As everyone’s buzzing about new Nissan platforms, like the shamelessly leaked GT-R and the upcoming G37, it seems that the platform that started it all has nearly been forgotten: The G35.

There are those, however, who haven’t forgotten at all. One such individual, the leader of the Southern Californian car club “Ar-Kan” who is known as “Pnut” (best name ever) embraces rather than rejects the “golden oldies.” Pnut has no problem creating ‘art’ from something of the recent past; through his work he proves that it doesn’t always need to be new to gain attention and respect from peers.

While the rest of the Infiniti fan boys were off selling their G35s and kidneys in anticipation of the G37, Pnut was contemplating the artistic direction of his sedan. With a platform as versatile as the G35, there were plenty of options for him to choose. In the end, he made a decision to incorporate a little bit of everything.

True to typical California car customization, Pnut started with the outer appearance of his ride. The G sedan was popular enough to have hundreds of body kits; each one with several knock-offs, which meant exclusivity would be a challenge.

Showing the world that he has more style than Ralph Lauren, Pnut imported genuine Sportec aero pieces from Switzerland, officially making the G35 the one and only in the country sporting Sportec products. He was already scoring major points before the sedan hit its first show. Staying true to the Nissan roots, a Nismo rear lip was ordered. Then, Pnut turned to the Germans and purchased a M3 rear wing.

As all the pieces landed on American soil the next move was for them to be meticulously massaged onto the car. The sedan and boxes of aerodynamic candy were taken to DTM Autobody in El Monte, Calif. The shop’s staff quickly went to work, carefully measuring and test fitting each piece before it was bonded to the sedan’s exterior. While at work, they decided that shaving the door moldings and bumper corner lights would set the car off nicely.

Most of the G was then painted in Candy Cobalt Blue; the roof was painted in Beluga Black, a hue normally found on Bentley Continentals. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ar-kan, the paint was redone in PPG Candy Magenta, while the roof maintained the baller Bentley shade. The next phase in the anniversary redux were the rollers. The previous 19-inch wheel package was scrapped in favor of 20-inch ModSport MSC-Variants. The wheels were sprayed flat black while the lips were color matched to the exterior. Each shoe was then wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber. The final exterior mod was a Xenon Vision 6k HID bulb upgrade to light up the streets like a supernova.

Once the exterior was taken care of the focus shifted to the interior, which would soon be transformed into the ultimate automotive pleasure dome. The stock leather seats were ripped out and replaced with Recaro Topline buckets. Four-point Takata harnesses were chosen to keep driver and passenger planted securely against the seats. The stock steering wheel also had to go, in its place came a Nardi piece that was mated to a quick release splash hub. The car was also decked out with more suede than in a Prince video; the roof and the pillars are covered in the luxurious material. The door and seat inserts are adorned in suede, as well. When reaching for the shifter you’ll find a Project Mu knob in hand, as well as Project Mu pedals under your feet. Icing on the cake: All the important information is displayed via Defi gauges.

Pnut’s car is looking fresh and has an interior to rival a penthouse suite at the Trump Towers. The only thing missing was the all-important I.C.E., with traffic the way it is in Cali, in-car entertainment is a must have. In order to drown out the noise of the city, Pnut surrounded himself with a Helix speaker setup that consists of two components and four coaxials. Providing the bump are two Diamond Audio D6 subs. There are also three Diamond Audio amps lining the trunk, making sure each speaker has the power it needs. The entire symphony is controlled with an Eclipse AVN5435 head unit. If audible stimulation isn’t enough, Pnut can turn to the 8-inch Icon monitor molded into the dash while his passengers in the back can watch either of the two 6.5-inch Icon monitors mounted in the headrests.

It could have ended here and still been a top-notch sedan, but those of you who have built a car before know it never stops when and where you think it will. There was only one aspect missing from the sedan that would complete the total package. Of course, that would be performance. Performance isn’t just about power: There is an element of balance, something the full JIC FLTA2 coilover system offers. The FLTA2 is specifically designed to increase handling capability without sacrificing comfort in ride. Keeping body roll to a minimum are a set of Hotchkis sway bars in the front and back. Aiding in the more minute suspension adjustments is a set of Stillen toe arms and Kinetix camber arms in the rear.

