Who has a Infiniti Q60, Q50 (V37)?

[Pac]

On 05/06/2025 at 10:45 AM, V35_Paul said:

Yeah I have the same mods but no heat exchange too. Had my local exhaust guy fix the the awful sound it makes when you put on downpipes or High Flow Cats.

I'm looking at a tune too but I'm thinking getting a LSD first. 

I got some Michelin pilot Sport 4s but that was a long time ago and need a new set soon.

Tyres, Tune, Heat exchange and LSD. Money money money 💰 💰 💰 

Mate , I have the same issue right now with the exhaust noise , if you can tell me what your local guy did , I'll talk to my guys and see if they can do the same. Power is good but it just too loud when put it down. 

[V35_Paul]

5 hours ago, Pac said:

Mate , I have the same issue right now with the exhaust noise , if you can tell me what your local guy did , I'll talk to my guys and see if they can do the same. Power is good but it just too loud when put it down. 

he bridged the 2 pipes together in 2 spots. Making a H pipe. i'll get a photo and post it tomorrow 

[Duncan]

Good to know, the factory pipes have an X too

[Duncan]

Assuming you are starting with a red sport/400r with the factory akebono calipers, you will never need to upgrade the calipers/disc/pad size which is good news (mine really could do with a rebuild though, the auto braking seems to be hard on them). They are the same as the track spec 370z when people can't find a parts lookup.

Because I am/intend to tracking the car, I put race spec discs on it (DBA5000 series which are 2 piece) but for street use I would stick with factory until they need replacement, then put on slotted DBA4000 discs

Pads I can't help much, I went with winmax street/track pads but they are not what I would choose for street use; they have great bite and never faded on the track, but are dusty as hell

Fluid should be changed if you don't know when it was last done, I use Motul RBF600 and change it annually.

That setup is sure to be fine for any power level you throw at these for spirited street use. If you are doing full on racing of course sky is the limit depending on exact needs.

[Pac]

18 hours ago, V35_Paul said:

he bridged the 2 pipes together in 2 spots. Making a H pipe. i'll get a photo and post it tomorrow 

Thanks mate , I'll let my exhaust guys know to see if that addresses the issue.

[Pac]

10 hours ago, Duncan said:

Assuming you are starting with a red sport/400r with the factory akebono calipers, you will never need to upgrade the calipers/disc/pad size which is good news (mine really could do with a rebuild though, the auto braking seems to be hard on them). They are the same as the track spec 370z when people can't find a parts lookup.

Because I am/intend to tracking the car, I put race spec discs on it (DBA5000 series which are 2 piece) but for street use I would stick with factory until they need replacement, then put on slotted DBA4000 discs

Pads I can't help much, I went with winmax street/track pads but they are not what I would choose for street use; they have great bite and never faded on the track, but are dusty as hell

Fluid should be changed if you don't know when it was last done, I use Motul RBF600 and change it annually.

That setup is sure to be fine for any power level you throw at these for spirited street use. If you are doing full on racing of course sky is the limit depending on exact needs.

Thanks Duncan , they are the akebono calipers , for discs I might just look at getting the same size but possibly slotted units. 

[V35_Paul]

2 spots that my exhaust guy joined the 2 pipes together 

Made a big difference. I'm now able to live with it. I can make it louder if I want by removing the HKS caps.

[Pac]

On 11/06/2025 at 3:01 PM, V35_Paul said:

2 spots that my exhaust guy joined the 2 pipes together 

Made a big difference. I'm now able to live with it. I can make it louder if I want by removing the HKS caps.

Looks like a good fix , I might look into a HKS unit in the future but I had me exhaust guy look at it , apparently the resonators in the FUJITSUBO  - Cat Back were hollow (decorative resonators  )  , so he removed them and put in high flow resonators , that's made it little less aggressive sounding in low RPM's. 

