Best $1,000 spent on Q50 / G37 Mods

[@Driftking305forlife]

Very good, realistic suggestions that you can do mostly on your own. Tires are probably the most important one for performance.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yep-tires are huge. Even if lowered and sway bars are added, if the tires suck, you won’t get the full benefit!

[@ushyamamoto7098]

Recommend mods for a q40?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Ush Yamamoto Same mods. Just have to confirm compatibility.

[@mikeschafer4440]

yooo USA! You got a Q40 man? Me too

[@ushyamamoto7098]

mike schafer yeah 50k miles I’ve just been saving for body work and basic mods

[@kuruptzZz]

Great video as usual. I learned a lot from this channel. I feel bad for anyone with a Q50 who hasn't seen your videos! Thanks!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Oh man I feel bad for them too haha. Better let them all know!

[@1970borntorun]

More like, I feel bad for anyone who buys a Q50 PERIOD, since Infinity completely blew it and changed from the G37 Hydraulic steering rack to that numb, electric steering rack in the Q50 Sedan!! But then again, for some 22 your old kid who didn't grow up driving Old-school Bimmers, Porsches, Alfa's and FIAT's as I did, they probably wouldn't even notice the difference in the first place.

[@kuruptzZz]

@@1970borntorun I mean that's the case with all cars. BMW's suffered the most from that, as they just feel like lexus' now

[@alexb510]

Great video as usual. Just had my Indy 500 tires put on last week. 275’s in the back and now I can finally use all the torque! The tire was a game changer.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

So glad to hear that. I think that’s the route I’m going!

[@wokethelast8498]

Thanks man for including the G37!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

A lot of overlap between the cars!

[@Mag1c4lyfe]

Upgrade the muffler bearings, high quality blinker fluid, and Upgrade to stiffer piston return springs.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Can't believe I forgot these!

[@Mag1c4lyfe]

And I forgot to mention Hot air intakes 😂

[@dzl8u2]

Great video, as usual. I have a 2015 Q50S. I just bought new tires, Vredestein Quatro Pro's. Hotchkis sway bars. Tein lowering springs. Brake Performance drilled & slotted rotors. The rotors or at least one was bad, vibrating at every stop. Tires were $700 installed.....Tire Kingdom damaged a rim, so I got a brand new rim. Sway bars, springs & rotors were $950.00 + $630.00 labor. 9 hours at $70 hour from my forever mechanic. Wow! It's like driving a new car. Handling is so much better. Man this thing corners like a dream. Blew all my piggy bank. Was going to do drop in filters, but my mechanic was looking at them and found out the housings were both broken. He says they are not leaking air, for now, but, that's my next project. Might as well get something decent, any recommendations.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

What part is broke?

[@dzl8u2]

​@@SpeedCultureStudios It's the piece closest to the radiator the side with the clips, not the actual 2' piece that goes to the motor, the side with the clips.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Darrell Otero yeah that’s common. The problem is that the best intakes-if you are to go that route, utilize that portion of the box. So really those need to be replaced.

[@dzl8u2]

@@SpeedCultureStudios That figures....Do you know what that piece is called and a good place to get it?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Darrell Otero check eBay or salvage yards. It’ll come as the whole air box

[@neftalioliva7039]

Just found out about this channel & I’m digging the vids! Keep it up 😎

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Hell yeah! Super glad you did!!

[@mashrurmobin3112]

Was searching youtube for pros and cons of lowering and hooked to this channel

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Really appreciate that! Glad you joined the crew!

[@mashrurmobin3112]

@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks to your other videos too. i decided on swar bars as one of the first upgrades to my '12 g37x sedan. probably only doing rear sways for now.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Mashrur Mobin rear makes the biggest difference honestly. You’ll love the feel of the car after!

[@Wavy997]

Agreed on everything. Except... I opted for Takeda Stage 2 intake(the dual to single filter that wraps around front, not the short ram) & Hawk 5.0 pads.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Understood-the Q doesn’t respond to intakes as well and the long tubes are not compatible so we don’t really have that same option. Hawk pads are good!

[@snapyo1472]

i have a roar pedal. Great investment. throttle response is crispy.

