Modified by DirtAddsHP at 8:34 AM 5/14/2009
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: CakeDaddy at 7:25 PM 5/14/2009
Im planning on upgrading the Xeons and Maybe the Stereo.. Also upgrading the GPS would be nice if i can find something. and tinted windows is a must.
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: Petrol head at 7:22 PM 5/13/2009
google m45 vip and pick your stlye or see the members pictures in the vip section
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (Petrol head)
Posted by: saeedakobiakov at 8:15 PM 5/13/2009
i like this car.. it has rims/tint.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...3-m45
I know the car comes with xeons stock.. how would they compare to some aftermarket 6k's? also can i throw in a flip down navigation? the one in the car stock is quite aged IMO.
Modified by DirtAddsHP at 8:34 AM 5/14/2009
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: CakeDaddy at 7:25 PM 5/14/2009
| Quote, originally posted by DirtAddsHP » |
| I know the car comes with xeons stock.. how would they compare to some aftermarket 6k's? also can i throw in a flip down navigation? the one in the car stock is quite aged IMO. Modified by DirtAddsHP at 8:34 AM 5/14/2009 |
What color is your ride? The 6k bulds look good 
Its a step up from the 4300k, but nothing too dramatic or purple looking like the rice kids in the 89 civics.
Check my sig below for some mod ideas
Modified by CakeDaddy at 8:34 PM 5/14/2009
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: jadeM45 at 7:35 AM 5/15/2009
There is one person in the midst of a major audio upgrade which is taking them nearly a year and has been very tough.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...plete
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (jadeM45)
Posted by: DirtAddsHP at 10:58 AM 5/15/2009
| Quote, originally posted by DirtAddsHP » |
| i havnt gotten an M45 yet but im shooting for a black one.. they look super classy. |
holla!I got the sexiest\cleanest lowest mileage black one in the north/south/east & especially the west.
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: Petrol head at 11:18 PM 5/18/2009
| Quote, originally posted by CakeDaddy » |
| holla! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2690246 I got the sexiest\cleanest lowest mileage black one in the north/south/east & especially the west. |
i will get some pictures if you think i am 
you !
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: Petrol head at 11:21 PM 5/18/2009
| Quote, originally posted by DirtAddsHP » |
| i havnt gotten an M45 yet but im shooting for a black one.. they look super classy. |
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| dont kid your self |
Come’on man! Gimme a break. 
I was simply giving Austin aka DirtAddsHP an idea on how clean my car was if he wanted to buy it and you come along and cock block my efforts with the "dont kid yourself", but its all good, but please post pics of this M along with all the other papar work and odo reading you mentioned and lets let the members here be the judge. In no way am I promoting a looks competition between the Canadian M vs. the Amercian Dream M, but I'd love to see what you are me about. 
Make sure you get some good pics and make sure that owners gives you permission. I'd hate for you to post his or her pics on here and things get ugly. WARNING: My black car detail/polish/seal/wax skills 2nd to nonel this spring/summer and this black paint has never looked better, so come correct with the pictures.
Im waiting 
Trunk Lid
Nose
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| balck is nice but with age the swurl marks stand out even more , i would go with white or the grey if i had to buy one all over again ! ... |
Petrol Head... is your M black? This is all in good conversation, but I’m gonna have to call you on this comment "with age the swirls stand out...” I think if you maintain the cars color regardless of if its black, white, maroon, etc.. It will hold up. I’ve seen 2008-2009 Black cars with swirls right of the show room/car lot so, it all comes back to maintaining the color with the proper tools and products. Age is not a true factor if taken care of.
Modified by CakeDaddy at 8:15 PM 5/19/2009
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: Petrol head at 7:25 PM 5/19/2009
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| cakes my car is sliver - the owner is 2hrs in guelph ont away from where i am at i only see him when i head south - i will get the pick for you but thing is just like yours ... but its have never worked been parked in his garage under covers .... |
I need more popcorn & orange shasta Lets get the picture show started.
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: nmgoodthing at 8:14 PM 5/19/2009
Clicky
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: mcrews at 11:01 PM 5/19/2009
seriously, everytime I see your car I gotta wipe off my chin!! 
Could you shoot me the thread where you talked about your detailin?
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: jamestgk at 12:10 AM 5/20/2009
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2373835
as for the stereo you can add a upto date nave to the system and control it thru the dashbuttons.
http://www.discountcarstereo.c...=1017
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (nmgoodthing)
Posted by: CakeDaddy at 6:30 AM 5/20/2009
| Quote, originally posted by nmgoodthing » |
| Cakedaddy, I expect to see you here representing. |
Cool. Like I said earlier I’m not promoting a competition between me or anyone nor do I want to come off as cocky. I was just having a little fun with the guy up in Canada,but I really want to see the Ontario black M. Im anxious 
McCrews,
I've posted so many detail threads but here is my latest and greatest, but keep in mind that I am not a pro, but before every detail job….I do sleep at a holiday in express the night before
1. I wash the car here at home with a soft water system we have or you can go to a car wash where they have a reverse osmosis systems. Soft water is the best.
