Infiniti FX Owners Forum (The Org)

Infiniti FX Owners Forum (The Org) FX35, FX45, and FX50 forums http://www.infinitifx.org/smartfeed.php?feed_type=ATOM1.0&limit=1%20DAY&sort_by=standard&feed_style=HTML&max_word_size=All 2010-07-30T21:56:15+00:00 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) General Chat :: Re: Sorry the site was down :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-30T00:46:49+00:00 2010-07-30T00:46:49+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24084#p266629 DatMan

Glad you found it and got it fixed quickly!]]>

Glad you found it and got it fixed quickly!]]>

General Chat :: Re: 1st Generation vs 2nd Generation :: Reply by SoundFX 2010-07-29T19:56:02+00:00 2010-07-29T19:56:02+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24075#p266617 SoundFX

DatMan wrote:Ride of the 2nd gen is softer...

Yes, much softer. But it doesn't lean any more than our 03. How'd they do that??]]>

DatMan wrote:Ride of the 2nd gen is softer...

Yes, much softer. But it doesn't lean any more than our 03. How'd they do that??]]>

General Chat :: Re: 1st Generation vs 2nd Generation :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-30T00:48:55+00:00 2010-07-30T00:48:55+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24075#p266630 DatMan

SoundFX wrote:Yes, much softer. But it doesn't lean any more than our 03. How'd they do that??

Engineering... LOL...

But yeah... apparently, getting H&R springs improves handling AND ride comfort... I'll be putting on coilovers once my current suspension problems get figured out (under warranty

) which can drop the car, improve handling, AND also improve ride comfort... so engineering goes a long way... also, the cost of putting in those better parts... probably one of the reasons why the 2nd Gen FX is quite a bit more expensive than the 1st Gen when it came out...]]>

SoundFX wrote:Yes, much softer. But it doesn't lean any more than our 03. How'd they do that??

General Chat :: Re: Bad News :: Reply by kieranlavin 2010-07-30T06:19:26+00:00 2010-07-30T06:19:26+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22762#p266634 kieranlavin I met Dave in a Gonda (Mayo clinic) 15 (floor) South pre-op room at 9:15 AM. He came by ambulance from St. Mary’s. Last night was the best he’s had since we landed here. We don’t know the reason for this…possibly the Lyrica which was started yesterday afternoon? This is the best he’s looked since a week ago Tuesday. His nausea has dissipated almost completely and he needed no pain meds overnight.

Unlike what a celiac plexus block is normally done for, the long lasting results for Dave are unknown because the source of his pain is unknown. It is kind of a shot in the dark.

The procedure went well. He had to stay for a little longer than normal after the procedure to get his blood pressure back up. It was down to 70 on the top number after the procedure. He thinks the vise like feeling has diminished some. He ate some toast, cookies, and had two coffees….. while getting additional IV fluids there.

He got back to St. Marys around 2 PM. Dizziness and shortness of breath go with this procedure for 24 hours or so. He has that. The pain guys were in to check on him. If Lyrica had some impact on improvement, they see no reason to change from it. No other new drugs were offered right now. Dr. Allen’s (our surgeon) resident was in. He is basically just a monitor of the situation because we were admitted under the thoracic surgery discipline from the ER. They (surgery guys) made it clear early on that they did not feel this was their battle. Surgically, their work shows good by every measurable evaluation. In other words we are being ‘hosted’ by the thoracic surgical unit in Francis 5C. The different modalities have come here to evaluate Dave, but all drug or regimen changes recommended by the various disciplines must be stamped by Dr. Allen’s department….which they are doing so far. The surgical resident comes in twice daily, but they are not part of any solution to date

Pain Rehab Clinic: A nurse was by from this outpatient department about 4 PM with a pamphlet on the program and to answer questions we may have. Required in person evaluations are booked out to the October/November time frame. The three week program itself is booked out to Dec/Jan. at a cost of $26K. There is a waiting list for cancellations. People come to this specific program from around the world. We may be able to get a phone evaluation in a shorter time frame to apply for candidacy, but that would not get us in until there was room. In reality, should Dave experience what he just did again…..this would not be the answer. This would be a long term approach to chronic unexplainable pain.

Regarding pain and nausea….Dave is still doing well as of this writing. He is still a little dizzy and his blood pressure still a little low …like low 90s over 50/60. He ordered food and drink at 5 PM and has tolerated both so far. One troubling note right now (9PM CST)is his continued lack of wind post procedure. He can’t walk yet without searching for air. They appear hesitant to give Predisone which has always worked before. He is well monitored.

