G35 Sedan V35 2003-06 Discussion about the 1st Generation V35 G35 Sedan

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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Opinions and ideas of what I should do next?

Just got my wheels put on, what does everyone think? I like them.

What should I do next? I'm hesitant to do anything with the engine because I'd like to drive this car to 200K+, and I've been told intake/exhaust messes with gas mileage. I was thinking integrating a computer into the interior so I could have internet whenever and wherever(which would be great with my business).

Also, another random question, I was going to start putting Mobil 1 in it, instead of Valvoline. What kind of oil does it take, I assumed 10W-30....

Thanks alot guys, I admittedly dont know all that much about cars but I love my G. Sorry about the crappy picture, its from my phone.

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/phot...408989_929.jpg

EDIT: Evidently I dont know how to post pics on here, the <img src"address"> isn't working, there is the address if someone else could put it up I'd appreciate it.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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What kind of wheels?

Edit: [IMG]URL[/IMG] That is how you do it.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Wheels look huge even though I'm sure they are only 20s I guess that's beause I'm use to seeing lips on my wheels. I think chrome is the way to go with Desert Platinum
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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Looks good. The computer sounds like a cool mod especially if you can use it alot for work. Just my personal opinion but I just switched from factory oil to Amsoil. It %100 syn oil. I have noticed a little bit of better gas mileage from in. I went with a 0w-30 only for warm temps though. Going to go to a heavier weight for the winter.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeG
I went with a 0w-30 only for warm temps though. Going to go to a heavier weight for the winter.
No expert here, but shouldn't you do it the other way around? Higher viscosity in summer for engine protection, lower in winter for quicker flow on startup? Probably less of a consideration with synth than if you were running dino-juice, anyway. I am running Amsoil 5w-30 and plan to run it year-round (ambient temps here vary from -30 to +90F).
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckeyeG
Looks good. The computer sounds like a cool mod especially if you can use it alot for work. Just my personal opinion but I just switched from factory oil to Amsoil. It %100 syn oil. I have noticed a little bit of better gas mileage from in. I went with a 0w-30 only for warm temps though. Going to go to a heavier weight for the winter.
LOL..your avatar cracks me up. When I read about & saw that story, I knew it was cruel, but I laughed my a$$ off!
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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LOL..your avatar cracks me up. When I read about & saw that story, I knew it was cruel, but I laughed my a$$ off!
What story? Please share.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Fraser9698
Just got my wheels put on, what does everyone think? I like them.
I like your wheels. How's the ride with those big wheels?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SwivelMan
No expert here, but shouldn't you do it the other way around? Higher viscosity in summer for engine protection, lower in winter for quicker flow on startup? Probably less of a consideration with synth than if you were running dino-juice, anyway. I am running Amsoil 5w-30 and plan to run it year-round (ambient temps here vary from -30 to +90F).

Yes you are right, thicker in the summer and thin in the winter.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedunnigan


What kind of wheels?

Edit: [IMG]URL[/IMG] That is how you do it.

Time to drop that bad boy. Come on down, the air is nice down here.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ttrank
Yes you are right, thicker in the summer and thin in the winter.
I thought you had to worry about freezing in the winter with a thiner oil.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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They are 20" Sportmax(cheap) wheels. They look huge because of the angle of the picture. Is Amsoil an exclusive thing? The only place I've seen it around here is online.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Any oil brand is good. Synthetic is overkill imho unless you run force induction. The key is to change it often.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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you should get a nismo front bumper and paint the side sills
 
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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What size tires do you have on those 20's??
 
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