Sedan Chat Thread
#3226
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Tony, I just got back from a local detail shop that does caliper painting. Kind of a rough part of town, but the shop is secured by huge gates and a security system. We're discussing painting the calipers right on the car, rather than removing them, and paint not powdercoat (obviously). He said there would be at least two to three hours just prepping the calipers and taping off the car. Then two coats of base and multiple coats of high-temp clear, with the INFINITI decals applied between them, over a two-day process. Seems about right.
Didn't talk to the owner in person yet, just email, but I mentioned the Acura Rio Yellow Pearl to his paint guy... his eyes popped with a big "Yes!" LOL
Didn't talk to the owner in person yet, just email, but I mentioned the Acura Rio Yellow Pearl to his paint guy... his eyes popped with a big "Yes!" LOL
#3227
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That must have been a great expression on his face! A friend of mine had his calipers painted while on the car as well, from a regular viewing perspective I can't notice any difference. If it takes 2-3 hours to prep it makes me wonder why they wouldn't just take the calipers off though. Have you considered just taking the calipers off yourself and taking them to the shop? Especially if you think the area might be a little sketchy to leave the car for two days.
Regardless, a two day process sounds like they would take their time to do things right. I'm quite excited for you!
Regardless, a two day process sounds like they would take their time to do things right. I'm quite excited for you!
#3228
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That must have been a great expression on his face! A friend of mine had his calipers painted while on the car as well, from a regular viewing perspective I can't notice any difference. If it takes 2-3 hours to prep it makes me wonder why they wouldn't just take the calipers off though. Have you considered just taking the calipers off yourself and taking them to the shop?
Regardless, a two day process sounds like they would take their time to do things right. I'm quite excited for you!
Regardless, a two day process sounds like they would take their time to do things right. I'm quite excited for you!
If I go with this shop, I may have them remove the brakes there, since it's a 2-day process. But if the brakes are coming off the car, then maybe I want to have them powdercoated instead... IDK. Still weighing options.
Yeah, it is an exciting idea. Took me two+ years to get some momentum on the mod. And I still may not do it until 2015, because of other plans in the budget.
#3230
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Wait until you get the exhaust installed, drive it around for a few months and then assess. Mik3G37S drove my sedan, which has resonated HFCs and the catback exhaust. I waited for about 13 weeks for delivery prior to being installed and to your point - it felt good to wait. You'll appreciate the craftsmanship in the exhaust.
Priorities might be different for you, but in my case I also wanted something that as I cruised around it wouldn't be too loud inside the cabin hence the 18". Also in colder temperatures, the exhaust will get louder.
Priorities might be different for you, but in my case I also wanted something that as I cruised around it wouldn't be too loud inside the cabin hence the 18". Also in colder temperatures, the exhaust will get louder.
#3231
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I think that extra oomph comes along after you get tuned.
#3232
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I have the 12 inch resonators and, while not obnoxious, mine is fairly loud especially on cold start ups. I noticed some oomph as soon as the RHFCs went one then a little more with the exhaust. According to the butt dyno anyway.
#3234
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#3235
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I couldn't do that in my garage, because one side of the car would always be on the wall, so I'd have to prop the car up in the driveway, stuck on car stands (that I don't own yet.) Then there's the whole brake bleeding process, that I'm not skilled with.
If I go with this shop, I may have them remove the brakes there, since it's a 2-day process. But if the brakes are coming off the car, then maybe I want to have them powdercoated instead... IDK. Still weighing options.
Yeah, it is an exciting idea. Took me two+ years to get some momentum on the mod. And I still may not do it until 2015, because of other plans in the budget.
If I go with this shop, I may have them remove the brakes there, since it's a 2-day process. But if the brakes are coming off the car, then maybe I want to have them powdercoated instead... IDK. Still weighing options.
Yeah, it is an exciting idea. Took me two+ years to get some momentum on the mod. And I still may not do it until 2015, because of other plans in the budget.
Would be nice if you removed the calipers to also paint the rotors, here's a pretty good thread on that
Brake Rotor,Caliper paint.. No more rust - G35Driver
I'm going to do that to my new rotors but probably a flat black w/ a satin clear. They seem to hold up well for years, we'll see
#3236
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For anyone looking for a paddle shifter kit, found this on ebay for $149 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-INFINITI-G37-SPORT-OEM-PADDLE-SHIFTER-STEERING-COLUMN-COVER-G37XS-G37S-IPL-/331256446217?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d206c3d09&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-INFINITI-G37-SPORT-OEM-PADDLE-SHIFTER-STEERING-COLUMN-COVER-G37XS-G37S-IPL-/331256446217?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d206c3d09&vxp=mtr
#3237
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Was quoted $500 for painting the calipers. Ouch. That's about $200 higher than I was guessing.
#3238
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Spray-painted Akebono's - G35Driver
#3239
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Finally got a chance to test fit the mesh grille (thanks again alfredo), wondering what the regulars think. I really like the look even though the project is still incomplete, though the grille itself is pretty tough to get to fit well into the bumper (still working on some tweaks)
Still to do:
1) Get paint-matched (dropping off on Sat.)
2) Buy & mount Fuji emblem (trying to find a larger one)
3) Consider mesh swap (would really like a thicker mesh but there's really not much room to fit it as the thin mesh is already up against that post thing in the bumper at the center of the grille)
Still to do:
1) Get paint-matched (dropping off on Sat.)
2) Buy & mount Fuji emblem (trying to find a larger one)
3) Consider mesh swap (would really like a thicker mesh but there's really not much room to fit it as the thin mesh is already up against that post thing in the bumper at the center of the grille)
#3240
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looks good. some thicker mesh would do it but since you said its already touching that part of the front you might have to keep it that way. i like the emblem-less look too.