While the stock VQ is nothing to scoff at, there is always room for improvement, for which Pnut turned to Adam at Unique Fabrication. In addition to a supercharger, a piggyback ECU was wired in to make sure that the fuel matched the air, which is fed to the motor via a Kinetix intake manifold. Cooling the charged air is a Spearco intercooler, which also does double duty by warning potential antagonists that they’ll get spanked.

Excess boost is ejected through a Vortech bypass valve, and spent gas is sent on its way through a JIC Y-Pipe and out through a JIC cat-back exhaust. The power is transferred to the ground through a Nismo clutch and flywheel combination, which ensures as little slippage as possible.

Getting all these parts to fit comfortably in the engine bay can be quite a task; to tackle the chore, the crew at Unique Fabrication reached into their bag of tricks. The most visible cue of their work is the “floating” engine treatment. All wires were tucked, and custom power steering and coolant tanks were fabricated to optimize room. With the available space, a Koyo radiator normally meant for the 350Z was custom mounted and equipped with small but efficient cooling fans.

There you have it-one of the hottest G35 sedans ever built. It encompasses style, comfort and power all in one complete package that is bound to make any Mercedes driver extremely jealous. Everyone else can keep their stock G37s. We can’t wait to see what Pnut does for the team’s third anniversary.

Head to the message boards at www.importtuner.com to chat about this feature VEHICLEQuote.

“The car went into the shop around May and was worked on up till the day before HIN L.A. in August.”

Name. Pnut Zeya
Age. Just Ripe
Hometown. Socal
Occupation. President Of Ar-Kan And Something Else That Makes Money
Hobbies. Taking Top Honors In The Infiniti Class At Car Shows
Build Time. Three Months
Feedback. Www.Ar-Kan.Net

Photo Gallery: Supercharged Infiniti G35 Sedan - Import Tuner Magazine

As everyone's buzzing about new Nissan platforms, like the shamelessly leaked GT-R and the upcoming G37, it seems that the platform that started it all has nearly been forgotten: The G35.

There are those, however, who haven't forgotten at all. One such individual, the leader of the Southern Californian car club "Ar-Kan" who is known as "Pnut" (best name ever) embraces rather than rejects the "golden oldies." Pnut has no problem creating 'art' from something of the recent past; through his work he proves that it doesn't always need to be new to gain attention and respect from peers.

While the rest of the Infiniti fan boys were off selling their G35s and kidneys in anticipation of the G37, Pnut was contemplating the artistic direction of his sedan. With a platform as versatile as the G35, there were plenty of options for him to choose. In the end, he made a decision to incorporate a little bit of everything.

True to typical California car customization, Pnut started with the outer appearance of his ride. The G sedan was popular enough to have hundreds of body kits; each one with several knock-offs, which meant exclusivity would be a challenge.

Showing the world that he has more style than Ralph Lauren, Pnut imported genuine Sportec aero pieces from Switzerland, officially making the G35 the one and only in the country sporting Sportec products. He was already scoring major points before the sedan hit its first show. Staying true to the Nissan roots, a Nismo rear lip was ordered. Then, Pnut turned to the Germans and purchased a M3 rear wing.

As all the pieces landed on American soil the next move was for them to be meticulously massaged onto the car. The sedan and boxes of aerodynamic candy were taken to DTM Autobody in El Monte, Calif. The shop's staff quickly went to work, carefully measuring and test fitting each piece before it was bonded to the sedan's exterior. While at work, they decided that shaving the door moldings and bumper corner lights would set the car off nicely.

