G-35 manhood has been stripped and desecrated--- Need for a Supercharger

[Jacko3]

Folks:

Tell me what to do? I just left my car a few minutes ago after my manhood was tested and found wanton. A Lexus LS460 with a V-8 and 380 horses made my moded car feel like it was struggling. The Lexus was able to keep up pretty well, and probably would have passed me like a fool if I had given him the chance. I think we approached speeds of about 110mph. I had to slow down to let him pass, as wisdom was a great virtue. I was totally disappointed as I thought the mods I had on would have made a difference.

Well, if i had a Vortech Supercharger in the car, this would not have happpened. I feel strpped of my manhood by this experience. I thought I was king of the road until this evening. But now I realize that I am only King of my immediate locality. I need a hug to help me feel better. This calls for action. I don't mind a Porsche, an M3, or a Vette smoking me. Thes ecars are worthy of their titles, as fellow Kings in their own right. But a Lexus, especially not an IS series like an IS-F or IS-350, makes me feel totally impotent.

This evening made it clear to me that I am on track to install a supercharger in my car. I don't give a rats behind what stresses the engne and transmission will go through. If I can afford a supercharger, then I sure should be able to afford a new or used transmission if it ever gives out.

So, I am done with all NA mods. I don't want to waste my money anymore. I need a new sports clutch, performance tires, exhaust manifolds, high flow cats (maybe), and bigger brakes, for the supercharger.

I have anger and humility mixing together in my soul as a i write. Anyone with an advice for me or a comment on the situation? I guess when you go performance, you can't go back.

[zozoka1212]

Hheehheee that's funny.

Sorry, There is always a faster car. Sometimes the cheaper cars are faster too. I would not worry to much. The sc would help for sure.

zozo

[Jacko3]

Zozoka1212:

I actually had to drive back home. I was on a joy ride when this happened. On my way home, I tried to make myself feel better by smoking a noisy 4-banger dodge neon that felt attacked by the power of my car.

I tried continuing my joy ride, but as I said, I felt castrated. Yes, there is always a faster car, and G-owners need to pay attention to this, if they dom't have a TT or SC, and especially if you have not been humbled like I was this evening.

I hang my head lowly in shame. Humility is a hard and tough pill to swallow. But I must for now, until I am able to install a SC.

[rn79870]

Jack03, The only accurate way to test acceleration is from a standing start (preferably at the track). Roll on accelleration tests are never accurate.They depend on things like power bands and gear ratios.

Like zozo said, there is always going to be somebody faster, at least there will be until you get down to a 4.5 second quarter mile.

[kmech_7]

well if you are going to get the supercharger i can help you out and get you a bunch of cash off teh price.....let me know!

(i got mine for 27% off)

[BrandAidDesignG35]

its not so bad, I got smoked 1 time kinda bad, but not in my G yet, but I'm sure my day will come, and I'll have to drive around with my tail between my legs for a while, either way, TT or SC setups, or NOS are sweet

GL

[TeflonG35]

does stillen have a discount?

[leeG35]

G-35 manhood?

Cars, airplanes and boats are generally considered to be of the female gender.

I hope your manhood is defined by something other than your car.

[TeflonG35]

My last car was A supercharged buick regal. I was visiting my local chop shop with friends when my friend offered me to race this guys honda hatchback. I was like "What the hell." The damn N/A hatch back smoked me. That made me kinda mad. Getting beat by a N/A ricer mobile. So i gave my buick to my mom and purchased my g35.

[BrandAidDesignG35]

lol

[BrandAidDesignG35]

I smokes a silly honda each time I can, I like to see them whine about how they had too many people in the car, he he. and stereos etc etc, I now laugh.

[zozoka1212]

LMAOThat's a funny story teflong.

zozo

[TeflonG35]

In my defense it was a 13 second honda hatch. But still amusing.

When i first bought my G this annoying neon with a turbo(not a srt4) wanted to play. He had like 4 teen girls in the car and kept revving his annoying coffee can exhaust. So i floored it and of course annihilated his P.O.S. neon. While waiting at the next light me and my friend are just laughing historically. The guy in the neon pulls up and blurts "You just wait till i get this thing tuned!!!!" Me and my friend look at each other and just start crying from laughter. Then the light turned green and we ate him again.

[RED_DET]

i'm not to worried. i got back up in the garage!

[Jacko3]

Kmech_7:

I sure will get in touch with you when the money starts looking like it can get a Vortech Supercharger.

[kmech_7]

ok...you got it.

[toddnos]

i always find getting smoked by someone a good reason to upgrade. but like said above, someone is always more commited, and will be faster.Good luck with the SC.

[G_whizz]

LOL... chin up brotherman... you still have a hawt *** car!!

A Supercharger would definitely help tho

[Jacko3]

G_Whizz:

Thanks!

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

That New LS460 is really fast... If it isn't the motor that beat you.. It is the transmission!, 8 speed with over drive! You can't possibly shift as fast as it can, I don't care who you are... the New 8speed Lexus Trans is faster than a F1 out of the F430!

DJ

[Road Ruler]

For a 4,300lb sedan the Lexus is no slouch. 0 to 60 in 5.4 sec. Out of the range of most G35's.

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/LexusLS460/

[risingson]

yea.. whats wrong with lexus? if i had more money id sell my G for a GS series

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

I like the IS-F.... If i had more money that is what i would buy!

I love the G... But i have had 2 clutches, 1 transmission, oil leak, and a bad water pump all under 40k miles (39400 to be exact)

I never had any problems with my Is Lexus.. and it had 118k miles on it when i sold it for 10k

What is funny is i ran into the girl that bought my IS like a week ago. She told me that she hasn't had a problem with it ither! and it now has 140k miles on it!

Got to love the lexus for it's reliablity and value



DJ

[audtatious]

The G35 has some catching up to do.

http://www.caranddriver.com/fe....html

Ranked 5th place behind the SRT8, 335i, Evo and IS350