I have noticed that Nissan changes Sentra chassis every 4-5 years. So the b15 has been run 5 years....so next year a B16? I would really like to see a new chassis because IMO the B15 is getting out dated. First thing they need to do is bring back the independent rear suspension in the back. I dont know very much about suspension, but wouldnt IRS provide better handling? Also they really need to get rid of the QG18 and get something stealthier, more upgradeable. I also hate the clutch in my 05...it engages towards the top instead of the bottom if you get what im saying.
If there were to be a new B16 next year, I would like to see the Special Edition with a SR20 (we can all dream right?). As for the SE-R...I heard that most people had hard times getting them over 250hp am I correct? As for that, Nissan should bring out a more upgradeable motor for this one too.
I have noticed that Nissan changes Sentra chassis every 4-5 years. So the b15 has been run 5 years....so next year a B16? I would really like to see a new chassis because IMO the B15 is getting out dated. First thing they need to do is bring back the independent rear suspension in the back. I dont know very much about suspension, but wouldnt IRS provide better handling? Also they really need to get rid of the QG18 and get something stealthier, more upgradeable. I also hate the clutch in my 05...it engages towards the top instead of the bottom if you get what im saying.
If there were to be a new B16 next year, I would like to see the Special Edition with a SR20 (we can all dream right?). As for the SE-R...I heard that most people had hard times getting them over 250hp am I correct? As for that, Nissan should bring out a more upgradeable motor for this one too.
What is everybody's opinion on a new B16?
Nissans trying to stay affordable.. but not cheap. hence the current vehicle line up. The Spec V as everyone talks about... is an Auto X stock from the factory.. ad some bolt ons and there you off to the track. for under 20 g's. Man where are you going to see a stock civic doing auto Xing?? The base sentras... well they are econoboxes.. not performance hounds... want solid performance... get a spec v. The base sentras can be beefed up in terms of a turbo... or suspension upgrades. Since most of the SE-R spec v's performance suspension parts fit the 1.8 sentras.... you can make yourself a car that handles pretty damn well! add header, intake, exhaust, crankshaft pulley and bam you have a solid QG18. Just dont buy an automatic....get it in a 5 speed
as far as a b16? if they are going to introduce a b16.. they make that mofo handle good! as you said.. indepedent suspension for the rear... just make it damn sexy!
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the sr20 is dead, not coming back, the Qr25 replaced it as the big 4 banger... car radio is reporting nissan is pushing back the b16 to 2008 now, originalls it was supposed to be all new in 05...the sentra is not nissan's volume car(altima) and they are keeping similar volumes to previous years, so another facelift is probably on the way... expect the 08 to be offered in at least 2 body styles, although a coupe is not likely... a hatch and sedan are tyhe safe bet... i see the QG being bumped up to 2.0 to give it a bit more powwer to compete, prolly 150 base... the QR get a bump to 200 in the top trim level sentra(may still be called SE-R &/or spec V) it will be based on the renault menage(sp?) platform, that much is assured... stock turbo will NOT ber offered, though i see Nismo parts being abundant, the B15 was not desighned with Nismo in mand as thew Z was, nismo's resurgance happened after the b15, this onew will be designed with an in house tuner in mind...
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I forsee in actuality any SE-R/V model comming at least a year after the new body Sentra although sales will probably be the determining factor. Considering the markdowns on current Spec Vs and a tough market, the car does not currently seem to be selling well.
I didnt mean like...the car should come with shit loads of power base. The QG needs to be more upgradeable (Nismo parts). I cant find many upgrades for a QG these days. But since the GA16DE's have some many upgrades available, why not the QG? I just dont understand that. But it must be the presence of the Spec-V that causes manufactorers to not make high performance parts for the QG. I just dont get that at all. Right now, I can see the SE-R catching up with the EVO and WRX. If nissan made an econ car that pushed out as much as the WRX, then people might actually buy it...we never know. If I had the money I sure as hell would.
I really dont see why Nissan is holding back the B16 until 2008. What happened to the tradition of upgrading the chassis every 4-5 years? If they really want to get interest to their cars, they should drop the 350Z and bring in the Skyline.
My understanding of the whole deal is that the Sentra will be replaced by the Renault Megane. Or a car based on the Megane anyways.
Either way IMO.. the sentra needs a better chasis... a revised one whatever lol...
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REPLACE THE SENTRA?! The better not. They have been runnin the Sentra for 23 years!
That's true, but not on the B15 chassis! That's the point that's being made, that it's time for a new chassis. But since you mentionned it, I love my car but could car less if they changed the name. Especially if it were a better one.
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