Credit: Diego Sarmiento
Credit: Noah Vella
I had trouble finding a decent OEM type option so I hope this helps a few people out. I was originally going to wrap the chrome black but it actually matches the e-brake button, Nissan emblem and door handles so I think I’ll keep it chrome.
Shift knob:
You can find these on online (eBay) between $15.00 to $20.00 shipped from China. The common search words are “6 Speed Gear Shift Knob For Nissan X-Trail T30 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 07″.
You will need this adapter:
- Price: $7.99
- Description: Kei Project Metric Thread Stainless Steel Shift Knob Shifter Manual Stick Adapter Insert Kit 12×1.25 to 10×1.25 Lock Nut Included
- Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2SPAWU
Before:
Parts:
After:
Community Member Credit: Kristian Abrams
The installation was very simple. Just take off the rail brackets that attach the seat to the floor of the car and weld those on the rails of the Recaro.
Community Member Credit: Justin Funck
Notes:
- Nismo Recaro Sportser CS Seat.
- 100% bolt up and go.
- Seat height modified to accommodate 6”3 driver with helmet.
- It’s actually a passenger side seat that I modified for the driver. Recline knob is still accessible. My car didn’t come factory with side airbags so that wasn’t an issue for me.
Credit: kukx30de
Found a set of Heated 7th gen seats locally that were in good shape. Got them home, cleaned them up, some modifications using the 5th gen bottom frame and 7th gen backrest and voila they work great!
Still to do:
- Add some leather on bottom of frame to cover up some open areas
- Mate heated seat wiring to 5th gen harness
- Figure out how to fit 7th gen thigh extender on 5th gen driver frame
- Complete driver side
I can already say the 7th gen seat is so much better to ‘hug’ the body. I have 5.5 gen seats and I always slide around. Something to liven up the interior as part of celebrating 350k miles!
Update 4-14-2023
- And we have successful test fit and working! Minor sticking of the position switches that need a little filing and re-fitting. I was also able to use the 7th gen side trim. Thigh extension also fully functional
- Next thing will be to get the power lumbar working.
- Tried the seats around the block and just love the hug feeling vs sliding around in the 5.5gen seats I had!
Cheers!
Credit: Noah Vella
Notes:
- I got them off by hand (pull and twist). Cleaned up rust, painted with Por-15
- Heated up the new pedal pads with a heat gun
- Lubed the pedal with sprayaway glass cleaner
- Installed by hand/small flat head
- Total time: 20 mins
- Total price: $85
- In my opinion, it’s well worth the time and money spent