Most of the G was then painted in Candy Cobalt Blue; the roof was painted in Beluga Black, a hue normally found on Bentley Continentals. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ar-kan, the paint was redone in PPG Candy Magenta, while the roof maintained the baller Bentley shade. The next phase in the anniversary redux were the rollers. The previous 19-inch wheel package was scrapped in favor of 20-inch ModSport MSC-Variants. The wheels were sprayed flat black while the lips were color matched to the exterior. Each shoe was then wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber. The final exterior mod was a Xenon Vision 6k HID bulb upgrade to light up the streets like a supernova.

Once the exterior was taken care of the focus shifted to the interior, which would soon be transformed into the ultimate automotive pleasure dome. The stock leather seats were ripped out and replaced with Recaro Topline buckets. Four-point Takata harnesses were chosen to keep driver and passenger planted securely against the seats. The stock steering wheel also had to go, in its place came a Nardi piece that was mated to a quick release splash hub. The car was also decked out with more suede than in a Prince video; the roof and the pillars are covered in the luxurious material. The door and seat inserts are adorned in suede, as well. When reaching for the shifter you'll find a Project Mu knob in hand, as well as Project Mu pedals under your feet. Icing on the cake: All the important information is displayed via Defi gauges.

Pnut's car is looking fresh and has an interior to rival a penthouse suite at the Trump Towers. The only thing missing was the all-important I.C.E., with traffic the way it is in Cali, in-car entertainment is a must have. In order to drown out the noise of the city, Pnut surrounded himself with a Helix speaker setup that consists of two components and four coaxials. Providing the bump are two Diamond Audio D6 subs. There are also three Diamond Audio amps lining the trunk, making sure each speaker has the power it needs. The entire symphony is controlled with an Eclipse AVN5435 head unit. If audible stimulation isn't enough, Pnut can turn to the 8-inch Icon monitor molded into the dash while his passengers in the back can watch either of the two 6.5-inch Icon monitors mounted in the headrests.

It could have ended here and still been a top-notch sedan, but those of you who have built a car before know it never stops when and where you think it will. There was only one aspect missing from the sedan that would complete the total package. Of course, that would be performance. Performance isn't just about power: There is an element of balance, something the full JIC FLTA2 coilover system offers. The FLTA2 is specifically designed to increase handling capability without sacrificing comfort in ride. Keeping body roll to a minimum are a set of Hotchkis sway bars in the front and back. Aiding in the more minute suspension adjustments is a set of Stillen toe arms and Kinetix camber arms in the rear.

While the stock VQ is nothing to scoff at, there is always room for improvement, for which Pnut turned to Adam at Unique Fabrication. In addition to a supercharger, a piggyback ECU was wired in to make sure that the fuel matched the air, which is fed to the motor via a Kinetix intake manifold. Cooling the charged air is a Spearco intercooler, which also does double duty by warning potential antagonists that they'll get spanked.

Excess boost is ejected through a Vortech bypass valve, and spent gas is sent on its way through a JIC Y-Pipe and out through a JIC cat-back exhaust. The power is transferred to the ground through a Nismo clutch and flywheel combination, which ensures as little slippage as possible.

Getting all these parts to fit comfortably in the engine bay can be quite a task; to tackle the chore, the crew at Unique Fabrication reached into their bag of tricks. The most visible cue of their work is the "floating" engine treatment. All wires were tucked, and custom power steering and coolant tanks were fabricated to optimize room. With the available space, a Koyo radiator normally meant for the 350Z was custom mounted and equipped with small but efficient cooling fans.

There you have it-one of the hottest G35 sedans ever built. It encompasses style, comfort and power all in one complete package that is bound to make any Mercedes driver extremely jealous. Everyone else can keep their stock G37s. We can't wait to see what Pnut does for the team's third anniversary.

Head to the message boards at www.importtuner.com to chat about this feature VEHICLEQuote.

"The car went into the shop around May and was worked on up till the day before HIN L.A. in August."

Name. Pnut Zeya
Age. Just Ripe
Hometown. Socal
Occupation. President Of Ar-Kan And Something Else That Makes Money
Hobbies. Taking Top Honors In The Infiniti Class At Car Shows
Build Time. Three Months
Feedback. Www.Ar-Kan.Net

As everyone’s buzzing about new Nissan platforms, like the shamelessly leaked GT-R and the upcoming G37, it seems that the platform that started it all has nearly been forgotten: The G35.

