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6-27-2006
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 11:30 AM 7/18/2008 |
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Give it some time the front will drop some more. Looks good.
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3-21-2006
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (nmgoodthing) | 12:07 PM 7/18/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by nmgoodthing » | | Give it some time the front will drop some more. Looks good. |
yeah ...and do not cut your springs, especially the fronts  looking real good!!
oh... and 1.6.... hmmmmmm I dont know. Doesnt look that low
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jadeM45
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1-28-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (CakeDaddy) | 12:12 PM 7/18/2008 |
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I didnt measure the before, but it is a 40mm drop. The rear is good for me, the front is too high but i may just deal with it.
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maxnix
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1995 Q45, 1995 Q45t, 2000 Q45
Austin TX
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 4:13 PM 7/18/2008 |
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Nice caster wheels!
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M45-Zero260
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Rockford IL
2-7-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 7:25 PM 7/18/2008 |
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Looks awesome! I know you might really like the 'clean' look, however, sometimes a quality slight tint would make this car really stand out (and give you some privacy from on-lookers gazing at the fish driving by...lol) Seriously, give it some thought. You are in FL, it will protect your leather from the UV, keep your AC from working OT, protect you and your passengers from flying glass in the unlikely event of glass breakage, give you and your passengers privacy, and protect anything you might have in visible sight on your seats or floor from being seen easily (during holiday season, especially). It overall looks great, just my 2 cents about tint. Good job overall!!! (nice wheels too!) 
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regtwelve
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5-1-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (M45-Zero260) | 9:02 PM 7/18/2008 |
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Hot!
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saeedakobiakov
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04 M45
GLOSTA MA
2-8-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 11:57 AM 7/19/2008 |
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what is the diference in handaling vs. stock?thanks,
Saeed.
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F1SportsFan
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2003 Infiniti M45
Everett WA
12-22-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (saeedakobiakov) | 10:53 PM 7/19/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by saeedakobiakov » | | what is the diference in handaling vs. stock? thanks,
Saeed. |
I'd like to know also, any effect on body roll? Ride stiffness? Looking good!
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (F1SportsFan) | 5:46 PM 7/20/2008 |
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I fully plan on getting it tinted. Its going maybe 30%. On the handling, the car is great and very tight. It significantly reduced the bodyroll. I love it!
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paperfootball
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Oakland TN
6-18-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 5:41 AM 7/21/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by jadeM45 » | | I fully plan on getting it tinted. Its going maybe 30%. On the handling, the car is great and very tight. It significantly reduced the bodyroll. I love it! |
Love the car! FWIW, here is mine with 28% LLumar Formula One on the glass(35% on the windshield). 
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paperfootball
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6-18-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (paperfootball) | 5:42 AM 7/21/2008 |
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You might be able to see the tint better here...
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Mark Linkous
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2004 Infiniti M45 Desert Platinum
Siesta Key Fl
2-13-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 5:52 AM 7/21/2008 |
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Hello,
Jade, you might want to check out Huper Optik Nanoceramic window film. The heat rejection, compared to dyed or metal tints, must be experienced to believe. Since applying it, I have raised the climate control by ten degrees. I believe Mercedes Benz is using it OEM for the S Class and others.
Cheers,
ML
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (Mark Linkous) | 5:58 AM 7/21/2008 |
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Whats the difference on cost? I am looking at between 120 and 180 for the "regular stuff".
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Calvenn
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Infiniti M45 2003
omaha ne
7-18-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 9:15 PM 7/21/2008 |
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Very nice tint job!
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Mark Linkous
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2-13-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 5:09 AM 7/22/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by jadeM45 » | | Whats the difference on cost? I am looking at between 120 and 180 for the "regular stuff". |
Hello,
My tint cost $325.00. Some areas it does cost around $500.00. I think it is cheaper here in Florida due to the competition. If possible, go to a store that offers Huper Optik. They have a display which shows the differences between the technologies. The heat rejection has to be experienced to be believed.
Cheers,
ML
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F1SportsFan
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2003 Infiniti M45
Everett WA
12-22-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 8:13 PM 7/26/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by jadeM45 » | | On the handling, the car is great and very tight. It significantly reduced the bodyroll. I love it! |
Awesome! Where did you buy these from? Did the front end up settling a bit?
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (F1SportsFan) | 8:22 AM 7/28/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by F1SportsFan » | Awesome! Where did you buy these from? Did the front end up settling a bit? |
Not too much on the settling. I will have my contact see where you can get a set near you.
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 10:38 AM 7/28/2008 |
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If you are interested in the springs call http://www.autofashionusa.com. Tell them Brian from Mackin (not me but my buddy) sent you.
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LaCapitalRue
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3-16-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (paperfootball) | 8:03 PM 7/28/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by paperfootball » | Love the car! FWIW, here is mine with 28% LLumar Formula One on the glass(35% on the windshield).