2. Pinnacle Clay Bar - Clay bar entire car and then rinse again.
3. Dry car with electric leaf blower
4. I use a Porter Cable 7424 to polish the car with the Menzerna SIP & white cut pad and then remove polish with micro fiber towel
5. Sealant.. I use Poor Boys pure sealant with the grey pay and remove it with another clean grey polish pad
6. PoorBoys Black Hole Glaze (black car product) apply with grey polish pad and remove with 3m micro fiber towel
7. PoorBoys Nattys Blue paste wax (black car product) applied by hand and removed with another 3m micro fiber towel.
8.I let step 7 cure for 2 hours and then another coat of wax with Meguiars Hi-tech Yellow #26 applied by hand and removed with another 3M fiber towel. This Meguiars Hi-Tech Yellow#26 is a hard wax in my opinion and really makes a difference, but only if you follow the earlier steps.
*Note
The polishing process is probably the most important process. Its important to make sure that the polish breaks down until its almost clear or translucent looking. Always keep plenty of micro fiber towels on hand. When applying the products...sometimes less is better. Too much can be a real pain.
The link below is a great source for detail answers and questions and this is also where I order my products and tools:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/
Modified by CakeDaddy at 7:48 PM 5/20/2009
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: jbillion at 2:53 PM 5/20/2009
Your M is so clean it is like a mirror.
I spent 4 hours detailing mine with Eagle One products and it still doesn't shine like yours. 
Here are some pics from 1 day after detail.
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (nmgoodthing)
Posted by: CakeDaddy at 6:32 PM 5/20/2009
| Quote, originally posted by nmgoodthing » |
| Cakedaddy, I expect to see you here representing. |
Wait...... Jeff, I just looked at this in more detail 
Which car are you bringing?
Jbill,
Looks nice and clean.
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: nmgoodthing at 8:14 PM 5/20/2009
I was hoping you could come and show that sweet M of yours since it is not often you see one that nice. It's not a competition, it's just Nissan/Infiniti enthusiast getting together showing their rides and enjoying some free grub.
Nissan Sport mag will be there. You might get a photo of you car in that mag. 
Sorry to threadjack guys.
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (CakeDaddy)
Posted by: Petrol head at 8:30 PM 5/20/2009
| Quote, originally posted by CakeDaddy » |
McCrews, I've posted so many detail threads but here is my latest and greatest, but keep in mind that I am not a pro, but before every detail job….I do sleep at a holiday in express the night before
2. Pinnacle Clay Bar - Clay bar entire car and then rinse again. 3. Dry car with electric leaf blower 4. I use a Porter Cable 7424 to polish the car with the Menzerna SIP & white cut pad and then remove polish with micro fiber towel 5. Sealant.. I use Poor Boys pure sealant with the grey pay and remove it with another clean grey polish pad 6. PoorBoys Black Hole Glaze (black car product) apply with grey polish pad and remove with 3m micro fiber towel 7. PoorBoys Nattys Blue paste wax (black car product) applied by hand and removed with another 3m micro fiber towel. 8.I let step 7 cure for 2 hours and then another coat of wax with Meguiars Hi-tech Yellow #26 applied by hand and removed with another 3M fiber towel. This Meguiars Hi-Tech Yellow#26 is a hard wax in my opinion and really makes a difference, but only if you follow the earlier steps. *Note The polishing process is probably the most important process. Its important to make sure that the polish breaks down until its almost clear or translucent looking. Always keep plenty of micro fiber towels on hand. When applying the products...sometimes less is better. Too much can be a real pain. The link below is a great source for detail answers and questions and this is also where I order my products and tools:
|
creative - i wonder if i can get a heated leaf blower i am in canada after all | Quote, originally posted by jamestgk » |
as for the stereo you can add a upto date nave to the system and control it thru the dashbuttons. |
i dont understand what this product does... could someone explain?
Post Title: Re: I took it personal (Petrol head)
Posted by: DirtAddsHP at 9:19 AM 5/21/2009
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| hol f***k i am gonna print this and put it in my garge for every one to see ...and even learn a thing or two .... leaf blower ! creative - i wonder if i can get a heated leaf blower i am in canada after all |
+1 thanks cake!
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: jus103 at 10:52 AM 5/21/2009
| Quote, originally posted by jus103 » |
| Japan Gloria Bumpers PAC Audio Video Intergration Kit |
what is that?
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: jus103 at 11:10 AM 5/21/2009
| Quote, originally posted by DirtAddsHP » |
what is that? |
Japan Gloria Bumpers are the Original Japan Bumpers for the Y34 which is called a Gloria in Japan.
PAC Audio Video Integration kit allows you to input video into the stock nav screen also audio through the SAT button if you are not using SAT Radio.
