Q45 strut tower availability.

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

As soon as I return from Austin on the 28th with our new car, I'll take the Q over to the fabricator, since we'll have 3 cars for a few days... Difficult to be without my daily driver.

Post by **HeavyDuty** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

dkill wrote:What ever happened to the BRM exhaust? I'll be glad to show the stillen exhaust on project Q, when I take delivery in mid May.

:fruit

Post by **Rex** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

AZhitman wrote:I've delivered the one-off prototypes to the fabrication experts, so we should be pretty close to completion. I'll keep you all posted!

Ohhh, if you could bring one (or more) to the meet, that would be TOO COOL.

Post by **rsiwicki** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I would really like to have a little more rumble in my exhaust compared to stock. Not a lot, but just enought at WOT especially after get the ECU, 4.08 rearend, TCU, etc....I just can't imagine not letting a little rumble out the rear while cruising at WOT in the 1/4 mile or here on I-95.... I guess new exhaust is next

Post by **rsiwicki** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I couldn't agree more...very well said on all the above. I might just have to go abuse some sales person one day and go joy riding in an older Q to see what I am missing. I'll let you know when I do...

Post by **90Q45blue** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Search the forums for "G45". It is rumored that Infiniti will release a VK45 in an AWD or RWD vehicle with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Nick

Post by **rsiwicki** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

dkill.....I test drove the new M45 and Wow!!! What an awesome car. I about fell over when I pulled into the dealer for service a little over a year ago and saw the car. I asked them what the heck was that and why I have not heard of it. It had just came out the week before. The service guy got a sales guy to give me a spin in it. It is truely an amazing car...very fast and smooth, but a little on the quiet side. I could not hear the engine enough. The M45 has airconditioning seats, where they blow cool air out of the seats and that is really nice living here in Miami. I almost bought one that day, but I stuck with my guns and said that if I am going to buy a car...my next car will be a convertible. I just might have to hunt down an M45 one night after I get all these mods done to see who is faster. I think that the M45 will win, but I would like to try.

Post by **knghtryde** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Okay. You guys keep talking about hearing the engine. I know I just got my Q45 a few days ago. It's a 1990 None touring edition.

My car is silent. There is not engine noise except the clanking noise it's making. I see the water pump pulley has a lot of play and I'm hoping that the noise is just the bad water pump and nothing major. (Everyone Pray for Me. LoLz)

Anyway, my point was that my car is dead silent. Should it be making noise?

Also, I'm thinking of putting on a 3 inch high flow exhaust is that too much or would that be fine. I don't want it too load cause I don't want to be getting pulled over by the police on a daily basis.

Also, I just got my car and I don't know how the hell do you work the Driver Seat Memory buttons. My car didn't come with the factory owners manual. I was messing with it all last night and I really can't figure out how to set it. Or it might not even work on my car anymore.

Thanks guys and any imput would be greatly appreciated.

Post by **knghtryde** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Oh. One last quetion.

Any Q guys from the San Jose, California or Bay Area people in here. I've never seen a fixed up Q45 in my area and I was wondering if there where any Q45 guys from around here.

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

knht - Spend some time reading this forum - You have a LOT of resources here, tons of info to digest. Plan on spending at least a few days searching, reading and absorbing.

Answers to all your questions are forthcoming.

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Hi, Jack!!!

Post by **oxs1** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

knghtryde in here in cali san diego and i am fixing up my Q. I also am in a racing team called Team Lock-ON. I raced at Qualcomm Stadium about 7 times on the 1/8 mile and got times like 10.000 and a perfect reaction time also.

Post by **DrewQ45** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Ahem,

Back to the subject of this thread... FSTB. What is the word on them? I saw this on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...sting

...these things are going for a nickel short of 8 bucks!... Make that 9 if you 'buy it now'

It's a 2k Maxima Strut brace. It looks as cheap as it's price would dictate it to be. The bar looks no sturdier than an umbrella stalk, however, I'm only looking at a pic. Has anyone tried one of these on a Q? If so, what did you think of it?

Post by **oxs1** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

jeff and azhitman have them installed on there cars and i just got mine but not yet installed it. They say it works fine.

Post by **DrewQ45** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Hate to be redundant but I need to make sure... did you guys order the very same FSTB that I posted the ebay link to? I'm thinking of buying one if it works well. You can't beat 9 bucks.

...Drew....

Post by **Q45Racing** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

check out my link freddy b's 91 Q webcam fly by if you want to hear the Q exhaust open up.... might need to play it the second time to get the real video...it's and avi file and the sound plays 1st b4 the video...

