My new car

Started by Laconian, September 16, 2012, 11:17:14 PM

Laconian

As a followup to http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=27591.0 ...

Vital stats:
2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible w/Premium package y los mucho grande wheelos
21k miles
Paint: Pacific Sky (blueish silver), interior: white leather
I opted for a 5yr/75k mi warranty too - the complexity of the hardtop is kind of spooky to me. O_o










LOL TRUNK


Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

Laconian

I'm already thinking "WTF am I going to do with these wheels/tires in the winter?!"
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GoCougs

Nice. A 'SPIN G trifecta we have.

Yeah, you'll need some all-season tires for winter if you plan on driving in snow, and 19" are gonna cost - probably cheaper to go with a 17" wheel/tire combo actually.

Cookie Monster

Congrats!


Between Miatas and now G37's, we should just rename this place G37/MiataSPIN.
RWD > FWD
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
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Laconian

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TurboDan

CONGRATS!!!!

(Yeaaaaaaa buddy!)

Laconian

I took it for a spin around town, but at my first stoplight six cop cars whizzed by at full speed and randomly pulled off into other areas. My planned fun drive around the hills flogging the car at WOT was then downgraded to a leisurely cruise. :facepalm:
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SVT666

Congrats man.  Welcome to the club.

Laconian

Afty is part of the club too! I think we have a foursome going on.
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Rich

It looks beautiful.  I'm happy you bought the mostest funnest version.

But man, those sidewalls have got to go.
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Raza



And that's one of the reasons I hate hardtop convertibles.  It's either carry cargo or enjoy top down driving, you can't have both. 

Anyway, let's race.  Quarter mile, but you have to put the top down first before setting off.  :devil:

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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

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lawl, it looks hot. Congrats

ifcar

Quote from: Raza  on September 17, 2012, 05:03:25 AM

And that's one of the reasons I hate hardtop convertibles.  It's either carry cargo or enjoy top down driving, you can't have both. 


At least a 2+2 like the G will let you throw some stuff in the back seat.

Raza

Quote from: ifcar on September 17, 2012, 06:42:41 AM
At least a 2+2 like the G will let you throw some stuff in the back seat.

True, but that also means that you either have to put the top up every time you park or leave someone with the car.  I lock everything in the trunk whenever I leave the car, top up or down.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

SVT666

Yeah, I hate retractable hardtops for that very reason.  I'm so happy Mustang is still a soft top.

CJ


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Probably my favorite car on the 'Spin now. I won't lie; I'm jelly.

68_427

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i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
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no


cawimmer430

We should rename Carspin into BonerSpin because of all the gushing that goes on here over RWD cars.  :devil:


Congrats!  :cheers:
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Laconian

You're the first person to even refer to the which-wheel-drivedness of the car...

Thanks
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cawimmer430

Quote from: Laconian on September 17, 2012, 10:54:04 AM
You're the first person to even refer to the which-wheel-drivedness of the car...

Thanks

It was a strategically posted comment in order to subtly point out how awesome you are. Welcome to the RWD club!  :tounge: :lol:
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Madman




Don't plan on taking any top-down shopping trips!  :lol:




Quote from: cawimmer430 on September 17, 2012, 10:55:45 AM
It was a strategically posted comment in order to subtly point out how awesome you are. Welcome to the RWD club!  :tounge: :lol:


Wait, there's a RWD club?  Cool.  Count me and the Caterror in!  :ohyeah:
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cawimmer430

Quote from: Madman on September 17, 2012, 11:20:09 AM
Wait, there's a RWD club?  Cool.  Count me and the Caterror in!  :ohyeah:

The Carspin RWD Club started out as the "Carspin Plymouth Volare Admirers Club", but since nobody joined I had to change the name to something that would arouse and grab the interest of 99% of people here.  :lol:
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MrH

Wait, do G37s out number miata's now?!

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MexicoCityM3

Congrats Kevin. Very nice car.
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Raza

Quote from: MrH on September 17, 2012, 12:10:37 PM
Wait, do G37s out number miata's now?!

Hmm.

Chimp
Philip
Rags

vs.

Cougs
Kevin
Craig, who should change his name to VQ666



Am I missing anyone?  Afty has a G35, and so does Morris's son, right?
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

MrH

Quote from: Raza  on September 17, 2012, 12:30:15 PM
Hmm.

Chimp
Philip
Rags

vs.

Cougs
Kevin
Craig, who should change his name to VQ666



Am I missing anyone?  Afty has a G35, and so does Morris's son, right?

Correct.  Who's Philip?  Add Rich to the Miata list too.
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GoCougs

Good cars but the interior rattles and squeaking are getting to me a bit. The center console is squeaking like a canary. I'm going in for my 30k service soon and will have 'em look at that and some of the others.