M35 Info

[zei20l]

also seat belts have a manufactured date on them too!

[Langers]

NM35 and HM35's began rolling off the production line in mid 2001.

If you give us the VIN, we can look it up in FAST for you to find the build date.

VIN is: NM35-305827

Will check brake/fuel lines and seat belts also.

Thanks for the help!

Langers

Edited May 5, 2009 by Langers

[Chris Rogers]

2001-12 build.

below is your car as i see it

[andy65b]

2001-12 build.

below is your car as i see it

+1

Looks like it also has

1) Super fine hard coat

2) Cold pack.

I think the cold pack is heated side mirrors and heated front windscreen.

Cheers

Andy

[Langers]

+1

Looks like it also has

1) Super fine hard coat

2) Cold pack.

I think the cold pack is heated side mirrors and heated front windscreen.

Cheers

Andy

That's great thanks Chris and Andy!!!

Do you (or anyone) happen to know if the Super Fine Hard Coat and Cold Pack (or anything else) effect its import/compliance elligibility in Australia?

Langers

Edited May 5, 2009 by Langers

[Bis-e Bee]

That's great thanks Chris and Andy!!!

Do you (or anyone) happen to know if the Super Fine Hard Coat and Cold Pack (or anything else) effect its import/compliance elligibility in Australia?

Langers

The SFHC (Super Fine Hard Coat) definately doesn't, mine plus a few other's that have been imported of late have this. It's merely a clear coat over the top of the paint for extra protection.

I wouldn't see the cold pack creating any major hassles, if it's again ADR they will probably just disconnect it or cut the wires of something. Though I wouldn't expect they would need to, they will more than likely do that with the fog lights tho

My foglights are not working but i havn't had a look yet to see if they just disconnected the wiring or whether they cut the wires, or removed the fuse.

[Houdini]

I want those cold pack mirrors. Living in Canberra they're a must. Importers call me!

My fog lights work and the car was complianced a month ago so I wouldn't have thought it was an issue, are yours special?

[Langers]

My fog lights work and the car was complianced a month ago so I wouldn't have thought it was an issue, are yours special?

Thanks for the info Bis-e Bee.

Sorry... can't say exactly what sort or how special fog lights are right now... I could send a photo of the front if that would help?

Edited May 6, 2009 by Langers

[Bis-e Bee]

I want those cold pack mirrors. Living in Canberra they're a must. Importers call me!

My fog lights work and the car was complianced a month ago so I wouldn't have thought it was an issue, are yours special?

Compliance workshops from what I've heard are meant to disconnect them, ADR are a bit touchy with them and they are only ever to be used in adverse conditions.

Hopefully mine have only been disconnected so that I can just hook them back up.

[zei20l]

yeah mine have been 'disconnected' also, but i have 2 sets of foggies. i think my switch has been damaged

[[[d a n n y]]]

i wanna put foggies on the ARX

i dont like fog lights in the headlight

i want foggies that are on the front bar

does any1 know if any arx came with oem foggies?

[iamhe77]

cbf checking if this has been covered, but here are three M35 Oil Filters that I would recommend (for use with Motul 300v of course!)

Nismo (Veruspeed): 15208-RN010

K&N: HP-1008

Amsoil: Ea012

You can get the Nismo filter here

K&N should be stocked (or ordered) at any Autobarn store (don't know about Auto1)

Amsoil filter needs to be bought (or ordered) from an Amsoil dealer.

Remember! M35's require 5L of oil (which makes the 300v stuff Farkin' expensive).

Edited May 15, 2009 by iamhe77

[zei20l]

i like castrol formula R. been using it in all my SR20s, never had a problem

[Nick Bailey]

M35 Stagea Info

There are a few different threads about the M35 Stageas on these forums, but most are early thoughts and opinions or specific queries. So I thought a more generic thread of info on them might be useful for people. Feel free to correct or suggest additions

Main Changes

Some of the main changes for the M35 over the earlier C34 models that I like:

Longer wheel base giving more leg room up front, and importantly 9cm extra "knee room" for rear seat passengers, but still larger boot space (500 litres, up from 475). Also more headroom.

Improved weight ratio. The longer wheel base also allows engine to shift back over front wheels and fuel tank under rear seat - giving a much better 52:48 weight ratio over the wheels (51:49 in 2wd models), and much better handling

5 speed tiptronic vs 4 speed

Larger fuel tank - M35 is 80L vs 68L previous model

Switch to VQ25DET engine, providing big increase in torque over the series 2, from 334Nm at 3200rpm to 407Nm at 3200rpm - and very noticeble pick up in pulling such a heavy car.

Half-hatch rear door - quick opening of glass section to access boot)

Much better

SAFETY DESIGN

for crumple zones etc in accidents including a mechanism that 'drops' the engine in front-on collisions, as well as loads of new technoology features like the seat cushion protection system

Larger rolling diametre (680mm vs 540mm - larger again in AR-X)

New design improves aerodynamics with zero aerodynamic lift at high speed

Front mount intercooler in M35 vs side mount in C34... can use slightly modified factory piping etc and just put larger cooler in

New multi-link rear suspension designed specifically for wagons. Coil springs mounted separately from the shock absorbers and lowers the upper attachment position of the shock absorbers by 270 mm compared with previous model, minimising intrusions into the luggage area.

Integration of the plastic back door with the body structure. A newly developed rubber side wedge incorporating a spring and an automatic back door closure enable the back door to function as an integral part of the body structure. The damping effect of the plastic back door reduces the body vibration typically in wagons, providing superior handling and stability combined with increased comfort and lower noise.

