My (new to me) G35x
10-10-2011, 01:47 PM
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My 2.3L has more torque than the G. 
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10-10-2011, 08:39 PM
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The G37 I test drove felt like it had a ton more power then my CLS did. I never drove a G35 so I can't compare that, but if the G37 wasn't so much $ I would have wound up with it.
If you can afford it it's a great car. But as I said $28K for used ones was just way over what I thought they are worth.
Good for you. I am very serious considering a G37S 6MT for my next car.
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10-12-2011, 06:48 PM
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The G37 I test drove felt like it had a ton more power then my CLS did. I never drove a G35 so I can't compare that, but if the G37 wasn't so much $ I would have wound up with it.
If you can afford it it's a great car. But as I said $28K for used ones was just way over what I thought they are worth.
If you can afford it it's a great car. But as I said $28K for used ones was just way over what I thought they are worth.
10-12-2011, 06:56 PM
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congrats, man. i picked up a 08 G37s 6mt coupe back in march, love it so far. you should look into a set of either the coupe or the sedan S type wheels to throw on there, they flow better imo. stillens sound nice, i just got a tanabe touring medallion put on my G, now she's got a little more of a deep growl to her. fyi, ha
best of luck
best of luck
Thanks. Again, i'm coming from an old 01 CL so in comparing the two, this car drives tight, corners like its on rails, and just sticks to the ground no matter what I do. The more I investigate the G35x, I am learning how it's AWD actually works and its pretty interesting. If I am at cruise speed and not accelerating or decelerating, it actually goes 100% RWD. If I turn or slow down or accelerate, it goes to AWD giving more or less power to the front and rear as it sees fit. Awesome system.
But I'm plenty happy with the torque and how it takes off from a dead stop with a bit of whiplash to my neck when I get on it. Needle shoots up rather quick. I still can't get over it 
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10-12-2011, 07:00 PM
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10-13-2011, 01:48 PM
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Yeah so
Today i was looking under the dash for the OBDII connector so I could plug in my Bluetooth adapter and run Torque on my android phone. When I got under the dash I noticed a non OEM looking knob. I turned the knob and something started Chirping. I was like WTF?
Kept turning it on and off and it kept chirping. All of a sudden I get up and look around my steering wheel and 3 hidden LED's are lit up and blinking. I was like WTF.
More investigation led me to following a wire to the front grill where I found a front facing sensor. Put it all together and the chirping leads me to believe that the previous owner installed a hiddel radar detector! Awesome install cause I didnt even notice it. Clean and hidden!
Only problem now is trying to ID which system I have, there are no labels. Anyone know about these? are they good?
Getting a video up soon
Today i was looking under the dash for the OBDII connector so I could plug in my Bluetooth adapter and run Torque on my android phone. When I got under the dash I noticed a non OEM looking knob. I turned the knob and something started Chirping. I was like WTF?
Kept turning it on and off and it kept chirping. All of a sudden I get up and look around my steering wheel and 3 hidden LED's are lit up and blinking. I was like WTF.
More investigation led me to following a wire to the front grill where I found a front facing sensor. Put it all together and the chirping leads me to believe that the previous owner installed a hiddel radar detector! Awesome install cause I didnt even notice it. Clean and hidden!
Only problem now is trying to ID which system I have, there are no labels. Anyone know about these? are they good?
Getting a video up soon
10-13-2011, 01:51 PM
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Here is a quick video I just made
Seems to have two settings. One setting sets the LED to Amber. The other setting sets it to Green.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9QT2f6NR4NI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Seems to have two settings. One setting sets the LED to Amber. The other setting sets it to Green.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9QT2f6NR4NI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
10-13-2011, 01:57 PM
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uh oh, you just turned on the secret time bomb
10-13-2011, 02:23 PM
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LOL
Ok google to the rescue. Looks like I have a High End (At the time) k40 2000p Radar detector
Manual: http://www.k40.com/filebin/pdf/1000_2000_OWNERS.pdf
Here it is in a Benz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI8HyrqcybI
Ok google to the rescue. Looks like I have a High End (At the time) k40 2000p Radar detector
Manual: http://www.k40.com/filebin/pdf/1000_2000_OWNERS.pdf
Here it is in a Benz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI8HyrqcybI
10-13-2011, 02:56 PM
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Ok so looked up more info
It is a detector with front and rear sensors in the bumper. The Radar Diffuser was an option and looks like I have them. The sensor in the grille i have in the video is in fact a laser diffuser. The actual radar detector is hidden in the bumper behind the plastic.
You can see pics about 5th post down here: http://mbworld.org/forums/mobile-ele...tor-pa-nj.html
It is a detector with front and rear sensors in the bumper. The Radar Diffuser was an option and looks like I have them. The sensor in the grille i have in the video is in fact a laser diffuser. The actual radar detector is hidden in the bumper behind the plastic.
You can see pics about 5th post down here: http://mbworld.org/forums/mobile-ele...tor-pa-nj.html
10-14-2011, 09:14 AM
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I never said the G is a dog, it's actually pretty fast and I'm happy with it. To me, it's just a little lacking in low end torque. 0-60 in the low to mid 5's is pretty respectable IMO.
10-14-2011, 12:21 PM
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You scored with this car. The find on the radar is a nice plus!
10-24-2011, 08:34 PM
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For anyone interested, I was bored and took some video of two of the cars toys
First up is the Headlight AFS system. When i turn right, they go right, when I turn left, they go left. In the video only the right one is moving because for some reason infiniti decided that when standing still the left one will not move. I have to be going above 16MPH for the left headlight to follow the curves and move with the turns. I'm sure its some sort of safety feature.