[@ReaperRamsy]

Switched from khumo ecsta to kuhmo ps91 in the rear only and WOW what a difference.

[@mlaforest123]

Thanks for the Video Jordon. I ordered the Hotchkis sway bars beginning of DEC and they are still on backorder. Supposed to be available end of January. Hopefully, I get them soon! Tein S tech springs have been a great mod.! It is actually perfect in where it sits. I have 20" Vossen CVT Rims with Nitto G2 tires with a staggered fitment.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

You’ll love the setup-especially with nice tires! Where did you order the sway bars from?

[@mlaforest123]

@@SpeedCultureStudios I ordered directly from Hotchkis

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Forest Shadow they were in backorder when I ordered as well-and they were in the middle of relocating their facility. Concept z had them in stock. Only place I could find that had them.

[@evankimble3378]

Great video! Always good stuff. I was about to drop over $400 on a cold air intake system, but you may have just convinced me to get the drop-in filters instead. What's your recommendation regarding sway bars for someone like me who drives the Q50 Premium 3.7L AWD? I've done wheels, tires, springs, and a muffler delete just for fun.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I’d still go hotchkis sway bar-you’ll only need the rear. Front won’t fit, but it’s ok because the awd has a pretty substantial one already.

[@SickeningGojo]

As someone who got the Takeda Cold air...don't. I made roughly the same numbers as his on the dyno and while it sounded cool when I first got it, the exhaust overpowers it and I can't even hear it now, lol. His advice is top notch! My point in mentioning that is so you have proof it really makes no difference...especially since I copied his exhaust almost to a T, lol (which sounds beautiful!).

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Robert Tam Thank you for saying that! I’ve been trying to tell people this for a year, but so many people just love getting intakes lol.

[@SickeningGojo]

@@SpeedCultureStudios absolutely man, I don't wanna see anyone waste money as I have. Had I seen your advice first, could've saved about $300 😭 haha

[@evankimble3378]

@@SickeningGojo Thank you for the input!

[@303MoTo]

all sensible affordable suggestions!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

That’s what it’s all about man.

[@mj350gt2]

Nice tip list on mods bro!

[@INumba1Stunna]

Great video. Definitely good topics covered in this one. :)

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thanks!!

[@Deadmatt777]

Awesome video man and showing the websites is a nice touch

[@M33S23xX]

Keep up the great videos, I’ve learned a lot about the car from your videos👍

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Glad they help!! Thanks for following along!

[@charlesransom2606]

I have been on the fence about getting a q50. since watching, I know I have to trade in my accord lol

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Worth it

[@nimeu5nimeu567]

Instead of the brake pads I think I'll do cosmetics like a chrome delete, black grill, etc.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Just depends on what you’re going for. Aesthetics or performance

[@AStick3Pedals]

Awesome vid man!!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I appreciate that!

[@Dantheman4k]

A Stick & 3 Pedals this is facts I love this channel and gain so much knowledge from it

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Glad you like it, Danny! Thanks for the support!

[@tomaslopez4322]

Great video! Hey did you notice over or under steer with the swaybars? I have an 08 g37s coupe and want to modify my suspension components. Btw, i agree with the stock muffler, clean and sexy tone 👍

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

The car had major understeer before and delayed response from the rear. Steering is now quite crisp and very balanced for the level of “spiritedness” that I have pushed it to up to this point.

[@NateGCook]

Great video!! New g37x owner and I’m looking for a new exhaust system, nothing too loud but just want to hear that rumble more! Any recommendations on what I should do?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thanks for watching! Check out my exhaust videos for ideas!

[@Isova9000]

Nice list man. Question, to be sure all these mods can be done to the g37 2013 ? Seems you were talking about the Q50 specifically.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No I’d say these all apply to G and Z cars as well. You may have to look at different part numbers, but manufacturers can remain the same. Sway bars for the g make a big difference. Tein Lowering springs as well. aFe has filters for the G and upgraded brake pads are a good thing for any car. Tires can completely change how a car handles and feels. So my list would be the same for a G37, you’ll just want to confirm that the parts you choose are for that car.