Option of factory 200w Bose sound system including spare-wheel-well mounted subwoofer

New storage compartment under rear floor - lifts up on hydraulic sliders - made possible with moving fuel tank under back seat

DVD / Sat-nav option... even without the conversion - it has great engine management display functionality including mileage, fuel mix, etc etc

"Intelligent" cruise control which adjusts the cars speed according to the distance and speed of the car up front using a small grille mounted sensor

Model Variants:

From 2001 to 2003 the following range of models were available:

• 250RS/RS V/RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT
  
• 250RS FOUR/RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT
  
• 250tRS FOUR V/RX FOUR: VQ25DET engine (V6 2.5L single turbo, 205.94 kW), four wheel drive ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT - COMPLIANCE UP TO 11/03 MODELS AVAILABLE
  
• 300RX: VQ30DD engine (V6 3.0L NA, direct injection, 191.23 kW), rear wheel drive ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT - COMPLIANCE NOT AVAILABLE
  

There were a couple of sub-variants:

• 250tRS FOUR V HICAS: A 250tRS FOUR V with the addition of the Nissan HICAS four wheel steering system ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT - COMPLIANCE UP TO 11/03 MODELS AVAILABLE
  
• AR-X FOUR: A 250t FOUR (ie 2,5L turbo/4wd) model with increased ride height, leather, 18" rims and SUV-like body ornaments. 206 kW ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT - COMPLIANCE UP TO 11/03 MODELS AVAILABLE
  
• The were 4 'aero selection' models added in 2002 to the 250RS/250tRS FOUR/250tRS FOUR V/250tRS FOUR V HICAS ranges, this added a bodykit to the standard car.
  

From 2004 the range was modified:

• 250RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT
  
• 250RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive NOT ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT
  
• 350RX: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA 200 kW), rear wheel drive ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT - COMPLIANCE NOT AVAILABLE
  
• 350RX FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW), four wheel drive ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT - COMPLIANCE NOT AVAILABLE
  
• AR-X FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW), four wheel drive with increased ride height, leather, 18" rims and SUV-like body ornaments ELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT - COMPLIANCE NOT AVAILABLE
  

There was also an Autech variant called an AXIS (with bodykit, custom leather, lowered suspension, different rims), eligible for import and able to be complied for manufacture dates to 11/03 with the VQ25DET. The Axis 350S (VQ35DE and 6 speed manual transmission) is eligible for import but no RAWS currently have compliance approval.

Links to Information:

Official Nissan Stagea Site Loads of info on the M35s on the nissan site - just get the translator working! Has lots of moving images including diagramatic morph of the wgc34 into an M35

** more to come

Links to Aftermarket Parts etc:

Garage Mak M35 aero parts / LEDs / exhausts

Autech Axis 350S

Alfino front lip

IMPUL 535W full M35 'total tune-up system'

Takero aero parts

MASA Motorsports M35 product range

Gialla aero parts / suspension / exhaust

Kenstyle M35 aero parts / suspension / exhausts / accessories

Balsarini aero parts

Freeway Dolphin Aeroform parts

Compliance

Compliance is currently only available for M35s fitted with the VQ25DET engine and with a build date of 11/03 or earlier. While other engine variants are indicated as 'eligible for import' they do not as yet have a RAWS that has successfully passed testing. It is rumoured testing might be underway for M35s with the VQ35DE engine (2004 - 2007 should be ok as the VQ35DE is unlikely to face the ADR79 emmission problems the VQ25DET is facing).

RAWS workshops currently able to offer compliance:

• Northside Prestige in Sydney
  
  
• Motovation Imports in Burleigh QLD
  
  

For the latest info, search for RAWS here

Assorted pictures:

Great post with lots of info - thanks heaps

I have been trying to contact alfino to buy the front lip, but have been getting no replies. Any ideas on how I can buy that product from Australia. Is there any-one you know who can source from them and arrange delivery to Oz.

[iamhe77]

Great post with lots of info - thanks heaps

I have been trying to contact alfino to buy the front lip, but have been getting no replies. Any ideas on how I can buy that product from Australia. Is there any-one you know who can source from them and arrange delivery to Oz.

Yes.

On this forum, try Import Monster OR click on the RMS Motor Parts.

Both can source them, although you may have to point them to the supplier's website.

Also, RHD Japan and Nengun can do it (just send them an email detailing the part you want if you can't find it on their site).

Good luck.

Edited May 20, 2009 by iamhe77

[mym35]

i like castrol formula R. been using it in all my SR20s, never had a problem

i too use it in my u13 attesa.

what viscosity do you use in your m35? I'm about to do my 1st oil change in my rx.

[zei20l]

i havent done an oil change in it yet. but i probably be using something like 5w30 or 10w30 full synthetic..... but it might be a little too light for the engine

[Houdini]

Steering wheel controls are a plug and play affair. You need to take apart the steering wheel but the wiring is already there. This includes single DIN units - BUT!! the controls only work with Double DIN stereos like in the ARX. They will not work with single DIN stereos which have a compartment or guages next to the stereo.

[andy65b]

Steering wheel controls are a plug and play affair. You need to take apart the steering wheel but the wiring is already there. This includes single DIN units - BUT!! the controls only work with Double DIN stereos like in the ARX. They will not work with single DIN stereos which have a compartment or guages next to the stereo.

That's a bummer.

But I am sure you will find some one on here who needs the steering wheel controls.

Looks like the IPhone is up and running........ looks good.

[Angus Smart]

Hey if anyone in here could do this?

nm35-303200

the fast thread is taking too long and one of the guys couldnt do it dew to an old version

Thanks in advance