INFINITI Q60 Red Sport 400 Review *Enthusiast POV*

[@EnthusiastPOV]

My email has been added in the description for anyone who wishes to do any collaborations in the future. I'm also looking for cars to review in the Dallas/Ft Worth area!

[@emmanuelmartinez5588]

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[@dextermorgan4172]

Hey would you recommend buying a redsport or just a regular 3.0t? If I'm looking to just mod it for more power?

[@EnthusiastPOV]

They both make the same power when tuned.

[@dextermorgan4172]

@@EnthusiastPOV whats the best tune? JB4?

[@gb82019]

I have a luxe model awd I love it I went from a Porsche Cayenne to my q60 and I don’t miss Porsche at all

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Damn !

[@wooddragon576]

Great video. I have a '17 Q50RS, love the car. I was nervous about the DAS, but have grown to love it. The DAS gives very quick and precise steering. I've gone on few 8-9hr drives and the DAS is fantastic at reducing fatigue. After 2 years of DAS, I find I dont like driving our other regular steering cars nearly as well. I upgraded the exhaust and switched to Mich Pilot Sport 4s tyres. Huge difference in how the car performs.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

The tires are the biggest difference makers. Good choice in tires

[@Kefuddle]

I'm a bit late to the party, but yes, my 17 Q60RS DAS has been no issue at all. This is a proper GT car and DAS does not seem to detract from that experience! As for tires, I put Mich Sports on my old Q50 Hybrid and did not like them much. With the Q60 I put Goodyear F1 Eagles and they seem to be a perfect match. The stock run-flats are embarrassingly atrocious. I have no idea what Infiniti were thinking there...?

[@wjoey707]

I have a 2017 Q60 Red Sport 400 and I'm averaging 21.4 city and 26.4 highway. I decided to pass on the DAS not a fan of steering by wire (not yet anyway). I can't wait to see what the 2020 will bring. Looking forward to it.

[@alphalobster8021]

2017 AWD DAS RS here. Actually in the U.K. there are probably 20 red sports making it very unique. DAS takes a while to adjust muscle memory. But it’s responsiveness and adjustability is excellent and the way it handles our ancient roads with steep camber, rough surfaces, etc, is excellent.

[@2FittedBW]

Always good to get a enthusiast's point of view.

[@Ryan-cq5zq]

I have the Drive by wire version, haven't had any issues or lag in the steering even with rapid cornering

[@shad3128]

It was nice of you to say that driving the car for some time changed your mind, there are a lot of people on the platform who are pretty anti-redsport. I got mine and went FBO with jb4 and I did z1 slotted rotors front and rear with nismo pads, and the car is a dream. It has more than enough oomf to it and it looks gorgeous. I could see why people opt for cheaper options, but I love the red sport for what it is and it didn't put me in an uncomfortable place financially so I can't complain at all on it. Great review and opinions 👐👍

[@jbselby19]

A subscribe, comment, and review only comes with a well done video that gives it to you straight. Huge respect for getting your point across smoothly while allowing the audience to think their own thoughts

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Thank you sir

[@wjoey707]

I've taken apart the Luxe and a Red Sport. The parts in the front end are totally different with the models. Radiator/condensor/water pumps/turbos/engine block/air cleaners/etc. it's a lot of parts.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Would be interested to seeing all of the diffferent parts side by side from each one. Feel free to email me a comparison.

[@wjoey707]

@@EnthusiastPOV I work at an INFINITI dealership in South Florida. I work in the Collision Center. I'm a Auto Damage Estimator and are very familiar with them. I'll go through my parts databases on both the Luxe and Red Sport. I'll try to narrow down all of the different parts. I know when I decode a VIN on any other Q60 other than Red Sport, it only shows the with out high output parts. When I decode the VIN on a actual Red Sport, It's like a totally different vehicle. All parts are labeled with high output. There's a lot of differences hidden in the Red Sport.

[@sebzejneli3396]

But they say its the "same engine".. knew that was wrong

[@raphaelwilliams2200]

would love to see this as well

[@wjoey707]

@@sebzejneli3396 the same block. different internals. Also, the transmission is beefer.

[@gzy89]

Great video!!!!!! I think the alternator may be for the electronic steering.?

[@abc.garage]

One of my Dream daily cars

[@swagonwheelselites6365]

The drive by wire drives fine. It’s perfect to me and I’m coming from a 3.7.

[@artcore9886]

I still have my 05 G 35 couple and 08 M35 sedan. Just bought a civic and gonna sell both infiniti's to pay for graduate Anesthesia school. Feel like crying. Had both Infiniti's over 10 yrs.

[@skelpro3984]

Lol. Been there dude. I still cry over some of my old cars. Good luck with school.

[@BroVCam]

Good review 👍🏽, didn't really like blue cars, but that Capt Amr combo is awesome!

