5th gen Off Topic Thread (Official Ghustle thread v1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePkqpQ4c8-A
My launch at the track was so bad *** I had to bog it
My speedo is way the fck off, has always been in this car, that is 102mph foh shoo
My launch at the track was so bad *** I had to bog it
My speedo is way the fck off, has always been in this car, that is 102mph foh shoo
All that said, I bet you Amerikaner83 is still going to love the results. To wash, dry, clay, wash, dry, wax and polish... that's a full 8 hour day right there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePkqpQ4c8-A
My launch at the track was so bad *** I had to bog it
My speedo is way the fck off, has always been in this car, that is 102mph foh shoo
My launch at the track was so bad *** I had to bog it
My speedo is way the fck off, has always been in this car, that is 102mph foh shoo
I saw this solo ALMS-LMP2 Morgan-Nissan entry at Lime Rock. At least there was a Nissan on the grid.
Prototype LMP2 Morgan-Nissan. (Photo: Conquest Racing)
Did a little research & came up w/this info on the Nissan engine in it. I highlighted a few interesting points of interest.
Nissan VK engine
Manufacturer: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Production: 2002–
The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. It is an aluminum DOHC 4-valve design.
The VK engine was originally based on Nissan's VQ V6 rather than the VH V8 used in previous Q45/Cima models. Changes include: a variable polymer intake manifold, newly designed heads, and a larger drive by wire throttle chamber. The intake manifold directs air through different paths at different engine speeds to boost low-end torque or unleash high-end horsepower.
The 4.5 L (4494 cc) VK45DE was introduced in 2002 and is built in Yokohama, Japan. Bore is 93 mm (3.7 in) and stroke is 82.7 mm (3.26 in). Output is 340 hp (254 kW) at 6400 rpm with 333 lb·ft (451 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm. Redline is at 6600 rpm. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses SFI, has 4 valves per cylinder with VVT and features forged steel connecting rods, 4 one-piece cast camshafts, and an unusual variable-flow induction system optimizes airflow for low- and high-speed operation and low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons and microfinished crankshaft.
Motorsport
A flat-plane crankshaft version of the VK45DE is used by Nismo for Super GT races with the Nissan GT-R instead of using the GT-R's VR38DETT twin-turbo V6 engine. The VK45DE was previously used in Nissan's 350Z Super GT car, replacing the previous VQ30DETT used in that car in 2007. In race trim, the Super GT VK45DE produces 500 PS (490 hp) and 52 kg·m (510 N·m; 380 lb·ft) of torque. Without such restrictions, the engine is reputedly capable of producing nearly 800 PS (790 hp). Nismo reasons that by using the engine, they eliminate turbo-lag, save weight and generally prefer the torque curve of the atmospheric V8.
This engine is used in the following vehicles:
2002–2006 Infiniti Q45, 340 hp (250 kW)
2003–2008 Infiniti FX45, 315 hp (235 kW) and 329 lbf·ft (446 N·m)
2003–2004 Infiniti M45, 340 hp (250 kW) and 333 lbf·ft (451 N·m)
2006–2010 Infiniti M45, 325 hp (242 kW) and 340 lbf·ft (460 N·m)
2004–2010 Nissan Fuga 450 GT, 333 hp (248 kW) and 340 lbf·ft (460 N·m)
2003–2010 Nissan President 280 bhp (280 PS) and 333 lbf·ft (451 N·m)
2007 Super GT Nissan 350Z, 490 hp (370 kW) and 380 lbf·ft (520 N·m)
2008 Super GT Nissan GT-R, 490 hp (370 kW) and 380 lbf·ft (520 N·m)
2011-2012 Various LMP2 racing cars 450 hp (340 kW) 430 lbf·ft (580 N·m)
Prototype LMP2 Morgan-Nissan. (Photo: Conquest Racing)
Did a little research & came up w/this info on the Nissan engine in it. I highlighted a few interesting points of interest.
Nissan VK engine
Manufacturer: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Production: 2002–
The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. It is an aluminum DOHC 4-valve design.
The VK engine was originally based on Nissan's VQ V6 rather than the VH V8 used in previous Q45/Cima models. Changes include: a variable polymer intake manifold, newly designed heads, and a larger drive by wire throttle chamber. The intake manifold directs air through different paths at different engine speeds to boost low-end torque or unleash high-end horsepower.
The 4.5 L (4494 cc) VK45DE was introduced in 2002 and is built in Yokohama, Japan. Bore is 93 mm (3.7 in) and stroke is 82.7 mm (3.26 in). Output is 340 hp (254 kW) at 6400 rpm with 333 lb·ft (451 Nm) of torque at 4000 rpm. Redline is at 6600 rpm. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. It uses SFI, has 4 valves per cylinder with VVT and features forged steel connecting rods, 4 one-piece cast camshafts, and an unusual variable-flow induction system optimizes airflow for low- and high-speed operation and low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons and microfinished crankshaft.
Motorsport
A flat-plane crankshaft version of the VK45DE is used by Nismo for Super GT races with the Nissan GT-R instead of using the GT-R's VR38DETT twin-turbo V6 engine. The VK45DE was previously used in Nissan's 350Z Super GT car, replacing the previous VQ30DETT used in that car in 2007. In race trim, the Super GT VK45DE produces 500 PS (490 hp) and 52 kg·m (510 N·m; 380 lb·ft) of torque. Without such restrictions, the engine is reputedly capable of producing nearly 800 PS (790 hp). Nismo reasons that by using the engine, they eliminate turbo-lag, save weight and generally prefer the torque curve of the atmospheric V8.
