08 G35x AWD's Sport Package. Does it actually improves performance? What's included?
 

Hi All.
I'm looking to buy my 1st Infiniti this week.

What EXACTLY does the Sport Package include on the 2008 G35x AWD?

Does it actually IMPROVE performance?
Or is it just looks?

When will the 2008 G35x with the Sport Package actually hit showroom floors?


Thanks in advance.:o

From a performance standpoint, the only thing that is improved is the suspension. The rest are cosmetics (front bumper, side skirts, wheels, stitches in the seating, sport seats, paddle shifters, etc.)

What tire brand and size are on the 2008 G35X Sport?

For a non-x, the lsd makes a big difference, handling is noticeably better from the suspension and 18" wheels.

Plus, I think it comes with bigger brakes.

Why would you NOT want the package? Just the wheels and seats make it worth it.

From my research,
I think the ONLY feature Infiniti includes in the Sport Package for the G35x that actually improves performance is the +1" diameter wheels and tires.

I do not believe the other performance upgrades are given to the X.
In other words, the improved rear diff., the bigger brakes, and the stiffer suspension ARE NOT included in the Sport Package for the G35x.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

If my understanding is correct,
I'll save the money I'd have spent on the Sport Package and put it towards other mods. (Springs, Shocks, Wider+Larger wheels and tires, remote start)

You're correct that the larger brakes is not listed on the website for the 2008 X sport package. I assume that they are not included.

For the 07 G Sport I could not find any mention of a stiffer suspension on infiniti.com or in the 07 brochure. So if you are getting your info from the website just because it's not listed for the 08X does not mean it's not there.

Sport Tuning X sport 2008:

"Unique front suspension geometry, Tuning."

From www.infinitihelp.com

Not sure what that really means. It doesn't necessarily mean the suspension is any different from the regular G35x.

By definition, the word "unique" means that it HAS to be different.:dunno:

It is different. See spec matrix in Infinitihelp.com. After finding this out, I did some research on geometry tunning. It is very technical. It does not elude to the suspension being harder but suggests better opposing reaction to latteral forces.

FTR, Geometry tuning is one of those things that if you are slightly off, you will ruin your front tires.

I now see what your referring to in the spec matrix. But where it says "sport tuning - unique front suspension geometry, tuning" it has a "P" in the box for the G35x, which means Premium package? Ok, I'm confused or maybe I'm reading something wrong.

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Infiniti...ifications.htm

I think the "P" just refers to a package (like sport) not the premium package.
Also, note that the "P" in question only appears under the AWD column, supporting just package as premium also applies to the other models.

Car & Driver did a test where they took a car (I think it was a Porsche 944), and outfitted it with 15", 17" and 19" wheel & tire packages to see if handling got any better with the lower profile tires.

Can you guess what the answer was? Um, not much. In fact, there was barely any performance improvement, just a cosmetic improvement.

You can probably get better handling with WIDER wheels and tires; does the sport package give you that option?

I'll see if I can find any web links but I remember reading the article.

^^ +1

I would think suspension plays a much bigger part than wheel size. I do larger wheels just looks.

Wider width makes a HUGE difference.

Shrinking the sidewall is nothing compared to width.