OK - since we have gone into the extreem of adding power to street vehicles, here is what i think is the best example, I would ride this past all of your examples and I dont think they woulld catch it, this is the definition of the word sick:

"Jay soon began taking us on a techno-tour of the bike telling us that the power for this sleek beast was a C18 Allison Rolls Royce Jet Engine, the same type used in a Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter! Jay also explained that this was a shaft driven turbine engine and was capable of turning at 60,000 RPM. After the engine is fired up (literally), then the power goes to the rear wheel through a home made two-speed tranny, and when cranking this bad boy puts out 450 ft/lbs of torque"

http://www.rideontv.com/episodes/CRN0005/leno.html

Take a listen:

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....3F841089C2&p=0

 

Yeah, but who would want a Civic?

 

funny to see the responses in this thread.....
G37 vs. G35 etc etc... why do you guys care so much what
others think? ...really...i know people who believe their acura
rsx is nicer than my G35 coupe...so what does it matter?
you like your g35 coupe...then keep it...you dont need
approval from nobody..the g37 cant take anything away
from the g35's curves...its there to stay...nothing can be
done about that....but yeah i agree once the g37 is modded
it will be absolutely great looking just like a g35 that is
modded...so everybody calm down..with the bashing...

 

Perhaps the hundreds of thousands of people that own them now.

 

WOW! So much hostility between G owners over the new model (G37). It's like the one family member that no one likes that usually ruins a family get together. Yes, it's the new generation G that has to have improvements over the older generation, so there is no argument there. Looks are subjective, what is appealing to one person, may not appeal to another. Discussing Supras and Civics in this forum is really dumb to even mention. We should stop and see what Infiniti is trying to accomplish with the G37. In my opinion (and it is ONLY my opinion) Infiniti is going for the Luxury look rather than the Sporty look. The rear spoiler has been replaced by a chrome strip and the front grill has been flattened somewhat from the previous year's oval shaped grill. There other subtle changes to suggest Luxury Coupe rather than Sport Coupe. There isn't any basis to start arguments between G35 vs G37.

 

I disagree. The G37 is the successor to the G35 coupe and therefore will inevitably be compared to the car it is replacing. I think it is completely fair and valid to compare the two, especially on a G35 enthusiast website. I also don't see anything wrong with G35 owners/enthusiasts expressing their disappointment and criticisms of the styling changes with the new model. But unfortunately some defensive G37 fans/supporters apparently do. You would think some of these guys designed the G37 themselves or are G37 dealers by their responses to G35 guys who are posting negative opinions and legitimate criticisms about the G37's exterior styling.

BTW, what do the obviously fake/non-functional side ducts in the front fascia of the sport bumber of the G37 suggest about Infiniti's styling direction? What was Infiniti trying to accomplish with this?

 

Don't misunderstand what my point was. I did not suggest that anyone not present their views, likes and dislikes. I merely suggested that we shouldn't have full blown arguments over this. As far as the fake air dams in the lower front, it's the one thing Infiniti did to attract some of the sport coupe customers. As I said this was strictly my opinion and don't think that anyone outside the Nissan organization really knows what Infiniti's marketing strategy is. Look at the sales figures for the Q45. How can they even justify stocking parts for that model. They are just not selling Q45's.

 

I agree - This board is the perfect place to discuss and point out what each person thinks is a positive or a negative about the new and improved G37.

You and other G35 (not all but some) owners may not like the new style, fine. But while we have not defended but stated our opinion in reply, a lot of people were coming out with shortsighted, instant reactions that were ignorant and deserved the kind of replies that they got. Contrary to what some may think, we are not all Infiniti employees (myself included; I am not even in the auto industry).

The gripes and moans on some of the early posters are now faded, and the commentary today is mostly all straight forward who would buy what and for why. This kind of back and fourth are what Blogs are all about, and kept civilized as many posts have been, we can all learn more from everyone's opinion. I am sure when these new cars start rolling out the drivers will want to associate with the same owners in G35 meets because deep down they will all share the same thing, a passion for driving, a desire to own something unique and not overpay for a European hood ornament or a poor quality underpowered US car.

 

I sure dont like the new design... I like the G35 much, much better... the G37 is a real disappointment... but I'll probably get one anyways.

You know its always possible the look will grow to be liked.

I know I didn't like the 350Z when it first came out. I liked the 300ZX design much better.

But not any more. I like the 350Z better now.

So who knows... We'll just have to wait and see.

 

Yeah whatever. Insult away. You believe and write whatever you want. It speaks volumes about you. Judging by the replies to your posts the informed amongst us don't take your stuff too seriously anyway.

BTW, I thought you were leaving this forum.

 

What do you mean exactly? I'm not trying to be a smarta*s but look at the Mercedes R class. It has fake ducts as well (I'm pretty sure, I could be wrong). Maybe not the AMG model but the 350 and 500 do. Yes, the R class is not a luxury sports coupe but it is a Mercedes. You would think details like that are not acceptable on a car of that prestige.

 

You might as well stop trying to figure out some of the statements on here, because a lot of them have no logic behind them. Some people just want to complain.

 

My fist post on the G37 looks:

It's becoming politically incorrect on this forum to disagree with the new looks of the G37. You’ll be called different things. So what are we supposed to do now agree to something that isn't true? All things considered I do prefer the looks of the G35 and trust me I wanted the G37 to look better so I could get a fresh car in a year or so. Now I don't know what I'll get.

 

I wouldn't look at it that way. I love the new G. I didnt like it at first.. pictures sucked etc..etc. but when i saw it in person at the NYIAS i was absolutely sold. On the flipside some who have seen it in person didnt like it. If you don't like the new G.. that's cool. If you havent seen it in person (and you really want to like it) then check it out at the dealership around august. You just might be surprised at how well it looks in the flesh.

Now as far as your other statement I dissagree. No one is going to fault you for not liking the car.. well.. let me take that back.. there are those who'll say anything just to get attention. You "will" get feedback if you start making assumptions or comparisons that others dont agree with.... (i.e new g37 looks like a civic or it should be an SUV considering how high it is or 0-60 times should be in the 4 second timeframe or it looks nothing like the concept etc..).

Your opinion counts.. but you better be ready to back up what you say. This is by far the most aggresive car forum i've been involved with. That's good and bad. Good because you'll usually find the latest news here along with enthusiastic members.. bad because you'll have to wade through way too many posts full of crap.IMO

bm

 

The G37 does it for me maybe because it will be my first Infiniti and I'm not trying to compare it to the 35. Models do change, however and for some the manufacturer's don't always get it right. I try not to be too critical and just enjoy it. If I was too critical about aesthetics I wouldn't own anything...I liked my wife better at 22 also

Did I just say that??