Took the G35C plunge.

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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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Took the G35C plunge.



It's official. I now am the owner of a G35C 6mt silver/black. The car is simply amazing, although I have yet to get on it. I want to break it in right...

I got a decent trade on the CLS and the tax savings were a big plus. Drove it home, and I couldn't be happier.

I'll miss the CLS dearly, but I just couldn't put up with the transmission problems. Call it what you will, but until you experience a sudden downshift, you really don't understand what it means to sh!t your pants. I justified the move for ONE reason, safety. If I kept the car and my wife was driving and something happened to her, I could NEVER live it down. Acura/Honda says it's safe, and even some members here think things are OK, but ya know what... I didn't want to find out.

I won't be going away... You people couldn't get rid of me. There is a WEALTH of information here and I still love the CLS. It is a GREAT car. And I really think the members here are wonderful. I'll be sticking up the CLS when the trolls come over, and I'll defend the G35C if need be. But I'll always have a place in my heart for the CLS.

Some pics...













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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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sweet, you'll love it!!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:20 PM
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what were the tax savings on the trade?
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by nate'sCLS
what were the tax savings on the trade?
$1200
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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Congratulations and Enjoy!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:31 PM
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Noooooo, another one? Shit, soopa, could change the name to Acura-Cl/Infiniti-G35/Nissan-350z.com
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:33 PM
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ASS!! So when do i get to see it??
Well shit there were only like 4 acuras at our last meet, and now there will only be 2. I also know another CLS owner whos getting a 350z, but i wont mention his name yet.
Damn chicago folks are nissan crazy

Scrib-G35c
Synth- 350z
unknown-350z
I guess i will learn to set up bmw/nissan meets for now on.

Damn I wish you told me, i could have met up with you, I REALLY WANT TO SEE IT.

Im Jesalous
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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Originally posted by TypeSAddict
Noooooo, another one? Shit, soopa, could change the name to Acura-Cl/Infiniti-G35/Nissan-350z.com

ya true, but I hear someone traded for a truck??

So:

Acura-Cl/Infiniti-G35/Nissan-350z.com/DodgeRam
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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I am very happy for you and I hope you enjoy the new ride!!!!!!
It's a Fucking beauty!!!!!
You better still come around and give us a holla!!!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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Congrats homie..... Good looking car! So, uh, what's the first mod?
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by TypeSAddict
Noooooo, another one? Shit, soopa, could change the name to Acura-Cl/Infiniti-G35/Nissan-350z.com


yup
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by nate'sCLS
ya true, but I hear someone traded for a truck??

So:

Acura-Cl/Infiniti-G35/Nissan-350z.com/DodgeRam
Who did a stupid ass thing like that????!?!?!? Hhaha, just kidding jim!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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Nice car scrib....congrats

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Old May 26, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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Whats the widest wheel you can fit in the rear?
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Old May 26, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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Sweet ride man.
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Old May 26, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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looks great man...so how the hell did you convince your wife to take the plunge? i remember the s2000 incident
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Old May 26, 2003 | 05:28 PM
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Fvcking awesome man... Nice, classy, fast... Quote from the wife:

"The engine sound alone on startup makes it worth it"

Quite possibly the only thing she has ever said about cars that I'd agree with.

Congrats dude, MODS???
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Old May 26, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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congrats man!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:07 PM
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CONGRATLUATIONS! I knew you'd go with your heart! Just one last thing though. You know we live in the midwest, so nows the time to invest in some decent snow tires! other than that, HAVE A BLAST
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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What did they give you for your CL.......I've been thinking about getting a 350Z....
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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I've been thinking about getting a 350Z....
Dr, the infection rate is worse than sars!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
Whats the widest wheel you can fit in the rear?
10.5" with a 285/30/19 fits no problem although the diameter is off 1" from the stock 26.7". Right offset for that size is around +22 to +25.
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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Excellent work, Scrib! As soon as you can, and assuming you don't break 4K RPM, bed your pads. Try this procedure here. It will make a world of difference with those Brembos.

Be sure to NOT leave your foot on the pedal after heating up the pads and rotors when coming to a stop. I go out at 6 A.M. on Saturdays to bed my pads when I change them so I can run lights and stop signs and not use the brakes while they are cooling.
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
I also know another CLS owner whos getting a 350z, but i wont mention his name yet.
would that be spiroh-greek God of speed, by any chance?
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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NICE!!

Good choice. I think I'm gonna be right behind you with a Coupe..... I'm leaning towards the coupe over the Z (but that could change tomorrow)...

Make my diamond graphite though

Quick question for ya though--

How would you compare the ride of the CL and G35, in terms of comfort/ride harsness over bumps? I've driven a G35 Coupe before, but it was quite a while ago, plus it was waaaay after my CL-S was gone. So it's hard for me to make a comparison without being able to drive them back to back.
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Old May 26, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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Nice Scrib I've got a Diamond Graphite base model on order right now... only a few more weeks

Check us out if you have any questions: 6mt.net
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Old May 26, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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Just as a reference. How much did Infiniti pay you for the trade? and what was the mileage on the car?

Thanks
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Old May 26, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Congrats! Great choice. I really think you'll love the car. Great color choice too!

I still love my Z as much as day 1 and now it's getting close to 4 months old already!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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congrats dawg, i'd lose the wing though, it looks like a fin or somethin
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Old May 26, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Congrats, im sure you will love it...

Beautiful looking car, but im not a fan of the spoiler, but to each his own. Enjoy!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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I agree on spoiler, its odd looking on an otherwise smooth ride.
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Old May 26, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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Great choice! I hope you enjoy her!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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Congrats man!!! I see you are a Boilermaker, fellow Boilermaker here too (Krannert 2000).

How much did they give you for the CLS, if I may ask?
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Old May 26, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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nice gaaaaaarage,,,, 12 stalls showing,,, Jesus I love the garage,,,
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Old May 26, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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wow!! I can't believe you did it !! That is pretty sweet. I'm gonna be the only guy with a CL at the meets
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Old May 26, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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Sorry guys... I was out tonight, visiting my sister for the day. I put 100 miles on the car, and so far I'm impressed. I did have a hell of a time getting the car moving on an incline. I almost tagged the car behind me.

Jesal - You can come and see it any time. Bring your ass down to Indiana.

For those who asked what I got for trade, it was 20.5K, 10100 miles. Yes, I lost a bit of money.

As for mods... I'm not going to do anything to the car with the exception of some tints. I've read bad things about the Injen intake that is available, and to be quiote honest I just want to leave the car stock. It doesn't need anything. I haven't really jumped on it, but the power in 3rd and 4th is nuts.

Tom - Call me crazy, but the ride is smoother when the road is good, but gets way bumpy when over rougher roads. Almost like the car transforms or something. If the roads are GOOD, I'd say the ride is better than the CLS. However, the tires make a LOT of noise it seems.

The spoiler looks better in person. The spoiler on the sedan looks like ASS, but I'm actually a fan of it on the coupe. As it was said, to each his own.

I'm really friggin' tired. It was a long day, and this whole experience has worn me out. I'll post more tomorrow.
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Old May 26, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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Beautiful Car

I like that car from every angle, save the Rear, but I'm sure even that BUTT could GROW on me.

Love the Brembos

Congrats
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Old May 26, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Cool!!

You car is real sweet!!!
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Old May 26, 2003 | 11:10 PM
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good choice =)
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