My 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe: Pictures and Modifications!

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lecros101
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I am still very new to this forum and this whole process. I have 20% tint in back window, 35% in fronts, and Debadged. Can you give me your insights on my next move. Also, Im trying to make a signature of a picture of my car, and I cannot figure out how.

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I always work my Suspension first with Springs/Coilovers and Front Tower Strut Bar & Rear Sway Bar. Wheels come next and if there are Front Lips or Skirts available I may upgrade, usually if it's not OEM I leave it alone and for Power, I would only upgrade the Cat Back (going with NISMO next Spring).

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nig1
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I would get the Stillen front lip that's just now available for the 2010's! I have it and it enhances the front end of the car. Other than that, the necessary drop w/eibach's or coil if looking for a more agressive stance. Rims, exhaust, lists goes on..

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Id go with Rims then a drop Eibach springs are pretty cheap and give a major difference in the look of the car. The lip is good to!!

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lecros101
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I have a friend that owns a rim shop and I know that he would hook me up as much as he can, but I cant decide if I like the G37 19's or the 350z nismos more. As for the eibachs am I looking at about an inch drop or more? looking at your car DReed it looks like you have a big drop

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GrayCoupe
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G37S FTW!

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lecros101
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GrayCoupe wrote:G37S FTW!
Whats the Easiest/Cheapest way to buy them!

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first thing i did was a drop with eibachs (makes a hell of a difference) & then put rims on after...

easiest/cheapest way to get g37s is well... the 5-finga rule lmao definitely not a easy nor a cheap set of rims to get...

but welcome to the forums

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lecros101
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nismogxs21 wrote:first thing i did was a drop with eibachs (makes a hell of a difference) & then put rims on after...

easiest/cheapest way to get g37s is well... the 5-finga rule lmao definitely not a easy nor a cheap set of rims to get...

but welcome to the forums
I heard something about the eibachs hurting the suspension warranty as well as putting extra wear on the struts. Is any of this true. And thank you!

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Only if something breaks and Nissan can prove that it was the springs that caused it. Same with anything else.

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lecros101
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So the chances are pretty slim...

nismogxs what kind of rims do you have on your car? what size?

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lecros101 wrote:So the chances are pretty slim...

nismogxs what kind of rims do you have on your car? what size?
if you have a suspension problem while on eibachs springs, then swap your stock springs back in before you take it to nissan... but you shouldnt have any problems with ur suspension... i've had my eibach springs for 2yrs now & the car is riding smooth still...

yes changing to the springs does kill out your strut a lil faster but then again so does everyday driving... either way it'll take a while until you have to get new struts newayz...

& the rims i have are the stock g35 rims... they're 18z

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Very Nice... Thank You

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Get an Intake! Very basic engine mod, it lets you hear the engine and makes you want to mod even more haha. I have a 2010 3.5SR and I have to say that my car roars lol

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lecros101 wrote:I have a friend that owns a rim shop and I know that he would hook me up as much as he can, but I cant decide if I like the G37 19's or the 350z nismos more. As for the eibachs am I looking at about an inch drop or more? looking at your car DReed it looks like you have a big drop
Dreed has coils and pretty much slammed it with the eibachs ull get just the right height. Also first mod ide say get springs intake and leds throughout the interior it looks clean sounds clean and add HIDs they look 10x better and as long as you get like 6k there brighter too. Other than this do rims they cost the most but make the biggest diff.

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Dreed has coils and pretty much slammed it with the eibachs ull get just the right height. Also first mod ide say get springs intake and leds throughout the interior it looks clean sounds clean and add HIDs they look 10x better and as long as you get like 6k there brighter too. Other than this do rims they cost the most but make the biggest diff.
Haha I don't know if I will be going that low, but I can definitely see some eibachs in my future. As for the intake do you have any brand suggestions for a 2.5? And should I go with ddm tuning for the HID's?

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Awesome! You live in Memphis! I live an hour away, ripley!

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lecros101
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Very Nice!!

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Fujita intake
ddm or xentec hids

Welcome to the Fam!

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lecros101
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LongBeachCoupe wrote:Fujita intake
ddm or xentec hids

Welcome to the Fam!
Thank You! So you think it would be worth it to have an intake on a 2.5? And with the headlights being 6000k am I needing to worry about it melting the housing at all?

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lecros101
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The front wheels have to be removed for the headlight install correct?

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Welcome to nico :biggrin:

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lecros101 wrote:The front wheels have to be removed for the headlight install correct?
I just took off my bumper, but you can do it that way too. I have a fujita on my 2.5 too. All the intakes are basically the same though. Some people say that the 55w HID's can melt your headlight housing but if you go with the 35w you should be fine. I've had mine for around 6 months now and i love em. I have 8000k 35w. Eibach's are great too. Tail light tint, window tint, and upgrades for your sound system are other good mods. Welcome to NICO!

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:dblthumb: Thanks Guys! SO you think the intake is worthy...A friend of mine went out and bought a bottle of nite shades. if i wanted to tint the tails how would i go about doing it? do you just tape it or do you have to take it out? Is it a pain?

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take em out. very easy, there's a how to thread to show you how to do it, but essentially you open the trunk, pull back the carpetting, unde 2 bolts on each side and pull out the headlights and unscrew the bulbs. 10 minute tops. that way you don't risk getting paint all over car.

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lecros101
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I saw a how to on it with a material list, and It said to clear coat the nite shade... Is that necessary

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Most people do. If you don't then it'll be more of a flat black. Also the clear coat will protect it. But it's not necessary.

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if u want an intake- hit me up :P i'll sell u mine super cheap. [email protected] or(716)698-9876

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Alti what kind of intake you got and what do u want for it?

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Email sent!!


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