What did you do to your M or Q Today ....

[Ilya]

I'm getting that and a couple of other things done for around $975.

The fluid flushes are like $600, but I'm also getting the HVAC serviced and drive belt installed.

[JasonR]

I'm getting that and a couple of other things done for around $975.

The fluid flushes are like $600, but I'm also getting the HVAC serviced and drive belt installed.

Ahhh ok thanks for the quick reply just wanted to see ballpark figure of what Im going to be spending!

[Ilya]

Here is my price breakdown exactly:

Coolant flush/replacement - $137
Replace Radiator Hoses - Labor cost?
Transmission fluid flush/replacement - $225
Four Wheel Drive Service (Front, Rear, and Transfer Case fluid flush/replacement) - $230
Replace main belt – $110
HVAC Service - $137
Complimentary 27 Point Inspection – Free

I got the 60k maintenance kit from Sewell Infiniti (which give NICO members a discount - a nice one) which had spark plugs (already installed), cabin air filter (installed), radiator cap (installed), radiator hoses, wiper blade inserts (installed), and an oil filter I believe. It also has both belts. It's like $170 for the kit.

I'm bringing the one belt that I couldn't install to the dealer and the radiator hoses as well so they can install them. They won't be charging me for parts that way.

[szh]

I bought new tires today ... was going to have them mounted too, but ran out of time at the tire place, so made an appointment for Friday.

Went for the same tire: the Continental ExtrremeContact DWS in a 245/45-18 size ... will change brands/models next time.

They lasted less than the 50k treadwear warranty said they would (were down to 2/32 at 24k miles), so I got a $89 (per tire) credit towards replacement tires. Cool!

So, all four new tires are going to run me $645 or so, including sales tax and the tire replacement warranty. Way cool!

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[avishal26]

^at what kms / miles do you need to have the transmission fluid and awd fluids changed? I have about 63k miles on mine (105,000kms) I bought it with the 60k mile service supposedly already done.

On a different note: I washed and waxed my car, detailed the tires, and changed the cabin air filter (good thing I did because it was dirty).

I've been wanting to put 6000k HIDs in my low beams instead of the stock 4300k (i'm guessing) HIDs / whiter high beams and LED light instead of that little bulb that sits in the high beam housing, and possibly whiter bulbs in the fogs (don't want to put in the effort and change it to HID). The problem is I live in an apartment and shared underground parking where I dont have the room to work on this stuff and supposedly not allowed to either. Oh well.. maybe one day.

[mexillis]

finally put on some emblems.

[a.blanco0905]

Did you do the whole crhome strip mex??? Or u already that that??

[DoN_BLaZe34]

he already had the chrome strip there

[mexillis]

ya i already had that just added the KS emblem and letters since I had em. IDK if i will keep it on or not.

[FNAWSM]

where did you get to chrome door strip moldings from? I have been looking for those for a while now.

[Ilya]

^at what kms / miles do you need to have the transmission fluid and awd fluids changed? I have about 63k miles on mine (105,000kms) I bought it with the 60k mile service supposedly already done.

I'm at 53k. Just did my 60k service a little earlier because I'm going to FL (22hrs) on Friday and Missouri (20hrs) in June.

[a.blanco0905]

ya i already had that just added the KS emblem and letters since I had em. IDK if i will keep it on or not.

I'm not a fan of that lettering either. I like the chrome molding tho...

[DoN_BLaZe34]

where did you get to chrome door strip moldings from? I have been looking for those for a while now.

they came with the kenstyle kit

[mexillis]

It did come with my body kit but here's a link to where anyone can buy em. Good price too.

http://www.jzsinternational.com/servlet ... M45/Detail

[FNAWSM]

It did come with my body kit but here's a link to where anyone can buy em. Good price too.

http://www.jzsinternational.com/servlet ... M45/Detail

It says it is out of stock

[mexillis]

damn, my bad i didnt look for that part. Maybe call em and see if they can still get em.

