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Using the term "mods" loosely, I have put together a list of some of the best "mods" you can make to your Q50 without breaking the bank! I FORGOT Window TINT!! Definitely a good improvement! Here are the rest:
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Buying my Q50 tomorrow can’t wait to start modding! Great fucken video 🔥 keep it up
Thanks man! Enjoy the car and keep in touch!
Great stuff! Just wanna add the Pedal Commander. Under $300 and makes a HUGE difference in daily driving. Arguably a performance modeven though it doesn't ACTUALLY increase HP/TQ. Just wanted to mention for anyone it may help :)
I need to try it before adding to the list!! 😉
I have the BMS pedal tuner and it’s good.
This is what i need! but i'm in the UK and the model they do are for the 3 Litres+
💯 the best vid to start off your VQ build
Glad it was helpful!
Just got a 2014 q50 premium in red yesterday from the dealer! 50k miles for 17k.
Nice!
From Orlando, FL?
@@mathi9g398 Pennsylvania
@@joseg5913 ahhh ok because theres a very similar one here in Orlando
@Uehsbn Jdjsins nice I cannot where I’m from, there is some posts for that price but the dealer has very bad reviews
Great vid man! Love to see love for the Q! They’re so under appreciated and absolutely awesome cars. For me, I’ve been a massive Z fan since I was really little and I needed something more practical and the Q indeed really walks the line between the Z and a practical sedan. ❤️
Exactly why I like it so much!
I gotta say, after seeing that spoiler in video, it looks way better than I expected. As far as my top "mod" under ＄300. Gotta go with tuxmats. Can't have dirty boots messing up the interior. Especially during the winter.
Ah yes!
I got those, fit great man! Love em
I just finish my install my paddle shifters thank you 👊🏼👊🏼
Hell yeah man!!
Is it good?
@@CrazeyP yea it’s does help you a lot
The paddle shifters do take some time. I got a good deal on the paddles, they are off a 2014 maxima. Had to use a dremel on the shroud that you linked in the description for the video, to get some room for them they are a bit bigger. But the maxima paddles were 80, the shroudh was 120 and the screws needed were another 10 or 12 bucks. Love the mode and it's really a DIY mod that i liked. Workin on the exhaust next, i bought a aftermarket axleback exhaust so just the borla that you sourced should wake it up a bit more. Thank you for all the content!
That’s weird you had to dremel. Must be because of the maxima paddles. No modification to shroud necessary for g37 paddles.
@speedculturestudios yeah i kept looking for the g37 paddles, but the bro tax is pretty ridiculous. But yes you are right, because they are maxima paddles i had to dremel. Not bad though $220
Rolando Villegas definitely worth it!
Just got my exhaust set up, borla pro xs muffler with jmd resonators (instead of flowfx) and it sounds great !
Hey that’s awesome! Always cool to try something a little different!
perfect timing on this video as i get my 2015 Q50 S next week. great video as always.
Awesome! Thanks for watching mike!
great videos man
Straight in when I see this platform, so thanks again. Have you done a video on when you do a detail and wash for the car, interested mainly for the black paint work
Not a full video dedicated to it no. They don’t get many views. I have some vid with clips of some detailing.
All good, keep up with the sound advise, thanks from Melbourne again.
@@pommiegooner8227 I should just do a full detail video just to have one uploaded. Thanks for checking in!
Ha, good idea of yours, just make sure it’s not raining the next day.
Thanks, the video is very helpful! Got Hotchkiss sway bars for my g37xS a few weeks ago, it's really the best modification for the money!
Definitely agree!!
Do you feel like the swaybar helps your launches and prevents wheelspin/ wheel hop?
Hi @@MrRunescapenator
No, sway bar gives effect only in corners (reduce body roll), it doesn't make any effect on launches
/u/ Unidan I don’t get any wheel hop, but I’m not sure I had any before either. The sway bar can’t hurt in that regard, that’s for sure. As far as wheel spin-it’s hard to say because these tires aren’t great for launching so I spin like crazy.
Just suscribed!!! Good vid!
Really appreciate it! I have over 100 vids now so check them out if you get a chance!
Super Cool ideas!
How would you install Z1 caps on the 3.0t? Would you replace all 3 caps?
thanks for all the content
Thanks for following along!
I just got a 15 Q50 3.7 nd I’m in love w it honestly.
Great car!
Great vid, i just got a 18 q50 lux. I love it
Thanks! And congrats!
Where can I find the pigtail connections for the padle shifters? My 2017 signature edition is not equipped.
Just got my 2018 q50 😋 love it
Great car!
