Ok, got a '10 sedan w/o the sport package. Mistake. What are my options?
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The Sewell Infiniti Parts shop lists a "Paddle Shifter Kit." There's no other details about it, however. I guess you'd have to call them to find out exactly what that is.
2009 G37 Sedan: Paddle Shifter Kit - Paddle Shifter Kit
2009 G37 Sedan: Paddle Shifter Kit - Paddle Shifter Kit
Search the forum, you'll find a bunch of info on where to get them (cheaper) and how to install them.
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1. you can upgrade your sways with hotchkis sways
2. you can switch out your OE springs with coilovers (which is what i would recommend)/ aftermarket springs
3. with a drop you will need a rear camber kit and i highly recommend getting a front control arm
4. tack on some GTSpec underbraces
boom, 4 steps and you will have a G that rides like rails that will perform way better than the OE sport set up
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If you were going to mod your car anyway, then the sport package really is not necessary.
1. you can upgrade your sways with hotchkis sways
2. you can switch out your OE springs with coilovers (which is what i would recommend)/ aftermarket springs
3. with a drop you will need a rear camber kit and i highly recommend getting a front control arm
4. tack on some GTSpec underbraces
boom, 4 steps and you will have a G that rides like rails that will perform way better than the OE sport set up
yes: DIY: Installing Sport paddles - G35Driver and try riverside infiniti
1. you can upgrade your sways with hotchkis sways
2. you can switch out your OE springs with coilovers (which is what i would recommend)/ aftermarket springs
3. with a drop you will need a rear camber kit and i highly recommend getting a front control arm
4. tack on some GTSpec underbraces
boom, 4 steps and you will have a G that rides like rails that will perform way better than the OE sport set up
yes: DIY: Installing Sport paddles - G35Driver and try riverside infiniti
First mod I plan on doing.
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Thanks!
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I wasn't aware the sport came with a different "steering" package - adaptive? shows you how much i did my homework -_- anyways, sport seats really aren't that great. i have a little under 2000 miles and they're already showing small bits of wear (i'm trying my best to lift as I get out of the car, and find myself constantly conditioning them - the passenger side's a goner...not like i tell my lady to get in a certain way, although she does try...).
The upgraded "sport" wasn't worth it at the time of your purchase...but since it is now, you have the extra $$$ to spend on mods to BETTER your G Journey > Sport.
The upgraded "sport" wasn't worth it at the time of your purchase...but since it is now, you have the extra $$$ to spend on mods to BETTER your G Journey > Sport.
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I wasn't aware the sport came with a different "steering" package - adaptive? shows you how much i did my homework -_- anyways, sport seats really aren't that great. i have a little under 2000 miles and they're already showing small bits of wear (i'm trying my best to lift as I get out of the car, and find myself constantly conditioning them - the passenger side's a goner...not like i tell my lady to get in a certain way, although she does try...).
The upgraded "sport" wasn't worth it at the time of your purchase...but since it is now, you have the extra $$$ to spend on mods to BETTER your G Journey > Sport.
The upgraded "sport" wasn't worth it at the time of your purchase...but since it is now, you have the extra $$$ to spend on mods to BETTER your G Journey > Sport.
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is there alot of trade off between the sport and non sport as far as chassis vibration on driving on rough pavement? i was thinking my non-sport chassis on the g37x was already firm and i already get a good rattle on rough pavement.
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Many people that buy the sport package trade out the wheels/tires. The sport breaks are nice, but, if you are not going to track the car, probably don't need them. If you do track the car, you'll probably want to upgrade them. Paddle shift upgrade on your car, I thinks costs around $300.? Suspension, again, many people upgrade the sport springs, bars, etc. So, bottom line probably the limited slip and seats would be the main keepers from the sport package, IMHO. You can use what you saved in price toward your choice of upgrades, some of which you probably would have done anyway. So, not too bad. :-) You have a really nice ride.
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I would have liked the upgraded brakes, but I doubt if they would do any better then the regular brakes, for anything other then the race track, where they would fade less under numerous hard braking.
If the sport version had more horsepower then the non-sport, that may have been enough to sway me.
If the sport version had more horsepower then the non-sport, that may have been enough to sway me.
The sport brakes look super cool and pedal feel is excellent. This was a nice move by Infiniti to add this option to the sedan and not just the coupe.
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There is no way I would bother with this car without the sport package and manual trans. option. Unlike many competitors, Infiniti actually put together a real sport package for the G. You have to spend $60K to get a LSD in a BMW (i.e. M3).
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Yes, the standard RWD sedan steering ratio is 16.4:1 vs. 14.7:1 with the Sport package, except with the X. The AWD Sport package does not include the tuned suspension or quicker steering ratio. I have an xS and that's the biggest disadvantage to me; lack of the quicker ratio, which isn't an easy 'fix'. At less than a grand invoice price add-on it was still well worth it to me for the paddle shifters, seats, wheels, etc.