Anyone here in a Q50?

vector7 · 02-27-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RicerX

Anyone here in a Q50?
I personally think the Infiniti Q50 is a gorgeous car.

They just started putting out the option of Z wheels for it:

Look familiar?

Yep, the car is great!

I've been a lurker here for a while since I got mine as I've not found a more informed group of people pushing the VQ37 platform at the levels you guys are on this forum.

In fact you've paved quite a performance path in numerous threads that will cross over from the Z to the Q.

After reading the Autocross thread I'm nearly convinced all you need is a big bar on the front and slightly stiffer rear bar and or stiffer springs in the rear. Then squeeze the widest and stickiest tire you can on the fronts, 255 to possibly 265 to combat the understeer.

I believe the Q50/370/G37 front sway bars are all the same and Tanabe has a slightly stiffer rear sway bar.

And Stillen has released the Q50 Supercharger Kit very similar to the 370z.

vector7 · 03-02-2015, 11:16 PM

Looks like Stillen is working on upgrades.

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Team_STILLEN
Hello Everyone!!!

We are beginning to design a Strut Tower Brace for the Q50 and we want your input.

Please submit a photo of your favorite Strut Tower Brace design (can be from any Make or Model). Please do not include Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces unless it is an example of shape/design only. We are not looking to do a Carbon Fiber one at this time.

We will use the shared examples, poll opinions, and make a design based on that.

And yes, Sway Bars are coming soon as well.

Thanks!

vector7 · 03-02-2015, 11:28 PM

Looks like Stillen is working on upgrades to the Q50.

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Team_STILLEN
Hello Everyone!!!

We are beginning to design a Strut Tower Brace for the Q50 and we want your input.

Please submit a photo of your favorite Strut Tower Brace design (can be from any Make or Model). Please do not include Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces unless it is an example of shape/design only. We are not looking to do a Carbon Fiber one at this time.

We will use the shared examples, poll opinions, and make a design based on that.

And yes, Sway Bars are coming soon as well.

Thanks!

vector7 · 03-02-2015, 11:33 PM

Mark at Stillen confirmed the front sway bars on the Q50 are the same as the G37/370z.

vector7 · 02-11-2016, 12:47 AM

Interesting...

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Originally Posted by Eric J Flores

Well the best run of the night was 12.07 @ 115mph. Unfortunately I was unable to launch harder as I was on street tires (continentals dw). I know that with drag radials and a higher stall I would be in the 11's for sure but kept lighting up the tires if I stalled any higher than 1500 rpms. If the weather was colder these times would be much better. Overall it was a good night. Next to do: Drag radials and E85. 11.5?

STILLEN Q50 Supercharger Kit - Official Release - Page 17 - 2014 Infiniti Q50 Forum

RicerX · 02-24-2016, 11:40 AM

Right now, to determine my future with the car, I'm scavenging the internet to figure out an answer to the open diff that is in the Q50S. If the Quaife offered for the G/Z will fit, problem solved, and I'll make a monster out of this thing. I really love the car and the only thing I absolutely dislike about it is the open diff.

Wheels and tires are next for me, but before I remove my run-flats, I want to add the spare-tire kit. I love the idea of having two sets of wheels right now.

kenchan · 02-24-2016, 12:53 PM

I thought the Q came with the viscous oil diff? or is dat not enough for your application?

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-24-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I thought the Q came with the viscous oil diff? or is dat not enough for your application?

I think Nissan didn't put the viscous in the Q50 sport sedan like they did in the G's.

kenchan · 02-24-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I think Nissan didn't put the viscous in the Q50 sport sedan like they did in the G's.

dat makes no sense..

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-24-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dat makes no sense..

RicerX · 02-24-2016, 03:54 PM

Yup - it's true. No viscous LSD in any RWD Q50, regardless of trim. Active Trace Control is the "solution" which just uses the brakes to mimic what an LSD does. Not very well I might add.

b15 · 02-24-2016, 04:18 PM

I'm glad the Q50 has the new 3.0TT. Can't wait to see what these engines are capable of over the next couple years.

kenchan · 02-24-2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RicerX

Yup - it's true. No viscous LSD in any RWD Q50, regardless of trim. Active Trace Control is the "solution" which just uses the brakes to mimic what an LSD does. Not very well I might add.

i see... hummm.. maybe okay for daily driver but yah, for us car guys u'd probably want more realistic LSD action (or the real LSD).

kenchan · 02-24-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

I'm glad the Q50 has the new 3.0TT. Can't wait to see what these engines are capable of over the next couple years.

yah, as long as it does not have issues like the DAS i am sure it could be a big hit.

RicerX · 02-24-2016, 05:02 PM

They revamped both the standard steering (rack electronic) and the Direct Adaptive Steering very heavily for the 2016 models.

I'm afraid to drive one. Between the new twin turbo V6, the dynamic digital suspension, and the upgraded steering, I'm afraid I will feel like I pulled the trigger too early on mine. About 6-8 months. Ha

03-02-2015, 11:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
vector7 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 20 Drives: 2014 Q50s Rep Power: 10	Mark at Stillen confirmed the front sway bars on the Q50 are the same as the G37/370z. __________________ *** Last edited by vector7; 03-05-2015 at 10:41 PM.

02-24-2016, 11:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7720	Right now, to determine my future with the car, I'm scavenging the internet to figure out an answer to the open diff that is in the Q50S. If the Quaife offered for the G/Z will fit, problem solved, and I'll make a monster out of this thing. I really love the car and the only thing I absolutely dislike about it is the open diff. Wheels and tires are next for me, but before I remove my run-flats, I want to add the spare-tire kit. I love the idea of having two sets of wheels right now. kenchan likes this.

02-24-2016, 04:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	I'm glad the Q50 has the new 3.0TT. Can't wait to see what these engines are capable of over the next couple years. RicerX likes this.

02-24-2016, 05:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7720	They revamped both the standard steering (rack electronic) and the Direct Adaptive Steering very heavily for the 2016 models. I'm afraid to drive one. Between the new twin turbo V6, the dynamic digital suspension, and the upgraded steering, I'm afraid I will feel like I pulled the trigger too early on mine. About 6-8 months. Ha b15 likes this.

02-24-2016, 12:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	I thought the Q came with the viscous oil diff? or is dat not enough for your application?

02-24-2016, 03:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7720	Yup - it's true. No viscous LSD in any RWD Q50, regardless of trim. Active Trace Control is the "solution" which just uses the brakes to mimic what an LSD does. Not very well I might add.