LittleBlueGT Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I really wanted a G35, and would have got if I was not modding. If you are modding then LGT FTW! Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 What G35 pushes 50K? OK so fully loaded at $40,000. And again the G35 DOESNT come with Brembos anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosedaddy Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 ...The big question: Can I live with RWD and driving in snow like I do? THAT is the million dollar (OK $34,000) question. RWD in the snow is not good. If you are really that close between the cars after you test drive the 07MYs, I'd go for the AWD if you are in an area that gets pounded by winter's wrath. And if you don;t want the AWD with AT, then it's the Spec B. But I agree with the others...test drive the 07MYs first. I wouldn't bother testing the 06MY G35, since it is likely going to drive significantly different than the 07MY. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 I'm now deciding between the LGT and Spec.B. Leaning towards spec.B again. This time no Brembos. LGT w/ full turboback swaybars pads, SS lines, fluid NAV system with mp3 capability (maybe find some with HD) 17x8 rims & tires for summer winter tires Spec.B downpipe swaybars pads, SS lines, fluid sell spec.B rims 17x8 set of rims and tires 17 x 7 winter rims and tires I believe there WILL be some performance to be gotten from the 6 speed. I'm also liking the steering wheel volume controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I believe there WILL be some performance to be gotten from the 6 speed. I'm also liking the steering wheel volume controls. I actually think the Spec-B with 6-spd will be slower in the straight line. The 6-spd is ~150 lbs heavier than the 5-spd. So the '07 Spec-B will have a handicap against the LGT to start with. You probably don’t need to do the 2-3 shift for 0-60 in the 6-spd but you will probably have to do the 4-5 shift for the quarter mile run. That will add a few tenth. In the end the 6-spd will be more suitable for autocross and track use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm now deciding between the LGT and Spec.B. Leaning towards spec.B again. This time no Brembos. I believe there WILL be some performance to be gotten from the 6 speed. I'm also liking the steering wheel volume controls. I hear ya. I'm going to be getting rid of my WRX in march 2008 and i'm torn between a Spec.B and a Evo IX MR (or X if its out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 RWD in the snow is not good. With the right (snow) tires, RWD can do well in snow. -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosedaddy Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 With the right (snow) tires, RWD can do well in snow. -Mike- The question then becomes...How much snow in Clifton Park, NY OOOOH...looked it up on google maps. LOTS of snow in CLifton Park, NY. RWD w/snow tires is no match for AWD when the snow is measured in feet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 the 07 g35 looks amazing.. but guess what..before u know it they will everywhere on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 The question then becomes...How much snow in Clifton Park, NY OOOOH...looked it up on google maps. LOTS of snow in CLifton Park, NY. RWD w/snow tires is no match for AWD when the snow is measured in feet! I wasn't comparing AWD v. RWD. Just the misconception that because it's RWD, it has to drive poorly in snow. I have several friends with RWD cars that mount snow tires during the winter months and make it around just fine. I do agree, however, that you will definitely have a greater amount of control/ability with AWD+snow tires. And I know about snow... I lived in Erie, PA for a period of time. -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 AWD + Snow Tires + Stability/Traction Control FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Why not jsut get a LGT Limited, and then use the cash you saved from not getting the "spec b." and upgrade [ ... ] +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnAWD Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I drove my 'substantial hp' supra in the snow, as it was my daily driver. It just took patience and some finesse. RWD (not good for my snow driving) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 You dont really even need snow tires. I drove through a New England winter w/ the RE92's on my WRX and RE92A's on the Outback. Never had an issue and we measure snow in feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosedaddy Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 You dont really even need snow tires. I drove through a New England winter w/ the RE92's on my WRX and RE92A's on the Outback. Never had an issue and we measure snow in feet. Because you have AWD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craesq Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 [quote=rallysquirrel I've priced it out. For a spec B to have same hp figures .... Actually, it is the other way around... you should be asking yourself how much you'd have to dump into the G35 to make it as fast as the Legacy. I've driven both and bought the GT Limited - much more fun to drive, plus AWD for the bad weather days, plus about $8-9K cheaper. It wasn't even close. Also, although the Legacy is already faster then the G35, your mods should be an uppipe, downpipe, and Cobb AP for starts. That is good for 305hp and 345 ft lbs for a measly $1200. Faster than the STI and without the boy racer looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallysquirrel Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 the '07 Spec.B doesn't have an uppipe anymore. Some sort of an air pump is replacing it. I do plan on downpipe and AP when available for the SI system. I don't need any more power than that. Unfortunatelly our highway system doesn't let you go 85 mph legally, let alone 100mph or more. D0WNxSH1FTsnow and RE92 DON'T mix. Esp. with my driving. I pushed my Gislaved snow tires to the limit.Sorry G35, you're not on my list anymore. I'm getting a Spec.B ....looking for "decent" snow tires that come on 17". High performance snows are hard to come by in 16", let alone 17". