Q45a owners... roll call

Post by **ceningolmo** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 5:44 am

Ozzie's post just had me thinking. There just aren't very many of us out there... especially with Q45a's that are actually operating. It's tough to find help, even here on NICO, because the system is just so damned rare.

I thought a little roll call might be in order... it might be nice if we knew who else was out there keeping the active alive.

So post up... what active do you own? Give us some details, nothing too in depth, just the basics.

Personally, I have two of them in my driveway. My original one, which I sold to my dad, and my second one which is now my daily driver.

My dad's has roughly 150K on it and is still active...sort of. It needs the accums replaced and probably needs one of the actuators (drivers rear) replaced due to fluid leaks. Overall the system still works... just not very well.

Mine has 110K on it and is working great. Not throwing any codes at the moment (hope that lasts), but could still use some help. I have replaced the 4 accums at the wheels but really need to replace the other 5. Front and rear pressure control units need to be replaced, I think, because the car doesn't seem to control front/rear body roll very well.

Anyway... post up, peeps.

Post by **Ozzie** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:40 pm

Well, you know I have one

1990 G50.Imported from Japan.120,000 kms on the clockTiming chain guides replacedActive suspension started working again the other day, after an 8 month hiatus of operation.

I think that's it.I know there are a few people who have converted their active to a standard suspension setup. I guess that's an option if the system becomes too expensive to repair...

Post by **ceningolmo** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 12:44 pm

HA... we truely are a rare breed. I think it is down to just you and I Ozzie!

I have the northern hemisphere covered... you got the south?

Post by **louiegz** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:28 pm

Well, there's Texasoil. he has two A's. He also recharges acumulators as a side business.

Post by **3Q Jay** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:31 pm

not so fast.

1994 KL0 platinum on dove grey.110609 milesnever wreckedperfect interior9 texasoil accumsredmanfx donor multivalve unit

the active works but hydraulic system makes noises over rapid succession bumps.

more pix in members rides. need to put up some interior shots.

Hmmm, successfully linked the image with Rex's help

Modified by GQ Jay at 9:36 PM 9/26/2006

Post by **Blamecanada999** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:26 pm

What exactly seperates an "A" from a normal Q45? Does it have air ride suspension? When I went in to have my strut looked at, the mechanic mentioned that the bill would be up over $1K if it was equipped with air ride called "FSM", "TSM", or something. Also, what's so different about a Q45t?

Post by **Macca86** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:27 pm

Theres another in the southern hemisphere right here

Post by **Ozzie** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:54 am

Blamecanada999 wrote:What exactly seperates an "A" from a normal Q45? Does it have air ride suspension? When I went in to have my strut looked at, the mechanic mentioned that the bill would be up over $1K if it was equipped with air ride called "FSM", "TSM", or something. Also, what's so different about a Q45t?

The "A" stands for active suspension.A complex system of hydraulic pumps and actuators, accumulators, and valves to direct flow of the fluid....

http://www.autoworld.com/news/...n.htm

That may help explain it a bit better.

Macca86 wrote:Theres another in the southern hemisphere right here

Hey! Welcome to NICO!!!You appear to have the same side skirts and rear bar as me.How did you find us? Next time I head to ballarat, we will have to catch up!Australian NICO meet! (Of a whole 2 people, both Active Q's!)

Post by **ScottJackson** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 3:12 pm

I have one too. A '92 with 170K miles. Chain guides and accumulators recharged at my own redneck garage. It's sitting right now waiting on 2 fuel injectors (something about having the 540i bmw to drive instead that keeps the Q from getting quickly fixed). My rear actuators were leaking but I put in some Marvel Mystery Oil (think it was Texasoil that recommended that) and will see if they continue to leak. Otherwise it's rust free and a delight to drive.

Post by **velvet hammer** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 5:16 am

dont forget me.1990 Q45a 86000km'sactive has gotten very stiff on me in the last 6 mths

Post by **SmooveJazz** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 7:15 am

Hello NICO,

Newbie here with flat 91 Q45A that would like to have it functioning since they are so rare. I moved to Jersery from FL about 3 months ago and need a mechanic in this area. Are there any around Edison that anyone knows of.

Post by **ceningolmo** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 2:20 pm

Contact Keith Bowers (texasoil) and enlist his help. You will not be able to restore your active without it...at least, not for less than $5K.

http://www.q45suspension.com

Post by **Macca86** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 1:17 pm

Thanks Ozzie, I found the site just through searching the net looking for information on the Q45... Great site here...Yeh when u come down we'll have to catch up for sure. I'd say its fair rare to see two infiniti's together down under, i have never seen one except mine...

Post by **SmooveJazz** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:17 pm

I have contacted Keith and gotten the information needed. I need someone willing to work on my Q. One Infiniti tech said he can't wait until all the actives are in the junk yard.

Post by **ceningolmo** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:27 pm

Honestly... a lot of the essential stuff on the active is relatively easy to work on. I would take a look at some of the install instructions that Keith gives. I did the 4 accums on mine in about an hour with some help from my bro-in-law.

Post by **elwesso** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:04 pm

I dont own an active, but PLEASE, if your reading this...

DO NOT GET AN ACTIVE UNLESS YOUR GOING TO FIX IT. IT MAKES ME SICK TO THINK THAT SOMEONE COULD TAKE ONE OF THESE AND CONVERT IT OR JUST BEAT IT AROUND.

