Anyone here in a Q50?

RicerX · 01-23-2015, 09:11 AM

I personally think the Infiniti Q50 is a gorgeous car.

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

Look familiar?

Anyway, the biggest criticism I have found for the vehicle is that there is no goddamn manual transmission the steering is garbage. Infiniti has heard that loud and clear, as they're preparing to bring back the hydraulic steering rack from the G37/370Z specifically for the S model trim.

With the performance wheels and tires equipped as pictured, the car is said to outperform a 335i M-Sport on the track.

This very well could be my next car, especially if a manual transmission makes a comeback with the car. I would likely trade the Z for it rather than my original plan of getting a truck and keeping the Z. For some reason, a sedan like that really excites me at this point in my life. I'm also attracted to it because Stillen has jumped in the Q50 arena with a supercharger and catback, and Tanabe just debuted their new exhaust for it, as well as lowering springs. It seems the aftermarket is latching on a bit with this car.

I don't like German "reliability" so before you say Audi S4 (which really is the perfect car for me, but I have heard horror stories about things that happen when the warranty expires - same with BMW).

If you don't have a Q50, feel free to post pictures of hot modded ones, you know... a bit of RICE

like this (not so ricey, but you get it)

speedfreek · 01-23-2015, 09:30 AM

CarbonFZ traded is Z for one.

I'm sure he has plans for it but has yet to update the forum.

CarbonFZ 2013 Sport Build Thread

/Angelo350Z/ · 01-23-2015, 11:33 AM

A lot of my friends in Japan hate this car and think it's ugly for some reason. I personally think it looks great. Is the Z wheels option a real thing? They actually look good on the car.

JARblue · 01-23-2015, 11:39 AM

My buddy picked up the Q50S Hybrid last spring. He loves it. I think it's a great car to drive but a very mediocre driver's car. As mentioned the steering sucks balls. Handling in general feels a bit worse than a G37S, probably because it's a bit more of a pig with the electric motor and batteries (maybe? idk...). But the power is ok, it is feature-rich, very comfortable cruising, and it looks pretty damn sexy. I don't think I'd ever buy one for the price.

GalletGun · 01-23-2015, 12:21 PM

I would wait for the new 2016 Maxima that is said to release Fall 2015 or early 2016.

Fully loaded it will be about only $42,000 and there is rumors of a Nismo package release that will be about $46,000 and house either a six speed transmission or the dual clutch transmission found in the GTR.

Nissan wants to make the Maxima more sportier, it will also said to have about 320 horsepower, and may include limited slip differential or rear wheel drive option.

Did I mention it will look way sexier than the Q50?

Joker_J · 01-23-2015, 12:25 PM

Was going to get this, but got the 14 Sport instead! haha
The Q50 is nice but too luxury for me, not sporty enough. Plus the rear end kind of reminds me of a hyundai

RicerX · 01-23-2015, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalletGun

I would wait for the new 2016 Maxima that is said to release Fall 2015 or early 2016.

Fully loaded it will be about only $42,000 and there is rumors of a Nismo package release that will be about $46,000 and house either a six speed transmission or the dual clutch transmission found in the GTR.

Nissan wants to make the Maxima more sportier, it will also said to have about 320 horsepower, and may include limited slip differential or rear wheel drive option.

Did I mention it will look way sexier than the Q50?

Have already seen the Maxima. Can already tell you that, while most of you posted would be cool, it's not happening.

When Infiniti was talking about the Eau Rouge, they were talking $100k WITHOUT the GT-R's rear mounted transaxle setup (A Q50 with the GT-R motor mated to a beefed up version of the 7AT from the Z/Q/G). Absolutely no way the GT-R tranny is happening in a Maxima. If they put the Z powertrain in the Maxima with a 7AT I'd be absolutely thrilled, but that's probably not happening either because the new Max isn't being built on a RWD platform.

IF Nissan were to do anything against the grain with the new Maxima, it'd be an AWD CVT setup akin to that found in the new Murano. That's as far out in left field as it gets.

RicerX · 01-23-2015, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

My buddy picked up the Q50S Hybrid last spring. He loves it. I think it's a great car to drive but a very mediocre driver's car. As mentioned the steering sucks balls. Handling in general feels a bit worse than a G37S, probably because it's a bit more of a pig with the electric motor and batteries (maybe? idk...). But the power is ok, it is feature-rich, very comfortable cruising, and it looks pretty damn sexy. I don't think I'd ever buy one for the price.

This is precisely what I was wondering.