Sorry for the shaking camera, but I was trying my best to move the wheel with one hand and film with the other. PS I threw in a few flashes of the bi-xenon high beams just for the hell of it lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW0qgS9y5eY
Here is a quick grab of the back-up cam. Again sorry for the shaking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ67XkxCHYk
So far haven't done much to her except give it a good wash and wax the other day. She is very shiny, one of the reason black is nice. The not nice reason is they show dirt very easily but oh well.
Next step is to LED her inside and out and install a shock sensor as well as a DRL module which are very easy mods. Maybe later i'll get a little more daring
EDIT: Sorry for the cheezy music but I had to put something, otherwise all you would hear was my phone ringing and other nonsense noises in the car lol.
First up is the Headlight AFS system. When i turn right, they go right, when I turn left, they go left. In the video only the right one is moving because for some reason infiniti decided that when standing still the left one will not move. I have to be going above 16MPH for the left headlight to follow the curves and move with the turns. I'm sure its some sort of safety feature.
Sorry for the shaking camera, but I was trying my best to move the wheel with one hand and film with the other. PS I threw in a few flashes of the bi-xenon high beams just for the hell of it lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW0qgS9y5eY
Here is a quick grab of the back-up cam. Again sorry for the shaking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ67XkxCHYk
So far haven't done much to her except give it a good wash and wax the other day. She is very shiny, one of the reason black is nice. The not nice reason is they show dirt very easily but oh well.
Next step is to LED her inside and out and install a shock sensor as well as a DRL module which are very easy mods. Maybe later i'll get a little more daring
EDIT: Sorry for the cheezy music but I had to put something, otherwise all you would hear was my phone ringing and other nonsense noises in the car lol.
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10-24-2011, 09:59 PM
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Maybe on a really dark rural road they can be good, but since I live in a big city, I haven't had a chance to really try them out anywhere very dark just yet.
Right now it's only good for when friends get in the car and they freak out when they notice my lights moving and I laugh
12-09-2011, 09:33 PM
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Washed and Waxed today.
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12-10-2011, 02:39 PM
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Nice looking car, that radar install looks awesome. Wish they were legal here!
Lots of nice toys on your G35, the active cruise control is a nice feature too (but sometimes gets annoying). My mom used to have exactly the same car, 07 G35x, black/black, nav/tech package. Now she's got an 09 G37x coupe. Both are very quick cars... and lots of fun in the snow.
Lots of nice toys on your G35, the active cruise control is a nice feature too (but sometimes gets annoying). My mom used to have exactly the same car, 07 G35x, black/black, nav/tech package. Now she's got an 09 G37x coupe. Both are very quick cars... and lots of fun in the snow.
12-10-2011, 03:57 PM
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My friend had that k40 setup on his older I30 and and again in his old 540...loved that thing.
12-10-2011, 04:54 PM
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Hy,
I have a 2009 G37X and the same issue with the paint on the cap of the sterring. If it's under warranty yet, make it change by infiniti. They are well aware if this problem
I have a 2009 G37X and the same issue with the paint on the cap of the sterring. If it's under warranty yet, make it change by infiniti. They are well aware if this problem
12-10-2011, 05:21 PM
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12-10-2011, 08:58 PM
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Its a nice pro install and actually found out that Infiniti installed it for the previous owner when the car was first purchased. Its listed in the Service History record which i got a copy of from my dealer.
12-13-2011, 10:21 AM
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Looking good! Hard to beat the looks of a freshly washed and waxed black car! I was hoping to do that to mine before winter, but might have to wait til spring time. Any future mods planned?
12-13-2011, 11:31 AM
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Great looking car OP !!! always loved those G's....
PS: the argument over torque or no torque....Where is Dave_B when you need him
PS: the argument over torque or no torque....Where is Dave_B when you need him
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12-14-2011, 09:50 AM
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Once the winter passes, I'l probably look into wheels/drop, but living in NYC and hitting major potholes everyday, i'm still hesitant. The stock 17's with alot of rubber take the potholes pretty well right now with little to no worry of bending a rim.
12-23-2011, 06:18 PM
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Quick Video of an Acceleration test
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2JBEbsn0RXE?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Worlds away from my old CL-P
Getting about 5.7-5.9 to 60MPH using my phones timer. Not sure how accurate that it but meh
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2JBEbsn0RXE?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Worlds away from my old CL-P
Getting about 5.7-5.9 to 60MPH using my phones timer. Not sure how accurate that it but meh
12-23-2011, 10:07 PM
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^^^ i agree with him....
I feel i made a tiny mistake of getting a AT...but well whatever suits your current needs....
either way....great video....
I feel i made a tiny mistake of getting a AT...but well whatever suits your current needs....
either way....great video....
12-23-2011, 10:10 PM
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cool video!
12-23-2011, 10:13 PM
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Thanks Guys
The G35x doesn't come in manual, only the RWD Journey and Sport versions do. I wanted the AWD version so it's a tradeoff. Also, I live in NYC where I sit in lots of traffic during my daily commutes so I sort of prefer an Auto for my daily driver.
The G35x doesn't come in manual, only the RWD Journey and Sport versions do. I wanted the AWD version so it's a tradeoff. Also, I live in NYC where I sit in lots of traffic during my daily commutes so I sort of prefer an Auto for my daily driver.
12-23-2011, 10:26 PM
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^^^ ahhh didnt know about that...