[@BoostInMotion]

good video

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thanks man

[@SickeningGojo]

Actually a very informative vid. I felt I knew what you were gonna say, but was surprised. Guess I'll have to look into the Tein springs next since you so highly recommend them (after they figure out my electronics problem). I wholeheartedly, as someone that did it, agree about not doing the power mods without supporting mods! I do question, as neither of us have them, if stainless steel brake lines might be a better upgrade than brakes since they're roughly the same price (again, can't really comment since neither of us have them, just a curiosity more than anything). Great vid! I've learned a lot in the past few months watching them and every time I feel like I've learned enough you sprinkle a lit more knowledge!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Well...I just got a package today 😉😉

[@SickeningGojo]

@@SpeedCultureStudios lmao, go figure I bring that up and you get them. Looking forward to that vid. Gonna do a brake fluid flush myself soon and was thinking of just putting those in while I'm doing it.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Robert Tam Well after testing these rotors in the mountains, the squishy pedal had to be addressed.

[@thetruth9307]

Would you ever recommend touching anything performance related while still having the warranty and cpo warranty? I know certain mods can void the warranty, but would a Infiniti hold up to the point where the warranty wouldn’t be needed?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Check out my warranty video. Mods don’t void warranty. The manufacturer can choose to deny a warranty claim if they can prove a specific modification caused the defect.

[@ndk2k4]

Really tein springs? guess they must be better for the q50 compared to the g37. Those are terrible for the G. They sag and are waaaay too soft. Swift is far superior. 100% agree on the sway bars.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Swift are great for sure. But these tein have been great for the past year. No sag no bounce.

[@tacticalbacon158]

How often do you scrape with those springs. I want to do bags so I can actually drive my car and have it lowered when I want. But static is so much more reliable. Too many people drop it way to far and it's made me hesitant to change suspension. What has your experience been?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No scraping at all. Just went easy over speed bumps and drive ways

[@PennyFlipping]

How much do those springs lower the car bro? Great video!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thank you! After completely settled, it’s about 1.25-1.33” drop.

[@jacobfolkringa8676]

@@SpeedCultureStudios How is the ride quality compared to stock? I definitely wouldn't want the car to ride like a old pickup truck

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

jacob folkringa ride quality is great. Like I said in the vid, I’ve had people say they wouldn’t even know it was lowered while riding in it. Obviously it rides a bit different and the low profile tires don’t help. But it’s still super comfortable.

[@deni8814]

Approximately how much gain do you get with those drop in filters??

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

There is no way to tell. I had full exhaust when I got it on the dyno, so there is no way to know. However, we know that intakes do very little for these cars. You can take a car with test pipes and catback and put it on the dyno for a tune and make 330. Then install intakes and retune and make 333. So gains aren’t minimal. I would say what they did for me was improve throttle response.

[@edubah19]

10-14hp kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5eVdaJvmbatpJY

[@adamdover3868]

when man with the springs you got did you ever have problems scraping the bottom?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No, never had scraping issues with the springs. it was only a 1.5" drop. I'm dropped nearly 2 inches now and still don't have many issues

[@adamdover3868]

@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks man

[@devinmoncyo3840]

For the drop in filter what engine noise do you mean exactly?? Like sounds better or worse? I’m currently rockin with a muffler delete on my 3.7 how would these filter affect the noise, for the better or worse ? Thanks !

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

They don’t change the exhaust tone at all. You just get a little suction noise in the engine bay. Some guys love that. I don’t buy filters or intakes for engine noise. I buy for performance. That’s all I was saying.

[@trollinragegamer3620]

I’m considering getting a g35 g37 or 50 and I’m wondering your thoughts not looking to spend more than 15000 and a few kids could be pretty cool any suggestions?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Well a Q50 will max you out around $15k right now. You can get a great deal on a G37 and still have some money for mods. That’s probably be the route I’d go, but I like the Q50s styling and design better. However, if you go g37, make sure to go with the sport trim for the lsd.

[@kiddcab-tv]

What do you think about the eibach lowering springs? They were on sale for $85 on the eibach website.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Eibach makes a good spring. Used to be big in the mustang world back in the day.

