My FIRST post, FIRST 2008 G35 sedan and FIRST mods
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My wife just doesn't get my obsession with cars and projects in general..... The problem is that once I start and have a vision I NEED to get it done or it's all I think about. I did all this stuff in about 4 weeks with Christmas and new years in between.
I do the same thing with houses when I go to renovate them - it consumes me til its done.
There are still some things I'd like to do to the car but I feel great driving it for a while
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You guys have shaped me... 
That's the reason I specifically didn't want and x. First, not much white stuff around here and second, I have the 4x4 Diesel Excursion for that.
That's the reason I specifically didn't want and x. First, not much white stuff around here and second, I have the 4x4 Diesel Excursion for that.
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Well, I bought my first G last month and super happy with the car so far! Fast, smooth and fun to drive. A 2008 G35 Sedan Sport Auto. 84k mikes
I've been searching through threads here for the last month and gained so much information from you all and previous posts. What a great site!
The car started out completely stock and just couldn't wait to start making some necessary changes and maintenance items. I did All these things myself which saved me $$$$ big time and much satisfaction. I think it looks like how it should have come out from the factory. The new cars being produced have so many of these changes built in them now. Anyway, I think it looks pretty good and wanted to share with you all.
First things done:
-Remove throttle bodies and cleaned (didn't disconnect but still had high idle for a little)
-Seafoam intake and in fuel (idles smooth now!)
-Mobil one oil and Nissan filter
-Trans drain and fill (next one at next oil change) Nissan Matic-S
-One wheel bearing
(Next is differential oil and radiator flush)
Interior:
-Replace the scratched steering wheel bezel and door pulls. What a difference and all feels fresh and new again.
-Full clean and detail of the light grey leather
Exterior:
- Front Nismo Chin Spoiler
- Rear G37 Spoiler with added back-up cam (these cars a bitch to see behind) OEM
- Set of M35 19" sport wheels and 20mm spacers OEM
- Eibach Pro kit springs
- Tinted windows
- Lightly tinted rear tail lenses to take off the sharp factory red
- Opened headlights and painted (little different)
- Rewired headlight so light and amber (now red) come on together....my running lights!
- Blacked out the top with gloss vinyl (removed shark fin first for ease) Still a pain to do!
- Vinyl rear diffuser area Matte/satin
- Painted front grill (left chrome edges) plastidip
- Debadged rear Infiniti
- Platinum paint got the full treatment with clay bar, 3M compound buffing, polishing pad, then wax. Paint is slippery smooth now.
I've been searching through threads here for the last month and gained so much information from you all and previous posts. What a great site!
The car started out completely stock and just couldn't wait to start making some necessary changes and maintenance items. I did All these things myself which saved me $$$$ big time and much satisfaction. I think it looks like how it should have come out from the factory. The new cars being produced have so many of these changes built in them now. Anyway, I think it looks pretty good and wanted to share with you all.
First things done:
-Remove throttle bodies and cleaned (didn't disconnect but still had high idle for a little)
-Seafoam intake and in fuel (idles smooth now!)
-Mobil one oil and Nissan filter
-Trans drain and fill (next one at next oil change) Nissan Matic-S
-One wheel bearing
(Next is differential oil and radiator flush)
Interior:
-Replace the scratched steering wheel bezel and door pulls. What a difference and all feels fresh and new again.
-Full clean and detail of the light grey leather
Exterior:
- Front Nismo Chin Spoiler
- Rear G37 Spoiler with added back-up cam (these cars a bitch to see behind) OEM
- Set of M35 19" sport wheels and 20mm spacers OEM
- Eibach Pro kit springs
- Tinted windows
- Lightly tinted rear tail lenses to take off the sharp factory red
- Opened headlights and painted (little different)
- Rewired headlight so light and amber (now red) come on together....my running lights!
- Blacked out the top with gloss vinyl (removed shark fin first for ease) Still a pain to do!
- Vinyl rear diffuser area Matte/satin
- Painted front grill (left chrome edges) plastidip
- Debadged rear Infiniti
- Platinum paint got the full treatment with clay bar, 3M compound buffing, polishing pad, then wax. Paint is slippery smooth now.
Where did you find the chin spoiler?! I have an s and can't find one anywhere!!!
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Hey - I replied to your new thread yesterday. Be sure to subscribe to it so you see when people respond. Here's what I wrote and good luck:
They do still have them and can be purchased right from Nissan/Infiniti (OEM Part). I got mine last month and came color matched and painted perfectly. I will try to find what I paid but called a few Nissan and Infiniti dealers and were different prices for sure. Guy even gave me some 15% of promo they had going. Ended up getting it from Infiniti
part# K610-JK26A
Pics of it here:
My FIRST post, FIRST 2008 G35 sedan and FIRST mods
They do still have them and can be purchased right from Nissan/Infiniti (OEM Part). I got mine last month and came color matched and painted perfectly. I will try to find what I paid but called a few Nissan and Infiniti dealers and were different prices for sure. Guy even gave me some 15% of promo they had going. Ended up getting it from Infiniti
part# K610-JK26A
Pics of it here:
My FIRST post, FIRST 2008 G35 sedan and FIRST mods
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Thanks man! you're the first to notice or comment on it so I guess it blends in okay. I haven't seen anyone do the headlights like this so I thought I'd give it a shot. I like it so far. kinda has a mean look and looks like a halo ring in some ways.. It keeps that little hint of chrome going on the few locations left.
I taped it off with 1/4" pin striping before it sanded and painted the rest.
I taped it off with 1/4" pin striping before it sanded and painted the rest.
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I don't think I will be doing any intake, exhaust or tunes. From the research it seems that Nissan Pretty much maxed out this engines potential (unless supercharged or turbo) especially considering there's an intake and exhaust for every three cylinders and already flowing very well. I don't think the return on investment is very good for the projected 20 hp gain or so. Most people can't really even feel that, and track numbers I've seen have only improved times of 1/4 mile by .5 sec max. (14 to 13.5 or so).
If it wanted to make the car SOUND more throaty and deepen the tone of the exhaust I would consider it, but I have a 1967 Camaro street car for that
I do like the sound for sure!
I wish these cars were like my diesel excursion where I can pop in a 100 h.p. tune and be done with it, but it's just not happening.
I WILL likely do sway bars and maybe strut tower brace to allow me to go faster through the turns and really be "faster"
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You did a great job on your G! I like how flush your wheels are. Thats how I want mine. I have an 05x. Its as good as my 4x4 ranger in snow! She just drove thru 12in.of snow Like it wasnt there!Handles great in the corners on dry road.