I have a 14 Q50s and ive been looking to lower it. First of all, you mention that lowering springs on high milage cars can get iffy, what would you consider high milage? I’m at 77k right now. Also, you mentioned stay away from Godspeed and Meagan, but what about RSR? Thanks!
RSR is good, but they are not my preference because they tend to sag in the rear-or result in the rear being lower than the front which I cannot stand. I prefer a level or slightly raked look.
I’ve run springs on a car with stock shocks at 100k miles in the past for several years with no problem, but every car is different. It’s a calculated risk really.
Thanks for the vid just got a 2020 q50 with 30k miles for 27k yesterday!
Congrats! Enjoy it!
Just got my 2017 q50 yesterday! will be doing some of the visual mods soon
Exciting!
Speed Culture Studios can u link ur spoiler and diffuser and grill please?
Akhil .M You’re joking, right? Lol
Watch the last minute of the video haha
Links are in the description!
Speed Culture Studios oh! that’s my bad haha
how did you get it?
Pre-cut chrome delete for my G sedan was $20
Quick question. First off love the videos and I finished with everything visually with my Q50 (chrome delete, lowering springs, rims, duckbill, diffuser) and now ordered all the parts for the exhaust that you have and I was wondering if I could get it all welded together without the test pipes for now and then bolt on the test pipes later on? I didn’t know if it all needed to be welded together at one time. Thank you!
You certainly can do that! That’s the reason for the flanges. A pair of flanges allows you to bolt/unbolt the catback at anytime!
I’ve had this saved for over a year waiting until I get a q50. And now I finally got a q50!!
Hell yeah man!!
@@SpeedCultureStudios time to do some mods soon!
Hey man whats the difference between this specific brand of blacked out grill compared to the previous gloss black grill you installed a few months ago?
I’m sure they are the same. See my answer to your other question.
test pipes would throw off CEL codes right? can O2 codes be coded out? love your car brother we just got a q50 3.7
yes test pipes will likely give you a CEL, but that is eliminated with a tune.
good morning. another question for you. and thoughts on r1 concept geomet rotors. thought about getting these. thank you again for all your help and advice and awsome videos
I have a couple R1 rotor videos-install and review where I mention the geomet rotors. There really isn’t anything about them to justify the price increase over the eline rotors they offer. No weight reduction no performance improvement.
thank you again for your help
Gary Bilbro any time
Hey I just bought a 2017 gray Q50. I want to buy a spoiler, should it be the same color as car or can I put the carbon fiber and then a black front splitter?
It can be whatever you want man. There aren’t any black duckbills out there that I’ve seen so we sort of don’t have a choice
Hearing that 3.7 rumble really brings back memories all though i absolutley love the seat shoving 450rwtq i get from my 3.0t, I’ll never argue the 3.7 sounds wayyy better, you got a clean set up.
450wheel for a less than exciting exhaust note is not a bad trade off tho!!
Speed Culture Studios true that the difference is night and day i sometimes spin and break traction I gun it even at 30 mph at 2nd or 3rd gear very tail happy with no AWD
how do they do at high mileage ? thinking about trading my 3.7 for one with fewer miles. talking 100-150k miles
This guy is the best
What rim and tire setup are you running
I have a q60 and was thinking about putting a spoiler on. How did you install it?
I have a video for everything. Check them out!!
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list
I'm looking for a carbon fiber rear defuser
So I have a 2015 q50 3.7 sport awd and would you say I should get both front and rear sway bars or just the rear
The front sway bar on the awd is already pretty substantial so it’s not really necessary, but I believe hotchkis does now offer a front bar for the awd.
Speed Culture Studios ok thanks brother, keep up the great work man
How do you feel about the touch screen display thinking about getting a q50 did some research and I’ve seen a few complaints about the touch screen display lagging
There was some lag in the 14, but those issues were resolved for the newer years.
In the 15 q50 i haven't experienced any issues.
I have a 2019, no lag
@@prolly2stoned420 same bro just got it and so far it's good
Would you consider getting sequential Turn signals a modification or not?
Already done. Check out my other videos!
Awesome video man👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks a lot John! I appreciate it!
What do you consider “high mileage” for the lowering springs? I’ve got a G37x 115K and thinking about finally copping some springs. Good or bad idea, anyone?
Just consider the life left in your shocks. Springs are cheap enough
Yo I have a 2017 Infiniti just bought the Jb4 tune & and a AMS heat exchanger , should I upgrade to bigger brakes ? or should I be fine with the stock brakes with just those 2 engine mods ? Im new to cars can someone help me out
Unless you do a lot of performance driving, the bigger brakes are purely aesthetic for most people. You will not feel a difference in braking in normal driving--despite what some people will try to tell you--but if you do a lot of track days or mountain driving, upgrading to the big brakes is a good idea. They do not help with stopping distance all that much, but they do resist brake fade and overheating better, which is important if really pushing the car.
