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Any help greatly appreciated, Nissan parts people only seem to understand only what is printed in their parts books (maybe for job security?) . Leather Nissan OEM seat covers only, IF they are a direct cross-over fit: not faux leather, leather-like, looks like leather, ... If they had the same base seat SKU part number, that would work; but I don't have access to nested BOM's from Nissan :-( And if Nissan makes perforated leather seats (gray color), cool: that's what I would prefer! But OEM Nissan (real) leather seat covers that would be a direct fit would certainly work :-) Thanks!

I am looking for Mcgard wheel locks. The lug size may be 9/16-18, but I have not confirmed it yet (?) ........................................................................... Never mind, it's a 14MMX1.5 NUT MAG SHANK (close to the Nissan Parts man tape-rule measures above.)

USAA is cool on 2016 NV3500 SL High Roof's for a consumer loan :-) Just let them know from the get go, as well as your dealer. 5.6% for 5 years, 25% down (I was just glad to get a leftover 2016 v8 - I got around 16.7 mpg on my interstate travel home driving 60+/- 10mph on cruise control mostly.) USAA even gave me a big discount on my motorcycle loan with Progressive, since USAA only has 5 States that they carry motorcycle insurance in. I'll have to check Navy Federal out too since so many knowledgeable people are using them: for my motorcycle perhaps?? |:-o

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Where are your 'butt-dyno' results documented at? Lip service and toilet paper do not count. Pressure, volume, and temperature have direct thermodynamic relationships: PERIOD. Louder exhaust sounds and consciously easing off the throttle help spammers sell a lot of things on the web. There are few if any improvements you can make to increase performance of an OEM EFI motor except for perhaps exhaust shields to eliminate engine temperature variations (and proper maintenance.) I don't know what you are selling, but I'm not interested in your lip service.

I'm not going to tell happy experts anything, but I would just like to make a couple of observations since I am an engineer. 1. engineered air volumes increased by removing large items inside the air box retards air flow-through, and 2. the snorkel inside the air box maintains a more constant temperature which equates to better performance: reducing engine intake temperature variations (i.e. - from startups to running expressway speeds on hot or cold days either one.) Personally, I think it's a well engineered design. Every truck's configuration, owner's driving style, and location's weather are different though, so being a happy camper comes first. Drive Safe!

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! That looks perfect. I like your logic of placing the stool shed far away too (as well as your fan/cover choice.) At first, I thought the added light may be better centralized in the length of the van, but the logistics of the stool room makes sense (a smelly subject :-) As well it may be a perfect use of space beside my motorcycle (w/ storage cabinets beside it), opening up the front floor space for living. Normally, you only get one cut in the roof, so this is a hard decision for everyone. Thanks for your timely pics! Your van looks sharp!

This was exactly my concern. I test rode a 2016 v8 2500 tall earlier this year, and it rode like Crown Vic (like a dream imo.) And then last week, I test rode a 2017 3500 and it sounded like the trans was slipping w/ 50 miles on the clock. I can get a Ram Promaster if I want to replace transmissions yearly. Transmissions are complicated anyway, and with a new 7 sp model too makes it a chief concern. The Haitian sales lady just said, "Nooooo, it's brand new!", as she laughed half heartedly looking across the street and away from me (!) I have been getting no response from dealers once they see I am doing a detailed value analysis on the 2017 NV3500. I would be driving one right now if it were not for the loose/sloppy band-slap 2017 V8 transmission sounds (or if it, at least, rode as good as the 2016 NV2500 V8.) The transmission was the main unproven factor imo anyway, so it's time to start talking to Nissan Commercial "master mechanics" at this point if that is possible. Now that could be as simple as higher hp 2017 engines seem to sputter in low rpm's: versus the higher torque power range of the 2016 (or before 2017.) It could also be some towing adapter mechanism that got put on a lot of 2017's new transmissions before they found it was a concern. It is probably nothing, but I'd like to figure out what is wrong exactly: a new mechanical sound that helps mpg, or a too early for release engineering change. A local used Truecars.com had 3 - 2017 NV's for sale used with 1 - 2017 tall/v8 NV for sale. They had zero used 2016's of any type! In hindsight, ... doah!.

