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Old 04-23-14, 12:22 PM
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Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a 2008 USB ISF and I am in love. Initially it was going to be an IS350 (hence the username lol) but after test driving the ISF.. I couldn't resist. This car is as solid as it gets with so much power. I previously owned an 03 Infiniti G35 coupe and man.. what an upgrade.

I've been reading around the forums a lot and trying to search for some answers but haven't gotten any definite ones.

I'm located in Canada and I find that it is harder for us to find aftermarket parts, are there any good sites that ship to Canada, or are located in Canada? I am hoping to start modding eventually. I looked into some bolt on mods: JoeZ intake and exhaust, sikky oe PPE headers. Previous owner installed an SRT intake and I researched it and apparently it has negative effects

Also, I want to take my exhaust tips off because the previous owner plasti dipped them and did a ****ty job.

Lots of things I'd like to do and fix up as the previous owner had some weird likings.. ie. plasti dipped the IS logo bright green (looks like the new subaru color, don't know if he was going for that look) but i took that off already and also most of the plasti dip off the exhaust tips as well. Currently CF wrapped the hood, grille and parts of the interior.

sorry for ****ty iPhone pics..




Thanks everyone
Old 04-23-14, 12:28 PM
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Congrats and welcome , u can contact carsontoyota.com and talk to Luis about after market parts
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Originally Posted by swoo350
Hi everyone, I recently purchased a 2008 USB ISF and I am in love. Initially it was going to be an IS350 (hence the username lol) but after test driving the ISF.. I couldn't resist. This car is as solid as it gets with so much power. I previously owned an 03 Infiniti G35 coupe and man.. what an upgrade. I've been reading around the forums a lot and trying to search for some answers but haven't gotten any definite ones. I'm located in Canada and I find that it is harder for us to find aftermarket parts, are there any good sites that ship to Canada, or are located in Canada? I am hoping to start modding eventually. I looked into some bolt on mods: JoeZ intake and exhaust, sikky oe PPE headers. Previous owner installed an SRT intake and I researched it and apparently it has negative effects Also, I want to take my exhaust tips off because the previous owner plasti dipped them and did a ****ty job. Lots of things I'd like to do and fix up as the previous owner had some weird likings.. ie. plasti dipped the IS logo bright green (looks like the new subaru color, don't know if he was going for that look) but i took that off already and also most of the plasti dip off the exhaust tips as well. Currently CF wrapped the hood, grille and parts of the interior. sorry for ****ty iPhone pics.. Thanks everyone
congrats and welcome nice color I got the same lol selling my CF trunk spoiler just had it for 3 months
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welcome and congrats on the F!
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Originally Posted by blitz_714
Congrats and welcome , u can contact carsontoyota.com and talk to Luis about after market parts
Would this be the same as l-tunedparts.com?
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Congrats and welcome!
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Originally Posted by swoo350
Would this be the same as l-tunedparts.com?
exactly
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Originally Posted by blitz_714
exactly
Luis is not very strong with shipping parts internationally...you are best to hire and provide a brokerage house to assist with boarder, duties and handling.

Our week dollar will also drive prices $$$. For example shipping a 80lb exhaust system will probably add $350.00 to get it landed to you or more plus exchange and taxes.

0.10 on the dollar adds up quick with big ticket items.

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Or just cross the border lolz meaning shipping to your friends or relative on other side and go there pick it up later :P
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I really wanted joeZ exhaust, unfortunately it would cost me arm and leg to get it shipped from Ltuned to my place in Canada. I went with borla full dual cat back 2 weeks ago and I'm very happy with it, awesome sound, no drone at all, and much cheaper then joeZ, plus we have canadian vendors that carry them in stock.
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welcome and congrats
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Nice! congratulations!! Awesome Infiniti G35 Coupe as well. Best G35 ever.
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Originally Posted by sjpbug
Nice! congratulations!! Awesome Infiniti G35 Coupe as well. Best G35 ever.
Thanks! yeah that was my favorite body for the G35 such a classic car now but still so nice. Not a big fan of the Q series now.
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Oh yeah, I forgot to ask. Does anyone know if it is possible to just take the exhaust tips off, if so a quick explanation?
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Congrats and welcome to the F'amily.
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