What did you do to your M or Q Today ....

[Satak528]

How difficult is the replacement of the start button with the red GTR button? Did you get the bourbon (or as you described it, "peanut-butter") interior from a wrecked M?

Yes, off of a wrecked M. Worth every penny.

It took 15 min for the button swap. Love it!

[Larz]

The black beast is now 100% LED ... including fender turn signals and front/rear turn signals. Thanks to Moedawg and IylaKol's high praises for Vled's I changed the rears on my M to the V3 Triton Ambers and they are 100% the best ever! I had 127-SMD's in the rear which were barely visible in bright sunlight but at night were soooo bright with the top-firing LEDs that I worried about blinding the person behind me in a turning lane LOL.
The V3's are not the typipcal LED with SMDs - they have a dispersing lens over the actual light element (Phillips)and they fill the entire housing evenly and very brightly - even in direct sunlight. They are a little pricey, but these are the only set that actually fills the housing like the OEM bulbs (actually better). These bulbs are adjustable - meaning you can set just how far into the housing the bulb will reach - for my M35, I left the bulb in the least protruding position to fill the reflector completely. The shade of amber is not as dark as the OEM bulbs - I actually like this lighter shade much better. I also used non-V3 Vleds for front signals, fender turn signals, trunk lights, and the entire interior.
Here is the web link for the rear amber bulbs:

http://www.vleds.com/v3-triton/bulb-system.html

You will need to purchase the 'base adapter' that fits our existing sockets.

1 x V3_A-C Triton Amber V3_A high power bulb system 7440 / 7443 1 pair $99.98
1 x V3 system base adapter 7443 / 7440 1 pair $4.99

If you don't have a resistor already installed on the wires I recommend the following pre-wired adapters for the front / rear turn signals: (plug-n-play)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380400050424?ss ... 1439.l2649

For the fender turn signals I used these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111012758640?ss ... 1439.l2649
*** required a slight mod as the bulb ends don't fit snug in the housing as shipped ***

I capital "L" the new look ! Thanks again Moedawg and IylaKol for turning me on to this website! After installing, NO error on dash, no hyper-flash. Just crisp on-off blinking.

Tomorrow I will do the Griot's leather treatment on my M and the girlfriend's G.

[MOWellsinVA]

I love those bourbon seats, and would love to see the change in my own black on black M.

[Larz]

Today I decided to finally do some carbon fiber wrap on a couple pieces of the interior. I saved the multi-function switch panel (A/C NAV,etc) for last because I knew from the tutorial in here how much time and work it was going to take. I took the dash trim off, removed the switch panel, removed the backing (maybe 12 screws) and the circuit board and all the individual buttons so it looked exactly like the piece in the tutorial. I had two pieces of carbon fiber left over from the center console ... each about 1 sq ft.

It was about this time I reralised the width of the switch cover is longer than 12 inches. ARGH!!!

I can't drive the beast without this panel installed so ...... I put each little button back in it's place (ALL 27 !), re-attachced the circuit board and cover, then re-installed the panel back into the dash. (grumbling and whining the whole time)

Then I proceeded to the extra bay in my garage where I have my gym equipment and a professional boxing bag. I round-house kicked the living crap out of it, then I punched the bloody bastard till I was completely out of breath. Then I calmly went into ther house, showered, and orderd a new 2ft peice of carbon fiber from Ebay knowing that in 2-3 days I will have to re-do all this stuff again.

There will be pics when I finish .........

[DeanM45]

Today I decided to finally do some carbon fiber wrap on a couple pieces of the interior. I saved the multi-function switch panel (A/C NAV,etc) for last because I knew from the tutorial in here how much time and work it was going to take. I took the dash trim off, removed the switch panel, removed the backing (maybe 12 screws) and the circuit board and all the individual buttons so it looked exactly like the piece in the tutorial. I had two pieces of carbon fiber left over from the center console ... each about 1 sq ft.

It was about this time I reralised the width of the switch cover is longer than 12 inches. ARGH!!!

I can't drive the beast without this panel installed so ...... I put each little button back in it's place (ALL 27 !), re-attachced the circuit board and cover, then re-installed the panel back into the dash. (grumbling and whining the whole time)

Then I proceeded to the extra bay in my garage where I have my gym equipment and a professional boxing bag. I round-house kicked the living crap out of it, then I punched the bloody bastard till I was completely out of breath. Then I calmly went into ther house, showered, and orderd a new 2ft peice of carbon fiber from Ebay knowing that in 2-3 days I will have to re-do all this stuff again.