[@kiddcab-tv]

Speed Culture Studios I just ordered wheels 18x9.5 +30 now I’m shopping for springs. RSR so far has a lot of good reviews. I’ve had tein s tech on my Altima and the we’re super bouncy.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Kidd Cab every q I’ve seen with RSR springs sag in the back and I can’t stand that. I’ve been on tein s techs for 6 months and have beat on the car several times in the mountains-no bounce at all. Just my experience.

[@kiddcab-tv]

Speed Culture Studios I appreciate your feedback! Helps a lot!

[@mikegar2118]

With springs, do you recommend new shocks ? Or are the stock still ok ? If yes, any suggestions ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Just run the factory shocks if they are in decent shape. By the time you buy new shocks and springs, you could purchase Coilovers.

[@abysmillard78]

Thanks! What about a Pedal Commander?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I’ve had one guy tell me he really likes the pedal commander. It provides slightly better throttle response as it overrides the throttle body opening speed, from what I understand. Haven’t tried it myself tho

[@Water.melon.Z]

I'm having trouble finding any good lowering springs that are not over priced for my 2012 G37X AWD Sedan? any suggestions? Im looking for around a 1-1.5 inch drop. GodSpeed matches what im looking for but seem too cheap at 130$ and some Megan Racing ones, I'm unsure. Also does it have to be an AWD kit or would that Tein stech work?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I'm hesitant about GodSpeed. I'd stay away from them. Really I think the only difference for awd springs is spring rates. I know people that have run rwd springs on awd cars. That was in a Q50 though.

[@Water.melon.Z]

@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks for the reply I think I’m gonna give the Tein STech ones a try!

[@Water.melon.Z]

One last thing I’ve heard some good things about the Swift 4N907 Sport Springs and they are for AWD g37x but there just under $400 that’s double the price the Tein?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@Water.melon.Z Swift is a good brand. I'm a fain of tein because of the high quality and great price point.

[@schu22schu22]

Sway bar on its way!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

You’ll love it!

[@steveo201]

What’s a more afford😮able alternative

[@axercfarena3643]

Like i talked to my friends who works at a car shop he told me the set of springs are about 400-500 and they charge me 500 to install them. I guess with all the mods you said they probably take up to 13000 instead

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Pew. Springs are $195. Most places char gee around $300 to install.

[@axercfarena3643]

Speed Culture Studios i guess its in canadian dollar that's why

[@axercfarena3643]

Speed Culture Studios plus idk whether i should install the springs cuz it snows hard in Toronto?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

AXER CFARENA mild drop would be ok.

[@axercfarena3643]

Speed Culture Studios I'm a newbie I've never done anything to my car before should i install the springs myself cuz i cannot afford the labor

[@jayhansen2958]

So with the tein springs are you able to get the car back to 0 camber without additional hardware?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Not 0 no, but my alignment was within factory spec.

[@vq.krisss]

i did just $1500 on my wheels and tires😭

[@GokuInstinct1]

Is ARK Performance a good brand for the lowering springs? I see them for $322

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

For blowing springs, I don’t know. But I do know the Tein s tech springs are only $300 and I wouldn’t go with any other brand.

[@imoon4743]

Hey can you do a review of your q50 of how it’s sits now ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I might do that in the near future. If enough people want to see that video I will definitely make it.

[@PalavGaming]

Yes do

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Palav Gaming coming next!

[@ricci169]

Do you feel that the resonated rev 9 axle back will give me a better sound ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Over the stock muffler? Yes. It should sound quite nice.

[@ricci169]

Thank you

[@remedyremedy6535]

Do you eventually have to replace lowering springs or how does that work?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Not necessarily springs, but you’ll have to replace shocks eventually because the springs put a lot of extra pressure on the factory shocks

[@remedyremedy6535]

@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks alot

[@mikeschafer4440]

Yoo so better air filter is going to increase throttle response?? I feek like my Q40 could use some better throttle response!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yes!

[@mikeschafer4440]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Any negatives to putting in a different air filter? Thanks!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

mike schafer The filtering quality is generally not quite as good, but I don’t know that it makes all that much difference in the end

[@mikeschafer4440]

@@SpeedCultureStudios aye sorry for all the questions bro, but the filtering quality on the one you are suggesting putting in isn't as good or the stock filter?

