Hello,


I'm new here, just recently bought a 2012 g37x sedan that is silver with about 24k miles on it. I am starting to look at modifications that I can add to it to make it both more pleasing to the eye, and to improve performance. Thinking about a new air intake possibly, and I might buy new rims next spring to have for the summer. Do you have any suggestions as to what types of things that I can add first? I'm not looking to spend 10k on mods, but I would like to improve it some.

 

Aftermarket swaybars. The answer to this question is always swaybars.

 

Is there a large noticeable difference in handling with better swaybars?

 

Yes. Particularly if you have 3-season tires.

Get yourself some sways... doesn't matter the brand.

 

I'll have to start researching some quality sways. Any other mods that you find nice to have?

 

• sways for handling.
• tires for handling and launch.
• cats for HP & sound, in that order.
• catback for sound & HP, in that order.
• intake for sound.
• long-tube intake for sound & HP.
• Tune for HP, when you're done.

In other words, the basics. Welcome to the forum.

 

+1 for sways, coils, catback

 

4DSC sticker FTW
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I would have put money down that this was going to be John's first response.

 

Classic

 

1. Swaybars
2. Coilovers
3. Michelin Pilot Super Sports on Summer wheel setup
4. 4.08 Gears
5. Catback Exhaust

 

On an AWD, chilibowl Really?

 

i find the S Sedan suspension an amazing balance between comfort and performance.
drive it and drive it hard, perform maintenance, and upgrade the wear items

Nissan Ester Oil makes a difference.
Diff bushing will likely go.
Radar Detector (not to speed, but to remove yourself from the pool of random cop targets since our cars look a bit sporty)
Driving Cam
Detail Detail Detail

 

more wear items:
brake pads, tires, other fluids, interior

and for performance, i've learned that the ultimate upgrade is improving the gasket.
the one between the driver's seat and the steering wheel.

 

A common and simple route is going with Swift Springs ( a nice performance springs with a tiny drop) and the Ark performance catback exhaust! It's also easy on the wallet!

-Josh