There will be pics when I finish .........

The Infiniti M workout program! I can see the DVDs for sale at 2AM on tv now!!

[06M4.5]

it's all good as long as the bag doesn't hit you back because if it does you'll really have problems

[06M4.5]

I was told next Megan mufflers will be different

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-2-5-Quad- ... 5b&vxp=mtr

who's getting the 1st set?

[Larz]

LOL Freddie & Dean. I highly recommend a boxing bag for every garage ... a great stress reducer and tantrum target !
Good side is: I am now well trained in dash, front & rear turn signals, seat fillters, and air cleaners. I can alsao burp on request in the form of a sentence

[White-Rush]

I was told next Megan mufflers will be different

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-2-5-Quad- ... 5b&vxp=mtr

who's getting the 1st set?

Seriously????

[06M4.5]

I installed a port on my rear deck so that I could get more bass from the trunk.

[06M4.5]

Just took this:

[InfinM3506]

Any difference in Sound? and did you upgrade any of your system or speakers? this is the Bose has no lows system right? Sorry in a the AV industry so not a big Bose fan even know it is in my car.

[06M4.5]

I replace the front tweeters some time ago with Ifinity 2oh tweeters.

I also added this sub set up:



I can shut off the 2 12's as I kept my oem Bose sub when wanting to see movies with the oem 14 speaker set up.

Now with the added 4" port I get more base in the cabin.

[robert_4.5_S]

I really like your box Freddie. Im thinking about getting a new box, because the one i have now is too big. I made special box so the woofer box could be pushed more inside but everytime i hit the gas it slides off.

[06M4.5]

my box moves too when I drive the car hard.

You need to pass around my house so that I can take a look, your box looks really good too.

post a pic when you have a chance.

[Uskeche]

I replace the front tweeters some time ago with Ifinity 2oh tweeters.

I also added this speakers sub set up:



I can shut off the 2 12's as I kept my oem Bose sub when wanting to see movies with the oem 14 speaker set up.

Now with the added 4" port I get more base in the cabin.

Great work. I do have speaker installation program for coming weekend. Will post pics after completion.

[06M4.5]

Thanks Uskeche

I'll be waiting for your pics

[rics8]

I changed out my door lights to brighter ones

[Larz]

Today:
Griot's chrome wheel cleaner
complete wash
complete claybar
Griot's #3 polish
Best Of Show wax x 2
undercarriage spray
rubber treatment all around
put away tidy in the garage
.... now I shall take my bum to my raft in the pool with a large cuppa Iced SunTea
DO NOT DISTURB

[rxmclaren7]

put new brakes on the car yesterday!! the improvement is quite impressive!

[Minus (-)]

Changed my reverse leds to brighter ones.....

13 led reverse light (old ones)


Cree led single beam reverse light (new ones)


Side by side


Big Head


The Results

[DeanM45]

Changed my reverse leds to brighter ones.....

13 led reverse light (old ones)


Cree led single beam reverse light (new ones)


Side by side


Big Head


The Results

Nice! Where did you source them?

[Minus (-)]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400332373465?ss ... 1439.l2649

got it from there....i have to admit that they are slightly too big to fit in the housing of my 08'...had to take a dremmel to the edges of the housing to make it fit.....i barely touched it, just zigged each corner once a twice and presto!

[06M4.5]

I upgraded my courtesy lights under my car, I went from 60 leds to 90 leds

[robert_4.5_S]

I upgraded my courtesy lights under my car, I went from 60 leds to 90 leds

Please post the pic so we can see the difference



Over the weeknd I rewired my puddle light as well as footwell lights. So now they all work. Also installed mirror covers with LED's

[jmichael97]

I upgraded my courtesy lights under my car, I went from 60 leds to 90 leds

Please post the pic so we can see the difference



Over the weeknd I rewired my puddle light as well as footwell lights. So now they all work. Also installed mirror covers with LED's

make a thread about the mirror covers man. you know like instalation, a review and stuff... i was interested. itl be a big help

[06M4.5]

Robert I'll have a pic one night when it's not raining.

[robert_4.5_S]

Robert I'll have a pic one night when it's not raining.

Maybe today

[robert_4.5_S]

make a thread about the mirror covers man. you know like instalation, a review and stuff... i was interested. itl be a big help

I can make DIY, still need to connect one mirror. Just give me couple of days

[06M4.5]

Robert with white leds?