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Pics of modded 97+ center console. Change holder added...
I am so proud of my change holder in my 1997 center console. I have a 96 GLE< but I wanted the 97 cupholders, so I switched. While I was doing it, I added the change holders from my 96. It looks 100% stock and now gives me the best of both worlds. Check it out:
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Originally posted by nupe500
looks nice...here in Philly...thats an invite for the crack heads to break into my whip....I'm KEWL!
looks nice...here in Philly...thats an invite for the crack heads to break into my whip....I'm KEWL!
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
LOL...If they need the money that badly, I am in trouble. But then again, I don't live in Philly. I have a dozen car guardians. I fix the bikes/scooters/skateboards of all the little kids in my apartmetn complex. They all watch my car for me. And all of their parents do as well. I think I am the only person in the building who owns tools, so they are all nice to me.
LOL...If they need the money that badly, I am in trouble. But then again, I don't live in Philly. I have a dozen car guardians. I fix the bikes/scooters/skateboards of all the little kids in my apartmetn complex. They all watch my car for me. And all of their parents do as well. I think I am the only person in the building who owns tools, so they are all nice to me.
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Originally posted by MacGyver265
Man, I just use my rear cup holder as a change holder. Can you get those change holders anywhere? Or would I have to strip them from an older Max?
Man, I just use my rear cup holder as a change holder. Can you get those change holders anywhere? Or would I have to strip them from an older Max?
Maybe other Nissan vehicles have them as well. I don't think they would cost much from a dealer, but it would probably be a pain to get a PN on them...
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That is awesome! I want to do the same thing!
How did you cut the holes? Just a dremmel tool? When you look at the center console from the bottom, are there pre-cuts for the holes already? If not, you did a great job getting them perfectly lined up...
Did you have to glue the change holders in there or do they snap in the hole with some sort of tabs or something?
How did you cut the holes? Just a dremmel tool? When you look at the center console from the bottom, are there pre-cuts for the holes already? If not, you did a great job getting them perfectly lined up...
Did you have to glue the change holders in there or do they snap in the hole with some sort of tabs or something?
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Originally posted by co_maxima98
That is awesome! I want to do the same thing!
How did you cut the holes? Just a dremmel tool? When you look at the center console from the bottom, are there pre-cuts for the holes already? If not, you did a great job getting them perfectly lined up...
Did you have to glue the change holders in there or do they snap in the hole with some sort of tabs or something?
That is awesome! I want to do the same thing!
How did you cut the holes? Just a dremmel tool? When you look at the center console from the bottom, are there pre-cuts for the holes already? If not, you did a great job getting them perfectly lined up...
Did you have to glue the change holders in there or do they snap in the hole with some sort of tabs or something?
There is no glue there, they just snap into the holes that i cut. I had to do a little little filing to make sure that they snap in, but it went really smoothly.
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WHat did you do with your heated seat switches? I'm assuming your GLE cam with heated seats right?
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WHat did you do with your heated seat switches? I'm assuming your GLE cam with heated seats right?
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Something else I just thought of...somewhere on the bottom of the console, ther eis a space for another change holder. I think it is closer to the front. I did not want to have it looking odd all out there by itself, but for those of you who just want 1, or who have heated seats, this might be an option to explore.
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The change holders are nice but I would rather have these in the holes --
As you can tell from the pic I shouldn't be allowed to touch a dremel
Heated seats came with the cold weather package up to 97 and the deluxe seating package on 98-99, these are the only packages that where not standard on the GLE. My seats are out of a 97 Max, I think heated cloth seats are pretty rare.
As you can tell from the pic I shouldn't be allowed to touch a dremel
Heated seats came with the cold weather package up to 97 and the deluxe seating package on 98-99, these are the only packages that where not standard on the GLE. My seats are out of a 97 Max, I think heated cloth seats are pretty rare.
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Originally posted by Anachronism
The change holders are nice but I would rather have these in the holes --
As you can tell from the pic I shouldn't be allowed to touch a dremel
Heated seats came with the cold weather package up to 97 and the deluxe seating package on 98-99, these are the only packages that where not standard on the GLE. My seats are out of a 97 Max, I think heated cloth seats are pretty rare.
