For those who choose to mod.....
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From: Ladera Ranch / San Clemente
Originally Posted by Johnmikins
Now my wife is supportive...sometimes! The bumper is probably a thumbs up from her...I showed her some pics and gave her some sad excuse as to why I need a new bumper a year after I just got one put on and she said she would kick in for it! Marriage is all about compromise!
Im a just because person.
Heres my list of just because things to do:
rims
drop
couple overlays
exhaust
clear corners
paint grill
I would get the nismo front but I like my 06 Sport Bumper
Last thing im doing is getting a TS Hood and maybe FI resonated test pipes for more sound
Heres my list of just because things to do:
rims
drop
couple overlays
exhaust
clear corners
paint grill
I would get the nismo front but I like my 06 Sport Bumper
Last thing im doing is getting a TS Hood and maybe FI resonated test pipes for more sound
Intake I'll add sooner or later not my number one priority. I was thinking of a spacer but havent totally convinced myself that i need it just yet!
My content with my car with now. Only thing I'm doing is getting a full detail then Ill just rest from moding for a few months and save some money for once!
My content with my car with now. Only thing I'm doing is getting a full detail then Ill just rest from moding for a few months and save some money for once!
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Hmmm.. I Mod because I wasnt satisfied with stock. I have been working on cars as long as I remember starting with my dads Mazda rx-2 a ways back. its become a hobby to spend a day off toying with the car or switching out parts. everything from an engine rebuild to full suspension work.
The mods on the G so far... First came Tein flex's which Ended up improving the feel of the car but induced a little too much understeer. I ended up getting them custom valved and sprung, added hotchkis sways, a rear camber/toe kit, front camber arm, a RA front strut bar, stillen rear strut bar, SS brake lines, slotted discs for the stock brembros and red stuff pads. After the handling and stopping was taken care of i started with minor power adders, a pop charger, MD plenum spacer, imr ground kit, crawford high flow cats, and an invidia true dual exhaust, I tied up the loose ends with a UTEC and a wideband O2 sensor which has kept me quite busy road tuning.
After all this I love how it handles and responds and is only about another 10HP shy of where I want it.
The mods on the G so far... First came Tein flex's which Ended up improving the feel of the car but induced a little too much understeer. I ended up getting them custom valved and sprung, added hotchkis sways, a rear camber/toe kit, front camber arm, a RA front strut bar, stillen rear strut bar, SS brake lines, slotted discs for the stock brembros and red stuff pads. After the handling and stopping was taken care of i started with minor power adders, a pop charger, MD plenum spacer, imr ground kit, crawford high flow cats, and an invidia true dual exhaust, I tied up the loose ends with a UTEC and a wideband O2 sensor which has kept me quite busy road tuning.
After all this I love how it handles and responds and is only about another 10HP shy of where I want it.
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From: Long Beach Trick!
Originally Posted by Cost a G
Johnmikins, what kind of wheels are you getting now?
Originally Posted by Johnmikins
Why do you mod your car...for the track, show or just because? The reason im asking is because im considering making some changes and its gotten to the point where im like ok I may be going too far...Im a just because dude, no shows in my future and not intrested in going to the track...however I could lean in either direction with what is done and what I plan on doing. So if you are a just because person like me how far are you going or how far have you gone? 
it's in our blood..that's why
all my past cars always got a lil love some how.
the g is no different. turbos are coming/with bbk's just because
I don't track her or show her but love to mod cars
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From: Long Beach Trick!
Originally Posted by BadBoy06
it's in our blood..that's why
all my past cars always got a lil love some how.
the g is no different. turbos are coming/with bbk's just because
I don't track her or show her but love to mod cars
all my past cars always got a lil love some how.
the g is no different. turbos are coming/with bbk's just because
I don't track her or show her but love to mod cars
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From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
I mod my car "just because". I love cars and wrenching on them...its my hobby. Cars I've owned always had a little touch of my personality...I can't settle for stock.
I've had had my 06 G Sedan for less than two months and I've gotten it tinted, lowered on Tein Basics and installed JDM Clear corners. M3 style spoiler is on the way and so is the HKS exhaust. The next major liability is a set of Volk SF-Winnings or VS-XX, however I'm going to try my best to wait later in the year...perhaps a X-Mas gift to myself.
After that I'm calling it quits...ohh maybe a front OEM Lip or the Ings lip. It just doesn't seem to stop!
I gotta draw the line somewhere, when its within reason and before I go broke. It doesn't help being on G35driver everyday...its feeds the need...I'll need to withdraw and a bit of will power
The "mod bug" is like crack, I'm addicted to it and unfortunately its hard on the wallet, however it makes me happy. Another hard thing is getting mods past the wife...even if she doesn't approve, I do it anyways. She loves me!
I've had had my 06 G Sedan for less than two months and I've gotten it tinted, lowered on Tein Basics and installed JDM Clear corners. M3 style spoiler is on the way and so is the HKS exhaust. The next major liability is a set of Volk SF-Winnings or VS-XX, however I'm going to try my best to wait later in the year...perhaps a X-Mas gift to myself.
After that I'm calling it quits...ohh maybe a front OEM Lip or the Ings lip. It just doesn't seem to stop! I gotta draw the line somewhere, when its within reason and before I go broke. It doesn't help being on G35driver everyday...its feeds the need...I'll need to withdraw and a bit of will powerThe "mod bug" is like crack, I'm addicted to it and unfortunately its hard on the wallet, however it makes me happy. Another hard thing is getting mods past the wife...even if she doesn't approve, I do it anyways. She loves me!
The older I get the more I like subtle mods... the ones that only people with the same kind of car will appreciate.
I've kept the the stock 19s but have 245/275 on them, 10mm spacers push them out about as far as they can go without bending the fender lip. It's lowered with Eibach Pros, EVO A Arms & camber kits, Dspec shocks, slotted/drilled rotors with steel braided hoses, stainless exhaust (Fast Intentions). The car is debadged with blacked out grill.
Under the hood is similar; 1/2in spacer, popcharger/350 tube, cover over brake cylinder to match battery cover, swaybar, 350 carbon intake cover & chrome caps for oil, water etc...
Inside just put a Parrot bluetooth (works with stock stereo) and blue LED door lights. The only thing left for me is putting in a nice Nav/stereo.
Kind of how Infiniti should of made it
I've kept the the stock 19s but have 245/275 on them, 10mm spacers push them out about as far as they can go without bending the fender lip. It's lowered with Eibach Pros, EVO A Arms & camber kits, Dspec shocks, slotted/drilled rotors with steel braided hoses, stainless exhaust (Fast Intentions). The car is debadged with blacked out grill.
Under the hood is similar; 1/2in spacer, popcharger/350 tube, cover over brake cylinder to match battery cover, swaybar, 350 carbon intake cover & chrome caps for oil, water etc...
Inside just put a Parrot bluetooth (works with stock stereo) and blue LED door lights. The only thing left for me is putting in a nice Nav/stereo.
Kind of how Infiniti should of made it
Last edited by mondo; Mar 29, 2008 at 11:56 PM.