A new convert to Qdom

[Q45tech]

T3 hired a general technican a year back, to learn Infiniti/Lexus. A dyed in the wool GM man who after a year bought his first Q [92-150k for $500] with a broken rocker arm in engine and other problems.

After a bit of weekend work [more than two with Byrons help] and our strippers out back [the cars not the residents of the Motel nextdoor] it lives again.

Had a conversation with him [like a new kid with a toy].........he hated them a month ago [to work on] but after a weeks driving he is impressed and so is his wife [whose car it is now]. Her old cars were a nice Olds 98 and a Lumina.

We are discussing the cheap mods and tweaks to make it a screamer......TCU/ecu/sway bars with stiffening washers, shocks, and TIRES.

That's 6 Q's now that are running and owned by T3 guys........after all you can't beat the purchase prices if you can stand to do your own work and find cheap parts.......[remember T3 pays roughly the same as Nico members for discount parts].........so the strippers/parts cars are a god send...........for poor people like us who don't want to spend over $3,000 per year for M&R..........yet want the car mechanically as new.

[Jeff Williams]

Wish I had some strippers out back.

Great story. We need some more people buying Q45, instead of telling how the sold theirs, and bought 350z's. And you know who you are.

[Jesda]

Very reassuring to know that the guys who work on our beloved Qs own some themselves.Few places in the country, including dealers these days, where someone has real experience with a G50.

(And I am never getting married!)

[elwesso]

Very cool!!!!

$500 cant go wrong at all!!!

[PoorManQ45]

A dyed in the wool GM man who after a year bought his first Q [92-150k for $500] with a broken rocker arm in engine and other problems.

You say the engine had a broken rocker arm? This may sound dumb, but I didn't know the VH45DE had rocker arms . What ratio are they? And can they be upgraded like could be done on pushrod V8s to increase lift?

[AZhitman]

I'm always interested in what the tech drives.

Been through a few dealership service departments, but the best man for the job that I've found owns a lightly-modded 1990 Q, and has had 2 others prior.

Tells me ALL I need to know right there.

[maxnix]

I'm always interested in what the tech drives.

Yeah, me too. When I saw the S rated tires on a tech's Q45,, I knew I was at the wrong dealer.

[elwesso]

Yeah, me too. When I saw the S rated tires on a tech's Q45,, I knew I was at the wrong dealer.

Indeed... However I have S rated tires on my Q right now

[Rex]

Indeed... However I have S rated tires on my Q right now

But those are your winter/snow tires. I would think limited use tires of S or higher should suffice, asssuming the appropriate (>94) load rating.

M 81 mph 130 km/h N 87 mph 140 km/h Temporary Spare Tires P 93 mph 150 km/h Q 99 mph 160 km/h Studless & Studdable Winter Tires R 106 mph 170 km/h H.D. Light Truck Tires S 112 mph 180 km/h Family Sedans & Vans T 118 mph 190 km/h Family Sedans & Vans U 124 mph 200 km/h H 130 mph 210 km/h Sport Sedans & Coupes V 149 mph 240 km/h Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars

[elwesso]

98S 235-60-15 Firestone firehawk something..... Nice tires!

[Q45tech]

The only problem with most lower speed rated tires is the rating is only tested for a limited life [8,000 miles]. Even H rated are only good for 130 mph Brand New........would I drive above much above 100mph on 20,000 mile H rate Michelin Pilot H..........not on my or your life. Brand new [after a 1,000 mile beakin and rebalance] sure.

I worry about old S and T rated wet braking distances as these factors are massively traded for longevity...........H [in even a Michelin is only so so after 20,000 miles] better than T but still not like a brand new V rated tire.

Not much call for even 90 mph now except on our loop roads [I285] to keep up with traffic or some infrequent passes where I cut it too close.

Still wish tire rack would test a new and used set of tires back to back, people don't realize how much performance disappears after 10,000 miles.

[maxnix]

The only problem with most lower speed rated tires is the rating is only tested for a limited life [8,000 miles].

I thought the construction materials, design and inspection specifications were not as stringent as for a higher speed rated tire of the same brand. That is, a higher speed rated tire of hte same brand and size is always stronger than the lower speed rated one.