Altima Coupe Improvements

[sandman350]

Most of these have already been said, but:

1 - More headroom please. I have less now than when I was driving a 350Z.

2 - Passenger seatbelt rattle.

3 - I don't like using the auto on/off headlights so why do I have to go past that option to just turn on my parking lights? Make auto on/off the last choice, not the first.

4 - Get the Bridgestone tires the hell off my car! If I wanted a crappy tire I would buy a crappy car.
Modified by sandman350 at 4:02 PM 9/20/2007

[AltiCoupeDriver]

LOL Yes I'm 6' not 6". I know what you mean about the Civic. I adjusted the seats a little bit ago and its not as bad. I mean it feels a little weird like the low bucket seats in the 350Z but I guess it takes getting used to.

[ctrlaltcoupe]

4 - Get the Bridgestone tires the hell off my car! If I wanted a crappy tire I would buy a crappy car.

That's interesting... mine came with Continentals. Do you have the 2.5 or 3.5? I have the 2.5S w/ convenience package.

[ctrlaltcoupe]

Yeah, I am used to having the seat pretty low and reclined a little further than normal, cause that's the way I had it set in my 01 Civic coupe. (I don't think the seats in the Civic were height-adjustable though.)

[GV]

pardon me if repeat anything...

1. Remote window roll up 2. voice recognition system: the help voice should stop when it hears a voice command. Its annoying to wait till the end of the options. I think the feedback can be stopped by pressing the talk button on the wheel but still....Oh and multiple addresses should be transferable instead of doing it one by one from the phone... but maybe this will require too much memory.3. cheap panel at bottom of center console. looks and feels flimsy4. hood doesnt shut unless dropped from over 1 foot.5. if someone wants to force entry into the cehicle while you are in it, there is no way to keep doors locked (unless you leave the intelligent key at home...) Am i woong about this?

apart from that everythign is brilliant...

[SHIFT_COUPE]

5. if someone wants to force entry into the cehicle while you are in it, there is no way to keep doors locked (unless you leave the intelligent key at home...) Am i woong about this?

This is an interesting point that I never thought about.

[guitarmn07]

5. if someone wants to force entry into the cehicle while you are in it, there is no way to keep doors locked (unless you leave the intelligent key at home...) Am i woong about this?

apart from that everythign is brilliant...

Just tested it. My roommate sat in the car with keyfob in hand and he locked the doors. I'm on the outside and pressed the request switch. The door did not unlock. The car knows the keyfob is inside.

[GV]

so does that mean if one key fob is locked in the you cant get in without the physical key? :Othanks for trying that out btw..

[SHIFT_CR]

so the engines needs to be turn off for you to open the doors with the key inside but if the engine is turn on, you cant unlock the doors from the outside button?

[guitarmn07]

Okay here's the scenarios that I tested.

a) Person 1 inside car with keyfob, doors locked. Person 2 outside car with no key fob cannot unlock car. Engine off or engine on, doesn't matter.

b) Person 1 inside car with keyfob, doors locked. Person 2 outside car with additional key fob can unlock car using the door request button, keyfob button, or manual key. Engine off or engine on, doesn't matter.

Hope that answers your questions.

[shift_mikey]

Shift, what i do in the morning is walk out with the key in my pocket, open the door with the request switch, start the car, close the door, and hit the request switch again. that effectively lockes the doors with the engine running with me outside the car. The car is now safe while it warms up

[ctrlaltcoupe]

Some improvements/observations:

1. Center armrest slides back to easily2. Reverse gear on 6-speed should be to the right and down.3. E-brake goes up crooked.4. Passenger side seatbelt rattles against pillar5. Car chirps/beeps sometimes after shutting off car, haven’t really paid attention to the exact scenario that causes this.6. Window roll up feature from key fob7. Power driver’s seat memory feature8. Bad blind spot over left shoulder, I added the small convex mirrors to help with ths.

I am actually glad that the 2.5S doesn’t have the mirror turn signal lights. IMO, the car is small enough that they are not necessary. They belong on large SUVs.

[hangtime23]

One feature I'd like to see added is having the doors auto-lock once you reach a certain speed.

Both my old Toyota Echo and my mom's Jeep Liberty have this feature, and I think it's something very useful - right now, I never bother to lock my doors after I've started driving...

[LongBeachCoupe]

I wish the Side-View Mirrors turned down when you put the car in reverse... save some curb rash..

[ctrlaltcoupe]

5. Car chirps/beeps sometimes after shutting off car, haven’t really paid attention to the exact scenario that causes this.

I figured out the chirping noise (with the help of my co-worker who also has an Altima Coupe).

If you open the door, and THEN turn off the car, it will chirp.

If you turn off the car, and THEN open the door, it won't chirp.

[dldjros69]

wow so this thread totally died

i love how hard it was to get the car into first gear when

i first drove the car home, i had to go to second then first.

i also love the huge *** glove compartment

if i think of anything else ill post it

[Cali 2 Balti G]

With regards to the rattling passenger seat belt - that happens to the G35 too. But the seatbelt holder on the pillar can be rotated/pivoted forward so that it no longer rattles. Can this be done on the Altima coupe?

[SHIFT_CR]

One feature I'd like to see added is having the doors auto-lock once you reach a certain speed.

Both my old Toyota Echo and my mom's Jeep Liberty have this feature, and I think it's something very useful - right now, I never bother to lock my doors after I've started driving...

I hate autolock because let say you put the car in DRIVE then someone needed to get in, you then have to unlock the doors manually or put the car in PARK.