Tonight is huge for progress. We are guardedly optimistic! The last heavy duty pain meds (or any other for that matter) Dave had were just prior to today’s procedure. Other than the post procedure issues we were apprised of and are still experiencing, today is overall his best day in many. With fingers crossed for improved breathing and no further nausea / pain, I sign off.
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I met Dave in a Gonda (Mayo clinic) 15 (floor) South pre-op room at 9:15 AM. He came by ambulance from St. Mary’s. Last night was the best he’s had since we landed here. We don’t know the reason for this…possibly the Lyrica which was started yesterday afternoon? This is the best he’s looked since a week ago Tuesday. His nausea has dissipated almost completely and he needed no pain meds overnight.

Unlike what a celiac plexus block is normally done for, the long lasting results for Dave are unknown because the source of his pain is unknown. It is kind of a shot in the dark.

The procedure went well. He had to stay for a little longer than normal after the procedure to get his blood pressure back up. It was down to 70 on the top number after the procedure. He thinks the vise like feeling has diminished some. He ate some toast, cookies, and had two coffees….. while getting additional IV fluids there.

He got back to St. Marys around 2 PM. Dizziness and shortness of breath go with this procedure for 24 hours or so. He has that. The pain guys were in to check on him. If Lyrica had some impact on improvement, they see no reason to change from it. No other new drugs were offered right now. Dr. Allen’s (our surgeon) resident was in. He is basically just a monitor of the situation because we were admitted under the thoracic surgery discipline from the ER. They (surgery guys) made it clear early on that they did not feel this was their battle. Surgically, their work shows good by every measurable evaluation. In other words we are being ‘hosted’ by the thoracic surgical unit in Francis 5C. The different modalities have come here to evaluate Dave, but all drug or regimen changes recommended by the various disciplines must be stamped by Dr. Allen’s department….which they are doing so far. The surgical resident comes in twice daily, but they are not part of any solution to date

Pain Rehab Clinic: A nurse was by from this outpatient department about 4 PM with a pamphlet on the program and to answer questions we may have. Required in person evaluations are booked out to the October/November time frame. The three week program itself is booked out to Dec/Jan. at a cost of $26K. There is a waiting list for cancellations. People come to this specific program from around the world. We may be able to get a phone evaluation in a shorter time frame to apply for candidacy, but that would not get us in until there was room. In reality, should Dave experience what he just did again…..this would not be the answer. This would be a long term approach to chronic unexplainable pain.

Regarding pain and nausea….Dave is still doing well as of this writing. He is still a little dizzy and his blood pressure still a little low …like low 90s over 50/60. He ordered food and drink at 5 PM and has tolerated both so far. One troubling note right now (9PM CST)is his continued lack of wind post procedure. He can’t walk yet without searching for air. They appear hesitant to give Predisone which has always worked before. He is well monitored.

Tonight is huge for progress. We are guardedly optimistic! The last heavy duty pain meds (or any other for that matter) Dave had were just prior to today’s procedure. Other than the post procedure issues we were apprised of and are still experiencing, today is overall his best day in many. With fingers crossed for improved breathing and no further nausea / pain, I sign off.
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General Chat :: Re: self healing paint years :: Reply by GixxerSteve 2010-07-30T04:56:00+00:00 2010-07-30T04:56:00+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24054#p266635 GixxerSteve

GEE35X wrote:I think the self healing paint is really all hype. I have it on my FX and it definitely is not a selling feature for me.

As someone commented in the link I posted above, the self healing paint does make a noticeable difference if you compare self healing paint side by side with normal paint. The person I am speaking about had the front bumper on their '09 repainted with non-Scratch Shield paint, and a few months later he could see swirl marks in the repainted areas that did not show up on the Scratch Shield painted areas.]]>

GEE35X wrote:I think the self healing paint is really all hype. I have it on my FX and it definitely is not a selling feature for me.

General Chat :: Re: self healing paint years :: Reply by GEE35X 2010-07-30T07:18:22+00:00 2010-07-30T07:18:22+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24054#p266637 GEE35X

GixxerSteve wrote:

GEE35X wrote:I think the self healing paint is really all hype. I have it on my FX and it definitely is not a selling feature for me.

I also had my front fender replaced and it was re-painted with regular paint. It's been about 4 months and I can't see any difference.]]>

GixxerSteve wrote:

GEE35X wrote:I think the self healing paint is really all hype. I have it on my FX and it definitely is not a selling feature for me.