[@datm340i6]

I love my Q50 but the only two complaints I have about our platform is the infotainment system and the 7 speed. Once those get upgraded it’s over.

[@M8rkyM8rk1]

Very nice piece on the RS400. Mad.RESPEK! 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@johndeering1598]

The larger alternator is to compensate for the added draw of the 2nd water pump from what I have been told. I still haven't gotten a confirmation of that from Infiniti. I have DAS in my Q50 and love it! I wasn't a fan of it at first but after driving it for a while it's been great. 18Q50 RS so it's the 2.0 version of DAS..Also throwing those factory Dunlops in the trash & going to RSR springs helped bring it all alive with DAS.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

That can’t be since a water pump is only 12 volts. I can’t imagine 20 extra amps just to run 12 volts.

[@TheMowpow]

Enjoying your channel, thank you for the great content. I actually just bought a 2020 version of this red sport (blue ext, red int). I could totally feel the heat soak (I'm in the DFW area). Going to check with the dealer to see how much the install will be for an ams exchanger.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

400-600

[@wizlb]

2017 Q60RS If you have a DAS system and you are driving at the top end of the speed limits you will notice quite quickly the differences between DAS and normal drive shaft... when you change direction very fast !!!

[@aaronwhite1481]

I have Red Sport Black on Red.. I recommend upgrading the Exhaust and Intake .... only 1700 at Infiniti

[@explorewiththeodore]

Is it an OEM upgrade?

[@EnthusiastPOV]

1700 for a robbery of an exhaust at INFINITI lol.

[@VNTIL8TR]

I think the extra amp’s are for the additional water pump

[@johninnh4880]

Lower gearing in the RS than a SS makes it a little better on the highway for rollon. Agree 100% on the OEM pads. After running Carbotech XP12' front and XP10's rear with Z1 two piece brake rotors there is no going back to OEM or similar pads. I just put Ferodo DS1.11 pads in my Q50. (AP Racing BBK). Pads make a huge difference. RWD vs AWD yep weight difference is a biggie. I would absolutely get the HE AND a LSD in a RWD. It was in the 60's today and I forgot how much more power dry cool air makes. Love the blue/red colors. Very handsome car. Did you feel the difference between not having BOV's and having them? (Off throttle responce) 105 deg. Welcome to TX!!!

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Always with the best comments. Thank you for being a loyal sub and great contributor to this channel.

[@stevornrichards1380]

camera quality top notch

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Thank you!

[@badrbouziane7055]

The reason why i got a red sport 400 without the das. .is the fact we dont know how long this das will last for. .and how much would it cost to repair??

[@TinoMiller]

I have a 2018 Infiniti Red Sport RWD fully equipped with everything but I still prefer to driving my 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe FWD over the Sport because it still feels more comfortable than my Red Sport and because of the driving Dynamics of both vehicles my Altima makes me feel like I'm way more in control rather than my R d Sport .. Both of my cars are black on black interior and exterior with the factory rare wings .. Somehow Nissan got it right with the Coupes

[@FrankieJ1981]

I've seen this color in person, it is beautiful.. I'm not getting another dark color car tho, white or silver only and a 2020, I luv the black carbon with red interior 👌

[@nolongerhuman13]

Why did inifinit think this car wouldn’t catch on ? I think they can’t make it remotely close to being a tunable baby GTR.

[@noahlugobaseballandboxing7015]

I have a rs400 awd with das even the carbon package and all the safety stuff. Das works great when the cruise is on it will accelerate and brake and even go around corners on the highway with no driver help. I think people really over react to the hole system just like any new feature on cars.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Agreed, glad to see some good feedback on it

[@antjr971]

To add to D Lugo comment, it is very good for that purpose, and when it comes to quick maneuvers /drivers input with excellent tires. Safety tech def a plus on the car when in heavy traffic. Now i also have bad experiences.. there are 3 computers.. each one costs about 1grand each not including labor.. If one computer malfunctions you cannot just buy one and replace it. You must swap all 3.. they all work and in sync with each other from the start.. Infinitis way of making sure to make money off of you. Also any time you do a battery swap you have to use a back up battery to keep the programming, otherwise the car will lose it after a few minutes. P.I.T.A to reprogram and car must be lifted.. at least front wheels off of the ground.

[@ryen49]

@@antjr971 so pulling the battery cables for say 2 minutes will reset everything ? Or you are talking about das resets and needs to be reprogrammed?? So say we wanna add bolts on that require battery to be pulled say to reset ecu can you further explain?

[@antjr971]

@@ryen49 it resets the das. Nothing to do with the ecu thankfully. Just the programming in the das system.

