Vehicle Owner

Member ID: VipCima

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Vehicle Info

1997 Infiniti Q45

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ 0 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed0mph
  • HP300
  • Weight0lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 15, 2009

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Brian’s Infiniti Q45
“Platinum Q”

  • Currently 3.225 /5 Stars.
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Welcome to My Q45-CimaY33 Hybrid project! Enjoy!

Stillen Front Lip Spoiler (to be painted soon) with a bigger Infiniti Rear Emblem Up Front
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45
Riding on a Brand New Chrome Lexus SC430 Rims on Falken 245/40ZR/18's
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45
I took one look at these Lexus Rims with the new Star Caps and knew I just had to have it on the Q!
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45
Warning: Please don't go out and buy these thinking that they will fit the Q - They Will Not Fit Without Modifying the Bore Size/Special Lug Nuts/spacers - This is a true mod for the risk takers only! Looks very cool on the Q don't you think?
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

Stillen Free Flow Exhaust rouds out the rear, assisted by the Stillen Air Intake System up front under the hood (not shown).

O.K., here are some of the upgrades that you guys probably cannot find - Enjoy!
Nissan OEM Factory Upgrade MOMO Auomatic Shift Knob with OVERDRIVE!
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

DIY Installation took about an hour.
See how it looks in my Q. Notice that the Overdrive button is placed on the right side of the shift knob - genuine JDM!
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45
View of my Console with an Ipaq5450/Navman GPS combo with the built-in speaker cradle and cellphone holder with the exact woodtrim to the Q right below the Ipaq.

VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

Nissan OEM Factory Upgrade MOMO Steering Wheel with Built-in Air Bag!
(Retails $900USD, awaiting shipment)
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

JDM CIMA Y33 Winker Led Side Mirror Covers by CrossRoads (Retails $300USD, awaiting shipment)

VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

JDM Original CimaY33 Headlamps
I've purchased two sets - one set of the standard Cima Y33 V8 and one set of the Cima Grand Touring Model which is like the Aniversary Q45, with the headlamp surrounding blackened out.
Currently awaiting shipment with the rest of my other purchases but I will only use one set so some lucky bastard will be able to pick up the other set on Ebay soon!
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45
*I chose to purchase these headlights instead of trying to clear out my original headlights on my own because that is what I did to my Lexus ES300 a while back and believe me, you are going to degrade the quality of headlamps, not to mention the frequent resealing of the lamps due to leaks.
Here's a pic of how the clear headlights should look once installed:

VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

JDM CimaY33 Headlamp Eyelids by INSURANCE ($150usd)
OEM Nissan CimaY33 Window shades ($200usd)
VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45 VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

CimaY33 Roof Spoiler by Artisan Spirits ($350USD)
Here a pic of a Y33 with the roof spoiler and the window shades - Sort of the look I'm going for:

VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

Lastly the Suspension:
JDM Zauber Suspension Kit for CIMa Y33
Looks like Zauber, a well known Japanese Wheel Manufacturer has entered the suspension market - this is good news for All '97-2001 Q45 owners, knowing how hard is is to find quality aftermarket suspension parts for our cars. I will order one set after searching out the best price possible.

VipCima's 1997 Infiniti Q45

Let me know how my ride looks so far - I will post new pics as my upgrades arrive from overseas and each gets completed. I will add a second page sometime later dedicated to audio - Most likely a double-din dvd unit with a mixed flavor of Infinity/Polk MOMO/Clarion components.
Thanks for Visiting!

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CAVYz04  

Posted by: CAVYz04

09/17/2009 03:36PM

hey man sweet ride! 5***, love all the mods! And could you tell me where you bought that steering wheel from? lemme know and check out my eclipse sometime!

TeddyD83  

Posted by: TeddyD83

05/26/2009 07:25AM

OOOoo and those pedals??? How do i get thise if you dont mind

TeddyD83  

Posted by: TeddyD83

05/26/2009 07:15AM

Can u please tell me how to get those side view mirrors winker thank you!

acura4lifeboy  

Posted by: acura4lifeboy

04/06/2009 05:07PM

I Must know where we got the headlamps! Please post.

leonel1  

Posted by: leonel1

02/21/2008 06:03PM

hey man were did you order your lights?

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: VipCima

Location: Los Angeles, CA