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Sedans Infiniti I30/I35 Infiniti I30/I35 Accessories and Modifications
66 messages, Last post on Sep 22, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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Well, I really can't say - I'm certainly no expert on the matter. My local dealer suggested that I get a commercial type gasket 'treatment' and everything I've found is silicone-based. I live right on the salt water, so I don't want mine to get brittle as time goes on, and there is a small but significant improvement since I used it. Anyone with further comments? (other than turn the radio up - I got that from one auto machanic, too! };^) >Mike< |
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If you look at message #7 in the "Pictures" section, there is a link to the picture of my I35 with a dealer-installed wing, and another button that shows a picture I took later with the rear deck open so you can see what it looks like from the front with the trunk open. >Mike< |
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| Has anyone experienced a clicking noise when applying pressure to the accelerator? I asked a dealer in FL (Orlando Infiniti) and they said it was the throttle switch and that every I35 will have it. It's not overbearing but discernable when the radio is off and you listen for it. Any help would be appreciated. | |
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The burlwood shift knob became available as a dealer accessory recently. I ordered one ($110.00)with the intent of swapping out the factory leather shift knob; it will really make the console stand out IMOO. The knob arrives and make an appointment for its' installation along with regular maintenance that was due. Guess what? The Infiniti service Technicians and Infiniti (US) support, cannot solution how to remove the factory installed leather knob! Someone was not thinking when this accessory was made available! The cost of the knob was refunded to me, with a sincere appology from the Service Manager. The only thing I can think of is that my I35 is an early production release (11-01) and that an Engineering change has been made since. I did notice new I35's on the dealer's lot with the heated seat/steering wheel option, that have the burlwood knob factory installed.
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| Quick question: If you replaced the stock 6-ohm speakers with 4-ohm aftermarkets, considering that the amp is tuned for 6-ohms of resistance wouldn't you hear a little bit _more_ volume out of the 4-ohms, as opposed to less? The amp would be pushing power to a lower resistance component, after all. | |
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Well, such should be the case, however the ones I chose have a higher minimum power rating, so they don't make much noise until you turn the volume up to about 8 or 10. Above that level, they are about the same as the original equipment. The problem is that you don't want to pick ones that have too low a rating, because since you're overdriving the amplifier (it in essense becomes a 300 watt unit), you could be risking eating it up, too. Having been a professional musician, the difference in clarity and 'soundstage' or separation is well worth the 'missing' low end (i.e. my stereo really doesn't make much noise until you get at least to 8 or 10 instead of a more linear curve). >Mike< |
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The sound seems a bit "muddy" Can anyone recommend speaker brands for replacement. Are they 6 1/4 or 6 1/2 inch ?? any help would be appreciated. |
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This is what I used: the front are 6.25" units - I used Infinity Kappa w/EMIT tweeters, and the rear units are 5 1/2" (also round) units, which I replaced with Sony X-Plod 3-way speakers. I don't remember the exact models #s off the top of my head, but if you look back in the main "Infiniti I35" forum, I posted it sometime around late November to mid-December, last year. Please read the message closely, you are putting 4ohm speakers (standard for cars) in place of the 6ohm Bose speakers, and therefore you are 'overdriving' the amplifier, but then again - I've been doing it for more than 9 months now. You lose a bit of low-end (i.e. less than a volume of 10) sound because the replacement units both have a higher minimum power rating. Other than that, it rocks! The muddy (lack of of 'soundstage' preciseness) and separation goes away when you put in first quality high-end speakers. Now, if you are willing to put $250 into speakers (I went ahead and bought them from Crutchfield because I was too lazy to find them elsewhere), you'll be a happy man... The A-pillar tweaters are not really driven much in this scenario - but you aren't really losing anything - the EMIT tweeters along with the properly aimed 3-way rear speakers (they rotate 360 degrees so you can 'aim' the high range precisely) are so clear it's awesome, and the added wattage from overdriving the amp (it essentially becomes a 300-watt head unit) the bass might have to be turned down a bit or it vibrates all the windows and the rear-view mirror. Note that the Infiniti Kappa speakers have an external cross-over filter, so it's worth another $20 per speaker (in my opinion) to have a good custom music installer put them in - besides - taking the dang doors appart is a real pain-in-the-rump! Please find the message in the main forum and verify the sizes - it has been a while and my mind might be a bit fuzzy: I think those are correct. As I recall, the model # for the Infiniti Kappa speakers is for the slightly cheaper non-EMIT versions, but Crutchfield carries both - the $50 is worth it: they are metal-dome or panel type 'flat' ('piezo' / ceramic?) drivers that blow you away! [RatMan] |
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Look at (in the main "Infiniti I35" board) - look at #379 and #403. Also look at #1 in this section. I can't find the one with the model # of the speakers, but they've likely changes by now, anyway. Check the latest Crutchfield specs online at www.crutchfield.com By the way - I got the 'decimals' backwards - the front units are 6 1/2" round, rear are 5.25". The Sony X-Plod for the rear I used was XS-V1332, but the front is not available from Crutchfield any more as far as I can tell. "I've been known to be wrong before"... [RatMan] |
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Strangely enough, I received a "Cruthfield" catalog in the mail yesterday. The *do* still carry the Infiniti 6 1/2" Kappa speakers - they just don't have them online. The ones I used are ultra-high-end model 63.5i that has the "EMIT" CMMD (Ceramic Metal Matrix Dome) for 'exquisite high-end frequency reproduction' and lists for $199/pair. There is a model 652.5i version without the EMIT tweaters for $149/pair plus a previously not listed (by Crutchfield, anyway) model 652i for $99/pair that does not have CMMD (poly instead) speakers. If you want the absolute best, go for the 63.5i models! The Sony X-Plod 5.25" model XS-V1632 I used for the rear replacements is $99/pair, but they now have Infiniti models they did not have before: 52.5i CMMD versions at $149/pair and 552i poly model at $89/pair. If you're going to go for it - might as well have the best. The Infiniti speakers have long been known for their super-efficient "uncolored" music reproduction, and the new CMMD models have diaphragms that just don't flex, therefore do not allow any unwanted resonance. All of these models except the 52.5i have 360 degree aimable tweaters so you can adjust the sound-stage exactly as you want it: I aimed my rear speakers straight up, since they are essentially right under your ears in the front seat and I don't have many backseat passengers. "Your milage may vary"... Note that if you pick the combination I have, you get three-way (as opposed to most car speakers that have two-way) speakers front and rear for maximum fidelity. Peak power handling for the set of four is 425 watts, so you're well within the range of the overdriven amp (300 watts) and the lack of low-end (i.e. below 50 hertz) of the relatively small speakers is easily handled by the existing bass kicker in the rear deck. >RatMan< |
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