If you had just run the car within a few minutes, there might be some oil clinging inside the filter element, but not enough to matter or overflow the catch plate it screws into. However, if the car has been sitting, and you let it fully drain out the bottom... no problem. The whole design is so much cleaner than having the filter underneath. More so over filters that are screwed in sideways, that's for sure.

IDK about the Crosstrek, but the drain in the Forester is at kind of an angle, and the oil comes out of it pretty fierce at that same angle. For some reason, it drains more forcefully compared to the Infiniti. So good luck lining up your catch pan. And good luck not splashing it all over the place. The first time I changed the oil in this car I made a mess. So I bought a larger, deeper catch can, and a fitted splash mat at the bottom. It made oil changes so-o-o much better.

Got so inspired today to work in the garage that I'm in the middle of putting my winter wheels on the car. My back is going to kill me tomorrow.

 

Chat chat chat...

The last time I modded the car in any significant way was Spring 2017, when I had new rear gears installed. There have been a bunch of things since then, but mostly just cosmetic stuff, repairs and maintenance.

So yesterday morning, when I ordered a pair of Z1 Motorsports Polyurethane Motor Mounts on a Black Friday sale, I genuinely for-real got excited to mod my car again. You guys know what I'm talking about, that feeling where you're about to change the car in some way that affects the performance of the vehicle; whether it's a handling mod, a driving mod, a power mod, whatever. Something that *changes* the car in a way that (you hope) makes it more fun to drive.

Anyway, that happened. Psyched!

 

What's up everyone?
Hope everyone has been well. It's been a long time since I logged on and posted or commented on anything on this forum. I probably follow a bunch of you on IG so I still kind of keep in touch with some of you.
I still have my G37 but I just upgraded to something totally different.
I am now the proud owner of a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan. Yup still part of the sedan gang family. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with the G37 except maybe alternate driving between that and the Giulia.
I might put her back to stock and if I do, most of you know all rare goodies I have for her, I'll let you guys know what I'll be selling or trading.
I forgot how to load pictures on here lol so as soon as I remember I'll post some pics of the new whip.

Glad to see that this sedan chat thread is still going strong.

 

Wow. Here I am chatting about freaking motor mounts, and you mic drop the Quadrifoglio. LOL

That's a pretty amazing sport sedan, Zoster. You must be feeling pretty special every time you get in it. I test drove the Stelvio a couple months ago, and fell in love with the... IDK what to call it, the Italian-ness of the Alfa Romeo. I also got the impression that Alfa was struggling for sales, so did you get a good deal? How about a nice long warranty? From what I've read, you're going to want that extended warranty.

 

Yes it is a pretty amazing sedan and yes, I do feel special every time I get in. I'm still breaking it in so I haven't really had a chance to figure out how wicked it really is. The Stelvio was on my radar as well but I could't justify paying 10k more for it.
I know about the problems Alfa has had in the past but the Quadrifoglio is a different beast all together but yes, I did negotiate pricing for the maintenance package and the extended warranty just incase LOL
I'll upload pics later today from my office. Have a great day guys see you all in a little while.

 

Figured it out. Here's a few cell phone pics of her

 

Opinions on the Giulia and Stelvio are so polarized. Originally, I couldn't stand how they look, and this year my opinion has flipped 180°. I think they're gorgeous.



Love those clover spoked wheels.

 

Same, heard more minor complaints about the Stelvio than the Giulia but I think both were minor irks if anything and I haven't really found any serious issues especially with the quadrifoglio.

Those def are some nice forged wheels but none of the 2018 models they had in stock did not have those wheels

 

Love the wheels, I will trade you for a "slightly" used 2011 G37 if you have yours paid off.

 

Well my G37 is paid off but I don't think that's what you want to trade for LOL

 

That's a helluva picture, Zoster. Wow.

Wait, I remember you! California guy who was really proud of his forged wheels. I think I bought a ztoyz thingy from you once.

 

No I was thinking the Alfa. I really like your G, but I want to go newer.

 

Hahaha yup that's me. Not super proud of them but yea I'm still not a fan of fake wheels LOL
That's why I said it's been a long time. Several years at least.
I got busy with the family and car shows and what not but I've since stopped doing much to the G37 and stopped doing car show.
Focusing more on the family and work has us super busy.

 

Nah, thing isn't paid off. Just got it.Thanks and I was the same way. I bought it new back in 2010 so it was time for a change.
The G37 has been really good to me. No major mechanical problems except for things that wear down over time.
She has 115K miles on it. I'll keep it as a back up, alternate between cars during the week.

 

So for those that have kids and have a sedan, how well did the G37 work for you in terms of space for car seats and storing baby things like strollers and etc.