There are those, however, who haven’t forgotten at all. One such individual, the leader of the Southern Californian car club “Ar-Kan” who is known as “Pnut” (best name ever) embraces rather than rejects the “golden oldies.” Pnut has no problem creating ‘art’ from something of the recent past; through his work he proves that it doesn’t always need to be new to gain attention and respect from peers.

While the rest of the Infiniti fan boys were off selling their G35s and kidneys in anticipation of the G37, Pnut was contemplating the artistic direction of his sedan. With a platform as versatile as the G35, there were plenty of options for him to choose. In the end, he made a decision to incorporate a little bit of everything.

True to typical California car customization, Pnut started with the outer appearance of his ride. The G sedan was popular enough to have hundreds of body kits; each one with several knock-offs, which meant exclusivity would be a challenge.

Showing the world that he has more style than Ralph Lauren, Pnut imported genuine Sportec aero pieces from Switzerland, officially making the G35 the one and only in the country sporting Sportec products. He was already scoring major points before the sedan hit its first show. Staying true to the Nissan roots, a Nismo rear lip was ordered. Then, Pnut turned to the Germans and purchased a M3 rear wing.

As all the pieces landed on American soil the next move was for them to be meticulously massaged onto the car. The sedan and boxes of aerodynamic candy were taken to DTM Autobody in El Monte, Calif. The shop’s staff quickly went to work, carefully measuring and test fitting each piece before it was bonded to the sedan’s exterior. While at work, they decided that shaving the door moldings and bumper corner lights would set the car off nicely.

Most of the G was then painted in Candy Cobalt Blue; the roof was painted in Beluga Black, a hue normally found on Bentley Continentals. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ar-kan, the paint was redone in PPG Candy Magenta, while the roof maintained the baller Bentley shade. The next phase in the anniversary redux were the rollers. The previous 19-inch wheel package was scrapped in favor of 20-inch ModSport MSC-Variants. The wheels were sprayed flat black while the lips were color matched to the exterior. Each shoe was then wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber. The final exterior mod was a Xenon Vision 6k HID bulb upgrade to light up the streets like a supernova.

Once the exterior was taken care of the focus shifted to the interior, which would soon be transformed into the ultimate automotive pleasure dome. The stock leather seats were ripped out and replaced with Recaro Topline buckets. Four-point Takata harnesses were chosen to keep driver and passenger planted securely against the seats. The stock steering wheel also had to go, in its place came a Nardi piece that was mated to a quick release splash hub. The car was also decked out with more suede than in a Prince video; the roof and the pillars are covered in the luxurious material. The door and seat inserts are adorned in suede, as well. When reaching for the shifter you’ll find a Project Mu knob in hand, as well as Project Mu pedals under your feet. Icing on the cake: All the important information is displayed via Defi gauges.

Pnut’s car is looking fresh and has an interior to rival a penthouse suite at the Trump Towers. The only thing missing was the all-important I.C.E., with traffic the way it is in Cali, in-car entertainment is a must have. In order to drown out the noise of the city, Pnut surrounded himself with a Helix speaker setup that consists of two components and four coaxials. Providing the bump are two Diamond Audio D6 subs. There are also three Diamond Audio amps lining the trunk, making sure each speaker has the power it needs. The entire symphony is controlled with an Eclipse AVN5435 head unit. If audible stimulation isn’t enough, Pnut can turn to the 8-inch Icon monitor molded into the dash while his passengers in the back can watch either of the two 6.5-inch Icon monitors mounted in the headrests.

It could have ended here and still been a top-notch sedan, but those of you who have built a car before know it never stops when and where you think it will. There was only one aspect missing from the sedan that would complete the total package. Of course, that would be performance. Performance isn’t just about power: There is an element of balance, something the full JIC FLTA2 coilover system offers. The FLTA2 is specifically designed to increase handling capability without sacrificing comfort in ride. Keeping body roll to a minimum are a set of Hotchkis sway bars in the front and back. Aiding in the more minute suspension adjustments is a set of Stillen toe arms and Kinetix camber arms in the rear.

