Progress of the daily - Bagged MB C350
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Progress of the daily - Bagged MB C350
Hi I'm Tyler. Most of you don't know me, mainly because I drive a CL but also slightly because I lurk, but mainly the CL part. (Yes there is other sections of this website that all you 3G TL owners have no idea about, or so it seems) Anyway my CL is becoming a hassle/chore to drive to work every damn day. Thought long and hard about it decided to pick up a "daily." Somehow I settled on a crossover/small SUV, and even more surprising an Infiniti FX35. How I got here, I really don't know, but I've always loved the car and always wanted a VQ in my life, so I picked up this 2007 FX35. Black with black leather, 84,xxx, backup camera, heated seats,
Why am I making a thread for it, you ask? GREAT QUESTION! I'M GLAD YOU ASKED!!!
That's exactly what it is, a question. I assume it's because I will, as we all are, rather excited about cars and the modifications of said cars. I'm already looking at new exhaust for it for some stupid reason, although the OEM sound of the VQ is simply incredible, it just isn't, well, when-I-go-to-work-at-6am-it-won't-wake-you-up obnoxious. That being said, I don't want loud pipes for it, but I do need some more tone and slight aggressiveness to the car.
I got a little off topic there.
So the presumptuous reason behind this thread is honestly...what the hell do I do with this thing? I want to modify it, make it stand out a bit more, but how? I've owned the CL for so long and made it as unique as I can, and will continue to do so, but I haven't ever modified anything else. So what I'm asking you all for is suggestions, comments, criticisms, who are you agains, etc etc
Help me make this thing cool!
Oh yeah here's what it looks like:
Also here's a link to my thread over in the dusty, cob web ridden section called 2nd Gen CL's:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...826485&page=26
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Actually...is300eater has a fx40 that he has modded...I'm sure he'll chime...after his wedding is over tonight.
And NOT everyone here is a 3g tl owner....most of us, especially the og's were all CL owners...since this site started as a CL site that merged and grew over the years and became this place. long story short.
And NOT everyone here is a 3g tl owner....most of us, especially the og's were all CL owners...since this site started as a CL site that merged and grew over the years and became this place. long story short.
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1. First, trade up that thing to the FX45. You want noise? The 4.5 will satisfy that. (JK, JK, I owned the 45).
2. Did you get the radar controlled cruise control? That pretty much drove me from Montgomery to Peachtree City, GA without touching the gas more than twice almost every weekend back when I was at ASBC.
3. Don't bother with pipes!
2. Did you get the radar controlled cruise control? That pretty much drove me from Montgomery to Peachtree City, GA without touching the gas more than twice almost every weekend back when I was at ASBC.
3. Don't bother with pipes!
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Actually...is300eater has a fx40 that he has modded...I'm sure he'll chime...after his wedding is over tonight.
And NOT everyone here is a 3g tl owner....most of us, especially the og's were all CL owners...since this site started as a CL site that merged and grew over the years and became this place. long story short.
And NOT everyone here is a 3g tl owner....most of us, especially the og's were all CL owners...since this site started as a CL site that merged and grew over the years and became this place. long story short.
Nice pickup, OP. Nothing like that stock VQ engine exhaust sound. Why bother with a new exhaust? Just get some nicer wheels and you're pretty much done.
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Actually...is300eater has a fx40 that he has modded...I'm sure he'll chime...after his wedding is over tonight.
And NOT everyone here is a 3g tl owner....most of us, especially the og's were all CL owners...since this site started as a CL site that merged and grew over the years and became this place. long story short.
And NOT everyone here is a 3g tl owner....most of us, especially the og's were all CL owners...since this site started as a CL site that merged and grew over the years and became this place. long story short.
I would love to pick the brain of another owner of an FX though.
1. First, trade up that thing to the FX45. You want noise? The 4.5 will satisfy that. (JK, JK, I owned the 45).
2. Did you get the radar controlled cruise control? That pretty much drove me from Montgomery to Peachtree City, GA without touching the gas more than twice almost every weekend back when I was at ASBC.
3. Don't bother with pipes!
2. Did you get the radar controlled cruise control? That pretty much drove me from Montgomery to Peachtree City, GA without touching the gas more than twice almost every weekend back when I was at ASBC.
3. Don't bother with pipes!
Also I learned to not drop the key as the RFID chip easily breaks out of it and then it won't start, and then you have to look for a tiny black microchip on asphalt at 11pm, so that's something.
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It's like any car, different wheels and a slight drop will do wonders for it:
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I have a copper/brick sport one I gave to my sister and loved that thing. I wouldn't bother with exhaust and if I remember correctly, most say the 35 sounds better than the 45. Get the sport tails and sport rims or go concave. I hate when people but lips on the fx but that is just me.
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Congrats neighbor! I'm in Goodlettsville right next door to ya!
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If I'm spending money on nicer wheels I am for sure not going with the hilarity that is called Vossen wheels. They're good looking wheels, just not worth the price they want for them.
