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Actually not that bad. We arrived on a Wednesday at 5:00 pm, and clipped right along Lakeshore to the Radisson Blu without incident. And then we left downtown at 11:00 AM Friday. Based on my limited experience driving and walking around, I'm inclined to say Chicago traffic has a steady flow to it. NYC, Boston and Toronto are worse, IMO.
I like how there are blue-bike rentals everywhere. Next time we come to Chicago, I think we'd fly in and shuttle downtown. Then use the bikes to get around, within reason.
You are a lucky SOB. I lived outside the city for a few years. After getting suck for hours in jams too many times I just took the train into town. It didn't matter when, I _ALWAYS_ got stuck in some BS traffic that cost me an extra 30min-hr.
Am I correct in assuming this is the dreaded but not uncommon leaking rear differential bushing?
It appears to be leaking from the single bushing in the rear subframe that attaches to the rear differential.
Sure looks like it. I didn't know that was a known problem, or common enough to be dreaded. Damn. Doesn't Energy Suspension make a solid poly replacement? That's been on my list for whenever I get the rear gear swap going. Wait, here it is:
A little added NVH, but a more responsive application of power to the rear axle. In other words, this failure and repair is an upgrade opportunity, Lego. Unless you just take it to Infiniti under warranty. There's that approach, too.
Side benefit of the full subframe replacement is you get all new subframe bushings too. Well worth the $50/100 deductible and you maintain your ride quality.
Find out if they replace other bushings of the differential when doing this. If not, I'd pay for the parts/partial labor to do 'em since the rear end will already be out.
A little added NVH, but a more responsive application of power to the rear axle. In other words, this failure and repair is an upgrade opportunity, Lego.
Yeah, I'm aware of that, and I can see the appeal in it. I have a local Z/G shop, and talked to them about it when I got the clutch bleed. $700 to swap it out. Plus the part.
Originally Posted by Rochester
Unless you just take it to Infiniti under warranty. There's that approach, too.
And that's just it. I ended up getting the Elite Warranty when I bought out my lease, so taking it back for warranty coverage is going to cost me the $100.
If I was going to suddenly add $600 to my mod budget, IDK that a poly bushing is how I want to spend it. Hard time justifying the differences in cost.
Originally Posted by Jsolo
*Bushing!!!, not bush.
Side benefit of the full subframe replacement is you get all new subframe bushings too. Well worth the $50/100 deductible and you maintain your ride quality.
That's another consideration, there is already a lot of NVH in the motor/trans, and I'm not committed to adding more.
Originally Posted by Jsolo
Find out if they replace other bushings of the differential when doing this. If not, I'd pay for the parts/partial labor to do 'em since the rear end will already be out.
I only have 28K, but it's worth asking. I can always get the rest of the bushings when I blow it again @60k
going this Friday to give it a test drive...trying to work out a price right now. Owner is wanting a little much at $25,700. It is a really nice G though.
Anyone know what rims these are that it has though? I'm not seeing them on other Sport sedans.
Well then... what if you decided on 4.083 gears now? How would that affect your decision?
If I decided on 4.083 gears I would definitely do a poly bushing. But, I'm not.
It was a last minute decision for me to get the Elite Warranty, and only because my dealer came really close to the online quote I had got, and was willing to waive the vehicle inspection.
If I didn't have the extended warranty, I'd probably try and DIY the poly bushing. Or I'd pay the $700 at Motion Lab. And maybe I'd see if I could work 4.083 gears into the equation.
Sure looks like it. I didn't know that was a known problem, or common enough to be dreaded. Damn. Doesn't Energy Suspension make a solid poly replacement? ...
Yes. Pretty common for the bushings to leak. Thus, the bushing is essentially junk.
Camfantasy those wheels came with my limited edition xs sedan. Although it appears the owner might've powder coated them graphite as the original color is hyper silver.