[@explorewiththeodore]

I have a 2018 RWD White Q60S, black interior (one of the only 60 2018 models) Q60S in Australia. I got it for a bargain of 70000 AUD (43,267 USD) brand new. This car is almost half the price of S5/C43 here in Australia. I wish they offered dark brown leather or wood trims cause thats my favourite interiors in cars. Thats why I think the new Mazda 6 atenza have one of the best interiors for their price range. I can say this car turns way more heads than Mercs and Audis which are everywhere here. Interior quality (all leather/soft touch/carbon fibre) barring infotainment destroys Audi. My brother has an s3 and he says my seats are way comfier and better for GT. Also everything is leather and not alcantara which is way cleaner. Exterior looks I think is better than Mercs. I really wish they upgraded to Android Auto (even toyotas and hondas have android auto/car play now)

[@user-ut3yo7ul7z]

First time I rented the sport from Hertz I feel In love I ran up a nice credit card bill for keeping it for months lol only because I live up North and scared to buy because the snow. But how does you're AWD handles?

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Awd handles pretty good better than RWD in my opinion

[@IM_ACID]

Ngl I’m finna cop the 20’ q60 RS 400 AWD with Monaco red interior. And that’s the only reason why I’m going with the 2020 or else I would’ve went for the 17’ model and put the extra bread on more mods.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Bettttt

[@_baller]

Speak English son

[@IM_ACID]

@@_baller NO

[@TinoMiller]

Personally the Altima Coupe actually give head way to the Infiniti Coupes and their 370z along with their other Altima cars

[@BigHeadClan]

@Enthusiast POV - There is actually a 3rd alternative to the Z1/AMS LSD system, it doesn't function exactly like a traditional LSD and only 1 or 2 people have them installed right now so YMMV but at $350 for parts it's far more affordable and minimal change to driving behavior. Thread discussing it is below: www.infinitiq50.org/forum/engine-technical-discussion/127519-low-cost-lsd-upgrade-q50-q60-install-w-pics.html

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Nice to see another option. I didn’t use those forums for a while since i saw low activity and i hardly checked. Thanks for sharing

[@BigHeadClan]

@@EnthusiastPOV Aye it's kind of feast or famine with the forums sometimes there is a lot going on and other times there is very little activity.

[@ericahumada1894]

Would you say that the Infiniti Q60 is a reliable car?

[@EnthusiastPOV]

It’s been reliable. Every breakdown I’ve had has been as a result of my own doing by not keeping it stock obviously when you mess with things issues can happen. I did have a belt issue happen but that’s about it.

[@Wiggy321]

Forgot to ask in the last vid, if you intended in just upgrading the stock twins or run modified stick units twins

[@EnthusiastPOV]

On the fence about both. Bigger twins requires custom made manifolds

[@FrankieJ1981]

I like the heavier steering feel, I wouldn't get drive by wire..

[@maisondav1d]

What's the difference between Q60 and G37?

[@torvarrisevans9334]

Which is faster rwd or awd bro

[@RoosterCP]

i also had my leather seat bolster fall apart after 5k miles like you mentioned, i read its a problem with red and white seats (i have the white seats) infiniti got the bolster leather replaced quickly and without hesitation and hasnt happened with the new bolster after 17k miles, it was definitely a defect and not the standard for the seats, go get yours fixed!

[@EnthusiastPOV]

I’ll try! Thanks man!

[@markthomas6447]

Did you get them fixed man?

[@zro2gon]

I'm looking at a 2018 q50 redsport. I like the q60 but doesnt seem practical with a family. I'd like to know if the redsports have heated mirrors or not? Haven't seen much info about it

[@EnthusiastPOV]

I’m pretty sure they do, anytime i remote started mine, ice it melted off the side mirrors

[@zro2gon]

@@EnthusiastPOV thanks for the reply. Excited to pick up a red sport in about a month. Dont see many on the roads here in Southeast Wisconsin. Only have seen 2 q60 redsports in town otherwise they are rare to see in my area

[@alexb510]

I own a 2017 q50 redsport and the wifey is pregnant so I picked up mine with the idea of a family sedan. Buying a certified used one will save you thousands and you’ll love the performance with a warranty.

[@zro2gon]

@@EnthusiastPOV what's the factory warranty for these cars?

[@Hol-mes]

blue on white...100%

[@skorpinox]

That's my spec!

[@K3MZ345]

Have you seen the new Q60 Black S Edition and if so will you be doing a review on it eventually?

[@zro2gon]

I think the black s is just a concept isnt it? Dont think it will ever hit production

[@odgreen808]

@@zro2gon yeah it's still a concept. I've been following that car for over 2 yrs, I think one day we may see some version of it but who knows when that will be and how it will look.

[@GettingthruLife]

Why did you drive to Austin from Dallas to get your car serviced? Just wondering.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

You’ll find out soon enough

[@timothypalomares4669]

Bro, I want to get a Q60. But what is a LSD? Barely learning about cars.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Limited slip differential will slow equal torque delivery to the rear wheels as opposed to an open diff where it can all go to 1.

