Gouki - OB G37x Coupe
 

I guess I feel like my car warrants a build thread now.
It even has a name :):):). Black and red isn't exactly the most creative color scheme but there's a reason I bought a black car. I played with some other ideas, like an Iron Man inspired color scheme but ultimately I wanted a black car.

https://i.imgur.com/x2bQRoKh.jpg

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Mod* Chronology:

• 11/12/14 - Took Delivery - not a mod I know
• 11/17/14 - Tinted windows
• 11/30/14 - G37x debadge
• 12/03/14 - GTR Start Button
• 12/08/14 - Keyhole delete | Door projectors
• 01/16/15 - Plastidip trunk lip
• 01/20/15 - GTR Map Lens | DD LEDs (map, vanity, glove, trunk, license)
• 01/31/15 - Remote start
• 02/07/15 - Takeda CAI
• 03/15/15 - INFINITI debadge
• 03/28/15 - Eibach Pro Kit | SPC F&R Camber | DD LEDs (city)
• 03/29/15 - DD LEDs (backup)
• 04/04/15 - DD LEDs (fogs) | Vinyl wrap doors and dash
• 04/06/15 - Vinyl wrap center console
• 04/08/15 - Niche Enyo | Toyo T1 Sport
• 04/09/15 - BlueBatMobile Overlays
• 05/02/15 - Osram CBI
• 06/11/15 - Custom Grounding Kit
• 08/01/15 - Paddle Shifters | Tanabe STB
• 08/06/15 - Niche Form
• 08/10/15 - Body Match Grill
• 08/20/15 - DD tail-as-turn
• 08/27/15 - OEM Sport Pedals
• 11/08/15 - OEM trunk spoiler

Wheels/Tires Specs

Niche Form M157
Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
Front: 20x8.5 +25 | 245/35
Rear: 20x10 +40 | 285/30

I'll post my alignment sheet when I get it checked. I somehow think I could run lower offsets with more negative camber and still be in spec.

Progress Pics:

As I bought it
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More symmetrical without the G37x
https://i.imgur.com/MjXEAzjm.jpg

GTR start button with the swapped guts. Actually cut some of those plastic flosser things to get the clips off - felt like that'd be gentler
https://i.imgur.com/TlZtZpWm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/UiWdncFm.jpg

Standard keyhole delete
https://i.imgur.com/UF6G1ZSm.jpg

I hate chrome
https://i.imgur.com/DXjRUXfm.jpg

GTR map lenses added 5HP & DD goodness
https://i.imgur.com/1XFgs48m.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/PUBw7gDm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/tvotCd6m.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/9Jdhcfam.jpg

CAI was a bit more than I anticipated
https://i.imgur.com/brkZ4Agm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/D2dsUGCm.jpg

More debadge
https://i.imgur.com/wBPrk40m.jpg

Dropped on Eibach
https://i.imgur.com/EHxX2W3m.jpg

City lights swapped
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Fogs, although the cheapest 6000k option from DD was a mistake so gonna go to 3000k
https://i.imgur.com/VVxtvfIm.jpg

Vinyl wrap Interior trim
https://i.imgur.com/CAOS5dNm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/gsELYdpm.jpg
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My first attempt at aftermarket wheels - Niche Enyo
https://i.imgur.com/Aje6zPPm.jpgAttachment 185634

BlueBatMobile on the tails
https://i.imgur.com/kXgU2rcm.jpg

Followed a DIY and put my grounding kit together
https://i.imgur.com/0zXdFUYm.jpg

Paddle shifters were a pretty easy install
https://i.imgur.com/hoPM8s1m.jpg

Tanabe FSTB - thanks Newt
https://i.imgur.com/6RoGcFsm.jpg

Wheels round 2 - Niche Form
https://i.imgur.com/77RnZMnm.jpg

After failing to vinyl wrap my grill I had it painted in OB at a shop. Everything but the front of the emblem is also OB
https://i.imgur.com/QOoWX3Vm.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/6El9qxlm.jpg

You've seen it a million times but...

Sport pedals; also nothing new


Can't tell you how nervous I was lining up the template and drilling the holes. I think I did a good job though.
https://i.imgur.com/vrZi6Qzm.jpg

Gallery:
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reserved for who knows what

Nice choice w/ your second round of wheels, they look superb on that black G. BTW, how do you like the T1 Sports? Also post your tire & wheel specs on top if you don't mind~always helpful for those looking to get the same setup.

Not sure how to gauge the T1 Sports. It's not like my car is boosted but it does feel like the power I do have at the wheels is reaching the road "better". I have way more traction than on my stock 18s - but that might be a combination heavier wheels and summer vs AS tires, meh.