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (jus103)
Posted by: Petrol head at 11:49 AM 5/21/2009
nice car and nice resume. I wish I could see that Buddy Club coil over setup in person. How does that workwith the rears since the rears are in spring seats instead of wrapped around a strut/shock? Where the front a core swap?For the rears they give u a new coil spring for the spring seat. and then also a coilover shock with a spring as well.
| Quote, originally posted by CakeDaddy » |
| [QUOTE=jus103]Japan Gloria Bumpers Gloria Grill Buddy Club VIP Coilovers 20in Work Varianza D3S Window Visors 6k Philips Ultinon HID Bulbs Alpine DVA-9861 PAC Audio Video Intergration Kit nice car and nice resume. I wish I could see that Buddy Club coil over setup in person. How does that workwith the rears since the rears are in spring seats instead of wrapped around a strut/shock? Where the front a core swap?
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| Quote, originally posted by jus103 » |
PAC Audio Video Integration kit allows you to input video into the stock nav screen also audio through the SAT button if you are not using SAT Radio. |
so that would allow you to hook up a newer nav system?
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (DirtAddsHP)
Posted by: DirtAddsHP at 8:40 AM 5/26/2009
| Quote, originally posted by DirtAddsHP » |
| bump |
| Quote, originally posted by DirtAddsHP » |
so that would allow you to hook up a newer nav system? |
As for as I know, none of the aftermarket nav systems have RCA outputs for you to display the nav image on other screens.
The PAC Audio Video kit gives you 2 sets of RCA inputs which can be displayed on the stock nav screen. (ie. a dvd player and reverse camera)
What I have done with my system is added a Alpine DVD Head unit with RCA outputs, which plays dvd's and also has Ipod control.
So now when you hit the SAT radio button it switches the video/audio inputs on and I can play DVD's and music through my ipod/iphone
Here is a pic of the head unit.
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (jus103)
Posted by: paperfootball at 4:18 PM 5/31/2009
| Quote, originally posted by jus103 » |
| I got the Buddy Club Coilovers with no core exchange. For the rears they give u a new coil spring for the spring seat. and then also a coilover shock with a spring as well.
|
Where can one source these coilovers?
Your car looks great btw!
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (jus103)
Posted by: jadeM45 at 9:35 AM 6/1/2009
| Quote, originally posted by jus103 » |
As for as I know, none of the aftermarket nav systems have RCA outputs for you to display the nav image on other screens. The PAC Audio Video kit gives you 2 sets of RCA inputs which can be displayed on the stock nav screen. (ie. a dvd player and reverse camera) What I have done with my system is added a Alpine DVD Head unit with RCA outputs, which plays dvd's and also has Ipod control. So now when you hit the SAT radio button it switches the video/audio inputs on and I can play DVD's and music through my ipod/iphone Here is a pic of the head unit. |
What if you don't have factory Nav? Do you think it would still work?
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (jus103)
Posted by: weewing831 at 4:20 PM 6/2/2009
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| vip styiling will cost you min of 12 g |
right....
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (jadeM45)
Posted by: jus103 at 6:15 PM 6/2/2009
| Quote, originally posted by jadeM45 » |
What if you don't have factory Nav? Do you think it would still work? |
Yes it will still work, the difference is only that the non nav screen is slightly smaller. but the wiring to the screen is basically the same.
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (mcheddadi)
Posted by: Petrol head at 9:43 PM 6/2/2009
| Quote, originally posted by mcheddadi » |
right.... |
maybe I'm missing the point of VIP but isn't it just a drop and extreme camber with tint and chrome trims?
like this no? can't cost 12Gs to do that to car...
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (mcheddadi)
Posted by: Petrol head at 4:43 PM 6/3/2009
putting bags on a car and slamming crome rims on will not cost you that much but putting quality parts ,rims and rubber along with a kit and other stuff can be unlimited spending .....money talks and the spending never stops ....pending on that car
lets take a y34 or a gs
Junction produce 5 pc kit with muffler and grill --$6000 plus instal and painting
rims and rubber leons harditts beils - what ever 
5g with rubber ..(new 20 inch )
i am already at 11 ..i did not put any suspension yet ...much less adding a air runner with digital controls ..
Any vip car that you are buying the parts at market price will be big bucks .. 
.
any one can call them selves vip but evey one has their own falvour ....
quality parts means less hassles you should come to the TO mini vip meet its done by lexus club ..
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (mcheddadi)
Posted by: Petrol head at 4:49 PM 6/3/2009
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| quality parts means less hassles you should come to the TO mini vip meet its done by lexus club .. |
wish I could! only prob is i'm in quebec lol.
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| btw you have missed the point ! |
yeah guess I have. 
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (mcheddadi)
Posted by: Petrol head at 3:38 PM 6/4/2009
| Quote, originally posted by Petrol head » |
| balck is nice but with age the swurl marks stand out even more , i would go with white or the grey if i had to buy one all over again ! ... |
I beg to differ and I submit into evidence the following picture of my Y34 which I snapped last weekend:
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (THT)
Posted by: Petrol head at 6:27 AM 6/7/2009
personaly i think that caddycakes has the best black y 34 on this forum that i have seen ..except for one other that not active on the web
Post Title: Re: 2003 M45 mods (THT)
Posted by: Mark Linkous at 1:57 PM 7/3/2009
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