2017.5 Murano Platinum Upgrades!

assad · Feb 4, 2018

So I installed the LEDs today, buying me some time until the weather gets warmer.

I spaced the LEDs equally across the board toward the back. I use some hot glue to seal the wires coming from the LEDs and wire loom to run the wires across the board, attaching them to the frame with cable ties.

I tested the LEDs and they look beautiful, very bright also. You can change the color of the LEDs and brightness as you like...

TiberiusGavier · Feb 5, 2018

assad said:
So I installed the LEDs today, buying me some time until the weather gets warmer.

I spaced the LEDs equally across the board toward the back. I use some hot glue to seal the wires coming from the LEDs and wire loom to run the wires across the board, attaching them to the frame with cable ties.

I tested the LEDs and they look beautiful, very bright also. You can change the color of the LEDs and brightness as you like...

Very stylish, looks great!

PaulDay · Feb 5, 2018

assad said:
So I installed the LEDs today, buying me some time until the weather gets warmer.

I spaced the LEDs equally across the board toward the back. I use some hot glue to seal the wires coming from the LEDs and wire loom to run the wires across the board, attaching them to the frame with cable ties.

I tested the LEDs and they look beautiful, very bright also. You can change the color of the LEDs and brightness as you like...

Assad,

They look great, can't wait to see them on the car. They are really going to improve the lines of the Murano and the lighting will make it stand out.

I was considering buying your lighting setup and replacing the ones that came with my running board. I like that it has the ability to change colors.

My installers (My boys) are arguing that the lights can be replaced later without too much trouble. They've also come up with a way to install the OEM GLK along with the lights already on the running board. Right now the LED modules are perpendicular on the running board, with a screw in each channel. By rotating the LED modules, and placing both screws in the inner channel, the outer channel is free for the GLK. The middle bracket will need about 1/2 inch cut off at the end for the GLK clearance. Also I was "Informed" that my lighting scenario was butt-backwards! For "Safety" the blue lights should be tied to the shifter so that they're always on unless in drive and the white GLK should work as designed, to light your way as you approach your car. Boy did they love throwing that in my face

, who always has stressed safety first when working on our cars. So I guess they win on this one

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Have a good day.

PaulDay · Feb 5, 2018

Chromed mirror backs arrive!

UPS just dropped off the replacement OEM rear mirror backs that I had sent out to be chrome plated. They look great and can't wait to install them. They now weigh about three times more then when I sent them out and really feel like they're made from metal now. Include is a picture. I'll post pictures when installed.

Have a good day.

assad · Feb 5, 2018

They don't look like chrome to me, maybe because of the reflection. But they do look good, just not sure how it will make the overall look of the car, they will stand out for sure.

PaulDay · Feb 6, 2018

assad said:
They don't look like chrome to me, maybe because of the reflection. But they do look good, just not sure how it will make the overall look of the car, they will stand out for sure.

Oh they're chrome alright. The pictures don't do them any justice. Looks and feels like any chromed assembly from the factory.

I own a black Fiat 500 the my mother-in-law drives that has the outside mirrors chromed and when I saw a demo video of 2015 Rouge special sport edition that had the outside mirrors chromed I like how it changes the appearance of the car from the front, they kind of disappear in the reflections.

My wife told me to just put them on, but I feel I need to wait for the warmer weather before starting mess with these chrome pieces. I'm afraid that they might ripple or separate in the cold. Once installed, this shouldn't be an issue.

Have a good day.

assad · Feb 12, 2018

Hi Paul, or anyone else...

Can you tell me where the hole is located for me to drill? I cannot tell for sure by looking at the diagram.
Maybe the Murano does not have the template as depicted in the diagram?

PaulDay · Feb 12, 2018

assad said:
Hi Paul, or anyone else...

Can you tell me where the hole is located for me to drill? I cannot tell for sure by looking at the diagram.
Maybe the Murano does not have the template as depicted in the diagram?

You need to pop your sill off. You'll see another one of those white wire brackets. That's the bracket in the picture. Pull the padding back and you'll see the hole. Also, take note that one view is the driver's side and the next view is on the passenger's side. Kind of confusing how they did that. It should fall in between the 1st and 2nd hole plugs under the sill. I'll take a look at mine and verify.

Have a good day.

PaulDay · Feb 19, 2018

assad said:
Hi Paul, or anyone else...

Can you tell me where the hole is located for me to drill? I cannot tell for sure by looking at the diagram.
Maybe the Murano does not have the template as depicted in the diagram?

Assad,

How did the running board installation go? Did you finish it? Hopefully you took a few pictures.

Next week I'll be installing mine, if everything falls into place. I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures.

Have a good day.

assad · Feb 19, 2018

Hi Paul,

I wanted to get it done this weekend, but believe it or not, it was snowing here this weekend.