The change holders are nice but I would rather have these in the holes --
As you can tell from the pic I shouldn't be allowed to touch a dremel
Heated seats came with the cold weather package up to 97 and the deluxe seating package on 98-99, these are the only packages that where not standard on the GLE. My seats are out of a 97 Max, I think heated cloth seats are pretty rare.
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
I am with you on the heated seats thing, though you did not do badly on the dremel-ing. It looks 99% stock. I wish I had the seat heaters, but I am not about to go out looking fo ra set. I would rather have heated mirrors, first.
I am with you on the heated seats thing, though you did not do badly on the dremel-ing. It looks 99% stock. I wish I had the seat heaters, but I am not about to go out looking fo ra set. I would rather have heated mirrors, first.
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
I am with you on the heated seats thing, though you did not do badly on the dremel-ing. It looks 99% stock. I wish I had the seat heaters, but I am not about to go out looking fo ra set. I would rather have heated mirrors, first.
I am with you on the heated seats thing, though you did not do badly on the dremel-ing. It looks 99% stock. I wish I had the seat heaters, but I am not about to go out looking fo ra set. I would rather have heated mirrors, first.
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Originally posted by meccanoble
hey bro, haha, see u doing upgrades eh? that's cool, it looks great! Hey 1 question, what is that thing that flips out next to the cigarette lighter? thats where i always keep my change...isn't that the change holder? or a ash tray? i always used it to hold my change...
hey bro, haha, see u doing upgrades eh? that's cool, it looks great! Hey 1 question, what is that thing that flips out next to the cigarette lighter? thats where i always keep my change...isn't that the change holder? or a ash tray? i always used it to hold my change...
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Originally posted by meccanoble
hey bro, haha, see u doing upgrades eh? that's cool, it looks great! Hey 1 question, what is that thing that flips out next to the cigarette lighter? thats where i always keep my change...isn't that the change holder? or a ash tray? i always used it to hold my change...
hey bro, haha, see u doing upgrades eh? that's cool, it looks great! Hey 1 question, what is that thing that flips out next to the cigarette lighter? thats where i always keep my change...isn't that the change holder? or a ash tray? i always used it to hold my change...
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
I am with you on the heated seats thing, though you did not do badly on the dremel-ing. It looks 99% stock. I wish I had the seat heaters, but I am not about to go out looking fo ra set. I would rather have heated mirrors, first.
I am with you on the heated seats thing, though you did not do badly on the dremel-ing. It looks 99% stock. I wish I had the seat heaters, but I am not about to go out looking fo ra set. I would rather have heated mirrors, first.
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Re: Pics of modded 97+ center console. Change holder added...
Originally posted by phenryiv1
I am so proud of my change holder in my 1997 center console. I have a 96 GLE< but I wanted the 97 cupholders, so I switched. While I was doing it, I added the change holders from my 96. It looks 100% stock and now gives me the best of both worlds. Check it out:
I am so proud of my change holder in my 1997 center console. I have a 96 GLE< but I wanted the 97 cupholders, so I switched. While I was doing it, I added the change holders from my 96. It looks 100% stock and now gives me the best of both worlds. Check it out:
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Re: Re: Pics of modded 97+ center console. Change holder added...
Originally posted by ptatohed
The '95/'96 has three coin holders, right? Just curious, why did you swap to a '97/'99 console? Only for the cupholders or are there any other benefits? From the picture, the '97 cupholders don't appear to hold any bigger of a drink that '96. In fact, they look like they may be less efficent. For instance, I can place 32 and even some 44 oz. drinks in my cupholder if the cups have a tapered bottom. The lid on the '97 cupholder seems like it would prevent that. Just curious if there are other benefits (ex. a larger console storage). Looks good, nice job.
