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There were a number of small modifications to the chassis and suspension with the 99.5/2000 model. These led to a few MINOR changes to the exhaust routing and hanger points. Although you could probably get this HKS system to fit eventually, it will probably require a few more hours of labour by a competant muffler shop (as was the case with the Stillen system I installed). Stillen stopped selling a catback for the 99.5/2000 because they didn't want to make the minor mods to get it to fit.
Ideally, see if this vendor allows you to return the item (you might have to pay S&H). Then you can test fit it and see if you like the results. Hope this helps.
Help is appreciated!
If I have to buy a Infinity, I will go for a black too. Infinity looks the best in this color. Does it hurt the car if I SCRUB it? So part of the clear coat will be scrubbed away. Is it possible to put something on the top of coat to protect it?
I assume that you mean you need to loosen the mirror where it attaches to the door? The shop manual shows there are bolts holding it on (one or three - I can't tell). You need to remove the plastic cover on the inside - it's held on by a plug and two pawls. The manual says you may have to remove the whole inside door panel first.
I hope this is what you are looking for. I can't go out to check my Path because my wife always gets it!
-Jon
The stuff seems expensive at first, but when you see how many uses you get from a bottle and then see the results, it's worth it. I'd recommend for your first application using the clay bar, then applying the prelok and finally 2 coats of Z5. It takes Zaino longer to dry before removing it, and you should wait 24 hours between coats, but i've done 2 coats on a cool dry day before without any hassle. I usually add another coat of Z5 every 3-4 weeks. A guy i know with a Black Ford SuperDuty got me onto this stuff. His truck's a '00 with absolutely no swirls or spiders whatsoever. He uses it off-road alot and tows his race car to the track every weekend, so it's been through some rough stuff. It still looks showroom new. I used it on my red CL-S and it really helped to mirror the finish and hide the swirls it had from the dealer.
Hope this helps.
S-66
1. Go to the car wash and wash the car with Dawn dishwashing detergent (this will remove any other waxes or polishes) then dry the car.
2. Drive home or somewhere nearby and find a place in the shade. (If you can't find any shade it's not the end of the world, but it may make the polish adhesion a little less effective, thereby requiring a second coat of Z1 and Z5 to completely cover the surface.)
3a. Use Z6 (gloss enhancer) to get some of the dust and debris off the truck that got picked up on the ride home. Make sure to wipe it dry.
...OR...
3b. Use Z6 with the Z18 clay bar to remove all impurities from the finish of the truck. (for a black Path, i'd recommend the clay bar)
4. Coat the truck with a thin coat of Z1 (pre-lok). By the time you finish coating the entire truck it should be ready to begin with the polish.
5. Put the Z5 (swirl remover) directly over the Z1 (pre-lok). Allow it to dry for 1.5 to 2 hours (you can check it by wiping your finger on a small spot on the hood. If it comes off the truck leaving no residue in that spot, then its ready to wipe off. If it streaks or looks smeared it needs more drying time).
*If it's a hot, humid day drying time will increase tremendously.
6. Wipe off the Z5 completely.
7. Zaino recommends going over the truck with Z6 (gloss enhancer) at the end to catch any missed polish and to add shine to the vehicle.
Now if you want to add a second coat of Z5 or a first coat of Z2, Zaino recommends waiting at least 24 hrs. Personally i've re-coated in as little as 6-12 hrs (on a cool, dry day) with no problems.
Now since your truck is black and you mentioned that you wash it at the local car wash (hopefully not with the foamy brush that's there), you probably have more swirls and scratches than normal. So don't expect one coat of Z5 to make them disappear. One coat will make it shiney and glossy, but it will take 5-6 coats to show marked improvement in swirls and scratches. Good thing is once you've gotten a handle on them they're easier to keep under control.
Hope this helps. If you need more info just repost or check the FAQs section of the Zaino website.
S-66
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1. How do I wash the car with Dawn? sponge? brush? I never wash a car like this before.
2. Are you supposed to drive your car between coats? It could be 24 hours. I think I would drive home and wait for a while to do the second coat. And use Z-6 to remove the dust between coats.