Another improvement is they should have placed the RPM Gauge on the right side instead of the left. My arm is always in the way so i cannot see my RPMs.

[Buzzman]

One feature I'd like to see added is having the doors auto-lock once you reach a certain speed.

Both my old Toyota Echo and my mom's Jeep Liberty have this feature, and I think it's something very useful - right now, I never bother to lock my doors after I've started driving...

I have to comment on this. I hate autolock as well. It should be an option so that you can have it or disable it. The main reason I hate it is from an emergency point of view. If you are in an accident, or loose consciousness for any reason and your doors are locked, no-one can open your doors and get you out. What if the car catches fire and you're still in it...out cold? You are as good as dead. If I'm in an accident, I want those emergency crews to get me out....fast.

[bembol]

My Dad has the '05 Toyota Corolla and I didn't know about this Auto-Lock. I hate it because of this...not even sure how it happened.

I left it running in Park and stepped in EB Games quickly, I get back it's the Doors Locked on me. It was raining/cold and stores were closing and he took like 45 minutes to reach me/meaning it was idling for that long too...

[bembol]

So far we only have two...

I wish the KEY FOB could Roll Down & Up all the Windows and including the Moonroof.

My sister wanted a Remote Starter.

[dldjros69]

my old car (dodge neon) would lock the doors when you went over 15 miles an hour. I def liked that feature.

but your right if an accident does happen how are they gonna get you out, break a window.

i like the fact that i never have to take my key out of my pocket or back pack.

[generic808]

So far we only have two...

I wish the KEY FOB could Roll Down & Up all the Windows and including the Moonroof.

My sister wanted a Remote Starter.

Hey bembol, your FOB does roll down the windows. You just push the unlock button once to unlock doors, then you push and hold it down for about 5 seconds and the window rolls down until you let go of the button. Unfortunately, you can't roll the windows back up with the remote

[hangtime23]

I hate autolock because let say you put the car in DRIVE then someone needed to get in, you then have to unlock the doors manually or put the car in PARK.

Another improvement is they should have placed the RPM Gauge on the right side instead of the left. My arm is always in the way so i cannot see my RPMs.

What I said was if your car is going a certain speed, then the auto-lock should engage. ie. if your car is in DRIVE, but it is NOT MOVING, then auto-lock will not engage.

I have to comment on this. I hate autolock as well. It should be an option so that you can have it or disable it.The main reason I hate it is from an emergency point of view. If you are in an accident, or loose consciousness for any reason and your doors are locked, no-one can open your doors and get you out. What if the car catches fire and you're still in it...out cold? You are as good as dead. If I'm in an accident, I want those emergency crews to get me out....fast.

I see your point, but let me ask you this, buzzman. Do you keep your doors unlocked all the time when you're driving? Personally...I'd prefer to have them locked because I am worried that when I pull up at a light, or something like that, that someone might try to get in and roll me. I actually have had it happen before, I pulled up outside an ATM late at night, and some dudes were around and tried to open my car door...good thing it was locked.

Maybe I'm a bit paranoid, but I think when you're driving, it's better to have the car doors locked.

Also, as a safety feature (altho it doesn't apply as much for the Altima Coupe), it is better to have doors auto-lock when you're driving kids around, you don't want them playing with the door handles and accidentally opening a car door while moving.

[LongBeachCoupe]

my mom always told me to bring a jacket in the car "just in case" and my dad told me always lock the doors "so you dont fly out"... IDK how i feel... With such a sweet a$$ ride, in some areas i would like some "Get the F|_|ck out of the car" protection... Thats why i have the tinted windows... To people on the outside, im Three 21 yr old bodybuilders for all they know!

[SHIFT_2.5S]

The 2.5S Premium Package should include (at least) 17" rims and HIDs.

[dldjros69]

im kinda pissed i didnt opt for the fog lights, now i gotta do that **** by myself, oh well. I always lock my doors, and i want to tint my windows, any suggestions on where to start and basic cost, legal?

[Serkle K]

im kinda pissed i didnt opt for the fog lights, now i gotta do that **** by myself, oh well. I always lock my doors, and i want to tint my windows, any suggestions on where to start and basic cost, legal?

I know if you shop around, or have a good relationship with a local shop you can find a good deal... but you also have to remember you get what you pay for, so make sure they do a good job as well, as far as legality... I see you're in PA, and I've heard conflicting things about whats legal as far as which windows to tint, so I would try to check your local laws... I know Jersey doesnt allow any tint on the front 3 windows, but I also know a few guys that have gotten away with really dark tint in the back half, and moderate/light tint all around the front half, including the windshield, to make it look normal...

[LongBeachCoupe]

Thats my solution.. the belt is on an arm that has like 3 positions to lock at, i guess based on height... if you pull the harness tward the front windshield, it will raise away from the panel... and stop the rrrraaaattttllllleeee

In addition, tint is legal/illegal based on your state laws, there is no "light" or "darker".. it goes by percentages of light allowed to pass thru... I have 15% on front 2, 5% on back and quarter windows...

[Serkle K]

In addition, tint is legal/illegal based on your state laws, there is no "light" or "darker".. it goes by percentages of light allowed to pass thru... I have 15% on front 2, 5% on back and quarter windows...

Right, and right... I'm not sure what percentage they went with, so that was the best way i could describe it ... I know my one buddy has an S2k, so it's not as easily notisable on his car since his front 3 have a slight tint to them, and the rear windshield is very dark... If anything gets him caught it's the fact that he has a bright yellow car with slight mirror tint to his front windows, he says he hasn't been caught yet though...

/thread jack, sorry about that...