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Nissan Pathfinder Owners: Accessories & Modifications
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Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll give it a try if I can find someone that handles it locally. I'm a little paranoid about the fit and all the local folks seem to take returns on them with no hassle at all.
Pat
Can anybody help explain the physics behind this, and how they work?
As for bugs, again they keep alot of the mess off the front of your hood. They also *slightly* divert the airflow up and over the windshield which deflects many of the bugs over the top of the vehicle. Unfortunately, in the name of decreasing drag and therefore reducing noise, vibration, and fuel consumption, many bug deflectors now have a very low profile and no "kick" on the back. This means that they continue to do a good job of protecting the hood, but they are more and more ineffective at keeping the windshield clear/protected. Anyone else?
kj
Thanks.
I seen the same on mine buy it seams the temp was on the rise from below
freezing. Could be a way to keep the driver aware there could be icy spots?
For what it's worth...Steve
If so, can you tell me what the cost was and how long did it take?
Thanks.
I have tried to enquire with some of the major Nissan parts retailers listed on this board, but all the one's contacted do not ship beyond the USA.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Reasonable prices and quick (and cheap) delivery to Calgary.
Thanks for your help.
Do you want me to post the results of these enquiries for us Canadian folk?
Woody
I looked at several, including the popular Husky. In choosing between the lip around the edge of the Husky vs the rear seat back protection of the Black Armor, I chose the latter. The BA also has cut-outs for the cargo net and stuff slides very easily over it (I found this to be a bigger plus than I had thought). You're supposed to drill holes to attach velcro pads to the floor/seat backs but I found that you only need them on the seat backs...it fits very well into the cargo area and doesn't move. It cost $60. Shipping was free for orders over $125 (then, don't know about now) and my entire order arrived together in about 5 days with normal ground shipping. Overall, I was pleased with the stuff and the service.
Tom
Once the Yakima bars are installed, I can mount my Yakima bike carrier, TLC kayak saddles etc.
Woody
I got the same Black Armor cargo liner from JC Whitney, and I love it!
My instructions didn't say to drill holes in the floor for the big piece, but I do have two extra velcro pieces. My floor thing shifts around just a little bit. Where did they say to place the velcro for the floor? How many pieces? I'm thinking of doing it.
Also, in your picture, I can't see the Black Armor logo. Is that an artifact of the picture, or did you put the thing in upside down?
--Howie
Since it came with 8 little pieces, I assumed that the two other pieces were for for the large section.(I didn't pay too much attention to the instructions...). It doesn't move much so I think it's ok the way it is...so maybe the other 2 pieces are just extras. (?)
The logo is there...it just doesn't show up in the picture.
Is there a good entertainment system that includes a DVD player with at least a 10" screen? I only know of the portable panasonic and sony DVD players that run $600+ but do not come with any mounts for a car application.
Thanks,
Dano
What are your thoughts? What % tint did you use. Thanks for any pros/cons.
http://www.pcisys.net/~bpc/auto_law/tint/
That being said, here in Utah I was able to put on fairly light (I can't remember the percentage) tint and it looks good. However, in neighboring Nevada, at least in Las Vegas, there appears to be no restriction or no enforcement and I've seen PF's with very dark tinting that looks very good.
Good luck!
Dano
I'm in the military, so hopefully window tint of any % should be fine. Meaning- I should be able to get away with it (If it is illegal) because I'm an Illinois resident (and my PF is registered there also) who now lives in Biloxi, MS.
I didn't think about having it done at the Nissan dealership...I'll give them a call tomorrow. I was going to have someone who specialized in window tinting do it next Friday for $49.95 + tax.
How much did you pay at your Nissan dealership (plwilliams)?
Thanks again for your inputs!
Just curious and I don't really know anything about this subject but...is dark tinting of the front illegal because it reduces visibility (as I'm assuming) and if so, wouldn't this be a safety concern even it is legal?
Tom
These screens will stop fairly large rocks, and should keep most bugs out of the rad. (breaks up the large ones). As a bonus, because the screens slant back they may also reduce my radar signature (reflecting radar up), at least that's what I tell myself. Most radar from the front is actually reflected back by the headlamps.
I know that if I was a Police Officer I probably would want to see who I'm pulling over or who's in the vehicle when I come walking up alongside the vehicle.
I think this is what effects whether tint is considered leagl/illegal tint on the rear window and drivers/passenger sides of vehicles.
Your point about visibility being reduced is probably also correct, but I'm not 100% sure what the main driving factor behind the laws though.
I find that the tint actually helps my visibilty, as I can't stand to wear sunglasses while I'm driving (for some reason), so I really like it when the vehicle I'm driving has tint all th eway round. Definitely not 100%, but I don't see anything wrong with 30% or so.
I'll probably go ahead and do it (get the tint done) next Friday (I'm off, yippeaaa!) and just take my chances. I think it will look great on my Silver LE. If I get caught in a state that doesn't allow it I'll scrape it off or pay the fine if need be. I just think the pros outweigh the cons in my situation.
Mainly, I don't want the leather seats/dash to fade (or at least prolong the process a bit), that's probably my biggest concern. Second is looks, and I can't wait to see how it looks after it's done.
I should be purchasing a new Digital camera in May, so I'll be sure to post some pictures then if anyone is interested.
Have a good weekend!
Mike
Tom
The auto headlamp system in the PF does more than just turn the lights off or on with the ignition. It turns the headlamps on or off when the outside light conditions warrant it. There is a light detector on the dash to help it do this (actually there are 2 detectors in an LE, one for the auto headlamp system and one for the auto climate control system). This auto headlamp function is independant of the daytime running lights found on Cdn models.
Other than using highbeams from time to time. I haven't touched my headlamp switch in a long time.
The moon roof is a nice compliment allowing extra light in when desired.
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Chuck-ATL