A Black Diamond-G37
In the world of sport compact tuning, there are a lot of leaders and a lot of enthusiasts. While we try not to say there are people out there that copies one another, there are most certainly those that do something or build something very few will even attempt. JM’s 2008 G35 is one of them cars that is leading the pack and wont stop until he has all the cookies from the cookie jar.
Here is our exclsuive Interview with JM:
Owner’s Name: JOHN MICHAEL “JM” YANG
Owner’s Age: 24
Vehicle Info:
(Year) 08 (Make) INFINITI (Model) G37
Occupation: REGISTERED NURSE
Hobbies: MOVIES, MUSIC, TRAVELING, TRYING OUT NEW THINGS
When and how did you get into cars: IT HAS ALWAYS_BEEN A DREAM, SOMETHING I WANTED TO DO WHILE GROWING UP. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO DO IT RECENTLY.
Influences: CAR MAGAZINES, MOVIES, TV AND INTERNET
Previous vehicles owned: 2000 TOYOTA RAV4, 1995 TOYOTA COROLLA
Why did you buy this vehicle: THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR APPEAL OF THE VEHICLE. I LIKE THE G35 A LOT SO WHEN THE G37 CAME OUT IT WAS SOMETHING I REALLY WANTED. AFTER I TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, I SAID THIS IS IT.
What made you start modifying your vehicle: IT WAS SOMETHING I REALLY WANTED TO DO WHILE GROWING UP. I MODIFIED MY CAR TO MY OWN TASTE AND PREFERENCE. EACH MODIFICATION NOT ONLY ENHANCED THE LOOK OF MY CAR BUT ALSO FUNCTIONS.
Purpose/goal of build:TO MAKE IT UNIQUE BUT AT THE SAME TIME PRESERVE ITS CLASS.
What problems (if any) did you encounter: _I HAD SOME PROBLEMS WHEN I DROPPED MY CAR SINCE I HAVE TO GET USED TO DRIVING IT AROUND BUMPS , SLOPES AND DRIVEWAYS.
How did you solve those problems: CONSTANT PRACTICE
What were the stages in which the car was built: I BUILT IT ONE STEP AT AT TIME STARTING WITH THE EXHAUST.
Cost to build: $7000
Trophies/honors/awards: G8 MOTORSPORTS SPONSORSHIP AWARD ( STILL PENDING)
What advice would you give to someone who is thinking of building a similar vehicle: MODDING IS ADDICTING, AND DO IT AT YOUR OWN PACE. DO WHAT YOU ENVISION YOU CAR TO BE.
What did you learn from building the vehicle: THAT AFTERMARKET PARTS ARE NOT ONLY FOR LOOKS BUT HAS FUNCTION AND IMPROVES THE VEHICLE’S PERFORMANCE.
Future of vehicle: MORE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS.
Any future project(s): CARBON FIBER TRUNK, INTAKES, GROUNDING KIT, CUSTOM HEADLIGHT MODIFICATION, SOUND SYSTEM, ETC
Please list people or shops you would like to thank for the buildup:
AMPLIFIED MOTORSPORTS, MACKIN INDUSTRIES, LOS ANGELES G’s
Modifications:
MXP Cat-back Exhaust
Seibon TS Carbon Fiber Hood
ARC Front Splitter
Blacked Out Grill
20″ Volk GT30’s Wrapped in Hankook V12’s
6000K HID Kit
LED Conversion
Eibach Lowering Springs
Suntek Tint
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