New 2009 G3 owner

Hello all! I am a new member from St. Louis. I bought a 2009 G3 last year and came across this forum last night. I love my car (metallic black) and got a deal on it during the cash for clunkers scheme. I paid $6000 for it brand new after I traded in my Ford Ranger (which didn't work).

I'm not really looking do many mods, but I would like to somehow increase the air intake... The stock setup is way too restrictive. I'd like to add a short air ram but have so far been unable to find one. Can anyone recommend one for me?

Thanks guys, I look forward to getting to know you all!
John

You'll want a cold air intake for the best performance. Check out my build thread in photos section I did a how to for 09 owners to get an intake.

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Welcome to the site John.

welcome! the G3 is cute.

Welcome to the site. +1 on the cold air intake. The stock piping is restrictive, but when you replace it with short ram air intake, it takes hot air from engine bay, so the increase in performance is minimal, if any. As restrictive as the stock set up is, it still takes cooler air from the fender well area.

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You'll want a cold air intake for the best performance. Check out my build thread in photos section I did a how to for 09 owners to get an intake.

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Thank you for the welcome guys!

I must have a case of Newbieitis, but I cannot find your thread on building a CAI. Also, does it void the warranty?

nope, there was a sticky somewhere about a law that prevents your wannerty from being voided from a mod like this, now if you hook up a 200 shot of nos and blow your engine to pieces then it will not be covered :P

+10000000000 for a CAI, SRI is a waste, you can end up losing power from heat soak, the CAI even sounds better lol

I don't need to worry about Warranties. lol. My Monte's expired LONG ago. XD

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You'll want a cold air intake for the best performance. Check out my build thread in photos section I did a how to for 09 owners to get an intake.

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Thank you for the welcome guys!

I must have a case of Newbieitis, but I cannot find your thread on building a CAI. Also, does it void the warranty?

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Here's the link to his build thread: viewtopic.php?t=2778

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You'll want a cold air intake for the best performance. Check out my build thread in photos section I did a how to for 09 owners to get an intake.

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Thank you for the welcome guys!

I must have a case of Newbieitis, but I cannot find your thread on building a CAI. Also, does it void the warranty?

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Here's the link to his build thread: viewtopic.php?t=2778

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I saw that thread.. but didn't see a "How To" though.

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I saw that thread.. but didn't see a "How To" though.

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I think in this case pictures of the installed product are better than how to. You can read through this thread, it has more info about it: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9305

So much gets posted while I'm working in the garage.

Figure it out? It's the second link half way down. I forgot I think I organized it into a how to for aveonetwork.

Welcome. :D I like you already, you traded in an actual clunker for a good car, not something with a sticky accelerator pedal.

My dad traded in an old '94 Ford Ranger too... He wanted a Pontiac G6, unfortunately, the finance company forced him into this:
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/b...een/maxima.jpg
sorry the picture's blury. it's a 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5SL. I've driven it and I can't stand driving it. It floats around corners, the steering is numb, the rear-window is a gun-slit, the engine takes forever to react when the pedal is pressed, and the whole thing feels like you're driving a battleship. To me it belongs in the sea with the other boats. On the up-side it has heated seats, heated steering wheel, the side view mirrors tilt down when you put it in reverse.... On the downside (besides what I already mentions) it's leather and an auto-slushbox. Dad's just driving it biding his time til his credit score is high enough to get what he really wants. A brand new Chevy Silverado crew cab 4x4 LTZ in Granite Blue Metallic.

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...the steering is numb...

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At least it's not flaccid like the steering in the Versa! :wink:

Hmm... that's weird that you don't like maxima, I thought it was a pretty nice ride when I got to ride in one a few years back. And for soft suspension you could always install some coilovers and sway bars. As far as the engine responsiveness - its a luxury sedan, so it handles differently because of its weight. I'm pretty sure it shares the same motor as is found in 350Z, so many after market mods will work on maxima. Whether he wants to put time and money into all that is an entirely different story, especially since the truck you're talking about is his dream ride.

