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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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Question on buying rims, do I have to get staggered? I want 19s and ability to rotate tires
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by salmonslayer
Question on buying rims, do I have to get staggered? I want 19s and ability to rotate tires
ChinkyChoy is a wealth of information. Blnewt is also a great resource when you're finalizing your decision. Especially, when it comes to fitment.
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by salmonslayer
Question on buying rims, do I have to get staggered? I want 19s and ability to rotate tires
You don't have to, and if you want to be able to rotate your tires you'd be better getting a square set up if you want to be rotating your tires.
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by salmonslayer
Question on buying rims, do I have to get staggered? I want 19s and ability to rotate tires
No, you don't *have* to get staggered rims.

However, wider rear wheels matched to high-performance tires will more effectively launch your RWD car. You could argue that a staggered setup on a daily driver is more about appearance, just like your big-brakes, then again I could counter that you'd be hard-pressed to distinguish your current duckfeet front to back... and those are staggered 7.5" to 8.5".

From personal experience, I had staggered duckfeet for a few years, then went with a 19x10" rear wheel, and I most certainly can launch harder than before (with TC off). With the OEM size and TC off, I had to be careful not to spin. Now, not so much.

Now step back and consider those moments of play are genuinely rare in a daily driver, and factor that into your decision.
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 08:26 AM
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Good reply J^^^
ChinkyChoy is the king of the squared setup, some pretty aggressive fitment he's had and they turn out very nice.

They both have their pros & cons, the aggressive wider square setup is a bit more prone to tramlining and not quite the turn-in of a narrower front setup, the extended tread wear of a true rotation is a big plus.

Staggered will allow you to run the most tire in back and still retain the better turn in of a narrower front tire, and the look & stance will give a nice aggressive look.

No wrong answer here really, and good luck settling on one particular wheel, we're going to make that choice very hard on you, lol.
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 11:47 PM
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Sounds like you're pretty solid on that.

OK then... Berk cats today, plus a Tanabe Medalion axle-back later.

Searching for this video, and I found it in an old thread where I wandered in as a knowitall noob, having just bought my car, and not appreciating that our exhaust manifolds were actually headers. Three years later, and I'm still embarrassed about being a jerk. Anyway, this is a great comparison video:

Before & After BERK HFC's Infiniti G37s - YouTube

Keep in mind, this is a coupe which sounds noticeably louder than our Sedan's exhaust. Hell, it can even be a sport coupe exhaust which is even louder than the journey. Berk HFC on stock sedan exhaust will be quieter.
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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by MaQG37
Keep in mind, this is a coupe which sounds noticeably louder than our Sedan's exhaust. Hell, it can even be a sport coupe exhaust which is even louder than the journey. Berk HFC on stock sedan exhaust will be quieter.
You're absolutely right. The sound qualities of the single-muffler Coupe are different. Even the pipe diameters are different. Good catch.

MaQG37, I'm not as well versed in Coupe Lore ( ) as I am in the Sedan, but with exception to the IPL, I wasn't aware the Sport Coupe had a different exhaust than the Journey Coupe.
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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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What website do most people shop for G37 aftermarket parts, modbargains? I found hfc on that site but anything else?
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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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What website do most people shop for G37 aftermarket parts, modbargains? I found hfc on that site but anything else?
I always check out our supporting vendors in the marketplace section. . They've got proven stuff and can work with you on just about anything.

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Old Oct 14, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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Charles at B2 Auto Designs is a stand-up guy who can likely get you better prices than other places.

GetYourWheels.com has matured into a serious player for rims/tires.
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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I'm always struck at how the Ark cats appear like they could have a couple of other purposes.
Had the same damn thought.
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