Did the mustang steal designs from Infiniti?
9/1/05 | 10:20 PM
#62
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I actually love the G35 Coupe. I was going to get one before deciding on the Stang. Raw and visceral won me over smooth and refined...>=) In the end, I think the Stang has more personality and looks meaner. G35 Coupes are becoming a dime a dozen (just like 3 series BMWs). I know this is selfish of me, but I really hope that doesn't happen to the Stang.
On a (somewhat) unrelated note, my Stang walked my friend's G35 Coupe pretty badly...>=)
On a (somewhat) unrelated note, my Stang walked my friend's G35 Coupe pretty badly...>=)
9/1/05 | 10:27 PM
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well my job involves taking plenty of spins in cars....today included the supercharged jag...type r....and the new mercedes CLS500....and ive driven PLENTY of g35's and 350z's. my cousin has a 350z. and honestly they r totally disappointing. the exhaust is totally cheesy. the mustang isnt sex on wheels....its an orgy on wheels
9/1/05 | 10:33 PM
#64
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Haha. I came from a Honda Prelude with a fart can, so I always thought my friend's Stillen exhaust on his G35 Coupe sounded awesome. Then after driving my Stang for a few days, his exhaust started to sound awful to me...
Heh, I hope he doesn't read this (hehe, I cruise the G35 forum he's on to see what he says about me and my Stang)...
Heh, I hope he doesn't read this (hehe, I cruise the G35 forum he's on to see what he says about me and my Stang)...
9/1/05 | 11:26 PM
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I think there is very little resemblance between the two.
As for the G35 Coupe....while it is a nice car (I've driven one btw), to me the styling is way too bland. There are next to no exterior features and the door panels are far too tall, as the body design. It looks too chunky and not sleek enough. Like a large mass of plain sheet metal.
The new rims and hatching in the lower grille in the new model year does improve the look though.
As for the G35 Coupe....while it is a nice car (I've driven one btw), to me the styling is way too bland. There are next to no exterior features and the door panels are far too tall, as the body design. It looks too chunky and not sleek enough. Like a large mass of plain sheet metal.
The new rims and hatching in the lower grille in the new model year does improve the look though.
9/2/05 | 05:13 AM
#68
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Originally posted by wilsonchristian@September 1, 2005, 5:54 PM
I almost never say Infiniti; its Nissan Corp. hehehe
Dunno how it is in the states but the (2004-2005) Infiniti range and Nissan Range overlap only at the midrange G35 coupe (350Z) and G35 sedan (Maxima). Not counting trucks. I.e. there is no 'Infiniti' Altima-sized car and No Nissan M35-45or Q45-size. At least not in North America. I don't think it was always like this.
So in summary, bold is Infinti offering
N/A = Altima
G35 coupe = 350Z
G35 sedan=Maxima
M35 or 45 = N/A
Q45= N/A
But anyway, I think the G35 is a good effort from the import guys. Great GT car, the 350Z on the other hand is a very sucky sportscar. Nasty looking.
-C
I almost never say Infiniti; its Nissan Corp. hehehe
Dunno how it is in the states but the (2004-2005) Infiniti range and Nissan Range overlap only at the midrange G35 coupe (350Z) and G35 sedan (Maxima). Not counting trucks. I.e. there is no 'Infiniti' Altima-sized car and No Nissan M35-45or Q45-size. At least not in North America. I don't think it was always like this.
So in summary, bold is Infinti offering
N/A = Altima
G35 coupe = 350Z
G35 sedan=Maxima
M35 or 45 = N/A
Q45= N/A
But anyway, I think the G35 is a good effort from the import guys. Great GT car, the 350Z on the other hand is a very sucky sportscar. Nasty looking.
-C
G35 Coupe is the Skyline Not the 350Z!!! All those saying otherwise
Its like saying the Late 80's/ early 90's Buick Riviera & Reatta were the same...
G35 Sedan is Japan's Altima/Skyline (4dr)...
M35/45(Fuga) is a modified Maxima ie underping changes... kinda like Jag S type & Lincoln LS
Q45 = Cima --- Stretch Maxima in Japan
9/2/05 | 05:36 AM
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This is incredible... they are virtual twins.
