2008 Infiniti G37: On the Dyno

scottp999 · 05-27-2007, 12:28 PM

http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...niti_g37_dyno/

canucklion · 05-27-2007, 12:32 PM

looking at its engine bay, it seems the car's got 2 intakes?

s4iscool · 05-27-2007, 12:34 PM

is this car on lots now? The specs look great on papper, typical of japanese cars...

skim7x · 05-27-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

looking at its engine bay, it seems the car's got 2 intakes?

I'm pretty sure the '07 sedan has 2 intakes...

sflgator · 05-27-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

I'm pretty sure the '07 sedan has 2 intakes...

Correct.

bronco · 05-27-2007, 12:52 PM

after driving the 4 door with manual....eh, I have to say that this the worst clutch I have ever seen in my life. Totaly unacceptable for a 40K car....

No fun of drive at all....

T Bone · 05-27-2007, 01:01 PM

WOW....a faster POS....

skim7x · 05-27-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

WOW....a faster POS....

hey now... the G35 was a great car (I used to own the coupe)!!

E90ice · 05-27-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

WOW....a faster POS....

+1

but I really doubt its going to be much faster.

T Bone · 05-27-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

hey now... the G35 was a great car (I used to own the coupe)!!

Normally, I don't condemn cars unless I had direct experience.....

I almost traded in my E36 M3 for the G35 Coupe in 2002 based on the specs... As soon as I test drove the G35 Coupe for about an hour, I traded in my E36 M3 for my E46 M3 Cab.....

How Nissan takes the soul out of a car with those impressive specs still eludes me.

skim7x · 05-27-2007, 01:21 PM

ok... its not as fun to drive as a BMW, I must admit. My friend let me drive his 325i SEDAN while I owned my G35 and his sedan handled better. But for the price tag, I think you get a bargain (depending on what your priorities are and what you're looking for).

The 3-series is a better car, hands down, but for the money, I think G35s present a good alternative. I wouldn't go so far as to call them POS's (thats reserved for Fords--with the exception of the GT

)

I mean... E46 M3 Cab vs. G35? Why even try comparing... Personally, I think those two cars are in two completely separate market segments (although they MAY be in the same class)

s4iscool · 05-27-2007, 05:39 PM

i can tell you exactly what kind of comparison test we will see. 335 vs G37.

G37, better value, better options, better tech AND faster performance numbers if probably all categories.

BUT

The 335 will eek out another win based on the intangibles. They will say, G37 was close, but not enough to win.

That is the magazines mantra for the past 10 years regaring 3 series vs all contenders. Whether they are valid points or not, I dont know...but thats what I expect to see.

skim7x · 05-27-2007, 05:42 PM

You really think the G37 will have 'faster performance numbers in probably all categories'? You saw the dyno, right?

s4iscool · 05-27-2007, 06:25 PM

i still think so, but does it doesnt really matter. I guess if it makes you feel more like a man or sleep better that your car can do 0-60 in sub 5 seconds, then its worthwile. The 335 has more upside with chipping, but off the showroom floor, I wouldnt doubt if the G37 outdoes the 335 in 0-60 and 1.4 mile times. I know we are talking probably a tenth or two here and there.

mmm def · 05-27-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco

after driving the 4 door with manual....eh, I have to say that this the worst clutch I have ever seen in my life. Totaly unacceptable for a 40K car....

No fun of drive at all....

Like an ON/OFF switch right? I haven't driven the new one, i did drive an 04 and hated the clutch. Meh..

just4kickz · 05-27-2007, 07:12 PM

id prefer the new engine in the old styling... not exactly a "handling car" but i'd still rock it if i were made out of gold or silver

skim7x · 05-27-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by just4kickz

id prefer the new engine in the old styling... not exactly a "handling car" but i'd still rock it if i were made out of gold or silver

Yeah I used to think it was really ugly... but it's actually growing on me!!

DustinDallas · 05-27-2007, 07:48 PM

^the new one does look pretty good. i still hate the interior though..

s4iscool · 05-27-2007, 08:43 PM

looks quite IS'ish

just4kickz · 05-27-2007, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skim7x

Yeah I used to think it was really ugly... but it's actually growing on me!!

haha its growing on me as well--i suppose after it comes out and i see it on the road more often, ill like it more.

533ogetnom · 05-27-2007, 08:51 PM

dont knock it, no its not better than the 335 in really any catagory, but it IS one HELL of a buy for the cash

533ogetnom · 05-27-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

i still think so, but does it doesnt really matter. I guess if it makes you feel more like a man or sleep better that your car can do 0-60 in sub 5 seconds, then its worthwile. The 335 has more upside with chipping, but off the showroom floor, I wouldnt doubt if the G37 outdoes the 335 in 0-60 and 1.4 mile times. I know we are talking probably a tenth or two here and there.

i doubt that very very much

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bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	after driving the 4 door with manual....eh, I have to say that this the worst clutch I have ever seen in my life. Totaly unacceptable for a 40K car.... No fun of drive at all.... __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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skim7x Colonel 215 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	ok... its not as fun to drive as a BMW, I must admit. My friend let me drive his 325i SEDAN while I owned my G35 and his sedan handled better. But for the price tag, I think you get a bargain (depending on what your priorities are and what you're looking for). The 3-series is a better car, hands down, but for the money, I think G35s present a good alternative. I wouldn't go so far as to call them POS's (thats reserved for Fords--with the exception of the GT ) I mean... E46 M3 Cab vs. G35? Why even try comparing... Personally, I think those two cars are in two completely separate market segments (although they MAY be in the same class) __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	i can tell you exactly what kind of comparison test we will see. 335 vs G37. G37, better value, better options, better tech AND faster performance numbers if probably all categories. BUT The 335 will eek out another win based on the intangibles. They will say, G37 was close, but not enough to win. That is the magazines mantra for the past 10 years regaring 3 series vs all contenders. Whether they are valid points or not, I dont know...but thats what I expect to see.
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skim7x Colonel 215 Rep 2,558 Posts Drives: 335i, C63 AMG Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	You really think the G37 will have 'faster performance numbers in probably all categories'? You saw the dyno, right? __________________ '07 Space Gray 335i coupe - R.I.P. COBB ProTuned \| AMS \| CP-e \| BMS \| Quaife
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	i still think so, but does it doesnt really matter. I guess if it makes you feel more like a man or sleep better that your car can do 0-60 in sub 5 seconds, then its worthwile. The 335 has more upside with chipping, but off the showroom floor, I wouldnt doubt if the G37 outdoes the 335 in 0-60 and 1.4 mile times. I know we are talking probably a tenth or two here and there.
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