My 2011 G37-S (Tastefully modded)
07-17-2012, 08:22 PM
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OP, all this attention to trim pieces in stark contrast to the white paint, I have to ask what you're doing under the hood. Let's see a picture where you're going with the engine bay.
Last edited by Rochester; 07-17-2012 at 08:28 PM.
07-17-2012, 08:28 PM
#17
WOW. There are plenty of people who get aftermarket BBK even when they start with Akebono's to do something different or even better.
If you read what I was refering to in this particular case anyway was to get some color on there and there are very few and far between aftermarket kits in the oem silver color that every sport Infiniti comes with.
Wasn't really expecting someone who didn't even own the thread to point out the obvious that he has Akebonos and hate on my suggestion.
If you read what I was refering to in this particular case anyway was to get some color on there and there are very few and far between aftermarket kits in the oem silver color that every sport Infiniti comes with.
Wasn't really expecting someone who didn't even own the thread to point out the obvious that he has Akebonos and hate on my suggestion.
07-17-2012, 09:26 PM
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WOW. There are plenty of people who get aftermarket BBK even when they start with Akebono's to do something different or even better.
If you read what I was refering to in this particular case anyway was to get some color on there and there are very few and far between aftermarket kits in the oem silver color that every sport Infiniti comes with.
Wasn't really expecting someone who didn't even own the thread to point out the obvious that he has Akebonos and hate on my suggestion.
If you read what I was refering to in this particular case anyway was to get some color on there and there are very few and far between aftermarket kits in the oem silver color that every sport Infiniti comes with.
Wasn't really expecting someone who didn't even own the thread to point out the obvious that he has Akebonos and hate on my suggestion.
You know, I may not choose to do many (or any) of these visual mods, because I have a different opinion about what works with regards to tasteful aesthetics, but I still respect the car. If he wants to do things to his car that I wouldn't do, that's fine. And if I want to articulate why I disagree with those decisions, that's fine too.
Sheesh. Sensitive much? Tone it down, champ. Your tossing that "hate" phrase around a little indiscriminately.
07-17-2012, 09:55 PM
#20
Having the body white is enough white out there
07-17-2012, 10:17 PM
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I'm totally serious, I know you're liking a few black accents here & there to go w/ your G and it looks nice. With what the OP has done the headlights & tails like I suggested would go well, again IMHO, maybe not to your liking but I think it would look tasty Having the body white is enough white out there
Having the body white is enough white out there So it's all good.
07-17-2012, 10:54 PM
#22
Real nice looking car OP. I had a 2004 G35, it was ivory pearl with black wheels. So of course in liking this. It's like an updated, nicer version.
Plus you can beat a 2008 M3 with this thing. It's true I read it on the Internet somewhere.
Seriously though nice ride.
Plus you can beat a 2008 M3 with this thing. It's true I read it on the Internet somewhere.
Seriously though nice ride.
07-18-2012, 08:38 AM
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Watching what other people do certainly has influence. For example, I've been planning on re-creating the Midnight Grille by painting the inside area gloss black, leaving the chrome perimeter. But this thread has me thinking maybe I should go with flat black.
So it's all good.
So it's all good.
Sorry OP, back to your car now
07-18-2012, 09:38 AM
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07-18-2012, 09:52 AM
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It reminds me of the Vette, how the inserts are color-matched to the body. But, with a white and black car, contrasting is the best. You got the roof, grille, chrome pillar, trunk spoiler, wheels and tints.
I think the headlights would look best black, but a dark chrome black color rather than flat black. Much like the G37 Coupe headlights. If anything, a white accent line within the headlight will compliment the theme, but thats about it.
I think the headlights would look best black, but a dark chrome black color rather than flat black. Much like the G37 Coupe headlights. If anything, a white accent line within the headlight will compliment the theme, but thats about it.
07-18-2012, 09:58 AM
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You've turned your car into an Oreo. 
Personally I think you went beyond tasteful into full-on obviously modded. But hey, its' a hobby, and it's your car.
