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Infiniti G35 Accessories and Modifications
Is everyone else seeing a mid May date for things like the factory front end masks? I was just curious as to wether or not it is actually available now from certain places...
I do alot of freeway driving and the route I take is festering with idiotic gravel trucks that love to bump along in the fast lane... What the heck is up with that?
The other day I saw a BMW 740IL absolutely PELTED with stones from a big dirt truck with a full load... I was in the fast lane and passing just as the truck hit a bump and dumped a huge amount of dirt and stone debris from the back end... I saw at least 5 or 6 spiderwebs on the BMWs windshield... That could NOT have been one of that driver's better days
Faenor
I do alot of freeway driving and the route I take is festering with idiotic gravel trucks that love to bump along in the fast lane... What the heck is up with that?
The other day I saw a BMW 740IL absolutely PELTED with stones from a big dirt truck with a full load... I was in the fast lane and passing just as the truck hit a bump and dumped a huge amount of dirt and stone debris from the back end... I saw at least 5 or 6 spiderwebs on the BMWs windshield... That could NOT have been one of that driver's better days
Faenor
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Well, yeah, I know that's ridiculous. But if you leave the bra on all the time the little particles you're trying to avoid -- dust, grit, etc. -- washes down beneath the fabric. As it moves slightly in the wind it grrrriiiiiinds the stuff into your paint. And, yeah, you can see the damage, especially if you're a paint and polish freak who keeps your car washed, because your washing adds to the problem!
Since you plan to use synthetic oil, I suspect you're planning to take good care of your car. So don't use a bra except when you're planning to be on gravel roads, long trips, etc. Otherwise, a good coat of wax/polish is the best protection so far.
Good luck.
Joe W.
Link to the Invinca site.
http://www.invinca-shield.com/main.htm
Mike
Thanks.
Scott
http://www.xpel.com/paint/product.asp?make=Infiniti&model=G35
Success!!!
Scott
Does anyone know of any aftermarket spoilers that are available yet?
Who is going to be supplying the "performance" accessories?
Scott
Take care.
Joe W.
I suggest you use www.google.com for your search. I could spend the entire day reading and still not get to the end of the list. Lots of good pics too.
Good luck
Tony
Thanks!
Can someone who actually has the base model clarify this for me?
Scott
Thanks for the reply. That's really disappointing, as I refuse to carry my CDs in the car because of previous loss. MP3 car players are in fact common now (carried on at least half a dozen display units in every Best Buy, Circuit City and any other car stereo store in the country).
If you go out to autobarn.com you should be able to find xenon upgrade bulbs that fit into halogen headlights. They are expensive (~$400++)! However, I don't know if they will work with the G35 or not.
faenor is supposed to be trying the PIAA Superwhites to replace his standard halogens and they may be a much cheaper alternative (~$40 each). However, he hasn't reported back with results yet. (Can also be found at autobarn.com.)
Let us know how it works out.
Scott
PS. I have no financial interest in any of the companies/sites discussed above. They are just one source I know of.
Replacing the lights isn't just a matter of switching the bulbs -- if you want more than the look. The hard part is the self-leveling device that they have for safety (I don't know about legality, assume not). Audi/BMW both charge around $1500 for the switch -- inflated prices, I know.
Take care.
Joe W.
dmmattix - I think that the kits at autobarn.com do have the ballast. I don't KNOW that you will have to replace the lens as that would be just about impossible on something as new as the G35 and on the high beams (faenor's situation). :^/
Scott
http://www.pbase.com/image/2037092
Paul
El Cajon, California
Apologies to all for such a huge delay in getting back about the headlights. In truth, I haven't had any time to work on the car with all the other stuff going on, but I am still fully intending to do the swap in of the PIAA superwhites for the "highbeams"
Just to clarify, My G has the Xenon's which are of course, mounted at the top of the headlight stack. What I am replacing/substituting, are what Infiniti refers to on this car as "foglamps" lower bulbs in the stack, which are actually just standard headlight bulbs (highbeam/lowbeam H4 type bulbs)
When these lower lights are on, they are called and aimed like foglamps or more accurately "auxiliary lights" and when you flick on your highbeams they go high like regular headlights. The Xenons just stay happily on and you can only turn them on and off. Xenons that have a dual filament and can go "highbeam" are referred to as "Bi-Xenons" which has nothing to do with their sexual orientation :P but everything to do with their price!
So, in short... I am replacing the lower set of bulbs which are standard H4 type bulbs with no ballast and no special wiring.
I PROMISE to let you all know how it comes out... I've promised to do it this weekend, and while I'm in there, I'm going to try and aim the Xenon's a little bit higher as well...
Faenor/Dane4
Just for grins, I got myself a G35 front end mask. I put it on once just to see how it fit and it fits very well. Plus, on my White G35 it ends up being a very impressive looking contrast with the black white combination.
I've heard FAR to many horror stories about how masks ruin the paint by grinding in particulate matter that gets underneath it, and so I will probably just keep it in the trunk until such time as something happens to the front that I can't rectify and I have to as a last resort, cover it up *laughing*
Just in case anyone wanted to know though, it is a great fit, it is well made and well fitting, and it looks like they did a grand job at engineering the design so that areas that look like they would be prime candidates for "flutter" are well battened down.
I was a little disappointed at the Infiniti logo not being on a factory mask, but it looks great all the same.
I was thinking seriously of getting the xpel or invinca shield material put on, and then putting the mask OVER that so that there is no contact with the paint and the mask... That might end up being the optimal setup...
Faenor/Dane4
Personally, other than the GPS option for the Lojack (carjacking and the like), I find that using something like the Autolock Pro (www.autolock.com) is more than adequate. However, milage may vary.
Scott
However, can't you burn your own CDs? If they get stolen, you're only out the cost of the media.
Also, you can play MP3s in any cassette player using a device called the Digisette (www.digisette.com). It's basically an MP3 player that looks and works like a cassette.
Just bought G35 emerald mist fully loaded Premium, Sport, Winter, Navigation. This is the most fun to drive car I have every owned. Previous cars I had, Camaro SS, Mustang Cobra.
This car is much better car. Excellent
As for pricing, seems about the same, but, when you go to insure it, that's where the TRUTH comes out!
Scott
The Nav system also solves the problem of the clock that cannot be seen since the NAV system has a digital clock always displayed.
Anyone figured out how to play DVD yet?
Dancingdoctor
Now the questions...
1) The burglar alarm does not have a motion detector, making the car vulnerable to being taken by towing. Has anyone put a motion detector in? If so, I'd appreciate details.
2) I am a little person, so the left footrest is too low for me. No, I am not sitting on a phone book to see over the dash. Has anyone found the same issue and has anyone found any way or aftermarket product to raise the footrest?
Talk with your dealer.
Scott
While I was nervous about doing this on my 01 Corvette Z06, the result was fine.
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/
Thanks!
Mark