Hey guys, new member/owner 07 G35X. Traded in my 04 BMW z4 less than a week ago. Not loving my new X yet....it needs an alignment/balancing which the dealer is doing this weekend (plus no more convertible). Only got it up to 105mph so far, backed off due to shaking. Hopefully the balancing /alignment will fix that I can can really hit it.

So I'm new to modding and after reading for the past three days I think I have a realistic list of things I can afford. Hoping for comments on what order to do them in, take into account it will probably be weeks in between each mod due to my budget. I'll take all comments as helpful, let me know if any of these are a waste of money and if there is a specific brand/model that is the best for the buck...I can't afford the best of anything . Any other mods I should consider that are budget friendly would be appreciated.

Performance:
ECU programming (mainly for limiter removal and possible gpm gain -60mile commute)
Performance Chip (do I really need it if I do the ecu)
Front Sway Bar
Short Intake

Aesthetics:
Tints
Remote Starter (not sure if this is possible since keyfob)
grille (recessed)
7 or 10" sub and amp (not enough bass)
Light smoke lights (maybe)
Spoiler
Wind Deflectors
Kick Plates (illuminated)
Door handle leds

Thanks for the help

 

coilovers before anything else you'll thank me for this

If you do go with coilovers make sure that its for the AWD i just put mine in.
you can search my mod thread that i put up.

 

ecu is good but that should be the last engine mod... as in do the intake and exhaust first then the ecu.
no chip
not sure on the sway bar setup but usually people do the rear first or both at the same time.
id suggest the engine ground mod... everyone thinks its the best thing to do and great bang for buck

coilovers are great but usually really expensive.

thats my 2 cents worth

 

Thanks freakta, I looked at coilovers, over my budget for now, everything I found was over $2k.

 

I got my BC coilovers from B2 for 900$
also for the intake R2C makes a really solid one but it kinda on the expensive side... Injen is another choice

 

Does that include install or just parts? If no install, can you estimate what it costs for install? I def couldn't handle this.

 

the intake install is simply. just a few bolts and a few plugs. the ground kit is the same just take off a nut put on a wire and raplace the nut. the catback exhaust is pretty simple as long as you dont run into rust. the hardest part would be getting the car in the air. the ecu program/dyno tune would be the most expensive and thats done by a pro.

coilovers i havent done on this car so i cant help but they are pretty easy with an experienced friend and some beer

 

lol dont worry i have had pretty much no car experience when it comes to mods. if you take a look through this forum everything you ever need to know is here.

like freakta said the intake is super easy take out your old one then stick pipes in to pipes.

unfortunately that price didnt include install, i did it all myself it was actually pretty easy as long as you have the right tools and i would take a friend because its alot easier and faster. the coilover install is kinda self explanatory since there is only one way it can go.

again i have basically no experience and i manage to do it so i m sure really anyone can do it again this forum is your bible to success!

 

have fun moddin!

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. Just bought the fujita intakes, got a great price for the dual intake kit ($275). Also ordered the weathertech clip in wind deflectors. Next purchase will be the strut braces and sway bars. From what I read on the forums, the stock front sway bar is adequate but the rear is undersized. Does it matter if I only upgrade the rear or do I need to do both? Plan on getting front and rear strut braces in a few days. If anyone has suggestions for the G35x (awd) products please let me know.

 

^ where u planning to get em from

 

I have no idea ....doing research tonight to see which brands are better. Definitely going for something budget friendly.

Research so far is confusing, some posts say you can use the ones for the Journey, others say you can't....worried about buying them and not fitting my awd.

 

let us know

 

I looked into stillen and eibach....both don't have sway bars for the X model....wtf.....anyone here install bars on their X?

 

anyone know if the GTspec bar works for the X...Part #: GTS-SUS-1349