Greetings!

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Matthew.Bourguignon

Discussion Starter · Jul 29, 2013

Hello, forum members!

My name is Matt and I hail from Daytona Beach, Florida. I'm a new Versa owner as of two months ago. "The CARDIS," as I have named her (because she's blue and the V definitely feels bigger on the inside) is six years old and has just over 67,000mi on the clock. She's an S trim level with 6 speed manual tranny, plus power accessories, soft-touch materials and an aftermarket cruise control (very necessary when driving more than 500mi/wk.)

I've been doing some lurking as I learn more about my new car. I decided that it was time to register and make an introduction! I'm intending this to be a short post so I won't say much more. Happy to answer questions if asked! Attached is a pic of the V on the ramps this morning for her first oil change (whilst in my posession, anyway.)

-Matt

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AusTiida

· #2 · Jul 29, 2013

Welcome bro, I have always called mine the "Tardis" of Dr.Who fame because of what I can fit in it. I have a photo somewhere of me PLUS two mates PLUS all our computers and LAN gear when we arrived at a game weekend, and there is no way you'd think we safely fit it all in! lol

They are great cars with great potential

JoshG

· #3 · Jul 29, 2013

Welcome to the forums. Glad to see more Florida members. Good color choice, and manual. Any plans for it?

iluvmyVersa08

· #4 · Jul 29, 2013

Welcome to the forums.

Any questions just ask ... Some of us have been around for a long time. :driving:

Matthew.Bourguignon

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 29, 2013 (Edited)

No real BIG plans, really...

JoshG said:
Welcome to the forums. Glad to see more Florida members. Good color choice, and manual. Any plans for it?

JoshG,

I have limited plans for it. The stock stereo has no aux jack or other connection for my iPhone. So the stereo is going to be replaced with a Bluetooth and iPhone capable, single-DIN unit.

The placement of the stock accessory outlet is pretty lousy as well, so I'm planning to install some additional in-cabin power. I'm looking into the possibility of installing some 5V USB charging ports directly into the lower instrument finisher (right below the HVAC controls) as well as a single 12V acc power socket in the rear of the passenger compartment and possibly one in the hatchback area. (Then I could install a power inverter and be able to charge customers' laptop computers from inside the car.)

One more functional plan; the interior lighting is... lacking. My V did not come with the map light unit. I'm wondering if I can purchase the factory map light assembly and install into my V (if anyone knows if that can be done.) I assume that the connector is installed and is just hanging out above the headliner but I haven't looked. Additionally, I'd like to install a couple of low-intensity orange LEDs into the lower instrument finisher to provide light in the cupholder area at night, without interfering with my ability to see.

- If I actually DO any of these things, I'll be sure to document them! -

Last planned update: find and install a set of factory alloy wheels. I don't appreciate the aesthetics of the stock hubcaps but I'm not into aftermarket wheel designs either.

As far as power and performance, I wouldn't do anything to the car to lower the fuel economy or increase the noise. The stock 122hp is more than plentiful for driving to and from customer's locations here in flat-and-straight Florida. Maybe if someone made a final drive kit, then I would consider installing that. The stock gearing seems a little short for economical driving on flatland highways.

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JoshG

· #6 · Jul 29, 2013

Sounds good. I have similar plans. The 16in. SL alloys would be nice if you could find those.

Matthew.Bourguignon

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 29, 2013

They make 'em in 16 inch?

SpeedTuner

· #8 · Jul 30, 2013

Welcome bro!

JoshG

· #9 · Jul 30, 2013 (Edited)

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Matthew.Bourguignon said:
They make 'em in 16 inch?

Yessir.

15in. SLs...

16in. SLs...

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Matthew.Bourguignon

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 30, 2013

Oh my... that blue hatchback is a beauty.

JoshG

· #11 · Jul 30, 2013

I agree. It's lowered and has different wheels now, just wanted to show you the 16s. :thumbsup:

Matthew.Bourguignon

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jul 31, 2013

I like the ride height as pictured. Is that one of yours? Also, did Nissan use those same wheels on anything other than the Versa SL? (Sentra? Altima?)

JoshG

· #13 · Jul 31, 2013

The silver sedan is mine. It's also lowered. And no, the 04-06 Sentra SE-R(non-spec V) has similar wheels though. You might be thinking of those.

RedAlertV

· #14 · Jul 31, 2013

Actually I believe the 04-06 SE-R and Spec-V use the same exact wheels, only difference between the two is the badge and 15-20 extra hp on the Spec-V. So they not really similar to those of the versa's SLs.

JVersa

· #15 · Jul 31, 2013

Welcome to the forums. When I first got on the site there were only a few Florida members, now there's a good handful of ppl.

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