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Sat Aug 12, 2006 5:34 pm
Representin'
94 Tri-Coat Ivory Pearl, TCS, Turbine Alloys.
I love my Q. Rare is the day she doesn't get a good hard gallop in my 42 mile round trip to the cube dungeon each day.
Stole it in early Y2K in excellent condition, dealer serviced, lady driven w/ 80,000 miles for $9,995.
Stock, except for "A" bar (love it) and aux transmission cooler.
Standard replacements: plugs, alternator, water pump, belt pulleys, 2 batteries (OEM), motor mounts, shocks, radiator, MAF, MAF connector. Plenum pull at 180,000...replaced everything + valve cover gaskets.
Abnormal replacement: wiper moter. Wiper was turned on accidentially with 1/2" of ice.. Replacement is is a real b1tch! To get that freaking nut back on the new motor...arrgh...if you've done it you know what I mean!)
200k means it's time for some upgrades.
Bought 3 18" M45 wheels from gniknave. Looking for a 4th and spare. Scored some center caps from eBay. Can't wait to get these on. Also chewing on the idea of a NICO ECU (I'm a bit concerned this may hasten the departure of my 206k original transmission which does not seem to be appreciating the heat this year.)
Gave the girl her belated 200k birthday gifts today...BG44k, upper links, tie rod ends, PS boots, tension rod bushings (if I can get the d@mn bushings in), front rotors and pads all around. transmission flush on Tuesday. Going to detail her tomorrow with a nice wash and wax. (Anybody here "clayed" their car? Bought some "clay" today...it's supposed to condition the finish with less harshness than polish.)
I even started cleaning the brake dust gangrene out of my stock turbine 15"s while they are off the car. I like the wheels, but cleaning these thin slits is for the birds. (Suggestions for easier cleaning of these wheels would be appreciated!)
She needs new rubber bad. Last time I replaced tires I needed them fast (for a Thanksgiving trip--9 months ago) so I went to a local place...all they had was Falken Ziex ZE 512 225/60/15's. I took off Michelin Pilot H4 235/60/15's. No comparison...I've got 13k on these Falkens and they are WORN OUT. First 5k they were at 32psi from the tire shop...the edges melted off...dangerous stuff. The car never felt solid (for good reason)...the tires were mush. I put in 51psi and they have worn better (not just the edges), Traction, wet or dry, has been decent. Still not even close to the solid feel I got from the Pilots, may they rest in peace. I may try to get warranty replacement on the Falkens and use them as a winter tire once the 18's are on. I'll post before/after pics when I get the new wheels on.
My only chronic problem is that my remote locking/unlocking doesn't function properly. Remote keyfobs won't unlock the doors...they flip back and forth like they are possessed. This also seems to effect the automatic seat/steering positioner...it's been on cancel for about 3 years now. I got frustrated with the on-board diagnostics that I just gave up. May try to tackle this again soon.
I'm also getting the creeping rust in the bottom of the rear door frames. It's going to become visible soon...
I love NICO. I was a member of Yahoo InfinitiOwnersClub back in the day-- (as ATMFreeze). Would someone turn out the lights and put a sign in the dusty, lonely Yahoo site saying that the party has moved? Once in a while a poor lost soul still posts there--may they find their way in the dark world of the G50 without this site.
Modified by off2sobe at 1:56 AM 8/13/2006
Modified by off2sobe at 1:59 AM 8/13/2006