3. Should I polish the roof? It is impossible though.
4. What is the color of your Pathfinder? It should be easier for any other colors.
2.You can certainly drive your car between coats. I apologize if i made it sound like you had to get all these coats on before using your vehicle. Once you have the pre-lok and first coat of Z5 or Z2 on you can do whatever you'd normally do. If you don't drive too much between the initial coat and the second coat, just use the gloss enhancer to clean off any dust then add the second coat (you don't need to use the pre-lok again unless you think you may have missed some spots). If you have to drive alot between coats or if it rains during that time, just wash your car with normal car wash (not Dawn, that's only prior to first coat) or Zaino Car Wash and then apply the second coat of Z5 or Z2. *Basically the Zaino Gloss Enhancer is similar to MeGuiar's Quik Detailer. It can be used between washes to keep the truck clean and shiny and to remove light dust build-up without hurting the finish. I have both products and use them interchangably.
3. I'd polish the roof too. That way you reduce chance of damage to the finish by bird and tree droppings. It's kinda hard to reach unless you have the sidesteps or a ladder.
4. My Pathfinder LE is Aspen White Pearlglow. It's easy to keep shiny because it's pearlescent, and yes white doesn't show the flaws as easily as dark colors. But believe when it's even slightly dusty/dirty and then poished there's a huge difference. You unfortunately picked the hardest color to keep looking showroom new, but black is also one of the best looking colors when clean.
Remember it only takes a light coat of any Zaino product for the stuff to work and it should come off very easily too. The lighter the coats, the faster it dries and easier it comes off, which will allow you to put on more coats in a shorter period of time. I usaully add a fresh coat of Z5 or Z2 every other weekend (weather and my fiance permitting).
Hope this answers your questions. As i mentioned check out www.zainobros.com and their FAQs section for more detailed info and an order form or use the link above provided by Steve. I usually takes about 6-7 days to get your order once they receive your check or money order.
S-66
Here's some things i've noticed:
1. The doors locking when your outside the car with the key left in the ignition (not running). It happened once in the garage when i needed to get something out of the back. I got in and put the key in the ignition, then remembered my CDs were in the back so i left the keys in the ignition and shut the driver's door, opened/shut the trunk lid, and the driver door was now locked.
2. The light not turning solid red once you've set the alarm, with the sunroof open (is this normal operation when the roof is open?).
3. Unlocking the car using to clicks of the fob, opening the passenger door, closing the passenger door, walking to back and opening the glass, then walking to drivers door to find it locked. What's that about? Don't all doors unlock when you hit the fob twice and since you've opened doors shouldn't all the doors remain unlocked until the fob is clicked again?
I know the system has an auto re-lock/reset if after a certain time period elapses and no doors are opened, but mine seems to do this even if a door has been opened and then shut (excluding the driver's door).
Just thought i'd ask to see if i'm losing my mind or if it's the system. The owner's manual doesn't give much feedback on the quirks with the system.
Thanks,
S-66
Would you like to come out and wax my truck for me?
What a great site... I've spent the weekend reading through many of these posts, and am very appreciative of the many insights shared here.
I put down a deposit on a loaded LE yesterday -- just waiting for them to locate my color choice (black) with ENT. I should be able to take delivery within a few days. (Can't wait to unload my Grand Crap...er, Cherokee Larado -- thought I was going to have to pay *them* on the trade-in :-P)
Couple of questions for you all ... is the extra undercoating ($259) worth getting? Typically, I dismiss this kind of "extra" as pure profit for the dealer with little value, but living in the northeast (CT), I was wondering if this would be worthwhile in light of all the sand, salt, etc. What do you think?
Also, I tend to keep my cars awhile (currently have a '94 GCL); I didn't purchase the extended warranty then (big mistake in hindsight given its track record), but I'm not sure I need it with the PF. (Another $1200) Any thoughts?
Overall, I think I got a good deal, but of course, I've been second-guessing myself... it was too easy (which tells me they probably could have come down some more.) Fully loaded leather LE with everything but NAV and tow hitch for $32,000 - about $600 below what Edmunds shows as invoice. The only extra I got them to throw in was a VIP Service Package...
TIA for any opinions.
