The title pretty much sums it up. I really like the Z, but there were a few issues, and I was tired of dealing with Nissan's crappy service. I had a very early Z (vin around 800), and after a year and a half I decided I wanted something nicer as my only car (I had a pretty nice Maxima as my second car when I bought the Z). The G is a 04 6MT sedan, sport and premium package, with the full body aero kit.

Anyway, I plan to install the Stoptech big brake kit and Nismo S-tune suspension from my Z. I have brought this up before, but I am looking for as many opinions as possible.

The S-tunes drop the Z by a little under 3/4" which from what I have read is close to 2" on the G. This seems like too much to align the car to spec. Opinions?

Also, anyone have any idea if the stock wheels will clear the Stoptech 13" kit.

I plan to add 19" Volk SF-Winnings soon, 19x8.5 (offset A, +38 all around), I would like to run 255/35 tires, or 245/40 or 35 if the 255's are not possible. Are 255's all around possible, opinions?

That is it for now, sorry for the long post, I am sure it will not be the last. I look foward to joining you in my Journey to automotive bliss....

2003 Nissan 350Z
--19" I-forged Aero's w/ Bridgestone S-03's --Nismo S-tune Suspension, Intake, Ti Shifter, Radiator and Oil Caps --Stoptech BBK w/ 4 SS lines --Top Secret C/F Front Diffuser

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remember to take off your intake tube.

G35S 6MT
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts
JWT popcharger + Z-tube
Stillen True Dual Exhaust
6-wire ground kit

 

hey..u might want to post ur question up on the wheels seciton..

Will you be gettin this anytime soon..or still pondering?

 

No way on earth the stoptechs fit the stock wheels.

--Steve

 

jran76 -

Good to hear that you will no longer be door challenged. welcome to the fold. you should cross-post the brakes question, pointed out above.

As for a 2" drop, that's a lot! You will def need camber kits, however, still not sure if it will be back in spec.

I know you are gonna enjoy it here!

Cheers, ted



'03 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
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WOW your Z is sick!!! I would trade you for my Full Aero sports sedan ... Anyway nice to hear your getting a G. iLLG

Wat'ssss Realllyyyy Goooodddd!!!!!

 

Good luck with the trade. I did this recently and am very happy with the G, more so than the Z.

2004 Diamond Graphite Infiniti G35 Sedan
Z Intake Tube
5% Tint
ZAINO

 

Can you guys sum up why you are getting rid (or got rid) of your Z's?

[i]<font color=red>BoneDaddy
2003.5 Garnet Fire, Premium, Aero, Sport & Debadged

 

I will get the car on Saturday, it is a done deal....

The reason: a few minor problems, I did not like Nissan's service, I wanted something with a little more luxury, and hopefully slightly better build quality (more along the lines of my Maxima)....

2003 Nissan 350Z
--19" I-forged Aero's w/ Bridgestone S-03's --Nismo S-tune Suspension, Intake, Ti Shifter, Radiator and Oil Caps --Stoptech BBK w/ 4 SS lines --Top Secret C/F Front Diffuser

 

dang, that's a nice Z. welcome to the club. u'll be happy with ur G. is the build quality in the Z not as good? i would figure its about the same . .

 

BoneDaddy - What he said, and more...

2004 Diamond Graphite Infiniti G35 Sedan
Z Intake Tube
5% Tint
ZAINO

 

jran:

Your Z was one sweet looking ride my friend.

I still would love to own one, so that is why I am curious about why you guys are getting rid of your rides.

I had plenty of fit and finish issues with my G sedan, but I attribute that to being a first year build

[i]<font color=red>BoneDaddy
2003.5 Garnet Fire, Premium, Aero, Sport & Debadged

 

I think a lot of my Z fit and finish issues were because it was an early production model (VIN #864). I don't have my expectations set too high.

My 97 Maxima was much better than the Z, and I bought it with 60,000 miles. If the G is closer to the Maxima than the Z I will be satisfied....

2003 Nissan 350Z
--19" I-forged Aero's w/ Bridgestone S-03's --Nismo S-tune Suspension, Intake, Ti Shifter, Radiator and Oil Caps --Stoptech BBK w/ 4 SS lines --Top Secret C/F Front Diffuser

 

Actually, I had an 04 that rattled a lot and just didn't seem like they spent a whole lot of time putting the interior together. However, it was still a great car.

2004 Diamond Graphite Infiniti G35 Sedan
Z Intake Tube
5% Tint
ZAINO