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Two faults with my v36
Pete_Repeat replied to Pete_Repeat's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
Oh right. I must have got lucky until now.. Might need to nurse this clutch for a bit until I feel I've warn it enough to justify getting rid of it or the slave gets worse, as I'm not keen to replace an almost new clutch just yet.. I've changed clutches before but I'd likely pay someone next time and that won't come cheap I'm sure. -
Two faults with my v36
Pete_Repeat replied to Pete_Repeat's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
I hear you about the clutch. But it feels just like the first time where replacing the slave cylinder seemed to fix it for some time now. No problems with the original clutch plate then, just that I think they couldn't get the slave cylinder without the clutch plate included supposedly.... Flexible hose? Is that between the master and slave? So diff bushes hey. I'll have a look at them. It does feel a little like it's something hitting the body so this makes sense. I recently got an alignment done and asked them to look at bushes but they wouldn't have checked the diff ones for an alignment -
Two faults with my v36 So I have two faults with my v36 manual coupe and wondering if this is a common thing. One is the clutch sticking to the floor on spirited take off's and the second is axle/driveline shudder or bounce with wheel spin on certain surfaces. The worst of the two is the clutch that I'm pretty sure is a clutch slave cyclinder problem... Again!! When I got the car I found that the clutch felt fine until on the occasions I did a spirited take off with some revs/throttle and "clutch control" (not riding ha ha) for a good take off. The clutch would stick half way to the floor until I either backed off or pulled the pedal back manually. I nursed the clutch from then as occasionally the clutch would slip when this happened. Absolutely no problem with the clutch on normal driving, nor full throttle when the clutch was fully out. Just couldn't give full throttle before the clutch was out. Anyway, so after they changed the clutch fluid, then the master cylinder it came down to the slave cylinder which fixed the problem. Scored a new stock clutch plate out of it as well as the master cylinder which didn't need replacing. Problem is it has now come back after less than 20k. I don't usually abuse the clutch however, with reviews matching on down shifts and usually low revs to take of so not riding the clutch. Thing is I have driven manual for most of my life and neither of my s15 had this problem with the last one close on 200kw at the wheels. Is the v36 slave cylinder really this weak or have I just had bad luck? My take off's aren't that abusive. Just the odd spirited take off I'd expect any performance car to be capable of on occasions. The other problem is the shudder (feels like the old school axle tramp on a live axle car) I get occasionally on minor wheel spin with traction turned off. It doesn't always happen, and it can often happen on minor wheel spin on take off. I've had it in the wet multiple times as well. I've got some decent high performance tyres (pilot sport 4S) but this also happened on the re050a when they were rat sh!t grip near the end of their life. Could this be bush wear or something? I've got stick suspension except I have whiteline adjustable sway bars in it (although it did with the stock sway bars).
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V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
I haven't done it as mine was already done, but I believe it is setup to the handbrake sensor that grounds a certain cable/wire on the head unit. So if that is permanently grounded then video keeps working. I do stress I haven't done this myself as it was already on be on my car, but I did do some research before I bought the car and think I read something like that (and t is also quite typical for aftermarket head units to also do this) Edit: as talkiet mentioned, it may also include a module for the speed sensing as well hmm. I suggest looking at g37 google searches rather than limiting to v36 as it returns more info and think they are similar enough to share most info.. -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
Also, I used a ground isolation/filter for the picture and it cleared the image up from any sign of fuzzy. I know the list is expanding, but I could find the exact thing I bought if you want. I bought it from jaycar. Pretty sure it was for the video ground (rather than the power of the box) buy can't remember as it all hides away. -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
I think all screen mirroring uses wifi, and mine has no problems at all. As in never drops out or anything. Do you have a 5.1 digital or 2 channel switch on the box? Maybe it's not outputting from the rca audio plugs? My Audio streams fine with the screen of the phone turnes off as well (so less battery and drain on the phone with just audio streaming). You will still want a charger though I believe. The screen mirroring I use a lot for navigation. I bought a great little media Bluetooth controller as well. The grounding is simple yes.. But I think a small amount of dash removal is needed. From what I read it's not too invasive. -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
One option also is to use an android box installed in the car. Perhaps using a bluetooth touchpad to control and include a Bluetooth media remote for ease of changing tracks. Getting data using your phone hotspot perhaps. -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
One other thing I should point out, is that audio control needs to be done through the phone or a Bluetooth remote. I have mine setup that when it detects it is being charged (I use a wireless charging bed I lie my phone in) and Bluetooth connection to the car to automatically put the wireless display on the car screen. This is a bit of messing around to setup and also requires an android phone with tasker (so while very convenient, not for everyone). Normal people will manually begin mirroring. Having google maps on the screen is a great option. Android auto would be the next step up over screen mirroring (mainly for battery life of the phone means you will want to charge while mirroring with the screen on / audio only might be fine however as the mobile screen can be off) but our units don't have android auto as this is a very new technology. -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
Looks like maybe.. just maybe the cable I linked before might help him. But best to check. Also worth noting, is the handbrake mod might be needed so the video doesn't cut out when moving. I believe this is just grounding a certain cable, but that might be needed to keep picture showing like mine does. I'd imagine the audio stay anyway. See this thread, as it may help -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
I think the rca's aren't there for most models, and it's a modification. The aux input plug is on the back of the headunit however for all models with the gps I believe (or maybe the tv I can't remember). I had assumed that "dodgy" connection should have the video/audio aux input on it though. I read it is probably there for car phones.... But assume it also carries the aux input. Hmm. Hard to find the info. I'm sure its out there. Maybe searching G37 returns more than for the v36, which are very similar I believe with specs -
Well finally getting my wheel alignment done (did the sway bars myself) with the new tyres on the weekend. If anyone has any feedback on their wheel alignment on the v36 then feel free to chime in. I've got the SP coupe. All suspension standard except for the whiteline sway bars.