[@timothypalomares4669]

Thank you

[@ricardoaguilar3874]

Does it have to be 93 octane? I only got 91 octane where I live

[@EnthusiastPOV]

That’s fine too

[@miguelircontar]

Your very handsome And the car is 🔥 I love Nissan/Infiniti

[@cotana3823]

No Japen

[@ericahumada1894]

which is more reliable 435i vs Infiniti Q60 and better for aftermarket parts?

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Never had a 435 to speak on behalf of that platform

[@federicomontanalampo4701]

The perfect car doesn't ex.... oh :O

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Whatever that means lol..

[@mikelee1659]

A enthusiast POV without mentioning the horrible transmission? C’mon man.. The lag you get the paddles is insane. Infiniti needs to step up game and add a dual clutch trans or at least a manual.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

You do realize a manual is a lot slower than an automatic anyway you put it? And i don’t think you’ve had a tuned car with upgrades torque tables to fully take advantage of the adaptive transmission functions. My car has no issue shifting decently quick in my opinion.

[@o-townminideals3104]

Marvel or DC?

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Ooh shit! Tough one but imma have to roll with Marvel lol

[@treybyrd3332]

@@EnthusiastPOV goku or superman

[@DJWillVega]

Good Vid. You forgot to mention the Dynamic Digital Suspension (DDS). It makes a noticeable difference from non red sport cars not equipped with it in the different drive modes. I have an 18 Q60RS RWD non DAS. Greetings from Dallas.

[@EnthusiastPOV]

I spoke about it in the video just didn’t include it in the comparison. I have it in my car and didnt care for it i refer my coils o

[@DJWillVega]

@@EnthusiastPOV Ah I must have missed it the first time my mistake. Coils are the superior choice cant argue there haha.

[@alisalman772]

DJ Will Vega bro can u explain to me wat that is

[@raphaelwilliams2200]

I had a RedSport with the DAS system but hated the way it handled on the highway and YES it felt like the car was trying to do it's own thing (Boat Effect) and kill me, i researched the differences between the silver sport and red sport and saw NO Reason to pay the extra money for a (CLONE) car with a detuned engine! The styling is great the handling is good but that infotainment system pisses me off to no end, i just disable so i don;t have to look at it, EVER!!!!!

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Valid points 🙌🏽

[@skelpro3984]

Interesting. I have DAS and love it on my Q60 RS. I have seen in video that the Q50 with handles much different than the Q60 with DAS. That being said it is something you have to get used to.

[@michaelbest4356]

The previous G37S/Q60S was much more elegant looking. The current Infiniti design aesthetic is seriously lacking. Re: too long front overhang, too many angular lines (looks like a French design), and the "Sonic the Hedgehog" C-pillar. Infiniti lost it years ago!!!

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Renault is French after all.

[@tomynguyen3497]

Saw POV and got a little too excited...

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Even Facebook won’t update my page name they think it’s porn lol

[@matthewprovencio]

Hey check dm!!!

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Which one

[@matthewprovencio]

Matthew Provencio lujan

[@abt4702]

They have poor gas milage especially the AWD one's, i have 2018 Q50 RED SPORT and i barely get 16 miles on gallon not even driving aggressively thats on the city ofc but on highway i dont know much bcs i barely drive on highway's so yeah its depend where u live and how u drive, i live in very crowded area so non stop traffic and lights and stop sings, u dont buy this car to save gas ofc so i know it is what it is, i wont be keeping this car for long anyway not bcs of gas but because i need something more comfortable to drive and this car is too stiff for my taste but to each their own ofc, nice work btw!

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Valid points ! And thank you!

[@toohotforsunblock]

Ditto, I average about 17mpg city.... 2016 Q50 AWD RS...but I'm not complaining. I need AWD for these Chicago winters. I am really contemplating switching to a Q60 AWD RS though and AMS'ing the sh*t out of it.

[@abt4702]

I have a question for u if noticed that in ur q60, in my q50 i noticed that slippage when im about to coming to the stop after applying brakes ofc, its like sensation that somebody is pushing u from behind of the car, i am not sure its coming from drivetrain or from engine braking system but i didn't feel that before hitting 7 thousand miles and now its all the time when im applying brakes it does that slippage, nothing aggressively on my side normal applying brakes so i dont know im thining its from transmission any ideas?

[@jeraldhogan]

I have a 2017 Q60 premium and I was able to drive 580 miles on a tank from San Antonio to Jacksonville, Arkansas.

[@abt4702]

@@jeraldhogan i believe u, in mine i normally get 15.7/15.8 in city all on ECO mode in summer time but in winter i get 13 ,13.5 on gallon and not driving aggressively even so it is what it is

[@frostyjim2633]

I like your concept of having a guy pretending to be an idiot review cars