Just test drove and got some questions
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I have a 08 G35xS and I've only felt minor body roll when taking hairpin turns. Its a great car and i'm glad i did get the S package with it.
The all-wheel is great also. In Feb we had sleet and snow and car handled beautifully.
The all-wheel is great also. In Feb we had sleet and snow and car handled beautifully.
Every car on the market will exhibit some body roll through turns.
The lack of sport seats on that X probably exaggerated the body roll you felt.
For those of you commenting on the sport package, keep in mind the regular and sport package springs are IDENTICAL. The brochure for the car does not mention a 'sport tuned suspension' as part of the sport package for that exact reason; the G37 coupe's S package suspension is indeed different, but not on the sedan.
Comparing a R32 to a G35 is comparing apples and oranges, but I can see where the comparison comes from; STI/EVOs get cross shopped with the G35 pretty often in my area.
PM me with any specific commentary/questions.
The lack of sport seats on that X probably exaggerated the body roll you felt.
For those of you commenting on the sport package, keep in mind the regular and sport package springs are IDENTICAL. The brochure for the car does not mention a 'sport tuned suspension' as part of the sport package for that exact reason; the G37 coupe's S package suspension is indeed different, but not on the sedan.
Comparing a R32 to a G35 is comparing apples and oranges, but I can see where the comparison comes from; STI/EVOs get cross shopped with the G35 pretty often in my area.
PM me with any specific commentary/questions.
Originally Posted by Mike@RiversideInfiniti
For those of you commenting on the sport package, keep in mind the regular and sport package springs are IDENTICAL. The brochure for the car does not mention a 'sport tuned suspension' as part of the sport package for that exact reason; the G37 coupe's S package suspension is indeed different, but not on the sedan.
I know that the g35x and the g35xS are the same though.
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Originally Posted by rpm&my_G35
You are correct. Snow mode only changes initial throttle response much like starting a manual in second gear in snowy/icy road conditions to get the car moving. The car is always AWD when it detects slippy. But when there is no slipping it's 100% RWD.
would body roll really prevent you from changing cars? just like someone said earlier, all cars have body roll...some cars you can just feel less of it, and there are many variables that contribute to this...i don't think this is any reason to not buy a car personally
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Originally Posted by FuzzyNips
I live in Chicago and just spent my first winter with an 07 G35X. The car handled the snow without a problem, even though the stock tires aren't very good all-season's (see Tirerack reviews).
As far as the body roll is concerned, it is definitely there, but I have read that getting better tires helps eleviate some of it. I'm not too technical so I don't quite understand how better tires would reduce body roll but I do know that I will be putting Pirelli PZero Nero M+S tires on before next winter. I had them on my last car (Subaru WRX) and they completely transformed that car's performance in every weather condition.
The bottom line is that I really wouldn't let the body roll stop you from owning such an amazing automobile because I don't see too many other options that provide the sporty (yet classy) look of the G35 combined with the all-wheel drive capabilities at this price point. The BMW 335XI sedan is the only other car that I compared the G35X to and when you equip the BMW comparable to the G (with premium package), you'll be spending several thousand extra. If you want a dedicated AWD car with more sporty handling, either modify the G35X's suspension or get an EVO or STI.
Get the 2008 G35XS and come back here and thank me (and the rest of us).
As far as the body roll is concerned, it is definitely there, but I have read that getting better tires helps eleviate some of it. I'm not too technical so I don't quite understand how better tires would reduce body roll but I do know that I will be putting Pirelli PZero Nero M+S tires on before next winter. I had them on my last car (Subaru WRX) and they completely transformed that car's performance in every weather condition.
The bottom line is that I really wouldn't let the body roll stop you from owning such an amazing automobile because I don't see too many other options that provide the sporty (yet classy) look of the G35 combined with the all-wheel drive capabilities at this price point. The BMW 335XI sedan is the only other car that I compared the G35X to and when you equip the BMW comparable to the G (with premium package), you'll be spending several thousand extra. If you want a dedicated AWD car with more sporty handling, either modify the G35X's suspension or get an EVO or STI.
Get the 2008 G35XS and come back here and thank me (and the rest of us).
Car makers tend to find a nice compromise between handling and comfort as that is what most people want. An all out performance tire like an ultra or max performance summer will probably out handle any stock tire but it will be stiffer (ie: harsher ride) and wear quicker (different rubber compound).
Any tire that has M+S is an all season so it is not going to give you the best cornering performance that is available.
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well the other car I'm thinking of is the R32. I'm not the world's sportiest driver but I want a decently quick and good handling car. The R32 handled it's weight very well when I pushed it.
Granted the G35xs rear wheel bias felt amazing on turns and other aspects of handling.
Again thank you all for your replies and it seems I'll get responses from my grad schools mid July and hopefully soon after I'll be picking a car
Granted the G35xs rear wheel bias felt amazing on turns and other aspects of handling.
Again thank you all for your replies and it seems I'll get responses from my grad schools mid July and hopefully soon after I'll be picking a car
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