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When have folks had to replace or resurface brake rotors?
Been wanting to put in some fancy-looking ones (rustproof hats, drilled or slotted) to complement the calipers/wheels, but usually wait until the factory parts are close to being warn out...
Been wanting to put in some fancy-looking ones (rustproof hats, drilled or slotted) to complement the calipers/wheels, but usually wait until the factory parts are close to being warn out...
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^those a/m taillights up there might look good with a red overlay on them. Get a deeper/darker red effect without the "Smoked" look
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Hey all, I just bought a 2011 G37x with 76K miles, and since it is used there are a few pieces that are bugging me a bit, and I didn't really want to start a thread for a simple question. That question is, where can I buy the small chrome plastic piece that is attached to the center console lid surrounding the button to open it? I've looked on Infiniti's parts website and it doesn't list a separate part # for that, just the full lid. I would go to a pick and pull but I don't have one near me. Any suggestions?
I'd guess finding a used one will yield the same problem, and your right on that they can't be sourced alone, as far as I've seen.
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speaking of lights, i carelessly threw my hockey bag in my trunk and damaged my rear brake headlight cover (prob a small triangle-holed shape). Anyone have any idea how much this would be to replace or if its possible for a DIY for someone who is not mechanically sound?
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Went to lunch with an old friend today. Afterwards, he gave me the keys to his "new" car: a 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6MT... with 4000 original miles. Seriously, he found a 2002 Boxter S, in immaculate stored condition, with only 4000 miles on it. What an incredible barn-find.
Beautiful little roadster. Confident shifting, fantastic footwork with the pedals, and really heavy steering that made you a part of the road. All in all, the car has an amazing sense of agility, with point & shoot behavior.
On the negs... it is way-y-y too cramped for me. I don't really like Verts. The interior was very 90's, and not in a good way. And god damn but this car was slow. You really have to peg the tach between 5K and 7K, and keep it there, in order to have any fun. Otherwise, it's a slug. Weirdly quiet, too. It needed more noise, more power, more room. Oh well, different strokes.
Beautiful little roadster. Confident shifting, fantastic footwork with the pedals, and really heavy steering that made you a part of the road. All in all, the car has an amazing sense of agility, with point & shoot behavior.
On the negs... it is way-y-y too cramped for me. I don't really like Verts. The interior was very 90's, and not in a good way. And god damn but this car was slow. You really have to peg the tach between 5K and 7K, and keep it there, in order to have any fun. Otherwise, it's a slug. Weirdly quiet, too. It needed more noise, more power, more room. Oh well, different strokes.
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That is something I'm def gonna avoid when I replace the G. I can live without RWD or a big V6, but whatever I get has to be at least as fast. If I want to put 110% of my concentration into maintaining momentum I can go karting. On the street I want that shove.
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Went to lunch with an old friend today. Afterwards, he gave me the keys to his "new" car: a 2002 Porsche Boxster S 6MT... with 4000 original miles. Seriously, he found a 2002 Boxter S, in immaculate stored condition, with only 4000 miles on it. What an incredible barn-find.
Beautiful little roadster. Confident shifting, fantastic footwork with the pedals, and really heavy steering that made you a part of the road. All in all, the car has an amazing sense of agility, with point & shoot behavior.
On the negs... it is way-y-y too cramped for me. I don't really like Verts. The interior was very 90's, and not in a good way. And god damn but this car was slow. You really have to peg the tach between 5K and 7K, and keep it there, in order to have any fun. Otherwise, it's a slug. Weirdly quiet, too. It needed more noise, more power, more room. Oh well, different strokes.
Beautiful little roadster. Confident shifting, fantastic footwork with the pedals, and really heavy steering that made you a part of the road. All in all, the car has an amazing sense of agility, with point & shoot behavior.
On the negs... it is way-y-y too cramped for me. I don't really like Verts. The interior was very 90's, and not in a good way. And god damn but this car was slow. You really have to peg the tach between 5K and 7K, and keep it there, in order to have any fun. Otherwise, it's a slug. Weirdly quiet, too. It needed more noise, more power, more room. Oh well, different strokes.
I thought it was the best steering car i ever experienced, although our Gs with the sport steering ratio are real close.
If you look at the stats, it's about on par with our cars for acceleration, but lacks torque. it has a lot of pull at the top of the tachometer, and way less NVH at those revs than our cars.
Did you have the top down? The intake is right behind the drivers ear and let's in a lot of sound. I think you might be jaded by your setup
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There was that moment of perfect comparison, when I first got back into my car and drove away. The G felt huge and heavy and luxurious, by comparison. Which is kind of funny, because I don't consider the G a "luxury" car. To your point about being predisposed by my setup... absolutely. Because my car is a monster off the line (gears ), compared to that little Boxster. The Porsche was tame and unresponsive from a standing start, or even when rolling. Especially when rolling.
I guess I really don't like sportscars, in the true sense of the word. And yes, the top was down. Perfect day for it... overcast and warm. Besides, with the top up it's like sitting in a coffin.
Here's a personal win for the day: I always thought I'd like a Cayman S as next car, as a contender for the Jag F-Type. But based on my experience with the Boxster, I think my respect for little Porsches is more academic than real-world. The F-Type, on the other hand... I've driven that, too. And it's far more like my G than a sportscar. So I'm still feeling that ambition.
I guess I really don't like sportscars, in the true sense of the word. And yes, the top was down. Perfect day for it... overcast and warm. Besides, with the top up it's like sitting in a coffin.
Here's a personal win for the day: I always thought I'd like a Cayman S as next car, as a contender for the Jag F-Type. But based on my experience with the Boxster, I think my respect for little Porsches is more academic than real-world. The F-Type, on the other hand... I've driven that, too. And it's far more like my G than a sportscar. So I'm still feeling that ambition.
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Well, to be fair, Porsche gearing is traditionally ridiculously long. A final drive swap would go a long way, but also probably cost like $5K installed. I think all Porsches can hit like 80 in 2nd gear... that would have an effect.
I could do a sports car to replace the G, but it would have to have a back seat. I would love a 997 C2S.
I could do a sports car to replace the G, but it would have to have a back seat. I would love a 997 C2S.
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Hey all, I just bought a 2011 G37x with 76K miles, and since it is used there are a few pieces that are bugging me a bit, and I didn't really want to start a thread for a simple question. That question is, where can I buy the small chrome plastic piece that is attached to the center console lid surrounding the button to open it? I've looked on Infiniti's parts website and it doesn't list a separate part # for that, just the full lid. I would go to a pick and pull but I don't have one near me. Any suggestions?
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Exactly the reason I'm putting an LS3 6.2L V8 in my 944 S2 Convertible. It's really a beautiful car to drive and was actually quite quick for its day. Handling and steering feel are fantastic, but it is actually quite slow when compared to modern sports cars, including the G.