Random Little Question Thread
#1666
11-06-2010, 07:29 PM
Went and looked at that G35 this morning. We aren't sold on it, but haven't completely dismissed it yet. It was in fairly decent shape for an 04, but definately not perfect. The Nismo front bumper had some small scrapes underneath and a 3" long scuff that I might be able to take out with my polisher. No dings, but some key marks on the doors and scratches on the interior panels. The car does look really sharp with this body kit. It's a shame it doesn't seem to be readily available (or is it?)
Loved the power/torque of the V6 (esp. coming from a 4 cyl Accord), but it wasn't as 'smooth/quiet' as I was expecting...especially with only 37K miles on it. I suspect it may have driven pretty hard by the former owners...which, by the way, this car has had 3 previous owners in 6 years...somewhat of a turnoff, but probably not uncommon in these types of vehicles.
Lots of incessent rattling from the interior panels. Even with the radio at a moderate volume, we still couldn't drown it out.
If we do decide we want it (not likely), it will definately be a low ball offer that they won't accept.
Loved the power/torque of the V6 (esp. coming from a 4 cyl Accord), but it wasn't as 'smooth/quiet' as I was expecting...especially with only 37K miles on it. I suspect it may have driven pretty hard by the former owners...which, by the way, this car has had 3 previous owners in 6 years...somewhat of a turnoff, but probably not uncommon in these types of vehicles.
Lots of incessent rattling from the interior panels. Even with the radio at a moderate volume, we still couldn't drown it out.
If we do decide we want it (not likely), it will definately be a low ball offer that they won't accept.
IDK about rattling though, I have 82000 and no rattles, just seat creak. idk I would rather have a one owner car with 50-60k then a 37k car with 3 owners, sounds like a lemon or something
#1667
11-06-2010, 07:32 PM
#1668
11-06-2010, 07:37 PM
A. they are looking for automatic so its not a rev up
B. my 04 had the same problem when I bought it at 67,000, got a new engine I even changed the oil(which I why I stongly advocate warranties..lol)
anyways just out of err um curiosity, where would one get a nismo front bumper or high quality replica anyway?
B. my 04 had the same problem when I bought it at 67,000, got a new engine I even changed the oil(which I why I stongly advocate warranties..lol)
anyways just out of err um curiosity, where would one get a nismo front bumper or high quality replica anyway?
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#1669
11-06-2010, 07:45 PM
#1670
11-07-2010, 12:10 AM
Alignment RLQs:
Running sedan eibach pro kit, just had it aligned:
I'm picking up a rear SPC kit from Johnny Beast Foo mainly to get the rear left toe in spec and maybe even up the rear camber.
1- Would you drop the couple hundred for a front camber kit at the same time given these numbers? Front camber doesn't seem too bad, and the front left caster is just out of spec at 7.7 degrees.
2- I drive an X - anyone know which front kits do or don't fit the AWD?
Running sedan eibach pro kit, just had it aligned:
I'm picking up a rear SPC kit from Johnny Beast Foo mainly to get the rear left toe in spec and maybe even up the rear camber.
1- Would you drop the couple hundred for a front camber kit at the same time given these numbers? Front camber doesn't seem too bad, and the front left caster is just out of spec at 7.7 degrees.
2- I drive an X - anyone know which front kits do or don't fit the AWD?
#1671
11-07-2010, 12:30 AM
#1672
11-07-2010, 01:03 AM
I am no alignment expert but
I am pretty sure you cannot adjust camber in this car at all stock. And some how it was adjusted on your car
Rear Left Toe is way out of spec, and Thrust angle should be 0.
I am pretty sure you cannot adjust camber in this car at all stock. And some how it was adjusted on your car
Rear Left Toe is way out of spec, and Thrust angle should be 0.
#1673
11-07-2010, 01:47 AM
#1675
11-07-2010, 08:28 AM
A. they are looking for automatic so its not a rev up
B. my 04 had the same problem when I bought it at 67,000, got a new engine I even changed the oil(which I why I stongly advocate warranties..lol)
anyways just out of err um curiosity, where would one get a nismo front bumper or high quality replica anyway?
B. my 04 had the same problem when I bought it at 67,000, got a new engine I even changed the oil(which I why I stongly advocate warranties..lol)
anyways just out of err um curiosity, where would one get a nismo front bumper or high quality replica anyway?
#1676
11-07-2010, 11:19 AM
I'm not sure I am going to get the front A-arms at this point. I'm curious as to whether people would go to the trouble for the way it sits right now, and if so what will fit the X. Maybe I should post the AWD question in the dropped X thread.
I'm open to suggestions but had looked at SPC for the front as well, which are probably close to $400 new. SPC does have caster adjustment. If I understand correctly excessive caster will make the steering less responsive, but I assume 0.3 degrees out of spec wouldn't be very noticeable.
I'm open to suggestions but had looked at SPC for the front as well, which are probably close to $400 new. SPC does have caster adjustment. If I understand correctly excessive caster will make the steering less responsive, but I assume 0.3 degrees out of spec wouldn't be very noticeable.
#1677
11-07-2010, 12:05 PM
I'm not sure I am going to get the front A-arms at this point. I'm curious as to whether people would go to the trouble for the way it sits right now, and if so what will fit the X. Maybe I should post the AWD question in the dropped X thread.
I'm open to suggestions but had looked at SPC for the front as well, which are probably close to $400 new. SPC does have caster adjustment. If I understand correctly excessive caster will make the steering less responsive, but I assume 0.3 degrees out of spec wouldn't be very noticeable.
I'm open to suggestions but had looked at SPC for the front as well, which are probably close to $400 new. SPC does have caster adjustment. If I understand correctly excessive caster will make the steering less responsive, but I assume 0.3 degrees out of spec wouldn't be very noticeable.
#1678
11-07-2010, 02:21 PM
I posted this in the "have a question about wheels" thread - no response...
I'm considering a used set for sale, need to decide soon... can anyone help?
Offset/Camber Gurus... do you have answer?
Current camber is -1.3 on all four... If I get wheels that are extend 10mm, how much camber do I need to be where I am now?
Specific specs:
current: 8.5 +15 (-1.3 camber) front and rear (sits 5mm inside fender line)
potential new: front 9.5 +17(extends 11mm), rear 10.5 +30 (extends 10mm)
I've never been able to confirm mm to camber ratio... I'm thinking 10mm = 1 degree (but I've read as low as 5mm = 1 degree)
If in fact its 10/1 will I now need -2.3 to sit where it is now? To add more question to the formula, I'd like to be about 3mm tucked from where I am now - so would that mean closer to -2.5 camber?... I'm calculating it as current -1.3 plus additional -1 for the added 10mm (and another couple tenths of a degree to bring it in a few more mm).
Hope the way I questioned it isnt too confusing
Current camber is -1.3 on all four... If I get wheels that are extend 10mm, how much camber do I need to be where I am now?
Specific specs:
current: 8.5 +15 (-1.3 camber) front and rear (sits 5mm inside fender line)
potential new: front 9.5 +17(extends 11mm), rear 10.5 +30 (extends 10mm)
I've never been able to confirm mm to camber ratio... I'm thinking 10mm = 1 degree (but I've read as low as 5mm = 1 degree)
If in fact its 10/1 will I now need -2.3 to sit where it is now? To add more question to the formula, I'd like to be about 3mm tucked from where I am now - so would that mean closer to -2.5 camber?... I'm calculating it as current -1.3 plus additional -1 for the added 10mm (and another couple tenths of a degree to bring it in a few more mm).
Hope the way I questioned it isnt too confusing
