lexusk8's Sedan Progression Thread
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lexusk8's Sedan Progression Thread
It started in August 2006 with the unfortunate loss of my last vehicle (2001 Lexus ES300). The car had 128K miles before it was put to rest.
Not too long after the accident, I received a generous check from my insurance company which allowed me to afford my 2003 Infiniti G35 RWD sedan (Brilliant Silver w/ charcoal interior, premium package "C"). Paid $16,000 cash to a private seller from Daytona Beach (41,290 miles on the date of purchase).
September 2006 - Bone stock photos
October 2006 - OEM clear corners
December 2006 - OEM Nissan 350Z intake tube
January 2007 - SuperBrightLEDs in trunk, license plate, door and clearance lights in headlamps
April 2007 - Window tint (30% on sides, 15% on rear)
August 2007 - Hawk HPS front brake pads
September 2007 - Stillen sway bars (front & rear) w/ bushings, 2005-06 OEM outer tailights, JDM right-hand battery cover
November 2007 - M3 replica lip spoiler, 'INFINITI' lettering emblem debadged, flat black painted grille
January 2008 - Eibach Pro-kit springs (1.1" drop all around), Stillen grounding wire kit, 19x8.5 HP Evos Racing wheels (wrapped in 245/35/19 General Exclaim UHP tires, +38 offset)
February 2008 - JDM Luminics deep yellow fog light bulbs
March 2008 - MOMO shifter
Before:
After:
April 2008 - Motordyne 5/16" plenum spacer
July 2008 - 2005-06 OEM sedan midpipe, Optima Red Top battery
August 2008 - NRG polished hood shocks
September 2008 - R1 Concepts cross-drilled and slotted front rotors, 2005-06 OEM reverse tailights
December 2008 - HKS Sport exhaust (rear axleback)
December 2008 - Replaced passenger side valve cover gasket (done on last month before powertrain warranty expired)
January - December 2009 (NO mods done; it was personally and financially a bad year for me)
A few action photos of the G:
September 2010 - Hawk HPS rear brake pads
October 2010 - Side marker blinker mod, OEM coupe 18's (wrapped in brand new Hankook Ventus v12 tires)
December 2010 - OEM Nismo side skirts
January 2011 - Strafe Nismo front bumper (fiberglass). It took me almost 3-4 hours to do the install since the bumper did not have pre-drilled holes! Haven't figured out what I'm gonna do with the air duct openings since the air ducts I received from Strafe are a bit undersized to fit in the openings unless I stretch and hold them in place with adhesive. Any input from you guys is much appreciated, thanks.
Soon to be installed: Authentic Nismo rear bumper underbody (if I can ever find one), Ionic Nismo replica, or paint the rear bottom to match.
Not too long after the accident, I received a generous check from my insurance company which allowed me to afford my 2003 Infiniti G35 RWD sedan (Brilliant Silver w/ charcoal interior, premium package "C"). Paid $16,000 cash to a private seller from Daytona Beach (41,290 miles on the date of purchase).
September 2006 - Bone stock photos
October 2006 - OEM clear corners
December 2006 - OEM Nissan 350Z intake tube
January 2007 - SuperBrightLEDs in trunk, license plate, door and clearance lights in headlamps
April 2007 - Window tint (30% on sides, 15% on rear)
August 2007 - Hawk HPS front brake pads
September 2007 - Stillen sway bars (front & rear) w/ bushings, 2005-06 OEM outer tailights, JDM right-hand battery cover
November 2007 - M3 replica lip spoiler, 'INFINITI' lettering emblem debadged, flat black painted grille
January 2008 - Eibach Pro-kit springs (1.1" drop all around), Stillen grounding wire kit, 19x8.5 HP Evos Racing wheels (wrapped in 245/35/19 General Exclaim UHP tires, +38 offset)
February 2008 - JDM Luminics deep yellow fog light bulbs
March 2008 - MOMO shifter
Before:
After:
April 2008 - Motordyne 5/16" plenum spacer
July 2008 - 2005-06 OEM sedan midpipe, Optima Red Top battery
August 2008 - NRG polished hood shocks
September 2008 - R1 Concepts cross-drilled and slotted front rotors, 2005-06 OEM reverse tailights
December 2008 - HKS Sport exhaust (rear axleback)
December 2008 - Replaced passenger side valve cover gasket (done on last month before powertrain warranty expired)
January - December 2009 (NO mods done; it was personally and financially a bad year for me)
A few action photos of the G:
September 2010 - Hawk HPS rear brake pads
October 2010 - Side marker blinker mod, OEM coupe 18's (wrapped in brand new Hankook Ventus v12 tires)
December 2010 - OEM Nismo side skirts
January 2011 - Strafe Nismo front bumper (fiberglass). It took me almost 3-4 hours to do the install since the bumper did not have pre-drilled holes! Haven't figured out what I'm gonna do with the air duct openings since the air ducts I received from Strafe are a bit undersized to fit in the openings unless I stretch and hold them in place with adhesive. Any input from you guys is much appreciated, thanks.
Soon to be installed: Authentic Nismo rear bumper underbody (if I can ever find one), Ionic Nismo replica, or paint the rear bottom to match.
Last edited by lexusk8; 01-04-2011 at 10:46 PM.
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