2008 G 35 x with Sport Package

[rmcdavis06]

New to the forum, recenty upgraded my 2004 Acura TL A Spec to the mentioned Infiniti, have had the car for two weeks and I love it. I have the certified manufacturer extended warranty, which was a huge selling point. As I did with my Acura though, I want to personalize my Infiniti to make it stand out and want to look into the body kit area. Is there any way to get an IPL like body kit factory wise for a G35 sedan? Also, I know the g37 engine has some more horses, but am unconvinced that I am missing anything with the 2009 upgrade. Is there any non bank breaking and non warranty breaking way to get a little more out of my engine, though I am quite pleased with the exhaust sound and performance compared to coming from the older a spec acura? Thanks, if anyone out there with an Infiniti G 35 X sport sedan (a bit more rare than I believe from reviews) has any ideas about personalization or modifications, please do share, thanks, happy to be on this forum, will be an avid reader and reviewer and sometimes poster!

[rmcdavis06]

Additionally, I do not have the navigation package, as the in dash changer vs the in trunk changer works better for me and creates space, and with the I pod connection, I get the voice on my I phone GPS through the car while connected, just have to find a way to get the visual. Only other options I do not have I believe are the intelligent cruise control, music hard drive, and adaptive front lights. Also, if anyone an answer why the sport version of the all wheel drive did not come with the larger breaks would be appreciated.

[RED_DET]

You are missing almost 30hp compared to the G37. Intakes and exhaust will help free up some horses for sure. There is no IPL kit for the sedan, but you can get front chin spoiler, rear deck spoiler and splash guards, if not already equipped. Let me know when you are ready to pull the trigger on some modifications...

[rmcdavis06]

I knew about the splash guards and am getting them, but had not heard about the front lip spoiler...is there also a rear lower spoiler...not a fan of the decklid spoiler. If you have any info on where I can find the lower front or rear spoiler, let me know, thanks. Also, aware of the engine, but from talking to folks and reading reviews, point i was making was that seems like with the extra horses only minor improvements were made...am i wrong on that?

[RED_DET]

Yes I carry all the OEM items available.

The engine used is completely different than the VQ35VHR and the 7 speed transmission is also different than the 5 speed. 30hp difference between the two is a substantial increase and then adding power modifications only continues to make even more of a difference.

[KIA-STL]

Congratulations on your new G! I can imagine how much more powerful the G feels compared to your old TL also how much better it handles and just that 'Ive got it' feeling that the G exudes in comparison to any TL. IMO, even the TL-S feels downright gutless in comparison to the G35 engine wise. Where the Infiniti possesses not only low end torque but the VQ also rips above 4500-500 rpm too. I know that the couple that have been brazen enough to pipe me at a stop light fared about as well as a guy in a 2011-12 Silverado 'max' did!

Please do NOT purchase an exhaust system thinking you will get any SOTP gain. Newer vehicles come from the factory with cat back exhaust systems that would loose very little on a dyno even to even the baddest from Stillen. Purchase a cat back system only if your trying to cut weight or alter the aesthetics of the car and if you do dont go cheap as the fit and finish/build quality of aftermarket companies pales in comparison to OE, noting will ruin the look of a slick car quicker than uneven/not spot on dual exhaust pipes. Ugh, it makes me cringe. The cheapest/easiest way to gain the most power and the largest gain in fuel efficiency plus get a nice aural hit is with an intake system. It is pretty common place for someone to pick up 2-3 times the RW/AW HP/TQ more from changing out their intake vs doing the exhaust. Just make sure the kit you get doesn't throw CEL's or require a re flash. The only warranty that an aftermarket intake system would put in danger is the components it is directly bolted to as long as you dont get one that sits in the fender well or any other spot it could suck up water and cause your engine to put a rod through the wall.

[kmckis1029]

get used to the new power of your G before you add upgrades... but id start with an intake as the G engine just loves more air.

yeah the G35x/g37x did not get the full sport package until 2011 sadly, its all just visual upgrades and different seats. Which is why i just brought the non sport version of my old 2005 g35x and got the non sport version of my current 2010 g37x. I just added the paddle shifters, upgraded the brakes/rotors, and stiffened front suspension my self. This also came out cheaper.

[audtatious]

I knew about the splash guards and am getting them, but had not heard about the front lip spoiler...is there also a rear lower spoiler...not a fan of the decklid spoiler. If you have any info on where I can find the lower front or rear spoiler, let me know, thanks. Also, aware of the engine, but from talking to folks and reading reviews, point i was making was that seems like with the extra horses only minor improvements were made...am i wrong on that?

