it's already in your signature
05-03-2005, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by humble_max
yeah the 6speed one does look so much better..
but you still the the home depot mod king irish
but you still the the home depot mod king irish
and why you using all my black paint josh??
05-03-2005, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
expect your tires to be slashed tonight..I know where you live.
did we really need another pic of your shifter, considering:
it's already in your signature
did we really need another pic of your shifter, considering:
it's already in your signature
05-03-2005, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
he is starting to be the "paint king" since he paints everything
and why you using all my black paint josh??
and why you using all my black paint josh??
when are you re-installing the t-shirt mod again
05-03-2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
he is starting to be the "paint king" since he paints everything
irish did you atleast get the paint from home depot? i want to stay outta this, but i think i started it...
you guys are nuts...
05-03-2005, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by humble_max
irish did you atleast get the paint from home depot? i want to stay outta this, but i think i started it...
you guys are nuts...
05-03-2005, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
im not talking **** josh i promise
thats why i like the 6-speed **** since the gear pattern isnt just painted on
thats why i like the 6-speed **** since the gear pattern isnt just painted on
05-04-2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by takkar
hey irish..wasnt there a tsb for peeling on 2000-2001's? I got mine done since some plastic stuff was peeling off...
05-04-2005, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by takkar
well i got it done under warranty as my shifter **** was peeling...the dealer initially said that they wouldnt do it and i have to pay for it..i found the tsb and showed it to them
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hey Irish Can you pay you do to mine LEDs ?
07-06-2005, 04:22 PM
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Sorta off-topic, but since irish44j repainted the engine cover, I have a question. Did you sand and primer the cover before painting? How many coats did you use? I'm thinking of using a can of Graphite wheel enamel I have laying around which I have used to AE my headlights and black-out my corner lights. Do you think this will withstand the heat inside the engine compartment? Sorry for asking too many questions.
07-06-2005, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DR-Max
Sorta off-topic, but since irish44j repainted the engine cover, I have a question. Did you sand and primer the cover before painting? How many coats did you use? I'm thinking of using a can of Graphite wheel enamel I have laying around which I have used to AE my headlights and black-out my corner lights. Do you think this will withstand the heat inside the engine compartment? Sorry for asking too many questions.
As to heat, if it's an acrylic enamel, it should hold up to the heat just fine.
07-07-2005, 05:40 AM
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For some reason the shift **** on my AE doesn't look like the **** they sell at courtesy nissan or other sites. It's basically the same but instead of silver on top, its black. But still, the numbers already rubbed off and the black is starting to come off too. I've looking at other ***** and really want something that looks like the 6spd one. I cant stand all the nismo ones...
07-07-2005, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by traderfjp
My shift **** started to wear down too. I picked one up at JC Whitney. What do you guys think. Nice paint job by the way.
07-07-2005, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DaBoxSE
The 6 speed shifter is great when it's new, but all the silver finish is rubbing off on mine as well...but at least its black underneath. I need a new shifter now...I can't stand the way it looks.
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