JDM Clock for G50

Post by **kimrober** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 1:38 pm

What do you think of this JDM Q45 clock? I'm not sure if I want this because I think the gold clock on our 94-96 is already nice... what's your opinion on this?

Post by **Jesda** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 2:00 pm

Freaking SWEET! I wonder if its easier to read at night; thats one complaint I had when I installed the 94-96 clock in my '92.

Post by **kimrober** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:30 pm

Or there's always easier-to-get "President" clocks

Post by **ceningolmo** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:46 pm

I want one! How much... I've got $5.32. Wait... let me check the couch cushions...$6.21.

Will that cover it?

Post by **CrimsonQ** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 4:22 pm

If it tells JDM time, ill take it..........................
Modified by CrimsonQ at 12:23 AM 9/17/2006

Post by **sijoko** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:00 pm

kimrober wrote:What do you think of this JDM Q45 clock? I'm not sure if I want this because I think the gold clock on our 94-96 is already nice... what's your opinion on this?

I like the black face clock. How much do they go for usually? I would like to buy one.

On a side note: Is there any way that we can get a hold of the parts catalog for the JDM G50? Then we can try to figure out if we can order them from the States.

Post by **kimrober** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:20 pm

The black Infiniti clock is now 2000 Yen at:http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co...62191

The President clock is now 8000 Yen at:http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co...31345

The Parts catalogue for Q45 is now 1000 Yen (Published in 1997) at:http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co...15235

Post by **BlueC** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 6:35 pm

How is it JDM??

Wouldn't say Nissan instead of Infiniti?

Post by **kimrober** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 7:13 pm

BlueC wrote:How is it JDM??

Wouldn't say Nissan instead of Infiniti?

That's because G50 Q45 was released in Japan as "Infiniti Q45" from the beginning. "Infiniti" was not a car brand name in Japan, it was just another name for their domestic car. So they don't call it just "Q45" but as "Infiniti Q45" altogether.

Post by **Q451990** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 8:10 pm

kimrober wrote:Or there's always easier-to-get "President" clocks

That's the one I want!!!! How do I import one? If anyone is buying anything else and can get this in the package, please let me know!

Heath

Post by **maxnix** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:16 am

Why would JDM clock say Infiniti? I think Q45 was always a Nissan in Japan, like other model variants.

Post by **teamgoon** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:35 am

No, they sold some as the Nissan Infiniti Q45

Post by **sijoko** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:59 am

maxnix wrote:Why would JDM clock say Infiniti? I think Q45 was always a Nissan in Japan, like other model variants.

The G50 Infiniti Q45 was released in November of 1989. A year later, Nissan introduced the JG50 Nissan President. The Q45 was always known as the Nissan "Infiniti Q45" in Japan.

In September 1996, the G50 Q45 was discontinued in the US and Japanese markets. A replacement never appeared in Japan.

Post by **Ozzie** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:34 am

maxnix wrote:Why would JDM clock say Infiniti? I think Q45 was always a Nissan in Japan, like other model variants.

My clock doesn't say "infiniti" on it.But I do have infiniti badging, and my Q is most definitely JDM.So I guess it was sold as an infiniti over there too.

PS. I need a new clock. Mine hasn't worked since the day I got it.

Post by **Q451990** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:40 pm

There were apparently many Infiniti badged G50s sold in Japan. If you browse Japan's Yahoo auctions you'll see plenty of them...

Heath

Post by **maxnix** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:38 pm

Q451990 wrote:There were apparently many Infiniti badged G50s sold in Japan. If you browse Japan's Yahoo auctions you'll see plenty of them...

Heath

Are we sure, though? Just as we like what is JDM, JDM likes what is exproted and not available there.

I don't ever recall seeing a Q45 designated as an Infiniti in JDM. But I could have missed it. The FY33 Q45 and the F50 Q45 were Cima, never Q45 in Japan.

And if the G50 was sold as an Infiniti (which was an export only brand), why were none of the other "Infinitis" sold as such?

Post by **kimrober** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:00 pm

kimrober wrote:
That's because G50 Q45 was released in Japan as "Infiniti Q45" from the beginning. "Infiniti" was not a car brand name in Japan, it was just another name for their domestic car. So they don't call it just "Q45" but as "Infiniti Q45" altogether.

It's funny I had to quote myself but name "Q45" itself has no meaning in Japan. The car is called Nissan "Infiniti-Q45" and that's the name for a particular car, NOT a brand. You can easily tell how Japanese car makers like to put a name for their car instead of some numbers and letters. After G50 based "real" Infiniti Q45 was discontinued in Japan, while "Infiniti" brand was established in States with "Q45" as their part of line up, they had to come up with some kind of flagship sedan in US for thier Infiniti line up. That is how Cima cars got to US with Q45 badge on it since bringing "President" to US was not very cost effective way. Perhaps this would change since their main competitors bringing high-end sedans like LS460, New 7 Series etc... I would like to see Nissan to start bringing their real flagship sedan to US, aka the "President."

Post by **maxnix** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 7:42 pm

kimrober wrote:I would like to see Nissan to start bringing their real flagship sedan to US, aka the "President."

But now it is only a gussied up Cima. Remember in Japan, the G50 was still the upper level car over the Cima.

New Q repalcement should be interesting, even if it is only for what we don't get again.

Post by **Ozzie** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:43 pm

maxnix wrote:Are we sure, though? Just as we like what is JDM, JDM likes what is exproted and not available there.

I don't ever recall seeing a Q45 designated as an Infiniti in JDM. But I could have missed it. The FY33 Q45 and the F50 Q45 were Cima, never Q45 in Japan.

And if the G50 was sold as an Infiniti (which was an export only brand), why were none of the other "Infinitis" sold as such?

I am sure.....

unless my car took a round trip from japan to Australia, via the US!?!?!Note: the reflective strip below the trunk badging has "nissan" written in it.....

Was definitely designated as infiniti in japan..... but the Q45 was the only car to be badged as such.....

also note the G50 "infiniti" belt buckle badge on the hood(in my sig).... there was no "nissan" badge made for this spot.......

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:36 pm

maxnix wrote:But now it is only a gussied up Cima. Remember in Japan, the G50 was still the upper level car over the Cima.

Actually (maybe you're already aware, I'm not sure...) both the current Cima and President use the F50 chassis and are nearly identical. The only difference is exterior trim and possibly some interior items. Our Q looks more like the Cima than it does the President, though.

President

Cima

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:19 am

I wouldn't want either of those clocks. Both are showing the wrong time. At least mine works!

Post by **KA-Te** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 2:26 am

I would get into an accident trying to read that... no numbers on it and I suck at telling time.

But they do look spiffy. Nice and classy.

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