I just bought an 05' (Code Red) - or red. I am a really big fan of it so far. If you can find one used its much cheaper. Does anyone know if its really worth it to put in a custom air intake? I also live in PA, so I am worried about the winter and the tires. Should I get a pair of winter wheels? I do have a warrenty for the wheels and tires - full replacement.
Gawd, any type of snow - get winter tires!! The S-03's are useless in the snow - you'll end up trashing your rims & suspension against a curb or worse. Get some Blizzaks or something from Tirerack.com and some 17" wheels, they have some good deals. I got the Blizzaks and 17" alloys from them for cheaper than the same tire on steel wheels locally! they work great. Get all 4, not just the fronts.
Brand new member here, bought a '06 silver SE-R in June, still loving it. A coworker has the red one and it looks nice. Anyone know if installing the NISMO CAI will void the factory warranty? I want to mildly mod it. Thanks.
The warranty thing will really depend on the dealership you thake it to. Some are leaneant on simple things others like mine won't touch it if you modded it. I have the nimo intake, i got it anyway and it's awesome gives a really deep sound above 5k rpm.
New member to the team here. I've got an '06 Smoke SE-R, Blk/Gry Interior, 6-speed. So far I've only tinted it & installed a Nismo CAI. It's a beast @ 4500rpm. Looking at the Nismo Suspension & Stillen STB, but I heard you gotta do some mods so the bar don't hit the eng. I could use some opinions. I love this car, I find reason to drive everywhere. anybody has some feedback on fitting 245/40/18 series tires on the stock 18x8 rims
I installed the Stillen STB, the mods are really minor. You just have to re-route one of the windshield washer lines and adjust one of the air cond. lines. I found it did rub against the underside of the hood a tiny bit. Looks real sharp, I'll see how it affects the handling on the track soon.
Got an '06 Smoke SE-R (5AT) over the weekend. Not new to the board, though... last car was an '02 SpecV.
Engine mods that I'm getting for sure: intake, suspension.
Exterior mods: tinting, 3M Paint Protection Film (bumper, hood, headlights).
Possible mods: exhaust (I like the sound of the stock one), crank pulley (stock diameter), upgraded radio, LSD/HLSD (if available for automatic).
Wow... been a long time since I posted here, but here I am with my black 05' SE-R 6-spd and a year later I have been playing a bit with some mods. Already have had a Nismo CAI, and struts & suspension kits. Then I couldnt make up my mind on headers or not... went thru some s*%t on the idea too, especially living in So. CA. So in waiting for a few months and saving money... decided to go with Nismo cams and a Mossy cat-back system. Waited for 2 weeks and then installed a JWT flywheel, and a nismo fuel pressure reg. The idle was a lil rough for some strange reason, so after a trip to service to give it the thumbs up, everything ended up being ok. Every once in a great while I get to a complete stop and for a sec or two the car feels like it wants to stall, but it never lasts. I am currently looking into some serious clutch upgrades, so that later... if someone will get off there ass a make one... a forced induction unit would be sweet. As of right now, the car is pretty damn quick for what its worth. Also, I have read some posts that a few people have the technosquare software installed, but I cant find any info for the SE-R yet... whats that about?! Man, that would be next if it were avaliable. Neways, Im having fun with stock G35's and 350Z's... even hung in for a lil it with a stock Mustang GT. I think that this car was seriously underrated by Nissan as far as potential goes, so I cant wait for more projects. Ohh... I have an appt. for a dyno in 3 weeks, so I will post after its done and let everyone know where Im at. Take care and stay safe...
Damn I forgot one more thing... I was looking into an AP Racing Big Brake kit, but was told that it wouldnt fit... Anyone have any imput to this good or not...? I appreciate it.
ya know... honestly I was warned that there was going to be little to no difference. But, my ass wants to feel special and did it neways. I gotta say that the ride is a bit stiffer, but doesnt beat you up. Where the biggest difference is in the body roll... or lack there of now with the struts. That is where the difference was apparent. Also, even tho the ride height was lowered a bit... there is a bit of a gap still. So, if you REALLY dont like that like some of the guys here, then you might want to consider other makes like Tien, or Eibach. Other then that, the setup is sweet, qand after driving the car like this since April of 05, I have really learned its limits and have gotten used to the stiffness. Definately not as stiff as the same Nismo setup in a 350Z. Have driven one with the Nismo struts and suspension and it was hella tight. Maybe thats the fun of having a sedan...
Just found this forum and am happy to find other guys with SE-R's. I live in the Toronto, Ontario area and rarely ever see other SE-R's.
I have a CodeRed 2005 Altima SE-R and love it more than anything. So far I made the following changes to it:
1. Added a Nismo CAI (can't beat the sound at 6k)
2. Added Nismo license plate holders and oil cap
3. Ripped out the BOSE audio system (sorry but it just wasn't cutting it) replaced with JL ZR speakers, amp and subs. Sounds amazing - and thanks to the huge trunk the 2 12" subs leave enough space for everyday use.
4. Nice dark tint
I'm considering getting one of those replacment grills that have the SE-R logo instead of the Nissan badge - see a few with it on cardomain.com
I purchased my SE-R December 31st in Lafayette, IN.
I bought the 6-speed manual Smoke w/ Charcoal and grey interior.
I will be posting pics as soon as I get back to the states as I was forced to leave my SE-R in the states to come back to the desert for work.
I miss her greatly
Just for a laugh I'll tell you about my wife getting pulled over in Tennesse the day after I bought the car. Needless to say, she is no longer of fan of my new baby.
So I never did post any pictures after this post and I just felt the need....
I picked up a 2005 Altima SE-R yesterday with 53k miles. It is smoke color, two tone black on grey leather, 5 sp auto, 8 speaker bose, basically completely stock with 18inch SE-R gunmetal rims. The rims are being refinished as I speak to repair some curb rash. I paid $13,700 from my father-in-laws dealership. I couldn't pass up on that deal. You don't see any SE-R's in Kentucky. I think I've seen maybe two. I am extremely pleased with the purchase.
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