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I've asked FI, tried to contact hall built multiple times, and I don't trust local shops to build me a custom exhaust. FI refuses to use any muffler besides their own. HB doesn't reply. So I don't think a full 2.5" exhaust option is in my future.
Shawn can be hard to get in touch with. I believe email is the best way but he's been active on FB lately.
I went with FI because all my research told me it was the best (personal) assessment of cost and quality.
Subjective opinions, to be sure.
FI seemed to have the best engineering in terms of the crossover design and placement. It also sounded the best next to the folks that make the Lamborghini exhausts LOL
I do feel your pain; I went with FI partially because of reviews and partly because no one around here impressed me much.
Have a local shop show you pictures of previous builds (hint: you want to see mandrel bends welded in, not crush-bent tubing). If they don't have a picture book of previous custom builds, walk away.
Find out where the local GM/Ford guys get their exhausts made - custom is way more of a thing with domestics. My friend who has an older CTS-V got a piece of freaking art for like $1200... that's 3" headers back to tips. Commercial 3" exhausts are like $4k and up...
Went to a local shop for a quote before I did any exhaust work on my G and asked if they could do a 2.25 - 2.5'' Mandrel bent cat-back with standard Magnaflow straight through mufflers; just so I could get an idea of what to expect. Quoted $2,800 for the system. I just stared blankly at the guy for about 5 seconds before thanking him for his time and walking out.
OEM rear trunk mat came in today, I was bothered my car didn't have it. I'll go toss it in later. Reminds me I need to find a day to install the new dead pedal.
I will resume my insurance in a week or so as the weather has gotten really nice in Chicago. Really wanting it to rain to wash most of the salt away.
Car content - went by a wrap place close to my house to talk about getting the chrome delete on window surrounds and trunk finisher. Was quoted $800, which I believe is F-off pricing. I could get them professional painted for less.
Sigh. I'm *not* good at that sort of thing, and I know it - but I can waste a boat-load of vinyl and not come close to half that.
I was quoted $400 for just the window trim. I ended up getting one of the pre cut kits off of Amazon for $50 and did it myself.
I was quoted $400 for just the window trim. I ended up getting one of the pre cut kits off of Amazon for $50 and did it myself. It wasn’t that bad, just a little time consuming.
Does the vinyl on these kits wrap over the edges of the window trim, and how did you accomplish that? I've done some wrapping for the interior, but that was removing the piece entirely so I could wrap over the edges.
Yeppppp get used to it! Gotta pay up for the performance!
My vinyl trim came in today. I need to schedule a window tint appointment and then I'll put on the vinyl after that.
Hey I found some 2x4's in my shed last weekend, so I put 2 of them next to each other and drove up on them and the jack fit under there perfectly! Easy peasy. So I moved my Eibach front sway from the soft setting to firm (there are 2 settings for front).
I took the car out for a long drive on a curvy mountain road. Gosh, it handles great now! And there's not a lot of added harshness when going over bumps / imperfections when driving normally. I think I'll leave it on firm now! So my current suspension setup is now:
Front: Eibach sway bar on firm, 370z nismo springs - 0.75" drop compared to sport springs and slightly higher spring rate Rear: Eibach sway bar on medium, 370z nismo springs - 1 - 1/8" drop and moderately higher spring rate
18lb wheels with pilot sport a/s 3+
Car handles super great with this setup! Looking forward to seeing how 2-piece front rotors improves it even more.
Nice! I just change my Eibach front bar to the stiffer setting today too.
Wheels got dropped off at my detailers this morning to get ceramic coated.
Swapped in the Zspeed short shifter. Didn’t want to take out the whole center console so I worked around it. Cars not on the ground yet but it feels smooth and clicks nicely into every gear.
Let me know what you think about the firm setting up front when you get a chance to toss the car around a bit. What torque setting did you use by the way? I couldn't find a lot of specific info. From what I gathered, I torqued them to 70 lb ft.
Let me know what you think about the firm setting up front when you get a chance to toss the car around a bit. What torque setting did you use by the way? I couldn't find a lot of specific info. From what I gathered, I torqued them to 70 lb ft.
Will do. You are still staggered right? It might differ from my square 245/45r18 set up.
I believe the FSM calls for 84 lbs ft but I just slap on a 80 torque stick on my 1/2 gun and call it a day.
Does the vinyl on these kits wrap over the edges of the window trim, and how did you accomplish that? I've done some wrapping for the interior, but that was removing the piece entirely so I could wrap over the edges.
Yes it does. I can try and get some more detailed pictures later if you’d like. I ended up having to use a heat gun, a plastic putty knife, and some patience to tuck the edges and get them to stick. Just don’t pull and stretch it too much because then stuff won’t line up in the end. There’s tons of YouTube tutorials that show you how to do it. You just have to take your time because only get one piece of vinyl per piece of trim so if you really mess one up you’re kinda SOL.
Optix Window Trim Chrome Delete Blackout Precut Vinyl Wrap Overlay Kit Compatible with and Fits Infiniti G35 G37 Q40 Sedan 2007-2015 - Metallic Matte Chrome Black
03-03-2021, 03:02 PM
Oh well. I better start getting used to it.
