The G-spot

[SVT666]

Well, it's two mufflers plus connecting pipe and welded-on hangers . It was pricey but all the Internet searches said Tanabe had the best quality, the easiest install (i.e., 100% drop-in replacement for stock) and just so happened to have the exactly sound I was looking for. I'm sure half the cost was in the highly polished stainless steel construction, which if given a choice I'd have gone without.

My buddy paid $1200 for the same thing for his 335i.  I just about shit my pants when he told me because I spent $1200 for my long tube headers, H-pipe, and Magnaflow catback for old Mustang.

[SVT666]

You were pretty quick to accept $150 for them.  What aren't you telling me?

[GoCougs]

UPS says ~$65 for both boxes to that US zip.

The for the Canadian shipping I used Prince George - was that right?

[GoCougs]

You were pretty quick to accept $150 for them.  What aren't you telling me?

Huh?

[SVT666]

UPS says ~$65 for both boxes to that US zip.

$65 total?

The for the Canadian shipping I used Prince George - was that right?

PG?  Ha!  That's like 9 hours north of here, but the shipping won't be much different.  When it crosses the border there are brokerage fees and now you're paying two different courier companies since UPS Canada is a different company.  And in my case UPS doesn't deliver to my town so another courier gets involved. 

[GoCougs]

I also have my stock 17" wheels + tires I'm trying to get rid of. Wheels are virtually in perfect shape and include TPMS (but no lugs/center caps). Tires have ~10-15% tread left. Will let those go for a song and a dance too - just want 'em gone from the garage. Shipping though will be a lot - my new wheels I had shipped from CA to Puget Sound region cost ~$250.

[GoCougs]

$65 total?

PG?  Ha!  That's like 9 hours north of here, but the shipping won't be much different.  When it crosses the border there are brokerage fees and now you're paying two different courier companies since UPS Canada is a different company.  And in my case UPS doesn't deliver to my town so another courier gets involved. 

That's what the UPS calculator says: $65 total for 2 boxes sized 20" x 20" x 20" ea., weight of 30 lbs ea., and valued at $100 ea, from my zip code here in the Puget Sound area to 98844.

[SVT666]

Let me run the exhaust past my wife.  I will let you know tomorrow.

[GoCougs]

Okay. I will also have to spend some $$ on packaging - say $20 total. eBay is showing new Tanabe exhaust for the G at $650 - $750.

[Laconian]

Imagine all dat downforce.

[SVT666]

My wife kiboshed it.  Sorry man.  She drives it 60% of the time and she doesn't want the car any louder.

[Cookie Monster]

Lac, buy the exhaust! You're so close to cougs so it won't cost you anything for shipping!

[CALL_911]

Shit, for $150, I'd have jumped on that thing yesterday if I had a G sedan.

[Laconian]

Lac, buy the exhaust! You're so close to cougs so it won't cost you anything for shipping!

He said "guys with sedans". I don't know if it'd work with a coupe/vert? I am pretty sure that the coupe's exhaust system is different than the sedan's.

[Cookie Monster]

He said "guys with sedans". I don't know if it'd work with a coupe/vert? I am pretty sure that the coupe's exhaust system is different than the sedan's.

MAKE IT WORK

[Laconian]

See, there's a 10mm difference with the piping diameter.
http://www.eurosportdesign.com/p-4004-nissan-370zinfiniti-g37-tanabe-medallion-touring-exhausts.aspx

[GoCougs]

The coupe's exhaust is 100% different actually. Stock it uses a single transverse muffler where as the sedan uses two separate longitudinal mufflers.

Coupe:



Sedan:

[GoCougs]

My wife kiboshed it.  Sorry man.  She drives it 60% of the time and she doesn't want the car any louder.

No problem. Trying to avoid eBay/CL hassle but I'll make due.

[MrH]

G forum.  That'll sell quick for 3 times what you were offering Craig.

[Laconian]

The coupe's exhaust is 100% different actually. Stock it uses a single transverse muffler where as the sedan uses two separate longitudinal mufflers.

Coupe:



Sedan:

Silly issues like "it won't fit" wouldn't stop a motivated ricer - he'd fasten them to the undercarriage with metal straps, spraying sparks over speedbumps...

[GoCougs]

G forum.  That'll sell quick for 3 times what you were offering Craig.

I've thought about. Problem is, as with most any model-specific forum it seems, many members seem kinda sketch. I'd rather take my chances with eBay or CL.

[CJ]

Am I allowed to say that I really don't like the G?

[MrH]

I've thought about. Problem is, as with most any model-specific forum it seems, many members seem kinda sketch. I'd rather take my chances with eBay or CL.

They send you money over PayPal.  Not sure how receiving money could be sketchy

[Lebowski]

Model specific forum is the better way to sell them IMO.

[GoCougs]

They send you money over PayPal.  Not sure how receiving money could be sketchy

When dealing with money and people you don't know things can always be sketchy, particularly of the "You didn't tell me x about it" or "I changed my mind" or "I didn't get my stuff/it got damaged" variety.

[Laconian]

Remember this commercial? I loved the music when this was on the air.

Infiniti G35 - Accelerating the Future (2002)

I was actually really enthusiastic about the G35 when it debuted. Nissan's VQ was a disruptive force in the market in many product categories, upping the ante for standard equipment horsepower.

[SVT666]

When dealing with money and people you don't know things can always be sketchy, particularly of the "You didn't tell me x about it" or "I changed my mind" or "I didn't get my stuff/it got damaged" variety.

Model specific forums are not full of sketchy people, anymore than eBay is. 

[GoCougs]

Okay, I'll give it a look. MyG37 has a pretty involved private classifieds section...

[GoCougs]

Woohoo. After a number of days of no response to my CL adds I've got buyers on the way for both the wheels/tires ($250 which is frigging bargain) and the exhaust ($425).

[Cookie Monster]

Woohoo. After a number of days of no response to my CL adds I've got buyers on the way for both the wheels/tires ($250 which is frigging bargain) and the exhaust ($425).

LOL and you were going to sell your exhaust for $150.