Just bought a New 2005 G35 C with 19" Sport Package 1 week before I left to come out here to IRAQ. I been out here for 7 months and going back next week for 2 weeks and can't wait to drive again. I also wanted to do some upgrades but am confused on what to do first. Exhaust, lowering springs, upgrade stereo, etc....
any suggestions????

 

Upgrade the stereo. My *$#& Bose headunit is starting to cut out on the left front speaker. I just had the original one replaced in January.
After being in Iraq, the last thing you want to deal with is a defective stereo.

 

Install a full CAI, not a Z tube, you will be happy with it. I had the Z tube and it sounded good but made no real noticable difference, the CAI did make a noiticable difference, sounds great and with it I've been able to get up to 28MPG on highway!

This is the mod I always suggest first.

Also, thank you for your Military Service! The freedoms we all enjoy are all because of you guys!!!

 

which brand/type CAI did you buy

 

i like the ztube and popcharger, sounds great, cheap, and easy to install. But your right not a whole lot of performance upgrade there but still fun

 

Dont get a z tube.. if i could go back in time i would do Injen CAI

 

AEM

 

I looked at their site but saw no hp/tq numbers....any ballpark on what you feel you gained with this CAI?

 

wheels and springs, exhaust and intake, body kit

 

I saw dyno runs posted from searching the forum before I bought mine, try searching, I'm sure there are some results. I have no way to guage HP numbers but by the seat of my pants and the time it takes to get to 7000RPM's there is a real improvement. The car just seems to come to life when it can breath so easily and the sound is just awsome at WOT! Plus after the install I could smoke by buddies 5AT so much easiler, he ordered one and I installed it, his G now runs much better too; that is how I can tell how much difference this made.

I think any full length metal CAI is good, I know people that have all brands and are happy; I even know a couple of guys who bough theirs on eBay cheap and all is well.

 

God Bless you man, stay safe and come home soon.

 

Thank you, for your service.

 

Thanks for all the ideas. Still not sure what I will do first. I do want to upgrade the stereo though. Probably get the intake and exhaust when I get back.

I only have two weeks back in the states and then back over here to IRAQ but I will be home for good in Feb.

Hey,

thanks for all you support!!! We are doing good things over here and are wanted/needed here despite what the media says!!

 

What exhaust are you looking at getting? You could also go with a plenum spacer too. Thats a good mod to start with along with a CAI.