Issue
August 2014
Owner
Nathan Gruol
Ride
The G
(2008 VQ37HR G37)
(2008 VQ37HR G37)
Meaning Behind the Name
Its a G37
Photographer
Jason Carroll
Ride Details
Original Cost
22,000
Build Cost
40,000
What was the inspiration?
I worked at Nissan as a service writer for 6 years and have loved the brand ever since. I wanted a luxury/sporty car and the G fits that perfectly.
How long did it take you to build?
I bought the car in January of 2012 and finished the build in April of 2014
How long have you been building?
I've been into cars since I could drive. I grew up helping my dad work on his cars and have always had a love for them.
Club Affiliations
None
Your future plans?
I currently have a 1996 240sx I am building.
Thanks to
My dad for showing me how to do my own work on my car. Travis Wilson, John Pich, Brian Caldwell, Petr Pakosta, Accuair, Jason Carroll (Square1Photograpy)
Previous Rides
Fully built boosted 2000 Civic Si.
Engine Details
Make
VQ37HR 2008
Cylinders
6
Displacement
3,696 cc (225.5 cu in)
Engine Mods
Stock Block
Engine Add Ons
Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, Stillen Gen 3 intakes, ARC Coolant/ Catch Can, Motordyne ART pipes, Amuse Quad tip Titanium Exhaust
Chrome or polish
Polished Front Timing Cover
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
Stock
Torque Converter
Stock with a Transgo Shift Kit
Transfer Case
Stock
Axle
Stock
Gears
Stock
Builder Shop
Tuned with Osiris Uprev by Dynosty
Chassis Details
Chassis
Stock
Mods to Frame
Stock
Frame Builder
Stock
Drop or lift inches
4" Drop
Front Shocks
Airlift Air struts
Rear Shocks
Airlift Air Struts
Spindles
Stock
Springs
Stock
Four Link
NA
Compressor Info
Dual Viair 400C Compressors
Valve Info
Accuair VU4 manifold
Airbag Info
Front and Rear Airlift Struts
Other Mods
Custom mounted accuair touchpad in cupholder lid. Takata Racing harnesses with harness bar.
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
SSR CV01
Rear Wheel Type
SSR CV01
Front Wheel Size
20x9.5 +20
Rear Wheel Size
20x10.5 +31
Front Tire Size
245/35/20
Rear Tire Size
275/30/20
Paint Details
Color
Platinum Graphite
Paint Type
Stock
Graphics Description
NA
Painted By
NA
Graphics By
NA
Body Details
Channeled
NA
Hood
NA
Grille
Stock Grill painted Satin Black
Bumpers
Zele front bumper with custom CF lip and grill
Addon Accessories
Motorlux CF duckbill trunk, IPl Sides with CF side splitters, Top Secret CF rear diffuser, Stillen rear roof spoiler
Body Mods
Custom painted headlights by Oneighty customs
Body Mods by
Paintwork done by Church Brothers Collision Avon IN
Interior Details
Dashboard
Stock
Steering Wheel
Top Secret by Personal
Console
Stock
Head Unit
Stock
Amps
Rockford Fosgate Power T400-2
Speakers
Stock Bose with JL Audio 10" W3 Shallow mount in custom enclosure
Stereo Installed by
Myself and custom subwoofer enclosure made by Jeremy Reed
Shifter
M37 Shift Knob with Alcantara shift boot.
Seats
Bride XAX II Racing seats
Tint Percent
30% all around
Trunk or Bed
Custom air setup with wood flooring and Titanium Inlays, Air tank body color matched to car. Copper hardlines
Upholstery Description
Rear seats upholstered to match front Bride seats. Black suede headliner. Black suede front door and rear inserts with red double diamond stitch. Carbon fiber trim on door and dash.
Upholstery Description
Custom mounted accuair touchpad in cupholder lid. Takata Racing harnesses with harness bar.
Upholstery By
Jared at Wrapped Up Interiors
2008 Infiniti G37 “The G” owned by Nathan Gruol
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