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Good afternoon everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew/knows about why they dont have the front torque gauge/oil pressure/Volts Gauge on the M35 ARX 2003? and they do have them on a 2001 M35 I checked out, but not in the 2003 ARX

Im used to the GTR guages, I miss them particularly the front torque, im a bit aprehentiuos about sliding around corners without seeing if if getting the split going towards the front wheels, but I cant see it on my ARX? Is it possible to get this info on the screen? anyone have any comments as to why they dont have it?

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It was just different specification for different models.

The ARX is aimed as the all terrain vehicle and as such hes different specifications to suit the targeted market.

I can assure you that the ARX has great handeling in the wet with the rear initially stepping out and slowly coming back in as the front torque kicks in.

It is not shown in the standard computer screen.

By the same token that it does not have the front torque gauge, the ARX does have a LSD that no other Stagea is fitted. The LSD is a great aid to the handeling of the car.

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Andy

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By the same token that it does not have the front torque gauge, the ARX does have a LSD that no other Stagea is fitted. The LSD is a great aid to the handeling of the car.

Anyone fitted an ARX LSD to an RS or RX? Straight forward?

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Anyone fitted an ARX LSD to an RS or RX? Straight forward?

I don't think it will be that straight forward as the ARX also has HICAS and I don't think all the other models have that fitted.

The ratio's would probably be different also as the ARX is on 18 inch wheels (225/55/18) standard v's 17 inch standard on the RS & RX.

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I don't think it will be that straight forward as the ARX also has HICAS and I don't think all the other models have that fitted.

The ratio's would probably be different also as the ARX is on 18 inch wheels (225/55/18) standard v's 17 inch standard on the RS & RX.

Thanks Andy, however I would unhook the HICAS and put a HICAS lock in place. I'm not interested in the HICAS function, only the LSD.

I'm planning on upgrading to 18's or 19's in the next year or so anyway, so this may be worth a bit more investigating when that time approaches.

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the diff LSD centre should fit in fine, the cars are pretty much mechanically identical. the HICAS only affects the rear suspension, the driveline is unaffected.

FYI:

only RS model M35s got the gauges, RXs are in the same boat as the ARX. which i was happy about anyway for my RX

also AFAIK RS Four V models had an LSD.

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the diff LSD centre should fit in fine, the cars are pretty much mechanically identical. the HICAS only affects the rear suspension, the driveline is unaffected.

FYI:

only RS model M35s got the gauges, RXs are in the same boat as the ARX. which i was happy about anyway for my RX

also AFAIK RS Four V models had an LSD.

Ian, if you didn't get the gauges, and didn't get the LSD, what did you get? :)

As for the idea of maybe just inserting the LSD diff centre, I will investigate further :)

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also AFAIK RS Four V models had an LSD.

You sure about that?

I was under the impression that only the ARX had the LSD.

The RS/RX are practically the same car with a slightly different interior, integrated stereo (6 Disc) and rear seat vents for air-con :) .

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RX got electric seats too, umm other trim stuff i think like stainless steel door sill covers, different colour interior. other small shit that i cant be bothered to think about :)

Yeah, I got electric heated seats in my RS. Stainless steel door sill covers? Don't think that was standard on any of the models (correct me if I am wrong).

Do the sill covers have "Nissan" punched into them or are they blank. I know that you can get blank ones and "Infinity" stamped ones in Japan (why the Japanese feel they have to put the word Infinity on their Nissan's is beyond me :) )

Other small shit? Are you referring to the chrome "X" on the rear door instead of the "S"?? :D

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yeah that badge makes a huge difference!! :) smart ass hahaha

my sills are polished stainless that say stagea. you only got electric heated seats because you had the optional leather, thats the only way an RS will get electric seats.

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ARX also has a slightly wider track front and rear. About 10mm me thinks.

Correct you are Andy. See Iain? Your RX (note, no "A") is much more like our "povo" RS's :)

yeah that badge makes a huge difference!! :D smart ass hahaha

my sills are polished stainless that say stagea. you only got electric heated seats because you had the optional leather, thats the only way an RS will get electric seats.

Can't help the smart ass-ness :) it is in the genes.

Pics of sills?

Btw, black leather seats with a dark interior > beige leather with bland interior *cough*Grandpa*cough* :laughing-smiley-014: j/k

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mine isnt like the ARX tan interior, mines beige. i perfer the ARXs tan but most people dont seem to like it!

anyway, im getting on a bit in life so i need bright colours so i can see........... hot chicks on the street :)

we can compare the RS and RX differences on thursday night if Stephen actually shows :)

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