I also had my front fender replaced and it was re-painted with regular paint. It's been about 4 months and I can't see any difference.]]>

General Chat :: Another New FX35 Owner 2010-07-29T21:05:57+00:00 2010-07-29T21:05:57+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24087#p266616 raymmer I have been lurking for a few weeks now. I leased a 2010 FX35 at the end of June. Although I haven't driven it much(450 miles) I have wanted one since they first introduced them. At that time we were driving a QX4. I currently am driving a 2008 Chrysler 300 SRT-Design which I will have until the end of the year. For now the FX is only driven on the weekends. Look forward to getting to know everyone and learn more about the FX.]]>

I have been lurking for a few weeks now. I leased a 2010 FX35 at the end of June. Although I haven't driven it much(450 miles) I have wanted one since they first introduced them. At that time we were driving a QX4. I currently am driving a 2008 Chrysler 300 SRT-Design which I will have until the end of the year. For now the FX is only driven on the weekends. Look forward to getting to know everyone and learn more about the FX.]]>

General Chat :: Re: Another New FX35 Owner :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-30T00:44:05+00:00 2010-07-30T00:44:05+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24087#p266628 DatMan

General Chat :: Re: Another New FX35 Owner :: Reply by daschlag 2010-07-30T07:29:35+00:00 2010-07-30T07:29:35+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24087#p266642 daschlag ]]>

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General Chat :: Re: Considering Purchase :: Reply by ssim3 2010-07-30T10:30:39+00:00 2010-07-30T10:30:39+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24082#p266643 ssim3
Where is the xm box in an FX I have a lifetime sirius sub & would want to swap boxes.
Do you have to tear up the dash to do a factory IPOD instal?]]>

Where is the xm box in an FX I have a lifetime sirius sub & would want to swap boxes.
Do you have to tear up the dash to do a factory IPOD instal?]]>

General Chat :: Re: Considering Purchase :: Reply by johnmax 2010-07-30T14:38:08+00:00 2010-07-30T14:38:08+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24082#p266645 johnmax

Detailing :: Re: Touch-Up Paint :: Reply by ramgatl 2010-07-30T10:28:18+00:00 2010-07-30T10:28:18+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=22074#p266641 ramgatl

Northeast :: Re: BIG "A" DETAILING Shop Introduction & Pricing :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-30T00:35:30+00:00 2010-07-30T00:35:30+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=22918#p266626 DatMan

Northeast :: Re: BIG "A" DETAILING Shop Introduction & Pricing :: Reply by AndrewBigA 2010-07-30T08:19:30+00:00 2010-07-30T08:19:30+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=22918#p266638 AndrewBigA

DatMan wrote:NICE! One of my favorite cars EVER MADE!!! And apparently they can be had pretty cheap in Canada now... I'll hafta look into the import scene a little later this year... maybe give my FX to the wife if I can get an R-34!!!

sounds like a great plan hahahaha]]>

VK45DE (FX45) :: Re: FX45 LOUDEST EXHAUST!! MUST SEE!! :: Reply by daschlag 2010-07-29T19:44:27+00:00 2010-07-29T19:44:27+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=23958#p266620 daschlag

Toronto45 wrote:That's dirty!! you have and underbody pics?

If you think that's dirty, look at this (not mine):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1XMmwwWaOg]]>

Toronto45 wrote:That's dirty!! you have and underbody pics?

If you think that's dirty, look at this (not mine):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1XMmwwWaOg]]>

Internal and External :: Re: Tinted front windows :: Reply by IamMark 2010-07-30T17:12:32+00:00 2010-07-30T17:12:32+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24004#p266654 IamMark

Towing with the FX :: Re: Maxing out the FX35 Towing Capacity! PICS :: Reply by maveriks 2010-07-29T21:02:59+00:00 2010-07-29T21:02:59+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22159#p266618 maveriks
Called Infinitipartsusa and spoke to Ken: He didn't have a hitch for 2010 FX35 in stock , but said - he could order one and ship it to me. I tried to clarify and asked him if it would fit a RWD, he didn't think why it wouldn't - then he read the print and it read something like 'made for AWD...blah blah blah...

In his opinion he thinks it would, for that I asked if he had any RWD customers buy it - he did not know. I let him know I"ll be back on forum and check with RWD owners.

So here it is: RWD pals - have any of you put a hitch on. Please mention the year as well.

My Fx is 2010 RWD.

Safe Drive!]]>

Called Infinitipartsusa and spoke to Ken: He didn't have a hitch for 2010 FX35 in stock , but said - he could order one and ship it to me. I tried to clarify and asked him if it would fit a RWD, he didn't think why it wouldn't - then he read the print and it read something like 'made for AWD...blah blah blah...