At work there is a maroon Gran Prix GT... I cant tell you haw many times I have started walking towards that car thinking it was my Redfire GT...
To think I could have had G35 ricemobile instead of my Mustang... and I could have gotten it much quicker than it took for the GT.
At work there is a maroon Gran Prix GT... I cant tell you haw many times I have started walking towards that car thinking it was my Redfire GT...
To think I could have had G35 ricemobile instead of my Mustang... and I could have gotten it much quicker than it took for the GT.
9/2/05 | 06:04 AM
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2 more niece(s) or nephew(s) in April '06, uncle of 1 girl already.
Waiting to hear back from Brandon Ford on the options (and mods) I want.
Planned mods:
Street Scene Body Kit | Steeda Functional Race Hood | Street Scene 1/4 Version 1 Window Louvers or MRT or Xenon | Street Scene Upper and Lower Speed Grille | Street Scene Ducktail | Steeda Billet Antenna | Steeda White Face Gauges | Steeda Radiator Cover - Brushed | Baer Big-Brake Kit - Front | Steeda Stainless Brake lines (rear) | Power Slot Brake Rotors - Rear |Hawk Rear Brake Pads - Street | Steeda Adjustable Front Swaybar | Steeda Front Swaybar Mount Brace | Steeda Billet Swaybar Mount | Steeda Billet Camber Adjusters | Steeda Front Control Arm Bushing Kit | Steeda G-Trac Brace | Steeda Bumpsteer Kit | Steeda Swaybar Competition Endlinks | Steeda Control Arm Relocation Kit | Steeda Competition Upper Spring Seats | Steeda Lower Trailing Arm | Steeda Street Panhard Bar | Steeda HD Swaybar Chassis Link Kit | Steeda Rear Swaybar w/End Links | Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace | Steeda Adjustable Upper 3-Link Kit | Steeda HD Engine Mounts | Steeda Charge-Motion Plates | Magnaflow Magnapack Cat-Back Exhaust | JBA Long-Tube Headers - 409 SS | JBA Off-Road H-Pipe | FRPP Cold-Air Intake Kit | SCT X-Calibrator 2 Programmer | Steeda Economy Shifter Assembly | Steeda Shifter Urethane Bushing Kit | Steeda Aluminum Flywheel | MMR Rear-Seat Delete Kit | Sean Hyland Motorsports Underdrive Pulley Kit | FRPP 4.10 Gears | MMR Electric Water Pump | Eibach Sport Springs | Waiting on some Koni shocks | Bullitt Deep Dish Wheels - 18x9 - F, 18x10 - R - Black or Chrome | BF Goodrich g-force T/A KDW 2 - 255/35/18 - F, 295/35/18 - R| Katzkin Leather Seat Covers
Best prices i've found...(I do a lot of searching when I find a part I want)
Magnaflow Magnapack Cat-Back Exhaust | SCT X-Calibrator 2 | Diablosport Predator Programmer | FRPP 4.10 Ring & Pinion
2 more niece(s) or nephew(s) in April '06, uncle of 1 girl already.
Waiting to hear back from Brandon Ford on the options (and mods) I want.
