Jroyalty7's 2012 OB G37xS Sedan Build Thread
Alright so I decided to finally start a build thread, even as my modding is winding down, due to 1) Lack of funding 2) Running out of things to mod :coolio: 3) I can now confine my thoughts and discussions in one area instead of cluttering the forums with more and more threads. I mean I practically live here so I mine as well help tidy up the place lol!
So a bit about me first: My OB 2012 G37xS Sedan is the fourth car I've owned. I started with a '94 Nissan Maxima->'99 Audi A6->'06 Subaru Legacy->My current DD the G! I love the G! I have always done minor mods to my cars, mainly aesthetics, but always air intakes. This is the first car I have truly went to town modding and I am loving every minute of it. A bit about my car: I was out searching for exactly the car I have, fully loaded 2010-2013 G37x with the sport package all black, black interior w/ brushed aluminum trim or an Audi A4 s line package. I had already been researching these cars for almost a year before making my move so I knew the differences between them well. Found a local dealership in Buffalo that had them both and spent half the day test driving each. The G was just a more powerful more fun to drive car, plus I trusted the reliability factor, my mind was made up that day. My local dealership wasn't giving me any kind of deals I was happy with so I hopped back online and fortunately found another G with all the specs I wanted in Rochester, with less mileage and a better price :JAMIN:. I was driving my 2012 G37 xS home with only 23,000 miles on it the very next night :driving:, that was 3/4/14! How I got to this point: So I discovered Myg37.com probably around September 2014 after I started looking into LED's and fog light mods. I lurked around for a while until finally joining as a member in January 2015. Ever since then I have been on a roller coaster of modding and have learned so much mechanically and technically it's hard to describe. I never thought I would be installing manifolds, springs, and exhausts myself (with a little help from my brother-in-law ;) lol) But here I am with thoughts of turbo builds dancing through my head lol :eek::icon26::flame::33: Anyways Ill try and timeline as best I can with the pics and then keep going with my build wherever it takes me!! I am always welcome to suggestions! March 2014: First wash https://farm1.staticflickr.com/538/1...a2e44dae_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/524/1...f1c03e4d_m.jpg Got the tints done sometime in Fall 2014, went 35% all the way around, cops give you too much trouble around here if you go real dark. No pic from that but here's one I like anyways, still completely stock w/ the ugly duck feet :icon30:: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/257/1...6ebf6953_m.jpg First Real Mod (The start of trouble :11:) December 2014 JDMtoy LED fog lights w/Halos wired into the factory OEM fog light harness: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/299/2...8bb25860_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/282/2...bd8d4abd_m.jpg Cant really see the halo's that well in pics, but they look great in person! Good pic of winter and LED plate light after I did the interior/exterior LED conversion: https://flic.kr/p/vAwokP Decmber 2014: Then this happened :) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/430/2...0c56dd66_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/491/2...888b112d_m.jpg I went with the Gen 2's originally because I was concerned with the true CAI's since I had always read about hydrolocking issues and the difficulty of install/maintenance. My opinions would change, thanks to these forums, as you'll see later :) January 2015: Winter was fun (not) :( but gave me lots of time to research and buy car parts, this is when I joined the site and started bugging Blnewt about wheels and tire sizes for the X ;): https://farm1.staticflickr.com/534/2...f5a37f9f_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/410/2...60889f2f_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/...791810fc_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/512/2...1f1f6125_m.jpg Sometime in January 2015: Installed the Midnight grille after stalking Ebay for a month https://farm1.staticflickr.com/535/1...157218e0_m.jpg February 2015: Change your sway bars they said... it'll be easy they said... lol. After much research I decided to upgrade to Hotchki's sway bars. I learned several important lessons about modding your car with this one. 1) Make sure you have all necessary tools before starting this mod (IMPACT GUN!) and prepare for the worst (Nut wont budge with impact gun) 2)If you're going to mod in the most brutal winter in the last 100 years... have a heated garage! https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3784/...bbe5c8c3_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/338/1...b7144028_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3811/...0e583269_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/...975d4cb5_m.jpg After many beers, cigars, and trips to Home Depot (before I drank :) ) I ended up conceding defeat and dragging my butt, tail between my legs, to my brother-in-laws house to help get this mod done. 3 hours later we finally got the stubborn bolt off by torching, grinding, and finally cutting it off. No collateral damage was incurred! That was just the rear! I let my mechanic do the front :) Although I did try first lol https://farm1.staticflickr.com/505/2...9ae59220_m.jpg It is truly the best bang for your buck mod though, what