Just joined the G club!
#1
05-13-2013, 05:47 PM
Just joined the G club! ( for real this time)
So I posted awhile back saying I got a G35 Coupe, but it turned out that I didn't end up getting that one due to hidden body damage.
A week later I managed to find another Black 04 G35 Coupe in better condition and less miles! Really the only thing bad about it is the tow hook cover from the front is missing. If anyone has a spare obsidian black tow hook cover sitting around please hit me up.
Anyways, I got it with 88k miles and the body is as straight as can be and without a spot of rust(except the exhaust bolts of course... lol). I'm pretty happy with it so far! Rear tires are brand new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus!
I have done a few things to it so far. The previous owner took it to a mechanic and the idiot mechanic put Synthetic GL5 transmission fluid in it. So as soon as I found that out I swapped the transmission fluid out with Synchromesh(which is GL4 compatible). It shifts soo much smoother now, I suggest if you have a notchy transmission to try out Synchromesh. I also changed the oil with a semi-synthetic(I change oil every 3-4k miles) and put the larger capacity WIX oil filter in.
I have purchased a Stillen Air Intake Kit(intake + z-tube) and it should be here this week. I also plan on getting some high-flow cats and buy UpRev.
Any cheap or close to free mods you can do to the car? Is it worth it porting out your own lower plenum? Or with a non-uprev engine is a plenum spacer enough?
Anyways just wanted to keep you guys updated! I'll be frequenting the forum now.
A week later I managed to find another Black 04 G35 Coupe in better condition and less miles! Really the only thing bad about it is the tow hook cover from the front is missing. If anyone has a spare obsidian black tow hook cover sitting around please hit me up.
Anyways, I got it with 88k miles and the body is as straight as can be and without a spot of rust(except the exhaust bolts of course... lol). I'm pretty happy with it so far! Rear tires are brand new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus!
I have done a few things to it so far. The previous owner took it to a mechanic and the idiot mechanic put Synthetic GL5 transmission fluid in it. So as soon as I found that out I swapped the transmission fluid out with Synchromesh(which is GL4 compatible). It shifts soo much smoother now, I suggest if you have a notchy transmission to try out Synchromesh. I also changed the oil with a semi-synthetic(I change oil every 3-4k miles) and put the larger capacity WIX oil filter in.
I have purchased a Stillen Air Intake Kit(intake + z-tube) and it should be here this week. I also plan on getting some high-flow cats and buy UpRev.
Any cheap or close to free mods you can do to the car? Is it worth it porting out your own lower plenum? Or with a non-uprev engine is a plenum spacer enough?
Anyways just wanted to keep you guys updated! I'll be frequenting the forum now.
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05-13-2013, 09:49 PM
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So I just finished at the dealership and I am now the proud owner of a Black Obsidian 2004 6MT Coupe!
It has 91k miles on it but it had only one owner and he is a 50+ yr old man. It had all the maintenance logs and all of the service was done at the local Sewell infiniti dealer! No wrecks or anything and the carfax looked super clean!
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I don't have the car yet because I'm making them repaint the front and rear bumper and replace the door lock actuators but I should have it by weeks end!
It is completely stock and showed no signs of ever having been modded. Just had the normally wear and tear of driving it. Looks like it was just a daily driver for the guy. I actually got in touch with the original owner and sure enough he was a 50+ yr old lawyer who just drove it to work each day! I attached some pictures that the dealer took of it! It should look a lot better once they have fully detailed it and such! It sure is bone stock looking though!
I plan on doing a few little mods to it like a z-tube and maybe some exterior mods but nothing too crazy yet.
Any suggestions on what to do to it?
It has 91k miles on it but it had only one owner and he is a 50+ yr old man. It had all the maintenance logs and all of the service was done at the local Sewell infiniti dealer! No wrecks or anything and the carfax looked super clean!
Carfax Link
I don't have the car yet because I'm making them repaint the front and rear bumper and replace the door lock actuators but I should have it by weeks end!