The '95/'96 has three coin holders, right? Just curious, why did you swap to a '97/'99 console? Only for the cupholders or are there any other benefits? From the picture, the '97 cupholders don't appear to hold any bigger of a drink that '96. In fact, they look like they may be less efficent. For instance, I can place 32 and even some 44 oz. drinks in my cupholder if the cups have a tapered bottom. The lid on the '97 cupholder seems like it would prevent that. Just curious if there are other benefits (ex. a larger console storage). Looks good, nice job.
So far so good- most fastfood and convenience cups have fit w/o a problem. Also, the 97 holes are deeper, givign them a better "hold" on the bottom of the cup.
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
While the holders look to be less efficient. they are actually much better to use. Mostly this is because of the distance between the actual cupholders. When you look at the 96, it has 2 squarish openings, but they are close together. Put 2 32oz cups in there and they will have to tilt outward to stay in there, thus spilling part of the drink if overfilled. Now look at the pics of the 97- the space there is sufficient to allow the cups to sit far enough apart to sit up straight.
So far so good- most fastfood and convenience cups have fit w/o a problem. Also, the 97 holes are deeper, givign them a better "hold" on the bottom of the cup.
While the holders look to be less efficient. they are actually much better to use. Mostly this is because of the distance between the actual cupholders. When you look at the 96, it has 2 squarish openings, but they are close together. Put 2 32oz cups in there and they will have to tilt outward to stay in there, thus spilling part of the drink if overfilled. Now look at the pics of the 97- the space there is sufficient to allow the cups to sit far enough apart to sit up straight.
So far so good- most fastfood and convenience cups have fit w/o a problem. Also, the 97 holes are deeper, givign them a better "hold" on the bottom of the cup.
So there are no other benefits from a '97/'99 console other than the cupholders? So if you have a tapered cup, it still fits even with the cupholder door in the way? One last question. Do you still have the cupholder that goes in the console like the '96s? Thanks.
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Originally posted by ptatohed
So there are no other benefits from a '97/'99 console other than the cupholders? So if you have a tapered cup, it still fits even with the cupholder door in the way? One last question. Do you still have the cupholder that goes in the console like the '96s? Thanks.
So there are no other benefits from a '97/'99 console other than the cupholders? So if you have a tapered cup, it still fits even with the cupholder door in the way? One last question. Do you still have the cupholder that goes in the console like the '96s? Thanks.
And no, I do not have it anymore. I sold the lid and e-brake boot on eBay and the rest of the console to a guy who had a 95. The 95 lacks the center divider at all...
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
No real benefits, other than that. Actually, if you don't add the changeholders like I did , you lose a small amount of functionality. I really like the upgrade, though. One of those little things that makes life more convenient. I have no trouble with tapered cups. They lid folds way out of the way. It does not get in the way at all.
And no, I do not have it anymore. I sold the lid and e-brake boot on eBay and the rest of the console to a guy who had a 95. The 95 lacks the center divider at all...
No real benefits, other than that. Actually, if you don't add the changeholders like I did , you lose a small amount of functionality. I really like the upgrade, though. One of those little things that makes life more convenient. I have no trouble with tapered cups. They lid folds way out of the way. It does not get in the way at all.
And no, I do not have it anymore. I sold the lid and e-brake boot on eBay and the rest of the console to a guy who had a 95. The 95 lacks the center divider at all...
phen, I didn't necesarily mean you specifically. I just meant do the '97/'99 consoles have (or are they capable of having) the '96 cupholder inside the armrest storage? Thanks man.
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phen, I didn't necesarily mean you specifically. I just meant do the '97/'99 consoles have (or are they capable of having) the '96 cupholder inside the armrest storage? Thanks man.
phen, I didn't necesarily mean you specifically. I just meant do the '97/'99 consoles have (or are they capable of having) the '96 cupholder inside the armrest storage? Thanks man.
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
Not that I know of...then again, I did not know that the 95-96 were, either. Do you have some sort of insert for that?
Not that I know of...then again, I did not know that the 95-96 were, either. Do you have some sort of insert for that?