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Can you post head on pictures. Curious to see how tinted windshield looks on the M!
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paperfootball
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6-18-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (LaCapitalRue) | 6:05 AM 7/29/2008 |
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This is about as close as I have--if it's too dark for you, you could always do 50%. I *love* the 35% on the windshield...
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xxNite
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Philadelphia PA
12-17-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (paperfootball) | 10:55 AM 7/29/2008 |
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Mannnnnn I can't get a break anywhere... I got the springs from ClutchKick and can't seem to find a shop with a reasonable labor rate to put them on the car.The St(d)ealer wants $1000 to swap them out. the other reputable place wants $550. What-da-Hell???
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saeedakobiakov
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04 M45
GLOSTA MA
2-8-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (xxNite) | 1:05 PM 7/29/2008 |
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DO IT YOURSELF.
ONE MAN JOB. JUST GET SPRING COMPRESSOR.
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (saeedakobiakov) | 1:26 PM 7/29/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by saeedakobiakov » | DO IT YOURSELF.
ONE MAN JOB. JUST GET SPRING COMPRESSOR. |
Its not that easy. Unfortunately with our cars you have to drop the entire front suspension to access the springs. Its not like most cars where you can unbolt the swingarm and push out the shock to access the springs. Its a bear from what I hear. Thats why I took it to my friends shop. The rears are really easy though. You can unbolt from the bottom and slide them out and slide the new ones in. It should be about 3-4 hours of labor if you have a lift and all the right tools. I paid $180 to have mine done.
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LaCapitalRue
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3-16-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (paperfootball) | 4:46 PM 7/29/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by paperfootball » | | This is about as close as I have--if it's too dark for you, you could always do 50%. I *love* the 35% on the windshield...
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It does look sweet. Any night vision issues? If so then 50% might be the ticket since heat reflection is my main goal.
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paperfootball
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6-18-2007
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (LaCapitalRue) | 10:39 AM 7/30/2008 |
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No issues at all for me, but I only drove my car 5K last year. :D
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saeedakobiakov
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04 M45
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2-8-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 7:28 AM 8/5/2008 |
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Hey man,
how does it drive?
do you still like it?
any problems?
i wish you could take a little better photo of the gap between rear tire and fender .
i got wider wheels/tires 9.1/2 on the back i worry it might rub.
may be one more photo for me , please?Thanks,
caug.
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (saeedakobiakov) | 7:51 AM 8/5/2008 |
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I love the how the car rides. Its tight and very precise. What type of picture would you like. The close up of the rear tire shows the gap. Do you want just a picture of just the gap?
| Quote, originally posted by saeedakobiakov » | Hey man,
how does it drive?
do you still like it?
any problems?
i wish you could take a little better photo of the gap between rear tire and fender .
i got wider wheels/tires 9.1/2 on the back i worry it might rub.
may be one more photo for me , please?Thanks,
caug. |
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 10:37 AM 8/5/2008 |
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This is the rear gap. I hope it shows what you are looking for. The one i took of the front didnt come out right. I will take anouther later and post it.
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 10:39 AM 8/5/2008 |
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Here are some new photos.     
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saeedakobiakov
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04 M45
GLOSTA MA
2-8-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 11:57 AM 8/5/2008 |
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i know i did ask you this, but do you still think it is firmer and crisper?
what is the offset and widthof your wheels? tires size?
any rubbing?
dont worry about the front , they will not rub.
thanks,
caug.
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (saeedakobiakov) | 12:14 PM 8/5/2008 |
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| Quote, originally posted by saeedakobiakov » | i know i did ask you this, but do you still think it is firmer and crisper?
what is the offset and widthof your wheels? tires size?
any rubbing?
dont worry about the front , they will not rub.
thanks,
caug.
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The rims are Lexion by Rays 201's. In Japan they are called Arthur Exchange. They are 20x8.5 +38 in the fronts and 20x9.5 +39 in the rear. The tires are toyo T1R's. They are 245/35/20 in the front and 275/35/20 in the rears.
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saeedakobiakov
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04 M45
GLOSTA MA
2-8-2008
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (jadeM45) | 6:01 PM 8/6/2008 |
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that is the same tires i got, but my are 275 35 18'' 45 off set.
i love t1rs.
sounds like it would be no problem with mine since yours off set 39.
tell me a little more about the feel of the spring.
cool man, thanks.
caug.
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jadeM45
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| « Re: Got the M dropped. (saeedakobiakov) | 8:15 AM 8/7/2008 |
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I would say that the car is "tight" the ride is much harder but not uncomfortable. My wife who is pretty not fond of mods thinks the car is just as comfortable to ride in as it was before. The car is more stable overall, very little body roll any more. I would give it a glowing review, I just wish it was about 1/2 lower in the front.
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