bluecarbonfiber

Wheels look good Min have to agree though the rotors look small in comparison.. does it stop the same with the bigger wheels? or do you now notice a difference?? i think i saw on youtube someone put a nissan z74 big break kit on an EX not sure if the dimentions are the same for an FX

minkl81

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wheels?? i always had 20's on the fx from the beginning.

1st was OEM 20x8, 32lbs per wheel
2nd was MRR HR-4 20x9, 33lbs per wheel
and the current one is TSW Nurburgring 20x8.5, 24lbs per wheel

Never felt short of brake power yet. Its pretty good even though they are not 4pot brembo that I used to have on the TL. BUT it does look dinky with them exposed with 20" mesh style wheels.

minkl81

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Ksport bbk with iForged 22's i believe & lowered with coils

bluecarbonfiber

^ that looks tasty.. man maybe i should second guess looking for an RDX and go with an FX or an ex seems like more of a market out there for them

minkl81

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I don't recommend EX. I had it as a loaner before and cargo area of that thing is simply useless. Also back seat isn't that great either.. But you should definitely look into FX. Many parts are interchangeable with G35 and 350Z and have more aftermarket support than the RDX.


slammed with coils and gt-r 20's




2G supercharged













move over to nissan! haha

Mr Marco

Holy Bad-Ass Batman!


Winner in my book. Hmm, dismissed these as rich ladymobiles in the past. I'm seeing the FX in a new light!
Thanks!

(The owners lawn is kinda ghetto though)

clee109

lolz at Brembo covers. Always adds a nice hint of rice to any vehicle! Very tasteful.

clee109

The K-Sport BBK with HREs seems like it was half-assed lol. Those AP Racing brakes though are sexy!

Mr Marco

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Originally Posted by minkl81

I don't recommend EX. I had it as a loaner before and cargo area of that thing is simply useless. Also back seat isn't that great either…

Oh, missed this. So the model I'm ogling was the EX. Is the difference between the two just wheel base length?

I don't get it.

bluecarbonfiber

the EX is smaller then the FX i think the engine output was changed too.. they both have the v6 though... love that black one and the silver one and the first grey one.. is the silver one with the AP brakes have a different front bumper?? is there any tuning options for these yet?

minkl81

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Ex is smaller but with higher output engine than the first gen FX.
But the exterior look and the space inside isnt that great. I like the rich material
Infiniti used for the interior though.

Stillen makes supercharger for the FX and i believe they offer tuned ecu too.
Also turbo is available too if i remember correctly. Aftermarket support is abundant
since most of the g35 and 350z fits the FX too. Even 350z's nismo catback fits fx perfectly with just a slight extention on the tips

Mr Marco

Thanks for the info, I just used this tonight (would nomally be hammered by this time on a Sat night, but not drinking because of this cold). Works good. Like a longer lasting "Pledge" without the extra buffing.



Refection on the RDX hood of our bikes that hang from the ceiling in the garage!

Mr Marco

I'll PM you the details and times for dyno as soon as I know (that week).

minkl81

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FX45 is affordable these days. No need to tune this thing.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2754729694.html

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ctd/2757965586.html



badass widebody. 4.5L V8 storked to 5.6L







blacked out one u guys liked

clee109

Car is affordable bit at 14/18 mpg city/hwy not for very long lol

Mr Marco

^ I think that is what my buddy gets in his Toyota Sequioa. But he ballanced it with a Prius purchase, what a geek.

bluecarbonfiber

what V8 did they swap in? what would be interesting..


thats what tuning is for!!

minkl81

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mpg aint that bad for 300+ hp & 300+ tq v8. and you can improve the mpg with lighter wheels and etc.. you know hahaha.

i think the guy stroked it with oem parts from vk56de engine that is used in the QX

minkl81

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yup that's why my FX's odo is only at 42k miles when i bought 2 years ago with 29k miles.

this mileage includes round trip drive to
- Vegas (stopping by at san fran, la)
- Crater Lake
- Seattle (3~4 times)
- Vancouver BC

bluecarbonfiber

that V8 sounds great!! dont think i would get a fx45 though.. way out of price range.. the fx35 is more doable..

had any issues with oil consumption? i heard thats an issues with the fx35

Mr Marco

^ya but why he chose a $31,000+ car as the economiser vehicle is beyond me. Personally, I would have picked up a used base Civic at $11,000.

minkl81

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i knew you gonna get hooked on that sound. haha
but not much price difference between the 45 & 35 now days. 35 is more popular so resale is higher than the 45s.

