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

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Old May 24, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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swing by an Autozone or Advance Auto Parts and get your battery read (free)
 
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Old May 24, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Have a long trip coming up. What are the general checks i should perform before proceeding?

I know tire pressure and coolant level. Anything else i should check? Oil change was done 500 miles ago.
Your oil should be checked regularly, especially on these engines, they're prone to burning oil.

Recommend every time you fill your gas tank or sooner, you check it.

Keep in mind, you want to check after you're done filling up, so the engine has time to cool down and the oil has time to settle back down into the pan so you get a proper reading.\\

Also check Power steering and brake fluids, washer fluid, and your wiper condition.
 
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Old May 24, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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While I agree with regular oil checks, a VQ will not give an accurite reading in the span of a fuel up
 
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Old May 24, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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While I agree with regular oil checks, a VQ will not give an accurite reading in the span of a fuel up
As I was writing it I was thinking that, a fill up isn't long enough on this thing.

Ideally the car should sit for longer than that. Our engines especially seem to need to sit longer than 'average' to give an accurate reading, don't know the reasoning, but it's important to note.
 
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Old May 24, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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I don't know why they're like that, but it pissed me off when I first got the car and figured out that it had to sit for close to a half hour before it would get a decent read.
I've found it useful, since I park on a level surface at work, to just check it at each "paycheck"
 
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Old May 24, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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my friend is selling some megan resonated test pipes for really cheap. I want to get some more power out of my car, but worried about getting nasty rasp. i currently have mr hr y pipe and megan oe-rs exhaust, and the sound is beautiful. i don't want to ruin the nice sound it has...thoughts? worth it?
 
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Old May 24, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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my friend is selling some megan resonated test pipes for really cheap. I want to get some more power out of my car, but worried about getting nasty rasp. i currently have mr hr y pipe and megan oe-rs exhaust, and the sound is beautiful. i don't want to ruin the nice sound it has...thoughts? worth it?
Way too raspy for me I had them switched to art pipes way better in my opinion but now I'm selling them after I had them for 3months let me know if your interested
 
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Old May 24, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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Got to be really careful with test pipes on a VQ, I've heard many exhaust ruined by TP.
That being said, it's hard to go wrong with ART pipes, one of my very favorite VQ exhausts of all time is a 350z with the shockwave and ART pipes.
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NFSP G35
I don't know why they're like that, but it pissed me off when I first got the car and figured out that it had to sit for close to a half hour before it would get a decent read.
I've found it useful, since I park on a level surface at work, to just check it at each "paycheck"
Lol, when I was checking my oil with my friend, I had turned of the car 10 min ago, and showed him different readings he was shocked ha

Originally Posted by NFSP G35
Got to be really careful with test pipes on a VQ, I've heard many exhaust ruined by TP.
That being said, it's hard to go wrong with ART pipes, one of my very favorite VQ exhausts of all time is a 350z with the shockwave and ART pipes.
Yep, but I hear people say the ART pipes having issues with cracking?
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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This may be totally out there but im curious. What is, is there, proper etiquette to acknowledge my fellow G drivers seen on the road? Do you give them the Ali G "westside" hand gesture or what I like to call "wicked". I've only owned mine since February. Should I join a club?
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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If its stock, short look to see if they look back.

If it's modded. Middle finger up cause you hatin' on their ride.

 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Im going to see if I can get a good answer here before making a thread.

I just bought a set of OEM 19" Rays from a coupe.
I also have a set of OEM 17" wheels that came with my 2003 sedan.

I need a set of lug nuts that will fit both.

Here are my wants:

Locking lug nuts
Blue anodized / cap (If blue isnt around I would like black)

I wouldnt think it would be that hard but its tough finding nice lugs for OEM wheels.
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Coworker of mine got some two sets of Rotora BBK's from a Civic. 4 pot I believe but it's a possibility that it's a 6. I have to confirm. Wondering if I get brackets for them, would they fit the G? Also, worth it over stock brakes? And lastly, possible to use one front for the fronts and the other front for my rears? I'm not concerned about whether it's worth buying them because if I did buy them, it would probably be for dirt cheap, by dirt cheap I mean nearly free.
 
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Old May 26, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Need some advice, have ~2000 for mod money. I'm considering purchasing flawless condition 350z track edition rays powdercoated gunmetal without tires for 1000. Add in tires and that's 1700. Would you guys get cheaper rims (like coupe 18s) and have money for other things, or would you buy the rims? Thanks
 

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Old May 26, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Personally, I'd go for better looking wheels.
 
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