Suburban (to big), Tahoe (better size but always concerned with GM quality), Expedition (I could do that again but it's a little big, a little tall, and I hate that worse than bad gas milage), new Explorer (maybe, but I've not driven one yet.....perfect size, but a little afraid of first year Fords not to mention their run of bad luck with safety issues), Lexus (big one too $ and RX300 feels very, very small), Jeep GC (smallish and reliability is questionable), Toyota (don't think I'm going there again....Highlander may be nice on paper but that is one ugly vehicle and if it's as boring as my Sienna....no thanks...Sequoia, they're wrestling in the car lot over these things and it's probably another high dollar low value Toyota product). Nothing else is on my list but the Pathfinder.
Impressions.....GOOD POINTS...seems like you get lotsa stuff for your money(Bose, big engine, sunroof, leather, etc), and reliability is way up there according to Consumer Reports. NEUTRAL POINTS...a little generic looking although certainly not ugly, ride is subjective but I find it a little stiff, and I found it neither loud nor quiet. NEGATIVE POINTS ....it looks big enough on paper but feels smallish inside which would be OK but MPG numbers (16/19) are little better than a Tahoe/Suburban (14/18). Why not have a great big SUV?
I buy SUV's because I have to have the space for my work. I can't get passed the Pathfinder feeling small whatever the specs say which is the worst of both worlds....poor milage and no space. Otherwise I'd buy it PDQ. Any thoughts?
Skip the undercoating. The vehicle doesn't need it and the undercoating can actually hold water up against the frame later on when it gets hard and starts to crack. I'd also skip the $1200 extended warranty. That's a lot and the Path has a good factory warranty. But you didn't say how long it would be for after the factory one ends.
The ENT system is nice, but if you can live without it you can get the same LE in Toronto for about $6000 less! And you're not far away at all. I'm sure if you had time to read all these posts you've seen me promoting going to Canada to get a great deal. I did a little summary at post #2610 (but prices are a lot lower now because of rebates and better exchange rate), and there are lots of comments since then. I'm happy to show anyone how to do this. I know over 50 people who've done it since I did.
-Jon
If you live in the tri-state area (MD, DC, VA) i'd be happy to help you wax your truck. I can handle a short road trip, but since mine's a lease i'd like to keep the miles in check (hope you understand). Or if you'd like to road trip this way, i'd let you use my garage for the day.
Tailwind, thanks for the info on the lift-glass question. I'm not certain why it locks the doors though? I guess Nissan figures if you're getting into the back you've reached your destination and are leaving the truck for a while, so it locks it up.
Thanks again,
S-66
I'm way over here on the other coast so I decided I had to wax it myself. Until I get around to buying the Zaino products, I will just use the Maguires stuff I have.(I hope you aren't rolling your eyes) I put a coat of the carnuba wax on the hood this weekend and it looks nice, but I would love to get that bright, shiny look you Zaino users talk about. I've got a Sahara Tan LE, and have put 8,000 miles on it in three and a half months. I love the truck!
dardson1: I have about 4 friends with new Yukons, and 2 with Tahoes. There must be some sort of deal going on out there. The Pathfinder fits me perfectly, but it could be a bit small for some folks. I also get better than advertised gas milage since I drive like a little old lady. :-P
Good luck
If you can handle driving the Path another 2+ years you can also negotiate the buyout price when the lease ends. Most manufacturers don't want cars with lots of miles back at lease end, so they will take a reasonable offer to buyout the lease. You may be able to save several hundred or even thousands if you're good at negotiating.
Just some thoughts,
S-66
Below the radio, there is the AWD Selector, the bun warmer switches and then a switch labelled Aux On/Off - what is this?
Thank you ...
If you can get past the smaller interior, I would definately go the Nissan route. As much as I want to believe the "US autos are as well made" I still see a difference in fit and finish. Our '01 5-spd is markedly quieter and more solid than a co-workers '00 Grand Cherokee.
The 5-speed was the other BIG selling point for me. Plain and simple-I love to row thru gears! A 5-spd in traffic really isn't as bad as many make it to be, and I'd rather have the control that the manual tranny provides.
On a side note, I'm getting new rubber put on tomorrow. After 32,000 miles, the OEM Bridgestone Duelers are almost done.(not impressed at all!) I could probably get another 3,000 out of them, but we're headed to Utah in a week and a half, and I want new rubber for the back-country (Canyonlands).
I will try and post pics tomorrow eve. of the new tires.
