Hey everyone! I'm currently a BMW driver, but I recently have been having problems with my car and am looking to sell it. I am very interested in the G35 coupe and would like to pick you brains for some info. During y search on here I have determined that 04 and up manuals is what I should be looking at. Here's some questions for you all!

What kind of body kit would be clean looking, but not over the top?

What are common staggered wheel setup sizes?

Best lowering option for a tight ride, adjustable, but smooth enough for DD'ing and an occasional roadtrip?

What are the basic performance mods I would see the most gains out of?

Are there any major service items to look for when buying used?

Iknow its a lot of questions, but when I bought my bimmer I went into it kinda blind. Pics would be a big help too, so post away. This is kind of the look I'm going for:







Thank in advance for any help/guidance!!

 

I like the ings kit

 

1st picture:
kuruma z front bumper
impul sideskirts

2nd picture:
kdv burnout lip (i think)

3rd picture:
data systems lip aka n1 lip (n1 is a replica)

What kind of body kit would be clean looking, but not over the top?
nismo, kuruma z, ings

What are common staggered wheel setup sizes?
most common aftermarket wheel setup: 19x9.5/19x10.5

Best lowering option for a tight ride, adjustable, but smooth enough for DD'ing and an occasional roadtrip?
as for coils - tein flex (basics are height adjustable only)

What are the basic performance mods I would see the most gains out of?
basic bolt ons without going f/i are:
plenum spacer
intake
headers
high flow cats/test pipes
cat back exhaust
pullies
lightweight flywheel

 

Anyone else have some input. Any issues I should look out for? Also, what kind of options should I look for in a used G...Like models that had different body packages from the factory, and clean add-on lips and various stuff like that.

 

Bump...

 

all pre 06 bodies are the same.

06/07 sport package equipped coupes have sport front and skirts

 

Does anyone have any input as to common mechanical problems I should keep an eye out for? Or, for that matter, an major issues I should have looked at if I find a used 02-04 coupe? Any input is helpful as I don't want to make the same mistake I made with my BMW as I would with a newer car.

 

All cars have problems...
But with my experience, both my window motors went out and replaced under warranty. You're paint will chip fast, I'm getting my front end repainted and clear bra installed. Non-brembo (OEM akebono) brakes fade fast, I'm upgrading to Hawk pads and rotors.

No engine or tranny trouble so far.

 

hawk pads arent going to be an improvement over stock pads...(jmho)

initial bite is the pits

 

Tires are the biggest factor in stopping distance. Experiences seem to vary with different ceramics. But ceramics will certainly give you less dirt and likely less fade under stress.