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Cool ! Would be nice to have one of them - is it possible to get them (from) here ??

Hello. I am looking for a cargo barrier for my S2 (not sure if they are the same for S1 and S2, hope so !) Does anyone have one for sale ?

Spotted Appealing (John) in North Freo yeasterday late afternoon

I am in

Looks like I gonna miss it - moving the house. Sorry guys

There is a mobile number there - give the guy a call and ask

If not - I've got them. Something like that : http://www.tooled-up.com/ShowImage.aspx?Ty...pg&Size=150

Thats for sure, I's been fun !

Cheers, mate. Will do in the near future.

Losing an ability to play CDs on the Xanavi is not a big deal as a single din stereo will do the job, but I'd like to keep functionality on a steering weel. Ahhhrrr Just wonder if anyone managed to connect an aftermarket stereo and keep that functionality at the same time ?

Ah, I am afraid, it's time for me to clarify something. What does actually Xanavi unit do ? Or, I think I'd better put it that way, where is the amplifier located (if you can call that thing "an amplifier") ? Does Xanavi have an built-in amplifier or single din stereo does the job ? Basically, what I want to get, it's quite simple - I want to keep Xanavi unit and use it's LCD screen to play movies, use it for climate control system ,etc, but I also want to swap single-din stereo and put something better instead, probably even MP3/dvd player or just a good single-din stereo. I'd also like to keep existing functionality, as volume control, etc on a steering wheel. Am I asking too much ?

Hi All, I want to publicly thank Stinky Rooster, Chuckie and Mitch for coming and doing almost everything, I learned a lot and probably will use my knowledge over the next few days

Yes, boys told me yesterday that it might be him or his son. Considering the fact that now I go to Kal fairly often, I might PM him and we might catch up one day BTW, timing belt party is a good fun

Kalgoorlie (WA), Friday, lunch time (about 12.30) spotted white Stagea on roundabout Porter Str and Nannah (?) str. Waved

Welcome, mitch I replied to your PM

Guys. we are going to start about 9.30-10 am, beer time - afternoon (but noone will stop you if you want to open a bottle or two at 10 am :)My little one might be away for some time. Andrei

Its gotta be Sunday.

Fedor, Welcome I am going to see Nissan people in the next couple of days, if I have time (looks like I gotta be fairly busy at work) I'll ask and have a look.

Sean, thank you for the PM. Looks like guys know what they are talking about, Des even offered his puller. Got some stuff and going to get some day after tomorrow.

So they are the copies of original Nissan DVD ? Coz that's what I've got from the guys : NISSAN(Xanavi) will not develop special units for particular map format/vendor. I know for sure that in all countries around the world (Japan, Europe, USA, Canada and etc.) NISSAN has generally the same format for map disks (DVD based units manufactured by Xanavi). Exceptions only for units produced by another vendors (Matsushita, Clarion, Sanyo) but this exceptions are rare. Most of NISSAN vehicles that equipped with navi units are equipped with Xanavi ones. Again - despite map source and label on disk (VDO, Zenrin, Navteq, etc) almost all map disks for NISSAN will have pretty same format of data on it. Of course map disk for USA will not work in cars for Japanese or European markets and vice versa, but all of them will have very similar data structures stored on the disk. Regarding statement "the CD I gave ... was a DVD ..." - it is nonsense, because all DVDs for NISSANs I've ever seen was at least 4GB in size. Modern Japanese and USA maps will fit only double layered DVD = ~8GB. Even in compressed state minimal space to fit data from DVD map disk is about 2-2.5GB. We are not newbies in that area and we are aware about "lot of fun" we are going to have converting map data from one format to another. We are not afraid of such troubles and certainly able to resolve all physical issues in such project. The only troubles we may not resolve are some legal restrictions if there will emerge any.

In terms of parts for 100k service I was thinking about timing belt, water pump, water pump belt, aircon belt, power steering belt, oil filter, oil… Air filter done almost 20k, so probably needs to be changed too. Not sure about spark plugs.. Have I missed anything ? Coolant, for example ?

Errr.. does not look like that. See below : It's a pity but CD-based ones is completely another story. We are interested to know about DVD-based units, factory installed in NISSAN's vehicles only. VDO is not more than map supplier here - particular format of disk will depend on navi units manufacturer.

Will do ! Just need one brave person here in PErth (see above)

I have spent some time discussing the issue with them; they seem to be interested in providing us with not only translated firmware, but also with proper GPS solution for AU. It is too early to discuss it in details, they are still working out HOW , WHEN and WHERE they gonna do it, but at least we've got someone who is willing to get down that track (if there is enough interest coming from us). They assured me that they are interested in providing proper solution....

People, you may want to check that thread: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/M3....html&st=80 I will re-post my message here : Ok, guys from Moscow approached me today. They have a "demo" version ready, now they need a brave person in Perth who's got a car DVD based Xanai unit (M35 Stagea or Skyline up to 2005). This gotta be a 2-step proceess: 1) we need to determine the exact version of that unit's unit firmaware and let the guys know 2) they will porvide is with demo (partially translated) version and with original firmware, if that person decides to load the original firmware. At this stage they are not willing to distribute the demo around the globe screen dumps attached.