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Infiniti is preparing to change… again.
by: Larz / AZhitman Peyman Kargar was appointed Chairman of the Infiniti lineup in May 2020. This is my personal commentary in response to his recent interview with Business Insider International two months ago: Kargar acknowledged the series of mistakes made in the last decade that led to a whopping 50% reduction in sales since […]
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Suspension Upgrade Basics for Street or Track
If you are looking to do a major suspension upgrade for the street and /or track, don’t head straight for your mechanic – you may have a real bout of sticker shock when looking at the price. Instead, consider doing your due diligence and researching to find out more about the costs. One way is […]
Yume Cars – Beware!
After nearly two decades at the helm of this big automotive social group we call The NICOclub Network, we’ve weathered the worst: Rival forums (all of whom we’ve outlasted), continuous onslaughts from spammers and hackers, technical difficulties, staff turnover, and the impact of lazy, halfhearted social media on legitimate automotive resources. I’m always awed and […]
RADwood SoCal 2021 was awesome!
The RADwood events are a celebration of the unique automotive lifestyle spanning two decades, 1980 to 1999. The best (and worst) of automotive culture, style, and fashion from the most outrageous era was on full display this past weekend, and as promised, it was totally rad! Where else can you see Member’s Only jackets, belt-clipped […]
Driver-to-driver communication – A relic from a bygone era?
Let’s talk about the nearly-forgotten art of communicating with your fellow motorists. Maybe we can all start to bring back some of these skills, and in doing so, be more courteous and safe.
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Classic Car
Classic automobiles have unique qualities that make them great for people who enjoy driving around in style. If you have seen the movies that glamorize the power and look of classic cars (such as the fast and furious films), then I assure you, they are not wrong in the beauty that many classics have! However, […]
My Airbag Light is On – What Do I Do?
by VStar650CL and AZhitmanA quick introduction and history lesson: Airbags are ubiquitous in new cars, with several having as many as 10 separate bags. The technology has existed for decades, and – trivia alert – the 1972 Chevrolet Impala was among the first airbag-equipped vehicles manufactured by GM, but these were government fleet vehicles. The […]
Nissan CVT Transmissions: Coolers, Warranty, and Over-Cooling
by VStar650CL For those of you who own a Nissan CVT-equipped vehicle, you’ve probably heard the horror stories about premature failures, warranty runarounds, and the massive expense of replacing one. Our Nissan Master Techs and factory engineers have provided some helpful information that should be ‘required reading’ if you’ve got a CVT-equipped car in the […]
JPCtrade.com – JDM Importation and More!
Those of you who have been regular visitors here at NICOclub might recall the company JPCtrade. Recently, JPC rejoined us as a Preferred Vendor, and they’d like to update fans of JDM imported cars about what they’re up to! JPCtrade.com was established in 2003 and currently it is one of Japan’s fastest-growing Japanese used cars […]
Understanding Starter Issues in Four Simple Tests!
by VStar650CL Since we get lots of questions from NICOclub members with a mystery starter issue, it seems like a good time to shed a little light on diagnosing them. It’s surprisingly straightforward. So, here are four simple checks that tell you everything you need to know for a proper diagnosis.Unless you own a hybrid, […]
Adding Foglights to Your Nissan, OR Removing the Mystery From Combination Switches
…another remarkably helpful article from VStar650L! So you want to add fog lights to your Nissan, but you don’t want to spring for a brand new Combination Switch to use the factory control on the headlight stalk. Or maybe you bought an Auto Headlight sensor and want to wire your regular headlights to work on […]
2021 Nissan Altima: Everything you need to know
The 2021 Nissan Altima is in kind of a sticky spot when it comes to its sedan segment. The Ford Focus has officially bowed out and other rival manufacturers like Honda and Toyota are emphasizing more compact body styles like a hatchback or crossover. The affordable sedan class gets thinner year after year while the […]
6 Ways to Prepare your Car for Spring and Summer
Driving is a huge responsibility that is given to kids at a very young age. When you are on the road, making a mistake can be the difference between someone’s life and death. Driving can be even more challenging when transitioning your vehicle from driving in the winter to driving in the spring and summer, […]
Help! My Nissan is stuck in ‘Park’ – Here’s the fix.
by: VStar650CL …wouldn’t happen if you had a manual transmission, but let’s leave that for another article. One day you start your L33 Altima or R52 Pathfinder and find yourself stuck in Park. You get a screwdriver and use the mechanical release, and for days or weeks it’s fine again. Then it does it a […]
Important Info for 2002-2018 Nissan Altima Owners
by VStar650CL Would it surprise you if I say the leading cause of dead ECM’s (or ECU for you older folks) on Altimas from ’02 to ’18 is… the serpentine belt? It’s true. Not just for QR engines either. The VQ’s have a similar problem for an identical reason. First, understand that when a serpentine belt […]
OnlineTires.com and GLS Shipping Race to the Bottom
OnlineTires and GLS teamed up this month to see who could outdo each other in a race to the absolute bottom of customer service and ineptitude. I’m not sure who’s in the lead, but here’s why you should avoid both at all costs. Most of the time, our reviews are pretty positive, and sometimes even […]
