Sedan Chat Thread
10-15-2018, 09:05 PM
When do you guys usually switch to winter wheels / tires? this is my first year with 2 sets.... seems like it's already going to be in the 30s this week. Just last week it was 80, wtf.
10-15-2018, 09:12 PM
I bought a used 2012 G37x Sedan AWD (Automatic) a month ago and now I am starting to replace little things here and there. Can anyone recommend me a cheap, but decent replacement gear stick I can buy? RockAuto is usually my go-to website for all parts but they don't sell any. Please advise. Also please advise if the replacement is an easy job I can do on my own or if I need to pay my mechanic. Thanks guys.
Last edited by lektrix; 10-15-2018 at 09:36 PM.
10-15-2018, 09:27 PM
We still get days in the 50-60's in late oct and even part of nov.
10-15-2018, 09:38 PM
I guess i'll probably swap over at the end of October.
I bought a used 2012 G37x Sedan AWD (Automatic) a month ago and now I am starting to replace little things here and there. Can anyone recommend me a cheap, but decent replacement gear stick I can buy? RockAuto is usually my go-to website for all parts but they don't sell any. Please advise. Also please advise if the replacement is an easy job I can do on my own or if I need to pay my mechanic. Thanks guys.
10-16-2018, 05:35 AM
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You certainly don't want to drive on performance summer tires in the snow, that's suicide. But you also want to avoid their use on dry pavement in feezing temps. That's dangerous also, and bad for the tires.
10-16-2018, 08:00 PM
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Problem with painting the trim is that a lot of it gets touched. Continuous rubbing from you or passengers will wear through it quickly.
I'm going to go mirror black on mine as soon as I find some vinyl in person that I like - don't want to order a 'maybe'. Grabbed extra trim out of a salvage yard car so I don't mess up my own. Give me a month or so and I should be maybe doing this over our Christmas holiday, and will take pics and do a writeup.
I'm going to go mirror black on mine as soon as I find some vinyl in person that I like - don't want to order a 'maybe'. Grabbed extra trim out of a salvage yard car so I don't mess up my own. Give me a month or so and I should be maybe doing this over our Christmas holiday, and will take pics and do a writeup.
10-18-2018, 05:42 PM
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Waiting for this thread to get moved somewhere else too 
10-18-2018, 08:29 PM
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Moderator's prerogative. However... you're not wrong.
In other news, my car is effectively dead in my garage again, as I wait on a new Clutch Master Cylinder. I'm going to try and drive it to the shop for the install in the next week or two, but I'm freaking terrified the clutch will go to the floor and not come back up again.
(sigh)
And we got out Subaru back from the body shop. I didn't think this was possible but the rear end actually looks worse than when I gave it to them. The masking line between the painted surface and the flat black plastic is literally an 1/8" too low and looks ridiculous, the step plate is falling off, the dual exhaust blank plate is poorly fitted, and one corner is flapping loose. I was stunned at how sloppy the work was.
So now it goes back on Monday. Oh. My. God.
In other news, my car is effectively dead in my garage again, as I wait on a new Clutch Master Cylinder. I'm going to try and drive it to the shop for the install in the next week or two, but I'm freaking terrified the clutch will go to the floor and not come back up again.
(sigh)
And we got out Subaru back from the body shop. I didn't think this was possible but the rear end actually looks worse than when I gave it to them. The masking line between the painted surface and the flat black plastic is literally an 1/8" too low and looks ridiculous, the step plate is falling off, the dual exhaust blank plate is poorly fitted, and one corner is flapping loose. I was stunned at how sloppy the work was.
So now it goes back on Monday. Oh. My. God.
Last edited by Rochester; 10-20-2018 at 10:18 AM.
10-25-2018, 02:03 PM
I just wanted to post that Monk's psychiatrist, Dr. Kroger, drove a 1st-gen G37 sedan.
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10-25-2018, 02:11 PM
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I just got my FI RHFCs today but I haven't opened them yet. I'll update when I do. Then plan, for now, is to install them with the rest of the OEM exhaust. Down the line I may upgrade the exhaust but for now this will be it. I'm heading out of town next week but just rearranged my travel for the week after so I'm hopeful I'll have them on by the 19th at the latest. I'll do my best to get vids and sound clips posted once I do.
This was a good idea OP we have been drifting an awful lot thread wise I suppose huh?
This was a good idea OP we have been drifting an awful lot thread wise I suppose huh?
i would recommend having a bolt extractor socket kit handy. I did mine last weekend, and the 14mm was a life saver.
10-25-2018, 05:24 PM
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10-25-2018, 05:32 PM
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Places that sell under trays also sell replacement bolt kits. You might want to look there, too.
Those bolts with a tapered tip and a floating washer fixed at the head... IDK where you find those, particularly if you're looking for SS or Ti. You might have to come up with a creative alternative. Ti is an excellent idea, and that doesn't mean you have to get polished Ti. Check out ebay for stuff like that.
Also, there are three plastic push-clips in the middle. You can buy a whole bag of those for almost nothing online. They're exactly the same clips you'll find in your engine bay.
Those bolts with a tapered tip and a floating washer fixed at the head... IDK where you find those, particularly if you're looking for SS or Ti. You might have to come up with a creative alternative. Ti is an excellent idea, and that doesn't mean you have to get polished Ti. Check out ebay for stuff like that.
Also, there are three plastic push-clips in the middle. You can buy a whole bag of those for almost nothing online. They're exactly the same clips you'll find in your engine bay.
Last edited by Rochester; 10-25-2018 at 05:47 PM.