M37x questions

[SwissCheeseHead]

Hey fellas. I'm a current G37 coupe owner and am very active on MyG37.com. I will be trading in my coupe and will possibly getting an M37. Unfortunately for me, only the AWD versions are available to me nearby as I don't want to travel across the country for the RWD version.

My questions for this car is, how is the aftermarket support on the M's (specifically the AWD version). The first thing I would want to do is lower the car to get rid of the unsightly wheel gap but also retain a buttery smooth ride. Will the BC coilovers allow me to do that? BC coilovers aren't my first choice but it doesn't seem like I have any other options. When lowering, are camber kits required to get the alignment back into spec? What kits are available? Will I be able to move over my R2C intakes and Alutec strut brace? Wheels (19x9 et+38 w/10mm spacer, 19x10+40, 245/40 front, 285/35 rear)?

It'll be sad returning it to stock

Here is my current ride (not pictured with MXP exhaust)

[wideopn11]

Not sure about the off set on your wheels but you can't have staggered setup with awd. Intake probably not but maybe with some modification. Strut bar definitely not.
Bc and eibach is the only thing for awd. There are some intakes from takeda but one requires modification. Stillen exhaust or custom.

[SwissCheeseHead]

Not sure about the off set on your wheels but you can't have staggered setup with awd. Intake probably not but maybe with some modification. Strut bar definitely not.
Bc and eibach is the only thing for awd. There are some intakes from takeda but one requires modification. Stillen exhaust or custom.

Thanks for the response. It doesn't seem like the M forum is too active, which is sad because I can see a lot of potential in these cars. It doesn't seem like there's a lot of aftermarket support either, unfortunately.

I've read differing opinions on staggered setups with AWD. There are guys on the G forums that run staggered setups. I'll have to do more research there. I'ver read that as long as the rolling diameters are within 1% of each other, it shouldn't cause any issues.

Anyway, I hope I can be an active member here and do something for this forum.

[Darthswan]

Not sure about the off set on your wheels but you can't have staggered setup with awd. Intake probably not but maybe with some modification. Strut bar definitely not.
Bc and eibach is the only thing for awd. There are some intakes from takeda but one requires modification. Stillen exhaust or custom.

I'll add, a modification that is welllllllllll worth it. It should be a standard feature on every M.

[SwissCheeseHead]

Which are you referring to?

[Darthswan]

Which are you referring to?

I replaced the Air filter. The Takeda attack, that is for the G37. You have to modify the car, so the tubing can get in front of the radiator, but it is well worth it.

[SwissCheeseHead]

Which are you referring to?

I replaced the Air filter. The Takeda attack, that is for the G37. You have to modify the car, so the tubing can get in front of the radiator, but it is well worth it.

Got it.

Does anyone know if the RWD parts (suspension-wise) will fit the M35h?

[SwissCheeseHead]

Also, my coupe has been a solid driver for the time that I've had it. Do you think I would need to get a CPO over a non-CPO M? The price difference is quite big ~4500 for the 3 cars I'm currently looking at (CPO M35h, CPO M37, non-CPO M37).

[Darthswan]

Also, my coupe has been a solid driver for the time that I've had it. Do you think I would need to get a CPO over a non-CPO M? The price difference is quite big ~4500 for the 3 cars I'm currently looking at (CPO M35h, CPO M37, non-CPO M37).

I ended up getting a NON-CPO. Infiniti ran an off lease sale through the auction(Mannheim). I have had no problems at all. Saved a crapload of money. The same vehicle I was seeing on lots for 8 to 12K more.

[SwissCheeseHead]

8-12K more?!?! Wow.

I think I'll go the non-CPO route then. Hopefully in the next few weeks, I'll be posting pics of my car. Then it'll be some slight modifications here and there. I'm excited but at the same time not. lol

[NoTalentLoser]

Also, my coupe has been a solid driver for the time that I've had it. Do you think I would need to get a CPO over a non-CPO M? The price difference is quite big ~4500 for the 3 cars I'm currently looking at (CPO M35h, CPO M37, non-CPO M37).

I ended up getting a NON-CPO. Infiniti ran an off lease sale through the auction(Mannheim). I have had no problems at all. Saved a crapload of money. The same vehicle I was seeing on lots for 8 to 12K more.

If you don't mind me being nosy, how much did you pay for it? I'm thinking about going the same route (Mannheim or Highline auction), so I'm curious to see how much I should expect to pay. I would like to get a 2011/2012 M37S, but I've heard the Sport models aren't very common at the auctions.

[Darthswan]

31600 in November of 2013

[NoTalentLoser]

31600 in November of 2013

Sounds like you got a good deal! Just out of curiosity, how does Mannheim's auctioning/bidding process work? Is it like one of those classic auto auctions, where they have a room of potential bidders who hold up their paddles or fingers or whatever if they want to place a bid? Did you have a lot of competition from other bidders (dealerships, etc.) who were after the same car you ended up with?

[Darthswan]

A friend of mine, owns a dealership. So he got it for me. But they are pretty much like that, just a different setting.

[dmclone]

Also keep in mind that not every CPO is 8k overpriced. Earlier this year I got a 2011 M56x CPO with 18k miles with every available option for about $34k. I would have been fine going without CPO but I thought it was a fair price.

[NoTalentLoser]

Also keep in mind that not every CPO is 8k overpriced. Earlier this year I got a 2011 M56x CPO with 18k miles with every available option for about $34k. I would have been fine going without CPO but I thought it was a fair price.

How are you guys finding these deals? Here in the southeast, 2011 M37's with the "Sport" package and with a substantially greater number of miles are going for at least that much, and usually more.

[Darthswan]

Friend who's a dealer.

[SwissCheeseHead]

Just an update. I will be travelling to look at and hopefully pick up a 2011 M37x fully loaded today! I'll start a new thread if it happens