If you dont want to deal with an active Q, dont get one. there are plenty more standard Qs to enjoy, which people still cant seem to maintain.

Post by **ddrumman** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:38 pm

SmooveJazz wrote:Hello NICO,

Newbie here with flat 91 Q45A that would like to have it functioning since they are so rare. I moved to Jersery from FL about 3 months ago and need a mechanic in this area. Are there any around Edison that anyone knows of.

Why would you move from sunny Fla to New Jersey? Just kidding...

Here are some #s for your area. I'm sure if you contact them they'll help you or steer you in the right direction.

Keith Vanmeter Auto Service/Repair - Located in Mantua NJ is a reputable shop for folks in the northeast. Keith Vanmeter can be reached at(856) 415-2022395 Wenonah AveMantua, NJ 08051

Level 10 Transmissions - Located in New Jersey, offers Q45 transmission upgrades for improving performance and longetivity. Ask for Pat at 973-827-1000.

Post by **Jehangir** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:54 am

I've had my active for about 2 years now. After buying it I had the timing chain and guides replaced. Then with the help of Wes and Keith I was able to replace the upper links, bushing. Next the active was throwing codes at me. So I replaced the fore/aft G sensor, and the 4 accumulators. Subsequently, my car had been trouble free until last month when I began to leak active fluid from my passenger side rear wheel. A quick call to Keith and a 15 cent "O" ring. and I'm back on the road. I can't speak for everyone but my car has been pretty much trouble free and the active has been more enjoyable and reliable than I could have ever hoped for. Again thanks to this forum.

Post by **Rex** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:41 am

GQ Jay wrote:not so fast.

1994 KL0 platinum on dove grey.110609 milesnever wreckedperfect interior9 texasoil accumsredmanfx donor multivalve unit

the active works but hydraulic system makes noises over rapid succession bumps.

more pix in members rides. need to put up some interior shots.

edit: i suck at making links to members rides.

Modified by GQ Jay at 9:43 PM 9/13/2006

You linked to the page of the picture, not the URL of the image itself

Post by **3Q Jay** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:38 pm

Thanks Keith!

I swear i tried that before.... will keep at it until i can do it myself.....

Post by **cplus** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 6:52 pm

i got one, didn't know until i pop the hood
Modified by cplus at 1:30 PM 9/27/2006

Post by **cabal1024** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:30 pm

As far as I know, mine is an "a". I have no badge on the rear... It's a '94 with 116k on it, I haven't gotten much into the system yet, it seems to be working though. Any help would be great. How do I check accumulators and the codes?
Modified by cabal1024 at 10:47 PM 9/26/2006

Post by **ceningolmo** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:32 am

BTW... a pick of my active.

Post by **ceningolmo** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:41 am

Anyone out there miss this thread? If so... check in please.

BTW... many updates coming. My Silver Q is now fully Active! And, with permission from Keith (thanks Keith) I will be doing a write up of Accumulator replacement with pictures... yipee!

Post by **bruce.weiland** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:19 am

Active soon. I have been looking. Haven't found the one I want yet.

I drove a 91 and a 95 from 91 through 2001. Several cars since then. None have compared.

Just picked up a Solstice GXP, so I have a hotted up car. Plans for the Q; properly working active suspenstion, really good brakes, and a supercharger.

By the way. To you who are trying to figure out if you have an "active" suspension car, there are at least 3 or 4 tell tale signs.

1. A small "a" after "45" on the trunk lid. It is a stick on so may or may not be there.

2. A white lettered decal at the base of the rear window that says something like "Full Active Suspension". Again a stick on, may or may not be there.

3. In the car, between the center arm rest and the area where the shifter and window switches are, there is a small, rotary, two position switch, next to the CD controller in the older cars, next the seat warmer switches on 94 and 95's. It is labeled with an "N" and an "H". If your car has active, it WILL be there.

4. Under the hood. There will be a tube running to the top of each shock tower, kind of into the plastic dust caps. It is about 1/2", of slightly smaller, in diameter.

There are additional ways to tell if you have an active suspension, but these four are the quick and dirty.

Happy driving,

Bruce

Post by **bruce.weiland** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:23 am

Ozzie,

Here in the US, I was under the impression that all actives were 91 model year through 95.

Anyone have info about actives coming in the 90 model year in the US? If so I will broaden my search.

Thanks

Bruce

Post by **bruce.weiland** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:26 am

Macca86,

Your car is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Where did you get the ground effects kit?

I don't supose you could post some more pictures, could you?

Or possibly email some to me; [email protected]

Thanks

Bruce

Post by **lino** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:58 am

Mine is a 1991 Q45a.

Parts Replaced:9 accumulators recharged by Keith (texasoil) ACTIVE Fluid A FlushFront Vertical G Sensor, Front Lateral G Sensor-1Fore and Aft G SensorRear Lateral G Sensor-2

Some pics:

Post by **ceningolmo** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 9:56 am

Lino (what's your real name, btw? And, how do you pronounce Lino? And, where did it come from?), your Active is one of my all time favorites. It's just beautiful.

Keep up the great work, man!

Post by **lino** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 11:29 am

Thanks for the compliments. You got me beat though - 2x Q45a You got mail.

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