New owner and ready to make it do what it do!

[SpeedyTrini06]

Glad to have found the site. Just got the car this evening. Looking forward to scouring the site for tidbits and how-to's since it's def going to be my project car.
---My humble beginnings---
2003 G35 Coupe 5AT, 100k miles.
Premium Pkg, Black on Black
17's
No rear wing, no other mods.//2AUG2010

[soul_hfk]

welcome to Nico and congrats on the new ride..... have any pics we love pics here

[kmckis1029]

welcome... there are so many parts avaliable for the 2003-2006 G35 you will have fun modding

i have a front tower struct bar i used for 4 months if you interested... check the link in my signiture

[SpeedyTrini06]

Thanks all. Soon as I have a bit of time and some sunlight I will post the "2nd life" beginning pics.
I've been putting together a priority list of mods I'd like to get. I'll post that a bit later as well. Hope you all could review it and gimme some ideas of what to add or stay away from.
Thanks!
-Shift Strong!

[audtatious]

Welcome to NICO

[G_whizz]

Glad to have found the site. Just got the car this evening. Looking forward to scouring the site for tidbits and how-to's since it's def going to be my project car.
---My humble beginnings---
2003 G35 Coupe 5AT, 100k miles.
Premium Pkg, Black on Black
17's
No rear wing, no other mods.//2AUG2010

Welcome and congrats on the new ride! Are you planning on cosmetic or go fast parts first?

[SVTCOBRA]

Welcome and congrats on the new ride! Are you planning on cosmetic or go fast parts first?

Good question!! I vote for go fast parts!!

Welcome to Nico!

[SpeedyTrini06]

Finally got some sunshine and time to take pics so I could post 'em.
Before mods series:
1. Engine area looks good for 99.5k miles


2. Right Rear view. Go fast items will be mixed in. Cosmetic first though


3. Front Left view. Should have an all black grill and spoiler on by this Friday.

[SVTCOBRA]

She looks great just as she sits!!!
Not a big fan of cosmetics.....especially blacking out rear lights. Hard to see at night in the rain.
Wing and blacked grill

[soul_hfk]

and if u can find a set of the stock 19s rims i really like them vs the 17s

[SpeedyTrini06]

I commute 100mi per day for work at the moment. I plan on payin' a bit extra for some 18's that weigh less than 17lbs (F & R).
Lots of compromises to make. Going for MPG(weight redux), ride comfort(tire height), long wear(touring), looks last but not afterthought.
Will eventually get another set of wheels and tires for AutoCross.
(15AUG, FedEx Stadium parking lots. WDCR-SCCA event? google 'em)

[SpeedyTrini06]

Ok! I've broken the 100k miles barrier. I've had the car since 3AUG. Got it 99.5k.
-So far she rides very smooth. No wobbling/wheel shake under braking at all.
-MPG is about 20. Using Shell 93Octane, staying under 80, cruise control with transmission in M. Commute is 100mi round trip. 85 highway. Just can't granny drive it yet! LoL
(Using some of the Gas saving techniques listed out there)
-Had a weak battery prob Tuesday morning. Needed a jump. Haven't needed one since. *Making sure to turn off Auto Lights, AC and radio before exiting the car. If prob occurs again, I will get an Optima D35(Yellow), check/change the start and/or the Bose radio(as noted from the Electrical prob's posts, 2nd site/thread)
-Purchased and awaiting install: All Black front grill replacement; Rear color matched trunk spoiler w/brake light (All from eBay)

[SpeedyTrini06]

Just had the passenger side window stuck in the down position. Searched some threads. Did the bump fix method and it worked! For now at least. Will have the regulator and motor analyzed soonest.
Driver side window regulator was replaced back in JUL06.
-Got Switchblade Key/Remote from eBay. Works great. Programmed the remote via instructions on the web. Had to take it plus all original keys to the dealer to have the new remote chip program so it would be able to start the car. $118. Infiniti of Alexandria.

[SpeedyTrini06]

If you're in need of service history on your vehicle, ask the bubbas at the dealership to give you a printout of your vehicle's service history.
*Note: It'll only be on items taken care of by an Infiniti dealership*

[SpeedyTrini06]

Cosmetic but starting off slowly.
Added the rear wing finally. took me a while but it was my first time.
** Need some help wiring the brake lamp to the main set please...



Oh, broke 103k. Avg 22mpg. Mostly highway miles.