M35 Info

[Bis-e Bee]

Stephen, try to get the error code and the description of the Airbag error. They should give it to you (FTG Nissan do).

When I go around to pick the car up later this afternoon I will see what information they are willing to give me.

You want to know because your mates car is still doing it?

[iamhe77]

When I go around to pick the car up later this afternoon I will see what information they are willing to give me.

You want to know because your mates car is still doing it?

yep.

We reset the error codes and it went away for 2 weeks then came back.

FTG stated that the error was in the "miscellaneous" directory in their consult so couldn't help as they can't read Japanese.

[Bis-e Bee]

yep.

We reset the error codes and it went away for 2 weeks then came back.

FTG stated that the error was in the "miscellaneous" directory in their consult so couldn't help as they can't read Japanese.

As per your instruction I reset mine too, but the same thing happened and it started flashing again a few weeks later.

They are struggling with the Japanese too, but seem to think it could be a loose contact or something to do with the wiring. They are going to check all the Airbag wiring and circuits etc. and hopefully find the source of the error.

Once it's cleared they will do another consult and see how everything is going, fingers crossed it doesn't take them all day to locate the issue :|

Will update once I find out what the GO is.

[crisis]

As per your instruction I reset mine too, but the same thing happened and it started flashing again a few weeks later.

They are struggling with the Japanese too, but seem to think it could be a loose contact or something to do with the wiring. They are going to check all the Airbag wiring and circuits etc. and hopefully find the source of the error.

Once it's cleared they will do another consult and see how everything is going, fingers crossed it doesn't take them all day to locate the issue :|

Will update once I find out what the GO is.

I saw Bis XXB at Hornsby Nissan today - front disks off.

That power duct is very tiny for a lot of money.

Please let us know if you can feel any difference in performance, and how the service went in general.

My car is now due for a 60k service, and I can walk to HN.

mm

[Nightcrawler]

Thanks very much for all of the info, tips and part numbers in this thread guys. I am considering selling my R34 to get an M35 at the moment, so this thread is an excellent resource!

[Bis-e Bee]

Autech Axis website

http://www.autech.co.jp/HISTORY-SV/M35S01/top.html

[mxfly]

On the subject of the Axis 350S above, I was lucky enough to take a 350 RX for a punt around the block recently. All I have to say is... WOW!!!!!

That thing hauls ass big time. It accelerates incredibly strong right from the moment you gas it, and it revs freely all the way to redline without any feeling of hesitation or restriction. As this was a rear wheel drive only, the car also felt lighter and you could weave in and out of traffic more easily than my ARX4. Another difference I noticed was the g/b. It responds to manual gear changes a bit quicker thanmy car as well.

Overall I was mighty, Mighty impressed with the VQ35DE engine. Initially I thought it would be a slug to drive but it has certainly changed my mind that now I've got a drive of one.

[Jetwreck]

On the subject of the Axis 350S above, I was lucky enough to take a 350 RX for a punt around the block recently. All I have to say is... WOW!!!!!

That thing hauls ass big time. It accelerates incredibly strong right from the moment you gas it, and it revs freely all the way to redline without any feeling of hesitation or restriction. As this was a rear wheel drive only, the car also felt lighter and you could weave in and out of traffic more easily than my ARX4. Another difference I noticed was the g/b. It responds to manual gear changes a bit quicker thanmy car as well.

Overall I was mighty, Mighty impressed with the VQ35DE engine. Initially I thought it would be a slug to drive but it has certainly changed my mind that now I've got a drive of one.

imagine it in a manual!!!! I want one!!!!

[mxfly]

Oh man, manual would be absolutely magic with no torque converter to deal with!

[zei20l]

ohhhh i want one now

did you drive that one from northshore??

[nickcorr]

Any thoughts on the lack of low down torque compared to our turbos?

The VQ35DE does need some revs to make it do its stuff compared to the VQ25DET.

On the subject of the Axis 350S above, I was lucky enough to take a 350 RX for a punt around the block recently. All I have to say is... WOW!!!!!

That thing hauls ass big time. It accelerates incredibly strong right from the moment you gas it, and it revs freely all the way to redline without any feeling of hesitation or restriction. As this was a rear wheel drive only, the car also felt lighter and you could weave in and out of traffic more easily than my ARX4. Another difference I noticed was the g/b. It responds to manual gear changes a bit quicker thanmy car as well.

