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N8's BLTN Build Thread
N8's BLTN Build Thread
BLTN? Bolt on?❎ Bulletin?❎ Better Late Than Never!✅ This will be a unique build thread (if it works). I have already had the car for 8+ years so I am starting late. I will slowly update this thread to catch up to today. I hope you'll enjoy this trip back in time as much as I will. 2012 G37 Sport Sedan - 6MT - Liquid Platinum MODS (through1/22/2018): - Window tint - R2C Black Hex drop in filters - Amp / Subs - Tein Basis Z coilovers - SPC F&R camber kits - Forgestar CF5-V wheels |
DATE: 10/26/2016
I purchased a 2012 G37S today! My previous car, BMW E46, was tired and had over 210,000 miles. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...0b5b7c6a06.jpg I have always liked the Gs (well maybe not the prev gen G35 sedans with their non-sporty rear ends). I didn't realize how hard it would be to find a sedan in a manual! I think I spent 2-3 months looking and only found 3 in the country. The closest was in Tennessee. I live in NC. It wasn't really the color I wanted, but I could live with it. Especially knowing how hard they are to find. I worked with the dealer, got the car independently checked out without me having to go there. Agreed on a price, and before anyone could do a rug-pull, I was in a one-way rental driving to TN. $$ PURCHASED $$ Dealer Photos: https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...5c3f04a5ea.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...b3b4c515c8.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...3902bbdb6e.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...198323fa60.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...19bd842b45.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...bf2a14b2de.jpg |
DATE: 12/29/2016
Small update. I have done a few minor things in the first 2 months of owning the car.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...dacad43f4c.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...2245b931c4.jpg I had to make the holes larger on the custom sub box. Came out looking great! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...4a07f50466.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...283a2f2838.jpg DATE: 1/30/2017 Had Tein Basis Z coilovers installed. Along with SPC front and rear camber kits. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...91c31ccb76.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...79211b688f.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...4df8d31ff1.jpg DATE: 7/5/2017 Purchased new wheels and tires! Forgestar CF5-V Front: 19x9 +32 / Semi deep Rear: CF5-V 19x10 +45 / Deep Shoes: Hankook V12 evo2 https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...f21fda3d6a.png https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...0b815f7e39.png https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...73ab513beb.png |
DATE: 10/14/2017
Installed the OEM rear spoiler https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...1a08a32778.png DATE: 12/13/2017 Voodoo shift knob https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...bcbd6645a9.png https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...6b7734656d.png DATE: 1/2/2018 Installed the OEM sport lip https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...a773e92051.png DATE: 1/17/2018 Redline Goods shift boot https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...928425d173.png |
DATE: 4/30/2018
Hotchkis sway bars DATE: 5/21/2018 - Whiteline diff bushing - Z1 rear subframe collars - Strut bar https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...8692e1888c.png DATE: 7/21/2018 Stillen Gen 3 cold air intakes https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...7dbcde3092.png DATE: 8/22/2018 - SOHO Motorsports cat back exhaust - Berk high flow catalytic converters - EcuTek tune https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...d5c654ac7f.png https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...86458ef490.png https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...c114b8d126.png |
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You bought it used and "bone stock" at 4 years old... so, no carryover warranty, huh?
How many miles were on it, and why did you get a G Sedan with a 6MT? /subbed |
Originally Posted by Rochester
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You bought it used and "bone stock" at 4 years old... so, no carryover warranty, huh?
How many miles were on it, and why did you get a G Sedan with a 6MT? /subbed Easy, 6MT because 6MT! Ha! I have only owned 2 automatics (the E46 being one) and wanted to go back to a stick while they exist. Sedan because I have 3 kids :) ....and, this is polarizing, but I think the sedans look better than the coupes. |
Added a couple quick updates.
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Big things are in the works for the G!
I am finishing up some engine bay bling. This is the project I started last year. Finally getting it finished! I should have that done by the end of Oct. Then by the end of the year, the car will change dramatically! Will keep this part close to the vest... for now. In the meantime, I updated this thread with more history. More to come! |
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