If I did it ALL OVER again | Modding my Infiniti Q50 3.7

[@mikegar2118]

“Average joe” here. So your “practical” approach is appreciated. Having a daily driver that looks n sounds great with out spending the kids college fund sure resonates with me. As always, thanks for another great vid. Always valued info. Greatly appreciated.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thanks for the kind words! They are appreciated!

[@inthelifeofleif8268]

I just got me one of these and I love it. My favorite thing about these is the exhaust tone. I wrap cars in the side so it’s primarily going to be for advertisement but still love the performance!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It’s a great all around vehicle!

[@feta8939]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Hey man just a heads up the comment with the link below from mrrr407 is a virus link. Hackers put em in the comments on my vidoes as well.

[@tedfort4929]

I just bought mine because of you. Thanks for all of your help.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@MrPotScrapperSMC]

IF YOU WANT A FUN DAILY and don’t care much about power and you want reliability go with the 3.7. If you want power and mods tunes etc. Go with the 3.0T If you want power but you don’t want to do anything to the car get the red sport 400

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Right on

[@oskarkarrera]

Speed C..... I really think the platform car you have & the Z is perfect, the qstn is viewing how the car will sound & perform with the right parts so people can choose wat they wanna do to their Infiniti. The only way Ur channel woll grow to be the best in the Utube community is that ideas have to be crazy & crative, I would not say that If i did not believe it Thank U 4 all Ur effort, & may U get rewared remember to play the lotto 😂🇨🇴👍🏻

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

People like projects that they can do themselves. Craziest is not always best. The Q50 community is just small still.

[@lancehelsten7518]

I can't wait to do your same exhaust set up for my G37x coupe! I have all your exhaust videos saved, so I get it just right. 👌🤤

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Heck yeah man!

[@fated2k]

Be careful with the drone my man, gets you good on the highway 😅

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@fated2k need some sound deadener maybe, or control your rpm better. I have no highway drone at all. Although I always run in manual mode and never use 7th gear. Get slight drone right at 2k rpm, but never cruise at 2k

[@fated2k]

@@SpeedCultureStudios my guess it that the q50 just has much better sound deadening from factory lol my g37 coupe is so loud I’m thinking Of having more resonators put in

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@fated2k Try adding some deadener first. It’s cheap and makes a big difference! The Q may have better deadening from factory, but I added some as well to the trunk and behind the rear seat pads.

[@PappyYoung773]

Sick q50 looking to get one myself and taking inspiration from this 😍

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thanks! You’ll be happy with a q for sure!

[@t.m.grokas6832]

Thanks to your videos I've moved forward with some xmas presents for myself (Z1 motorsports is great) Turning my '15 Q50S 3.7 RWD into something similar to yours (aesthetics, eventually some performance mods). I'm not going for as an aggressive look, but nonetheless your videos have helped with part selection. Cheers and happy holidays from a fellow Q50 owner!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Happy Holidays to you! And enjoy yourself! Once that modding bug bites, it’s hard to stop lol

[@n4th4n.g4b6]

hey man, love your channel! i just bought 15’ Q50 with 70k miles!! im so hyped, it’s everything i ever wanted + more! im still new to the whole modding scene and was wondering what the most efficient bang for your buck performance mods to start off with are?? and mods specifically that WONT affect my infiniti warranty. also any tips in general for the beast? anyways, 3.7 gang!!! thank you 4 all da great content !! u convinced me to purchase a 3.7 as my first car. much love man !

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

You’ll really enjoy it! Actually this video you’re commenting on is my best recommendations on how to start. You won’t pull a ton of power out so just make the car feel good and handle well. Sway bars, lowering springs and tires are best bang for your buck. I have videos on each those things-installs and reviews.

[@dokgucci9858]

How much did ya get it for?

[@MrPotScrapperSMC]

The 3.7 is the best sounding q50 of them all BTW

[@haj801]

Would you ever get air suspension? Best of both worlds in aesthetics and performance.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Never. Best of both worlds? No. 0 performance with air suspension. It’s super heavy and people never run it at a “performance” stance.

