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Dec 11, 2012 | 01:54 PM
  #7891  
Quote: Impressive. I don't know enough about the components to help you in this though, sorry! Either way, impressed with what you're up to man!!! Hope to see some good results!

As for your Operating voltage Q: Peak Voltage should not exceed 14.6 on a properly functioning Regulator/Alternator. The range is normally 13.3-14.3V while running, and IIRC static/steady voltage should be maintained at 13.6 Approximately.
If you do calculations based on 13.6 VDC that will be the most accurate.



I toyed with a few concepts on this but ended up writing it off because I couldn't get LED's that were spaced close enough to make it look the way I wanted. I tried EL wire also but it wouldnt bend sharp enough to make a defined 'arrow' look the way I wanted.

Dont have any pics uploaded of my tests, but here's My idea drawn in orange:

Thank you and thank you for the info! I think I am going to design it for 11-15 V to be conservative. Ill probably post when I have the circuit prototype on the car. I just noticed condensation inside its LED taillights! Im going to take them off tonight, put them in front of a hot lamp to evacuate any moisture, and when I put them back on I hope it doesnt happen again.
That looks like a cool design. It might be neat to do that with white LEDs and then have the rest of them be amber for a turn signal.
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Dec 11, 2012 | 02:29 PM
  #7892  
Hya Thank you for all your replys.

I tried by Turning Off the AC.. I Still get "GRR" sound when excelerate harder.
I change my oil every 3000 to 3500 miles. I use Premimum Gas only.

I bought this car at 48k, I know how Previous owner did the service.
I got the 60K service done at Stealership.

Replaced Powersteering Fluid my self.


For 90k Service I am thinking of Performing below

Break Fluid Flush,
Transmission Fluid Change
Coolent Flush
Change Differencial Oil.

if possible Replace Compressor Rod/Bushing.


What is your Openion On it.
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Dec 11, 2012 | 04:21 PM
  #7893  
I need to replace my lower control arm bushings, what is the most durable material to get?

poly? and is there graphite?
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Dec 12, 2012 | 10:10 AM
  #7894  
2003 G35 Sedan Resonator Delete?
Hey guys, on my 2003 G35 sedan i have the magnaflow axel-back exhaust and it's very nice, but it could be a little louder and have more throat. I watched a few videos of sedans with a resonator delete and they sound bad-***. I was wondering if deleting the resonator on the car will do anything power wise? Increases.. decreases.. or what not. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
P.S. How much does it cost to do this?
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Dec 12, 2012 | 11:37 AM
  #7895  
Tokico suspension package on g35x
Hey all,
I'm assuming this package will give me a 2" drop, without issues. Can you back this up? I'm not sure if this is a widely known package or not, as I just discovered it myself and for the price... can't beat it. I drive an '05, its already on Z springs but it's not enough!

so here's the package:
~~~http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PR...1b01/23-3956ki

Do you think it's a good purchase?
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Dec 13, 2012 | 06:20 PM
  #7896  
any body have Berks + HR Y pipe on stock exhaust
going to be installing some berks and Hr Y pipe on my 06 AT coupe. just want to hear some input on this set up.
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Dec 13, 2012 | 06:25 PM
  #7897  
Also anybody have a sound clip?
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Dec 14, 2012 | 01:57 PM
  #7898  
Need a new bumper 04 g35x. Please help!!!
Hi all,
I need to replace the bumper on my 04 g35x ivory pearl sedan. Don't wanna go to a body shop and get ripped off. Don't mind buying some kind of aftermarket one but don't want to spend a lot of money. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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Dec 14, 2012 | 02:03 PM
  #7899  
Quote:

Tire patch increases handling. If you take a look at higher end sports cars, you'll see larger diameter and wider wheels. I mean, ALL of the things you asked could be quickly found out by searching. But, since we're already knee deep, there's an actual thread called the 19" discussion thread and it shows 19" wheels. In the 'for sale' section, there's a section of wheels...within that wheels section, there's a 19inch section...with 19inch wheels that fit our cars. Get'r'dun
Technically, a larger tire patch increases traction. It does have something to do with handling but it is not necessarily the same. Too much traction or too wide of tires on the fronts can be detrimental to your car's handling. But because more traction is great for acceleration, you will see a lot of RWD cars go wide in the rears, with a much more moderate width in the fronts.
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Dec 14, 2012 | 02:05 PM
  #7900  
Quote: ...Too much traction or too wide of tires on the fronts can be detrimental to your car's handling...
Care to elaborate on that
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Dec 14, 2012 | 02:15 PM
  #7901  
Quote: Care to elaborate on that
Take a car wheel and tire by itself, roll it then try to turn it without tilting it to the left or right. Compare doing the same to a much narrower bicycle wheel. The one with more traction wants to stay moving forward, while the other one will turn much more effortlessly.

The wider tire with more traction wants to hold the road more, in a sense increasing the weight of the wheel, so this would be similar to comparing handling of a 18" wheel to the handling of a 22" wheel (or 16" to 18" on a Honda Civic).

Technically, if you have enough power, the wider tires will become necessary to even hold the car straight under hard acceleration. I'd say you really want to be making a good 400+ to the wheels to really need tires as wide in the fronts as most of us have in the rears so that really will not be the case with most Gs out there. And even still, you have to consider the driver's driving style. If you won't be mashing the gas pedal through the turns, you might not want the tires to be too wide up front.
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Dec 14, 2012 | 02:16 PM
  #7902  
Buy used in your stock color. There aren't any aftermarket, other than stock looking, bumpers for first gen sedans.
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Dec 14, 2012 | 02:23 PM
  #7903  
Quote: Buy used in your stock color. There aren't any aftermarket, other than stock looking, bumpers for first gen sedans.
Thanks. Any idea how to find one? Tried searching on the Internet but couldn't find one
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Dec 14, 2012 | 02:28 PM
  #7904  
You can get the 03-04 poly nismo rep which has vent in center for x
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Dec 14, 2012 | 02:29 PM
  #7905  
Quote: Buy used in your stock color. There aren't any aftermarket, other than stock looking, bumpers for first gen sedans.
There is the kurookie, k2, gt something or other. Hd nismo, hd poly, nismo rep
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