Introduction...

[Bag302]

Allow myself to introduce...myself. The proud new owner of an off-lease 2003 M45, Diamond Graphite/Willow, non-tech package.So far, I've added -factory Sirius Satellite radio (w/pre-wire harness )-Harman Kardon Drive + Play Ipod controller-Jason B's trunk mod-PIAA crystal ion foglight bulbs-Silverstar Highbeam bulbs-PIAA led license plate bulbsI've found this to be a great site and would like to contribute with a couple of 'how-to' write ups

[Bag302]

Oops! Mods, can you move this into the introduction sticky. I must have hit "New Topic" by mistake.

Thanks!

[jEzTeR]

Hey!

Welcome to Nico and the wonderfull world of the "M".

Such a great car! You will love it more and more the longer you drive it.

[szh]

Welcome to NICO!

Oops! Mods, can you move this into the introduction sticky. I must have hit "New Topic" by mistake.

Thanks!

Actually, with all the nice pictures in your post, I think I am going to leave it as a new thread! Gets more looked at!

Nice information ... and I know you will love your car for sure.

Z

[caug1]

it's a good color for the car and good song too.(van halen) p.s. they getting together for the tour.caug.

[Bag302]

Thanks for the nice welcome. I really do enjoy getting in this car everyday. I loved my 2004 Maxima, but the M45 is making me forget about that car all together.

[cremecreme]

that color is sick....it is almost as rare as my emerald green

[MattB]

that color is sick....it is almost as rare as my emerald green

All Y34s are rare...though most I've seen are black, graphite, or silver. Red and green seem to be very rare.

[lfj2025]

Please tell me about the trunk mod. I have a spoiler and would like to install the mod. Thank you.

[Bag302]

Please tell me about the trunk mod. I have a spoiler and would like to install the mod. Thank you.

Trunk mod is easy. You do have to remove the rear seats, but all you need is a 10mm socket. Then from inside the car, with a stick propping up the trunk, unclip the old pistons and replace with the new ones one at a time.

Jason B will give you comprehensive instructions with the kit.

You will also gain access to the subwoofer if you plan on replacing that. I have a 10' sub laying around and I'd like to see if it makes any difference.

[flizsr45]

what is a Y34?

[mrmark]

what is a Y34?

Y34 is the chassis code for the M45 in Japan. The Y34 in Japan came as a Cedric or Gloria...but did not have the 4.5 engine.

[szh]

Y34 is the chassis code for the M45 in Japan.

Yes. And same designation here in the US too. The new 2006+ M35 and M45 have a chassis code of Y50.

The Y34 in Japan came as a Cedric or Gloria...but did not have the 4.5 engine.

Very correct. Thanks!

Z

[flizsr45]

Thanks for the info. A funny thing I spent 5 years in Japan (military) and owned a Gloria and a skyline and a bluebird. Anyway I have a 03 M45 is that a y34.

[szh]

Thanks for the info. A funny thing I spent 5 years in Japan (military) and owned a Gloria and a skyline and a bluebird.

Nice!

Anyway I have a 03 M45 is that a y34.

Yes. That is the chassis designator. Same as my car.