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Old 11-19-2012, 09:05 PM
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You should definitely research that, its possible that it has the specs of a non sport.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 09:53 PM
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You should definitely research that, its possible that it has the specs of a non sport.
I will. I'm a little worried if it could cause damage to the car, though i haven't noticed any unusual handling characteristics or uneven tire wear.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 09:55 PM
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I think the only likely thing is that its causing damage to itself - that is if its set up for a different spring rate.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 10:00 PM
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I flicked through the service records and didn't find anything about a strut replacement. I can't remember if prev. owner said anything about it either. My guess is maybe the old one blew out(?) and some dum dum replaced it with the wrong type. I think the spring might be the same though. If it had a different rate, would the car sit unevenly?
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 10:02 PM
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the spring is probably the same, but if the dampener is set up for the non sport spring and you use a sport spring (assuming they have different rates) it would cause accelerated wear on the dampener.

It is probably just an OEM replacement. Probably makes sense to buy the new strut from a wrecker if possible.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 10:25 PM
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I've been very pleased with my S3
I've been even more pleased having Jelly Bean on it. Only gripe I have is that I have to constantly disable HW overlays in the developer options every time I update it, which is nightly, but that's by choice.
 
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Old 11-19-2012, 11:41 PM
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I decided today Ill wait for the Nexus 4. If I dont end up getting it, it will at least push down the prices of the S3
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 01:05 PM
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I didnt really think those were a necessity, just a light would be on without them.
Correct, just something to be aware of, that's all.
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 01:27 PM
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When were TPMS sensors implemented in sedans? My current wheels have them but Im pretty sure I dont need them
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:02 PM
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Is it ok if we use Manual mode to shift till 5th gear then switch it to Drive mode at around 50-60mph in order to lower the rpm at freeway speeds?

Is it ok to use Fuel System cleaner with a 2005 g35 or could it damage the fuel lines?

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Old 11-20-2012, 02:04 PM
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I dont think there is any way to use the manual mode in a "wrong" way personally. I would do what you described.

I got my fuel lines cleaned at Mr. Lube, but didnt want it sitting too long so I drove around until my gas tank was empty after.
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:59 PM
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When were TPMS sensors implemented in sedans? My current wheels have them but Im pretty sure I dont need them
I think 04, but I'm not 100% sure.
 
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:01 PM
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Awwwww yeah

Roh, when I PC my Rays Ill take off the TPMS and sell it to you if you want them.
 
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Old 11-22-2012, 11:36 AM
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In the trunk under the rear deck is there suppose to be a finishing piece? My car doesn't have one and i remember seeing in another pic that there was one
 
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I want to put 19in. coupe wheels on my G, but this thing is in the way, and i want 350z springs any idea?

 


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