Newbie Corner New Members Corner! - If you're new to MyG37.com, please take a moment to check in, introduce yourself and show us your G37!

My New G

Old Jul 15, 2016 | 10:40 PM
  #1  
Rewsta's Avatar
Rewsta
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 16
Likes: 1
From: Toronto
My New G

Not my first G.
My first G was a 1992 P10 driver (non DET) that I just put to rest at the scrap yard just recently. I acquired it as a dealer trade-in previously owned by some old lady who kept it in her underground garage for 20 years. I bought it in 2013 with 95km for $1500.
I buried her with 140Km and a dead starter.



But, I want to thank those over at G20.net for the years of great advice.
It was an amazingly reliable car and if it had been a 5MT, I probably would have spent the money upgrading to a turbo.

Which brings me to this forum.
I've had in my eye on buying a 2015/16 Subaru WRX as a replacement to my G20 for a while now only because I've been driving 4 cylinder cars forever and just have that need for something a little "peppier"

Then, I drove one.
Honestly, at my age, I'm not into plastic rattle-boxes that make my coffee spill on the morning commute.

Which takes me to my new ride.
After a few test drives of Acura TL, Audi A4 and a BMW 328, I got myself another G and couldnt be happier !
It's a 2012 G37xS in grandpa beige (my kids call it that)

Been a blast to drive but been having trouble making the transition to RWD after driving FWD for 20 years. I'm always worried about over-steer taking a corner too fast.
It also seems to be an a-hole magnet. Other drivers cut me off a lot more and ride up on my bumper on the highway.





Dog tax..

Reply
Old Jul 15, 2016 | 11:07 PM
  #2  
blnewt's Avatar
blnewt
Movin On!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 24,876
Likes: 4,950
Great intro & great looking dog
I'm going to move it to the new folder for a proper intro. Glad you found us and nice G20 you kept road worthy too.
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2016 | 12:06 AM
  #3  
kennyz424's Avatar
kennyz424
Moderator
iTrader: (147)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,351
Likes: 1,501
From: Florida
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new G! Glad you stayed within the Infiniti family.
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2016 | 03:05 PM
  #4  
Bocian's Avatar
Bocian
Registered Member
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 173
Likes: 29
Very cool move from a G to a G
Btw, getting used to RWD? I thought it was a G37xS? X = awd
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2016 | 04:08 PM
  #5  
kennyz424's Avatar
kennyz424
Moderator
iTrader: (147)
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,351
Likes: 1,501
From: Florida
Wow ... how the hell did I miss that! X = awd!
Reply
Old Jul 16, 2016 | 06:39 PM
  #6  
blnewt's Avatar
blnewt
Movin On!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 24,876
Likes: 4,950
Probably meant RWD "biased" compared to totally front wheel drive.
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2016 | 08:01 PM
  #7  
Rewsta's Avatar
Rewsta
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 16
Likes: 1
From: Toronto
That's correct. I meant RWD biased and knew the X was AWD.
But, I think the bias towards the rear is a little more than other AWD cars isnt it ?
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2016 | 08:41 PM
  #8  
blnewt's Avatar
blnewt
Movin On!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 24,876
Likes: 4,950
Originally Posted by Rewsta
That's correct. I meant RWD biased and knew the X was AWD.
But, I think the bias towards the rear is a little more than other AWD cars isnt it ?
IIRC it's like 70/30.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2016 | 08:59 PM
  #9  
Rewsta's Avatar
Rewsta
Thread Starter
Registered Member
 
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 16
Likes: 1
From: Toronto
Per the Infiniti USA video, it looks like i was right. It's 100% RWD; unless it needs it.

Coming home tonight on my usual back-route, i made a left turn a little too quickly and found the myself fighting with the steering wheel the keep the car on the road. I must have goosed it a little more than usual and rear end broke loose, wildly ! It totally caught me off guard.
The pavement was a bit wet but I thought i had adjusted my speed enough for it.
My last RWD car was a 1976 Malibu Classic (2 door)
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
misc
Car Care & Detailing
13
Nov 6, 2016 06:56 PM
mrittman
Body Interior Exterior Lighting
10
Oct 6, 2016 10:46 AM
number17
Buying & Leasing
38
Jul 13, 2016 04:30 PM
itengineer
G37 Sedan
6
Jun 26, 2016 10:36 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:40 AM.