It's something a lot of people don't know about. In '96 they added a removable cupholder to the inside of the armrest storage. It was one of the few changes from '95 to '96 (like a power passenger seat). I think by the time some people buy their '96s used, the prior owner(s) have lost the cupholder. It hooks on to the front of the storage. It's decent. It doesn't have a cutout for a mug handle but it is deep and has two tiers to accomidate various cup sizes. The negative is your armrest door needs to stay open so you lose your armrest when using the cupholder. But at least two people can have drinks. Like you said before, the console double holders are too close. Oh and you do lose about 25-33% of your storage - it's big! But at least it's an option. I am curious if the '97-'99s have this cupholder (or capability to install it). I don't like cheap aftermarket stuff but I decided to use a Wizard (~$5 at Wal-Mart). I place it in my double cupholders and I can now carry a Coke can to a mug to a double big gulp. It works well.
Have a great day phen.
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Originally posted by ptatohed
It's something a lot of people don't know about. In '96 they added a removable cupholder to the inside of the armrest storage. It was one of the few changes from '95 to '96 (like a power passenger seat). I think by the time some people buy their '96s used, the prior owner(s) have lost the cupholder. It hooks on to the front of the storage. It's decent. It doesn't have a cutout for a mug handle but it is deep and has two tiers to accomidate various cup sizes. The negative is your armrest door needs to stay open so you lose your armrest when using the cupholder. But at least two people can have drinks. Like you said before, the console double holders are too close. Oh and you do lose about 25-33% of your storage - it's big! But at least it's an option. I am curious if the '97-'99s have this cupholder (or capability to install it). I don't like cheap aftermarket stuff but I decided to use a Wizard (~$5 at Wal-Mart). I place it in my double cupholders and I can now carry a Coke can to a mug to a double big gulp. It works well.
Have a great day phen.
It's something a lot of people don't know about. In '96 they added a removable cupholder to the inside of the armrest storage. It was one of the few changes from '95 to '96 (like a power passenger seat). I think by the time some people buy their '96s used, the prior owner(s) have lost the cupholder. It hooks on to the front of the storage. It's decent. It doesn't have a cutout for a mug handle but it is deep and has two tiers to accomidate various cup sizes. The negative is your armrest door needs to stay open so you lose your armrest when using the cupholder. But at least two people can have drinks. Like you said before, the console double holders are too close. Oh and you do lose about 25-33% of your storage - it's big! But at least it's an option. I am curious if the '97-'99s have this cupholder (or capability to install it). I don't like cheap aftermarket stuff but I decided to use a Wizard (~$5 at Wal-Mart). I place it in my double cupholders and I can now carry a Coke can to a mug to a double big gulp. It works well.
Have a great day phen.
I wonder if the 97+ had that as an option...
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Before Christmas when I was getting ready to move out of my dorm for the break, i figured it'd be good to collect all the change in my drawers and room. So I took one of my socks that no longer has a mate, and put them in there. That sock has been in a cupholder in my car ever since, and it compliments nicely the kooky tire iron i keep underneath my passenger seat.
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No offense but I think the coin holders are over-rated. My Audi (1990 100) had a spring-loaded coin holder, behind a little door. So A.) you didn't have to look at the change and, more importantly, B.) you don't have to hear it!! When my Maxima coin holders are not completely full, the rattling noise is annoying. I actually bought a spring loaded coin holder and installed it in my console. Solves the 2 problems above.
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Originally posted by ptatohed
No offense but I think the coin holders are over-rated. My Audi (1990 100) had a spring-loaded coin holder, behind a little door. So A.) you didn't have to look at the change and, more importantly, B.) you don't have to hear it!! When my Maxima coin holders are not completely full, the rattling noise is annoying. I actually bought a spring loaded coin holder and installed it in my console. Solves the 2 problems above.
No offense but I think the coin holders are over-rated. My Audi (1990 100) had a spring-loaded coin holder, behind a little door. So A.) you didn't have to look at the change and, more importantly, B.) you don't have to hear it!! When my Maxima coin holders are not completely full, the rattling noise is annoying. I actually bought a spring loaded coin holder and installed it in my console. Solves the 2 problems above.
It is little things like the lack of decent change/cupholders that make a car annoying. Some companies get it right. 4th gen maximas fell short in that respect.
