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by Hackney
Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Bathurst 1000.
Replies: 2
Views: 1449

Re: Bathurst 1000.

They might be also bringing back the "Godzilla" back,because of our "supercar" changes.Penske also looks like he will be using the Mustang with his link up with DJR.Looking good for the future of racing in this category.Also our "Bathurst 12hr" is on again early next ye...
by Hackney
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: New oil black after 1day
Replies: 5
Views: 3197

Re: New oil black after 1day

Hi My Qashqai is going in for a first service on 4 October. It is a 1.6 CVT, but I intend to check the oil colour when I pick it up, and shall then keep a close eye on how quickly it changes to black. My car was meant to have been serviced when I bought it from the dealer, but they have agreed to s...
by Hackney
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Bathurst 1000.
Replies: 2
Views: 1449

Bathurst 1000.

Thought you guy's & gal's might want to see Nissan's entry in the "Great Race" (Nissan Altima.)
by Hackney
Tue Aug 30, 2016 1:25 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Headlight "Upgrade".
Replies: 0
Views: 1408

Headlight "Upgrade".

Have just upgraded my hi-beams(H7s) to Phillips +130s X-Treme vision plus.What a difference compared to the stock bulbs.Have always found cars of Asian "origin" to be "lacking" in this dept.(certainly compared to our home grown Falcon's & Commodores) I have +120s in my Ford(t...
by Hackney
Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: F.A.Q
Topic: Diesel or Petrol 1.6?
Replies: 23
Views: 15952

Re: Diesel or Petrol 1.6?

Hi 400 & rising,I purchased a Qashqai about a month ago(2litre 6spd petrol,manual) these motors,unfortunately are not available in the UK variants(Australia only.).Stoked with it,car is well put together & well finished off.(Came out of the Sunderland plant.)Cheers:):)
by Hackney
Sat Jul 30, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: New "Qashqai"
Replies: 17
Views: 9174

Re: New "Qashqai"

Thanks Dave on the specs. Interesting what goes on round the world Our "Spec's) (Australia) are a lot different to the UK.Most brands(generally) tend to go with bigger engines for our market place.(people are not interested in the smaller capacity engines,especially with our vast distances.) C...
by Hackney
Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: New "Qashqai"
Replies: 17
Views: 9174

Re: New "Qashqai"

Bullyboy, do not forget we are talking about Australian QQ's. Although they apparently come out of Sunderland they do have different Specs. There are I believe an : ST & Ti with 2,0L DIG Naturally Aspirated Engines and the TS & TL that have 1,6L Turbo Diesels. I have attached a brief engine...
by Hackney
Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Members Gallery
Topic: New "Qashqai"
Replies: 17
Views: 9174

Re: New "Qashqai"

Congrats. Magnetic Red looks very nice. I wish we had the option of a 2-litre engine here! Was the bonnet (hood) deflector supplied as standard or did you persuade the dealer to add it? :) Stone deflector & headlight guards were on the car when we looked at it.(failed previous sale.)but general...
by Hackney
Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Sunderland Plant Tours.
Replies: 4
Views: 2598

Re: Sunderland Plant Tours.

Gel wrote:Unsure, am sure others will advise- but you can get a glimpse here: :o

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rcDv98yZ7M
Many thx!Cheers:):)Ron.
by Hackney
Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Main QashQai Discussion
Topic: Sunderland Plant Tours.
Replies: 4
Views: 2598

Re: Sunderland Plant Tours.

You could give this place a try : http://rnconsulting.co.uk/lean-tours/ or call the Main Nissan Sunderland Switchboard at 01914150000 - Hope this helps Dave ;) Incidentally I was in the UK in Feb and visited the Mini Factory with my brother (he had just bought a new Clubman) and these visits are we...