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Infiniti G35 Accessories and Modifications
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Is anyone covering the seats? I'd like to take care of them, but I'd like to put something on that fits well and looks at least almost as nice as the original seats. Any suggestions?
thanks for your help
However, I am going to use snow tires this year. I live in Northern Michigan, and I figured I might as well get the most out of the AWD package.
Also, that way I can put some serious summer performance tires on in the spring instead of trying to have an all-season tire do everything (poorly).
After reviewing Tirerack.com, I went with the Dunlop Winter Sport M3's. Has anyone used these before? Any general thoughts on using snow tires on the G35x AWD?
Thanks.
good luck.
did you need to get any special cables to integrate the Parrot with the factory stereo? I have heard that an special cable is required if the car has the bose stereo?
also, where did you have it installed? Dealer?
Thanks for any information.
Como2
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I’ve driven a lot of different cars, most recently a Porsche Boxster and I have to say I am absolutely delighted with the Coupe. Comfortable, tight handling and almost enough power ( I had the Boxster supercharged). The light curb weight lets the Coupe pull to 60 just a tad quicker than the Box did before I had it supercharged. I think a supercharger for the Coupe is in my future. :-)
But that’s not why I am writing today (sorry to ramble on so long).
Tires and wheels......
I will move up to 18’s for the summer and risk a firmer ride. I decided to go with 18X9 in the front and 18X10’s in the back. Will likely fit 245-40s in the front and 275-40s in the rear. That should give me the grip I want and also fill out the wheel wells, something manufacturers never do quite right in my opinion.
For wheels I bought Touge glossy black 5 spokes with a polished rim/lip. My Coupe is red so I thought it might look nice. (Never bought anything other than painted silver in the past so this is a move to the wild side for this old guy). Also I don’t want to look at a chronic "low tire pressure" light so I coughed up the $400 for tire pressure monitors to put in the wheels. Geez they are expensive or what!
As for tires, I’m a bit stuck, (read: thoughts or suggestions welcome and solicited). Not all manufacturers make the sizes I want. I’m looking hard at Avon Tech M500s What I like is the high rating for comfort and low ride noise while getting grip a little better than the standard all season tire. I am also looking at the Kumho ECSTA SPT for the same reasons but the SPT will probably ride just a little firmer. I also liked the Falcon Azenis ST115 which is touted to be one of the quietest performance tires available on the market, however they don’t currently make the rear size I want. I’m not sure if I can get by with a slight change back there to say ..35's rather then 40’s without really firming up the ride.
I am always interested in the opinions of others and glad to help with other’s issues if I can. I was a prolific contributor to a Porsche board I frequented for 6 years and look forward to reading/responding to this board.
Something I learned recently that maybe common knowledge on this board ..the right passenger hand strap will fit perfectly in the mounting holes of the useless card holder over the drivers door. I ordered one at about $20 since I need the strap and can’t find a use for the card holder.
I would also like to move the card holder under the passengers sun visor (that I do find useful) to the same spot under the drivers sun visor. Anybody find a way to do this?
Thanks all and "Respect the G"
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Thanks in advance,
Neal.
Brian
If you work out a solution for the foglights please share your solution.
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Dennis
Don't listen to the dealer ... this time. The navigation system you have was designed to keep you safe ... eyes on the road and hands on the wheel while you are moving that 3,468 pound object. A new navi disc will only update your map and POI info, not the way the system operates. You can contact Zenrin directly for a new map disc, I think they are only $190 ... take your salesperson out to dinner with the extra $60. Keep your car and trade it in on the 2007 G35 ... check out the Infiniti website for pictures of the new coupe and interior. Let me know if you have any questions.
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The best product I've found is Venture Shield ... LIFETIME warranty! www.invisiblepatterns.com. Good Luck! :shades:
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Will the 2007 model have that feature????
Como2
the guy has an excellent HOWTO.
Good luck
Anyone know if tinting the windows makes a noticeable difference and know of a good price for quality tinting? I hate to put it up and see it fade in a few years.
thanks.
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You also get two rear underbody air diffusers, plastic pieces for under the vehicle, they mount inboard the rear tires and just ahead of the axle, easy bolt on installation.
Next I'm going to try to install myself the clear bra on the bumper. I had this in my prior G35 (2003.5) and it worked great for eliminating paint pecks (about a $180 for a precut piece of film, $325 if you have it installed by a window tint shop).
Thanks!
Also, I've seen some cool raised trim on the sides running along the doors of some G35's. Anyone know what this is called, and if it can be added?
Keep wax on the clear bra so that you can wash off the bug juice. Mine looks like new after 14 months.
On the tinted windows, unless you are into dark windows because it looks cool, spend some money and get a ceramic tint done. It can cost almost double a standard tint job and will not be as dark.
The reason why is that it blocks specific portions of the light spectrum. It does not rely only on darkening to reduce heat and protect the interior.
Huper Optik is one of the most well known, and there a couple of others. Just like the clear bra, get it installed professionally by folks who know what they are doing.
i'm a new car owner and i would like to do what i can to minimize the body damage.
the bumpers on the g35's are like craypaper...very, fragile...
can you guys recommend something i can use to protect the interior. light interiors are notoriously hard to maintain.
thanks!
Generally used to protect the front part of hood, front bumper, frontal portions of the fenders, rear of the side view mirrors, etc. the headlights themselves.
Thick enough to provide good protection from dirt, small stones, insects, etc. Thin enough to allow it to follow all contours of your car, and be virtually invisible at first sight.
It can be washed, waxed, etc. just like your paint. It should not discolor for several years. Never use abrasives on it, any more than you would on your paint. No rubbing compounds either. Zaino, Mezzerna, Meguiar's NXT, etc. are all modern polishes that work well with clear bras in that they will not leave a lot of residue at the edge of the coating, as conventional wax tends to do.
Good material is important, 3M being the most common. Even more important than the exact material is the installation.
Check your yellow pages, many tint shops do clear bras, might ask for recommendations from other car owners.
Does anyone know how to go about finding a quality installer in new york? The yellow pages seems so risky....
How long do these bras last?
Anyone who hasn't checked out the members' web pages (and your own) should do so. There's tons of content there, pictures, videos, any day now how-to guides, etc.
In the upper left you'll see a link to "My CarSpace" - that should take you to your webpage. To find anyone else's CarSpace page, just click on their name. There's a link in everyone's profile.
Check it out! There's lots to enjoy.
Welcome! We're glad to have you as a new member. Email me if you have any questions - have fun!!