[@haj801]

@@SpeedCultureStudios I run the 3H system in my Q50, used to have rsr super downs, the bags handle way better than the springs. There’s no waiting for the spring to settle after a bump. The added height adjustment on the fly def makes a huge difference. I’d like to say the I ride at a performance stance but you can tell me, @Q50Kilo on insta :)

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

There are advantages to air ride if your preference is appearance. I don’t consider RSR springs to be very good even though that seems to be what most people choose. The weight of air ride is so great it would be counter productive in terms of what I am going for in this car. My Tein springs are very responsive and the car is super nimble. I have been very impressed.

[@bmf808]

Just recently subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy your content and your expertise. I will be picking up a used q60 rs in a few weeks. I'm looking forward to it being my daily driver. The only mods I will probably do are catback exhaust. Knowing what you know now, would you have gone with a different exhaust setup?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Awesome! No, I’m completely happy with my exhaust setup and over 100 people have installed it now as well! Great tone, no rasp, and has been proven on the dyno as well!

[@bmf808]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Awesome. I'm going to follow the same setup. Can't wait.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@bmf808 sweet! Shoot me some clips on IG when it’s done!

[@BrowardBikelifeTJ]

@@SpeedCultureStudios may I ask what exhaust setup you have lol going with a 2015 3.7

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@BrowardBikelifeTJ check out my scs custom catback video.

[@jaredshult7323]

Do you think test pipes and a tune will impact reliability of the car?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No. A lot less people would do it if that were the case. Test pipes and no tune would though. Or tuning the car and beating the crap out of it would, of course. Or a tune that is too aggressive.

[@bscott573]

In the video, you mentioned you consider changing platforms if you were to change out the q50. Would you consider cross-shopping the direct competitors of the q50 (I.E. audi a4) or would you just do a complete platform change?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I have actually considered an a4 s line. A friend of mine has an a3 with dual clutch and it is quite impressive. I think I’d rather have an s5 though.

[@eliutjuarez3233]

What wheels are those , I love those they look sick on the q50 !

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

DR53s

[@eliutjuarez3233]

@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you!

[@aaronsanchez4111]

Hey man I have a 12 g37 I have hks axle back and afe drop n filter. I also have test pipes but haven’t installed them yet. Once I install them and get a tune how much whp would I gain? Thanks

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

You should be around the 330hp mark

[@BA99253]

SCS you think the hotchkis front bar for the awd is worth the 250? I’ve done the rear.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

The awd has a pretty substantial front sway bar. I don’t know how much of an improvement you’d see.

[@BA99253]

@@SpeedCultureStudios ya that was my thought as well. Thanks for being such a resource for our cars.

[@Jawskillaful]

Nice ride bro! I wanted to ask you how many miles do you have on this car now?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I’m at about 67,000 right now

[@Jawskillaful]

@@SpeedCultureStudios Oh nice. I'm almost at 89,000 at this point on my 3.7 which I actually kinda feel bad about.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@Jawskillaful thats nothin lol

[@garymartin2623]

Who works on these near fort wayne, Indiana? Just got my q50 3.7

[@mj350gt2]

Been watching all your content bro! Keep it up !I own 08 G35s 6 speed MT and been having so much fun with it! MODS:K&N typhoon intake, AMS LW crank pulley,unorthodox LW alternator pulley,add w1 dual oil catch can,Stillen HFC,Megan’s racing y-pipe(muffler delete) Megan’s R. Coilovers, rear camber arms,rear bucket spring delete(voodoo toe arms)R1 concepts drilled/slotted rotors.Bellworks diff brace.19” 370 sport rays! Car drives like a dream!I recently just installed all suspension components and car is way more responsive/quicker I couldn’t believe! Anything else you recommend bro? #VQboyz #6MT GANG

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Is the car tuned with all those parts? Also a nice set of tires!

[@mj350gt2]

Speed Culture Studios I have Michelin super sport tires, and I will be getting a tune by Saul soon. Here in CA we have strict emissions. So I just had my car passed and good for another 2 years! Now I’m ready

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@mj350gt2 good tires! Tune will definitely wake it up!

[@sebastianatehortua3592]

Is ur Q an AWD? Been looking for some coilovers on my AWD 17 but don’t see to many options

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

rwd

[@demigodq6083]

I should have went performance first before looks and alarm system. I've wasted thousands of dollars DIY projects done wrong and paying professionals to do it right. All that money could have went to the motor and by now I would have been FBO tuned with a flex fuel kit and would have enjoyed the process

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

We live and learn man. It’ll all be an important experience for the future I’m sure!

