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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Cannondalemtb's '10 G37X build

After searching for a red G37x that met all of my requirements and coming up short, I settled for my second choice... White on black. I still wish that I had found a red one, but white will have to do.

I bought the car bone stock and with an extended warranty. I couldn't pass up the deal. I picked it up the last week of September and I have been picking away at my "to-do list".

My mods so far:

Exterior:
Carbon Fiber trunk spoiler
Carbon Fiber GTR hood scoops
AutokitsX v2 rear diffuser
Black obsidian roof spoiler
Gloss black wrapped grille and trunk trim
Gloss black wrapped roof
Gloss black wrapped window trim
Gloss black painted trunk badges
Gloss black painted headlights
OEM non-sport front lip
Poly front lip
Poly sideskirt extensions
18% tint

Lighting:
Modded factory projectors (clear lenses and spacers)
Osram CBI D2S bulbs
Morimoto XB LED front signals
Morimoto LED fogs
Diode Dynamics tail-as-turn
DRL lighting

Interior:
Fortin EVO/Crimestoppers remote starter
LED dome and door lights
Paddle shifters
Carsmo stainless *****
3D MAXpider mats

Performance:
EcuTek tune from Seb at SpecialtyZ
DIY grounding kit
Z1 Motorsports upper intake manifold
Synergy ported lower intake manifold
Stillen Gen3 intakes
Fast Intentions resonated high flow cats
M2 Performance y-pipe
TopSpeed catback

Wheels/Brakes:
19x9.5 Vordoven Forme 6 / Pirelli P Zero Nero 245/45/19
18x8 Enkei SC05 (powdercoated gloss black) / Blizzak LM-25 225/50/18
Muteki SR48 titanium lug nuts
Akebono brakes (painted Ford Grabber Blue with black decals)

Suspension:
Fortune Auto coilovers
Swift springs (winter)
Ultra Racing front strut brace
Ultra Racing lower 6 point braces (awaiting install)

Planned:
Hotchkis sway bars

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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 04:42 PM
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Nice start & nice shopping list, those new lenses make a huge difference, bet you're really happy w/ that one.
Are you going to wrap your window trim too?
Look forward to seeing your new wheel & brake install.
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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Nice start & nice shopping list, those new lenses make a huge difference, bet you're really happy w/ that one.
Are you going to wrap your window trim too?
Look forward to seeing your new wheel & brake install.
I am going to wrap the trim! I have had the vinyl for a few weeks, but a wife and an 8 month old sometimes hinder my progress

I am really looking forward to the wheels and brakes. The wheels go for powdercoating in the next day or two. My rear calipers arrived today and fronts arrive tomorrow. I just need to order the pads/rotors/hardware and paint the calipers.
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cannondalemtb
I am going to wrap the trim! I have had the vinyl for a few weeks, but a wife and an 8 month old sometimes hinder my progress

I am really looking forward to the wheels and brakes. The wheels go for powdercoating in the next day or two. My rear calipers arrived today and fronts arrive tomorrow. I just need to order the pads/rotors/hardware and paint the calipers.
Yep, life tends to get in the way of a lot of things, lol.
BTW how do you like those 3DMax floor mats?
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Old Dec 20, 2015 | 09:59 PM
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Yep, life tends to get in the way of a lot of things, lol.
BTW how do you like those 3DMax floor mats?
I love them! But to be honest, I pretty much stole them. I was browsing Amazon and saw the fabric ones listed for $25 for a full set, but only in gray. If you chose just rears, they were $65. And if you chose black or tan full sets, they were $150. So for $25, I didn't care if they were gray.

I checked back an hour after ordering and they dropped further to like $24.63. I checked back the next day and they were back up to $150 and no longer on "prime". It was definitely a fluke and I just happened to catch it at the right time.

But to answer the question, they work great! Fit is perfect. They hold in place. I'd definitely try the rubber ones in the future. But really, with the 3D design, the fabric works just fine in any season.

(Bet you didn't expect an answer that long )
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 10:41 PM
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Wheel back from powdercoating! Enkei SC05's done in gloss black with a set of Blizzaks mounted and TPMS sensors rebuilt.

Also purchased a rear window spoiler, Ultra Racing strut brace, Ultra Racing lower H brace, and Ultra Racing 6-point lower brace.

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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 05:16 PM
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are these a dedicated set for the winters?
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Goonz
are these a dedicated set for the winters?
That's the plan. They do clear my Akebono's too. I think I may go 19's in the spring. But these will look just fine until I decide what to do.

Yesterday I threw on:
18" Enkei SC05's
225/50/18 Blizzak LM-25's
Muteki SR48 titanium lugs

I also found out that the Ultra Racing lower h-brace will not fit my car
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 09:21 PM
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Can't wait to see how your setup looks like!

Where did you purchase the TopSpeed Y-Pipe? I didn't know it fit the AWD Sedan.
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ZahyMatar
Can't wait to see how your setup looks like!

Where did you purchase the TopSpeed Y-Pipe? I didn't know it fit the AWD Sedan.
Thanks!

Actually, I need to correct the original post. It is actually a M2 Performance y-pipe. But they appear to be IDENTICAL to the TopSpeed. Any "Y" shaped one should fit with awd. It is the "V" shaped ones that are too tight to clear.

TopSpeed Y-pipe ($230 from TopSpeed):


M2 Performance ($125 on Amazon):
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Originally Posted by cannondalemtb
Thanks!

Actually, I need to correct the original post. It is actually a M2 Performance y-pipe. But they appear to be IDENTICAL to the TopSpeed. Any "Y" shaped one should fit with awd. It is the "V" shaped ones that are too tight to clear.

TopSpeed Y-pipe ($230 from TopSpeed):


M2 Performance ($125 on Amazon):
Thanks man! I plan on upgrading my Y-pipe later on. Still waiting for my TopSpeed exhaust to arrive though
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by cannondalemtb
Thanks!

Actually, I need to correct the original post. It is actually a M2 Performance y-pipe. But they appear to be IDENTICAL to the TopSpeed. Any "Y" shaped one should fit with awd. It is the "V" shaped ones that are too tight to clear.

TopSpeed Y-pipe ($230 from TopSpeed):


M2 Performance ($125 on Amazon):
Just a heads up that Y pipe will need to be modified to work with the Topspeed exhaust. The Y pipe exit is 3" whereas the Topspeed exhaust is 2.25" I believe.
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jfisher
Just a heads up that Y pipe will need to be modified to work with the Topspeed exhaust. The Y pipe exit is 3" whereas the Topspeed exhaust is 2.25" I believe.
Do you know of a y-pipe that won't need to be modified?
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 11:02 AM
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Just a heads up that Y pipe will need to be modified to work with the Topspeed exhaust. The Y pipe exit is 3" whereas the Topspeed exhaust is 2.25" I believe.
3" to 2.5" I believe. They will bolt up fine. It's just not ideal. I will probably have one of them modified to mate up better.
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Wheels and tires mounted just in time! Still waiting on center caps and decals. Roof spoiler and carbon fiber spoiler arrived! Swift springs picked up last night!



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