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Issue

August 2014

Owner

Nathan Gruol

Ride

The G
(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

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

Compressor Info

Dual Viair 400C Compressors

Valve Info

Accuair VU4

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

Painted By

Graphics By

Body Details

Channeled

Hood

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