Gtr Nismo #283

[EtienneGignac]

Hi guys !

I just bought that sweet Gtr from Bern.



As you can see, someone was looking for a new stereo for his car and didn't bother unscrewing the center console before pulling everything out (including the climate control and boost controller !).





For me, this is a long term project car. I don't know how far I'm going to take it, we'll see.

So I guess the first thing will be to install a new deck and fix the center console. It's going to be somewhat hard since there is nothing left in the center console for the deck to bolt on... oh well we'll see.

More to come...stay tuned.

[RyanGTS-T]

Same thing happend to my car with the center console. I fixed it myself. http://forums.gtrcanada.com/showthread.php?t=31289


That center piece has been repainted? They never matched the paint to the shift boot ring or ash tray door

[EtienneGignac]

Same thing happend to my car with the center console. I fixed it myself. http://forums.gtrcanada.com/showthread.php?t=31289


That center piece has been repainted? They never matched the paint to the shift boot ring or ash tray door

Yeah, I think it's not the original because that's actually the second time this car was broken into.

So you're saying that it should be black ?

[RyanGTS-T]

Yeah, I think it's not the original because that's actually the second time this car was broken into.

So you're saying that it should be black ?

I'm not too sure. They went from being smooth and black to being textured and color coded to match the dashboard. Mabey someone changed the ashtray and shifter boot thingy and weren't concened about the color.

[Bern]

that's not the original as I bought a new one the first time it got broken into

[EtienneGignac]

So how was it originally ? Boot, ashtray and bezel were black ? or gray ? Just curious...

[nismo-152]

Only nismo edition has the textured grey console. Ashtray should match also. I can vac mold you a new centre piece with a real nice grade carbon fiber if thats your style. Send pm if your interested

[RyanGTS-T]

Wow I just noticed the rear window wiper delete. There is no controls for it. Thats so weird. And there is no tune button for the radio next to the hazzard button either, its just blank.

[Gregzilla]

i actually swapped in the peice to get rid of the radio tune button on my car. cost me $50 but it looks way cleaner.

[EtienneGignac]

What does that tune button do ?

As for the carbon fiber console, no thanks, that's not really what I'm going for. I'll try to find another used one.

[EtienneGignac]

Nevermind I found a pic from another member. I can't say I really miss that feature...

[kelaog]

once you change the sterio it stops working anyways :P

[Bern]

I believe my old bezel was still a textured one

[EtienneGignac]

Ok, I'm fairly busy at work so it took a while but I finally finished the center console here's a pic (sorry for the glare):



I ended up using a stereo install kit from canadian tire. After a little customization, it works just fine.

Notice on the picture there's a small gap to the left of the gauges. It has been fied since that picture has been taken.

And yes I know the climate control is supposed to be above the deck but I like it better that way. I feel the shifter gets in the way when I'm playing with the deck's controls.

Next step : My Hicas light is on....I'll try to figure something out, especially since the hicas has been completely removed.

Stay tuned !

Etienne

[nanugtr]

Remove the HICAS light LED.... my hicas is removed also and my light is always on but it doesn't bother me...