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Hmm... that's weird that you don't like maxima, I thought it was a pretty nice ride when I got to ride in one a few years back. And for soft suspension you could always install some coilovers and sway bars. As far as the engine responsiveness - its a luxury sedan, so it handles differently because of its weight. I'm pretty sure it shares the same motor as is found in 350Z, so many after market mods will work on maxima. Whether he wants to put time and money into all that is an entirely different story, especially since the truck you're talking about is his dream ride.

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it's marketed as a luxury SPORTS sedan. It shouldn't feel like it's going to roll over on a simple 20MPH turn.

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Hmm... that's weird that you don't like maxima, I thought it was a pretty nice ride when I got to ride in one a few years back. And for soft suspension you could always install some coilovers and sway bars. As far as the engine responsiveness - its a luxury sedan, so it handles differently because of its weight. I'm pretty sure it shares the same motor as is found in 350Z, so many after market mods will work on maxima. Whether he wants to put time and money into all that is an entirely different story, especially since the truck you're talking about is his dream ride.

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it's marketed as a luxury SPORTS sedan. It shouldn't feel like it's going to roll over on a simple 20MPH turn.

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Does he like it? 'Cause that's what really matters...

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Hmm... that's weird that you don't like maxima, I thought it was a pretty nice ride when I got to ride in one a few years back. And for soft suspension you could always install some coilovers and sway bars. As far as the engine responsiveness - its a luxury sedan, so it handles differently because of its weight. I'm pretty sure it shares the same motor as is found in 350Z, so many after market mods will work on maxima. Whether he wants to put time and money into all that is an entirely different story, especially since the truck you're talking about is his dream ride.

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it's marketed as a luxury SPORTS sedan. It shouldn't feel like it's going to roll over on a simple 20MPH turn.

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Does he like it? 'Cause that's what really matters...

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He says it's a good car (I say that's debatable) but it gets him to work and back. He's said he doesn't like it because it's an import.

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He says it's a good car (I say that's debatable) but it gets him to work and back. He's said he doesn't like it because it's an import.

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Technically, Aveo is an import too. 8) from Korea of all places. :D

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He says it's a good car (I say that's debatable) but it gets him to work and back. He's said he doesn't like it because it's an import.

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Technically, Aveo is an import too. 8) from Korea of all places. :D

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As long as it has an American badge, he doesn't care. I come from a "buy American" family.

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He says it's a good car (I say that's debatable) but it gets him to work and back. He's said he doesn't like it because it's an import.

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Technically, Aveo is an import too. 8) from Korea of all places. :D

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As long as it has an American badge, he doesn't care. I come from a "buy American" family.

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I kind of figured that from your other cars... :)

I've got a 2009 LT 5spd. located. I will check out your how-to in the build thread. Also, is it a DIY job to tweek the 2009 106hp to get the hp of the 2010-2011 @ 108? Thanks.

hey congrats on your purchase! get some NGK BRK6EIX plugs and a set of Magnacore 8.5mm wires then get a k & n drop in filter. definitely helps!

NYChevoo,
Huge thanks for the plug and wire info. The deal on the mint 2009 Aveo5 LT is still pending. I made an offer, but the dealer, as of today, has not accepted it. I also noticed that the 2009 with 16.534K miles is no longer on AT, but the Aveo is still listed in the inventory. Dealer is asking $11k.I would have to fly to Cincinati, rent a car and drive to Whitewater Mtrs in west Harrison, IN. Take a look, if you have time, and tell me what you think. Don't buy it!!! Driving that beauty back to KC, then later to AZ would be a pleasure, Be well!

Depending on your purchase n ur goals forgo the K&N. Build ur own intake- a 90°good bend, a 6" tube ,cone filter,and some couplers and u have a professional looking intake and will love the added throttle response,hp, and cool sound.