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On the subject of offsets. The offset, as I understand it, is the measurement of the distance from the hub edge to the center of the wheel. Offset is used to keep the track of the vehicle the same as you change wheel widths. This is the reason the 16X6.5 wheel has a 40mm offset while the 17X7 wheel has a 45mm offset. You are putting a 7.5 inch width wheel with a 35mm offset. Linear interpolation would have you needing a 50mm offset which is 15mm(.59 inch) greater than you are providing. You don't think something will not be wrong here?? I know you say the Lincoln LS has no problems in Solo II with way offspec offsets but NASCAR racers have no problems in qualifying with fully taped up front air grills but that does not mean you want to drive it that way on the street...
Just my $.02 ..
There is a very extensive maintenance section that goes into great detail about changing the oil and oil filter and beyond... Its kind of nice because the manual(s) are gigantic, 2600 pages and three volumes, but the "standard" stuff in is in it's own section "MA" at the end of the manual... everything from Oil changes, to tuning up, sparkplug replacement, chassis lube... all the normal maint items...
I am at work now, but when I get home I will post again with the oil change section...
Talk to you in a bit!
Faenor/Dane4
There are SOOOOO many critical warnings and cautions etc, before you ever do anything
Just the section on working on the fron suspension, as in you wanted to perhaps replace the shocks, there are dozens of caution messages in bold type like "DO NOT ROTATE THE WHEEL SENSOR ROTOR ON REMOVAL" ~~~ "IT IS CRITICAL THAT NO METAL DEBRIS, DUST OR OTHER FOREIGN MATTER IS PRESENT ON THE HUB ROTOR TEETH OR THE ABS WILL BE AFFECTED" things like that
I thought, ok... that's fine, I will leave the suspension alone... So then I am thinking about putting in a new stereo someday... "No problem! taking the dash and console apart is just plastic parts!"
Looking in the manual I see that removing the center console, the main lateral G and Yaw sensor is located behind the transmission lever and there are again many warnings about not disturbing the unit lest the VDC be rendered wacky LoL! Damn!
I'm a major klutz, I think I'll need to make sure I have two or three other mechanically inclined people with me when I decide to do some work on the car myself.
at least I can wash and wax the thing in relative safety... no warning messages there
Faenor/Dane4
Has anyone encountered this?
Large offsets are getting more numerous. And the wheel industry has not yet responded. To be safe, we may have to wait for the right wheels.
Until then, those with the 16" can safely upgrade to the G35 17" wheel. Those with the Sport package have got their research cut out for them if they want anything wider than 7".
He's had them for over a month and no problems thus far.
Speaking of which, has anyone seen a G at a Solo II event yet? Or anything that's fun? It's too early for the season except for a few club events here in the NE.
Take care.
Joe W.
Scott
Scott
Another option would be to wait until next year and catch some coupe wheels on ebay as folk put 18 and 19 in rims on the G35c. Someone had 4 sport package wheels on ebay with Goodyear rubber. He ONLY wanted $1400 for the set. Not bad for a $500 option.
I'm only 53 and waiting for the Manual G. My lease is up in June 2003 - perfect timing.
Do you know what the G35 stock sport tire size is? Maybe 225/45/17?
He's got Momo M1s. They're 18 X 8.5 and the bolt pattern is 5 on 4 1/2 and the offset is 35.
If I'm not mistaken, 18" wheels are (will be) an option on the coupe. But then again, the coupe has flared fenders to accommodate the extra width. Someone mentioned previously that they put aftermarket tires/wheels on their G35 and they stuck out past the fender a little bit. Anyone that does this needs to be prepared for the accompanying flying rocks/debris that will be thrown up. Plus, everytime you drive through a puddle, the sides of your car will get dirty.
Just my .02,
baylorbear99 - I meant the standard 17" wheels that hopefully will be at least 7.5" wide. Time will tell.
Mike
OklaStateCowboy71
http://www.motortrend.com/april02/coupe/coupe_f.html
Thanks,
Stacy
My only problem with the standard tires are that having the wider tire in the rear should make the vehicle even more prone to understeer than it is already. Right now it understeers entering the corner, you apply power and the it moves closer to neutral cornering, apply more power and it goes to slightly oversteer. With the 225 fronts and 235 rears I see more understeer unless the 225s are capable of keeping the front planted(I doubt it).
You know it seems to me that they went with the 225/50s up front to keep from having to re-calibrate the speedometer. That means, with the 235/50s on the rear, the engine will be turning a slower engine speed for any given vehicle speed than the sedan. Though not much. I just checked tirerack and for the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S the 225/50 17 have an overall diameter of 26.1" while the 235/50-18 have an overall diameter of 26.6". The standard Bridgestones on the sedan (215/55-17) have an overall diameter of 26.3". Oh, well. So much for my rambling...
When I test drove this weekend, we didn't dicuss price because I was told that they are basically selling at MSRP (which I refuse pay), however, if "you buy today"...yada yada yada.
