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depends on what has been fitted by the compliance workshop.. I think they are usually H1 for low beam, but someone else here can probably confirm. The factory HIDs are D2R, and like most automotive HIDs, they are 35W. The factory 35W HID lamps will produce considerably more light than a 55W Halogen. Depending on how the compliance workshop converted them, it might not be too hard to convert them back to HIDs. If they left the balast and light fitting attached, you might just need to reconnect the 12V supply to the balast and refit the correct HID lamps. If they removed everything, it might be easier to go with an aftermarket HID kit.

The CVT could probably handle a bit extra power over stock, but I wouldn't push it too much. With standard autos, you can do valve body upgrades, and have stronger parts installed to handle considerably more power than stock.. you don't have this option with a CVT. As for the headlights.. I have heard several people complain about the light quality with Halogens (which should have been fitted during compliance). I still have the stock HIDs in mine, and the light is fine. You could try xenon filled halogen lamps, which are a little brighter than standard halogens. I wouldn't go with higher power halogen lamps unless you are certain your wiring can handle the extra load.

If you get it all installed, I would be interested to know what you think of the JWT Clutch/Fly and how it compares to the factory Clutch/Fly. I am getting sick of the feel of the factory clutch and the narrow engagement window - I have been thinking about the clutch pedal mods, but haven't got around to doing anything yet. The downside is I have heard if you replace the factory DMF with a standard single piece flywheel, you get a lot of chatter from the gearbox which can be annoying at low RPM..

You can download the install/user manual here http://usaspec.com/userfiles/editor/file/pa15infi_20100120_webuse.pdf it also suggested the PA15-INFI connects to the satellite radio unit, but to use the PA15-NIS if you don't have satellite radio as it connects to the back of the stereo HU.

Interested in this too, but I saw this on the USA Spec website.. You can use the USA SPEC PA15-NIS model if the vehicle is compatible with the PA15-INFI but DOES NOT have SAT receiver or if it's NOT pre-wired for SAT. PA15-NIS's functionality is 100% equivalent to the PA15-INFI. PA15-NIS connects to the radio where as the PA15-INFI connects to the SAT receiver. Just a bit worried as this unit is the PA15-INFI

Keep the badges.. looks like it has had a 'backyard' repair/respray job without the badges.

I always fill my tyres with 78% nitrogen.. seems to work well enough!!

At this stage, I would say a 6MT V36 coupe.. but tend to keep my cars a long time, so who knows what opinion I will have when it comes time to retire the V35.

i guess you don't plan on returning the tyres then??

When driving straight, is the steering wheel in the same position it has always been? the VDC system works by measuring speed of each individual wheel, steering wheel angle and yaw sensors (lateral and longitudinal G sensors). A wheel alignment is not likely to fix the issue. If it is a steering wheel angle sensor calibration issue, you would need to get this done at Nissan, but since it was fine before the new tyres, I would guess it is just the tyres.

I doubt the VDC is upset with the slightly larger OD of the new tyres, after all, it seems to cope ok with the different size front/rear tyres on the factory 18in rims. Either the tyres are actually slipping and triggering the VDC, or the steering wheel angle adjustment is out. Did the tyre shop do a wheel alignment, and if so, is the neutral position of the steering wheel a bit different now?

I find the VDC way too sensitive, it kicks in with the slightest bit of wheel slip/spin. But it doesn't kick in with no slip. So I am assuming your tyres just aren't up to the job. Not sure what tyres you got, but how much did you shop around? I was quoted $360ea for 225/45/18 kumho ku36 tyres from a local dealer, purchased the same tyre online from Tempe tyres for $200ea inc shipping and it will be $25ea for fitting and balancing locally.

I'll take them if you are happy to ship to Townsville?

some other discussions on this topic. http://www.zcar.com/70-83_tech_discussion_forum/different_gear_oil_choices_worn_synchros_715101.0.html http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/267969-gearbox-redline-oil-vs-royal-purple/page__st__40

Never tried dexIII in a manual transmission that specifies a heavier GL4 gear oil. a quick google search turned up several pages that says it is a big NO NO, unless the said gearbox is designed for dexIII, several mentions of insufficient bearing lubrication and bearing cooling and reduced synchro operation (synchros rely on the viscosity of the oil to bring gears into sync without metal to metal contact - also the reason using a GL5 oil in our manual gearboxes results in difficult shifting). I have used 'lighter than specified' gear oil on other manual transmissions and it made the gearbox noisier.

If your 5th synchro is badly worn, no oil is going to fix it, thicker or thinner. Thinner oil may result in a noisier transmission, thinker oil may result in harder shifting (with the good gears). To be honest, if you don't want to spend the money on repairing or replacing the gearbox, then just skip 5th gear.. it's a close ratio box, just accelerate to 60km/h in 4th, and drop it straight to 6th. Not ideal, but cheap... Left mirror will always close quicker than the right, it's on more of an angle to start with.. the right mirror has to move further to close. Compression rods are an easy fix if you have access to a press. As for the central locking. it is in a particular location? My wife has found the securty camera system at the Townsville hospital car park interfere with her central locking (wireless cameras, probaby on the same frequency band), if she parks under one of the cameras, she needs to use the key to lock/unlock the car.

What about those cat electric mats you can buy for keeping cats off your kitchen benches. Can't see why they wouldn't work on your car?

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I had my front and rear wheels off on the weekend and the coupe 18s are the same size front and rear (18x8JJ +30) so I still don't know why they are stamped 'front' and 'rear'. I took some pics if anyone wants to see it. The only thing I can think is the run a staggered tyre size and it might help prevent a dodgy mechanic getting them mixed up. But you think it would be easier to just check the tyres..

If you have a V35 250GT, the stock engine is a VQ25DD, not a DE.

Yes, my point is the G model does not specify chassis type, only engine size.

If it is anything like Infiniti USA, it will have the code name G37 and that’s it, and if they are releasing it at the end of this year, it will be the same as the Skyline V36.. when the V37 is released, the G37 will likely be upgraded to the same.. In USA, the Infiniti G35 model covers both the V35 and the V36 and I have only ever seen them differentiated by specifying the year, so I guess there isn't any other code to tell them apart. However, we should stil be able to import a V36, provided it was originally sold in Japan before the G37 hit the showroom here.

I love the honesty!!

^^ interesting. good to see there is still some common sense in our legal system .... don't know how it fits in with this thread though?? Surprising on what you can make bible passages appear say when you fail to quote all of it..

The oil changes colour and turns to 'crap' due to contamination.. a high quality synthetic is not immune to contamination any more than a $30/bottle dino oil. Some synthetics are a lighter colour and sometimes almost clear when new.. Dino oils often have more colour and are opaque when new. If they look different new, of course they will look different after 5-10,000km..

I would expect it would be determined by the date they go on sale here in Aust. like they did with the R35 GT-R. possibly the reason nissan are releasing the V36 here toward the end of its model life instead of wating for the V37.. it will prevent anyone sneaking some V37s in before they can get the infiniti version of the same car on the showrooms here.