I postponed until next weekend, hopefully, we will have some nice weather.

PaulDay · Feb 19, 2018

assad said:
Hi Paul,

I wanted to get it done this weekend, but believe it or not, it was snowing here this weekend.

I postponed until next weekend, hopefully, we will have some nice weather.

I know about the snow. I'm about 150 miles or so above you. After March 12, I'll have an oversized two car garage under my new home. Let the snow fly and the cold freeze, I'll be nice and warm finishing up my upgrades. It will be so nice to be able to not have to worry finishing up a job in a time frame because of weather.

Have a good day.

PaulDay · Feb 21, 2018

AX-DSP Audio Equalizer update.

I ordered the AX-DSP audio equalizer and required T-harness around the second week of January. The T-harness has been on back-order since then. I called my installer yesterday for an update and he was still waiting, said he'd check in the morning and let me know.

Well I called the manufacturer and was told that they had an factory order in for 400 T-harnesses used for Nissan Bose radios. Delivery date to the manufacturer is May 1st, which means I'll get mine sometime in mid May. They already have a back-order of 11 units, so I guess I don't have to worry about not getting one.

With that kind of wait, I'm going to go ahead and install the new door speakers and rear amp for the woofer. I wanted to wait until I had the AX-DSP installed to get a clear picture of the audio quality difference with a stock system, but this mud is driving me crazy every time I have to take a long trip, which seems to be daily now that I've bought a new house 40 miles away.

BTW, I'm still waiting for the Nissan dealer to call that he's received the SD card from Clarion that hopefully will restore the audio quality and Bose functions. I'll be posting as soon as that's completed.

Have a good day.

0gravOMG · Feb 21, 2018

Hey Paul,

Why are you using an air lift? What's it good for?

PaulDay · Feb 21, 2018

0gravOMG said:
Hey Paul,

Why are you using an air lift? What's it good for?

Check this discussion. I've posted pics.

http://www.nissanmurano.org/forums/82-1st-gen-2003-2007/217297-i-ve-confused-myself.html

Have a good day.

0gravOMG · Feb 21, 2018

Thanks.

For our 3rd gens the towing capacity is 1500 lbs., I wonder why it's 2000 lbs. less than 2nd gens. I thought I read somewhere that 2nd gens really had 1500lb as well, and the wording for the 3500lb in the manual was odd, which made people think it has a tow capacity of 3500lbs (I could be wrong).

Would you suggest that same item you're using for me, if I'm towing up to 1250-1500lbs occasionally, but normally around 300-600 lbs.?

PaulDay · Feb 22, 2018

0gravOMG said:
Thanks.

For our 3rd gens the towing capacity is 1500 lbs., I wonder why it's 2000 lbs. less than 2nd gens. I thought I read somewhere that 2nd gens really had 1500lb as well, and the wording for the 3500lb in the manual was odd, which made people think it has a tow capacity of 3500lbs (I could be wrong).

Would you suggest that same item you're using for me, if I'm towing up to 1250-1500lbs occasionally, but normally around 300-600 lbs.?

I highly recommend the air lift kit. What's really nice about it once you add air for a level ride, you'll hardly notice any difference in the ride and handling, except for using a little more brake.

Super easy to install, although it does take a little to get the air bags into the springs, just make sure the fill nipples are facing down. I T'd the bags together and have the fill nipple coming thru the very bottom bumper right by the tow light connector.

I'll try to take a couple pics tomorrow and post them so you can see for yourself.

Have a good day.

0gravOMG · Feb 22, 2018

Thanks! I have to drive some 1500 miles with a 4'x8' U-Haul soon. I think this will help. And I doubt it matters, but I have an AWD.

PaulDay · Feb 22, 2018

assad said:
Hi Paul,

It looks like you cannot purchase the rubber grommet (H) separately, it is part of the whole GLK.

Looking at the diagram, it looks like it is a special grommet, do you know where I can get something similar?

Assad,

I was prepping the running boards to install an aluminum u-channel to mount the Murano GLK to it. I was going thru the GLK hardware bag and found that there was 4 of the grommets. I'll only be using two if them. If you're interested in the other two, PM me and I'll have my wife mail them to you.

You might have to cut the inside hole a little larger due to the size of your wires. The last one will probably be pretty tight due to the connectors on the ends of your lights.

Pic attached.

assad · Feb 23, 2018

Thanks Paul,

That's very kind of you!

PM sent...

dminot · Feb 23, 2018

"Replace Side Marker, License Plate, Turn Signal (Back changed from Orange to Red) and Backup lights with equivalent LEDs ? Finished"

Paul,

Can you link to the bulbs you purchased for the side marker and turn signal bulbs?

Was this a simple swap or are there more steps involved? I've read something about double-time blinking happening when leds are used for the signals.

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