Not a bad look, and just a couple $5 cans of plastidip isn't much to invest, definitely worth a shot.

 

Can always peel it off if it looks dumb, I think I'll give it a shot one day when I'm bored, probably won't be for a few weeks though as things are pretty busy now

 

Small image, but I get it.

What I think is... not in black. Gray, dark silver, etc. When black, it looks like Coupe Sport Rims that are missing every other spoke.

 

I miss my 09 wheels.

 

The lease on my 2009 G37S Sedan (Platiinum Silver) was up and I had to get 2012 G37S Sedan..Obsidian black this time. It's the shift paddles that have me hooked. The ride is a bear. Going over speed bumps is bone jarring. Let's face it this car is too brake late into highway on ramps, blip the left finger paddle twice to 2nd or 3rd and power through the gears as you blow past everyone as you merge. Gas mileage on the Journey may be a couple mpg's better. The sport seats loose their comfort (for me) on three-hour drives. Factory sport tires are noisy and will need to be replaced after 15,000 miles. Good luck.

 

I'm interested in how many on this thread have coupes as opposed to sedans. Seems like most entries I read were sedans. I have a 2010 coupe with sport and although I like it pretty well, the ride is indeed a bit harsh to me and the seats are not as comfortable as the non-sport version. The reason I bring this up is because I always notice this whenever I take my car in and get a loaner which is always a non-sport sedan. Anyway, finally, my question is if the sedan sport ride and coupe sport ride are the same in stiffness, etc? And also for the non-sport coupe and non-sport sedan?

 

^^I think there are just as many coupes (sport) as sedans on here, if not more. I'd expect the coupe sport to be stiffer/harsher than sedan. It rides on 19" wheels while the sport sedan has 18". I don't recall wheelbase specs, but believe the coupe is slightly shorter too.

 

So if I buy a Journey without the sport package would it be pretty easy to just add the Akebono brakes, Sport bumper, and paddle shifters later on?

 

Yea, the sport bumper and the paddle shifters are probably the easier add on, but the breaks may cost some $$$. I've seen some members selling them for $850 on here, not sure what your budget is but why not expand the radius of your search and see if you can find a G37S that may be a farther drive to get but would be cheaper than adding some of the OEM parts to a Journey. Plus you wouldn't have the sport wheels, suspension, steering, sport seats, and rocker panels.

 

^^^
That's used. This Akebono brake package will run between $1500 - $2000 new.

After driving a few G37 loaners in comparison to my G37S 6MT, it seems the Sport Brakes and the non-sport offer a virtually identical experience in daily driving. It's the heavy, repeated use that the BBK shines. And I believe there are better brake set-ups if you really want to track the car. In other words, the Akebono BBK used by Nissan/Infinity is mostly for show. And *show* it does... very pretty brakes.

The suspension differences are quite noticeable, however. As are the differences in the steering. It's funny, but I expected to dislike the softer, non-sport suspension, and wasn't surprised there. But I was very surprised to be so aware of the differences in the steering. The sport-tuned steering set-up is better. It just is.

Never, ever understood the appeal of flappy paddles. Every car I've ever driven with paddle shifters seemed downright silly. However, one man's silly is another man's gold.

 

flappy paddles on any AT other than an Audi DSG (or similar direct shift) is silly. the response time just so slow.

 

Fair enough. If the automatic G had a dual-clutch transmission, then instant shifting at your fingertips might be gratifying.

But then what do I do with my left foot? My poor left foot...

DOMO

 

I've mentioned the difference in steering several times in the past. The quicker ratio is a benefit that doesn't get much press. It is noticeable (IMO).

Brakes - I find the non-sport engage a bit higher in the pedal travel. Other than that - I agree that they both seem to offer the same stopping power during 'normal' day-to-day driving...

 

I know this is a "stupid" question, but can a non-sport tuned G37xS...like mine have the sports-tuned steering added?

After all the mods that I have done, this is one of the upgrades I want!

 

^All aspects of the sport can be added to a non sport. How deep is your pocket book....