Planned mods:
Street Scene Body Kit | Steeda Functional Race Hood | Street Scene 1/4 Version 1 Window Louvers or MRT or Xenon | Street Scene Upper and Lower Speed Grille | Street Scene Ducktail | Steeda Billet Antenna | Steeda White Face Gauges | Steeda Radiator Cover - Brushed | Baer Big-Brake Kit - Front | Steeda Stainless Brake lines (rear) | Power Slot Brake Rotors - Rear |Hawk Rear Brake Pads - Street | Steeda Adjustable Front Swaybar | Steeda Front Swaybar Mount Brace | Steeda Billet Swaybar Mount | Steeda Billet Camber Adjusters | Steeda Front Control Arm Bushing Kit | Steeda G-Trac Brace | Steeda Bumpsteer Kit | Steeda Swaybar Competition Endlinks | Steeda Control Arm Relocation Kit | Steeda Competition Upper Spring Seats | Steeda Lower Trailing Arm | Steeda Street Panhard Bar | Steeda HD Swaybar Chassis Link Kit | Steeda Rear Swaybar w/End Links | Steeda Rear Shock Tower Brace | Steeda Adjustable Upper 3-Link Kit | Steeda HD Engine Mounts | Steeda Charge-Motion Plates | Magnaflow Magnapack Cat-Back Exhaust | JBA Long-Tube Headers - 409 SS | JBA Off-Road H-Pipe | FRPP Cold-Air Intake Kit | SCT X-Calibrator 2 Programmer | Steeda Economy Shifter Assembly | Steeda Shifter Urethane Bushing Kit | Steeda Aluminum Flywheel | MMR Rear-Seat Delete Kit | Sean Hyland Motorsports Underdrive Pulley Kit | FRPP 4.10 Gears | MMR Electric Water Pump | Eibach Sport Springs | Waiting on some Koni shocks | Bullitt Deep Dish Wheels - 18x9 - F, 18x10 - R - Black or Chrome | BF Goodrich g-force T/A KDW 2 - 255/35/18 - F, 295/35/18 - R| Katzkin Leather Seat Covers
Best prices i've found...(I do a lot of searching when I find a part I want)
Magnaflow Magnapack Cat-Back Exhaust | SCT X-Calibrator 2 | Diablosport Predator Programmer | FRPP 4.10 Ring & Pinion
9/2/05 | 10:08 AM
#73
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I parked right next to one last night (G35) and thought of this thread. Other than 2 doors and 4 wheels, I couldn't see the similarities. These two cars are night and day from each other.
9/2/05 | 12:18 PM
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Tom - That Pony is looking good...I love that color man...Boo hoo...i just bout my Mazda 6, so I'm gonna have to wait until I can get some equity built into it...hahahaha...equity, that's funny, car with equity....hahahaha....i crack myself up 
9/2/05 | 12:30 PM
#76
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Originally posted by LBMazda632601@September 2, 2005, 10:01 AM
hahahahaa...yeah some of that probably needs to be shortened... :banana2:
hahahahaa...yeah some of that probably needs to be shortened... :banana2:
9/2/05 | 01:33 PM
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From: South Georgia
Originally posted by mustangjack@September 2, 2005, 8:07 AM
Boy and I had to shorten my signature because I had too many lines. :scratch:
Boy and I had to shorten my signature because I had too many lines. :scratch:
I'm a TMS paying member...just waiting for one of the admins to change my usergroup.
9/2/05 | 01:36 PM
#78
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Originally posted by Ford05MustangGT@September 2, 2005, 1:36 PM
I'm a TMS paying member...just waiting for one of the admins to change my usergroup.
I'm a TMS paying member...just waiting for one of the admins to change my usergroup.
You should have to pay extra for that signature... it's obnoxiously, annoyingly long.
9/2/05 | 01:50 PM
#79
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Originally posted by Kahdir@September 2, 2005, 7:16 AM
:nono: Both were wrong
G35 Coupe is the Skyline Not the 350Z!!! All those saying otherwise
Its like saying the Late 80's/ early 90's Buick Riviera & Reatta were the same...
G35 Sedan is Japan's Altima/Skyline (4dr)...
M35/45(Fuga) is a modified Maxima ie underping changes... kinda like Jag S type & Lincoln LS
Q45 = Cima --- Stretch Maxima in Japan
:nono: Both were wrong
G35 Coupe is the Skyline Not the 350Z!!! All those saying otherwise
Its like saying the Late 80's/ early 90's Buick Riviera & Reatta were the same...
G35 Sedan is Japan's Altima/Skyline (4dr)...
M35/45(Fuga) is a modified Maxima ie underping changes... kinda like Jag S type & Lincoln LS
Q45 = Cima --- Stretch Maxima in Japan
9/2/05 | 05:02 PM
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From: Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania
Originally posted by AJC@September 2, 2005, 12:21 AM
:shock:
OH MY GAWD! - your right - they both have 4 wheels and red tail lights...!
:shock:
OH MY GAWD! - your right - they both have 4 wheels and red tail lights...!