His car likely has the Direct Active Steering (steer-by-wire), which numbs it.

I need to dig up the review that talked about driving the Q50 with the Z wheels that wasn't equipped with DAS.

I can imagine an S model with the wheels with hydraulic steering would feel far more like the G37S with respect to driving dynamic.

RicerX · 01-23-2015, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Is the Z wheels option a real thing? They actually look good on the car.

Yep! Go build a 2015 Q50 and at the end, there is a performance wheel and tire option in "packages" on an S model only.

gr8-wrx · 01-23-2015, 01:16 PM

IMO, the Q50s looks great, especially with those wheels!

JARblue · 01-23-2015, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicerX

This is precisely what I was wondering.

His car likely has the Direct Active Steering (steer-by-wire), which numbs it.

I need to dig up the review that talked about driving the Q50 with the Z wheels that wasn't equipped with DAS.

I can imagine an S model with the wheels with hydraulic steering would feel far more like the G37S with respect to driving dynamic.

Numb is exactly the right description.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-24-2015, 02:36 PM

If i'm not mistaken? The non-hybrid/non tech pkg Q50 sport is hydraulic steering. It's every other Q model Thats elec-steer.

LAVA · 01-24-2015, 04:42 PM

I love the Q50 and plan on replacing my wife's aging G35S sedan with one. Personally I think the older Rays (09-12) would look better and may end up going that route.

kenchan · 01-24-2015, 04:59 PM

i think the is350 f-sport looks better. performance and everything else, the q50s is better per my buddy who owns and test drove both before getting his q50s.

but these kinda cars you look like a dumbarse driving fast anyway so the is350's performance is ample imo.

vector7 · 02-27-2015, 05:34 PM

Yep I lurk here often and this forum has a lot paved performance threads with the Z that can carry over to the Q. No other forum members has pushed the VQ37 like you guys have.
After reading your autocross thread I'm thinking go big upfront and stock rear with stiffer springs.

Tanabe Test Fit - Page 2 - 2014 Infiniti Q50 Forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by vector7

I called Tanabe and found out the Q50 rear sway bar will be released in a couple of weeks.

What I found interesting is the Q50 front sway bar shares the same part number and is technically the same part TSB150F as the front sway bar Tanabe offers on the G37.

Here are some pictures from the Tanabe site comparing the sway bars on the Q50 to G37:

We test fitted the Tanabe Sustec Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar on 2014 Infiniti Q50S (RWD). The sway bars help increase steering response and stability.

Q50 Front (TSB150F) and Rear Sway Bar (??????)

Front Sway Bar Installed on Q50

G37 Front Sway Bar (TSB150F)

Front Sway Bar Installed on on G37

G37 Rear Sway Bar TSB150R (arms looks shorter)

Installed on G37

The person I spoke to at Tanabe said the rears might be different for the Q50, they are waiting on more information from Tanabe in Japan in a couple of weeks.

This would mean quite possibly both Whiteline and Hotchkis G37 front sway bars may fit on the Q50 now.

Whitelines are adjustable:
BNF41Z

Front Sway bar - 27mm heavy duty blade adjustable
This Whiteline 27mm 2 point adjustable sway bar = more grip = better handling = outright performance - it's the best dollar for dollar handling improvement you can make to your vehicle. This Whiteline...
2 point adjustable
US $ 259.80

BNR37Z

Rear Sway bar - 24mm heavy duty blade adjustable
This Whiteline 24mm 3 point adjustable sway bar = more grip = better handling = outright performance - it's the best dollar for dollar handling improvement you can make to your vehicle. This Whiteline...
3 point adjustable
US $ 239.80

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G37 Whiteline Installed on a G37

FRONT SPECS:

Part Number: BNF41Z

27mm heavy duty blade adjustable

Note: This Whiteline 27mm 2 point adjustable swaybar = more grip

Key Feature and Benefit
This Whiteline 27mm 2 point adjustable swaybar = more grip = better handling = outright performance - it's the best dollar for dollar handling improvement you can make to your vehicle. This Whiteline adjustable sway bar allows its rate to be altered by increasing or reducing the length of the lever arms. This permits the roll stiffness to be tuned for different situations without replacing the entire bar. The stiffer the bar, the more force required to move the left and right wheels relative to each other. This increases the amount of force required to make the body roll

Features and Benefits
Whiteline Sway Bars
The fitting of bigger Whiteline swaybars is still the best dollar for dollar handling improvement you can make. Cornering loads are spread more evenly across the tyres delivering more grip and frankly, that’s what it’s all about. You also get improved tyre wear as your tyres stay flatter and more upright. Comfort improves because your car sits flatter through bends meaning less movement inside the vehicle. Whiteline swaybars are manufactured using the finest grade spring steel. They are powder coated and supplied with high performance polyurethane mounting bushes in a DIY kit form, ready to simply bolt on.

