Hello from Central Florida

[CraigFL]

Hey everybody,

Name's Craig. I'm from Florida, but spend part of my time in NYC. I just bought a 2010 Nissan Versa 1.8 S HB, metallic blue exterior and charcoal interior. I had to trade in my 2002 Toyota Solara convertible due to a lot of problems, mostly electrical. Due to my ongoing health issues, I couldn't afford any repair bills for the Solara (they were going to exceed $1k, way more than what I put down on the Versa) among other things. Ended up getting financing with the same monthly payments that I've been making on the 'lara so I'm very happy.

I pick up my Versa tomorrow at 2pm. I'm really excited. Nissan of Melbourne here in Melbourne, Florida threw in a lifetime powertrain warranty for free which is incredible. They also gave me a $1250 cash back, plus a $1000 bonus for trading in a Toyota.

I'm glad to be here... Where are the other Floridians at?

[br4dysays]

lake county florida here

enjoyyy

[CrankyVersa]

Welcome to the forums friend, enjoy the new V!

[JHR16DE]

Welcome, Tampa Florida here, any pics?

[CraigFL]

Welcome, Tampa Florida here, any pics?

Thanks! Glad to be here... I've already found some VERY useful info. I do have pics, but they're all stock since I did just buy it, although I finally installed the Pioneer AVIC-D2 DVD nav system that was in my Solara today. No pics of that yet, but I'll take them and put 'em up tomorrow.







New interior pic with nav coming tomorrow!

[CraigFL]

And here it is!



One thing I don't like is the gap between the nav and the rest of the dash. :/

[JHR16DE]

That's a sexy hatch.

Do you know of any Versa clubs around here?

[CraigFL]

That's a sexy hatch.

Do you know of any Versa clubs around here?

Thanks! Nope... I'm a complete newbie. I have a few friends who have Versas, though, and a couple who's planning on getting one this year because of me.

[JHR16DE]

Thanks! Nope... I'm a complete newbie. I have a few friends who have Versas, though, and a couple who's planning on getting one this year because of me.

How about we start our own club? How far are you guys from Tampa?

[CraigFL]

How about we start our own club? How far are you guys from Tampa?

Pretty far. No direct route between here and Tampa, so I would say 3-4 hours. :|

[JHR16DE]

Pretty far. No direct route between here and Tampa, so I would say 3-4 hours. :|

Wow. That's a bit of a drive!

[CraigFL]

Quick update... I haven't been around in a while, been pretty busy. I've done a bit of work on my V, however. I put 20% tint all around and then added rain guards. It looks pretty damn good! I already installed a Pioneer AVIC-D2 head unit, but am not too happy with the fitment - the frame that came with the dash kit doesn't sit flush with the opening. I'm not sure how to fix that.

My biggest problem right now is the shaking I get at highway speeds (65mph+) and I do a lot of highway driving. I suspect it's because of the high center of gravity. My friend has the same issue in his stock '07 Versa HB. Not quite sure how to mitigate this issue, but I haven't searched through the forums yet.

[iluvmyVersa08]

Shaking? What part of the car shakes? Does it feel like it's being tossed around in the wind or does the steering wheel shake in your hands?

I have driven at 120km/h and have never experienced any shaking with my Versa. If it's extremely windy out, yes the car can get tossed/bounced around, but nothing on the actual car shakes.

OH and your car is looking great

[JHR16DE]

She's looking good Craig. I have 5% in my windows but I LOVE how that blue looks with the tinted windows.

I have the same issue when Im on the highway as well. = (

Shaking? What part of the car shakes? Does it feel like it's being tossed around in the wind or does the steering wheel shake in your hands?

I dont know about Craig but when Im doing high speed(70+) the steering wheel vibrates pretty hard and I can feel the car moving from side to side. Not that I cant control it but I feel it...

[iluvmyVersa08]

I have no idea what it could be. My steering wheel doesn't shake when I drive at high speeds.

Something to do with your tires maybe?

[JHR16DE]

I have no idea what it could be. My steering wheel doesn't shake when I drive at high speeds.

Something to do with your tires maybe?

I have no clue, the only thing I did was remove my hubcaps. My steel wheels are "14. Could it be that the car itself is too light?

[CraigFL]

Thanks for the compliments!

My steering wheel doesn't shake, however the car does sway a lot at high speeds. Significantly enough that I have to make corrections every second. It's frustrating and can get tiring on long drives. I'm pretty sure it's because the car's pretty high AND tall. I don't want to lower it too much (maybe an inch at most), but I'd like to see if I can improve the handling somehow. I'm a newbie at this, though!

[Promise Land]

the car is tall with skinny tires.

Ways to help this:
1. add wider tires
2. lower it
3. add a strut bar to reduce body flex
4. all of the above

[JHR16DE]

the car is tall with skinny tires.

Ways to help this:
1. add wider tires
2. lower it
3. add a strut bar to reduce body flex
4. all of the above

I dont plan on lowering mine but strut bar and wider tires sounds good. Which strut would work the best? The one in the engine bay or the one by the rear tires?

[aidan80]

Nice Versa, mine is the same colour am also in central Florida Can I ask did you have the tinting done somewhere or do it yourself? I need to get mine tinted and checking out some prices.

As far as handling goes I've been happy with mine, it does as everyone has said I'm sure get tossed about in high winds. Although I really wouldn't mind some thicker tires on it maybe even bigger wheels would be nice. Does anyone Else's tires screech at almost every turn? Mine seem to screech quite a bit at low speeds quite often.

[JHR16DE]

^^^ Hey which part of central florida are you from? Im in Tampa and I know a couple of shops that can do it, I paid $120 for mine, % is up to you.

[Promise Land]

I dont plan on lowering mine but strut bar and wider tires sounds good. Which strut would work the best? The one in the engine bay or the one by the rear tires?

go with the engine bay first. Get a solid one like DC, Nismo, Ultra Brace, etc.

[JHR16DE]

go with the engine bay first. Get a solid one like DC, Nismo, Ultra Brace, etc.

Sweet, thanks for the info.