I went from driving a 2016 Infiniti Q50
Premium to a 2017 q50 red sport. And I can honestly say the upgraded braking with the infiniti 4 piston calipers make a massive difference to braking. Not that the q50 premium was bad. But braking now I can literally stop on the dime. So I’m gonna have to disagree with you on that comment.
Can you make a video including your 0-60 and different specs like that
I have several 0-60 videos already posted
I just got a 2014 Q50 and my screen is stuck on “ now loading apps…” but it never loads
The amazon links have you purchased those direct items? Because some have bad reviews and Im scared :(
I’m not sure what bad reviews you are referring to, but the links provided-except the spoiler-are the ones that I purchased myself. No complaints!
would it be possible to put the tein springs on a awd q50? the website says rwd but i’m curious
I know someone has done it. So it is possible. Drop amount will change slightly tho of course
So did you do it? Did u get the springs for your AWD?
are cold air intakes reliable ? I have good experience with them with my k&n set ups . but idk about the q50 i just don’t want to mess it up
aFe makes good stuff yes.
@@SpeedCultureStudiosenjoying my afe filters. did you ever find that the air boxes don’t line up like they appear to be correctly lined up ? i replaced the clips on them cause they wouldn’t stay and hold the box together but there is a gap on both air boxes at the bottom of them and it appears as though they are supposed to be that way. i’ve heard a lot of people mention this but not sure how they are supposed to sit.
Anyone know where would be a good place to buy some of these items?? (Online website or stores)
I’m hoping you’re joking, but if not, everything is linked in the description.
would you happen to know how capable the 2.0t is to make power ?
They are very small turbo cars capable of low 200s.
@@SpeedCultureStudios I have the 2.2t remapped to stage 1 from 170bhp-200bhp
Just curious what kind of tint do you have?
Not sure. 15% is all I know. It was tinted before I purchased
Personally I think white and chrome 3.0t what I have looks better than blacked out
To each their own
Link to those test pipes?
Where did you get the steering wheel?
Jaliscos carbonfiber
Dang I live near woodruff rd. I’m gonna make u help me with my q50
What are your option on swift lowering springs?lowers it about an inch
1 inch is a decent drop-I wanted slightly more. But swift is excellent
@@SpeedCultureStudios okay that’s good , I don’t want to go to low with the car, an how are the springs holding up like how the ride in the car been ? I have been very hesitant with springs or coil overs I really don’t care to adjust them I just want them a little low but I don’t want a rough ride. What do you suggest?
@@Dantheman4k Tein s tech. Very pleased with them. Ride very nice and greatly improved handling with no bounce.
Is there any big difference between a 2015 q50 and a 2016 q50?
The engine and trans are different. And the 2016 is twin turbo
Is that steering wheel cover or is that original steering wheel? Looks nice!
It’s a custom steering wheel. Check out my channel sometime. Everything is documented
Hey bro I just bought my q50, is there a certain aftermarket website specifically for Infiniti's?
Z1 motorsports, concept z performance are a couple good ones
Trading my Impreza for a q50 .. I need help for any good parts .. can you help ?
I have videos for every part I’ve installed and almost every part you could think of. Check out the channel
What year Q50s can you put Pedo paddle shifters on
Most important of all you forgot the mention swap the engine to a ported 26b beast.
Lol well that certainly wouldn’t be under $299
@@SpeedCultureStudios i guy can dream tho right lol. That would be a sick custom build that no one has done before. Mad mike needs to do it.
Oil catch can? Worth it or? What do you think?
I think it is man. It definitely doesn’t hurt and it’s way better than the PCV delete option. These are also high revving, high compression engines so although NA we do still get some blow by.
Can you put the link for the steering wheel, it’s that an actual wheel or is it just a cover ?
There is no link. It is a custom steering wheel from @jaliscos_carbonfiber on IG.
@@SpeedCultureStudios ok thanks
After all this modification is this car still under warranty?
The car is out of warranty just based on build date, but a warranty is through the manufacturer. They have to prove that a specific modification caused a specific malfunction.
Whats the better investment, Q50 Or a Q50S
I been looking for a sport but i cant find one thats under 35-40k which is not what im tryna spend on one . Is it worth it to keep waiting ?
I don’t see a reason for the additional cost of the S. Sounds like you’re looking at 3.0t, so if you’re talking performance, it’s definitely not worth because most people modify and tune anyway. If you’re planning on staying stock, might be worth waiting to get what you want out of the box.
