I thought as much. You threw me by calling it "the hexagonal piece".

Just ditch it.

 

Are you talking about the bolt and the little spacer sticking out of the rotor? If I'm not mistaken, it's so you can release the rotor from the hub. If you unscrew the bolt, take out the spacer, and put the bolt back in and screw it down, it pushes against the hub causing the rotor to break free. No need for mallets or other methods of removing the rotor.

 

For some reason, in my mind, I was picturing a hexagonal bolt. you don't happen to recall the exact bolt size do ya? From memory, it looked smaller than a 10mm

Thanks for the replies guys,just going to toss it in my toolbag once I get it off.

 

No, I don't. Very likely M8 or M6 thread. IDK about the hex-head size. Standard socket, for sure, or channel locks... that works, too.

Why do you care? It's only relevant if someone else is mounting your duckfeet, and that person is distracted, or an idiot.

 

Because I have to remove it to install the Z1 bolt on spacer.

 

Ah, I see. Well, let's file that conversation under "overthinking things".

 

Oh, you mean the BOLT. Most people refer to those as BOLTS. I was not sure what you meant by "hexagonal piece." Yeah, same thing as on the 370Z. I pulled it off on this car just like on the Z.

 

Hello all! I was going to make a new post but felt that this would be an appropriate place for it. Recently (yesterday) my wifes 2001 Buick LeSabre came down with a small strain of the blown head gaskets w/ engine failures. Looks like its dead! So now im in the market for a G37. Ive loved the G37 for years and think its an amazing car. I am looking at 2009-2013 models trying to keep it as low mileage as possible. So, any suggestions? Anything to look out for? Any super desirable trims I should be looking for? Annoying noob first post? Thanks!

 

Welcome. You're in the right place you can also check in at the noob thread as well.

As far as Gs go, I'll let Rochester and the rest work you over with the 6 speed manual transmission option first. LOL

Sean

 

Welcome!

Things to consider:
- Go for the 2011 and up, they've got the updated front end.
- You can't stream BT audio if you don't have Nav, unless you get some line-in type device
- The Xs is not a real S model; no hardware goodies like brakes, suspension, etc
- Get the 6MT if you can find one
- The sedan is not an loud as the coupe G37, so if you want that sound, you will need aftermarket exhaust or do a muffler delete
- Sport seats are WAY better than the non-sport

I think that's all I've got off the top of my head.
Good luck in your search!

 

I agree with everything lobuzz311 said.

Let me add that you should not have to worry about the same problems you had with the Buick. The VQ series V6 engine in the G37 is pretty bulletproof. I know people with over 400k on this motor!?!

It is a very fun to car drive with a lot of equipment for the money. If you want a 6spd, just be patient to find the right one. It took me 4 months of searching the entire U.S. for a low mileage '13, but I finally found what I wanted.

 

IDK about that, Sean. Noob shares the car with his wife, so odds are there's no 6MT Sport Sedan in their future. If I'm wrong, well... Lucky guy with a wife who digs cars.

 

Actually everything above is great except try to source a 2012+, the pre 2012s have an inferior timing gasket that will cost upwards of $2k if it fails.
It's not something that's inevitable, but is something that has happened often enough that you need to be aware of it.
Welcome to the site too BTW!

 

This gentleman is correct. I know how to drive stick but sadly the wife doesn't and has no desire to so...no luck on that part.
All of the Gs I'm looking at are fully loaded w/ at least premium package.

Thanks for the heads up. These are the types of things I wanted to hear about.

 

What make the sports seats superior?