https://youtu.be/RIecj7UWaMs Here is an articulating jib, which almost has straight line fluid motion; and it can be bought from an US addressed company too. It also looks like it's over budget priced, but it is an extra degree of freedom in mobility too, which is an essential asset. It looks like the best thing going at the moment, and the fat lady is starting to chirp... so it looks like a safe purchase to make: that will not only increase my cubic capacity of the van, but will also relieve me of catching a 450 lb. motorcycle every now and then. Motorcycle front wheel chocks (like the Condor in the above post pic, but stationary to the floor and cheaper) can almost support a motorcycle alone, but an efficient room-wise strap over the front wheel may be almost all that is needed for stability, except for a couple of additional straps that do not take up essential floor space :-) It's starting to look like a plan now. This equipment in the video looks like a very high quality, precision made assembly.

Congrats, you are an inspiration. If you are in California, be sure to have an expert rv/van service to do the installation and put that invoice with your title (just in case.) I'll be interested in what you decide on. Adjustable seats is a strong point of the NV pickup truck front end, (that you can stretch your legs out instead of sitting on a pickle barrel like most vans.) 4 spinning seats with a central removable table would be something I'd like to work in. - ?

What's wrong? You should have the latest and greatest. Is it a worthwhile option? Alarm system is number one priority, and Nissan should have better than most since it's Japanese,but it's design stopped after it's model year market introduction day probably. Crooks and 3rd party alarm designers never quit; and i want a competitive alarm. The Viper seems to be used a lot (or I hear their alarm cycles in the ghetto constantly, but they could just be pissing off their neighbors!), I heard recently the auto-door opener and startup could be mapped by a nearby pc: to rip your car off! The Viper does not look expensive w/o auto-start and unlock options as well (esp. if it would be safer w/o those alarm features!). I guess an automatic 15 round Glock pistol with red-eye sites would not hurt though :-o But I am confident, the best is not an oem alarm: no matter how good it is comparatively with other trucks (even other Jap trucks too.) For only several hundred dollars more, 3rd party cameras and alarms would definitely be worth the premium imo. Best Buys near LA does not even have anyone in the mobile alarm or solar power products dept. Other employees sitting around not doing anything else, just keep referring you to an area no one from Best Buys is at :-(

And presto, from Youtube, http://www.rollinbike.com/eng/product.html There are still questions of tying down, shipping, etc... but it has secured ramps, and ties the bike down to the secured ramp to maintain balance: where I would be relying on gravity and approx. 36" wide front wheels. Their's looks custom engineered which is ok, except for the cost which I haven't seen yet (I can guarantee it's over $1,000 usd :-) Anyway, pretty cool toys he has. Other than cost, he looks like he has more tie downs not shown which is time added to load and unload. I think my greedy/cheap heuristic wins out so far: but he has less vertical room access required (vs. extra straps to keep bike upright with less strap leverage - time is money.) His is also a strict fixed path and mine would be variable upon different loading requirements effecting the pathway. I'm on the right track: effective and cheap (and poor :-(

Wouldn't a third party camera, like Pioneer or Panasonic, be better? Changing oem electronics may be more expensive in return for a partial solution. If the oem camera does anything well, I'd use it for that exclusively and get another night/larger/high definition camera in addition. When parked, the 3 other directions would also be nice for security as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7A-uwEib5Q

When you said wave, I though of 3 people on a bench front seat, sequentially bouncing up and down like a stadium wave. Now THAT would be cool, if anyone ever noticed. Motorcyclists are always doing high and low sign waves, but I never have time to take my eyes off the road to notice since I can be run over in a heartbeat. Safety First!

It looks like the Quality One team is working overtime! And this is the next best truck maker?? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w-HOiQo5OA