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Took the plunge. Pilot sport 4s with 225/40/19 and 245/35/19. Price, availability and very similar diameter change sold me. 10 percent speed error here we come (only up a little from oem 7 percent) and 162km/h real speed limiter ha ha. Getting installed on Saturday. Now deciding on wheel alignment settings. Might resurrect my other topic on this again.
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V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
He stated he doesn't have rca inputs yet. So not that easy. -
A little off topic, and more a vent about this dodgy place without putting names down. But some tyre places really don't listen or understand when you specify a tyre like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and I really emphasized the S, and then specifically specified not the 4 or 4ST as they are a different tyre... They quoted my for my rear tyre size, that I know doesn't come in the 4S, and is only available in the 4 or 4ST (these last two are the same tyre according to Michelin Aus). They then went to quote me on a size for the front that I know doesn't come in the 4 or 4ST, so maybe it was for the 4S or maybe it was a Nito Invo ha ha. Anyway. Looks like I'll be off to a tyre place that understands that the Pilot Sport 4S is a different tyre, or at least someone who pays attention to details.
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$1380 now... How can I not ha ha
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I think I read too much as every tyre listed in this thread either didn't come in the right sizes or I eventually found feedback to say otherwise. These are the only tyre I have only heard good feedback on. Yeh I know they are fairly new, but they have been out for 6 months in the states. I've gone round and round in circles really. From cheap to expensive. Tempted with some cheap option to find they were excessively noisy. Now sitting at the upper limit although the 225/40/19 and 245/35/19 (lower profile only) seem to be a "reasonable" $1476 at the moment. I can live with the extra 3% speedo error (easier to calculate at 10% including oem error) knowing the ratio front to rear diameter/circumference is almost the same. I'm almost there. Will likely order them unless someone throws a spanner in the works in the next day or two (more to do with sizing) . Sorta need the rears changed with this cooler weather as they spin easily in first gear in a straight line with the clutch already out.
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I should also add that the other favourite combo of 245/40/19 front and 265/35/19 rear have neither size available here in Aus.
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OK. I am now determined to get the new Pilot Sport 4S. Stress on the S. So it looks like the stock fronts 225/45/19 are ehre, but the rear 245/40/19 has no defined date (if any). Only available in the US at the moment. So I am looking at the following with pro's and cons to each; - Stock sizes - Too long a wait, if the 245/40/19 even get here seeing that is the only 19 inch size in the PS 4 so they may never bring it in who knows. - 225/40/19 and 245/35/19 - Cheapest combo by about $200 for the set of 4. - Available now - 3.4% and 3.75% smaller rolling diameter so speedo out by almost 10% with 7% OEM error. This isn't a big problem for me really, other than when I finally track it that te 180 kmph limited will occur easier. - VDC and ABS should be fine I believe as almost the same reduction front and rear. - 235/40/19 and 255/36/19 - $200 more epxensive - Available mid August, although I can wait if need be - 2.2% and 2.6% smaller so a little less speedo error. - VDC and ABS almost the same conditions as above. Anyone have any comments?
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V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
Not sure on the adapter. My car came with the rca inputs already in the centre console/arm rest. I think this goes in the back of the headunit so is more work, but maybe it'l fit in the unusual connector you have in the centre console. I do stress, I am not speaking from experience for this so hopefully someone whom has done this will comment. http://www.sinergymotorsports.com.au/cart/products-page/car-audio/video-rca-input-cable-harness/ -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
Co axial in the centre console. Perhaps it's just a matter of finding the right wires on the back of that plug and wiring them up to an rca plate? Would have thought the analogue video and audio input was on that plug. There would likely be info out there about this, either for the v3ů or G37 I'd say. Edit: I vaguely reebr reading itay have both composite and coaxial video on that plug.. But could be wrong. -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
I'll have a look before the weekend. MIrabox or something it is. It has MIracast and Airplay capabilities with the coaxial video out and stereo out. I had to use a filter on the power to minmiise noise though. I also had a hdmi to coaxial/stereo box that I plugged my microsoft wirless display stick into and that worked. I stuck with the single MIrabox item though as it was slightly clearer. I can report on the exact model when I get to the car though. Was approaching $100 but should be found for less than that. -
V36 Nav And Language Swap - Faq
Pete_Repeat replied to Chris Rogers's topic in V Series (V35, V36, V37 & Infiniti)
Yeh for me voice calls through bluetooth are reliable and consistent. I have never had a drop out from the handsfree. I have never tried bluetooth for the music however so I can't comment on that. I use a wireless display device plugged into the video/audio inputs to get things on the v36 screen and speakers. This has proved very reliable for both video and audio with no dropouts. Problem with this however is the power drain on the phone during wireless screen casting of sat google maps, although for the music/audio still streams when the phones screen is off so it doesn't drain as badly then. -
I copied and pasted them in my initial post, which I believe the rims are 8.5 inch front and 9 inch rear. Tyres were 225/45/19 and 245/40/19
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Makes sense. Anyone used or advise the AD08R for daily use then? Just their marketing really focus' on the track. I don't mind firm ride or anything, and would prefer a good turnin an less tyre roll but more concerned about getting heat into them. Maybe I need to google a little more on them then.
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Edit above.
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