[@dwad9162]

I’m in california I had no option but to go that route lmao. I head back to ohio soon so the time will come (:

[@maximovazquez9664]

What front lip is that and anyone know if I can just put the luxe shift knob with the Infiniti emblem on it onto my 3.7?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Amazon splitter for the 18 non-sport

[@andrewmaldonado9974]

quick question , what size rims and tires do you have ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

19x9.5 275/35 255/40

[@Aaron-wp1pz]

Do you have any future plans on going forced induction?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No plans for that.

[@Aaron-wp1pz]

@@SpeedCultureStudios too unreliable?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@Aaron-wp1pz no not necessarily. Just not really practical for me. With a new transmission to hold the increased power, it’d be a $15,000 project. I’d rather put that money toward another car and have two vehicles to create content with.

[@oskarkarrera]

You should dye your enterior with the worlds blackest paint, cause from the outside it looks just prestine nice & Chai-Neee... Pfffffff.....nice stance nice, wax job rims, maybe on the enterior roof finhish it off with other film wrap like U did to the Z,

[@j.fusilier.0247]

How’s the room in the car? I’m 6’4 and all of my friends and family members are about 5’10 or taller

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It’s quite spacious. There is a lot of adjustability in the seats so you could quite easily find a good driving position. I’m 6’ and can definitely move the seat back where I would have trouble reaching comfortably. I’ve had passengers in the 6’6” range in the front seat and they were comfortable. Back seats can handle 5’8”. Taller than that might a little tight with taller people up front

[@j.fusilier.0247]

@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks, I appreciate it man

[@Cooliakose]

What’s your opinion on 2020 q50 luxe?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It's a nice car, but there is nothing about it that would make me pay the added expense over a 2018 for example. That's just my opinion.

[@bruyakoivan]

I have a really important question about the q50. When Im cruising between 75 and 80 the car starts to vibrate and even at higher speeds. So I went ahead and changed all four rotors to r1 concepts geo drill slotted ones and changed the front hubs still have to do the rear tho and the problem is the car still vibrates it’s driving me nuts do you have the same problem and if you do what did you do to fix??? Please help 😂

[@ellisla2455]

Aftermarket wheels? Could need hub rings to close the bore gap... or just get a high speed tire balance

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

^

[@bruyakoivan]

That’s the problem the wheels are not aftermarket they are stock and the tires are run flats Bridgestone could it maybe be the tires?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@bruyakoivan yes it can be the tires. But it could also be a bent wheel

[@bruyakoivan]

Thank you speed 👍

[@keithjay4944]

are takeda cold air intake good ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

The quality as good and they use the factory airboxes which is great. But whether or not they are worth the money is a different story.

[@karumosr3219]

What is a catback system and is it expensive?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It refers to the portion of the exhaust that follows behind the catalytic converters. Everything from the "cats" back. They can be expensive, or you can find some good deals. Check out my exhaust videos.

[@karumosr3219]

@@SpeedCultureStudios is a catback system louder than a muffler delete?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@karumosr3219 Depends on what you go with. If your catback includes mufflers and resonators, then no not necessarily. If it is a very wide open catback, then yes it might be louder. You could find a lot more information quicker by watching my exhaust videos or doing some searching. I would imagine most of your questions will be answered very quickly.

[@OofMarc]

Man I missed the car meet in Atlanta :( I have q50 also - Oof_Q50

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Next one!!

[@BoostInMotion]

FORTH

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Lol thanks man

[@gavinvarner8326]

I want a q50 but I can’t decide if I want a 14-15 sport or a 18 Luxe. I love the vq but I’m just not sure what I wanna do, I wanna go fast reliably. What do you think ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

It's a tough question. Ultimately, you have to decide what is more important to you. Proven longevity and a nice sound with a decent amount of power. OR the the ability to easily make 450+ hp

[@asphaltking3452]

@@SpeedCultureStudios does the 18 luxe make 450?

[@joglockaguinaga8229]

SO 2K for 35 more horse power????????

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

$150 test pipes, $100 drop in filters, $700 tune. $950 NOT $2000 and these cars dyno stock at about 280. You’ll make 335-340 with a tune that’s 55-60 hp NOT 35. Not huge, but way better than 35 lol

[@2FittedBW]

Like 8th (not counting replies) 😂

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

🤣

[@louisferaca9290]

Second 😆

[@andrik1862]

👁👅👁 first.