high speed handling sucks in the G - Page 3 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Feb 5, 2007 | 06:17 PM

#31

SFG356MT

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Even with my stock set up the car felt solid. Once I lowered the car and changed my sway bars it was night and day. The car now turns as if it's on rails.

Feb 5, 2007 | 06:39 PM

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MyRedG03.5

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I've got 78k on the odo, 235's all around and Unrevised Zsprings&Shocks and my baby is stable. 110-115 and my girlfriend thinks we're going 85-90, 120-125 no problem at all. Should get even better with Sways. You might want to look into an upgrade. Even minor ones will help.

Feb 5, 2007 | 07:12 PM

#33

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Originally Posted by sly1types

Hey guys,

I wanted to know what everyone else thought about this. I have a 03 with 60k on it. This car does not handle well above 80 or so and I drive 90-95 on the highway. (Don’t flame I drive 1k Miles/wk for work and its on empty interstates) My problem is this car just always wonders and never really settles in at these speeds doesn't feel the most stable. I understand this car will never fell like my M3, but my M3 at 145 feels better than this car at 85. I'm guessing most is b/c bad aerodynamics, but maybe suspension?

I have good tires on it, and it has done it before and after!
My tires are Hankook ultra high perf all season.

I also had the stealer do an alignment and it still is the same!

Also car has never been wrecked, and has always done it.

The G35 loaners I have had from the dealership are the same way, is it possible they all just suck!

On a side note the windshield wipers suck at 80+, any fixes for that?

Thanks for any insight on this!

Tires can play a big role. Dump the hankooks and get some Michelin Pilots. When it came time to replace my tires, I tried to put cheaper tires on and at highway speeds of 70+ they sucked. I took it back to Discount Tire and said take em off and give me the Michelins. I paid the upgrade cost and my coupe has handled like it was on rails ever since. Yes the Michelin Pilots are expensive but IMHO, the best tire out there for performance. Just my .02

Feb 6, 2007 | 07:16 AM

#34

cato

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Originally Posted by twin_snails

1+ I upgraded my stock suspension to the sport tuned, added Stillen sways and GTSPEC bars. Rock solid above 100 and feels like it want to go faster. Those skinny stock tires need to go!

Feb 6, 2007 | 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by twin_snails

Agreed, I went with Nittos and feel the same way

Feb 6, 2007 | 10:26 PM

#36

nalinc23

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I did 110-115 on my way back up from southern FL last fall and I have the wimpy 215/55 tires and stock non-sports suspension and it felt solid...however changing lanes in a spirited manner (not ricing but getting over quickly if need be) at highway speeds feels unsettling!! I will be putting the revised Z suspension on soon, it's been sitting in my room since November.

Feb 7, 2007 | 02:22 AM

#37

dec55

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Hmmm...my stock 06 G35 AT Sedan can easily hit over 110...and still feel like 65 to 75mph stable.....and my foot is not even pressing the accelerator all the way down.

Car is incredibly stable at 85.....and smooth... :lol maybe too smooth....