My G37 journey from STOCK to CUSTOM
#31
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Done! Those are three 12" Arc Audio shallow mounted subwoofer. For all those that online have been saying you can't get DECENT sound on a convertible. I fit three 12"s in there! Roof closes just fine, and I removed the separator sensor that wouldn't let the roof go down if not placed up in the trunk.
#32
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Next order of business being currently done is:
3rd - Borla S-type catback full exhaust
4th - K&N cold air intake
5th - JDM 3 stage OBD II chip install
6th - tinting windows
5th - installing front fog lights
After these above, I'll do:
6th - aftermarket rear bumper (more sporty: https://www.bodykits.com/i-24235656-...ce-108240.html)
7th - Turning stock touch screen to run Apple Car Play off my iPhone
8th - Upgrade Bose stock speakers and subs with Arc Audio speakers, JL Audio subs and Arc Audio amps, plus I'll do a custom box for extra subs & amps in the small compartment in the trunk beneath the roof, when the roof is in the trunk.
9th - Vossen HF1 hybrid forged wheels (9 front, 10.5 back - being made, already ordered them)
I'm excited as F*** to have it all done in the end. I'll keep you all posted!
3rd - Borla S-type catback full exhaust
4th - K&N cold air intake
5th - JDM 3 stage OBD II chip install
6th - tinting windows
5th - installing front fog lights
After these above, I'll do:
6th - aftermarket rear bumper (more sporty: https://www.bodykits.com/i-24235656-...ce-108240.html)
7th - Turning stock touch screen to run Apple Car Play off my iPhone
8th - Upgrade Bose stock speakers and subs with Arc Audio speakers, JL Audio subs and Arc Audio amps, plus I'll do a custom box for extra subs & amps in the small compartment in the trunk beneath the roof, when the roof is in the trunk.
9th - Vossen HF1 hybrid forged wheels (9 front, 10.5 back - being made, already ordered them)
I'm excited as F*** to have it all done in the end. I'll keep you all posted!
Hey, nice set up to the audio...any luck with number 7 on your list? you've done more in a month than i did in 6yrs to my car LOL..
#33
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It allows to watch YouTube, Hulu, stream movies eeven.. .. .that's cool. Take it for whatever it's worth! This is what I installed in the dash, behind the stock OEM unit:
https://gromaudio.com/store/all-nis9...u_wlq1tc_.html
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yeah that about sums it up lol..but yeah, read up on the grom set up and considering that route or the tesla screen, but hearing some issues with tesla, so will see..either way, will see; but nice ride, enjoy that audio..saw the you tube vid and wow, that is nice a car!
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yeah that about sums it up lol..but yeah, read up on the grom set up and considering that route or the tesla screen, but hearing some issues with tesla, so will see..either way, will see; but nice ride, enjoy that audio..saw the you tube vid and wow, that is nice a car!
About the Grom Audio, the Tesla looks fancy, but I read-up online about the "plastic-y" feeling of the screen and the whole experience of the "touching" the screen is below-par.
My body-shop guy said those Tesla-like after market dash kits, that people come back to get them off sooner than they put them on... ... lol
I would have gone the Tesla way, but... ... I've been trying to keep the original stock look of the center piece in the G. Grom Audio was the only way! hopefully, the software will get more stable with some of their OTA updates.
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Done & installed. For what it's worth, I like them a lot. I haven't driven with at night yet, so I don't know how these will compare to the OEM headlights. I did buy the direct replacement HID bulbs from Diode Dynamics, so it should be the same brightness, hopefully... ... we'll see! They do add a pretty bad-*** look to the car, makes it look SO MUCH more modern. I was debating to get them or not. I was torn! Online I kept seeing everywhere only the black case version of these, not the chrome case like the ones I got. Why I wasn't sure I'd get them or not.
Now that I got them, I'm glad I did. It looks pretty sick, my opinion! What do you think?
Here's a fun video I made where you can see them on the G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLPA...ature=youtu.be
Now that I got them, I'm glad I did. It looks pretty sick, my opinion! What do you think?
Here's a fun video I made where you can see them on the G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLPA...ature=youtu.be
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... ...and after LOTS of F*** bombs thrown and 2-4hrs later, I got the SmartTop Off install done... ...
and you can see the video on YouTube below. The key is to have the car UNLOCKED before giving it a top close/open command.
When I installed it I thought it didn't work, but then... ... I looked over the instructions, and I over-looked that part!
and you can see the video on YouTube below. The key is to have the car UNLOCKED before giving it a top close/open command.
When I installed it I thought it didn't work, but then... ... I looked over the instructions, and I over-looked that part!
#39
Done & installed. For what it's worth, I like them a lot. I haven't driven with at night yet, so I don't know how these will compare to the OEM headlights. I did buy the direct replacement HID bulbs from Diode Dynamics, so it should be the same brightness, hopefully... ... we'll see! They do add a pretty bad-*** look to the car, makes it look SO MUCH more modern. I was debating to get them or not. I was torn! Online I kept seeing everywhere only the black case version of these, not the chrome case like the ones I got. Why I wasn't sure I'd get them or not.
Now that I got them, I'm glad I did. It looks pretty sick, my opinion! What do you think?
Here's a fun video I made where you can see them on the G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLPA...ature=youtu.be
Now that I got them, I'm glad I did. It looks pretty sick, my opinion! What do you think?
Here's a fun video I made where you can see them on the G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLPA...ature=youtu.be
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Yeah... ... I saw them, I don't like the look of the turn signals on those, unfortunately. These OEMassive, although not as good as the Alpharexusa, they have a cooler look, and the sequential fancy blinking turn signal does it for me!
#41
O ok. I just want to show You more options for headlights. Have a nice day.
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Skitzo (05-10-2020)
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That just looks SLICK ! I was getting really frustrated, because I couldn't remove the silver collar at the base of the shift ****. Some people have said in other forums that the leather needs to be stretched... ... well, in my car it wasn't the case. I had to take the center piece off, fish the booth through and put it in an upside position (didn;t have to remove it), and cut a zip-tie Infiniti puts to hold the leather tight to the base of the shift ****. Took me 20min. total! Looks sick! I love it!
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ILM-NC G37S (05-15-2020)
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They finally arrived. 20" Vossen HF-1 Hybrid-forged. Done with mods (for now), only thing left is dyno tune it.
Car definitely feels heavier now and lost some of the throttle quickness. They're 10.5" in the back, 9" in the front.
Car definitely feels heavier now and lost some of the throttle quickness. They're 10.5" in the back, 9" in the front.
Last edited by Skitzo; 05-15-2020 at 06:05 PM.
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Proof positive that great minds think alike. Here is my Momo:
Mine is at least 6 years old and needs to be replaced. The metal is starting to corrode and show its age. Still better than OEM!
Nice wheels. I am contemplating Vossen"s HF-3's myself. Great minds...
Great build!
Mine is at least 6 years old and needs to be replaced. The metal is starting to corrode and show its age. Still better than OEM!
Nice wheels. I am contemplating Vossen"s HF-3's myself. Great minds...
Great build!
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Skitzo (05-15-2020)