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Old 12-21-2014, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by G37Xtreme
What do you think of the color match? It looks a bit whiter than your car in that first pic. Could that be from the fact that light is hitting it from a different angle?


Looking good man, love the design, wish they made one for the m37
Old 12-21-2014, 11:06 AM
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Installed my Takeda splash shield, Sorry no pics phone was dead BTW why is that thing metal!!!
Old 12-22-2014, 02:22 AM
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Just posted my initial thoughts on my newest mods in my build thread including Takeda long tube CAI, Motordyne M370, Hotchkiss sways with Whiteline endlinks, Hawk HPS pads, Stoptech slotted rotors, Motul brake fluid, and Cusco FSTB. Go check it out!
Old 12-22-2014, 03:52 PM
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Midnight Grille is on the way. I finally caved in when the eBay seller relisted the item at $199 again for 30 days. I thought after only selling 4 the previous month, they may lower the price to help them move, but nope.

They are the lowest price on eBay by $100 for the Sedan version...so why I expected them to lower the price is beyond me...I have a fairly firm grasp of free-market capitalism.

So now that I've bought mine, you guys watch closely. The price should drop tomorrow
Old 12-23-2014, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by G37Xtreme
What's your opinion of the shift speed with the paddles? I've mentioned wanting to do this mod before, and was discouraged by the negative feedback commenting on how sluggish the shifts were with the paddles.

I will still do this mod, but the "urgency" has subsided.

Also, were you 1 screw short on reassembly? I've read that one of the new trim pieces will require an additional screw when you reuse your screws. Many say to leave it off, but I am particular, and would need all the screws mounted.
I ended up buying new hardware even before my paddles arrived - I wanted to make sure I had EVERYTHING before I started removing panels and making the swap. I picked up some hardware from my local hardware store - installation was piece of cake.

I'm in the process of making a grounding kit in hopes that it will help with transmission shifting delay and the other noticeable changes that come along with installing the kit.
Old 12-23-2014, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ANMVQ
Installed my Takeda splash shield, Sorry no pics phone was dead BTW why is that thing metal!!!
I was told it is metal because if plastic, the temperatures coming into the grille in the winter months can make the shield become brittle and crack under low temps.

I'm perfectly fine with the metal shield. It's a great design and helps block most of the debris that would normally make it's way into the filter.
Old 12-26-2014, 11:34 AM
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I traded my stock headlights and grill for these blacked out lights with sti-r lenses and midnight grill thanks to MiPwnYew! Also, my lovely wife bought me a cusco strut bar for christmas!What did you do to your G today, PICS req'd for upgrades.-20141222_145823.jpg

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Old 12-26-2014, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by connoisseurr
I'm in the process of making a grounding kit in hopes that it will help with transmission shifting delay and the other noticeable changes that come along with installing the kit.
A grounding kit helped me a bit but there's still a lag, more noticeable when using paddles. Hoping a tune cleans it all up.
Old 12-26-2014, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cshawsg37
I traded my stock headlights and grill for these blacked out lights with sti-r lenses and midnight grill thanks to MiPwnYew! Also, my lovely wife bought me a cusco strut bar for christmas!Attachment 109314

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nice
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Today I installed my new Takeda CAI and Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold. Spent the good part of 4-5 hours for everything which is probably longer than most but I spent extra time categorizing all my nuts, bolts and misc connection pieces to make sure I didnt end up with extra parts. Directions for both were very straight forward and I was able to get some extra info off our boards. Very happy with the results. Butt dyno felt great and the sound from the combination is awesome. Very happy with the results.
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Originally Posted by cshawsg37
I traded my stock headlights and grill for these blacked out lights with sti-r lenses and midnight grill thanks to MiPwnYew! Also, my lovely wife bought me a cusco strut bar for christmas!
Nice score for sure!

Originally Posted by RavensMinded00
Today I installed my new Takeda CAI and Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold. Spent the good part of 4-5 hours for everything which is probably longer than most but I spent extra time categorizing all my nuts, bolts and misc connection pieces to make sure I didnt end up with extra parts. Directions for both were very straight forward and I was able to get some extra info off our boards. Very happy with the results. Butt dyno felt great and the sound from the combination is awesome. Very happy with the results.
Nice upgrades, really liking those Takedas, that single centered filter looks SOOO right behind the grill
Old 12-27-2014, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cshawsg37
I traded my stock headlights and grill for these blacked out lights with sti-r lenses and midnight grill thanks to MiPwnYew! Also, my lovely wife bought me a cusco strut bar for christmas!Attachment 109314

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Very nice, Evan had a clean looking G!

Did you paint the battery and brake fluid covers in your engine bay to match the silver of your G?
Old 12-27-2014, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RavensMinded00
Today I installed my new Takeda CAI and Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold. Spent the good part of 4-5 hours for everything which is probably longer than most but I spent extra time categorizing all my nuts, bolts and misc connection pieces to make sure I didnt end up with extra parts. Directions for both were very straight forward and I was able to get some extra info off our boards. Very happy with the results. Butt dyno felt great and the sound from the combination is awesome. Very happy with the results.
Glad to see I wasn't the only one who went with the Takeda and M370. Do you plan on adding the splash guard for the Takeda?
Old 12-27-2014, 01:42 AM
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Glad to see I wasn't the only one who went with the Takeda and M370. Do you plan on adding the splash guard for the Takeda?
When I get a CAI, it will be the Takeda with the guard. I can't see how water doesn't get in there on a regular basis. I guess you lose some of the "ram-air" qualities with the guard.
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Originally Posted by G37Xtreme
When I get a CAI, it will be the Takeda with the guard. I can't see how water doesn't get in there on a regular basis. I guess you lose some of the "ram-air" qualities with the guard.
I had mine put on because I didn't want to risk it. If I lived in AZ or somewhere where it doesn't really rain often then I would have left it off.


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