Josh's 2010 G37S 6MT
 

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Backstory
I purchased a low-mileage G37XS about a year and a half ago. I went FBO with wheels, coilovers, and BBK. Really loved the car, I called it the all-season sports car. I drove that thing everywhere. One thing was missing though, that third pedal... I was looking for a 6mt from the beginning but never found one within my budget. One finally came up on FB marketplace in northern Wisconsin. I had the extra cash to afford two cars for a short period of time so I booked a one way plane ticket and sent it. The seller met me at the airport with the new G sitting right outside of the exit doors of the airport. We exchanged some money and off I went on my long drive home.This car came mostly stock other than a topspeed Y back exhaust and the aftermarket wheels and tires. I also got the OEM duck foot wheels with brand new Blizzak tires. (score)

currently working on converting the old G back to stock and then listing for sale. I am not buying any new parts until I sell the old G.

To-do list (not in any specific order)
swap test pipes and exhaust from the other car DONE
Fab my own 3-inch intakes
Clutch pedal
Diff bushing
swap stainless lines
swap pads and rotors
Buy a set of coilovers
sway bars
Headlight restoration
Headlight bulb swap
Paint correction
Admin tune

Or maybe just coil overs and a turbo kit :dunno:









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Took a baseline 1/4 mile time.
Removed stock cats and Y pipe
Removed the top speed y-back exhaust
Swapped fast intentions and berk test pipes onto the 6mt
Still learning to drive a manual LOL quite rusty.
The stock Y pipe broke so I am going to have to get one for the other car.
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Whiteline diff bushings and z1 transmount installed. The trans mount was a breeze. The diff bushings were a pita to get out but with the help of a sawzall I got them out. Felt pretty accomplished after successfully replacing these bushings and mounts. I thought it was going to be something I was going to have a shop install for me. The diff was quite simple to drop.
Insta;lled new czp gaskets on the header flanges and test pipes. The car feels SO much better. It shifts firmer yet smoother. The trans makes more noise and I like it. I don't necessarily like the vibrations, but it shifts so much better. I'm thinking the subframe collars are next, as well as some coilovers.
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For later use.

It was like 10 minutes ago I recommended you start a new build thread. Damn you're quick. :icon09:

Noticing that midnight grille in your other pic, the rear deck spoiler, and the front chin... I bet it has Nav, too. (IIRC, 2010 was the last year Nav was optional on the 6MT.)

Love those wheels in that finish on a black sedan. Looks great, Josh.

Subbed for details and progress. If your last build thread was any indication, you're going to have lots of fun with this one.

It has Nav. Very happy I found one with the front lip and OEM rear spoiler. I was looking to buy both of those for the awd but they were pretty pricey.

I like the color of the wheels. They are 8 lbs heavier per wheel compared to my OEM g35 rays. I may end up selling the rims to get a lighter set or swap on the rays. I currently have 4 sets of wheels and a bunch of parts to sift through and put onto this car. Keep an eye on the FS page as I will have some parts for sale. (BC coilovers, BBK, intakes, and maybe wheels)

There’s something very appealing about flying out to buy a car and driving it back. Like a car nerd’s great adventure.

Black 6mt sedan, good taste :driving:

Best of luck on the journey to making the car your own

Josh... RJM and STS. Both very inexpensive and certainly a DIY for someone like you. And both will dramatically improve the driving experience.

Added a clutch pedal to the list. I've had numerous people recommend one already. Currently focusing on selling the other car before I buy anything. The BC coilovers sold within a day.

Congrats on the 6mt.

Congrats on finding a 6MT Unicorn! Can't wait to see what you do with it!