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 the '07 Spec.B doesn't have an uppipe anymore. Some sort of an air pump is replacing it. It still has an uppipe. What it doesn't have is the catalytic converter in the uppipe. phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Because you have AWD. Yea i know, i was talking about the Legacy not the G35. Of course the G would need Blizzak's or an equivalent. D0WNxSH1FT snow and RE92 DON'T mix. Esp. with my driving. I pushed my Gislaved snow tires to the limit. For normal driving the RE92's got me around all winter w/o a problem. Of course they suck on dry pavement (i would get blow around on the highway), and they suck in the rain. But if you HAVE to use them they are acceptable. I use my stock rims/RE's in the winter and the rest of the year i have 225/40/18 Falken Ziex ZE512 all seasons. I was gonna get T1R's but decided to save some cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmaloney Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I've priced it out. For a spec B to have same hp figures AND Brembos I'd have to spend about $40k or about $6k more over the Infinity. ($34 for Spec B, $3k for Brembos, $2k for exhaust and flash when available, at least $1.5k on wheels and tires) edit: I guess I won't be needing Brembo's but new pads, SS lines, and fluid will do the trick I use my car to mostly to work 10 miles each way. About 1x a month do a 300 mile trip for business OK now! Let's start by comparing apples to apples. A 2006 Infiniti G sedan with the 6MT + Navi etc rings the register at $ 38,350.00. I'm pretty darn sure that the 2007 is not gonna be any cheaper. So, you already have a $ 3,350.00 benefit buying the Subie compared to the Nissan. And this, my friend, is using 2006 MSRP figures for the Infiniti. As far as performance is concerned...well, enough said. The 2006 Spec.B walked all over the 2006 G not to mention the Audi A4 Quattro in a recent Road and Track comparo. Throw a healthy dose of some SI-Drive magic in there and you have some serious thinking to do. Now, I will hand it to you that the 2007 Niss....erm, Infiniti does have an interior to put the Legacy to shame (see attached spy pics). The exterior styling, on the other hand, does nothing for me. They're doing what the Germans did back in the days...same sausage--different length. Lastly, do me a favor and pick up a recent issue of CR from a local bookstore...the question of reliablility should easily be put to rest. Happy auto hunting! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 wood trim ewwwwwwwwww! LGT Spec.B is a better peformer and its cheaper. If you want to cruise and pick up girls then get the G35. Neither have big brakes so you gotta upgrade that in both cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmaloney Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 wood trim ewwwwwwwwww! I think the wood trim looks OK. What is odd though is the chrome lip on top of the trunk housing the rearview camera for the Navi. It almost looks like an afterthought. A very cheap design cue for a $ 40 G vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 oh wow i thought that was just a lot of sun reflecting off it. I like wood in british cars, and actually the Q45 has nice yellow-ish wood w/ a light cream colored interior. But wood on a dark interior looks kinda of tacky and i doubt that is real wood like you would find in a Jaguar, etc. The Outback 2.5XT Limited that in the garage has wood accents but id prefer a brushed aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zildjiank Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 07 spec B...GREAT CHOICE!!! 6MT FTW!!!! Always wanted one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Have been on vaction so I just saw this thread.... LGT or G35.....go modded LGT. I would pass on the Spec B & build the LGT up myself. In a post on this thread you mentioned the Magnum R/T.....It was on my short list also. You know it can be purchased w/awd..... I have been riding & driving in a friends 06 Magnum SRT8 while on vacation, his is a rwd but he told me they make a awd version also. He has just a few bolt on mods: Catback exhaust Cold air intake Custom tune My LGT has not been driven in over a week so it might be a little "out of sight out of mind" but the SRT8 feels stronger as a daily driver that my LGT does. The car does not come "out of the hole" very well though being rwd....but with a AWD option... Price....buddy purchased his as a Demo around 2300 miles the mods were installed by the dealer. 39,700 Not saying it is better than the LGT....but it is a impressive package for the $. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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