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menacekustoms
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Joined: Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:47 pm
Car: 1997 Infiniti Q45

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Well, thanks for the compliment. The color looks better after I clayed it and waxed it. I said it was a Cima. And thousands upon thousands of cars run oiled filters. As long as it's not over oiled, it shouldn't be an issue. But, as I said it came on the car, I didn't do it.


NightRiderQ45
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Joined: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:00 am
Car: 1998 Infiniti Q45
Location: Houston, TX

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Well I can speak from experience with the K&N oil filter. I had one on my car but eventually took it off. Yeah, I loved the sound of my car with it on, but once I had to clean the TB, there was soooo much black gunk coming out from the oiled air filter, I eventually threw it away.

menacekustoms
Posts: 84
Joined: Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:47 pm
Car: 1997 Infiniti Q45

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Well, unless someone wants to donate a stock air box, I'm pretty much stuck with what I got.

socalY33
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Joined: Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:48 am

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Hey Everyone

Long time lurker here deciding to finally "check in"

love all the nice Qs on this site.

this is my second Y33. my other one (97 Q45T - silver/black) was sold right before gas prices went through the stratosphere this past summer (phew!)

here's a photo of my still stock 2000 AE

i have some lowenhart wheels sitting in my garage that i'll mount once i have free time.

wait, was going to post a photo. im guessing i have to insert image from a site hosting the photo?

socalY33
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http://www.q45.org/gallery2/v/IMG_1410.JPG.html

this is the first Q I owned 1997 Q45T silver/black







and the new one pewter AE







coming soon

just got metallic tint put on front, and sides (not rear window since I am sick of getting tickets) photos up later.

3000k HID coming in this week.

ddin pioneer gps/dvd, remote start alarm, and a few other small things... not trying to get crazy w/ this car.

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timderiksen
Posts: 206
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:30 pm
Car: 1998 Q45t-wanna be cima

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bigfazolie
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:37 pm
Car: 1999 Infiniti Q45t

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Hey new to this site!!! I have a 1999 Infiniti Q45t with 215xxx MILES!!! Its a silver on black. Joined this site to see if you guys can help me with some ideas for my car!!!

xljdmq45lx
Posts: 9
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:59 pm
Car: 98' Infiniti Q45t

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I dont know if I posted here or not. but, heres my 98' Infiniti Q45t. Silver/Beige. 145K miles on it and still running strong.

Is anyone selling lowering springs for this y33? She's in dying need for a drop. Shadow is her name by the way. Thanks.

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oldmako
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Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:28 pm
Car: '99 Q45 190K Black&Tan '96 Silverado 5.0 245K '89 23' Irvette CC F351
Location: ocracoke
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Black & Tan

Stock except for the door dings, the dirty carpet, the wide tires, the d!ck up trim on the aft pax window, the wawa funnel jammed next to the ABS box, the eBay floor mats, the chip in the junk yard fog light, the tractor beam, the crack in the RR mud flap, the glow in the dark spy decoder ring, the rock chip in the windshield, the phaser, the rust, the non OEM tire weights, and the mark on the side of the drivers seat.

Stock. 130mph and it was still going when I lifted my foot. Schweet!



Oh well....no makie pic werk.

BadQ45t
Posts: 3249
Joined: Fri Jul 26, 2002 7:54 am
Car: 21' Leaf SL Plus (wife's car)
05' X-Terra S 4x4
97' Q45t SOLD! Miss the old girl
84 300ZX (Original Owner)
2016 Mercedes Benz S550e V8 Power and 35 MPG
Location: Half Moon Bay, CA

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There were several guys selling the Espelier lowering springs and the Teins as well. The car looks WAY better lowered. I would suggest finding the KYB SR Specials, there was as place seling them for a like $500 bucks too, do a search for those two items. You need to replace the shocks if you lower it. This combo will make the car ride completely different and give it a skidpad grip that is off the charts. I have added 19" rims and YR rated Bridgestone 050a Pole Positions and this car is like on rails now.

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yellow1342
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Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2003 10:00 am
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83k anniversary edition


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timderiksen
Posts: 206
Joined: Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:30 pm
Car: 1998 Q45t-wanna be cima

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kouki_kid wrote:
1997 Lowered on tanabe s14 springs 19x10.5" Falkens Custom intake other than that its all stock!
where did you get in intake from

bigfazolie
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Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:37 pm
Car: 1999 Infiniti Q45t

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lpreston
Posts: 70
Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:59 am
Car: 97 Q45

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Here is my 97....117k.

