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Newb From Usa, Fuga350Gt(R) Owner

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'sup all,

Found this website probably a little more than 2+ years ago, primarily as part of my researching into Nissan's other global models, styles, HP ( Kwh) output and upgrades etc, and just recently revisited the site and registered to share some experiences with installing a set of R35 GTR OEM wheels on my Skyline based chassis.

Sourced a set of 2010 premium GTR wheels with TPMS' and installed them on my 2006 Infiniti M35 Sport (aka in japan and asia as Nissan Fuga 350GT). It required some fender pulling/flaring and a negative camber setup of -3.2 degrees to get them to tuck under the fender (offset is + 25 for the rears). I've updated my brakes to the Nissan OEM Akebono BBK and installed Tein HT springs. Next will be looking to put on a full exhaust and then retune the ECU with a performance reflash. I've also got the Impul body kit which I'm contemplating installing (or selling).

Check out the ride, let me know what you guys think, it's actually pretty mild with respect to mods so far (mentioned above):

http://www.cardomain...2006-infiniti-m

I'm also curious as to what you guys do for extra NA performance upgrades on the VQ35DE motors...thanks. Any good posts on this forum that covers the different options for power upgrades?

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nice! but that car makes those wheels look tiny lol

Yea, the Fuga/M etc., is really a full size sedan. In fact same size as the discontinued Q sedan but this had more interior space. The MPG I get is definitely full size, not that great, but the handling of the car, even in OEM form, doesn't feel full size. If it were just me or my wife, I would've gone with a Z or Skyline coupe, but with two growing kids needed the room.

Also, the pics I provided don't give you the staggered view or the hulking look that rears look...the rears really look like 10.5 wheels on 275 rubber.

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