Yet another proud owner -- Got my Blue Slate G35 6MT!
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by max2k1
That's odd because all of Infiniti's pkg descriptions seem to indicate otherwise .....
Maybe I can sue 'em after I get my car
Maybe I can sue 'em after I get my car

= no HVAC vents.
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Gongratz Goofy.... beautiful.
I'd love to hear more about the 6MT once it's broken in a little.
Synchros are suposed to be improved....
Also how does the clutch compare?
- pedal effort changed +- ??
- Is the engagement still up high?
- any change to linearity of engagement (grabby/smooth)
LOL... sorry for all the ??
I'm anxious to try the MT myself
I'd love to hear more about the 6MT once it's broken in a little.
Synchros are suposed to be improved....
Also how does the clutch compare?
- pedal effort changed +- ??
- Is the engagement still up high?
- any change to linearity of engagement (grabby/smooth)
LOL... sorry for all the ??
I'm anxious to try the MT myself
What's the engagement? The shifting itself is a bit sticky as I've said before, but once you throw the shifter, it really locks into place. I also love the forgiving "sweet spot." On my Mazda6, I had to really lift the pedal half way from the floor just at the right spot because I press on the throttle. If you're even a little bit off, you feel the jolts. With the G35, it's smooth like Hondas. I think I stalled it several times already (somehow, the car knows to restart the engine???), because I lifted the clutch off the floor too much. But even if you don't hit that sweet spot, the car still travels smoothly and gracefully, if I may add.

I'm sorry for my general babble talk, since i don't know manual transmission terminology too well.
2) Yes, the ambient lights stay on as long as your parking/headlights are turned on. I hope there's an on-off switch somewhere, or on the LCD. It's not obtrusive at all at night. What kept getting my attention was, ironically, the "ON" LED on the push-button ignition! It's fairly bright, and when you turn your steering wheel just enough, you see the yellow/orange pop in your sight.
3) Nope, no rear AC vents! I was shocked! It's bad enough the middle console glove is practically unusable. If you need more space, you can remove the cup holder plastic tray that sits under the armrest (where the RCA inputs are).
Originally Posted by GoofyG28
3) Nope, no rear AC vents! I was shocked! It's bad enough the middle console glove is practically unusable. If you need more space, you can remove the cup holder plastic tray that sits under the armrest (where the RCA inputs are).
This is not to take away from Goofy's very justified pleasure in his new cаr. The lack of rear vents would not be a big deal for me, in truth, because we very seldom have rear seat passengers.
Last edited by DWP; Nov 8, 2006 at 03:11 PM.
Originally Posted by DWP
This is not to take away from Goofy's very justified pleasure in his new cаr. The lack of rear vents would not be a big deal for me, in truth, because we very seldom have rear seat passengers.
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by GoofyG28
I would assume that the car still has vents under the driver and front passenger seats like most cars do.
That's the way the 1st gen is.
A/C through the center console.
Heat under the seats.



Congratulations and enjoy!


