V35 Sedan

[Ezy03]

Hey guys just searched "v35 sedan" because Im interested in them, anyways I just got scattered posts and threads of info about it in the fourms so I was just making this one with some questions if people with knowledge could answer, also it would help in th future for others wanting to know about the sedans.... I'm pretty sure there something like this for the coupe v's.

Anyways some of the questions i wanted to ask was;

What are the variants of the sedans? (trannys, engine power, engines...etc)

Differnces between years/models?

-Do the sedans also have a update interior or/and engine for late models/series 2 (if there is any series 2's)?

Any specific options or gadgets between years? Iv read (very vaig) on some sorta special key or start stop button??

Common sedan problems?

That's all I can think of right now if any one wants to contribute don't hesitate to do so, cheers.

Edited February 21, 2010 by ezy03

[grae35]

Edi

You can pretty well get the same things in a sedan as a coupe - same changes in engine between series 1 and 2. premium and standard models, 6sp manual and the auto options. The manual sedans do not get the brembo brakes option but otherwise are very similar. Exhaust system is slightly different and has large single rear muffler with twin outlets compared to the coupes horizontally mounted rear muffler and separate outlets. Sedan has slighlty more low down torque but slightly less top end power but you can hardly notice the difference.

Seating position in the sedan is way higher than coupe but again not significant unless on a race track ( and even then I wonder how much difference it really makes.) Sedans are way cheaper to buy but getting a good manual one is still extremely difficult simply because the Japs only produced manuals at the rate of 1car per 200 manufactured.

Inside the cabin they are damn near identical, in the front seats anyway. Obvoiusly rear head room is significantly cut by the sleek coupe rear end.

[CeffyNSW]

Ofcourse there is the obvious, the series 1 350GT-8 sedan (VQ35DE) being an 8 speed cvt auto, with known issues and very expensive oil. Also had paddles for the manual shifts. Post 2005 became a 5 speed auto, same as the coupe.

Also VQ25DETT and VQ30DE variants came with the 4 speed auto box.

Think you can put bigger wheels on the coupe.

[Chris Rogers]

Ceffy,

VQ25DD. to my knowledge there wasn't a turbon fitted to these cars.

[n15m0]

Ofcourse there is the obvious, the series 1 350GT-8 sedan (VQ35DE) being an 8 speed cvt auto, with known issues and very expensive oil. Also had paddles for the manual shifts. Post 2005 became a 5 speed auto, same as the coupe.

Also VQ25DETT and VQ30DE variants came with the 4 speed auto box.

Think you can put bigger wheels on the coupe.

5 speed autos came in pre 2005 as well. My previous 300gt (vq30) was a 5 speed 2001 model. And FYI series 2 sedans started in late 2004. I have one too.

[Ezy03]

Nismo was it you with that smart key feature?

[n15m0]

Nismo was it you with that smart key feature?

Yup thts..another feature exclusive to the S2 models.

[iamhe77]

Also VQ25DETT and VQ30DE variants came with the 4 speed auto box.

Ceffy,

VQ25DD. to my knowledge there wasn't a turbon fitted to these cars.

Yep, the Stagea was the only car ever to get the VQ25det (single turbo).

[Ezy03]

Can you explain to me what the smart key thing is and is it option or STD on S2 sedans?

[n15m0]

Its standard on S2 sedans as far as I am aware. Its actually called the Intelligent key. If you have the chance to check out a Series 2 seda, have a look on the drivers side door and also the boot, there is a button there. If you have the key fob in your pocket, you just press the button to lock/unlock doors and bootlid. Same thing when you are inside the car, as long as you have the key in your pocket or close proximity, you just turn this knob next to the steering wheel where you would normally insert your key (keyless start).

Check out this video clip:

Edited February 23, 2010 by n15m0

[CeffyNSW]

Thanks for the corrections guys. When did the 5 speed auto gearboxes change from external computer to internal, 2005 like in the US?