All the crap crammed under the plenum! The only place that the knock sensors could be less accessible are inside the block. Seriously -- what jackass decided that they should go deep in the valley, under the water bypass? Also the fuel hoses attach to the rails and regulator deep in the V -- inaccessible without pulling the plenum. In contrast on my LX450 the fuel lines connect on both sides to hard tubes running under the plenum. Thus, you can reach the hose connections without pulling everthing loose. Just a lazy design -- much of it could have been made more servicable with any amount of thought.
Inside, a lack of usable cupholders have resulted in capret cleanings and a ruined cell phone (Starbucks kills phone mics). If I had been a sucker and paid $49K I would have been even more disappointed. Boring dash design -- it could not be more bland -- save for the clock. The glove box is insufficient.
Over time, perhaps its most endearing design quality is its overall low key look. The new cars certainly take its style out of the $50K car category both in looks and power. But, it does not look as dated as most late 1980's designs.
Little things you DONT like about your Infiniti
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. . . . one other thing -- the automatic transmission. It lags on downshifts and robs power. Its OK as far as 1980's-1990's automatics go. If my car had a manual 5 or 6 speed I would never let it go. That would be awesome! My Q is the only car that I have ever owned as my primary car with an automatic, and it will probably be my last. Nothing like slamming down a gear to pass some one with instant locked-mecahnical response.
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diamondj30 wrote:dont get me started.
Diamond, all you ever do is complain about your POS J30. Do us all a favor and sell it. I hear Kias are great cars. How about a Neon? Cavaliers are fantastic. Ford Contour? Now there's the car for you. And those Pontiacs with all that crap plastic stuff would really make you happy.
Why did you buy such a POS in the first place?
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for my wife.if im so bad why didnt i mention anything and you all said it for me.i have nothing to complain about in my car.im sorry i have alot of med probs just kickin my *** doesnt make me pleasant.im in pain constantly.i cant do anything but sit 24/7.i just want to die really.and dont read to much into my sarcasm.i havnt drove in m,onths.
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and i answered that question here in 97.what is pos.i bought my car with 15k on it.all cars have probs that one or another people have a problem with.whats the big deal.one persons prob may not be for another person.some might like a sertain feature some dont.so if you want to tie me up a feed me to the rebublican,go head.i rather be straight with my people.i can be brutaly honest.i would not lie to you.i treat you with respect.i answer .i have things to do and cant.im pissed.but im a realist.i havnt washed my car in 5 months,get the pic.i dont move neither does it.car dont mean a ****in thing to me at all.life inportant.
diamondj30 wrote:for my wife.if im so bad why didnt i mention anything and you all said it for me.i have nothing to complain about in my car.im sorry i have alot of med probs just kickin my *** doesnt make me pleasant.im in pain constantly.i cant do anything but sit 24/7.i just want to die really.and dont read to much into my sarcasm.i havnt drove in m,onths.
Sorry, Diamond. I take it back. Keep hanging in and sharing your insights with the mod, aftermarket crowd.
Hope you can get out for a spin soon.
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thanks vimy.im really an easy going funny kind of person,but im wasting away,and to tell you the truth,for the first time in my life im scared.you guys help me get thru the day every time im here.you help me more than you will ever no.you are my brothers and i wouldnt do anything to hurt you.i giot your back here.
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Diamond,
We're glad you're here man - You've been around for a LONG time, and have always given the J30 owners hope (not many heavily-modded J's out there).
I'm proud that NICO is a source of enjoyment for you, and if there's ever anything you need, let me know. You are appreciated here, regardless of how you're feeling or what you contribute.
Mike, thanks for retracting your ill-advised statements. Very out-of-character for you [no sarcasm].
We're glad you're here man - You've been around for a LONG time, and have always given the J30 owners hope (not many heavily-modded J's out there).
I'm proud that NICO is a source of enjoyment for you, and if there's ever anything you need, let me know. You are appreciated here, regardless of how you're feeling or what you contribute.
Mike, thanks for retracting your ill-advised statements. Very out-of-character for you [no sarcasm].
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thanks hitman,its like we are the OG,s of nico-------and since my cups still half full,theres alot to like about these cars,alot.we are a unique crowd in my opinion.just havin an ifiniti tells me your a leader,not a follower.i may be a bit picky cause for you old people out ther,joe granitelli,yep,he used to change my diapers as a kid.that must be were i got it.by thye way he owns grandcore corp,stp,paxton,to much to list,family friend.he ism andy,s older brother,still kickin.
DiamondJ you have been a member of our community even before NICO, its good to see you stick around.
I wish you the very best maybe if someone organizees a meet in Seattle they can come and pick you up.
Come spring there will be a Seatttle meet I am sure.
In the meantime we all wish you the very best.
Fred...
I wish you the very best maybe if someone organizees a meet in Seattle they can come and pick you up.
Come spring there will be a Seatttle meet I am sure.
In the meantime we all wish you the very best.
Fred...
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psychic_mechanic wrote:I was thinking the same thing. Anyone ever used roofing shingles as a cheap dynamat alternative? I heard they work nearly as well.
I don't think you mean shingles (which would be odd) so much as you mean a product like Grace Ice Guard, an underlayment below the shingling sometimes. Some people use it instead of dynamat as a sound deadener in mobile audio applications.
Dust N Bones wrote:I can't stand how the heated seats only work if you're sitting in them. That defeats the whole purpose because I still have to sit in a freezing cold seat. No other manufacturers heated seats work that way.
And I agree that the air conditioned seats like on the Lincoln Navigator would be great.
I find that odd, the seats in my J will warm w/o anyone sitting in them. I'll turn on my passenger warmer before I pick someone up, and it warms up fine.
And are Js the only Infiniti that got cup holders?
one thing that annoys me with the q is the poor water management system! if you get into car while it is raining or has recently rained,it all comes spilling off the roof into your lap! my g20 had a rubber channel built into the door frame opening to catch this,but not the q?my wife thinks it is strange that i am complaining about my q,being how much she knows i am slightly possesive over it,even after having driven it over 100,000 miles!I reassured her,that if it had to be replaced,the only new car that captures my attention as much as my q is the audi a8,and if they made a new 94-96q today,that is what would replace my current q!there are faster,better handling new cars out there today,but NONE seem to have that " something" that a g50 series q posesses!