They are nice I agree. But I need auto (wife ). TL autos trannies have been suspect. Acura is handling the problem well but I'd rather not have to deal with it. The G auto uses the V8 5sp auto out of the M and Q. Plenty strong.

 

Well jeff.... We all will have to move on sometime...I guess this is your out......There are lots of other Great cars out there that already perform better stock then the your did modded as it was...I myself will probably end up with a 5 series bmw or something along that line.....Happy hunting....

 

why dont you get another 3rd gen VE 5spd, you got all the necessary parts to do it.....

but youre right G35 sedans are nice.

 

There's just a time to move on, he'll I'm surprised he's stuck around this long lol.

 

I've already swapped out my engine, suspension/leather interior, wheels, intake, exhaust,tranny, clutch, flywheel etc.. from my 1st totalled maxima into this one. And I've swapped engines/trannies/clutches again also. Been there, done that type of thing. If I'm going to slave away on a project car, it sure ain't going to be a fwd 4 door maxima this time. It's been fun. I've done all the "right" mods to this car. But it's time to lay off this stuff until I figure out what project car is worth my time. The G would only receive mild stuff. ie.. stuff I can install w/o the wife knowing hahahahaha.

 

haha i gotcha you got a good point( well both you and mrgone)....well good luck man.

 

I hope you catch the punks who did this.

 

Unfortunately they probably aren't worth the time or effort.

 

up and running wheel version #89776545667432

 

 

So the car is running and driving?

I thought with the dragging, there would be some rotor/brake damage and other problems like that.

 

Yeah drives fine. I drove it to work today. The cobra rotors took a beating and held up fine. I haven't got it up on ramps yet but since I need to change the oil, I'll take a look tomorow. I had to take a 1/2 day yesterday to throw the wheels on and drive to my dad's place. Then took a vacuum, bucket of water and a sponge and cleaned all the cherry flavored whatever that was sprayed all over the interior. Other than that, it's good to go (except for a small dent in the lower kick panel area). I need to find out what insurance is going to do.

 

Good luck with insurance. So what oil you plannin on using?

 

Castrol.....Anything else would be uncivilized...

 

Yup. Castrol GTX. Going in tonight. If the car is still there when I leave work.

 

 

You guys prefer GTX or GTX High Mileage?

 

I use castrol 5w30 synthetic blend..I'll start using the high mileage stuff when i hit 400,000 miles

 

I'm finalizing the payout. I will most likely selling this car shortly. Mods are in the sig. I'll post more pics soon.

Of course the wheels are now the 350z touring 18s with 225/245-45-18s. Wheels are all 18x8 with 30mm offsets.

Mod list:
Eibach/Konis - ST front sway bar/Addco rear bar - Blemco rstb - Otto fstb
350Z Track Editions (4 fronts) 225-45-18 RE040s
Modified Cattman Y, Custom flex, 4-gen Carsound cat, Custom cat-back, Y2K muffler
Custom CAI, custom ground kit, JWT ecu, Fidanza flywheel, ACT clutch, Jeff92se Cobra 13" bbk with 300zx 30mm polished alum calipers.

 

[vulture mode]
Dibs on both sway bars!
[/vulture]

 

What do ya wan't for the custom cai??

 

I offered the car complete to a local. If that falls though, let the vulturizing begin. Would be shame to part out this car though.

In fact, if my test drives of some replacement cars don't thoughly impress me, I might keep it. ie... be much faster, handle much better and most importantly brake the same or better..

 

If you do part it out,i want the cai...

 

something's missing from that list

 

what? haha

 

I kind of doubt that you will find a "replacement car" that will impress you as much as your fully modded Maxima.

Good luck with everything, Jeff.

 

I gotta get off my butt and test drive some. Anyone want to chime in with their experiences of the G35 / TL / GS400 vs modded VE? heh.

Thanks for the kind message.

 

VE + GReddy > 350z/G35

 

did you sell the VE? or weighing options still?

 

Not yet. But I've 99.9% decided it will be sold. Wife wants me to get a newer car so who am I to argue?

There are a few locals interested, plus one not so local guy. It will most likely be sold "as-is". Meaning just how it sits with all the mods currently installed.

 

I might be interested in buying it whole depending on the price.

PM me

 

Depending on your offer, I might sell it to you

 

I'm not too good at making offers. What are you wanting to get for the car?

 

dam that sucks, at least you found it back thogh

 

Was nice to finally meet you!

 

I got to sit in it today

 

Well, how was it?

 

The same as mine but the seat was too far forward

 

we're all not as tall as you Shawn

 

I actually didn't have to move it much to drive it. I probably could have driven it the way it was. (I'm 6'4"-6'5")