[Pac]

Good evening SAU team , just a quick update on the 400r , just had the guys Lush Auto Spa (https://lushautospa.com.au/) do full paint correction and ceramic coating(Exterior and Interior) pictures look great , I'll be picking it up tomorrow.

Highly recommend Lush Auto Spa for anyone who wants their car to look its absolute best.

[wizlb]

I was booted from facebook group, Infiniti Owners Australia.. wow

[V35_Paul]

Wow. Did you call the car a Nissan Skyline?

[wizlb]

I’m not sure what happened
I told them about sonic tunes free OTS tune and the next the I know .. I was booted..

 

To funny 

[Pac]

On 24/07/2025 at 7:22 PM, wizlb said:

I’m not sure what happened
I told them about sonic tunes free OTS tune and the next the I know .. I was booted..

 

To funny 

That's strange , I'm still on there but not much gets posted on there .

[wizlb]

 

FYI:

Racebox RE7R Custom Tunes Released!

 

https://goracebox.com/.../2017-infiniti-q50-q60-re7r-tcm...

 

FOR GEN 2 (21+) VEHICLES, PLEASE SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM

See more

 

But whomever tuned your car is the tuner you should go back to, AMS, Sonictune or BT Tune....

[Duncan]

Very good news...I contacted Racebox about it last night. My car is a 2016 so remains to be seen if it is compatible, requires a TCU swap, or is impossible.

[wizlb]

Per Mark Roberts of Sonictune:

 

 

Mark Robert

Author

At this time, no. No ETA either 2016-17 models. You will be able to purchase and install a 2018.5+ TCU though

 

TCU purchasing and pricing info!

As we near the release of TCU tuning, I am going to answer some questions I get asked often.

 

What do I need for TCU tuning? At this time, you will need a 2018.5+ TCU to be able to tune. If you have a 2016-to early 2018, you will need to replace your TCU with the newer version. One good way to know if your TCU is good is if you have auto upshift in manual mode in 1st gear around 6500 rpms. If your manual 1st gear goes to 7k rpm and will hit the rev limiter unless you shift, you have the older TCU.

 

Why do I need to buy another ecu license/phone flash if I already have it on my ECU tune? The TCU is its own computer module. It is completely separate from the ECU. Because of this, you will be required to purchase a TCU license and, if your tuner has it, the phone flash license required to tune it via phone/bluetooth.

 

Do I need TCU tuning? TCU tuning is NOT required. However, the faster your setup, the more it will assist in track and dragy time consistency.

 

If I’m ECU tuned by (tuner A) can I get my TCU tuned by (Tuner ? Yes, since it’s a different module and a completely separate flash, you can have two different tuners. However, it is highly recommend that you have both tuned by the same tuner. For me, my TCU tuning will directly complement my ECU tuning style and features and running my ECU and another TCU or vice versa MIGHT cause some issues. At this time and for the foreseeable future, I will only be tuning my current ECU tuned customers TCUs.

 

 

I have a SYVECS AWD controller. Do I still need it? Yes! The AWD controllers main job is to control your AWD system. However, with TCU tuning, you will no longer need the auto-shift function as that will be done through the TCU. The AWD controller will still be very beneficial for racers looking to maximize traction on the launch.

 

 

Shift schedule changes: holding gears longer at lower pedal input as well as max shift rpm changes. Please note, the new ECU race rom coming out will address 90% of the shitty drivability issues these cars have through custom maps from myself and Racebox—as well as others I am sure.

 

Increase shift speeds: as seen in the videos I’ve been posting, the TCU shifts much faster once tuned.

 

Increased shift pressures: as also seen in the videos, much firmer full throttle shifts.

 

 

 

[wizlb]

Per Mark Roberts of Sonictune:

Mark Robert

Author

At this time, no. No ETA either 2016-17 models. You will be able to purchase and install a 2018.5+ TCU though

 

TCU purchasing and pricing info!

As we near the release of TCU tuning, I am going to answer some questions I get asked often.