I am digging what you did with your exhaust. Keeping the stock cans, but going with Berk HFC's and the Megan y-pipe. What's this Grimspeed Converter you referenced?
Is this the y-pipe you bought? -- G37 Down-pipe
What's the fitment like for this Y-pipe up to the Berks and the OEM piping at the back side?
Personally I think you went beyond tasteful into full-on obviously modded. But hey, its' a hobby, and it's your car.I am digging what you did with your exhaust. Keeping the stock cans, but going with Berk HFC's and the Megan y-pipe. What's this Grimspeed Converter you referenced?
Is this the y-pipe you bought? -- G37 Down-pipe
What's the fitment like for this Y-pipe up to the Berks and the OEM piping at the back side?
What made you want to go that extra mile with the y-pipe? Any particular thread catch your interest with that info? I'd like to hear your thinking on the ypipe.
And IDK about orange and black.
What can I say, man? You didn't lay down thread rules that it only be a love fest, and I'm not feeling the chromeless Oreo thing. It is what it is. Don't sweat it, you got a great car there.
And IDK about orange and black.
What can I say, man? You didn't lay down thread rules that it only be a love fest, and I'm not feeling the chromeless Oreo thing. It is what it is. Don't sweat it, you got a great car there.Really? Because he has the Akebono brake package. So how much bigger should his BBK get?
What the heck... just paint the whole car black. Then a few years from now, start painting select pieces white, and eventually come back around where you started when taking delivery on the car. (Honestly, newt, I can't tell if you're joking or serious.)
OP, all this attention to trim pieces in stark contrast to the white paint, I have to ask what you're doing under the hood. Let's see a picture where you're going with the engine bay.
What the heck... just paint the whole car black. Then a few years from now, start painting select pieces white, and eventually come back around where you started when taking delivery on the car. (Honestly, newt, I can't tell if you're joking or serious.)
OP, all this attention to trim pieces in stark contrast to the white paint, I have to ask what you're doing under the hood. Let's see a picture where you're going with the engine bay.
No, it's a fair question. The OP already has a fantastic looking big brake kit. The OEM Akebono calipers on the RWD Sport Package are gorgeous. So how much bigger should his BBK get?
You know, I may not choose to do many (or any) of these visual mods, because I have a different opinion about what works with regards to tasteful aesthetics, but I still respect the car. If he wants to do things to his car that I wouldn't do, that's fine. And if I want to articulate why I disagree with those decisions, that's fine too.
Sheesh. Sensitive much? Tone it down, champ. Your tossing that "hate" phrase around a little indiscriminately.
You know, I may not choose to do many (or any) of these visual mods, because I have a different opinion about what works with regards to tasteful aesthetics, but I still respect the car. If he wants to do things to his car that I wouldn't do, that's fine. And if I want to articulate why I disagree with those decisions, that's fine too.
Sheesh. Sensitive much? Tone it down, champ. Your tossing that "hate" phrase around a little indiscriminately.
Watching what other people do certainly has influence. For example, I've been planning on re-creating the Midnight Grille by painting the inside area gloss black, leaving the chrome perimeter. But this thread has me thinking maybe I should go with flat black.
So it's all good.
So it's all good.
07-18-2012, 10:25 AM
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I think my comments were pretty tame, particularly after you listed them all like that. But in the end, you're the mod, Sam. And it's not a democracy... I get that. These are the rules of the road.
Carry on, and unsubscribed.
07-18-2012, 12:53 PM
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Thanks!
That looks interesting lol hmmmm
When people anoint their efforts as "Tastefully Modded", that kind of audacity should be able to hold its own against criticism. Having a MW 6MT Sedan myself, I'm looking at these things in the context of my own car, and "tasteful" is not a word I'd use here.
I think my comments were pretty tame, particularly after you listed them all like that. But in the end, you're the mod, Sam. And it's not a democracy... I get that. These are the rules of the road.
Carry on, and unsubscribed.
I think my comments were pretty tame, particularly after you listed them all like that. But in the end, you're the mod, Sam. And it's not a democracy... I get that. These are the rules of the road.
Carry on, and unsubscribed.