:JAMIN:

B@t™

How long have you been lowered on eibach springs? Hoe are they holding up? Also why would you ditch the 6K fog lights by diode? Thanks for sharing though, very clean

We'd be happy to assist you with an exchange/return for those fog lights if you are wanting to switch to 3000K

Feel free to give us a call: (314) 205-3033

Car looks awesome BTW!

Nick C.

awesome progression


where did you get those LEDs and GTR dome light just wondering

Super tempted to give the smarta** response here...but I won't :). "03/28/15 - Eibach Pro Kit", so since Saturday, March 28th. The car feels nice and planted; body roll was significantly reduced (used to see the car shake at start). The 6K fogs LOOK great, but that's it. As I mentioned I went with the cheapest option, so the look is all I got - usable light not so much.

Thanks * 2!!!! I do believe I will take you up on that.

All my LEDs are from DiodeDynamics - a supporting vendor on here. The map lenses I got from ConceptZPerformance(also a supporting vendor I believe??), but they can be found a few different places. And Thanks.

Called today. Not sure what I was expecting but, as I already knew, I'm outside the return/exchange window on those fogs. :)

Sorry to hear it :icon27:

Nick C.

Oh hey, I found you on Instagram.... Or well you found me I guess lol

I finally went ahead and ordered my spoiler with the ESTORE2015 coupon code. Ended up paying ~ $365. Should hopefully have that soon and then I can deal with the anxiety of drilling holes in my trunk.

Currently debating getting the Sport Muffler, since that can be had for ~$550 if ordered from Willow Grove. Although at one point I was sure I was doing a full FI exhaust, but now I'm semi considering doing just an axle back for sound - maybe the sport, or a topspeed/beluga, or that used Tanabe in the classifieds(for now anyway).

I like the look on the Eibach springs

Did a few more minor things. DD Tail as turn, OEM sport pedals, and OEM spoiler.
Was pretty nervous about lining up the templates for the holes but I think I got it - I don't see any gaps.

woot just got my Aero side skirts shipped for $442 after ESTORE2016

Nice ^^^^ Look forward to install pics, Your G is coming together very well FWIW.

*whistles*

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...be7f5c8228.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/01QTeSfl.jpg

Snapped a quick shot when I picked it up from the shop. Had my 11+ sport bumper painted and installed. And had them clear/install my AKX V2 diffuser. Oh, my fog bezels are also painted in KH3, cause f*** chrome(grill and trunk emblem will be dealt with soon enough)

They have my calipers, which are getting painted in an absolutely amazing red(cliche I know).

After that I'm not sure. It's one of: OEM accent lighting & illuminated kick plates (together), power folding mirrors from the vert, or OEM sport accessory muffler(I think)

Nice look from the front, really good job on that!

Oh wow, very clean!!! I love when someone blacks things out with actual quality paint.

Very good idea with folding mirrors, haven't thought of that. I'm going to look into that. Btw car looks amazing great job

Wasn't my idea. https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-interior-exterior-lighting/234376-project-completed-folding-side-view-mirrors.html

Akebono upgrade happened a couple months back
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...a3f439cd0c.jpg


Just picked up my Sport Acc Muffler for about $500 after the 25% coupon. Gonna get the tips powder coated and then install. So I guess my exhaust is decided - HFC and custom piping next.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...c550285334.jpg

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...ddddef812b.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...06c7651fec.jpg


Also got the OEM interior accent lighting, so I'll probably do that today

Thanks for the fresh updates, looking really good all around!

I love the sound of the sports muffler and very nice color choice on the bonos!

Oh, forgot to mention I picked up an OEM RWD sway bar

Nice build here's my X coupe... too many mods to type right now.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...73a4266751.jpg

^ Looking good!!!

I bought the sport acc muffler and had the tips powder coated. Hopefully gonna install that and my RWD sway bar this week
https://i.imgur.com/R3AfNtul.jpg

Cool addition to those mufflers, should look great installed!

Recorded an exhaust clip today. Thoughts?
I still plan to switch to a custom x-pipe/resonated mid pipe setup.

sounds good. Is that just an axleback?

Is that the fitment for the diffuser? So much gap

Yup just the axle back. I kinda rushed to put the diffuser on but you can't tell except at this super low angle

Those exhaust tips look great!
What color did you powder coat them? Is that Black Chrome?

Yeah that's what I asked for

That's what I figured. Every powder coat job I've seen done in "Black Chrome" looks like that more or less. The only way to get that true chrome-like sheen is to actually get it chrome plated. Though I've seen some multi-stage powder coat jobs come pretty close.
Nonetheless, looks really good :biggthumpup:

Yeah I knew it wouldn't look exactly right like plating would. I think he just shot it with a translucent black, which I'm fine with. I'm happy with the results

where did you get the trunk spoiler from?

Infiniti of Willow Grove but I think they've shut down their online parts store. Try Sheehy Annapolis; looks like they have it for $450 before discount.