Versa S (for Sport)

[Raza]

I believe more dense air would hurt mpgs, not help it

Maybe, but in cooler weather, people don't run the AC, which helps MPG.

[CaminoRacer]

I believe more dense air would hurt mpgs, not help it

Assuming a decent FI system, yes. Denser air = more fuel needed for a proper mixture ratio.

[giant_mtb]

Maybe, but in cooler weather, people don't run the AC, which helps MPG.

But they do run the defroster.  Which is AC. 

[AutobahnSHO]

But they do run the defroster.  Which is AC. 

Not always. some systems turn the A/C on automatically but older/cheaper cars do not.

[AutobahnSHO]

Assuming a decent FI system, yes. Denser air = more fuel needed for a proper mixture ratio.

also MOAHR POWAH

[Eye of the Tiger]

But they do run the defroster.  Which is AC. 

Versa S automatically switches AC on with defrost, but allows it to be switched off manally. MPGeez

[CaminoRacer]

also MOAHR POWAH

Not very helpful when your tires are too cold to get any grip.

[AutobahnSHO]

Not very helpful when your tires are too cold to get any grip.

engine over wheels for MOAHR TRAKSHUNS

[Eye of the Tiger]

engine over wheels for MOAHR TRAKSHUNS

FF cars are best trackshin. Versa S has no trackshin problem with cold tires, even with trakshwn contrawl disabuled.

[CaminoRacer]

FF cars are best trackshin.

If you're going in reverse, sure.

[Eye of the Tiger]

If you're going in reverse, sure.

Set rear coilovers to maximum. Lean forward. Trackstion.

[r0tor]

Cut front springs and put extra springs in rear!

[Eye of the Tiger]

Need to lower for better aero; more MPGeez.

[Raza]

But they do run the defroster.  Which is AC. 

Maybe for a few minutes at the beginning of a drive, but not the whole time.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Maybe for a few minutes at the beginning of a drive, but not the whole time.

I have disabled that "feature" on every car I've owned.

[Rupert]

Displayed MPG = 37.1
Calculated MPG = 35.0

So it's about 5% optimistic. Or the gas pump was off. Not bad. It says I got 42.6 MPG on my commute home today.

I think the pump was accurate in that it dispensed the amount of fuel that it said it did, but when the pump shuts off seems to vary a fair amount. Sometimes the XTerra shuts off with a few gallons to go, though that is usually visible on the gauge.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I think the pump was accurate in that it dispensed the amount of fuel that it said it did, but when the pump shuts off seems to vary a fair amount. Sometimes the XTerra shuts off with a few gallons to go, though that is usually visible on the gauge.

That's what I meant. And the ethanol content is always a variable.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Rear sway bar: enquired. It may be a special order part from a foreign market where Versa/Tiida tuning is actually a thing.

[MX793]

Maybe for a few minutes at the beginning of a drive, but not the whole time.

I run the defrost (with floor registers) all the time in the winter.  If I turn it off, side windows and the main windshield will fog up after 15 minutes or so.  Faster if there are other people in the car.

[68_427]

I saw rally versa hatch yesterday.  Knobbies, white wheels, giant mud flaps, that big hanging hair thing behind the rear wheels like on semis and busses, rally lights, and ten thousand stickers

[Eye of the Tiger]

I saw rally versa hatch yesterday.  Knobbies, white wheels, giant mud flaps, that big hanging hair thing behind the rear wheels like on semis and busses, rally lights, and ten thousand stickers

Oh hi. That was me.

[68_427]

U wish

[Eye of the Tiger]

Versa S has Rally horns, anyway.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Nissan maintenance schedules are strange. Change the brake (and clutch, if equipped) fluid every 10,000 miles.  Sure, why not. I guess I will get a set of speed bleeders.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Looking at all the junk I have to buy, I might just shoot for H-stock (or street, whatever) class for the first season. Minis better watch out.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Cattle dog has claimed his place as the first and only rear seat passenger.



He seems to like it more than the Element. More windows, and more secure seating.

[Eye of the Tiger]

So many mods. I am going to mod this car to death.
I ordered speed bleeders (which I won't need for 9300 miles), and a magnetic oil drain plug (which I won't need for 1300 miles, since I plan on doing the first oil change at 2000 miles, rather than the recommended 5000).

Still need to make an appt. for the window tint. That is one thing I know I can't do very well.

I have made two inquiries about an aftermarket rear sway bar, with no replies yet. It will be a necessary item, and I will make my own if I have to.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yes, rear sway bar is a go. The stock suspension needs one badly. Very understeery, not very able to accelerate out of a turn.

I. List of lists
  A. Mechanical items
    1. Rear sway bar
    2. Make polyurethane or solid torque mount
    3. Coilovers
      a. Camber bolts
      b. Rear shims
    4. Wheels/tires
      a. Extended wheel studs or spec. lug nuts
  B. Other items
    1. Window tintz
    2. Weathertech floor liner
    3. Polish and wax paint

[giant_mtb]

WeatherTechs and polish/wax before all. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

WeatherTechs and polish/wax before all. 

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