In his opinion he thinks it would, for that I asked if he had any RWD customers buy it - he did not know. I let him know I"ll be back on forum and check with RWD owners.

So here it is: RWD pals - have any of you put a hitch on. Please mention the year as well.

My Fx is 2010 RWD.

Safe Drive!]]>

Towing with the FX :: Re: Maxing out the FX35 Towing Capacity! PICS :: Reply by GJBenn85 2010-07-29T22:13:32+00:00 2010-07-29T22:13:32+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22159#p266619 GJBenn85

Towing with the FX :: Re: Maxing out the FX35 Towing Capacity! PICS :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-30T00:08:27+00:00 2010-07-30T00:08:27+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22159#p266625 DatMan

GixxerSteve wrote:

DatMan wrote:
maveriks wrote:Dealer and Scottsdale (InfinitiPartsUSA) folks do not have a hitch for RWD.

There should be NO difference between the RWD and AWD for towing... send the guys at http://WWW.INFINITIPARTSUSA.COM and ask them about an OEM hitch for your RWD '10 FX35... they'll probably give you a lower price than the local dealership... even WITH shipping included...

Dat, you do realize that InfinitiPartsUSA.com is Infiniti of Scottsdale, right? Joe and all the guys work in the parts department there. I'm not sure why they told him there is no tow hitch for the RWD FX.

Maveriks, I suggest calling Infiniti of Scottsdale again and ask for Joe Tesensky in parts. Tell him your a member here. There should be a OEM tow hitch for the RWD FX 35 just the same as the AWD FX 35.

Whoops... guess it was kinda late and I missed reading part of that... :lol:

But yeah... absolutely NO reason why the OEM hitch would fit an AWD but not a RWD... pretty much everything behind the front axle should be identical in the two... GL with everything and let us know how it works out for you...

Also... one last thing is contact SEWELL INFINITI... they also sell parts online at WWW.INFINITI-PARTS.COM

I found this:

http://infiniti.sewellparts.com/accesso ... 0-702.html

There's an 800 # on the top right... call them and ask them if they have any knowledge of using this on a RWD '10 FX35...]]>

GixxerSteve wrote:

DatMan wrote:
maveriks wrote:Dealer and Scottsdale (InfinitiPartsUSA) folks do not have a hitch for RWD.

There should be NO difference between the RWD and AWD for towing... send the guys at http://WWW.INFINITIPARTSUSA.COM and ask them about an OEM hitch for your RWD '10 FX35... they'll probably give you a lower price than the local dealership... even WITH shipping included...

Whoops... guess it was kinda late and I missed reading part of that... :lol:

Towing with the FX :: Re: Maxing out the FX35 Towing Capacity! PICS :: Reply by maveriks 2010-07-30T07:46:56+00:00 2010-07-30T07:46:56+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22159#p266640 maveriks

DatMan wrote:...Also... one last thing is contact SEWELL INFINITI... they also sell parts online at http://WWW.INFINITI-PARTS.COM

I found this: http://infiniti.sewellparts.com/accesso ... 0-702.html

There's an 800 # on the top right... call them and ask them if they have any knowledge of using this on a RWD '10 FX35...

Thanks guys. Dat - will call them up and see what they have to say. Unfortunately, the dealer I was referring to in my original post was Sewell in Dallas. I was with them last week for my first service and checked with them on the hitch. as you know from my post.based on info I got from the parts folks, it started going down hill regarding hitch on a 2010 RWD FX35...

Will see if the folks who take my call say any different...I badly want to put on a hitch and get my cruiser (VTX1300) with me on vacation...but don't want to do it at the cost of voiding my FX warranty or buy something that doesn't work on my model (2010 RWD)....]]>

Audio / Video / Navigation / Electronics :: Re: İ want to ask question about nav. system :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-29T23:49:31+00:00 2010-07-29T23:49:31+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24083#p266623 DatMan

sirtrojan wrote:If you have 2006 that means there is a colour screen. therefore I would go with external navibox that can be connected to oem screen. There is a slot for SD card and you can have any map you want.

Like the GARMIN GVN-53... but you will also need a NAV-TV module and someone capable enough to install it... do a search for "GARMIN" and try to find the ones talking about he GVN-53... you should be able to find enough info in those threads to decide if that's something you want to consider...]]>

Audio / Video / Navigation / Electronics :: Re: Aftermarket gauge discussion :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-30T00:02:18+00:00 2010-07-30T00:02:18+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=24080#p266624 DatMan

jumbosrule wrote:If I am going through that much trouble just for 2-4 gauges, I feel like they could be better integrated. Maybe on top of the cluster hood? Or on an empty space either on top of or on the front of the dashboard?

