Well after nearly 3 months of waiting, I finally got my new M45. It's Diamond Graphite with Willow interior and has all options except the chrome wheels. What a machine! I owned a 2003 Corvette for 10 months but had to let it go because I'm having total knee replacements in both knees and could not get in & out of the Vette without severe pain. This M45 handles just as good as the Vette. The Navigation system will take some serious education to understand all it's capable of. The XM radio is a real nice addition to the audio system. I'll post some pictures as soon as I can borrow a digital camera. I'm having my second knee surgery (right knee) on Sept. 20 so this baby will have to sit for 4 weeks. I put a coat of Zaino Show Car Polish on the M45 Sat. This is what most Vette owners use and it made the M45 look terrific. I'll put two more coats on before my surgery.
Jim
2004 M45 Arrived
Congrats, man! Wow, what a transition, from a tight two-seater to a midsize sedan. I'll bet the interior is a nice change. If you have pics of the Vette, those would be nice to see too. 
When you run out of Zaino check out the NICO sponsor, 5-Star Shine:http://www.5starshine.com/cgi-bin/at.cgi?a=261224
Some say its as good or better. Apparently its used by the US Navy.
-Jesda
When you run out of Zaino check out the NICO sponsor, 5-Star Shine:http://www.5starshine.com/cgi-bin/at.cgi?a=261224
Some say its as good or better. Apparently its used by the US Navy.
-Jesda
-
Falkdesigns
- Posts: 2738
- Joined: Wed Mar 17, 2004 9:58 am
- Car: 1998 Q45t ~ EXE
- Contact:
Welcome to the forum, Jim. You should fit in quite well around here. Lots of guys here are are in the process of replacing worn out parts in their primary modes of transportation, you've just brought it to a new level. Good luck with the surgery, and with the physical therapy that follows. You'll soon be referring to your physical therapist as your physical terrorlst. Brings new meaning to the concept of no pain, no gain. But it will all be worth it in the end.
Russ
Russ
szhosain wrote:On stock tires and rims, the 90-93 Q45 could not do 0.80g laterally! The reviews from the era had it measured lower ...
Z
Correct. This 1990 review has it at .79g:http://q45.spilky.com/q45vsls400/scan0007.jpg
-
szh
- Posts: 18857
- Joined: Tue Jul 23, 2002 12:54 pm
- Car: 2018 Tesla Model 3.
Unfortunately, no longer a Nissan or Infiniti, but continuing here at NICO! - Location: San Jose, CA
Jesda wrote:Correct. This 1990 review has it at .79g:http://q45.spilky.com/q45vsls400/scan0007.jpg
Hmmm ... actually, that was better than I remembered it! Which makes it close enough to 0.80g so as not to matter much - we do not drive at 9/10ths all the time!
Thanks for the info!
Z
Its odd, for the original Q45 there's so many different performance numbers.
60-0 distance varied between by 10-12 feet depending on the tester. 0-60 varies from 6.7 to 7.3. And the 1/4 anywhere from 15 to 15.7. And each number can be backed with a credible source, adding even more to the confusion.
-Jesda
60-0 distance varied between by 10-12 feet depending on the tester. 0-60 varies from 6.7 to 7.3. And the 1/4 anywhere from 15 to 15.7. And each number can be backed with a credible source, adding even more to the confusion.
-Jesda
-
Mark86T
- Posts: 619
- Joined: Sun May 30, 2004 10:51 am
- Car: 96 Q45, 86 Z31T, 01 Ford Ranger, 77 280z
- Contact:
9/10ths? Well I do as often as I can! My Q drifts very controlably through corners. Though I would like it to stick better. CONGRATS on getting your new ride. M45s are cool.szhosain wrote:Hmmm ... actually, that was better than I remembered it! Which makes it close enough to 0.80g so as not to matter much - we do not drive at 9/10ths all the time!
Find Your Forum!