Conclusions and Goodbyes
06-17-2016, 04:04 PM
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Conclusions and Goodbyes
2013 Infiniti G37xS
I've just returned my car to the dealer (lease end). The past 3 years were an amazing experience that taught me to love cars.
I took my car several times to track and I must thank this Sub Forum section for helping me to stay safe (and probobly stay alive).
I must say that this car was a mean machine! I tracked it many times with Porsche Club of America. Every time the Porsche people were amazed how good this car was handling.
With a few simple upgrades (thank you sub forum) my car became appropriate for track driving and much more enjoyable on a daily basis
1. Michelin Pilot Super Spots tires.
2. Stoptech stainless steel brake lines.
3. Motul 600 brake fluid (boiled ATE on the track, do not be cheap and buy Motul).
4. Carbotech XP10 front and XP8 rear. Good for daily driving as well (except the winter, as long as you are ok with brake squeal) . Stock or even Street Performance pads will melt on the track.
5. Stoptech brake pads for the winter.
6. Centric Premium (not CTEK) rotors.
one thing I should have done is to remove the dust shield before track events to provide better cooling.
I wanted to thank again everybody on this sub forum for all their help and support in the past 3 years.
Cheers
I've just returned my car to the dealer (lease end). The past 3 years were an amazing experience that taught me to love cars.
I took my car several times to track and I must thank this Sub Forum section for helping me to stay safe (and probobly stay alive).
I must say that this car was a mean machine! I tracked it many times with Porsche Club of America. Every time the Porsche people were amazed how good this car was handling.
With a few simple upgrades (thank you sub forum) my car became appropriate for track driving and much more enjoyable on a daily basis
1. Michelin Pilot Super Spots tires.
2. Stoptech stainless steel brake lines.
3. Motul 600 brake fluid (boiled ATE on the track, do not be cheap and buy Motul).
4. Carbotech XP10 front and XP8 rear. Good for daily driving as well (except the winter, as long as you are ok with brake squeal) . Stock or even Street Performance pads will melt on the track.
5. Stoptech brake pads for the winter.
6. Centric Premium (not CTEK) rotors.
one thing I should have done is to remove the dust shield before track events to provide better cooling.
I wanted to thank again everybody on this sub forum for all their help and support in the past 3 years.
Cheers
Last edited by mbar; 06-17-2016 at 04:20 PM.
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06-17-2016, 04:18 PM
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06-17-2016, 05:45 PM
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06-17-2016, 08:13 PM
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How is visibility? Clutch feel if you got the mt?
What I'd really like is the new ats-v but $75K is alot of change to put into a car. The camaro + bike or camaro + honda civic would be more than enough
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06-17-2016, 09:58 PM
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I'd be too spoiled not to get the 2ss. Need all the creature comforts of the G and more.
How is visibility? Clutch feel if you got the mt?
What I'd really like is the new ats-v but $75K is alot of change to put into a car. The camaro + bike or camaro + honda civic would be more than enough
How is visibility? Clutch feel if you got the mt?
What I'd really like is the new ats-v but $75K is alot of change to put into a car. The camaro + bike or camaro + honda civic would be more than enough
06-18-2016, 12:44 AM
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The Camaro SS is basically the ATS-V with a V8. Maybe not as fancy inside, but similar level ( almost) to the G. Visibility is great, you just need to get used to having a long hood. 8 speed Auto so far is much faster than the G, I'll be able to really judge after my first track day next month.
My first car was an early 80's taxicab (caprice). I then had a 4th gen camaro . Both cars had relatively long hoods. It took some time to get used to the shorter G hood.
What's impressive is the mpg on the camaro, 17/28 with 455 hp! That's nuts. Cylinder deactivation must be present to achieve these kinds of numbers.
6Mt or auto. That will be a tough question. Haven't owned an auto in close to 20 years now. If I get the car before my half century bday, it'll have to be a 6mt
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mbar (06-18-2016)
06-18-2016, 08:11 AM
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Nice!
My first car was an early 80's taxicab (caprice). I then had a 4th gen camaro . Both cars had relatively long hoods. It took some time to get used to the shorter G hood.
What's impressive is the mpg on the camaro, 17/28 with 455 hp! That's nuts. Cylinder deactivation must be present to achieve these kinds of numbers.
6Mt or auto. That will be a tough question. Haven't owned an auto in close to 20 years now. If I get the car before my half century bday, it'll have to be a 6mt
My first car was an early 80's taxicab (caprice). I then had a 4th gen camaro . Both cars had relatively long hoods. It took some time to get used to the shorter G hood.
What's impressive is the mpg on the camaro, 17/28 with 455 hp! That's nuts. Cylinder deactivation must be present to achieve these kinds of numbers.
6Mt or auto. That will be a tough question. Haven't owned an auto in close to 20 years now. If I get the car before my half century bday, it'll have to be a 6mt
If you ever going to get MT again , the Camaro or Corvette is the way to go. The auto rev match on downshift is great ( you can turn it off)
06-18-2016, 09:41 PM
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Congrats man, I'm eyeing the new Camaro myself. Waiting on final pricing for the 1LE package, and if I can hold out long enough, I'd prefer to wait to see regular SS's come up for sale used. I suspect that would be the performance bargain of the century. Either way, I'd also be interested to hear your impressions of the car after you've had time to live with it for a little while. It's an especially valuable perspective since you're coming from a G that you've tracked.
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