What did you do to your FX / QX70 today?

Check engine light came on so I went to auto zone to have the code pulled. This look familiar to anyone or should I have the dealer check it out?
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Hmmm catalytic converter may also be going bad? I've seen this happen on a 08 G35 sedan P2A00 and the bank 1 cat needed replaced cause of rotting.

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but that one also came with a p0420 code along with Pa200
 
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davidcarson :smile (2): wow I didn't know I'd be able to influence you that way ......... wink wink ?? Yesterday was a great day to have had detailed your ride and WOW I must admit it looks great !!! Silver is a great color for hiding the dirt but then again it doesn't always " pop " out once shiney clean like Black does but in your case ............ WOW :smile (2):

And ohhh not for nothing but I like your " wet " tires !! Much , much better than brown ones huh ???

The second time you Zaino'ed your car, I got pissed and got my shit together! Yeah, silver doesn't always look great, but I am happy with the way it came out. I don't have the time or patience to keep a black car clean. I only owned one black car (RX-7); never again! Platinum Graphite was my second choice.

Yeah the wet tires are kicking some butt!

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Looks so clean and shiny. :top:
Those TUF Shine look so good. Have you been "reapply" the stuff after a wash or it stays like that since your initial application?

No reapplication. Just wash the tires with car wash and a brush. No harsh cleaners and it will stay on. I have a thread about the process of application and maintenance to check out under the detailing section.

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DavidCarson: Looks really nice after the detail, looks like I'll be adding the Tuf-shine into my cart along with the leatherique.
Are those bike trays on the roof ? If so what kind are they ? I have a Thule Echelon 518 but I guess I need an adapter kit since they don't work on the factory crossbars.
I was looking at the Yakima forklift but I don't like the looks of the black .. lol

Yes, they are bike trays and they fit on the factory cross bars. They are 1upUSA trays. All aluminum and you keep the front wheel on the bike. Check my garage for a pic with a bike on it. If you order just specify that you want clamps for wider factory cross bars (they have a few different clamps to choose from).

http://1upusa.com/Roof_Tray_Product.html
 
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Finally got around to installing the coilovers yesterday. Adjustments being done today. Have to raise the rears until I can get them rolled.

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Yeah, they have been sitting in my foyer this whole time.

Its cool. the install went ok but would have gone faster if I had air tools. but me and my buddy, we got this down. After all, its the third time we have dropped an FX lol.

what do you adjust to raise the rear? I just turned the strut and then lowered the ring about an inch and that did nothing to the height.
 
The rear for me was always questionable. For one thing, the height would change on its own like the spring was coming unseated. I'd go from little gap to noticeable gap sometimes. I don't think I've touched it in years and luckily it's ended up at a good height.

You're adjusting both the shock and the spring mount right?
 
No, i thought I only had to adjust the strut. Rear tires are removed and in the middle of adjusting the spring now.
 
In your last pic, the two blue collars on top of the spring also need to be adjusted I think. If there are threads there then it's a yes for sure.
 
Thanks guys. That worked. the bottom ring on the right side got really tight and I was only able to lower the ring about an inch. Its still not enough to clear the wheel from the fender, so tonight I either have to remove the spacer or remove the spring so that I can adjust it without any tension on it.

When I turn right to get into my driveway, i hear some noise. There is a squeak like something is loose. Not really sure what it is. I also think I hear the left front wheel rubbing on something. I thought the front wheels weren't supposed to rub. Or maybe I have it too low? No noise from the front during my test drive down the street though, only when entering the incline on the driveway.
 
Front tires rubbed for me when I hit bumps. Eventually the tire wore away enough plastic so that it doesn't do it anymore.
 
Getting 275/30/24 Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 put on soon. I was worried on load rating, but the rear axle maximum is 2,839 lbs. So 1,419.5 lbs each corner. The Hankook's maximum load just needs to be higher than this, which they are, at 1,819 lbs.

Now with this slimmer tire and moving into the suburbs, I can drop it low!
 
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