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Dec 24, 2011 | 11:40 AM

#81

g37guy01

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Op nice car looks immaculate.

Dec 24, 2011 | 02:21 PM

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^^^ ahhh didnt know about that...

Me neither

I'm used to the coupes.

Dec 24, 2011 | 05:50 PM

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Hey, let me know if u're interested in 19" G35 Rays wheels...i have a set that i'm not using...and when u get a chance, join G35driver and my350Z forums to get more info and help with anything over there with the car..good luck with the car

Dec 24, 2011 | 10:02 PM

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What a gorgeous car...and VERY fast...having driven a G37S...I concur...that thing puts you in your seat quite nicely.

Dec 26, 2011 | 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sng35

I'm already a member on G35Driver and G35NYC

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Originally Posted by g37guy01

Op nice car looks immaculate.

Thanks

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What a gorgeous car...and VERY fast...having driven a G37S...I concur...that thing puts you in your seat quite nicely.

Dec 26, 2011 | 11:51 AM

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Looking good... congrats! So what is your take on the AWD in the snow? Is it still mainly RWD with power applied to the fronts as required or is it more full-time AWD? Nice car!

Dec 26, 2011 | 12:00 PM

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Looking good... congrats! So what is your take on the AWD in the snow? Is it still mainly RWD with power applied to the fronts as required or is it more full-time AWD? Nice car!

Its only snowed once so far since i've had the car, about 4 inches. It was great! The handling blew me away vs. my old FWD CL. I was very impressed.

The way the Altessa AWD system works in my car is that it is Fulltime AWD below 18MPH. Once I go over 18MPH it is 100% RWD. If my wheels start to slip above 18MPH then the AWD system kicks in until the slipping has stopped and goes back to RWD. Awesome system if you ask me since I get both AWD stability at lower speeds with RWD performance and handling at higher speeds (unless of course the system senses wheel slip)

Dec 26, 2011 | 01:29 PM

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Thanks for the info! Man that would be great to have in the snow

Jan 30, 2012 | 04:57 PM

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A few little updates

I've installed Nokya Yellow Fog Bulbs. Not sure if I like them yet, but it is growing on me. I may just install a 3000k HID Kit eventually

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Once thing I don't like about this car is the location of the Fogs

Also, if you remember earlier in the thread regarding the hidden k40 Radar detector I had found in my car, I decided to fabricate some some black covers to put over the notification LED's so that I could see them better and for them to be not so obvious from the outside of the car for obvious reasons

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I lined the inside with very shiny aluminum tape/paper for reflectivity and dremeled the rest into the shape I wanted. They were two small black caps that I found in a junk drawer that I honestly forgot what they were for, but worked perfectly for my needs. Not bad for a free mod.

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Video of the lights in action

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I parked in an area near my house that always sets them off

Enjoy

Jan 30, 2012 | 05:01 PM

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Almost forgot

New LED's illuminating the plates

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Jan 30, 2012 | 05:25 PM

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Nice updates. Looking good.

Jan 30, 2012 | 05:27 PM

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updates!

Jan 30, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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Very very cool!

Jan 30, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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We are being invaded by Infiniti's...

Nice update man!

Jan 30, 2012 | 05:44 PM

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We are being invaded by Infiniti's...

Nice update man!

Woot woot!

Jan 31, 2012 | 12:15 AM

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nice update bro....

looking great.... !!!

Feb 17, 2012 | 07:22 PM

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Got my Tint Done

20% Rear Window
35% all 4 Doors

Tint Used: 3M™ FX HP Automotive Window Films
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...omotive_Films/

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Shot at 2012-02-17

Feb 17, 2012 | 09:44 PM

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The tint looks fantastic. 35% is perfect, IMO. Clean G man.

This is random, but do you ever wish your car wasn't black? I ask because it looks super clean in these pictures. I feel like I'd have anxiety over keeping it looking nice. Dirt, swirls, water marks, etc.

Feb 17, 2012 | 10:39 PM

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Damn that looks clean bro.....your tints look a little darker than 35%....but they look fantastic

Feb 18, 2012 | 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cjTL

The tint looks fantastic. 35% is perfect, IMO. Clean G man.

This is random, but do you ever wish your car wasn't black? I ask because it looks super clean in these pictures. I feel like I'd have anxiety over keeping it looking nice. Dirt, swirls, water marks, etc.

I you wash your car yourself, properly, it's easy to keep clean. Swirls happen but it's nothing a PC and some good polish can't take care of from time to time.

Feb 18, 2012 | 10:25 AM

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I will NEVER get another black car in my life.

Feb 18, 2012 | 10:28 AM

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I you wash your car yourself, properly, it's easy to keep clean. Swirls happen but it's nothing a PC and some good polish can't take care of from time to time.

Exactly. This is what I do. I only hand wash myself or take it to a local hand car wash spot when its too cold.

It is more upkeep but worth it when clean and shiny. I came from a silver Acura CL and didn't have to wash it nearly as much as this car. I wash this car on average about once a week and wipe it down in between with quick detail spray and clean terry cloth I keep in the trunk when it gets dusty.

It's a little bit more work but I don't mind.

Oct 20, 2012 | 08:33 PM

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Small update

I was cruising Craigslist and came across a smoking deal for a set of 18" sport wheels.
Guy had no space in his apartment for them after upgrading his wheels and wanted just $500 for all 4. They are in pristine condition! No curbage and the potenzas have about 70% tread left on them.

These look was better than my old 17's IMO. Now I need a buyer for my old wheels lol.

What do you all think?

Oct 20, 2012 | 08:42 PM

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LOVE those wheels. Congrats

Oct 20, 2012 | 08:52 PM

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Factory 18" Enkei's FTW.

Oct 20, 2012 | 09:39 PM

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nice

Oct 21, 2012 | 05:24 PM

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Totally change the look of the car while still remaining stock looking, awesome upgrade

Feb 17, 2013 | 06:50 PM

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Small update, new tires

Continental DWS on all 4 corners. Love them!

Feb 18, 2013 | 10:28 AM

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I have heard great things about the DWS's !!!

Apr 16, 2013 | 02:57 PM

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Professionally Detailed

So my paint was looking real tired, scratches all over and really dull looking. I decided to bite the bullet and get a real professional detailing (inside and out) for the first time. I can't believe how my car went from looking dull and old to a BRAND NEW car after just one full day of work! This guy is a magician!

He was able to remove scratches and swirls that I would have sworn were impossible to remove. I couldn't believe it was my car.

Pictures do no justice, but here it goes.

BEFORE PICS:
http://imgur.com/a/ukF23

AFTER:

MORE PICS:
http://imgur.com/a/yhupR

:thewave:

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:00 PM

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Wow that looks great!

I really wish the NY plates weren't that hideous color combo

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:01 PM

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Wow that looks great!

I really wish the NY plates weren't that hideous color combo

Yup I hate our plates

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:02 PM

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Makes me think about getting another one when Im back

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:05 PM

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holy hell....great detailing job....car looks great....no comments on the driver though

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskers

Makes me think about getting another one when Im back

Do it

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holy hell....great detailing job....car looks great....no comments on the driver though

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:37 PM

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Paint looks great. Where did you get it detailed? And how much did they charge if you don't mind me asking?

Apr 16, 2013 | 07:29 PM

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I kept thinking you had a red sticker on your trunk but in reality it was the reflection of some signage. That's how you know they did a good job! Lol