Overall I was mighty, Mighty impressed with the VQ35DE engine. Initially I thought it would be a slug to drive but it has certainly changed my mind that now I've got a drive of one.

[mxfly]

Any thoughts on the lack of low down torque compared to our turbos?

The VQ35DE does need some revs to make it do its stuff compared to the VQ25DET.

That's the thiing. It wasnt lacking any torque at all and in fact, dare I say, the VQ35DE felt it pulled harder than my car. I'm going to have another spin sometime this week or next and get another good feel of the DE engine.

[iamhe77]

While we are on the subject of VQ35DE powered Stagea's.

Just thought I would post a couple of VINs in case anyone wants OE parts, or to check transmissions etc.

350RX RWD

VIN- PM35 650407

Autech 350s (nm35 Axis style body)

VIN - M35 0033AZ

MODEL - TLGARSAM35DDAT33AZ

[pixel8r]

Just curious about the low-down torque thing - comparing the VQ35DE with the VQ25DET...

I would expect the 35 to have more torque up to about 2000rpm or maybe slightly higher, then I'd expect the VQ25DET to start overtaking it quite rapidly (speaking of torque only, not on the road) and keep that lead right through to the redline.

My reasons are these. From what I've read online, all VQ engines will have 80% of their torque available from 2000rpm. This doesn't include torque from the turbo on the DET version however.

So at 2000rpm the VQ35DE would have ~288N-m available (I think they have ~360N-m max). Also at 2000rpm the VQ25DET would likely only have about 80% of the torque of a n/a VQ25DE - which I'm guessing would be somewhere around 180-200N-m.

These numbers are not exact by any means, but without the extra torque from the turbo, the 2.5L is never going to match the 3.5L.

But all the same, in normal driving around, 2000rpm is usually reached as soon as you apply pressure to the throttle, so the lines may be blurred as far as which one "feels" like it has more torque.

And this is all just purely hypothetical too. Personally I'm still more interested in the turbo version, because of its higher peak torque and the fact its turbo (there's no replacement for boost ).

Edited June 24, 2009 by pixel8r

[STAG250]

you'd be right pixel8r

when my turbo blew I had nowhere near the torque I had before and nowhere near the torque of a 25de that I test drove either

[iamhe77]

Personally I'm still more interested in the turbo version, because of its higher peak torque and the fact its turbo (there's no replacement for boost ).

+1

Interestingly "official" figures state that the PM35 with the VQ35DE uses more fuel (8.2km/L = 12.1L/100kms) than the turbo (8.9km/L = 11.1L/100kms) as well!

I do find it difficult to believe though.

when my turbo blew I had nowhere near the torque I had before and nowhere near the torque of a 25de that I test drove either

Yes, but I think that you are forgetting the lower compression of the VQ25DET compared to the VQ25DD

Edited June 24, 2009 by iamhe77

[zei20l]

that, and the massive restriction in the intake and exhaust..... ie the blown turbo

[pixel8r]

Yes, but I think that you are forgetting the lower compression of the VQ25DET compared to the VQ25DD

The VQ25DD is an impressive beast in itself. At just 2.5L it has more power and more torque than the (early) SR20DET. Its also got more power and torque than the current line of 2.5L n/a engines from the likes of Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda, and Toyota. They just need to bring out a decent hot hatch with it in. And no, the Tiida is not it. Why nissan insist on continually bringing all their crappiest models to australia and refusing to import class-leading cars like the skyline and stagea is beyond me. The Teana (maxima) is ok -very comfortable but a bit ugly IMO. They should've at least brought in the real maxima that the US is getting. Nissan would rather let toyota get all the glory with their 200 "killer wasp" aurion than fit a VQ37HR into the maxima. 245kw anyone?

Still, the fact that the stagea wasn't officially imported here makes it much cheaper for us to import, so i'm not complaining really.

[Midol]

Can anyone run 6U90000NM35317670 for me? No one in the fast thread can do stags.

[iamhe77]

Can anyone run 6U90000NM35317670 for me? No one in the fast thread can do stags.

Sure, but you don't need the '6U90000'

250t RX Four

Hard coat finish

TV/DVD option

No HICAS

Dunno what the other two are (70th anniversary???)

Edited June 26, 2009 by iamhe77