and no oil consumption issue on the 35. but some have oil issue with the 45. but not major like something you have to refill every 1000 miles or so.

if i were to buy it again, i'll go with 45. i want the v8


because they are hype like the apple. something cool to own and save the environment. oh and also save money by saving gas. but they dont realize it'll take years and years to cover up that $20k difference ($31 prius - $11 civic). plus they drive like shit and floor the damn thing thinking since its a hybrid, i still get a good mpg no matter how much i floor the gas..

bluecarbonfiber

ya that V8 sounds amazing.. but the turn off is that gas mileage and high price.. 10K-15K difference in price sure makes a difference..

minkl81

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did you see this one?

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2754729694.html

2007 fully loaded except rear entertainment package with 43k miles.
$24999

'06~'08 35's are in the same price range as that one.

bluecarbonfiber

^ called insurance company just to see how much it would be.. my rate with a fx45 would be 300 more then an 35,, aint that a B.. the EX would be 20 dollars cheaper then the fx35 and the fx ex is 30 more then having a RDX.. insurance companies are out to rape people..

bluecarbonfiber

^ oh and update on my TV... no one could do anything for me at best buy but i was able to get a 50$ gift card and can take my receipt in for reimbursement on the protection plan i cant use thats remaining.. which comes out to about 40 bucks.. so ya 700 bucks down the drain anyone looking for tv parts? will sell cheap =)

also since buying a panasonic 3d tv NO ONE and i mean NO ONE has there 3d glasses in stock.. and at 100 bucks each panasonic is making a killing on not having glasses sold with there tvs i shoulda got a 65 incher atleast i would of gotten something then

Mr Marco

^Mr Marco is confused. What happened with the new TV? And what have you got in the parts dept?(I already have the 3D HDMI cable)

Mr Marco

So finally figured out what the restrictor in the magazine is for...This is a federal law for hunting waterfoul. It is perfectly legal to have a self defense shotgun without the restrictor:

Additional Federal and State regulations apply to waterfowl hunting, including those summarized below.
Illegal hunting methods. You cannot hunt waterfowl:
•With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fish hook, poison, drug, explosive, or stupefying substance.
•From a sink box or any other low floating device that conceals you beneath the surface of the water.
•From a motorboat or sailboat, unless you shut the motor off or furl the sail and the vessel is no longer in motion.
•Using live birds as decoys.
•While possessing any shot other than approved nontoxic shot.
•From or by means, aid, or use of any motor vehicle, motor-driven land conveyance, or aircraft (if you are a paraplegic or are missing one or both legs, you may hunt from a stationary car or other stationary motor-driven land vehicle or conveyance).
•Using recorded or electrically amplified bird calls or sounds, or imitations of these calls and sounds.
•With a shotgun that can hold more than three shells, unless you plug it with a one-piece filler that cannot be removed without disassembling the gun.

minkl81

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Wtf?!?
Fx45 is $300 higher than the fx35? Thats total bullshit..
Guess 35 is the way to go.

bluecarbonfiber

nothing wrong with the brand new tv just my old one that fell off my wall.. i was getting the run around from best buy on if they would cover it or not.. lasted a month before they said no and only offered a gift card in its place..



im guessing that the v8 and the more money its worth you can afford alittle more in insurance too. but yes.. nothing makes sense in the insurance world

bluecarbonfiber

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how come im so far ahead? i need to just make a new name and start over =)

Mr Marco

How come PortlandRL only have 7? Time for a PM 2 PDXRL.

Went to see MI-3 on the Cinetopia 70 foot screen. Really good special effects, lousy banter between actors. If it wasn't for the hilarious one liners from Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), I would rank it in with the work of Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu...

clee109

So I am number 2 and Brandon still has double what I have... wow... lol You get bored at work often Brandon?

bluecarbonfiber

^ ya whats sad is youre at home haha.. nah i think what killed me in the beginning is i was replying to peeps individually instead of using the multi quote

Mr Marco

I think you are proud of your ranking!

Mr Marco

Just saw this, smart ass!

bluecarbonfiber

HAHAHA thats a resonable suggestion for springs that cant be found =)

supply and demand 1 on 1 =)

honestly i have been thinking about listing them on ebay.. just to get a bidding war and see how much they will go for

mucter

You should gift them to me. The RDX is a tall mofo.

bluecarbonfiber

^ gift them and write them off on taxes?? =)

mucter

Yeah, donate to charity... :giggle: