Mod Help for 07 G35X
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Mod Help for 07 G35X
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
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
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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
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
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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
coilovers i havent done on this car so i cant help but they are pretty easy with an experienced friend and some beer
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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!
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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.
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