Heeeeyyyyy yooouuu guuuuuyyyyyss!!

Ive been lingering around here for a while since i purchased my car last year. A lot of awesome builds and unique styles which i do like a lot. This section is filled with inspiration so shout out to all the other members building dope/sleek/one-of-a-kind rides.

Here is my Build thread, my name is Derick BTW and i am in the Air Force. I've owned nothing but turbo cars from my Mazdaspeed6, 96 STI (japan), 92 GTR skyline (japan), EvoX, and BMW 135i. This is my first N/A "performance" car and I love it. I also do car detailing on the side so I was obsessed with this car's lines and stance. I have big plans for this car but here is what i have so far.

Here she is fresh from the dealer in NJ, now home in MD. Stock 2011 G37 IPL




I linked up with Danny from Incurve and picked up these lovely "Red Bottoms" Dual concave 20x10.5 +25 even sat well at stock height. But wheel gab drives me insane.


I love foaming and cleaning her up too

Next up (6 months later) i got the MXP exhaust and linked up with Custom Functionz here in maryland for some good old Air Suspension by Airlift Performance. Also added some custom painted drilled/slotted rotors and calipers and polished/painted the exhaust tips to match the wheels. Check it!




custom trunk set up with graffiti hyrdrodipped air tank




photo bombed by my Ducati 899 Panigale





I hope you guys like it. I hope to supercharge it and do some more exterior mods in the near future.

 

Hey Derick,
Great job! Nice score on those Incurves from Danny, always thought those were a great looking wheel in red, and they found another great home on another black coupe

Everything you've done thus far is spot-on, nice choice in parts and the way it all comes together is top shelf.
Look forward to more updates and pics, already a show stopper.
Brad
BTW, thanks for your service!

 

Wow Derek! Love the way you started your BT with a massive BOOM!!!! Loving the wheels and the air!!

 

thank you for the kind words
thank you, the airlift kit is pretty cool.

 

Is say so lol. I love the details on the tank itself.

 

Very nice. Hopefully I'll see it up close some time

 

Matching the exhaust tips to the red rims is an unusual thing, but then red rims are an unusual thing. You have a pretty bold sense of style, Derick. Certainly not subtle, but not cheap either. Not at all. I like it.

Particularly got a kick out of your hydro-dipped air tank. While other cars are showing off their engine bay, you're popping your trunk. That's pretty cool.

Subbed for more.

 

lol thanks man, i definitely did roll the dice with the exhaust but it is, like you said, a bold "pop" of style. I think the next makeover I will tone it down a little. I was really set on doing something different. I am glad you like it and i hope to do more bold upgrades with this car, sky's the limit with this platform really.... reminds me of when i had my Evo X.

 

Eye pea El lol

 

Nice work on the G.

The wheels and tips look good, especially when aired out.

 

right lol
wait until you guys see the vanity plate that will also add 15 rwhp

 

Redoing the interior..... Myself. Wish me luck



Things are getting serious.... Started this 2 months ago

 

Can't wait to see final results!!!!! I'm in love with this IPL... keep up the great work!

 

Wondering where you'd been Derick, G/L w/ your interior, I'm sure you'll hit it out of the park like you've done w/ the rest of your G.
BTW, nice plate, what's the NT stand for?

 

I'm going to guess it stands for Not Stolen? Lol