While the stock VQ is nothing to scoff at, there is always room for improvement, for which Pnut turned to Adam at Unique Fabrication. In addition to a supercharger, a piggyback ECU was wired in to make sure that the fuel matched the air, which is fed to the motor via a Kinetix intake manifold. Cooling the charged air is a Spearco intercooler, which also does double duty by warning potential antagonists that they’ll get spanked.

Excess boost is ejected through a Vortech bypass valve, and spent gas is sent on its way through a JIC Y-Pipe and out through a JIC cat-back exhaust. The power is transferred to the ground through a Nismo clutch and flywheel combination, which ensures as little slippage as possible.

Getting all these parts to fit comfortably in the engine bay can be quite a task; to tackle the chore, the crew at Unique Fabrication reached into their bag of tricks. The most visible cue of their work is the “floating” engine treatment. All wires were tucked, and custom power steering and coolant tanks were fabricated to optimize room. With the available space, a Koyo radiator normally meant for the 350Z was custom mounted and equipped with small but efficient cooling fans.

There you have it-one of the hottest G35 sedans ever built. It encompasses style, comfort and power all in one complete package that is bound to make any Mercedes driver extremely jealous. Everyone else can keep their stock G37s. We can’t wait to see what Pnut does for the team’s third anniversary.

Head to the message boards at www.importtuner.com to chat about this feature VEHICLEQuote.

“The car went into the shop around May and was worked on up till the day before HIN L.A. in August.”

Name. Pnut Zeya
Age. Just Ripe
Hometown. Socal
Occupation. President Of Ar-Kan And Something Else That Makes MoneyHobbies. Taking Top Honors In The Infiniti Class At Car Shows
Build Time. Three Months
Feedback. Www.Ar-Kan.Net

Photo Gallery: Nissan G35 Sedan - Import Tuner Magazine

As everyone's buzzing about new Nissan platforms, like the shamelessly leaked GT-R and the upcoming G37, it seems that the platform that started it all has nearly been forgotten: The G35.

There are those, however, who haven't forgotten at all. One such individual, the leader of the Southern Californian car club "Ar-Kan" who is known as "Pnut" (best name ever) embraces rather than rejects the "golden oldies." Pnut has no problem creating 'art' from something of the recent past; through his work he proves that it doesn't always need to be new to gain attention and respect from peers.

While the rest of the Infiniti fan boys were off selling their G35s and kidneys in anticipation of the G37, Pnut was contemplating the artistic direction of his sedan. With a platform as versatile as the G35, there were plenty of options for him to choose. In the end, he made a decision to incorporate a little bit of everything.

True to typical California car customization, Pnut started with the outer appearance of his ride. The G sedan was popular enough to have hundreds of body kits; each one with several knock-offs, which meant exclusivity would be a challenge.

Showing the world that he has more style than Ralph Lauren, Pnut imported genuine Sportec aero pieces from Switzerland, officially making the G35 the one and only in the country sporting Sportec products. He was already scoring major points before the sedan hit its first show. Staying true to the Nissan roots, a Nismo rear lip was ordered. Then, Pnut turned to the Germans and purchased a M3 rear wing.

As all the pieces landed on American soil the next move was for them to be meticulously massaged onto the car. The sedan and boxes of aerodynamic candy were taken to DTM Autobody in El Monte, Calif. The shop's staff quickly went to work, carefully measuring and test fitting each piece before it was bonded to the sedan's exterior. While at work, they decided that shaving the door moldings and bumper corner lights would set the car off nicely.