[@mikeschafer4440]

@Mike Jones yeee boiiii🔥🔥🔥 what color do you have?

[@generationzfinancelb3869]

What size rims do you have? I have the same exact car and I really want put 19s or 20s. Just not sure how to go about it.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

19x9.5 wheels with a +35 offset

[@OHKNEECHAN]

Lowering springs...; I have an o10 X....still springs?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

How many miles?

[@OHKNEECHAN]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Over 125k

[@OHKNEECHAN]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Right under 130k I should say

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@OHKNEECHAN you could still do springs just know that it puts some strain on the shocks that have a lot of miles on them already.

[@OHKNEECHAN]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Thanks. Thats what Im semi concerned about. Coils are expensive and apparently camber kits are a must with these Xs if I go coils. Im thinking that sway bar kit could help big time though!

[@djlolo5124]

do you have a social media or somewhere I can contact you I have a few questions loving the videos btw ! keep it up

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yeah shoot me a message on IG. @speedculturestudios

[@kionalee7306]

Are k&n air filters good for my g37?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Many people use them but I recommend a dry alternative like aFe or AEM, if you can find them that fit

[@karumosr3219]

Is it easier to drift a car with sway bars?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It firms everything up so yes

[@karumosr3219]

@@SpeedCultureStudios interesting. Would it be better for me to learn how to drift in a g37 with a sway bar or without one? Also im pretty new to this car stuff, what kind of wheels are cheap and good for drifting, especially for a beginner?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@karumosr3219 if you’re a beginner, don’t worry about wheels. And don’t worry about a sway bar either. Just need a car with an lsd or welded diff

[@karumosr3219]

@@SpeedCultureStudios what are those and does the hyundai genesis coupe have them?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@karumosr3219 I think you need to do some research before you start trying to drift. You need to know the car and understand how they work and why before you can really control it or dial it in to work how you want it

[@motobazuka2535]

test pipes and tune

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I definitely recommend that, but not without supporting mods. Extra power is no good if your tires suck or your car handles like crap.

[@overdonelasagna5751]

moto bazuka test pipes are also illegal in most states, intake and exhaust before tune to free up some restriction.

[@josetavarez1887]

Where can i find your rims ?!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I believe they are discontinued but check out www.semotors.com

[@prod.ayeedigital2229]

Would those mods work for the g37 ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yes! You just want to make sure you get the g37 specific part.

[@jonathanperez2358]

What wheels are those ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Nothin fancy. Just DR53s

[@CruisePunk]

Hey man, I got the exhaust setup and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Thanks for your help with the exhaust videos, and reply for advice. In case you wanna check it out I made a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2O8Z3iOiNSmq6M

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Awesome man!!

[@akayeti6231]

curious do you know how the d2 lowering springs are ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No I do not. Sorry.

[@joshlee6445]

Rims and tires

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJLHmHlthpp_qrc

[@jakesterhner713]

Pleeease even out your audio.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Play pack is fine for me phone and computer...

[@jakesterhner713]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Hmmm... whenever you cut in with audio it gets really loud for me. Loud enough that the wife complained. Maybe there's an audio equalization in the settings.??.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Jake Sterhner oh damn haha. I’m not sure what’s happening!

[@cookies2k224]

Motordyne

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Popular but Not worth the money

[@blaise4lsu]

If you want your car to be half a second faster around a track while also having to go much slower everywhere else, lower your car👍

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yep pretty much!

[@1970borntorun]

I'm about to trade in my 2013 G37x sedan on a super clean 2009 G37x Coupe. What I would do with a $1500 "allowance" is chip the engine, cold-air Intake, rims/tires, sway bars/springs, front strut tower brace and call it a day. As a Music lover and Audiophile, the ONE Achilles Heel with the G Series is the shitty, BOSE audio system! The system has ZERO low Bass, and it's all muddy and WAY too much Midrange/Mid-Bass to make it sound "exciting" to people who apparently don't know the difference between flat, clean frequency response and this muddy BOSE Audio set up.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I’m one of those that know a nothing about audio and couldn’t care less how it sounds or even if it’s turned on lol.

[@kxngearner698]

toyota is TRASH