Infiniti G35x

Replying to: ripmaster (Jul 23, 2007 12:54 pm)

Replying to: slzweibel (Dec 02, 2007 4:00 pm)

I have an 05X, but would assume that the AWD feature works the same.
 
Snow switch off, power is 75%R at start-up, going 100% around 29 MPH. The system can go 50% / 50% anytime it senses slip.
 
Snow switch on, power is 50% / 50% at start-up until around 20 MPH. Ater 20 MPH, the system goes to 100% R until it senses slip or another start-up. Throttle response is also reduced to assist with smooth starts.
 
The system works very well. We chose the AWD G35 in 2005 because of the way AWD was implemented versus any of the competitors at that time. The car drives like rwd sport sedan most of the time, but can offer "snowmobile" like traction when you need it

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• scottm123 (Dec 04, 2007 5:50 am)
  • slzweibel (Dec 04, 2007 6:46 am)
    • scottm123 (Dec 04, 2007 7:06 am)
  • mnrep2 (Dec 07, 2007 3:15 pm)

Replying to: mnrep2 (Dec 03, 2007 3:52 am)

I've heard slightly different
 
The G35x is in AWD when it starts out. (Even when not in Snow Mode)
At 12 MPH, (I heard 12 ) it changes to 100% RWD and only sends power to front wheels if it senses slippage, and once this has been corrected, it's right back to RWD.
There also an Active Brake Limited Slip which sends power from side to side when necessary.
 
When in Snow Mode, the car's throttle response is altered, making it much easier to start out without wheel spin.
I played with Snow Mode yesterday for the first time, as we got a couple inches of snow and freezing rain.
Throttle response was perfect, and my new Blizzaks were great
 
Also note that the ICC Cruise Control cannot be turned on when the car is set to Snow Mode.

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• slzweibel (Dec 04, 2007 6:46 am)
  • scottm123 (Dec 04, 2007 7:06 am)
• mnrep2 (Dec 07, 2007 3:15 pm)

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• scottm123 (Dec 04, 2007 7:06 am)

Replying to: slzweibel (Dec 04, 2007 6:46 am)

Nice find and a good read.
Makes me want to go drive my G35x again!
 
The article also confirmed the 12 mph... thanks!

Replying to: scottm123 (Dec 04, 2007 5:50 am)

The article also confirmed , when not in Snow mode, the car starts out with RWD at 75%....
 
I guess we should of looked at the manual.

Replying to: gene28 (Nov 11, 2007 8:08 am)

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• kominsky (Jun 04, 2008 10:23 am)
  • suomi8 (Jun 04, 2008 12:37 pm)

Replying to: suomi8 (Jun 03, 2008 8:34 pm)

IMHO, you probably have nothing to worry about. My sister did the same thing in my 330Ci when it was brand new (100 miles at most). She was trying to ~impress~ my cousin and was bouncing it off the rev limiter for several seconds (in neutral). I was very concerned. The car now has 140K miles on the odometer and runs great... and my sister's recovered from her injuries, too!

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• suomi8 (Jun 04, 2008 12:37 pm)

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