NickinAround wrote:

What's goin' on guys?

I've recently purchased a 2008 Sentra SE-R (Non spec-v) and I'm assuming I'm still welcome at these forums??? This is my first new car and I'll be honest, my first real "performance" automobile, hell I'm coming off a 98 accent. So I got a few questions as a new member of this new car/Nissan car club.

First, what kind of an aftermarket is there for the SE-R in general? I'm looking to make this a performance auto and I was wondering how many things are available to me. I have a K&N filter coming and...that's about it lol. I'm really new to the tuner aspect of cars too. I know my way around an engine and know plenty of people who know shit a hell of a lot better then me period and I don't really know where to start down the road of increasing efficiency and performance.

Second, about keeping this car new and running correctly. I'm not used to being worried about an automobile as I drove junkers since I got my license, but this is like a new pair of shoes to me, any dirt, grit, grime, noise, drives me nuts lol. So what I'm trying to get at is, what should any new car driver know to be keeping this car specifically, pristine, running as well as the day I got it (or better) so on and so forth.

I got a 3 year 100,000 mile warranty, but I'd like to know more about it personally, so I'm not getting the run around with mechanics and would greatly appreciate any experience you could pass on to me.

Third, I'm getting the recall issue looked at tomorrow morning at Carmax, is there any physical signs I could tell driving it that I have said problem? Oh and how long does it take to fix?

Forth, since I've never owned a new automobile, I dunno much about noises that come out of a new auto, but I noticed a slight creaking coming from the rear of the car and I wasn't sure if that's what tight suspension sounds like or what? It has about 700 miles on the thing, so could it just be it's not "broken in" yet?

Personally, I am really proud to own this automobile, and I wanna treat it right and if I can make it even better, then I want to do that too.

So I thank you ahead of time for any wisdom you could bestow on me and I look forward to becoming a productive member of this forum!

aftermarket = currently none, in a few weeks... ALOT

why dont you be the first SE-R CVT turbo?

if you know your way around an engine look up the service manuals and all of our how-to's on this site to guide you on how to tune this vehicle. it essentially is a qr25de just revs higher and has more top end.

creaking... well mine came from front of vehicle when i got mine and steering column needed replacing. GET THAT INSPECTED.

Yeh I was curious myself why you didnt get a spec, especially when you said you could afford it. The spec is 200hp and like 185?torque the SER is still good though. I would say get an exhuast and a cold air intake for starters, but if you plan on turbo'ing I would'nt buy either, your going to replace both with your turbo setup if you turbo. I dont have CVT (specs dont have it) but there are threads on here debating the idea of turboing a car with CVT. Where are you from?

congrats on the car. I too went from a beater to a new car just about 8 months ago. I used to drive a 1988 acura legend which was my first car and i loved but desided i wanted something more reliable and fun to drive.  I coudnt deside if i wanted the ser or the spec for the same reason, thought id get tired of driving manual but i said fuck it and went with the 08 spec.

^^^ ya rako stop being a sell out. Anyways as Zan said there is some aftermarket for us Mostly just some basic stuff. The company rako's with will be releasing more stuff that we don't currently have for the car.

Also if you haven't had a new car yet. Don't forget to take it easy on the engine for break in. If you drive the shit out of it you can risk scoring the cylinders among other things.

ATeamM wrote:

^^^ ya rako stop being a sell out. Anyways as Zan said there is some aftermarket for us Mostly just some basic stuff. The company rako's with will be releasing more stuff that we don't currently have for the car.

Also if you haven't had a new car yet. Don't forget to take it easy on the engine for break in. If you drive the shit out of it you can risk scoring the cylinders among other things.

im a sell out?

rakonismo wrote:

ATeamM wrote:

^^^ ya rako stop being a sell out. Anyways as Zan said there is some aftermarket for us Mostly just some basic stuff. The company rako's with will be releasing more stuff that we don't currently have for the car.

Also if you haven't had a new car yet. Don't forget to take it easy on the engine for break in. If you drive the shit out of it you can risk scoring the cylinders among other things.

im a sell out?

lol ya, you said there was nothing out for the car but in a few weeks there will be. As if the company you do stuff with is the only company that has parts. I just thought it was funny you said there was no after market. Nothin personal, just messin.

welcome man , apparently you're enjoying the car.  My suggestion, if you really wanna go turbo don't buy anything other than visuals and/or suspension stuff.  If you have the income apparently the KSport coilovers are the way to go.  Megan Racing also has adjustable coilovers as well, but the KSports have a pillowball joint included.  throw some lighter rims and drop it and I would call it good for a while till turbo is really there for you.

Welcome to the club, make sure you have the Nissan roadside assistance on speed dial. J/k