Retail price $271. Pm me for pricing

REAR SPECS:

Part Number: BNR37Z

Description: Sway bar - 24mm heavy duty blade adjustable

Note: This Whiteline 24mm 3 point adjustable swaybar = more grip

Application Notes

Part Notes
Replacement type
3 point adjustable

Key Feature and Benefit
This Whiteline 24mm 3 point adjustable swaybar = more grip = better handling = outright performance - it's the best dollar for dollar handling improvement you can make to your vehicle. This Whiteline adjustable sway bar allows its rate to be altered by increasing or reducing the length of the lever arms. This permits the roll stiffness to be tuned for different situations without replacing the entire bar. The stiffer the bar, the more force required to move the left and right wheels relative to each other. This increases the amount of force required to make the body roll

01-23-2015, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7720	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? Anyway, the biggest criticism I have found for the vehicle is that there is no goddamn manual transmission the steering is garbage. Infiniti has heard that loud and clear, as they're preparing to bring back the hydraulic steering rack from the G37/370Z specifically for the S model trim. With the performance wheels and tires equipped as pictured, the car is said to outperform a 335i M-Sport on the track. This very well could be my next car, especially if a manual transmission makes a comeback with the car. I would likely trade the Z for it rather than my original plan of getting a truck and keeping the Z. For some reason, a sedan like that really excites me at this point in my life. I'm also attracted to it because Stillen has jumped in the Q50 arena with a supercharger and catback, and Tanabe just debuted their new exhaust for it, as well as lowering springs. It seems the aftermarket is latching on a bit with this car. I don't like German "reliability" so before you say Audi S4 (which really is the perfect car for me, but I have heard horror stories about things that happen when the warranty expires - same with BMW). If you don't have a Q50, feel free to post pictures of hot modded ones, you know... a bit of RICE like this (not so ricey, but you get it) __________________ Last edited by RicerX; 01-23-2015 at 09:14 AM.

01-23-2015, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 18	CarbonFZ traded is Z for one. I'm sure he has plans for it but has yet to update the forum. CarbonFZ 2013 Sport Build Thread RicerX likes this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

01-23-2015, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	A lot of my friends in Japan hate this car and think it's ugly for some reason. I personally think it looks great. Is the Z wheels option a real thing? They actually look good on the car. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

01-23-2015, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	My buddy picked up the Q50S Hybrid last spring. He loves it. I think it's a great car to drive but a very mediocre driver's car. As mentioned the steering sucks balls. Handling in general feels a bit worse than a G37S, probably because it's a bit more of a pig with the electric motor and batteries (maybe? idk...). But the power is ok, it is feature-rich, very comfortable cruising, and it looks pretty damn sexy. I don't think I'd ever buy one for the price. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

01-23-2015, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	IMO, the Q50s looks great, especially with those wheels! __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

01-23-2015, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
GalletGun Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 224 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	I would wait for the new 2016 Maxima that is said to release Fall 2015 or early 2016. Fully loaded it will be about only $42,000 and there is rumors of a Nismo package release that will be about $46,000 and house either a six speed transmission or the dual clutch transmission found in the GTR. Nissan wants to make the Maxima more sportier, it will also said to have about 320 horsepower, and may include limited slip differential or rear wheel drive option. Did I mention it will look way sexier than the Q50?

01-23-2015, 12:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 576 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	Was going to get this, but got the 14 Sport instead! haha The Q50 is nice but too luxury for me, not sporty enough. Plus the rear end kind of reminds me of a hyundai

01-24-2015, 02:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	If i'm not mistaken? The non-hybrid/non tech pkg Q50 sport is hydraulic steering. It's every other Q model Thats elec-steer. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

01-24-2015, 04:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
LAVA Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 775 Drives: AWD Q50S_3.7 Rep Power: 80	I love the Q50 and plan on replacing my wife's aging G35S sedan with one. Personally I think the older Rays (09-12) would look better and may end up going that route.

01-24-2015, 04:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i think the is350 f-sport looks better. performance and everything else, the q50s is better per my buddy who owns and test drove both before getting his q50s. but these kinda cars you look like a dumbarse driving fast anyway so the is350's performance is ample imo.