Official Y33 (97-01 Q45) Owners Check-in!

Post by **nismoY33** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:48 am

Hi EveryoneIt is not Q actually, but still Y33. VQ30DET.

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:06 pm

Nice! Cedric Grand Touring?

Post by **nismoY33** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:08 pm

GT Ultima VQ30Det

Post by **[email protected]** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:42 pm

Modified by [email protected] at 4:53 PM 1/20/2006

Post by **nismoY33** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:19 am

some more pics

Post by **nismoY33** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:20 am

6 speed swap on the way
Modified by nismoY33 at 5:44 AM 1/18/2006

Post by **Q_SHIP** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:53 am

Damn, I want those tails. Very nice!!

Post by **VA99Q45** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:55 pm

1999 Q45 74K, heated seat, bone stock

Post by **nismoY33** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:23 am

Q_SHIP wrote:Damn, I want those tails. Very nice!!

Just paint the OEM ones with special laqueur. Easy.

Post by **Q_SHIP** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:45 am

nismoY33 wrote:
Just paint the OEM ones with special laqueur. Easy.

I wish, cops would be all over me here. Plus, yours have a different shape.

Post by **nismoY33** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 5:03 am

Q_SHIP wrote:
I wish, cops would be all over me here. Plus, yours have a different shape.

Yes, you are right . The cops is not an issue where I live.

Post by **RAQ45t** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:23 pm

New to the club today; '97 Q45t 142xxx block stock.Original owner(friend) serviced at dealer every 3500 miles,garaged it every day. Same cream color/beige/wheels as PRAGTICK above.

'97 Q45t '86 BMW 535i/5 stock '86 BMW 535i/5 CARTECH intercooled race-sized turbo,Bilstein suspension,more tricks,Etc.,etc. NO pictures yet

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:27 pm

Welcome!

Post by **KU4FIZE** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 11:07 pm

Hey people whasssup!!! Finally some Q45 owners. This car is rare in Los Angeles. You can't even find parts anywhere else then the dealership. So if there are any owners from LA then holla. Mine is a 98. I only smoked the taylights and put new exhaust tips for now. The front is still stock. I just saw a Grand Touring grille, so I'm gona put that. Anywayz. Holla!

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:17 am

What's up and welcome! I'm in L.A. too, South Bay. I have a great mechanic, but he's over near LAX, so not sure if that's too far for you.

Post by **KU4FIZE** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:22 pm

I live in Glendale, it's next to Burbank. LAX is like 30 minutes away from here without traffic. LOL, there is always traffic on the 110 though. Anyways, if he can hook me up with some parts I would be really interested. BTW, I found this guy who can import different body kits for the Q from Japan. So if you are interested, let me know, i'll tell u his phone #.

Post by **dburland** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:33 am

1999 Q45106000 Miles

"First Infinity Owned and a bit nervous about the mileage....."

Will post pic later.....after I pick the car up from the dealership.

Did I post correctly? Pure newby....Hmmmm.....

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:44 am

Dude, there is no "Y" in Infiniti

But welcome to the site anyhow! And I wouldn't be worried about the miles, as long as service has been done when it should be.

Post by **dburland** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:56 am

Oh man....sorry *<:-(

Falk, Thanks for the gentle correction.

The reason I am nervous is that I am sales manager for a tech company and needed a good car to take out clients and long trips with the wife as well.

Let me tell the forum, I drove everything in the 10 to 15K used premium sedan market as that was my budget. From Acura RLs to E320s. Ive owned german in the past, but I must say that from the first time I drove a Q (on a recommendation) I kept coming back! Without a doubt, one of the overall best that Ive driven. So when this one came available through my friend, who is the used car manager at the local Worthington Import store, I bought it. He is having a scrape on the rear bumper repaired and running it thorough the shop. I will get her next week.

I am happy to be a member of the forum and I will post my experiences in the future for the benefit of other members.

Sorry for being spelling challenged!

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:50 am

No worries! I know what you mean too, when I first started test driving them, they just fit me so well and impressed me with the quality, fit, power, pretty much everything. I know you'll love it and so will your passengers!

Post by **johngalt** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:19 am

The same happened to me. Although a Nismo fan (OK, Nissan, pure stock American street cars) for years I drifted and did the whole Mitsu-Sushi Eclipse thing for a while, and then went looking for a Nissan again. Damn if I didn't walk into a good deal for this car (excluding the mileage). I drive this Q once and was in 7th heaven when I arranged to buy it 2 weeks later.

Post by **Q45doug** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:43 pm

1998 Q45 BlackStock/97K mi.Sorry- no picture yet

Post by **BlueC** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:16 pm

I've always loved the styling of the 97-01 Q45s but never really had a chance to drive one. Well a month ago I decided to sell my current car (1999 Nissan Maxima) and looked at various cars. One of which was a 2000 Lexus SC300. After the deal falling through on that car, I came across a 2000 Q45 w/ 64k miles that same night. The next morning I took it for a test drive and within the first 2 minutes, I knew I was buying the car. It handled better than my maxima which was 1000lbs lighter and had firmer struts and springs installed. Picking it up this upcoming monday and can't wait.

2000 Q45 Anniversary Edition64k MilesPearl White

Post by **Falkdesigns** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:27 pm

That's what I like to hear! People say this isn't a sporty sedan, but it is. Oh yes, it is.

Post by **BlueC** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:30 pm

Falkdesigns wrote:That's what I like to hear! People say this isn't a sporty sedan, but it is. Oh yes, it is.

Any sedan that comes with a factory FSTB & RSTB and comes with a VLSD, is sporty. You don't even think about how it weighs 4000lbs when you drive the car. I still felt in complete control.

Post by **johngalt** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:52 am

Falkdesigns wrote:That's what I like to hear! People say this isn't a sporty sedan, but it is. Oh yes, it is.

People also say Nissan sucks...

People also say buy American...

People also say the moon is made of green cheese....

I just go with what I know.

Post by **Chrisfrend** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:23 am

I traded a 95 Maxima 5 spd. for my 1997 Q45t. I agree that the Q45 suspension and handling are much better compared to the Maxima. The limited suspension travel and rear beam axle on the Maxima made it hard to find a good balance between good handling and ride quality. The Maxima was a blast to drive though, and noticeably faster off the line. But the Q is a far superior car with better suspension, brakes, comfort, and exterior/interior.

Post by **BlueC** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:04 pm

Wow! I never read anywhere about how our headlights are electronically adjustable... Just figured that out today. This car is pretty advanced for its time. I test drove a brand new G35 a few weeks ago, and it doesnt have any nice features like this.

Post by **95jdmej1** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:46 pm

can you guys check out my post ?????????

Post by **blind6** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 7:11 pm

Finally got a chance to take a picture....

Official Y33 (97-01 Q45) Owners Check-in!

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Re: Official (F)Y33 owners check in!!! (Falkdesigns)

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Re: Official (F)Y33 owners check in!!! (Falkdesigns)

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