The Random Question Thread

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That FX with the 24's looks like it could be nice, someone has clearly put some work into it.
 
RIPnFX said:
Yup I would say so

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Since the FX is now going to be called QX70, will the 1st gen and 2nd FX's lose their value due to this change?

Or will they become classics :)
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That was my first thought...I'm sure the newer the FX is the more it will impact unfortunately. The last year FX rebates are going to be HUGE.

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Stu, I'm jealous of your HFC. I miss them from my previous car.
 
I noticed my horn developed a weird sounding low note. At first, the issue was on and off and thought it has something to do with weather. Now the loud truck like horn note is gone altogether and is replaced with this pathetic sounding small car horn. I called the dealership and was quoted $99.99 for just the diagnostics of the horn :eek.:.

I guess my question is does anybody have a similar problem and had it fixed at the dealership or a local shop? Is this something that can be done with a quick DIY? If I do DIY, would I need any specialized tools?

Thanks in advance.
 
Usually the sound you hear is the combination of two horns. Sounds like one of yours went bad.

'apatalk
 
Ok some random questions
so at the moment I'm undecided to what do I want to get a 35 or a 45. I being doing my homework and try to find out mods I can do the the 35 If i get it to get its horse power up there. As I mentioned before,if I get my FX it'll be more of a project than anything else. So I won't go crazy on it at the beginning. But my goal is to have a nice performance engine and transmission. So searching the web I stumbled into this.

some info about the engine
http://www.modified.com/news/sccp_0807_all_motor_vq35de_top_shop_challenge/viewall.html

price for a short block
http://www.stillen.com/product/engi...5-4255.html?osCsid=kjpp3o3dot33n6rvalvbeq6584

prices for a long lock
http://www.importpartspro.com/vqloblpa.html

bullet proof transmission
http://www.importperformancetrans.com/nissanre5.shtml

Some of my question is.

what are the benefits of a short block over the long block and vice versa.
Will the install be just a straight pull the old engine out and drop the new one in since they are VQ35s?
i know there will be a tunning once everything is installed but would I have to change anything else to cope with the power? Ie. differentials?

I think that engine is able to make 400hp or a bit more. So would the OEM differentials be able to handle that power without any problems?

Anyways I'm sorry for so many question folks.. I just want to have a plan before I start doing anything.. I haven't found much info for mods for the 45 yet.. But I'm still looking.

thank you all !
 
Rubare said:
Ok some random questions
so at the moment I'm undecided to what do I want to get a 35 or a 45. I being doing my homework and try to find out mods I can do the the 35 If i get it to get its horse power up there. As I mentioned before,if I get my FX it'll be more of a project than anything else. So I won't go crazy on it at the beginning. But my goal is to have a nice performance engine and transmission. So searching the web I stumbled into this.

some info about the engine
http://www.modified.com/news/sccp_0807_all_motor_vq35de_top_shop_challenge/viewall.html

1) price for a short block
http://www.stillen.com/product/engi...5-4255.html?osCsid=kjpp3o3dot33n6rvalvbeq6584

2) prices for a long lock
http://www.importpartspro.com/vqloblpa.html

3) bullet proof transmission
http://www.importperformancetrans.com/nissanre5.shtml

Some of my question is.

4) what are the benefits of a short block over the long block and vice versa.
5) Will the install be just a straight pull the old engine out and drop the new one in since they are VQ35s?
6) i know there will be a tunning once everything is installed but would I have to change anything else to cope with the power? Ie. differentials?

7) I think that engine is able to make 400hp or a bit more. So would the OEM differentials be able to handle that power without any problems?

Anyways I'm sorry for so many question folks.. I just want to have a plan before I start doing anything.. I haven't found much info for mods for the 45 yet.. But I'm still looking.

thank you all !
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1) That is THE most expensive shortblock you could possibly find. Way overkill for a 400hp goal.

2) These are much better options.

3) I dont have any knowledge of those options, but Level10 also offers built Nissan transmissions.

4) Expense and modular assembly. If you dont need heads or you want to have the head work done elsewhere, you can get a block built without them (shortblock) and install the heads yourself. If you have the cash and don't want to bolt on a set of heads, you can get the whole deal (longblock) from one place.

5) No. A longblock is a shortblock with heads, timing set, and water pump. All of the plumbing, ancillary components (alternator, power steering, etc...), and electrical will need to be transferred from the old motor.

6) 425whp is the magic number. After that, everything changes. Before that, all you need is upgraded fueling and transmission.

7) For a while, yes, but normal wear and tear would be accelerated by the increased power.
 
tchuck said:
1) That is THE most expensive shortblock you could possibly find. Way overkill for a 400hp goal.

2) These are much better options.

3) I dont have any knowledge of those options, but Level10 also offers built Nissan transmissions.

4) Expense and modular assembly. If you dont need heads or you want to have the head work done elsewhere, you can get a block built without them (shortblock) and install the heads yourself. If you have the cash and don't want to bolt on a set of heads, you can get the whole deal (longblock) from one place.

5) No. A longblock is a shortblock with heads, timing set, and water pump. All of the plumbing, ancillary components (alternator, power steering, etc...), and electrical will need to be transferred from the old motor.

6) 425whp is the magic number. After that, everything changes. Before that, all you need is upgraded fueling and transmission.

7) For a while, yes, but normal wear and tear would be accelerated by the increased power.
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Thank brother..
I'm trying to stay away from FI and SC for a more daily drive/ reliable ride.

im planning to do a "turbocad move" and do it all my self with a help of some friends. I know the tunning will have to be done by a professional but at least I will be able to "save" money on the install/labor. If I go the FX35 route. So far I haven't found much on the FX45.. Still looking. I have lots of more questions brewing in my head but the more informed I am the ready ill be once I start the whole process. Thank you much for clarifying somethings man!
 
I saw some short blocks for sale on My350z.com. They pop up from time to time. You can save tons of money buying a used built engine, IMO.
 
zebra555 said:
I saw some short blocks for sale on My350z.com. They pop up from time to time. You can save tons of money buying a used built engine, IMO.
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True but the thing with buying used engines is that one don't know what it has gone thru. Yes one will be able to save money but maybe in the future the used engine will come back to haunt you. At least that my reasoning behind use engines/transmission parts
 
I just got 2 tickets for both front window being tinted driver side read 18% and passenger side read 17% anyway of beating these tickets NYC highway officer in staten island
 
Myis300 said:
I just got 2 tickets for both front window being tinted driver side read 18% and passenger side read 17% anyway of beating these tickets NYC highway officer in staten island
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That sucks and sorry to hear that :( to think I just got my fronts tinted today yikeees !!!! Did the police pull you over just for the tints or something else ???

Sent from my Nexus 7 2
 
Just for the tints. The funny thing is that I was driving on the highway and seen him walking back to his car he had a car pulled over so I pasted him and I felt I was going to get pulled over and I did. 90 bucks a side. Sucks
 
^ Sorry to hear. Where was this in SI? I've got lucky with SI cops and had no issues when I had the FX with 20% tint. However didn't have the same luck in Brooklyn.

I submitted a receipt for tint removal, actually had the tints removed, and provided a picture via mail, but they still wouldn't reduce it. Said i had to bring the car in person (not an option since i was out of town for awhile). best of luck...
 
If the judge is in a good mood he will reduce it ...got mine reduced to $5 each a few months ago ...

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