I am torn...I really like the G35 and the price is very attractive. However, at the same time I have a '01 BMW 330i that I would trade in or try to sell on my own. (I probably should take it over to the dealer and see what they would offer for it. That could either close or kill any potential deal.)
To be continued....
(That car would have been high on my list if there was enough room in the back seat and the price was not so high.)
Thanks
Bought a Luxury leather/Premium/wood/Xenon, Brilliant Silver/Graphite.
They wanted full MSRP until I showed the salesman the email from their internet sales dept. that offered 1k off for internet customers.
Great communication, he had no idea that they were discounting them at this point.
Being the last day of the month, I was able to have the 3M clear mask and all weather mats included.
Picking it up Saturday AM.
Sweet.
(That car would have been high on my list if there was enough room in the back seat and the price was not so high.)
Thanks
I absolutely love cars. I always wanted the "ultimate driving machine", so I bought one. (Looking back, I probably should have gotten the 325 and saved $5k, but the extra horsepower got me.)
I'll go to the dealerships just for the heck of it and drive cars that are supposedly competitors to my 3. I never really found one that I thought was close. That is until the G35.
I was very impressed with the car, even though it was automatic. It is actually hard to put into words why I would consider getting rid of the BMW for the G35. It's just something about the car.
That being said...I know Infiniti's have a poor resale value and if I ever considered trading one in, I would take a killing. Maybe that is why Infiniti has so many "repeat" customer.
I probably just have that "new car bug" feeling. I'm not unhappy with the BMW. (I start to get anal and think about the repair costs of the BMW after the warranty runs out, the arrogance of the one and only dealer, and the fact that it's only a car...when it is all said and done...its only a car.) (I can only imagine the flames I'll get from fellow BMW owners.)
Geeze Boomer, you might have just put a stop to any thought of parting ways with "baby". ;o)
Stacy
Me, I just like taking test drives. I won't consider a G35 until it has a manual transmission. But I'm always looking into the future to see what I might get my wife.
(Met my wife in San Angelo, TX. We fell in love one wild weekend on the River Walk in San Antonio. Even lived in Lubbock!)
Keep in mind that the $500 is with the "TRADE" for the standard rims and tires. This is offering the sport wheels (probably about $200 each, from the dealer) and rubber (~$100 each) (OK, that is STILL only about $1000), unless you add a 5th wheel and tire (OK, now we are up to $1300) and includes shipping (now up to MSRP). Gee, not bad...
When you price out the components at Infiniti's prices, it is probably +$25 each for the wheels, $10 each for the tires and $15 each for the shocks, for a grand total of $200... at most!
Scott
Were you happy with your previous Infiniti's? I've always liked Nissan's and never had a problem with them. There is only one dealer in town, both for BMW's and Infiniti's and their attitudes couldn't be more different. I actually purchased my car in College Station because the local dealership was so arrogant. It is a good thing the service and sales departments are separate.
I'm really in no hurry to get rid of the BMW. In fact, I am like you, I would rather have a stick. Your lucky your wife loves her car. My husband hates "baby", then again, he's a "truck" man. Go figure...
Oh...back to your post...Just drive the car. If your wife really loves her BMW so much, then she won't like the Infiniti and you and she will have nothing to worry about. ;o)
Funny you mention San Angelo...I just spent three weeks there on business. What's up with the water there?
Given the great press, the desire for the car that I am reading in the forums, and the new coupe and six speed sedan, maybe this car will set a new high in resale value for Infiniti.
Mine is the Twilight Blue, with Graphite interior, Premium package, Wood Package and Xenon headlights.
http://www.pbase.com/boomer23/my_g35&page=1
Have fun.
It is quite alright. The last time I had that new car fever, I ended up with the BMW, when my previous car was perfectly acceptable. I went from no car payments to really HIGH car payments. (Probably not the smartest move) ;o)
Please, get in the way...
The one I drove over the weekend just like yours but it had a spoiler and the icky willow interior (personal preference is for dark interiors)
I'm not sure if it has already been asked of you, but do you mind sharing what you paid?
Thanks.
That's probably becuase she doesn't want to regret buying a BMW 323iA. Had she driven the G35, it will kill her knowing that the G35 offers more bang for the buck, better performance, and better quality. IMO.
Fortunately, where I live (San Diego), I am able to visit three dealerships - all within 30 miles of each other - to see the car in person. They all have new shipments every week, and a good number of them also.
What I find interesting, is that every time I go to the dealership to ogle and drool at the car, the batch color of the paint is noticeably different each time. I first noticed it in the Desert Platinum: the first time I saw it, it had much more golden hues to it. Last weekend, the batch looked almost the same as the Silver. I nearly change my mind on the color choice every visit!
My concern is that what I see and order may not be the same color that arrives. I realize that this is quite common in the industry, but the G35 seems to vary more than usual.
Any comments group? Thanks!