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Old 02-18-2017, 11:57 AM
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Trunk struts

When I hit the trunk release, should it open on its own, or just pop loose? I was considering if the struts needed replacing because it seems like it did once, but I'm not sure. And by once I'm mean literally one time (only had the car for 2 months).
 
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Old 02-18-2017, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by AmigaJoe
When I hit the trunk release, should it open on its own, or just pop loose? I was considering if the struts needed replacing because it seems like it did once, but I'm not sure. And by once I'm mean literally one time (only had the car for 2 months).
Mine just pops loose on the coupe.
 
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Old 02-18-2017, 02:26 PM
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Why is this leaking, or rather, from where exactly, I suppose!?

This is the steering rack.

I don't like oil coming out from under my cars.Attachment 177645Attachment 177644
Bump. Who's got an answer?
 
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Old 02-18-2017, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AmigaJoe
When I hit the trunk release, should it open on its own, or just pop loose? I was considering if the struts needed replacing because it seems like it did once, but I'm not sure. And by once I'm mean literally one time (only had the car for 2 months).
Originally Posted by ronnieballgame
Mine just pops loose on the coupe.
+1 to ronnieballgame: the trunk just 'pops loose', it does not swing open automatically (based on experience with 2005 thru 2016 sedans)
 
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Old 02-19-2017, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Urbanengineer
Why is this leaking, or rather, from where exactly, I suppose!?

This is the steering rack.

I don't like oil coming out from under my cars.Attachment 177645Attachment 177644
Originally Posted by Urbanengineer
Bump. Who's got an answer?
OK let's examine this issue logically. The leak appears to be coming from the Steering rack correct? And what kind of fluid can be found in the Steering rack? Hmmm that would be power steering fluid only which would be my very edumacated guess w/o being there to see it in person as to what's leaking. Who are you some kind of n00b????
 
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Old 02-19-2017, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dream
OK let's examine this issue logically. The leak appears to be coming from the Steering rack correct? And what kind of fluid can be found in the Steering rack? Hmmm that would be power steering fluid only which would be my very edumacated guess w/o being there to see it in person as to what's leaking. Who are you some kind of n00b????
Yes but it must be Uber slow, as the level has not changed in years. Crazy! Thanks.
 
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Old 02-19-2017, 01:04 PM
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What do people mean when they have a coupe midpipe/HR y pipe? I have a 2006 G35 sedan base, can someone show me a link of where I can buy them and how much they would cost?

From what I've read:
The coupe midpipe flows better than the sedan midpipe
The HR y pipe flows better than all the DE y pipes - It's sorta longer after the cats and has an easier bend where the pipes converge.

I'm currently trying to solve this wear - must be a bushing/ball joint.


 
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Old 02-19-2017, 01:44 PM
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Driving/fog lights

Seems like the lower front intakes are made for them. Why else are they just plastic inserts that pop out so easily? However, all the ones I've seen are labeled for coupe only. Can they be made to fit? The shape seems very similar to the inserts on my sedan, but didn't want expensive paperweights if I'm wrong. Has anyone tried them?
 
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Old 02-20-2017, 07:01 AM
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The coupe grills don't fit sadly. Also the lower front grills are cheap plastic for cost savings not for mounting fog lights. Why would Infiniti make a part to be modified for the install of fog lights on a car that already has them? Think about that..........................
 
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Old 02-20-2017, 09:14 AM
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Ok

But I still wonder why they are there at all. I see lots of cars that have blank inserts that look like they're made for optional lights that weren't installed. Just seemed similar. ' Why would Infiniti make a part to be modified for the install of fog lights on a car that already has them?'
And yet the coupe does , just not the sedan, yes?
 
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Old 02-20-2017, 09:43 AM
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Has anyone taken out the clock on an 06 G?
I was able to remove the climate display, but haven't gotten the clock out from there yet. I was hoping it would not require me to unscrew the whole climate backing, but it still feels pretty snug after undoing the top 2 clips.

The only thing I can ever find online is the 03 Gs which is a completely different design and doesn't help.

I can make a how to later if there really isn't one yet for this design style, likely 05 and 06, since I couldn't find pics on even removing the display, but was able to get it out. Now I just need to remove the clock itself so I can replace mine.

I can show a pic later of the climate display pulled out if it helps, but I think you can understand what I am referring to.

*edit: added a quick photo showing the back side*

 

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Old 02-25-2017, 06:19 PM
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Well it wasn't easy, especially with only 2 hands, but I was finally able to get the clock out!

I put the rest of the climate display back in temporarily so I can still use it while driving and will just have to replace the clock after I purchase one.
 
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Old 02-26-2017, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by AmigaJoe
' Why would Infiniti make a part to be modified for the install of fog lights on a car that already has them?'
And yet the coupe does , just not the sedan, yes?
Not sure what you're asking here but both coupe and sedan have fog lights. They work off the high beam dual filament bulb......
 
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Old 04-19-2017, 10:06 PM
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Need help with Dashboard fix!

Hey guys I'm new to this, I'll cut to the point. A piece of my dashboard is a bit detached and I really want to fix it because it looks horrible (my opinion). I don't want a costly solution, I was wondering what you guys think I could do myself to fix my dash panel.



 
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Old 04-19-2017, 10:41 PM
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Fix instructions: http://forums.nicoclub.com/top-glove-box-repair-removal-t324205.html

Townshend: "I just followed them last week and it worked like a charm. I removed everything and used 3M high strength adhesive, used a couple of clamps and some tape to hold the leather down for a few days then installed it back in the car."
 

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