Dem1K

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LOL tell me about it!! I really hope I don't end up getting buyer's remorse, but at this point in time, I'm not only content, I am in heaven Thanks again buddy.

`John

derrick

Congrats on the purchase. One thing you might want to look for is an exhaust. I find the OEM exhaust of a VQ sounding pretty good in the normal range (low / mid rpm) but sounding really awful when it approaches redline. This is a 1st gen G coupe we're talking about.

The G37 however ... that OEM exhaust sounds intoxicating in comparison...

BTW, I am not a fan of the G35c interior. If it was even close to the fit & finish of the 2nd gen G coupe, I would have traded my TL-S in back in 2004. Also, the 6MT transferred a lot of NHV to the stick, which is weird for a 'luxury' make. It's better in the G37 but still quite noticeable ...

Dem1K

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Well, as far as engine mods, go, I don't plan on doing much, considering this engine doesn't take too well to basic mods. To get some power, you definitely have to go FI. However, I already LOVE the way the car sounds stock, and wouldn't want to modify that too much. So, what I'm thinking of doing is getting the Z-tube / JWT Popcharger for the growl in the upper RPMs, MDE 5/16" Iso Thermal Plenum Spacer which gives 11-15whp throughout the powerband, and either Crawford or Fast Intentions High Flow Cats to make that wonderful exhaust note just a tad bit louder .

I just installed my '06 projectors the other day and bought some Luminics JDM Yellow H1 fogs, and damn does it look tight! Definitely worth the money spent. In addition, I took off the front plate, so I just have to get the tow cover and bumper plugs to clean up the front, and I de-badged the rear, which looks much cleaner. I'm gonna try to install the rear valence and the roof overlay tomorrow if time/weather permits, and then I'll finally take some pics of the ride for you guys.

Next on my list is:

Eyelids
Paint the OEM Grille Semi-gloss black (or should I do matte black?)
Black chrome rear Mt. Fuji emblem
20/25mm wheel spacers (this is a maybe)

I'll keep you guys posted

`John

Sarlacc

Actually its very relevant.

Try making this statement when you live in a city where you are spending as much or more time in your vehicle then your own home.

At this day in age, specially in highly populated areas with lots of traffic, we DO live in our cars.

SeCsTaC

^ 10 freeway ftmfl

nice car Dem1k!! you officially have my "realistic" dream car... btw how do you like the sound system? do you have the BOSE sound system or stock?

Dem1K

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thanks Sec , and yes I have the BOSE 8spkr system. I actually like it, and think it sounds just fine, but that's just me.

I actually REALLY like the interior of my car, and it seems everyone else does so far too. Tilt/telescoping leather wrapped/etched steering wheel, 8-way power driver w/ lumbar adjustmnet, 4-way passenger, heated seats & side mirrors, auto-dim rear-view & side mirrors, 8 spkr BOSE system w/ mp3, dual climate control, etc etc ... I love the damn car, even more so after the minor mods that I've done. BTW I finished installing the rear valence and roof overlays today. I start my job tomorrow, but I'll try to take some pictures tomorrow evening in a well-lit area if I can. The car looks GREAT with them on now.

michiamo

True, but there's no such thing as a "crappy" Infiniti(I hope I get a new M when I go in). Whenever I went to Acura and they would try to give me an RSX, I'd be annoyed.

I bought my G on 3/31, and I absolutely love it!! I notice alot of people say the interior sucks, but I like mine (I also have carbon fiber trim, most g's don't). To the OP: Good luck with your new G, dude!!!

charliemike

When you figure out how to drive a car without sitting in it, you let me know.

civic4982

definitely get the MREV2 (or just find a stock non-revup lower plenum which is similar) and the 5/16"Motordyne Spacer w/ Isothermal. As far as the popcharger stay away from it and just stick to the stock box since it's got a great design already with the little "ram air" situation they have under the hood. z-tube is great and you can find one off of a z-owner for no more than $40-45 shipped. HFCs are nice for power but a pain in the ass depending upon where you live and if they require your car to get sniffed.

I've got all those except the HFCs and in addition I picked up a set of Nismo headers that seemed to go a long way since I got them for a bargain at around $600.

Other than that the only real power you're gonna get from that engine is FI. Everything else is not cost efficient.

Good luck with the new ride! I've got an '05 coupe as well and have really enjoyed owning it. It's not as large as my '03 6MT CLS but I feel the RWD greatly makes it an upgrade.

Hopefully I'll pick up a vortech sc soon and call it a day ... oh and I love the '06+ headlights, got them on myself. where did you find the H1 yellow bulbs for the lower lights? I've been looking for them.

dallison

Soccer_playa1579

Dem1K

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LOL I know, I know...I'm working on it!!

psteng19

Right, are you caressing the dash and massaging the leather as you're driving your car too?
Bad example, the G has nicer leather than the TL.

charliemike

Right ... I love having debates with the kind of people that put Sparcos in Civic DXs.

