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^^ as scotty said.. the tyres you have aren't 10% smaller than the correct size, so you aren't going to recover the 10km/h. For example, you might only be about 7km/h out instead of 10km/h at 100. Mine reads about 2% fast, so when the speedo reads 100km/h, I am actually travelling at about 98km/h, but my wife's J31 maxima is worse.. it is about 6%. in each case the ECU reads correct, it is just the speedo unit that shows the wrong speed.

it means your tyre size is contributing to your speedo inaccuracy. not causing the full 10% error, but at least some. You should be running a 50 profile for that size tyre/rim (235/50/17), to match the standard tyre diameter.

The CVT was only available on the sedan, so I don't think you coupe is going to come with a CVT, and I am fairly sure 05 was the last year it was available. It will probably be the 5 or 6 sp auto.

looks like the filter/screen is right on the bottom, so it should be easy for anyone mechanically minded to replace.

what tyre size? you can put different size rims on your car without upsetting your speedo, as long as you buy the right tyre size to keep the overall diameter correct.

If he had bigger wheels, the issue would be reversed.. (speedo would read 90km/h and GPS would show higher). Smaller wheels would cause the speedo to read fast..

bought my '05 6MT sedan for $19,000 back in Sept last year, with 74,000km on it. It's a non-premium, but has 18in coupe rims and a few optional extras. From what I have seen, the market has dropped off quite a bit since then, and I think I would only get around $17k at the most if I sold it now. so an '03 would probably be closer to $15k - $16k. However, i do agree with n15m0, not everyone prefers a coupe. I was looking for a Sedan and wouldn't have been interested in a coupe even if I could get one with the same specs/age for the same price. That said.. coupes generally do sell for more. If there are no other 350gt sedans on carsales for buyers to compare with, you might get lucky by listing it at $20k.. although the average V35 buyer has probably done their homework.

When you are travelling at 100km/h, it is possible your speedo could read as much as 110km/h and still be classified as 'normal'. But most will generally only read about 5% fast. show 105km/h when travelling at 100km/h.

most Speedos normally read up to 10% fast..

not sure.. but replacing the filter should also be an easy task for any mechanic, if it is required..

I think FrakMunkie makes a good point too. A normal service on the CVT shouldn't need any special knowledge other than the required fluid type and how to refill to the correct level. A normal auto transmissions service just involves a fluid change and a test drive. When you need faults repaired you need someone who really knows these transmissions..!

Yes, that is correct.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/402022-fs-rare-nismo-dash-cluster-gauges/ if you are handy with a screwdriver, you shouldn't have too much trouble installing this yourself

A cvt doesn't have 'gears'. The cvt in the skyline uses two pairs of toroidial rollers. A search on 'extroid' should yield some sites with pictures and a good description. There are very specific friction requirements for these rollers and the Nissan fluid is designed specifically for the extroid cvt. the xtronic cvt in other Nissan vehicles is a very different beast and uses a segmented steel belt. It also has its own specially designed oil. Using a standard auto transmission fluid will destroy a cvt.

Gearbox and transmission are different terms for the same thing. A CVT is a type of transmission, just like a Manual and standard auto are types of transmissions. the only additional item you need to be aware of on a RWD car is the differential, which is at the rear, it also has oil that needs to be changed at specific intervals. I don't think the CVT is all that bad, there are a couple of horror stories, new fluid is insanely expensive and nissan are the only people who make it. The biggest issue is finding a mechanic who has a clue about them. Here is an ebay link for the fluid.. not sure how many tins you will need for a full flush, probably 3 at a guess. That said, there was a guy selling 1 tin on ebay for about $350 recently.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Skyline-V35-350-GT-8-Transmission-oil-KTF-OIL-/220879380863?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336d6fe17f

I think that is the idea of the ipod intergration.. you don't need to replace the factory head unit !!

They appear to be the same as the S1 cluster.. I guess they didn't make a Nismo S2 version?

My old J30 Maxima's factory cluster showed 260km/h.. so I guess I don't find a cluster showing 280km/h all that exciting. Still looks better than 180km/h!!! Anyway.. the gauges are all back to front on the above Nismo cluster compared to my factory cluster.

They are probably the Nismo speedo clusters that have been fitted, the factory standard JDM speedo only goes to 180km/h as all JDM cars are speed limited to 180km/h

I was thinking that too.. can remove mine and re-install it in about 30 mins..

the left straight section has a R on it and the right straight section has a L on it.. sorry, just being pedantic..

Your left and Right straight sections are back to front! looks good though!!

I bought mine from VIC and the full VIN is stamped on the strut tower.. but I think it is excessive the vicroads requires it stamped.. Why is a rivited plate ok for an Aust. deilvered car, but not good enough for an import?? who knows.. some policy maker probably trying to justify their job.!

You mean unlike the aust. delivered cars, which are rivited on? weird VIC needs imports to be stamped..

^^ what he said.. so many people don't realise/know that the headlight pattern is different for LHD and RHD cars..