It is completely stock and showed no signs of ever having been modded. Just had the normally wear and tear of driving it. Looks like it was just a daily driver for the guy. I actually got in touch with the original owner and sure enough he was a 50+ yr old lawyer who just drove it to work each day! I attached some pictures that the dealer took of it! It should look a lot better once they have fully detailed it and such! It sure is bone stock looking though!
I plan on doing a few little mods to it like a z-tube and maybe some exterior mods but nothing too crazy yet.
Any suggestions on what to do to it?
#4
05-15-2013, 04:04 PM
Thanks guys! I'm super excited about the car!
I have a few things planned for it.
Performance Mods: Stillen z-tube & intake, Motordyne 1/2 Plenum spacer, Stillen High Flow Cats or Art pipes, UpRev dyno tune.
Suspension: Stillen sway bars(front and rear) and Stillen strut tower brace.
Exterior: Debadge trunk except for infiniti emblem, get a debadged black grill, Wheels ( Maybe XXR 530), Window Tint(probably the first thing I'll do)
I picked up one of the HKS knock off exhausts for $150 on craigslist. I'm not big on rasp or really loud exhausts so I think I may put some dynomax bullet mufflers inline with the mid pipes to quite it down. Do you think that will sound okay? Also, if I do the 1/2 plenum spacer will I be able to use a strut tower brace or no?
I have a few things planned for it.
Performance Mods: Stillen z-tube & intake, Motordyne 1/2 Plenum spacer, Stillen High Flow Cats or Art pipes, UpRev dyno tune.
Suspension: Stillen sway bars(front and rear) and Stillen strut tower brace.
Exterior: Debadge trunk except for infiniti emblem, get a debadged black grill, Wheels ( Maybe XXR 530), Window Tint(probably the first thing I'll do)
I picked up one of the HKS knock off exhausts for $150 on craigslist. I'm not big on rasp or really loud exhausts so I think I may put some dynomax bullet mufflers inline with the mid pipes to quite it down. Do you think that will sound okay? Also, if I do the 1/2 plenum spacer will I be able to use a strut tower brace or no?
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05-17-2013, 11:27 PM
Sad news... Looks like I won't be picking up that G... 
After the dealer had cleaned it up(first time I saw it, it was pretty dirty) A LOT of body filler could be seen on the passenger side. It looked like a 3 year old had done the bodywork. Looking down the side of the freshly polished door looked like you were looking at a wavy piece of sheet metal... So I told the dealer no as they had never disclosed the fact they had a 3 year old work on the car.
So I guess I'll continue looking for a G. I fell in love with it and have to have one now. A 6MT Coupe though is pretty hard to find. Wish me luck.
After the dealer had cleaned it up(first time I saw it, it was pretty dirty) A LOT of body filler could be seen on the passenger side. It looked like a 3 year old had done the bodywork. Looking down the side of the freshly polished door looked like you were looking at a wavy piece of sheet metal... So I told the dealer no as they had never disclosed the fact they had a 3 year old work on the car.
So I guess I'll continue looking for a G. I fell in love with it and have to have one now. A 6MT Coupe though is pretty hard to find. Wish me luck.
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06-04-2013, 09:08 PM
But yeah, I'm glad I finally got one! I got a screaming deal on it! An 04 Coupe 6MT with 88k miles on it for $10k! It is in super good condition.
Yeah.. I want to get some new wheels but I'm too cheap right now. =P I'm going for the go fast parts first.
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06-04-2013, 10:04 PM
I included some pictures in the post, maybe they didn't load? That are kinda huge... lol.
But yeah, I'm glad I finally got one! I got a screaming deal on it! An 04 Coupe 6MT with 88k miles on it for $10k! It is in super good condition.
Yeah.. I want to get some new wheels but I'm too cheap right now. =P I'm going for the go fast parts first.
But yeah, I'm glad I finally got one! I got a screaming deal on it! An 04 Coupe 6MT with 88k miles on it for $10k! It is in super good condition.
Yeah.. I want to get some new wheels but I'm too cheap right now. =P I'm going for the go fast parts first.
Enjoy the new ride!
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06-04-2013, 11:06 PM