Ilya's 2007 Infiniti M35x

Well…

I got the car on 5/6/10.

Here is what is done so far:

  • Replaced stock yellow license plate bulbs with white LED bulbs
  • 35w 5000k H1 HID Bulbs for the projectors
  • 35w 3000k H11 HID Fog Lights
  • 35w 4300k 9005 HID High-Beams

Here is what is planned for the future (no timetable):

  • 19" M-Sport Wheels
  • Infiniti Aero Kit
  • Roof and Trunk Lip Spoiler
  • Most bulbs converted to brighter and nicer LED bulbs
  • LED Mirror Covers
  • Stock projector lense replaced with TSX-Replica lenses for a nicer, cleaner cutoff
  • Upgraded Slotted Rotors
  • Stainless Steel Brake Lines
  • Performance Brake Pads
  • Oil Catch Can
  • Possibly VIP/Luxury Coilovers such as JIC or TEIN
  • Motordyne Thermal Spacers

Pictures as of 5/7/10:

http://www.ilyakol.com/M35/Original%20Pictures/Mine/Resized/_MG_5406.JPG

http://www.ilyakol.com/M35/Original%20Pictures/Mine/Resized/_MG_5393.JPG

http://www.ilyakol.com/M35/Original%20Pictures/Mine/Resized/_MG_5396.JPG

Out with the old, in with the new:

http://www.ilyakol.com/M35/Original%20Pictures/Mine/Resized/_MG_5435.JPG

Since you’re a big “light” guy, I’m surprised you didn’t mention those bulbs that look chrome/clear but light up orange for the rear turns. That’s one of my biggest pet-peeves on a car (orange bulb in a clear housing).

And PLEASE don’t get the ones that look blue, there are ones that are chrome/“invisible.”

Good luck with it

Yeah I know which ones you are talking about. Those are on the list. I just made a general note of bulbs.

fix that wheel gap before worrying about ‘light bulbs’

This is a luxury car. Not a 1999 Nissan Maxima. The 19" sport wheels should fill most of it out anyway.

This thing will not be VIP and/or slammed. Ever. If it gets dropped, it will be an inch. That’s it.

No need for coilovers if you only want an inch drop

so why is there a build thread? if your just gonna put some lights on it and some ‘sport’ wheels…

lowering it wont make it less luxury, and the maxima was still a 4 door sedan, much like this

Why coilovers?

Because I don’t think any of the springs options available (Eibach, KSport, etc.) are soft from my reading, and I want to retain as much comfort as possible. If I lower, I’m going for looks and comfort, not looks and performance.

Do you have a problem with this thread or something?

Not every thread has to be about building 1000hp monsters. Please stop commenting in here if you disagree. This is a thread to keep track (and show progress) of ANY modifications or things I have done to the car. Don’t like it? Take a hike.

just opinions, no problem

Loveee this car. Awesome pickup dude! Look forward to seeing it.

Thanks. I’m going to have to detail it a little better than Lia did and take some real pictures. Haven’t had the best chances due to weather, etc. to do so. Plus, I’ve never taken pictures of a black car before so I can’t rely on certain times of day like I did with the Gold Maxima.

TEIN makes a “luxury” spring: http://www.tein.com/products/high_tech.html

Looks good. Def feeling this car.

Here is some interior pictures:

http://www.ilyakol.com/M35/Original%20Pictures/Mine/Resized/_MG_5448.JPG

http://www.ilyakol.com/M35/Original%20Pictures/Mine/Resized/_MG_5445.JPG

its a damn space ship in there haha are you still figuring out what all the buttons do?

Nice car, but def needs to be lowered a little. PM user ‘vot vot’, I hear he’s real good with setting up cars with reasonable stances for the northeast.

why do you wanna upgrade to slotted rotors and do a catch can?

Haha. Nope, pretty much mastered it already. Very easy to learn this car.

Catch can is nothing more than preventive maintenance. It can’t hurt. Might not help any, but for $50 or whatever, it can’t hurt.

Slotted rotors are just a bit better than regular (and don’t run the risk of breaking/cracking like drilled). This is a big car, need to have good brakes.

He is right. They are tein Luxury max or something like that. Many people who get them say that the ride quality stay 100% stock.

Also that interior is sick nasty, a little overwhelming with all the buttons and stuff at first but looks really nice and high quality

Ilya are you gay?

no he’s a Virgin