Time For Sleeep

didn't he state that interior ergonomics is more important to him than aesthetics.

i'm sure no one will state that the g35 interior is a 'dump'. he just values other things more than a nice interior. i definitely believe that in this case where the TL's interior may be nicer, yes, but the g35 is just a more fun car to drive all around.

psteng19

Right over my head with that one. Not sure what you're referring too.

Don't roll your eyes at me just because your analogy was piss poor.

psteng19

Let me put it to you in a way you hopefully can understand.

You LIVE in a house.
You DRIVE a car.

The standards of the interior of a house are quite different to that of a car.
You would expect the interior of a house to be nice, just like you would expect a car to drive well.
That's why the comparison was laughable, get it?

Dem1K

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Hell of a convo. that we've got goin' on in here :lol:

Anyways, I went ahead and took some pics tonight on my cell, because I'm still looking for my digital camera that I lost a few months ago (SD550 ). I'll obviously take better pictures of it soon, when I can get my hands on my buddies camera. Hope you like

`John


Side Profile


Front ('06 Projectors w/ Luminics Yellow Fogs but the yellow doesn't come out in the pictures. Looks awesome in person...also black roof overlay shown)


'06 Projectors


Roof shot of Black Roof Overlay


Rear Quarter shot (Rear valence gloss-black overlay)


Gauges


OEM 19" Rays


'06 Projectors w/ Luminics Yellow H1 Fogs (the yellow doesn't come out in the pics well, it looks awesome in person)


Rear Shot

MaximaPower

can't go wrong with a G

nokiaman

Love what you did to the roof!Gauges are nice looking as well.

SeCsTaC

sick with it

now go get a better camera and shoot it during the day!

charliemike

It's white, right? For a minute there I was thinking, "When did Infiniti make a G35 in yellow?"

Great car. I almost bought one myself. I have a dog, so it would have been trashed.

Dem1K

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lol, that's what everyone on g35driver said. That's what you get for using a cell-phone camera, and parking underneath a very yellow streetlamp.

SuperTrooper169

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Car looks awesome! I really like the blaced out roof. Looks great on the pearl yellow... I mean pearl white!

Dem1K

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lol, cute but thanks!

SeCsTaC

^ dude, you think you can get some good shots of your car when you have some time? I'd really like to see your set up, especially the black roof, under better conditions!

sick whip man, i hope to pick 1 up in 2-3 years, but it has to have I-Key!

Dem1K

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yeah I'll be sure to do that this weekend, after I give it its first detail as well

civic4982

I think I know the guy who you bought thiscar from. He's on the g35driver.com forums all the time. it was a nice job they did with the roof.

Dem1K

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?? I bought the car at a dealership, and it was bone stock. I bought the roof overlay and installed it myself, but thanks

merkin110

Damn I like. I may just end up getting a G35c myself.

civic4982

my mistake,

where di you purchase the overlay and how did you isntall it? is it on a thread in g35driver?

Dem1K

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I bought it from blue_batmobile; here's his thread on it...

http://www.g35driver.com/forums/show...hlight=bluebat

He has installation instructions and everything. It's a bitch and a half to do, but well worth it.

`John

civic4982

neat, I was thinking of a guy who actually went and recoated his roof with a few sheets of carbon fiber overlay.

nevertheless thanks for the link!

Dem1K

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damn that's some work right there...

but yeah, no sweat

Dem1K

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took some new pics today, still waiting on getting a digital camera, so cell phone pics will have to do...

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`John

Dem1K

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Just a little bit of an update. I bought and installed Crawford High Flow Cats, Z-tube and an Intense Power Y-pipe, which sound awesome. I just received my eyelids today, which I might tackle tonight, if not tomorrow perhaps. I should be receiving my Kinetix V+ plenum next week, and that should be it for engine mods. I'll be getting the grille painted semi-gloss black, and the rear emblem black chromed pretty soon. Besides that, I MIGHT get 20/25mm spacers for the wheels to widen the stance and fill in the wheel wells a bit better, but besides that, I'm just about done. It's coming along nicely, and I can't wait to finish the remaining things on my list. I LOVE this car !

`John

charliemike

Love the car ... Though I like it more with the trunk wing thing the G35s have.

Dem1K

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I don't like either of the stock spoilers on the G35c whatsoever. Especially the pre-06 wing. It screws up the flow of the rear completely. If anything a little lip spoiler looks good, but I prefer it to look clean.

Dem1K

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Finished painting the grille and rear emblem today in a gloss black....3 coats primer, 5 coats gloss black, 3 coats clear.

I know, getting GOOD pictures is next on my list, lol. As for the plenum, it ended up not working out after 3 installs (it was damaged), so I'm picking up the motordyneengineering 5/16" Iso Thermal Spacer kit this weekend instead. Just thought I'd keep you guys posted. Hope you enjoy


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`John

SeCsTaC

fuckkkk.... there's a 2006 IP G35C with premium package (Intelligent Key ftmfw) for sale for 25k at a nearby dealership... if only i was rich