Thanks for answering my questions.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll skip the undercoating... The extended warranty (for $1200) is for 7 yrs/100,000 miles. It's hard to think that far out, and to know whether I'll still have this vehicle then... but I've had the GJC for 7.5 already (where did the time go?)
As much as I'd love to go the Canada route, I don't have the luxury of time to pursue that, even with the attractive savings potential. The GJC is living on borrowed time as it is. I've got about two weeks left on the front brakes (just replaced them last June... replaced the rear about a month ago -- the brakes have been my biggest complaint about the Jeep -- replacing them is an annual affair :-P) There's some major leakage going on (and no one can seem to identify the culprit), there's a crack in crank case, and other problems too numerous to mention. The sooner I get rid of it, the safer I'll be. (Estimate to get it up to par was about $4000 -- definitely not worth it.) But thanks for the suggestion. Maybe next time :-) (We'll be getting a 2nd vehicle next year, that may be the route to go for that one!)
You might find these numbers useful in your negotiations:
My best friend's wife bought a 2001 2WD LE very similar to the one you are considering in 02/01. She lives in the Baton Rouge Louisiana area and paid exactly $27,600 before TTL. Her LE has leather, sunroof, tow hitch, micro and mats. It lacks navigation and entertainment. If memory serves me, the MSRP was just over $32K and she got 14% off of this MSRP.
I bought an SE in 07/01 and was only able to get about 13% off of MSRP despite persistent negotiations. My SE is not nearly as nice on the inside as her LE. The dealer tempted me with a 10 year, 100K mile extended warranty for about $650, but I declined.
Hope you can use this.
Do we dare to hope that you can actually leave the aux power sources on when the car is off?! That's one of the biggest complaints I have on my 2000 PF - I don't drive every day and the cell phone is almost always dead when I go somewhere. Although I'll not buy another PF (unless there's a bigger one in the works), this would be a much needed feature!
Any help is appreciated!
I can relate to the lack of time thing. Anyone want to help me get all my summer projects done before the snow flies (there was frost on the ground this morning)? You will love the Path as compared to the JGC. And your cardboard expenses (for catching the leaks) will vanish :-)
But that does bring up a question that I get asked a lot: How long does it take to buy a car from Canada? Really only a couple days. I know one person who called the dealer on Wed and picked up the Path on Friday. A lot of people tell me they've flown or driven up on Fri afternoon/evening and then drive home on Saturday. Once you make a deal, the paperwork and money conversion shouldn't take that much time.
-Jon
Only one complaint - this SUV corners hard enough to cause gear inside to slide around a lot! Finally had to stop and strap everything down with several of those bungee "nets" - it was driving me crazy ;-)
1) Get in car and close all doors.
2) Insert and remove key from ignition more than 6 times within 10 seconds (hazard lights will flash twice).
3) Insert key again and turn to ACC position
4) Push any button on new remote once (hazard lights will flash twice). At this time the oldest code is erased and the new code is entered.
5) To program additional remotes (maximum of four), lock the driver's side door (unlock first if it's locked) with the LH door switch, and then go to step 4.,
6) Open driver's side door.
-Jon
these are the same instructions I followed, but with no luck. Perhaps the receiver control module on the vehicle is broken (?) - I guess I'll have to break down and visit the dealer.
Aaron
Curiuos, how much are the Philips allweather bulbs?
Sorry about this, but the Aux On/Off switch only switches the stereo to receive output from the VCR (or DVD) that is part of the optional video entertainment system. When the Aux switch is on the stereo plays the sound from the entertainment system. When the switch is off the stereo operates normally. Strange that the switch function wasn't built into the head unit. Had to read the entertainment system manual to figure it out. The switch was also on the 2001 LE with the entertainment system option.
I got the new tires put on this a.m.
I tried to fit 267/75-16's but they were a little too close to the struts for comfort.
I ended up getting 265/70-16's, and they fit very nicely. They don't rub at all on-road, but we'll find out if they bump a bit next week.
Initial estimates are that it's about 3/4 inches taller than last night. There is deffinatly more tire. I'll know for sure tonight. I will also find out on my run home what the speedo accuracy is at now. It was reading 2.2 mph slow.
here are some pics.
http://photos.yahoo.com/bgritz