thanks guys
I have been driving all day and have put a few hundred k's on the clock. Dam this break-in period is tough though. Shifting at 4k is soooo frustrating. How did you guys go with this? The handbook says not to exceed 4k for the first 2000km.
The overall driving experience has been impressive. I have taken it up through the twisties and on a lot of different roads to get a feel for it. I really like how it makes torque low in the rev range and how drivable it is at different loads and speed. Impressive.
The stock handling is good, although it sits an inch too high which induces a bit of roll, but it's a quality stock setup. The sports brakes are insane! I can't fault them at all.
SRM is a nice touch and works well.
The 18" wheels are just too small and narrow. The tyres fitted are Yokohama Advan Sports in 225/50/18 and 245/45/18 which is just stupid for a car like this. Everyone that has seen my car has commented on the wheels and tyres as the only criticism. What were Nissan Australia thinking? I mean they ordered the one model which is basically the fully optioned Japanese spec, except they go for the POS wheels. Upgrade is a must. Nissan AU = Epic fail.
I don't really have an issue with visibility and the blind spots, although you do have to rely on your mirrors. But if you set them up properly I find that it's easy to cover the blind spot areas pretty well. I have the drivers mirror fully wide and naturally sit quite far back and it seems to work. The little side window on the drivers side is totally useless.
Reversing is not too bad, but a reversing camera is definitely on my shopping list.
Have you noticed the auto window glass when you open and close the doors? (the glass lowers 1cm when opening and rises when closed to form a better seal) That's a classic touch that I have only seen on much higher $ cars.
The NAV works well and the headlight washers are a pissa!
more tomorrow...