KMC Nova 20" wheels. KYB Blues and Espelir springs. Stillen exhaust.






Gwiazda_Y33
Posts: 4
Joined: Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:24 am
Car: 1998 Infiniti Q45t Silver/Black

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hi everyone. Im peter from chicago. im 17 nd my Q is my second car which i will never ever sell. its a 98 t loaded with everything and almost 66k miles.

in the near future i want to lower it, tint the windows, taillights and markers. I am also thinking of some 19s or 20s (KMC Nova or 7 spoke G35 rims)

sorry about the quality of these pics but they are off my phone. i am having my friend who is a photographer do a photoshoot in the spring once i get my baby detailed. enjoy =]






















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ale89se
Posts: 399
Joined: Mon Dec 16, 2002 10:16 pm
Car: s13 silvia

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burgy240
Posts: 573
Joined: Sun Jan 05, 2003 4:44 pm
Car: 2000 Q45 Ann. Edition Blk on Blk
Location: Florida
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2000 AE with Birdseye Maple on Black interior. clock at nightCurrent state. Will be getting better wheels and going lower as well as a few other mods.

QFourFive
Posts: 121
Joined: Tue May 19, 2009 7:09 pm
Car: 1998 Infiniti Q45/ Cima Y33
Location: Glen Allen, VA

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just got a 98 Q45 with 87000 miles black on black, did a led liscense plate light swap.

No pics yet, but they will be posted.

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dirtylarry
Posts: 38
Joined: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:40 pm
Car: 1997 infiniti q45, 2004 ford 150 supercrew

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what mine looks like for now, more changes coming

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Mopar
Posts: 308
Joined: Sun May 20, 2007 1:55 pm
Car: Infiniti Q45 1998

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Larry that Q is very nice. I always wanted to make my car just like that, but ran out of cash on maintenance

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dirtylarry
Posts: 38
Joined: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:40 pm
Car: 1997 infiniti q45, 2004 ford 150 supercrew

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^thank u sir

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Mopar
Posts: 308
Joined: Sun May 20, 2007 1:55 pm
Car: Infiniti Q45 1998

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Hey Ale89se ,

That view in the back is awfully familiar to me. Do you live in Glendale by any chance?

Ludeaem
Posts: 217
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:46 am
Car: 2000 Infiniti Q45 AE
Location: Greenville, SC

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seriously man, worry about yourself instead of trying to save what you think is the right thing to do. If people want their cars to fall apart by not doing their repairs thats their problem. Half your posts are bashing other owners. Get a life man.. it gets old.

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lpreston
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Joined: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:59 am
Car: 97 Q45

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I've spent several thousands of dollars repairing my Q getting it back up to safe and reliable driving condition in addition to cosmetic and and functional upgrades. I just didn't see the need to post that....its not the most glam part of the work I've done.

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dirtylarry
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Car: 1997 infiniti q45, 2004 ford 150 supercrew

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^^^^ X2

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StandardProspect
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Joined: Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:41 pm
Car: '93 240sx '98 Q45

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woohoo! got a '98 Q!




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ale89se
Posts: 399
Joined: Mon Dec 16, 2002 10:16 pm
Car: s13 silvia

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that pic was taken in arcadia up santa anita

after i washed her for the 4th

BadQ45t
Posts: 3249
Joined: Fri Jul 26, 2002 7:54 am
Car: 21' Leaf SL Plus (wife's car)
05' X-Terra S 4x4
97' Q45t SOLD! Miss the old girl
84 300ZX (Original Owner)
2016 Mercedes Benz S550e V8 Power and 35 MPG
Location: Half Moon Bay, CA

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Wow, that puppy is low. I assume you bagged it to get that low?

I am afraid of speed bumps with the tein 2" lowering springs, you must be VERY afraid, or I guess if your bagged you can pump it up....nice ride.

trajanH
Posts: 117
Joined: Sun May 24, 2009 7:58 am
Car: 1997 infiniti Q45T
Location: Southern California

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Add another q45 to the list. This one is a 97q45t Black on Black. I am digging it with the FX45 18 rims and 235/40/18 Fulda carat expresso tires.

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WhistlingDixie
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Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:39 pm

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My ride....

I found this site by accident, how kool is that? I'm looking for info into changing out the rack and pinion. Anyone have experience with theirs?


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