The G-spot

[CJ]

I had no idea they still made those, let alone rented them. Sans maybe the 911, I still think it's the best looking 4 seat vert on sale. The 4 vert looks like shit, as does everything else I can think of

It's on Relay Rides.

[CALL_911]

The A5 convertible is stunning.

Might actually be better looking than the coupe.

Okay, the A5 isn't bad. I forgot about it. I don't think it looks better than the coupe, however (and I also think the facelifted A5 looks worse than the pre-facelifted one). Still I think the G37 vert looks better.

[GoCougs]

Deformed....warped.... you're hinging your claim on semantics, and are still wrong. The pad material theory holds more weight... pads slipping and gripping over and over would yield vibration only under braking  and result from the changing mu across the rotor.

Brake rotors do not warp from heat.

[12,000 RPM]

Brake rotors do not warp from heat.

But do they deform?

[shp4man]

Rotors than have been continuously overheated develop hot spots that machining won't fix. Most rotor runout can be addressed if there's enough metal left to leave it above minimum thickness afterwards.

[Laconian]

I have a G37 S convertible this weekend in LA with my boyfriend. I've only ever driven one G, so we'll see how I like it.

It's a great car for gays. Orange mocha frappuccinos! Gasoline fights!

[12,000 RPM]

Wait, CJ is gay too?!!?!??!????

[CJ]

Wait, CJ is gay too?!!?!??!????

Oh...um...I guess you missed that in Chat. Yeah, I'm gay.

[SVT666]

Wait, CJ is gay too?!!?!??!????

Next thing you know, Dave is going to come out.

[MX793]

But do they deform?

If they deform (or "warp"), it's not caused by heat.

[12,000 RPM]

If they deform (or "warp"), it's not caused by heat.

So they do warp!!!! 

[MX793]

So they do warp!!!! 

I don't think Cougs was arguing semantics.  He was using "deform" and "warp" synonymously.  What he was saying that heat wasn't the cause.

[GoCougs]

Now I'm not sure what is going with Sporty. As I stated a couple of pages back obviously rotors "deform" because they have runout specs but it's not heat that is doing it.

[GoCougs]

SUV? Nah, SUS - Sport Utility Sedan. Plywood is for a train project plus I have a lot of work tools in the trunk and then I hit a ride on the way back from the lumber place:

[giant_mtb]

So much room for activities!  Clever use of the roof rack.

[12,000 RPM]

Wow that neighborhood is so PNW, nice.

Good job with the utility as well

[AutobahnSHO]

SUV? Nah, SUS - Sport Utility Sedan. Plywood is for a train project plus I have a lot of work tools in the trunk and then I hit a ride on the way back from the lumber place:

Nice

[GoCougs]

Welp, the last few days I've run into "utility" issues with a sedan, particularly driving on really bad roads and carrying big things (the rear seat does NOT fold down)...

[GoCougs]

So my ride quality has noticeably diminished the last few months. The same road imperfections (esp. bridge/road joints) have become super hard. Tires are fairly new and I watch pressure like a hawk. Car has ~82,000 miles now. My Infiniti dealer says they haven't replaced shocks/struts on ANY G37 in at least year so it's not something they generally recommend unless the customer complains (and most don't, but my hunch most of the cars the dealership service center sees have 50,000 miles or less, considering most luxury cars are leased/financed, and are turned around quick by buyers).

[12,000 RPM]

Just cause he hasnt replaced em doesnt mean theyll last forever. Shocks are a wear item, period. You should take this as an opportunity to upgrade... a set of Bilstein HDs will make your car feel brand new and last longer.

[CALL_911]

Or quit being a beeeitch and get an S4

[SVT666]

So my ride quality has noticeably diminished the last few months. The same road imperfections (esp. bridge/road joints) have become super hard. Tires are fairly new and I watch pressure like a hawk. Car has ~82,000 miles now. My Infiniti dealer says they haven't replaced shocks/struts on ANY G37 in at least year so it's not something they generally recommend unless the customer complains (and most don't, but my hunch most of the cars the dealership service center sees have 50,000 miles or less, considering most luxury cars are leased/financed, and are turned around quick by buyers).

We're at 100,000 miles now on our G37 and I'm seriously considering new shocks and struts. 

[GoCougs]

Or quit being a beeeitch and get an S4

The last month or so has made me realize that I may be better of with an SUV/x-over if I'm gonna stick with one vehicle.

[Cookie Monster]

The last month or so has made me realize that I may be better of with an SUV/x-over if I'm gonna stick with one vehicle.

Macan Turbo.

[12,000 RPM]

We're at 100,000 miles now on our G37 and I'm seriously considering new shocks and struts.

This was a big conundrum for me on the Z and part of why I tossed it. Didnt need new shocks, but going down the suspension upgrade rabbit hole to the standards I wanted would have been about $2,000. Plus it didnt make sense to me to lower a car that scrapes over speed bumps stock. Still though again a set of Bilstein HDs or Tokico D Specs will do wonders even at stock height. Good compromise

[Laconian]

I kind of want fancier shocks for my car, but the entire convertible top assembly needs to be removed beforehand. @_@

Work installed really aggressive speed bumps in the garage, they're probably going to destroy my car over the coming months. Of course the SUVs still fly  over them at 20mph with no problems.

[Cookie Monster]

I kind of want fancier shocks for my car, but the entire convertible top assembly needs to be removed beforehand. @_@

Work installed really aggressive speed bumps in the garage, they're probably going to destroy my car over the coming months. Of course the SUVs still fly  over them at 20mph with no problems.

slam dat bish.

Also, did Nissan really design the car so that the PRHT has to be lifted out to get to the tophat nuts to replace a wear item? Jesus what backwards thinking.

[Laconian]

Yeah, it's idiotic.

I'll probably wait for year 2 or 3 of the MX-5 and get one of those vs. putting a lot of money into my current car.

[Cookie Monster]

Yeah, it's idiotic.

I'll probably wait for year 2 or 3 of the MX-5 and get one of those vs. putting a lot of money into my current car.

The only way I'm getting an ND is if they come out with an RHT, but I don't see any Frankenstein bolts on the rear deck of the ND so I'm guessing it won't be an option.

[GoCougs]

Macan Turbo.

Intriguing but judging by the Cayenne's awful reliability and typical German/Porsche horribly expensive repairs don't think I could. That's the kinda car to be out of in 3 years/50,000 miles, and after 3 Japanese cars, I've been spoiled.