Post by **nuQ** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

drew, unless you want to wait for the custom brace that hitman is working on, i'd say go for it. the maxima braces pop up all the time on ebay, so it really is no big deal. and for 9 bucks (doesn't it seem like the shipping is outrageous!!! guess that's how they cover the 9 bucks!!). i just bought a cheap one that i haven't gotten around to installing, but even after it's on, if hitman's brace looks better, i might upgrade.BTW---don't think there's much chance of the brace breaking while installed.jeff

Post by **AZ94Q** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Drew,

I wouldn't advise waiting for anything, coming from BRM. They seem like a good tuner company, but in terms of Q45 parts, they have fallen flat over and over again.

No ExhaustNo 4.08No STB

Nothing but promises, and delays... Actually a delay would mean, it would eventually be released... So in that case nothing but promises, and nothing.

Post by **DrewQ45** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Yeah Jeff...

Those inflated "shipping" costs are the way some sellers truly collect their money.... Still, the object is an akward shape to ship so I expect it would be slightly higher (but not that high). It's still cheap nevertheless.

I didn't think it would break, however, It seems so flimsy that I thought it may flex under pressure and not perform as well as a higher quality unit. My main concern is not knowing if it's gonna touch the plenum cause I surely dont want any vibrations. Why don't you hurry up and put yours on man? The suspense is killing me... you're not a very cooperative guinea pig.

...Drew...

Post by **nuQ** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

LOL drew!!!yeah, i know i'm dragging my feet. i've been working six days a week and when sun. rolls around there seems to be tons of stuff on my plate. i really need to get married soon,,,at least to have another set of hands around here!!!! LOLi'll really do my best to tackle the project next weekend. i'll let you know.jeff

Post by **AZ94Q** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Does anyone know if you can modify a Q45T (Y33) FSTB, to fit on a G50?

http://imagehost.vendio.com/bi...0.JPG

Look how much better that looks, then the flimsy maxima one. That looks much more substanial.

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Hmmm... Never thought about that...

Ill install my parts CD tomorrow and take a look at it to see if it looks mod-able.....

Post by **AZ94Q** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Elw, Thanks. I would much rather use the unit from the Y33 Q45's. It looks much more substanial. I don't trust that flimsy maxima unit. I would much rather have the unit made for a Big two ton RWD sedan, then a much lighter fwd sedan, with two less cylinders.

Post by **AZ94Q** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I definetely do not trust that flimsy maxima bar.

Look at this stillen bar, equiped on someones Q

http://q.spilky.com/lexington/...2.jpg

Once again, this bar looks much better

The Q45T (Y33) looks as good. I say we try to modify that bar for our cars.

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Thats Fred's Q... WHAT A CAR!!!

Anyone with a Y33 live near anyone with a G50... Lets see if we could do a test fit.....

Post by **maxnix** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Next to each other in the garage. Don't think it is a swap, though.

I'll measure when I have time.

Post by **AZ94Q** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I wonder how much that bar costs to order? I couldn't seem to find it on infinitipartsusa.com, but I may have just missed it...

If it isn't that expensive, I'd be willing to order it and try the fitting on my g50...

Post by **elwesso** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

Forgot about Brian...

IF its close we'd be able to mod it a bit.....

Post by **AZ94Q** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

I look at it this way...

The Y33 Q45T and the maxima/I30 were produced at the same time... So with this knowledge, I feel it safe to assume, the Q45T bar looks much more substanial for a reason, it probably is..

It's not like they figured out how to make some super thick, yet flimsy bar... No, the Q45 bar IS more substanial then the maxima/I30 bar.. which means, the engineers found it neccasary to make it that way for a reason.. IE the q45 is a two ton rwd sedan with a v8, and the maxima i30 are fwd sedans, that weigh 500+ pounds lighter, are are FWD..

Or maybe there is no difference at all.. even if that is the case, I stiill want the Q45T bar.. It looks much sexier.

Can someone find a link to order a Y33 Q45T FSTB?

Post by **AZhitman** » Sun Jan 25, 2004 1:02 pm

AZ94Q wrote:Drew,

I wouldn't advise waiting for anything, coming from BRM. They seem like a good tuner company, but in terms of Q45 parts, they have fallen flat over and over again.

No ExhaustNo 4.08No STB

Nothing but promises, and delays... Actually a delay would mean, it would eventually be released... So in that case nothing but promises, and nothing.

Interesting.

You realize, of course, that you're talking about the company that I own and I am responsible for the deadlines on?

Perhaps you'd like to "donate" your Q45 for a few weeks (since you have other cars) so i can conduct all the necessary R&D?

You're welcome to wait for the OTHER companies that are intent on developing parts for the Q. :rolleyes

Good God, you'd think I was actually stealing from someone here. Perhaps your little friend has been unduly influencing your judgement - You'd be wise to ignore him.

<------ Offended beyond belief.

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