JakeB

Hello everyone I've had my Athens Blue 08' G37s for around two years now & I'm still slowly modding it!
I thought I'd make a thread about it & get some opinions...
So first... the only picture I could find of the car fully stock





The first thing I did to the car was tint the windows as dark as legally possible



The next install was the custom box/subwoofer combo





After I installed the sub I put LEDs in my grille





Next up was to get my grille painted. Black with an athens blue logo



Next up was to get some sound out of her so I found a Megan Axle-Back exhaust for a good price. It sounded really nice!





After this I decided to get some wheels. After a while searching I stumbled upon MRR's Ground Force series. I love them!



After that I decided to go semi all-out & got both test pipes and a full OBX catback exhaust





Next up after this I tinted my tail lights (and installed the exhaust)


(the car is super dirty in that picture just FYI)

Lastly I got a good deal on Stillen Gen 3 intakes!





Upcoming mods: Lowering & Painted Headlights. Theres probably a few mods I forgot but I hope you like what I've done so far

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

Nice progression Jake! Be sure to change your lens to a TSX when you do your headlights, you'll be glad you did. Painting your calipers Athens blue would be a nice look too IMO. Keep up the good work!

cecrops

iTrader: (4)

Cool ride man. I ordered some led strips for inside my grill and they'll be here tomorrow for my install, I didn't know of anyone else who had done this yet. I did quite a bit of research and was wondering, do you have any problems with the blue lights as far as getting pulled over or police attention? As I understand it any blue or red light in the front or rear of the car is illegal in all states so I went with white. Thanks

JakeB

Hey cecrops, I don't usually turn them off unless I'm leaving a party or trying to purposely draw attention to the car. (Car Meets in particular) But I've driven past a cop with them on before and she didn't pull me over or anything. I'm in South Florida so I don't know how cops are where you live but I personally don't like taking the risk of giving a cop a reason to ticket me...

JakeB

Thanks for the feedback blnewt, I want to paint my calipers but I don't want to be without a car & I also don't know where to get that done! Also what does a TSX change? Not sure what that is in all honesty

cecrops

iTrader: (4)

Interesting, I'm guessing you meant you dont normally turn them on? how do you have it wired, just on and on/off switch? I was trying to figure out a way to make them turn on with my headlight so I was going to look for a fuse in my engine bay. I'm in west palm beach btw but I get enough attention as it is so didn't want any additional risks.

Also you should check out that thread you made when you first bought the OBX exhaust, people were eagerly awaiting your review

rushwolf20

Nice Jake. I'm looking to do a similar build. I'm starting with the ipl kit but the black and blue look is where I'm going. Anyway keep it up Jake she is a sweet G.

JakeB

Thanks rush! If you know anyone with a GT-Spec engine bar or a Metal covered engine coolant tank let me know haha

rushwolf20

Lol ill keep an eye out

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

It's the actual projector lens, the OEM lens is a fresnal which has little circles in the mold, if you look closely at the lens you'll see them. This causes distortion and a blurry cutoff. The TSX-R lens is crystal clear and when the lens is spaced a bit from the projector (it comes w/ spacers) the edge of the light gives off a blue flicker for a very nice upscale look and a razor sharp cutoff. The perfect lenses also look much better in the housing. Here's a couple links
TSX-R - Clear Lenses from The Retrofit Source
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...lens-swap.html
And a brake caliper painting DIY if you feel so inclined
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...-calipers.html

JakeB

So I finalized a list of the mods I would be interested in the future:
- Painted Headlights
- Front Splitter
- CF Mirror Covers
- OBX Long-Tube Headers
- Rolled Fenders
- Coilover kit (Possibly Accuair)
- 3mm Matte Wrap
- Eibach Sway Bars
- GT-Spec Strut Bar

guy from norcal

iTrader: (2)

looking good man

DBall

Man... I wish that color was an option for the AWD Sedan. Great ride!

JakeB

Athens Blue is an awesome color it's unfortunate they never offered it!

JakeB

Thank you!