@@SpeedCultureStudios i will prob modify slightly and wrap it. And use as daily. So should I just go get the regular q50? Thanks for your time 🍀🌱😂
@@christianalexander4010 it’s really up to you man. I have a 3.7 but chose the base over the sport because it’s lighter, doesn’t have the crappy dds suspension and I upgraded the paddles and brakes for less than the difference between the 2.
2016 Infiniti 2.t awd premium with no mileage for 25 was what I bought last year
How do you like it?
@@SpeedCultureStudios I love it man seriously a couple minor hickups barely though it’s smooth the double screens are gorgeous I’m just a fan and grew to be a bigger one since getting the car I will say tho I don’t like how squishy the break sometimes feels and how the screen sometimes lags but thoose are little also I hate that it doesn’t show mph on the screen on the dashboard only complaints it’s fast not insane but I can get to 120 without really trying can fill my tank for $45 and that’s premium the awd version is also a upgrade 2 in my opinion anyone looking to get into luxury cars definitely recommend a q50 2015 and up
But I also have it all stock I want to start moding it so I’ll be lookin into a lot more of your vids man
@@scottmorrow3805 do any mods yet? I bought a new 2019 like 4 months ago and I’m also looking for mods so far all I did was get tints and the lights that shine on the floor and say “Infiniti” with the logo when you open the door. I definitely need a chrome delete and spoiler
Damn I didnt know you can add paddles to a regular q50
sure can!
How does that car perform against a V8 like a mustang?
Depends on the mustang
whats your thoughts on bigger high flow injectors and high flow fuel pump
If you're running e85 then both may be necessary. If you're running pump gas with just bolt ons and a tune--not necessary. I'm thinking about the 3.7 with this answer, of course.
do you think its worth the money for the horsepower gain
Gary Bilbro if you’re chasing every bit of power, the sure. Pretty expensive for 10 hp.
thank you. thats amazing for that amount of money you only gain 10 hp. not really worth dollar for hp
Gary Bilbro that’s my thinking too. And we don’t know long term effects yet either
Any good exhaust?? Nice prices
Check out my exhaust videos
Times 2 in canada for prices..
Hey what’s up question do the intake tubes have to be z1 or something else or you just recommend them?
They can be something else.
so all the mods you said in this video can I do to my g37x?
@@richardking2509 a variation of them. Obviously q50 splitters and spoilers for example will not fit the G
@@SpeedCultureStudios under stood will you give me some pointers on modding out my G 37 dos and donts
@@richardking2509 most of the Q50 points made in my video can be considered in modding thebG37 as well so take a look at my other videos
Picked up the afe dry filters and z1 tubes for my 2015 q50s ...
Heck yeah!
@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks again, really appreciate it... for a full exhaust setup?
J Boston what about a full setup?
@@SpeedCultureStudios sorry..lol..meant to say what would be your recommendation for a full exhaust?
J Boston I have a few exhaust videos. My recommendation is my custom setup.
i love q50’s especially how the 3.7 sounds, i want to build one with a Supercharger but im poor :(
It’s expensive for sure
Don’t recommend the radiator cap. If shot goes south you can blow the head gasket. Or loose coolant and Run car warmer. Had this happen to me with 2 of my cars with a higher pressure cap
Just get a heart exchanger
No heat exchanger on the NA 3.7. But what exactly do you mean by shit going south?
Speed Culture Studios on all of my na cars adding more pressure to the cooling system lowers the life span of it. Not the coolant but the system itself.. there are places for the coolant to come out if the system has to much pressure such as the freeze plugs etc. Just by pressure, my coolant was in check but my car would over heat. I was like wtf, took everything apart because the plugs were leaking. Come to see it, it was the after market cap.. if you want better cooling adding more coolant capacity is a better option.. not necessarily a heat exchanger but an extra radiator. Like the frozen boost 118 would be wayyyy better in long run. ESP for cars which run auxiliary water pumps. It’s only $150.. check it out. By shit going south I meant, I just don’t recommend adding more pressure things can go back in the long run esp with these newer cars. Trust me brother, think about it long term. Maybe a year maybe more but it will happen
Good video tho! Keep it up brother!
@@blacktopmedia Yeah I see what you're saying. I was just wondering if you had specific examples of things happening to you.
This is good feedback. The higher pressure caps definitely seem to be more targeted toward people running higher water concentration or 100% water in their cooling system.
Higher pressures can definitely lead to shorter life span of hoses etc. You bring up a good point!
i just got my q50 and thought the mileage would be higher. What’s your mileage?
59k
Mines at 19k
Is that the stock steering wheel for the model you have? That thing looks sick as well, great list overall.
