After hours of research purchasing these mods
#62
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The Akebonos for a daily driver are plenty and are up to track duty as well.The bigger rotors and calipers provide a lot of heat sinking to prevent fade and will run much cooler than your stock brakes when you're really pushing your car. Here's a great thread showing just how nice you can make these calipers look if you want to go w/ some custom paint
https://www.myg37.com/forums/picture...rs-thread.html
And if you want a more "show" look you can go w/ slotted & drilled rotors which look pretty hot but don't really do much for the actual brake performance.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/picture...rs-thread.html
And if you want a more "show" look you can go w/ slotted & drilled rotors which look pretty hot but don't really do much for the actual brake performance.
#63
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You won't have an issue if a power window motor goes bad.
However, blow the motor and I could see a dealership trying to claim the aftermarket cats were responsible for it. You could likely successfully fight that, but it would take time and potentially money.
It's up to you if the ~10 HP that high flow cats bring to the table is worth it.
#64
Man l've learned a lot today. I think I am going to give it a month or two an implement these upgrades one at a time, instead of all at once. I do sometimes get a little to motivated with modding... my wife hates it,
Thanks again.
#65
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200 miles? It's a baby! Welcome to the forum, OP.
Last edited by Rochester; 05-20-2014 at 09:36 PM.
#66
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I completely agree with you. Just need to figure out if installing cats will void my factory warranty.
Man l've learned a lot today. I think I am going to give it a month or two an implement these upgrades one at a time, instead of all at once. I do sometimes get a little to motivated with modding... my wife hates it,
Thanks again.
Man l've learned a lot today. I think I am going to give it a month or two an implement these upgrades one at a time, instead of all at once. I do sometimes get a little to motivated with modding... my wife hates it,
Thanks again.
What you've been talking about will check off a lot on the list. You just need to prioritize what you want. Starting w/ the sway bars is a good plan, then take it from there. Sway bars + coilovers should check off the handling. Spend as much time comparing sound clips that you can, although this is tough to get accurate comparisons as most audio sources have enough variance, but put enough time into this and you can get a good feel for the differences. If you live in an area where there's some active meets w/ Gs you could get a better real world grasp of the actual exhausts first hand.
As far as Cats, you mentioned a pretty large budget available for your car so if that's indeed your working budget I think HFCs should be included (assuming like Rochester mentioned that they're feasible in your particular state).
I would seriously consider the KW3s for the coils and since you are wanting premium parts, the SPL line of camber arms would be a good choice, the SPC arms and toe bolts are also a good option but SPLs are a notch above.
There's also some great things you can do w/ your headlights to give them a custom look and give a very sharp, crisp cutoff and just a much better overall look. This can be pretty reasonable and if you have the desire to DIY, there's plenty of resources on the site.
Fun thread you started here, hopefully your head isn't spinning too quick
#67
There seems to be two different sets:
KW 35285007 Varient 3 V3 Coilover Kit Infiniti 08+ G37 Coupe CV36 : Free Shipping! - performance parts
http://www.conceptzperformance.com/C...296.61.123.208
I realize one describes the coupe and the other sedan (I have the sedan), but why the extra cost and items for the coupe version? And is this cost just for the front or front and rear?
#68
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After looking at your comment you were exactly right. The KW3s do seem to dominate the forums.
There seems to be two different sets:
KW 35285007 Varient 3 V3 Coilover Kit Infiniti 08+ G37 Coupe CV36 : Free Shipping! - performance parts
KW 10285007 V1 Coilover Kit 07-08 G35 Sedan, 09+ G37 Sedan, 08+ G37 Coupe 2WD - performance parts
I realize one describes the coupe and the other sedan (I have the sedan), but why the extra cost and items for the coupe version? And is this cost just for the front or front and rear?
There seems to be two different sets:
KW 35285007 Varient 3 V3 Coilover Kit Infiniti 08+ G37 Coupe CV36 : Free Shipping! - performance parts
KW 10285007 V1 Coilover Kit 07-08 G35 Sedan, 09+ G37 Sedan, 08+ G37 Coupe 2WD - performance parts
I realize one describes the coupe and the other sedan (I have the sedan), but why the extra cost and items for the coupe version? And is this cost just for the front or front and rear?
The top link is a KW Version3 this has adjustable height and adjustable damping, the lower link is a Version1 which is only height adjustable. The KW1 should be fine for daily driving and occasional track duty, the KW3s would be the choice if you really want to track the car more than just occasionally. Might try to contact a member that has KW1s just to verify the firmness of the ride since they're not adjustable. From all I've read they're set pretty nice from the factory, firm but not teeth chattering
#69
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Yes Stillen does install.....whether you purchase from them or not.....they've been great for me so far getting me in and out quickly. BTW after using the Eibach springs we maintained factory specs without using a camber kit. vance is also correct about stacking mods....unfortuantely stated gains don't all add up when combined with one another...I wish they did.
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