Ok guys, I have a M45 and because of things that are out of my hands i MAY buy a 03 Q45. I know people hate it when newbies ask questions but i currently dont have time to read all the postings. Here are my quick questions and any help will be appreciated.
1. On the 03 M45 22" wheels look to large. 20's work perfectly. What size looks normal on the 03 Q45? what are the proper offsets and widths?
2. M45 springs are almost impossible to find. Are springs available for the Q45?
3. spoilers and body kits for the M45 can only be found in japan from junction produce etc and they cost a grip. Are there companies in the U.S that offer spoilers and body kits?
4. Is the Q45 engine the same as the M45 engine? I am pretty sure it it. Is the Q45 as quick as the M45?
5. Is there a difference between the 02 and 03 model? Also what is the diff between 03 base and 03 prem model.
Thank you
M45 owner has Q45 questions (newbie)
Re: M45 owner has Q45 questions (ali)
1. 20's work well on the Q but at stock height, it looks like a 4x4. 20x9 et 35 up front and 20x10 et32 works with a fender roll or you can have a body shop cut the inner lip of the rear fenders.
2. Q45 springs are just as hard to find. What is available in the US is swift but the drop is only 1' up front and half an inch in the rear. Everything else is from japan and would cost $450-500 after shipping
3.There are no US body kits that I know of. Cheapest kit out there is the wald lip kit but the JDM bumpers are shorter so the body shop would have to modify it to fit
4. Same engine but the Q is 200 pounds heavier. The 03M is alittle quicker then the 03Q. The 02 Q was alittle slower
5. 03 is quicker and the cd changer is in the dash on the 03 and in the glove box on the 02. Cant think of anything off the top of my head.
Dont get the base model. Premium has recling back seats! 8 spoke 18's w/Full size spare, sport suspension, headlights could be adjusted from the cabin, rear armrest has wood grain and radio controls, heated rear seats, power rear shade, side window shades and 3rd window shades.
2. Q45 springs are just as hard to find. What is available in the US is swift but the drop is only 1' up front and half an inch in the rear. Everything else is from japan and would cost $450-500 after shipping
3.There are no US body kits that I know of. Cheapest kit out there is the wald lip kit but the JDM bumpers are shorter so the body shop would have to modify it to fit
4. Same engine but the Q is 200 pounds heavier. The 03M is alittle quicker then the 03Q. The 02 Q was alittle slower
5. 03 is quicker and the cd changer is in the dash on the 03 and in the glove box on the 02. Cant think of anything off the top of my head.
Dont get the base model. Premium has recling back seats! 8 spoke 18's w/Full size spare, sport suspension, headlights could be adjusted from the cabin, rear armrest has wood grain and radio controls, heated rear seats, power rear shade, side window shades and 3rd window shades.
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Re: M45 owner has Q45 questions (widebodyq)
A quick perusal of the FSM will show numerous differences between the 02 and 03, especially in the electronics. The throttle ECU reprogramming for the 02 is not necessary for the 03 and later. The numerically higher 3.13 final drive allows faster acceleration.widebodyq wrote:5. 03 is quicker and the cd changer is in the dash on the 03 and in the glove box on the 02. Cant think of anything off the top of my head.
Re: M45 owner has Q45 questions (maxnix)
Yea I kno but I was just trying to keep it simple