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Technical Articles: EX35 Welcome Lighting Reset Procedure

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How to reset welcome lighting on an Infiniti EX35 The welcome lighting is a feature that illuminated lights under the rear view mirror. This is a great feature as the car comes alive when you walk up to it. The standard detection rate is ~1 meter depending on signal strength from the transponder. If you […]

Installing an Infiniti G35 Style Spoiler w/ Brake Light on an Altima Coupe

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Overview: This DIY is to help install a G35 style Spoiler with brake light on the Altima Coupe Difficulty: 3 Time: 1 – 2.5 hours hours depending on skill level and how carefully everything is done People: possible with one, easier with 2 (for holding purposes and lining it up (second opinion)) Cost: To get […]

Altima AVIC F90BT and XM HD Tuner Install Microphone replacment

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Overview: This DIY shows how to install a AVIC-F90BT, XM/HD tuner and Stock Microphone replacement Difficulty: 3 (Basic knowledge of automotive electrical wiring is needed) Time: 2 hours Cost:$500 – $1K (depending where you buy you’re supply) Materials: AVIC-F90BT, wire kit, Satellite radio kit Tools: wire stripper, electrical tape, solderless terminals, ohm/volt meter, Uni-bit/Step-bit or […]

Replacing Infiniti I30/ Nissan Maxima valve cover gaskets.

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Valve cover gasket replacement on Infiniti I30 and Nissan Maxima: As the VG30 gets older, and more of them get up there in mileage, a common problem has come to light. The valve covers and spark plug seals often leak oil. Both out onto the block, and into the spark plug tubes. This can diminish […]

Do It Yourself Shifter Boot and Arm Rest Install – Altima Coupe

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Overview: This DIY is to help install a ShiftStyle or similar product on the Altima Coupe Difficulty:2 Time:60 minutes Cost:$50 – $100 Materials: Shift boot and arm rest Tools: flat screwdriver, philips screw driver Procedure This procedure should help guide you to remove and replace the shift boot and/or arm rest on the altima coupe […]

350Z and G35 Dual Short Ram Intake with OEM Piping

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Overview: This DIY is to help construct a dual Short Ram system for the VQ35HR Difficulty:2 Time:60 minutes Cost: $100 – $200, Depends on the price of the parts Materials: 2 – factory airboxes, 2 – AEM 21-201DK airfilters, 2 – 3/16 metal stock for hanger. Tools:flat screwdriver, hammer and Vice ProcedureSome of the after […]

Octane ratings: what they mean to the engine in your Infiniti

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Octane ratings and what they mean: Every once in awhile a member inquires about what other members are using in terms of gasoline. Do you guys use regular or premium? What are pros and cons of running one over the other? What happens to the car, will it blow up? But the manual says… To […]

Retiming procedure for an Infiniti G35 and G37 Window and Moonroof

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This is a common problem when retained power is lost. You will need to perform the following procedure, it’s real simple and resolves this issue. That can occur if the battery is drained and is easily reset. 1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Close the door. 3. Open the window completely […]

Do It Yourself Bumper Removal – Nissan Altima

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Overview: This DIY is to help you remove the front bumper of any 1st generation Nissan Altima. Difficulty:1 Time:30 minutes Cost: $0.00 Materials: none Tools: 10MM socket / Ratchet w/ extension, Flat head screwdriver, Philips screwdriver Procedure: 1. You’ll need to get to some screws and bolts under your car so you might want to […]