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Patrick - Don't mean to change the subject, but I want to let you know your amp has been shipped out. Sorry for the delay, I had a few family problems to attend to before I could make it to the post office.
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Patrick - Don't mean to change the subject, but I want to let you know your amp has been shipped out. Sorry for the delay, I had a few family problems to attend to before I could make it to the post office.
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Hey Macgyver265 I noticed you said something about rear cup holders. What is that about? I dont have rear cup holders in my 99 max and as far as I know,i've never seen them in any max. Let me know if it was an option in any 4th generation max.
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Originally posted by phenryiv1
Oh, I hate the rattling. It is just the first thing that I have done to my max that noone else has done. I was kind-of proud of that, so I posted. Believe me, those change holders are archaic technology. I never USE the change in there (except for tolls) because if I do, the rest of the change vibrates like crazy.
It is little things like the lack of decent change/cupholders that make a car annoying. Some companies get it right. 4th gen maximas fell short in that respect.
Oh, I hate the rattling. It is just the first thing that I have done to my max that noone else has done. I was kind-of proud of that, so I posted. Believe me, those change holders are archaic technology. I never USE the change in there (except for tolls) because if I do, the rest of the change vibrates like crazy.
It is little things like the lack of decent change/cupholders that make a car annoying. Some companies get it right. 4th gen maximas fell short in that respect.
I hear you bro. And you're right, no one has done that before. You should be proud. So I give you a virtual high-five for that.
And yes, there are some things that make me mad at Nissan. No outside temperature diplay with my electronic climate control, no light under our hoods, no map pocket on the back of the driver seat... little things like that. But I still love my car, none-the-less.
Talk to you later Patrick.
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How can I take thee center consol off?
I have a '96 GLE and need to replace the e-brake boot, i need to know how to take the cover off of the center consol. I tried unscrewing the back and pulling it out, but the wood trim around the shifter is connected, and i am afraid to break it. Thanks for the help
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Re: How can I take thee center consol off?
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I have a '96 GLE and need to replace the e-brake boot, i need to know how to take the cover off of the center consol. I tried unscrewing the back and pulling it out, but the wood trim around the shifter is connected, and i am afraid to break it. Thanks for the help
I have a '96 GLE and need to replace the e-brake boot, i need to know how to take the cover off of the center consol. I tried unscrewing the back and pulling it out, but the wood trim around the shifter is connected, and i am afraid to break it. Thanks for the help
You do not need to remove the console to replace the e-brake boot. It pulls right out. Just push in the wire frame around the base, unsnap the buttons on the boot and pull it right off. Good luck.
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Originally posted by ptatohed
No offense but I think the coin holders are over-rated. My Audi (1990 100) had a spring-loaded coin holder, behind a little door. So A.) you didn't have to look at the change and, more importantly, B.) you don't have to hear it!! When my Maxima coin holders are not completely full, the rattling noise is annoying. I actually bought a spring loaded coin holder and installed it in my console. Solves the 2 problems above.
No offense but I think the coin holders are over-rated. My Audi (1990 100) had a spring-loaded coin holder, behind a little door. So A.) you didn't have to look at the change and, more importantly, B.) you don't have to hear it!! When my Maxima coin holders are not completely full, the rattling noise is annoying. I actually bought a spring loaded coin holder and installed it in my console. Solves the 2 problems above.
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Re: Pics of modded 97+ center console. Change holder added...
Originally posted by phenryiv1
I am so proud of my change holder in my 1997 center console. I have a 96 GLE< but I wanted the 97 cupholders, so I switched. While I was doing it, I added the change holders from my 96. It looks 100% stock and now gives me the best of both worlds. Check it out:
I am so proud of my change holder in my 1997 center console. I have a 96 GLE< but I wanted the 97 cupholders, so I switched. While I was doing it, I added the change holders from my 96. It looks 100% stock and now gives me the best of both worlds. Check it out:
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what is the part # for the 97' consol. i would like to do this.
what is the part # for the 97' consol. i would like to do this.