You could probably replace the area where your center channel speaker currently occupies... most people that upgrade their stereo's cut the wires to the center anyways so it's not very important... I can see a VERY nice gauge setup mounted there... And you could either use the 2-4 gauge set up there in a custom cluster or go with the all-in-one screen interface...]]>

Lighting :: Re: DTRL LED Question :: Reply by Bokito 2010-07-30T08:44:56+00:00 2010-07-30T08:44:56+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=21240#p266639 Bokito

Bokito wrote:Just a small update. My driver side DTRL bulb was kind of acting up.
In DTR mode would be off but when the headlights were on, it was working again(one stage wasn't working).

Pulled the bulb out and noticed that bulb socket melted partially. Inside the bulb i found nicely fried resistor.
Surprisingly it was still resisting

at 170 ohm.

So, i soldered two 1/2 W 360 ohm resistor in parallel to split the power dissipated(measured power draw was 0.72W @12V).
Other 10ohm resistor was intact.

Tested the bulb on the power supply and both stages are working OK.
However, when i put it back in the socket, only 1 stage works(12V).

Maybe i have partially blown DTRL fuse but it's throwing me off since i was measuring 12V and 7V respectively from the socket when i was checking the voltage from the socket.

Got everything sorted out. I think it was my mistake that caused overheating and partial failure of one bulb.
It's like new again and didn't have to spend any monies :mrgreen:

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Got everything sorted out. I think it was my mistake that caused overheating and partial failure of one bulb.
It's like new again and didn't have to spend any monies :mrgreen:

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1st Gen (2003-2008) :: Re: Driver Seat moves on one side :: Reply by Seve 2010-07-29T22:02:39+00:00 2010-07-29T22:02:39+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23709#p266633 Seve

1st Gen (2003-2008) :: Re: Dealer says no transmission flush with CVT... :: Reply by DatMan 2010-07-29T23:45:30+00:00 2010-07-29T23:45:30+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23711#p266622 DatMan

Ponciky wrote:the above post dont say much

Gischpel wrote:Thanks for the input guys. You've convinced me to just stick to a transmission fluid change, if needed.

Well, apparently enough was said above that this guy decided to do a regular flush and fill... it's your FX... you decide for yourself...]]>

Ponciky wrote:the above post dont say much

Gischpel wrote:Thanks for the input guys. You've convinced me to just stick to a transmission fluid change, if needed.

Well, apparently enough was said above that this guy decided to do a regular flush and fill... it's your FX... you decide for yourself...]]>

1st Gen (2003-2008) :: Re: Air Conditioner blew a hose! :: Reply by Truck11 2010-07-30T15:09:13+00:00 2010-07-30T15:09:13+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24057#p266647 Truck11
Parts.... $210
An evening at the firehouse installing the parts ..... $0
Evac and recharging the system.... $89
chillen....... ahhhhh priceless.

Huge thanks to Kieran for the help online - I owe you a beer.... or two.....]]>

Parts.... $210
An evening at the firehouse installing the parts ..... $0
Evac and recharging the system.... $89
chillen....... ahhhhh priceless.

Huge thanks to Kieran for the help online - I owe you a beer.... or two.....]]>

1st Gen (2003-2008) :: Re: Air Conditioner blew a hose! :: Reply by kieranlavin 2010-07-30T15:20:02+00:00 2010-07-30T15:20:02+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24057#p266648 kieranlavin
I would still keep an eye on it for the next week or two JUST to be sure everything is working properly and there are no leaks or other issues. I've gone down that road before too thinking it was working great until either I got in a car that the AC was REALLY working good or it was a really hot day.]]>

I would still keep an eye on it for the next week or two JUST to be sure everything is working properly and there are no leaks or other issues. I've gone down that road before too thinking it was working great until either I got in a car that the AC was REALLY working good or it was a really hot day.]]>

1st Gen (2003-2008) :: Re: Air Conditioner blew a hose! :: Reply by Truck11 2010-07-30T15:49:22+00:00 2010-07-30T15:49:22+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24057#p266650 Truck11

1st Gen (2003-2008) :: Re: CAMSHAFT POSTITION SENSOR :: Reply by Ponciky 2010-07-31T01:49:10+00:00 2010-07-31T01:49:10+00:00 http://www.infinitifx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12156#p266653 Ponciky