It’s a factory core but it’s a custom steering wheel
Speed Culture Studios where can i get one like that
What are the rims you had on your Q at this time?
what wheels do you have on?
These were the DR53. I believe they are discontinued.
What kind of steering wheel??
Details in my custom steering wheel video
I want the q50 red sport
Do it!!
What year is the car?
15
Can we get a "Best mods under 600" next?
Also would you recommend drop in filters+z1 intake tubes or getting a Takeda Intake? Will either of these boost preformance?
You gotta check out my other vids - I have made my position on intakes very clear lol
You’ll get the same performance from filters as you will with $500 intakes
Best mods under $600-I could probably do that! But I have done a vid about the best $1000-1500 you could spend
MY GUYYYYYYYYYYY
I def appreciate this vid
I appreciate you checking it out!
Do you still have those wheels?
Yes. I pretty much keep everything lol
@@SpeedCultureStudios are those Varrstoens?
What brand/model rims are those!?!? 🔥🔥
Those were the DR53. Inexpensive but decent quality actually and they were an early supporter of the channel.
Is there a point to get mods n no tunes?
The only things that really require a tune are test pipes and intakes. If you just do drop in filters and catback exhaust, no need for a tune. If you get intakes and test pipes, you will not benefit from the parts without a tune and the car may not run properly.
@@SpeedCultureStudios so do you got a video of everything you could put in your q50 to make it have better performance without a tune? If not can you reply back what i will have to put in my q50 to have better performance.
@@m0neySznGaming nothing lol. These cars are very refined from the factory so adding parts without a tune won’t do much for you. Upgraded air filters will help with throttle response a bit. Otherwise, the only way to get power is test pipes and a tune.
You can focus on supporting mods like suspension, sway bars, subframe bushing collars, brakes etc to improve handling and more efficiently put the power that you do make directly to the ground
Brake pads?
Definitely!
Hey bro can I get the Lin......just joking 🤣
lol never ends bro
How much should I pay for a 2015 q50s with around 50k miles or less I have $15,000 save up cash any suggestions would be appreciated
My 2015 q50s with 49k miles was $18,500
@@charliecole624 thanks man was it in good condition?
Visionix Yeah everything’s fine, if you wanna check it out my insta is @q50_cs
Completely doable 2018 luxe with 25k miles for 21k$
I’m in the same situation, let me know you find cash suggestion
What wheels do you have on your Q?
DR53-check out my wheel video
Please make your video's audio louder. I have everything maxed out.
Sorry you're having issues. I just played the video back on my phone and laptop to check--Sounds perfect at about 50% on my phone and I'm at "30" (out of 100) on my laptop volume and it is actually a bit loud for the office--so i'd watch it at probably 15 if I was trying to be sneaky. Are you on an android? You may want to check your playback settings--sometimes vids play through the "ear piece" rather than the speaker. Aside from that, the video is almost 1.5 years old, so things have changed a little since then! Check out some of my new stuff! Thanks for watching!
Got the 2021 Q60 Red Sport with the Carbon fiber package. I am not moding sheiot. Car is good AS IS.
I sprayed my grill gloss black for 14 bucks 🤣
How has it held up?
@@SpeedCultureStudios still holding up 👍 used gloss black and sprayed a clear coat.
What add did I just hear to get larger balls? 🤦♂️😂🤷♂️
Who what?
Good video buddy my car channel is SPEEDSHACK
How to get my washer fluid light off! ??😩
You may need a new sensor, but first try spraying out all of your washer fluid then put the good stuff in it-not the cheap off brand stuff.
@@SpeedCultureStudios I did that, but it came back on. Thanks
@@trinerejones6696 it can take awhile. I changed fluids and it took over a week to go off. Otherwise, you can Google search the replacement sensor. You’ll just have to get access to the washer fluid tank and replace it.
Do you know where I can get replace my head light
Add the windshield washer fluid
What kind of rims do you have on you Q50?
These are called the DR53 from a company called Drag Wheels. They have been supporting me and the channel since the very beginning. They are a light weight cast wheel--around 26lbs and they have performed well for me for nearly 2 years!
Speed Culture Studios Thank you I have a 7th Gen Maxima they would look great on. What size do you have on the is the back bigger the the front?
Mark Hernandez they definitely wood! These are 19x9.5 front and back. +35 offset
Speed Culture Studios thank you for your Help and taking the time to reply back your awesome! Love the channel!
@@markhernandez2277 No problem! Thanks for following along!
How is that front splitter reviews on Amazon are bad
Poor installation mostly. Had this splitter for 4 years and drove the car every single day with no problems.
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you bro