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    V36 Skyline Japanese Translation Document (Work In Progress

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted

    Do these steps work on a non navi v36 model? I treid them and I dont have some of the options on my screen?

    can someone confirm this?

    The short answer, garryg, is that it depends on your handset's ability to send contacts via Bluetooth.

    If it's an iPhone, then the answer is a resounding "no". Apple suck for some of the choices they make and this is definitely one of those choices. In short, Apple don't support a transfer protocol. Apple have chosen to support a different Bluetooth protocol which only allows the phone book to be read but not copied from. It has been a painful year receiving calls in this vehicle and not being able to recognise all the numbers that come in. It's even worse when I need to dial out. It's neither feasible nor safe while driving. I hope Satan is shoving a few pineapples per day up Steve Jobs' arse for this.

    Today, I upgraded my phone to a Samsung Note2 and exporting from this phone is a little cumbersome if you've got a whole bunch of accounts in it (i.e. Facebook, Google, Google+, etc). Nevertheless, it is definitely possible and works very well.

    There is one quirk though. You must ensure your phone numbers are not prefixed with a "+61" (i.e. E164 international standard). The number must be entered as a local entry (so, 04xxxxxxxx or in the case of landlines, 02xxxxxxxx, etc). The reason for this is the handsfree kit interprets it as an international call and replaces the "+" with a "011" rather than just sending the "+" to the handset, rendering the number dialled a wrong one. Why the engineers chose to do this is beyond me but it is what it is. Nevertheless, I'm happy that I've actually got speed dials for a change, let alone an entire phone book.

    So, here's the how-to on transferring contacts using an Android phone (Jellybean OS - not sure what the older OS's look like). If you have anything else, such as an old Nokia, you'll need to check your manual on how to export via Bluetooth on those. My old N85 can definitely do it as well though it has its own quirks when sending numbers in bulk.

    Following the screenshots in the translated document:
    1) Press the Settings button on your keypad
    2) Navigate to Phone (Option 5 - first item in the second column)
    3) Navigate to Directory (second item in the menu)
    4) Select first option in this Directory submenu.
    5) On the pop-up screen, select the left button which I'm guessing is the "OK/YES" button.
    6) Another screen will pop-up with your V36's Bluetooth ID and a series of instructions. Leave this up and now pick up your phone.
    7) At your phone's main contacts list, press the menu button and choose "Import/Export"
    8) At the bottom of the menu (you may need to scroll to find it), select "Share namecard via"
    9) Your contacts list will re-emerge with a series of tickboxes to the left. You can select all and then deselect the ones you don't want or just select the few you do want.
    10) Once you have selected them, tap the "Done" button at the top right.
    11) Another pop-up screen will appear asking the method to transfer with. Select "Bluetooth" and then tap "Just Once". This will ensure that Bluetooth will not be used as the default means of transferring contacts in future, in case you have another import/export requirement not involving Bluetooth. If you happen to tap the "Always" button, it's fine. You can reset this option in another menu anyway.
    12) Then you should see a little transfer screen appear on your V36 display. It takes approximately 30 seconds to transfer about 300 numbers.

    DONE! You've now transferred your numbers.

    To create and edit speed dials:
    1) Press the Settings button on your keypad
    2) Navigate to Phone (Option 5 - first item in the second column)
    3) Navigate to Speed Dials (first item in the menu)
    4) Select the speed dial slot you wish to create/edit
    5) Select the second item in the submenu (there should be about 6 options in that submenu)
    6) Select the first item in the next submenu (there should be 3 options in that submenu)
    7) Select the only item in the next submenu (all but 1 of the 11 options will be greyed out in that submenu)
    8) A list of all your transferred numbers will appear, in phone number order. This is an unfortunate quirk but in the grand scheme of things, no big deal either.
    9) Find your desired number and select it.

    DONE! Repeat steps 4-9 for the remaining speed dial slots you wish to configure.

    There is one warning I have for you though. You cannot update the phone directory with just one number in future. You must transfer the entire phone directory from your handset again otherwise you will only have the one number in your V36's phone book. The positive thing about this is that speed dials remain unaffected, even with the phone book completely erased.

    I'm working purely off memory as I did this a little earlier today. I'm pretty sure I've got it down correctly but if not, let me know and I'll revise my post after I triple check with my vehicle again.

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    How Can I Get This Spoiler On Ebay Or Similar?

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted

    Thanks for the reply. I looked on eBay but so many and I don't know the details of the infiniti equivalent for the 250gt. My car doesn't have reverse cam so I thought rather than spend $300 on reversing proximity system id just buy a spoiler in the hope that it will allow me then to see the top of the boot when reversing. Hard to reverse these cars when you don't have the reverse cam and can't see anythingof the boot lid.

    Anyone From Nz?

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted · Edited by Gnome73

    I'll be watching with interest to see what that coupe on TM goes for. Currently at $28,100 and ends in 5 hours.

    Hope to get my car next Thursday the 4th. Will then take it to Newmarket Nissan for a check up and to fibrenew for steering wheel and inner door pull plastic respray.

    http://www.fibrenew.co.nz/markets-we-service/automotive-leather-plastic-fiber-repair/

    If anyone in NZ is looking to import a car I'd recommend www.japaneseusedcars.com I cant fault these guys at all so far, service and sales process has been fantastic.

    Steering Wheel Wear - Good Indicator Of Age?

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted

    heres mine at 34k

    https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zpwkecWS1HbVVPcjRPSTdxVGs/edit?usp=sharing

    As you can see some wear in the same areas.

    How may k's had that one done? Hopefully more than 34k lol

    Havent had my k's verified as I forgot to organise this before it left and its non its way from Japan but will do when I get it into port, i'll be surprised if my k's aren't legit as the auction agency i used are apparently one of the biggest for NZ (thousands of cars a year) and their inspectors are pretty good.