G37 is a bit heavier. Still, it seems a bit faster in the 1/4 than the 07-08 G35's. The '07-08 does move well (I have a '07 G35s and a '08 G37s) and can be quite surprising at times but it does lack in regards to the G37, IMO.

If you want real power get a SC or turbo. Else, intake/HFC's/catback/tune is the way to go. Just don't expect some huge hp increases like you see with BMW's and such.

[audtatious]

get used to the new power of your G before you add upgrades... but id start with an intake as the G engine just loves more air.

yeah the G35x/g37x did not get the full sport package until 2011 sadly, its all just visual upgrades and different seats. Which is why i just brought the non sport version of my old 2005 g35x and got the non sport version of my current 2010 g37x. I just added the paddle shifters, upgraded the brakes/rotors, and stiffened front suspension my self. This also came out cheaper.

The sport package for 2007-2008 did have larger brakes. 13.0" F/R vs. 12.6/12.1" non-sports. Otherwise no real differences.

[kmckis1029]

I knew about the splash guards and am getting them, but had not heard about the front lip spoiler...is there also a rear lower spoiler...not a fan of the decklid spoiler. If you have any info on where I can find the lower front or rear spoiler, let me know, thanks. Also, aware of the engine, but from talking to folks and reading reviews, point i was making was that seems like with the extra horses only minor improvements were made...am i wrong on that?

my old 2005 g35x was modded and my new G37x still feels faster basically stock, i give most the credit to the new 7 speed transmission. (had a 2008 g35 sedan loaner car and my 2010 still felt faster) As far as weight, the car feels basically the same handling wise to me, i do notice the AWD on my 2010 is more noticable when it kicks in than my 2005; i guess you could attribute that to weight maybe or new programming for the AWD and 7 speed transmission, probably both.

[Sweet Lew]

I had the option of a 2008 G35xS sedan (28k miles) or a 2009 G37x sedan (36k miles) for a little more money. I ended up with the 2008 due to the lower mileage and Sport package. At the time couldn't justify the extra money for a few more ponies and the same TQ. Now that I have researched the motors even more, I wish I went with the 37. Even though the HR is a MAJOR improvement to the DE, the VHR is supier to the HR. From Wikipedia:

The updated VQ35HR is more powerful (306 hp (228 kW) at 6,800 rpm and 268 lb·ft (363 N·m) at 4,800 rpm), more fuel efficient, and more responsive than the previous VQ35DE. The "HR" stands for "High Revolution" or "High Response". A dual-path intake (two air cleaners, throttle bodies, etc.) lowers intake tract restriction by 18 percent and new equal-length exhaust manifolds lead into mufflers that are 25 percent freer flowing. The intake is said to benefit from a ram-air effect adding three horsepower at 60 mph. Electrically actuated variable valve timing is new on the exhaust cams which broadens the torque curve. The new engine block maintains the same bore and stroke, but the connecting rods were lengthened and the block deck was raised by 8.4 mm to reduce piston side-loads. 80% of the internal components have been strengthened or redesigned to handle the increased 7,500 rpm red line, along with the use of larger crank bearings with main bearing caps reinforced by a rigid ladder-type main cap girdle. With an increase in compression ratio from 10.3:1 to 10.6:1 these changes add 26 more horsepower. Torque is down 2 pound-feet (2.7 N·m) from the old DE engine (268 vs. 270). The engine now sits 15 mm lower in the chassis for a lower center of gravity.

The VHR:

2008 G35 model range but the sedan now also sports the 3.7-liter VQ37VHR "VVEL" V6, rated 328 hp (245 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 269 lb·ft (365 N·m) at 5,200 rpm that was previously introduced in the G37 Coupe. Although the engine gains only 0.2 kg·m (2 N·m; 1 lb·ft) torque over the VQ35HR and this torque value arrives at a later 5,200 rpm vs. 4,800 in the VQ35HR, the torque curve itself is improved and flattened across the rpm range via Nissan's new VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) variable valve timing resulting in better throttle response and low rpm torque. The G37s VQ37VHR engine has been touted by car magazines and reviewers as an improvement over the VQ35HR engine mostly adding much more refinement and smoother engine operation, especially at high rpm where the VQ35HR engine was frequently criticized for NVH and sounding strained, harsh and loud.

I still love my G35, but if I could do it all over again, I'd go with a G37x with Premium and call it a day.