a difference with the rear on the middle setting and front on the firmest. March 2015: Started with a bang, after a lot more research I decided to go with a conservative drop given my area's affinity for snow and potholes. Ordered and received my Swift springs and set out once again to my brother-in-laws house for the install after working all night lol. Everything went smooth here, borrowed (for free :) after return) from Pep Boys the manual spring compressor and we had everything on in a couple hours. Pics from install, sorry no afters of the shiny red springs, not sure what I was thinking... oh yeah I wasn't, I didn't sleep at all... https://farm1.staticflickr.com/321/1...e891ff8f_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3741/...7558cc83_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/528/1...a19c51cb_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/...dab29266_m.jpg Before (bottom 2 pics) and after (top 2 pics) comparison pic: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/429/2...d4e26a05_m.jpg Carsmo knobs also came in, I went with the limited availability high polished knobs and glad I did: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3676/...00fe6e0d_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/303/1...eed39f80_m.jpg Also tried my hand at customizing a grille emblem, could not get clean lines for the life of me so it didn't end up on my car... yet, I haven't given up on this one, I'll keep you posted. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/...3fe58774_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/...5f95d6a7_m.jpg Apparently couldn't get enough painting, G2 caliper paint came in as well this month, so my calipers became red! Planning/saving for that BBK, but this will do for now. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/474/1...63c2f501_m.jpg April 2015: The wheels that I so carefully researched sizes and offsets for (*cough* *cough* Thanks Blnewt *cough* *cough*) finally came in after a 2 month wait!! I really loved the look of the Stance SC5ives with the matte black barrel and chrome lip. I went with 20x9 et 32 wrapped in Hankook Ventus v12 Evo's size 245/35/20 https://farm1.staticflickr.com/561/1...f055ce19_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/376/1...68b36e5c_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/552/2...9713e22d_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/446/2...abbdf557_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/556/2...b1b1c8d8_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/274/2...2dd71580_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3759/...9d5fcb5e_m.jpg April 2015: Tried to get my photog skills up to par, still have a long way to go if I wanna get on r1cky's or now Rochester's level lol https://farm1.staticflickr.com/489/2...0cc49300_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/393/2...31306722_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/...7c13b46b_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/...5f6010ce_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/530/2...097730ae_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/404/2...344523b1_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3671/...e2d4cfe7_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/352/1...cf60e1db_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/392/1...d9a91154_m.jpg |
July 2015:
Took a trip to Philly, wanted an ECUTek tune but ended up with UpRev tune on the Dyno... still put down 301WHP and 274WTQ... quite happy :) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/303/1...3cb66a20_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/361/1...0b2d5650_m.jpg Last but not least my Modded GTR start button done by mrperfect229 (Roy), 60% tint GTR style BlueBat overlays, and interior trim wrapped in gloss black 3m vinyl done by me: GTR Button: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/...fd3ebc15_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/263/1...f7512099_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3787/...5797a8e1_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/385/1...d1c4dfcf_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/293/2...8746254e_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/333/1...a7478a73_m.jpg Bluebatoverlays: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/318/1...e285e70c_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/376/2...3337bf06_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/334/1...831708b2_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/289/2...2a040332_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/316/2...cc6d04d4_m.jpg Gloss Black Vinyl wrapped interior pieces: Before (not my actual car) but same concept: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/405/2...ac01cf69_m.jpg After: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/255/1...ebe878d8_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/397/1...3f9c90ea_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/483/2...3ff37297_m.jpg November 2015 Stock/winter wheels pre-dip <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/62888350@N06/23189344765/in/dateposted/" title="20151116_131057"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5803/23189344765_5267538815_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1152" alt="20151116_131057"></a> In process <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/62888350@N06/22560861234/in/dateposted/" title="20151117_094700"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/699/22560861234_a7400420ec_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1152" alt="20151117_094700"></a> Post-dip <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/62888350@N06/22564211093/in/dateposted/" title="20151121_151223"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5719/22564211093_0714530965_k.jpg" width="2048" height="1005" alt="20151121_151223"></a> Future plans I will update later.... it's 5am and I have class in 5 hours ughhhhh Alright future plans as of August 2015: -Akebono BBK -One Eighty NYC modded halo headlights -TBW or Z Speed engine splash shield -Z1 oil cooler kit -Stillen Transmission cooler kit -CSF radiator -Switch up the wheels, lighter maybe? All black spokes with chrome lip -Level 10 Trans upgrade -FI TT kit or Stillen SC , not sure yet and going to be saving up for awhile -Sell car/part out for Q60 with Factory TT almost 400 HP engine lol!!! |
Dohhh...Thanks for the advice! I souldve of thought of that lol. My excuse again is it was late and I was tired lmao... you're gonna gear that a lot
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Originally Posted by jroyalty7
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Dohhh...Thanks for the advice! I souldve of thought of that lol. My excuse again is it was late and I was tired lmao... you're gonna gear that a lot
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Originally Posted by blnewt
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Hope you got a lot of cash since you have so much room now for many more goodies :biggthumpup:
Looking great BTW :JAMIN: |
Originally Posted by jroyalty7
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July 2015:
Took a trip to Philly, wanted an ECUTek tune but ended up with UpRev tune on the Dyno... still put down 301WHP and 274WTQ... quite happy :) https://farm1.staticflickr.com/303/1...3cb66a20_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/361/1...0b2d5650_m.jpg https://youtu.be/bp2JnAxaO2Q https://farm1.staticflickr.com/552/1...0fa608d3_m.jpg Last but not least my Modded GTR start button done by mrperfect229 (Roy), 60% tint GTR style BlueBat overlays, and interior trim wrapped in gloss black 3m vinyl done by me: GTR Button: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/...fd3ebc15_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/263/1...f7512099_m.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3787/...5797a8e1_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/385/1...d1c4dfcf_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/293/2...8746254e_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/333/1...a7478a73_m.jpg Bluebatoverlays: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/318/1...e285e70c_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/376/2...3337bf06_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/334/1...831708b2_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/289/2...2a040332_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/316/2...cc6d04d4_m.jpg Gloss Black Vinyl wrapped interior pieces: Before (not my actual car) but same concept: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/405/2...ac01cf69_m.jpg After: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/255/1...ebe878d8_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/397/1...3f9c90ea_m.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/483/2...3ff37297_m.jpg Future plans I will update later.... it's 5am and I have class in 5 hours ughhhhh B@t™ |
Man, first off....holy cow!!! That thing is so good looking. You put me to shame without even trying. Second, thanks a ton for the shout out. It was a pleasure doing business with you and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Third, Rochester is going to love you, since it seems you are going to keep your car for a while. ;) Fourth, "dat FI doe". Yikes...I probably won't watch those videos again...because...yikes. That sounds so good and my wife even sat there with this huge pout on her face because of how amazing that would have sounded on my car. It sounds wicked on yours though, and I'm glad it went to someone who was/is going to put it to good use! Cheers man, and I have nothing but the best of wishes for you in your future mods. :) :D
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Awww, thanks a ton man, quite the compliment coming from you!!! Can't tell you how much I appreciate the hook ups with the strut bar and exhaust!! I absolutely love it and will definitely be continuing to put it to good use!!! If you're ever going to be in Buffalo hit me up I'd be happy to let you take the ride out!!! Nothing but well wishes for you also my friend, glad to see you still get on here once an a while!
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Car looks great, excellent progress!
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Thanks man I appreciate that, glad I finally got the time to put a thread together to show her off :)
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Alright so probably looking into doing some cooling mods next, anyone have any experience with Z1 oil cooler kits or the stillen transmission cooler kits? Any recommendations on which I should I go with first? I'm not planning on tracking this car except maybe to run some drags at the track here (only 1/8th mile) Maybe looking to upgrade my fuel injectors and fuel pump also, still keeping in mind I am NA and trying to work towards a turbo or s/c build. Anyone got any input/expertise on these?
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