Most of the G was then painted in Candy Cobalt Blue; the roof was painted in Beluga Black, a hue normally found on Bentley Continentals. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Ar-kan, the paint was redone in PPG Candy Magenta, while the roof maintained the baller Bentley shade. The next phase in the anniversary redux were the rollers. The previous 19-inch wheel package was scrapped in favor of 20-inch ModSport MSC-Variants. The wheels were sprayed flat black while the lips were color matched to the exterior. Each shoe was then wrapped in Dunlop Sport Maxx rubber. The final exterior mod was a Xenon Vision 6k HID bulb upgrade to light up the streets like a supernova.

Once the exterior was taken care of the focus shifted to the interior, which would soon be transformed into the ultimate automotive pleasure dome. The stock leather seats were ripped out and replaced with Recaro Topline buckets. Four-point Takata harnesses were chosen to keep driver and passenger planted securely against the seats. The stock steering wheel also had to go, in its place came a Nardi piece that was mated to a quick release splash hub. The car was also decked out with more suede than in a Prince video; the roof and the pillars are covered in the luxurious material. The door and seat inserts are adorned in suede, as well. When reaching for the shifter you'll find a Project Mu knob in hand, as well as Project Mu pedals under your feet. Icing on the cake: All the important information is displayed via Defi gauges.

Pnut's car is looking fresh and has an interior to rival a penthouse suite at the Trump Towers. The only thing missing was the all-important I.C.E., with traffic the way it is in Cali, in-car entertainment is a must have. In order to drown out the noise of the city, Pnut surrounded himself with a Helix speaker setup that consists of two components and four coaxials. Providing the bump are two Diamond Audio D6 subs. There are also three Diamond Audio amps lining the trunk, making sure each speaker has the power it needs. The entire symphony is controlled with an Eclipse AVN5435 head unit. If audible stimulation isn't enough, Pnut can turn to the 8-inch Icon monitor molded into the dash while his passengers in the back can watch either of the two 6.5-inch Icon monitors mounted in the headrests.

It could have ended here and still been a top-notch sedan, but those of you who have built a car before know it never stops when and where you think it will. There was only one aspect missing from the sedan that would complete the total package. Of course, that would be performance. Performance isn't just about power: There is an element of balance, something the full JIC FLTA2 coilover system offers. The FLTA2 is specifically designed to increase handling capability without sacrificing comfort in ride. Keeping body roll to a minimum are a set of Hotchkis sway bars in the front and back. Aiding in the more minute suspension adjustments is a set of Stillen toe arms and Kinetix camber arms in the rear.

While the stock VQ is nothing to scoff at, there is always room for improvement, for which Pnut turned to Adam at Unique Fabrication. In addition to a supercharger, a piggyback ECU was wired in to make sure that the fuel matched the air, which is fed to the motor via a Kinetix intake manifold. Cooling the charged air is a Spearco intercooler, which also does double duty by warning potential antagonists that they'll get spanked.

Excess boost is ejected through a Vortech bypass valve, and spent gas is sent on its way through a JIC Y-Pipe and out through a JIC cat-back exhaust. The power is transferred to the ground through a Nismo clutch and flywheel combination, which ensures as little slippage as possible.

Getting all these parts to fit comfortably in the engine bay can be quite a task; to tackle the chore, the crew at Unique Fabrication reached into their bag of tricks. The most visible cue of their work is the "floating" engine treatment. All wires were tucked, and custom power steering and coolant tanks were fabricated to optimize room. With the available space, a Koyo radiator normally meant for the 350Z was custom mounted and equipped with small but efficient cooling fans.

There you have it-one of the hottest G35 sedans ever built. It encompasses style, comfort and power all in one complete package that is bound to make any Mercedes driver extremely jealous. Everyone else can keep their stock G37s. We can't wait to see what Pnut does for the team's third anniversary.

Head to the message boards at www.importtuner.com to chat about this feature VEHICLEQuote.

"The car went into the shop around May and was worked on up till the day before HIN L.A. in August."

Name. Pnut Zeya
Age. Just Ripe
Hometown. Socal
Occupation. President Of Ar-Kan And Something Else That Makes MoneyHobbies. Taking Top Honors In The Infiniti Class At Car Shows
Build Time. Three Months
Feedback. Www.Ar-Kan.Net