I have a copper/brick sport one I gave to my sister and loved that thing. I wouldn't bother with exhaust and if I remember correctly, most say the 35 sounds better than the 45. Get the sport tails and sport rims or go concave. I hate when people but lips on the fx but that is just me.
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Thanks!
That was the first thing I thought of when I was thinking of wheels. But dat price tag doe
Thanks! That's cool! I had the CL done over at Rod's Wheel Repair this past week. Dude does awesome work. Keep an eye out for me!
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Who the fuck are you? I'm the only Tyler around here.
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You are lucky you got the upgraded interior, made a huge difference. I would check out infinitiscene or infinitifx.org if you haven't yet. I would also look into the stock 2nd gen 21 inch wheels. Stock looking but a nice upgrade.
Here is the thread I pulled this from. I would also look into the color matched grill (assuming yours is black and not blue which I can't really tell) and the silver emblem as above.
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Cause grille color MAKES the ride bro!
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Tyler thanks and I'll kill you.
I don't think I'll black it out completely (it is black) as I like the contrast the grill racks handles etc etc give the car. I mean I've owned the car for a week now so I'm not jumping into any mods just yet.
No I lied.
Well kind but not really.
Got white 4-led bulbs for all the interior lighting and license plate, and am getting an AUX in done today as well. Window tint will be happening when I am in STL for Thanksgiving, going 5% all around. I'm also probably going to get WeatherTech window visors as I love the functionality of them.
I don't think I'll black it out completely (it is black) as I like the contrast the grill racks handles etc etc give the car. I mean I've owned the car for a week now so I'm not jumping into any mods just yet.
No I lied.
Well kind but not really.
Got white 4-led bulbs for all the interior lighting and license plate, and am getting an AUX in done today as well. Window tint will be happening when I am in STL for Thanksgiving, going 5% all around. I'm also probably going to get WeatherTech window visors as I love the functionality of them.
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Those 21" 2G wheels look effing fantastic. Do those.
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That white FX was the only good-looking one could find after Googling "FX drop wheels"
If you really like the GT-R wheels, I'm sure there are reps sold somewhere.
I hear you about the drop. If you go with aftermarket wheels, maybe rock those alone first and if you think you could give a little on the ride, go for suspension?
Something like Eibach springs should be able to finish off the look while not being too hard on you/your shocks.
Either way, even just new wheels should really set the car off. Looks like you have a really clean example, too.
If you really like the GT-R wheels, I'm sure there are reps sold somewhere.
I hear you about the drop. If you go with aftermarket wheels, maybe rock those alone first and if you think you could give a little on the ride, go for suspension?
Something like Eibach springs should be able to finish off the look while not being too hard on you/your shocks.
Either way, even just new wheels should really set the car off. Looks like you have a really clean example, too.
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That white FX was the only good-looking one could find after Googling "FX drop wheels"
If you really like the GT-R wheels, I'm sure there are reps sold somewhere.
I hear you about the drop. If you go with aftermarket wheels, maybe rock those alone first and if you think you could give a little on the ride, go for suspension?
Something like Eibach springs should be able to finish off the look while not being too hard on you/your shocks.
Either way, even just new wheels should really set the car off. Looks like you have a really clean example, too.
If you really like the GT-R wheels, I'm sure there are reps sold somewhere.
I hear you about the drop. If you go with aftermarket wheels, maybe rock those alone first and if you think you could give a little on the ride, go for suspension?
Something like Eibach springs should be able to finish off the look while not being too hard on you/your shocks.
Either way, even just new wheels should really set the car off. Looks like you have a really clean example, too.
Damn are those GTR wheels?
Yes.
No.
Kinda.
I think wheels will be the first mod to the car, well major mod that is.
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Hunnnnggghhhh
(not an FX I know but similar size/body styling)
Also these are equally as hot.
http://www.fuckyourwheels.com/wheelc...ion/adv6dc.php
and yeah that's their domain^
(not an FX I know but similar size/body styling)
Also these are equally as hot.
http://www.fuckyourwheels.com/wheelc...ion/adv6dc.php
and yeah that's their domain^
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I didn't know your budget for wheels was $10k
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Nice pick up OP. What did it run you (if you don't mind me asking)?
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Thanks! I mind.
Well, Googling Infiniti FX wheels doesn't really get you a whole lot of places so I'm just randomly searching wheel manufacturers I can't afford just to look at styles that are offered in larger sizes. 20s are the max I will go for it. 19s are a happy medium. I honestly have no idea what to do as far as wheel styles. All I know is I want concave, but what style??? Basic 5 spoke? Mesh? Multi spoke?
Well, Googling Infiniti FX wheels doesn't really get you a whole lot of places so I'm just randomly searching wheel manufacturers I can't afford just to look at styles that are offered in larger sizes. 20s are the max I will go for it. 19s are a happy medium. I honestly have no idea what to do as far as wheel styles. All I know is I want concave, but what style??? Basic 5 spoke? Mesh? Multi spoke?
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I got quoted 18k for some ADV1 wheels
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