    V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted

    Thanks Chris, I read your OP many times and guess i was stuck on the question of what was in english and what wasn't i.e. i've had cars in the past where the system has been localised but some system menus etc remains in japanese. Sorry about that.

    Here is a pic of my NAV system which is the non NAVI one :woot:

    https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zpwkecWS1HVkxOVVBxOEdVMWs/edit?usp=sharing

    So next question given that I am in NZ is there any chance I could work with you to get it converted to English?

    Ckv36 Front Seat Quick Release Question

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted

    Considering that it takes about 3-5 secs to move the seat forward electronically, this delay being a 'deal breaker' for you seems pretty crazy IMO.

    lol true, but im guessing you dont have kids... as when trying to get 3 kids into the back seat of the car and 2 in their car seats in the pouring rain every second counts.

    So to confirm the lever makes the sit back flip forward but the seat cushion part of the seat is still electronic and 5 secs?

    Ckv36 Front Seat Quick Release Question

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted · Edited by Gnome73

    V36 Coupe owners

    Is there a quick release for the front seats in the V36 370GT coupes? I have kids and from memory there was no quick release on the V35 coupe and I didnt want to have to wait for the electronic motors to move the seat forward (which took ages) to allow the kids to jump in the back.

    This is currently a deal breaker for me so if it turns out there is a quick release or another quick and easy solution I'll be getting the coupe ;-)

    win4ever quoted this in the NZ thread but I wanted to double check with other CKV36 owners

    I think a type SP will have an auto / electronic seat release which automatically comes forward when you fold the seat. From memories, I think Type P has this feature as well but Type S and the base model do not have the this feature. Instead there will be a button for you to push to get the seat to move forward. However, this is still not a manual release but an electronic one. I am not 100% sure so perhaps ask those already having a v36 in the forum if you want to be 100% certain.

    Anyone From Nz?

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted

    Hi Loh, thanks for the reply.

    My car arrives on the 12th of April then its gotta go through customs/compliance which i've been told takes about a week. As this is my first car that i've imported Im just going to get McCulloughs to do all the paper work and customs clearance so hopefully that should speed things up.

    Because Im considering upgrading to the 370gt do you mind telling me the year, ks and the yen price you paid? Mine is a 2007 V36 250GT Type S, 34k which set me back 1,300,000 yen / $17k NZD excluding GST and compliance.

    The Yen/NZD hit 2-3 year high yesterday and is looking to break the 80 yen to $1NZ so we are re-entering the dream days of the late 90's and early 2000's where Jap sports cars were such good value for money.

    My dream car is the GTR but they are so damn expensive even with the good FX rate. I can afford a 370GT but was going to wait till my kids got a bit older

    Where are you in AKL, I'd like to come check out your car once you get it, when do you think you will have it? I'm in Mt Albert.

    Anyone From Nz?

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted · Edited by Gnome73

    Thanks for the update on where you got the car Sonny..... anyway, I believe I have managed to secure a V36 coupe! Agent emailed me on Saturday morning saying I managed to get a car within my budget from the Friday's auction and is now waiting for them to invoice final amount in.

    I think I got a bit lucky.... I was always thinking I will probably end up with just a type S given my budget but finally managed to secure a type SP with a sunroof as a bonus!!! Mileage is slightly higher than what I would have hoped for but I will still consider it as a good low mileage car!

    So looking forward to the day when the car finally arrives in Auckland.... right now, I guess looking at photos and watching youtube clips about the v36 will need to do..... :rofl2:

    Anyway Sonny, sorry, not much idea on the suspension and coilovers for the pnm35..... perhaps other Stagea owners will be able to help.....

    Can I ask which website / japanese auction agent you used? I just purchased a 2007 V36 250GT Type S, 34k on clock from www.japaneseusedcars.com who were recommended to me by the customs / freight forwarders McCulloughs which Im gonna use http://www.mmnz.biz/.

    I think I got the non NAV version as in the 50 odd pics i was supplied I cant see any cameras on the side mirror or boot.

    I went for the Type S for the 18inch factory rims, sportier front bumper/scoop and I also read somewhere they come with rear wheel LSD which the standard models dont have.

    A question on your latest car which im assuming is a V36 coupe, do the front seats have a manual release to fold the seat forward without having to use/wait for the electronics to do it? I have kids and when I was looking at buying a v35 coupe from memory there was no manual release which meant that if it was raining and I had to get the kids in the back seat I would have to stand there waiting for the electronics to move the front seat forward to allow them access to the back. Can you clear this nagging question up for me?

    If there is a manual seat release I might just onsell my 250GT and get a V36 370GT coupe from Japan.

    V36 Section

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted

    No one buys V35s in NZ anymore as you can get good low mileage V36's ex Japan for ~ $18k NZD. Im new to the forums and trawling through all the posts only to find the content relates to V35s is a bit disheartening. Just asking for a V36 sub forum if its not too much trouble?

    V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq

    in VQ Series - V35, V36 & Infiniti

    Posted · Edited by Gnome73

    Hi there, came across this forum after ordering a V36 250GT Type S from Japan (Im in NZ). From the pics I got of the car, I think I have no side mirror camera or boot camera so therefore no NAVI system?

    When you say the non NAVI car can be modified to have NAVI and bluetooth etc do you mean you can add this option and it be in english?

    Some more questions

    Assuming you can add a NAVI option in English could this actually go so far as to hook up to GPS sattelites in NZ or is this just to covert the language to english.

    When you say connect IPod to the NAVI system do you mean via bluetooth? and if so could this also support Android conenctivity?

    Are there any how to guides around for the Non NAVI to English NAVI change?

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