[FNAWSM]

Well they are out of Japan so there is no local # for them, only one in Japan. I did email them about it and hopefully they will get back to me. Are the ones you have something that goes over your old ones or complete replacements? If so was it hard to get the old ones off and put these ones on? Thanks man

[DoN_BLaZe34]

Well they are out of Japan so there is no local # for them, only one in Japan. I did email them about it and hopefully they will get back to me. Are the ones you have something that goes over your old ones or complete replacements? If so was it hard to get the old ones off and put these ones on? Thanks man

http://www.jzsinternational.com/servlet ... M45/Detail
They have them in stock. Check out that link I provided above. You will have to take off the old door sills to install the chrome ones.

[FNAWSM]

Sweet, thanks Don. Are the old moldings held on by tape or another way? What about the new ones? do i have to take of inside door panels or anything crazy like that?

[DoN_BLaZe34]

Happy to help. I haven't gone in there yet, but I've heard there are clips and tape behind there. Mex can validate that whenever he sees this. You don't have to take any door panels off..just pop the old moldings off, then put the new ones on..DO know that once you take the old ones off though, you won't be able to put them back on as it's pretty much impossible to not break them when you take them off

[The Bodyguard]

Got eibach drop kit installed and alignment done on the m45s. Rain today so pics will come later! Also put in led license plate lights and 36 led dome lights.

Here are some teaser pics for now since the whether was nasty the last couple days





Better pictures to come...waiting on the window visors (ventshades)!
Tell me what you guys think!!

[mexillis]

Happy to help. I haven't gone in there yet, but I've heard there are clips and tape behind there. Mex can validate that whenever he sees this. You don't have to take any door panels off..just pop the old moldings off, then put the new ones on..DO know that once you take the old ones off though, you won't be able to put them back on as it's pretty much impossible to not break them when you take them off

That is correct.

[The Bodyguard]

Just edited my last posting above ...added a few teaser pics of the most recent work on my M45s!!

[DoN_BLaZe34]

Got eibach drop kit installed and alignment done on the m45s. Rain today so pics will come later! Also put in led license plate lights and 36 led dome lights.

Here are some teaser pics for now since the whether was nasty the last couple days





Better pictures to come...waiting on the window visors (ventshades)!
Tell me what you guys think!!

did you get the camber bolts installed?

[The Bodyguard]

No camber bolts yet. Got it aligned pretty good for now!

[a.blanco0905]

No camber bolts yet. Got it aligned pretty good for now!

Did you get the lifetime shyts like I recommended?? How're the brakes doing???

[The Bodyguard]

No camber bolts yet. Got it aligned pretty good for now!

Did you get the lifetime shyts like I recommended?? How're the brakes doing???

Breaks are really great so far! Lifetime alignment I'll do when camber bolts come in.... I' ll keep yall posted on that..

I got springs installed and alignment done for $200 so I jumped on it!!

[zerg711]

1 week ago. Small update.

More small updates coming.

[Ilya]

Changed the oil, the PCV valve, and conditioned the seats cause I'm going to FL tomorrow! Gotta protect em from the sun of the Sunshine State.

[relentless1]

- Washed the car and applied Griot's Quick Wax.
- Conditioned the leather using Griot's Leather Care.
- Installed a new Air Filter. Ordered through Partsgeek.com for $15
- Installed a new Cabin Filter. Ordered through Partsgeek.com for $20.00 (I was lucky to get the one that's actually Activated Charcoal)
- Installed Driver Seat Filter. Ordered through Partsgeek.com for $22.00 (Passenger seat still looked new)

I can't believe how much the seat filter cost and the size of it. When I got it, I though it was an empty box. But this was actually the hardest one to install for me since I have big hands and trying to do it blind was pretty tough.
The air filter practically took a couple minutes to do.
The Cabin filter took about 5 minutes to do. I had a hard time getting the white door back in.

Now Im waiting on my Gatorback Belts to arrive on Tuesday to complete all the necessary and preventative maintenance.

Next on the list is ATF Fluid Drain & Fill, Coolant Flush and Replace Spark Plugs.