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Old 04-17-2008 | 01:10 PM
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Is it easy for a newbie to install a 5/16 spacer

What's good guys? I've had my 05 G35 Sedan for about 3 months now, I started off little with the mods. First I did the Clear corners then added a replica M3 spoiler, that's all I've done so far. The craze has hit me hard though as now I want to add more things little by little, I want to install a 5/16 Motordyne spacer but first I wanted to ask if this was something easy for a newbie like me to do? I have never, ever worked on a car engine before. The only other thing I have ever done on a car before was change the oil, hehe. Thanks a lot for the help.

PS: Since I already made a thread, anybody got a nice DIY on how to change the trans oil on my car? It's an 05 with only 12500 miles. Should I leave it alone or change it?
 
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Old 04-17-2008 | 01:22 PM
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There's no reason to touch the AT oil until at least 30k miles.
 
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Old 04-17-2008 | 01:34 PM
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There's no reason to touch the AT oil until at least 30k miles.
Thanks for the fast reply, I figured it was 30000 or 2 years. I figured miles mattered more than years though, is it easy to do anyway?
 
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Old 04-17-2008 | 06:11 PM
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it's very simple. . .Motordyne gives you foolproof instructions as well. . .
 
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Old 04-17-2008 | 06:33 PM
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there is a video on youtube. The kid makes a silly mistake but you will get the idea. Youtube has a ton of DIY stuff for the G check it out.
 
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Old 04-17-2008 | 06:41 PM
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If you have hands and the tools necessary, its very easy. Take your time though...

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Old 04-17-2008 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by naughty240
there is a video on youtube. The kid makes a silly mistake but you will get the idea. Youtube has a ton of DIY stuff for the G check it out.
The GUY fixed the silly mistake thank you very much.
 

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Old 04-18-2008 | 09:43 AM
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Its actually pretty easy. Takes about 1.5 hours.
Be sure to read the installation manual and you should be good to go.

Call me if you have any questions. (661) 993-5111

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Old 04-18-2008 | 09:49 AM
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The GUY fixed the silly mistake thank you very much.
haha was that your video?
 
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Old 04-18-2008 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by naughty240
haha was that your video?
Well it was my car and I was helping bythabay to film and helping to hold the plenum up during that scene. None of us noticed that it dropped. I had to pull the upper and lower plenum off to fish it out of the valve area. Good thing it is too big to get past the valves. The part was fine and I just slapped it back on. All good now.
 
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Old 04-18-2008 | 01:26 PM
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Those videos were a big help they should be a sticky in the DIY. I wasnt trying to pick on you haha sorry if it came accross that way.
 
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Old 04-18-2008 | 01:42 PM
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That IS a really good video, it shows that it's real easy... it's just a little time consuming. I'll probably do it this weekend or next weekend.
 
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Old 04-18-2008 | 08:46 PM
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link of the youtube?
 
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Old 04-18-2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by naughty240
Those videos were a big help they should be a sticky in the DIY. I wasnt trying to pick on you haha sorry if it came accross that way.
Its all good. Here's the Infiniti Help link:

http://www.infinitihelp.com/diy/gsed...ifications.htm
 
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Old 05-01-2008 | 08:41 PM
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Just installed the spacer today, went all out & installed the spacer, ISO Thermal & the copper upgrade. Took me about 2 hours since I didn't have any power tools or a torque wrench. It was very easy to do, MD's instructions were very easy to follow as well. Took it out for a quick test drive & OMG it feels so good. I also installed my Z-Tube & Stillen Hi-Flow intake while I was at it. What to do next? Hmmmm.... hehe. Thanks guys.
 


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