barnum Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Anyone ever done one? I hate the center console design in my 02. I have to change it. Any pics of one done? Any retrofits from other vehicles/models? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Maybe an 05+ xterra console could be modified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Why dont you like the center? It was updated for your year -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 I have a pathy. I know it was updated for the xterra in 02 but was it also for the path? Anyways, there's no open storage area, the console box overhangs the cupholders, it all sits too low between the seats, and it just seems like a overall poor design in my opinion compared to previous vehicle's I've owned. It's just not very practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 hmmm i could have sworn they changed that in 02, oh well. Here is what i'm talking about this is out of an 03 They moved the cup holders forward making for better access. see if you can track down an 03 or 04 center console and that solves some problems for you. -Kyle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 I can't really tell a difference between the 02 and the 03 in the pic you posted. Fundamentally a different design will be necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Well, they did change it, The earlier gen have it much worse than the later models Here is a 97 (which should reflect all R50's that came with 3.3's, someone correct me if im wrong) And the updated version out of an 03, notice the smaller center console storage and taller cup holders Is your biggest complaint the cup holder design? I think i may have solution for you if that is your issue. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 My center console looks similar to the 03 both in cupholder design and center storage box although I have a manual transmission. My biggest complaints are actually open storage trays and center console height. Cupholder design is more of a side note. If you look at this image of an 05 xterra, console height is just a little higher, there's a dash tray, and the overall layout is a lot cleaner. More modern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 ah okay, if it was the cup holders, i was just going to suggest popping over to a junkyard and getting some single cup holders out an 88-94 nissan maxima and instaliing it in lower pocket under the radio, assuming you have a single din radio of course. They look like this They just pop out, pretty clever and i believe a universal single din fitment. But that would sick to see if an xterra center would work, report back if you make it work. -Kyle -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) After peeking in my pathy, I'm doubting the xterra console dash tray would fit. I'd almost have to cut it out I believe just eyeballing it since the shifter in the pathy appears to be much closer to the center dash than the xterra. About considering just doing one myself. Though I wouldn't even know how to begin and I'd be scared that it'd come out looking ridiculous. Maybe get rid of the huge shift boot and go for a simplistic shift design like an automatic has. Here's a sample idea: Edited November 20, 2013 by barnum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Just to have the (IIRC) correct info out there: the interior (dash, wheel, etc) of the pathy was redesigned along with the facelift in 1999.5. The center consoles are the same from 1999.5 to 2004. The only differences being on options like auto/manual, 4x2/4x4, heated seats etc. That said however, if you don't like it, I think a flat piece of aluminum would be a good place to start, and you could build it so it surrounds the shifter, and then "steps up" into a cupholder and then armrest. Kinda like this: http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Interior-Parts-Accessories/Subwoofer-Security-Console.aspx?t_c=9&t_s=411&t_pt=8379&t_pn=TFY066-03 You may be able to take some measurements and retrofit it in, or copy the design. Just some ideas Edited November 21, 2013 by Karmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Kinda like this: http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Interior-Parts-Accessories/Subwoofer-Security-Console.aspx?t_c=9&t_s=411&t_pt=8379&t_pn=TFY066-03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks for the info Karmann. Here's a rough draft of something I have in mind. I'll have to do a slight step down for the tcase shifter. You can see how much room that frees up as opposed to the wasted space with OEM. Not quite sure how I'd do the tray yet. This would be cheaper and possibly easier than trying to retrofit a different vehicle's console in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Or you can always use ammo cans, that's a popular solution among Jeepers, and cutting/making it fit in the plastic console shouldn't be too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 True. I used to be a Jeep guy, but I'm not too keen on the metal consoles however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 True. I used to be a Jeep guy, but I'm not too keen on the metal consoles however. Wood? Easy to work with, solid.... Cover it in carpet or a cla$$y varnish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River044road Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 This is what you really need to do http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/4093/PreviewComp/SuperStock_4093-3330.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 This is what you really need to do http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/4093/PreviewComp/SuperStock_4093-3330.jpg I would only need that if I was tracking Bin Laden down. Try explaining that interior to an officer who pulls you over. "Sir it's not what is looks like..." I think I may indeed go with a vinyl wrap and make the subframe from MDF since it cuts uniformly, can be sanded down easily, and is pretty cheap if i happen to botch it a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River044road Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Haha never been a problem, but what does it not look like now you're making me suspicious that your're up to something suspicious. There's nothing illegal about it. Edited November 25, 2013 by River044road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Any further progress? Mine is currently broken, so I'm curious about options. (the lid/storage thingy has came apart from the bottom storage....not sure whether to try to glue it back on or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnum Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Well, I did a mockup of what I wanted but quickly realized it may take more effort than I want to put in since it would have to look OEM for me to like it enough. I'll take a picture sometime of the module I made, it was only a replacement of the piece around the shift boots, not the actual storage box. If you are looking to do a full replacement, then your possibilities are wide open. You could design something alot more useful than the stock setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 So there's nothting that's a close fit...I was hoping there was something that was similar between other models. QX4 vs Pathy, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 this is out of an 03 They moved the cup holders forward making for better access. Even something this similar would be an upgrade for mine....wondering if it's a direct bolt-in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Should be. But you'll need the whole console assembly. Sent from my Moto X! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Is the storage compartment the same size? Just different cupholder position/size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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