This engine is used in the following vehicles:
2002–2006 Infiniti Q45, 340 hp (250 kW)
2003–2008 Infiniti FX45, 315 hp (235 kW) and 329 lbf·ft (446 N·m)
2003–2004 Infiniti M45, 340 hp (250 kW) and 333 lbf·ft (451 N·m)
2006–2010 Infiniti M45, 325 hp (242 kW) and 340 lbf·ft (460 N·m)
2004–2010 Nissan Fuga 450 GT, 333 hp (248 kW) and 340 lbf·ft (460 N·m)
2003–2010 Nissan President 280 bhp (280 PS) and 333 lbf·ft (451 N·m)
2007 Super GT Nissan 350Z, 490 hp (370 kW) and 380 lbf·ft (520 N·m)
2008 Super GT Nissan GT-R, 490 hp (370 kW) and 380 lbf·ft (520 N·m)
2011-2012 Various LMP2 racing cars 450 hp (340 kW) 430 lbf·ft (580 N·m)
@myself.... Went n got the solder gun yesterday n totally forgot the heat shrink.... Welp, this mission will be a mission for another day..... I'm lazy n ain't leaving this house...... Well not right now at least 
....... ****!
Its 105 outside no need to be outside
I am looking at this fine a$$ i35 down the stree for sale 3200 silver ,black leather,optioned out and 75k on it man i think my wife is gonna kill me.that i35 some fat varristones and the iconics body kit and the cattman full exhaust and the xyz coils slammmed down like i got 6 fat jawns in da car makin a KFC run DAMN!!!!!
Found the FSM for my car today, and I'm figuring out how to remove the fogs. Here's what I've got... nothing is easy on this car.
Remove the lower corner engine cover from under the car: 5 bolts
Remove the bumper grille (the rectangular, cross-hatched piece): 5 clips
Remove the bumper finisher (the chrome trim): 4 clips
Disconnect the fog light harness connector wire.
Remove the fog light mounting bolt.
Pull the fog light assembly forward.
Remove the lower corner engine cover from under the car: 5 bolts
Remove the bumper grille (the rectangular, cross-hatched piece): 5 clips
Remove the bumper finisher (the chrome trim): 4 clips
Disconnect the fog light harness connector wire.
Remove the fog light mounting bolt.
Pull the fog light assembly forward.
Found the FSM for my car today, and I'm figuring out how to remove the fogs. Here's what I've got... nothing is easy on this car.
Give the following instructions to your mechanic:
Remove the lower corner engine cover from under the car: 5 bolts
Remove the bumper grille (the rectangular, cross-hatched piece): 5 clips
Remove the bumper finisher (the chrome trim): 4 clips
Disconnect the fog light harness connector wire.
Remove the fog light mounting bolt.
Pull the fog light assembly forward.
Give the following instructions to your mechanic:
Remove the lower corner engine cover from under the car: 5 bolts
Remove the bumper grille (the rectangular, cross-hatched piece): 5 clips
Remove the bumper finisher (the chrome trim): 4 clips
Disconnect the fog light harness connector wire.
Remove the fog light mounting bolt.
Pull the fog light assembly forward.
I am looking at this fine a$$ i35 down the stree for sale 3200 silver ,black leather,optioned out and 75k on it man i think my wife is gonna kill me.that i35 some fat varristones and the iconics body kit and the cattman full exhaust and the xyz coils slammmed down like i got 6 fat jawns in da car makin a KFC run DAMN!!!!!
Court date came to my house... "intent to defend" my insurance lapse fee on my 5.5 back when my car was sitting waiting to be swapped... Told em I had a letter to prove the car wasn't being driven but they refused it in hopes to $$$ in.... Now I don't have that letter
Found the FSM for my car today, and I'm figuring out how to remove the fogs. Here's what I've got... nothing is easy on this car.
Remove the lower corner engine cover from under the car: 5 bolts
Remove the bumper grille (the rectangular, cross-hatched piece): 5 clips
Remove the bumper finisher (the chrome trim): 4 clips
Disconnect the fog light harness connector wire.
Remove the fog light mounting bolt.
Pull the fog light assembly forward.
Remove the lower corner engine cover from under the car: 5 bolts
Remove the bumper grille (the rectangular, cross-hatched piece): 5 clips
Remove the bumper finisher (the chrome trim): 4 clips
Disconnect the fog light harness connector wire.
Remove the fog light mounting bolt.
Pull the fog light assembly forward.
Court date came to my house... "intent to defend" my insurance lapse fee on my 5.5 back when my car was sitting waiting to be swapped... Told em I had a letter to prove the car wasn't being driven but they refused it in hopes to $$$ in.... Now I don't have that letter
Nah, cowboy. Nothing greasy, and no special skills or tools required.
True that. The headlight assembly is a total b1tch to access. It's a frustrating design, and I think wholly intentional to make you bring the car to the dealership because your 15-cent parking light is blown.
Nothing greasy, and no special skills or tools required.True that. The headlight assembly is a total b1tch to access. It's a frustrating design, and I think wholly intentional to make you bring the car to the dealership because your 15-cent parking light is blown.
Last edited by Rochester; Jul 7, 2012 at 08:42 AM.
All that said, I bet you Amerikaner83 is still going to love the results. To wash, dry, clay, wash, dry, wax and polish... that's a full 8 hour day right there.
When I run my hand over the paint right now after a wash, it's still brittle and catches...Welp, I'm off. Wish me luck
Well, yes. But that's what Bug & Tar Remover is for. If you rely on the clay to remove that stuff, then you're going to use up that expensive claybar real quick. Besides, once the car is clayed and waxed properly, bugs and tar should just easily wash off.
You can get 1lb can of meguires clay at pepboys and scan the damn square barcode so they send the coupons to your phone.......wait i forgot.........jitterbug phone dont do that.