 

What do I need for TCU tuning? At this time, you will need a 2018.5+ TCU to be able to tune. If you have a 2016-to early 2018, you will need to replace your TCU with the newer version. One good way to know if your TCU is good is if you have auto upshift in manual mode in 1st gear around 6500 rpms. If your manual 1st gear goes to 7k rpm and will hit the rev limiter unless you shift, you have the older TCU.

 

Why do I need to buy another ecu license/phone flash if I already have it on my ECU tune? The TCU is its own computer module. It is completely separate from the ECU. Because of this, you will be required to purchase a TCU license and, if your tuner has it, the phone flash license required to tune it via phone/bluetooth.

 

Do I need TCU tuning? TCU tuning is NOT required. However, the faster your setup, the more it will assist in track and dragy time consistency.

 

If I’m ECU tuned by (tuner A) can I get my TCU tuned by (Tuner ? Yes, since it’s a different module and a completely separate flash, you can have two different tuners. However, it is highly recommend that you have both tuned by the same tuner. For me, my TCU tuning will directly complement my ECU tuning style and features and running my ECU and another TCU or vice versa MIGHT cause some issues. At this time and for the foreseeable future, I will only be tuning my current ECU tuned customers TCUs.

 

 

I have a SYVECS AWD controller. Do I still need it? Yes! The AWD controllers main job is to control your AWD system. However, with TCU tuning, you will no longer need the auto-shift function as that will be done through the TCU. The AWD controller will still be very beneficial for racers looking to maximize traction on the launch.

 

 

Shift schedule changes: holding gears longer at lower pedal input as well as max shift rpm changes. Please note, the new ECU race rom coming out will address 90% of the shitty drivability issues these cars have through custom maps from myself and Racebox—as well as others I am sure.

 

Increase shift speeds: as seen in the videos I’ve been posting, the TCU shifts much faster once tuned.

 

Increased shift pressures: as also seen in the videos, much firmer full throttle shifts.

 

 

 

[Duncan]

Yeah well my guess is they have done all the development on USDM models and that may not apply the same for JDM and ADM.

My 2016 shifts up automatically in manual mode, which they describe as being the sign of a 2018.5 or later.

[MBS206]

20 hours ago, Duncan said:

Yeah well my guess is they have done all the development on USDM models and that may not apply the same for JDM and ADM.

My 2016 shifts up automatically in manual mode, which they describe as being the sign of a 2018.5 or later.

Or, is it a case of what it is like owning an R series Skyline? NFI what the previous owner has done or fiddled with... Ha ha ha

After reading through this thread, I went on a bit of a research about the Q50/Q60. Now I'm quite intrigued by them!
Is the AWD in them more like a WRX where it's always AWD, or is it more like the ATTESSA in the GTRs?

By the sound of this TCU tuning, this sounds like a case of someone has made some real software for it, and you just need the right piece of hardware, and then you license that specific vehicle/TCU. Or is this a case of the software will be really expensive so only a few tuners have it, and you still have to pay a license per vehicle?

[Duncan]

The ATTESSA is functionally identical to R34; there were a bunch of JDM models that continued ATTESSA including Fuga/Q70, Skyline/Q50, Cima etc as an option. All with Auto only and I think mostly for snow regions.

AFAIK there were no AWD VR30DDTT sold in Australia - it is on my to do list to check regs for racing a LHD car in Targa/ATR/AASA/CAMS events because if I can get the auto to work it would be interesting to run a 4wd car

The Ecuteck TCM tuning is the same model as their ECU tuning, they already have it for R35 and Dose's favourite, BMW. You buy "points" to allow your computer to be tuned, buy either a bluetooth (phone app) or bluetooth+USB+Key (phone and PC) dongle, and pay for a tune that will be locked to your tuner ( ). You can also access the tuning software yourself but 1. it is mega expensive and 2. these computers have a billion parameters that intersect, so how could you ever spend enough time on it to get a decent result.