Aftermarket interiors for Altima?

Jan 10th, 2003, 04:33 PM

I would like to buy a 2002 or 2003 Altima but I'd like a better interior than the standards. I agree with many of the reviews that say the interiors use too much plastic and look cheap.

Can anyone refer me to aftermarket interiors? Has anyone installed any? I'd appreciate your advice.

Thanks!

PhilGood · Jan 10th, 2003, 06:31 PM

Check out http://www.leatherseats.com/ there is currently a group buy at Altima.net. There are also some dash kits on the market, check out ebay or http://www.exoticwooddash.com/

Jan 10th, 2003, 08:34 PM

Thanks a lot. They look like two good resources. I'll investigate.

Ratwayne · Jan 11th, 2003, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by PhilGood
Check out http://www.leatherseats.com/ there is currently a group buy at Altima.net. There are also some dash kits on the market, check out ebay or http://www.exoticwooddash.com/

Thats great, they have Evolution Shift Knobs! I`ve been looking for a dealer.

wild willy · Jan 12th, 2003, 06:28 AM

So far... I have made a dead pedal and aluminum accent pieces for the front and rear doors.

The door pieces match the handles rather well and break up the giant sea of cheap plastic on the doors.

I am making the dead pedals clear coated and for sale..

As far as the door accents...they are far too much work and I would really have to like someone to make these farkers again.

The nice thing is that all pieces are removable and leave no trace of ever being there...So when you sell the car remove them and sell tham on ebay

Jan 13th, 2003, 10:46 AM

Do you have any pics of the stuff you made?

Dave@ActiveTuning · Jan 15th, 2003, 07:07 PM

Our project 3.5 has two tone leather from leatherseats.com:

http://www.activetuning.com/pat/1/1/

wild willy · Jan 16th, 2003, 05:04 AM

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Originally posted by raidertrh
Do you have any pics of the stuff you made?

Yes I do. If you want to see the stuff..send me an email and I will send you pics back..Bill

gtw00 · Jan 16th, 2003, 07:49 AM

my interior upgrades incluede, brushed alum dash kit, momo shift knob, ichibahn shift boot, ichibahn pedals with dead pedal, factory leather. and tinted windows. next on my list is to upgrade to the 2003 factory leather arm rest. i think these improvements dress up the interior and make it look a little more classy, the standard black interior just looks too plain to me. i love the contrast between the silver and black.

some of my pics:

AltimaFr3ak03 · Jan 16th, 2003, 09:36 PM

where did you get the brushed dash kit and how much did it cost, i like it

DP03 · Jan 17th, 2003, 05:26 PM

gtwoo, nice job. I like your interior a lot.

gtw00 · Jan 20th, 2003, 06:55 AM

the dash kit was an added bonus from the dealer (was a show room car) but i was able to track down who makes it, exotic wood dash

the alum. does have a rubbery coating on it, there are a few other kits that have a hard plasitc coating, but some people experienced cracking when it expands due to the heat in the summer

AltimaFr3ak03 · Jan 20th, 2003, 10:58 AM

249 isnt that bad for this i think, but how easy is it to install i wonder..... o, also is it just plastic or what

gtw00 · Jan 20th, 2003, 11:14 AM

i didn't install it, but usually you clean the dash and stick it on with 3m tape, the backing of it is metal but the surface it a urathane (spell?) coating

3-fity · Jan 20th, 2003, 11:46 AM

Dave, I love the aftermarket leather. What was the install like. Worth doing on your own or should it be taken in somewhere?