Black Sunshine
DaveB
July 8, 2009
Year:
2003
Make:
Infiniti
Model:
G35
Trim:
Sedan
Vehicle nickname:
Black Sunshine
Transmission:
auto
2WD/4WD:
2WD
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
As some say, my G35 is a bit of a cannibal, using parts from other Nissan/Infiniti vehicles.
When it comes to styling, my goal is to build off the overall styling cues of the design and not to be a total departure from the orginial design. Basically, it's my idea of how the factory should have offered the car.
When it comes to performance, I don't want to severely compromise throttle response, sound, driveability, or ride quality. Been there, done that. It gets old in a daily driver. Many of my mods are simply done to improve driveability, throttle response, and sound quality. I like a good solid linear sounding VQ, but I don't tolerate drone and rasp for 4whp.
The car has made about 20 1/4 mile passes. With a Z-tube, the car did low 14.3s@98mph in sea level conditions. With the MD 5/16 spacer, it's done higher 14.3s at almost 100mph in 1500' conditions. My goal is a 13.9@101mph.
The car is now getting auto-xd and it's a blast. It's a little big, but it holds it's own. The suspension and tires have really paid off. The car is far more precise and the limits far higher than stock.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
3.5 VLSD carrier swap
MD 5/16 spacer
07 350Z HR y-pipe
06 G35 sedan midpipe
Modified lower plenum
RevUp Airbox
Hacked G-tube (resonators cut off)
Modded Power Duct cover
07 2.5I Altima exhaust tips
Works Bell Paddle Shifters
Suspension Modifications:
350 springs - Front
Coupe springs - Rear
04.5 350Z shocks
Cobb rear sway bar
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
ASA AR2 18X8
225/45R18 Sumitomo HTRIII (front)
245/40R18 Sumitomo HTRIII (rear)
Strip:
225/50R15 BFG DRs on 15X7 Mazda Millenia rims (11lbs), 24.5 inch tall, total weight of 36lb, gives effective gear ratio of 3.80 (haven't used yet)
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
OEM Aero bumper
Painted lower sills (by me)
Stillen rear valence (not shown)
Tinted
Blacked out door chrome and grille
JDM brake lights
Removed red reflective trim from reverse lights
Removed G35 and Infiniti rear letters
Increased bolstering on driver's lower cushion
350Z pedals
Gold painted calipers
Future Modifications:
S2000 auto-x dream car, will have
2003
Make:
Infiniti
Model:
G35
Trim:
Sedan
Vehicle nickname:
Black Sunshine
Transmission:
auto
2WD/4WD:
2WD
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
As some say, my G35 is a bit of a cannibal, using parts from other Nissan/Infiniti vehicles.
When it comes to styling, my goal is to build off the overall styling cues of the design and not to be a total departure from the orginial design. Basically, it's my idea of how the factory should have offered the car.
When it comes to performance, I don't want to severely compromise throttle response, sound, driveability, or ride quality. Been there, done that. It gets old in a daily driver. Many of my mods are simply done to improve driveability, throttle response, and sound quality. I like a good solid linear sounding VQ, but I don't tolerate drone and rasp for 4whp.
The car has made about 20 1/4 mile passes. With a Z-tube, the car did low 14.3s@98mph in sea level conditions. With the MD 5/16 spacer, it's done higher 14.3s at almost 100mph in 1500' conditions. My goal is a 13.9@101mph.
The car is now getting auto-xd and it's a blast. It's a little big, but it holds it's own. The suspension and tires have really paid off. The car is far more precise and the limits far higher than stock.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
3.5 VLSD carrier swap
MD 5/16 spacer
07 350Z HR y-pipe
06 G35 sedan midpipe
Modified lower plenum
RevUp Airbox
Hacked G-tube (resonators cut off)
Modded Power Duct cover
07 2.5I Altima exhaust tips
Works Bell Paddle Shifters
Suspension Modifications:
350 springs - Front
Coupe springs - Rear
04.5 350Z shocks
Cobb rear sway bar
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
ASA AR2 18X8
225/45R18 Sumitomo HTRIII (front)
245/40R18 Sumitomo HTRIII (rear)
Strip:
225/50R15 BFG DRs on 15X7 Mazda Millenia rims (11lbs), 24.5 inch tall, total weight of 36lb, gives effective gear ratio of 3.80 (haven't used yet)
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
OEM Aero bumper
Painted lower sills (by me)
Stillen rear valence (not shown)
Tinted
Blacked out door chrome and grille
JDM brake lights
Removed red reflective trim from reverse lights
Removed G35 and Infiniti rear letters
Increased bolstering on driver's lower cushion
350Z pedals
Gold painted calipers
Future Modifications:
S2000 auto-x dream car, will have
