Altima Coupe Exterior Mods

[Kasper08]

I'm trying to start this (maybe even get a sticky) everyone that has modded the exterior of your altima coupe post a pic and explain the mod, it may help others who want to know what a certain mod will look like w/o doing it themselves lol :-)

*trying to just have one really good picture of each mod (anything small or big flies, just something you have done to make your ride "different")

Here is the full color lineup if you would like to see them also:DARK SLATERADIANT SILVERPRECISION GREYAZURE/ADRIATIC BLUECODE REDWINTER FROSTSUPER BLACK

Modified by Kasper08 at 1:13 AM 8/15/2007
Modified by Kasper08 at 6:29 PM 8/17/2007

[Kasper08]

Removed Badges (kept nissan ones)


Modified by Kasper08 at 1:03 PM 8/15/2007

[Kasper08]

Smoke taillight overlays courtesy of SHIFT_COUPE

more info here zerothread/271695


Modified by Kasper08 at 10:06 AM 8/15/2007

[AZhitman]

AWESOME plates!!!!

We need more / better pics of THAT!

[Kasper08]

Removed Sun Roof Visor Pix from guitarmn07

Before:



After:Closed

Open

Ah, plenty of air to breathe

Modified by guitarmn07 at 12:32 PM 8/9/2007

[Kasper08]

There are two spoilers available through Spoiler Solutions http://www.spoiler-solutions.com, one of which is pictured belowPix: longhorn2010

[AZhitman]

I'm not feeling the spoiler... Looks too G35.

[Kasper08]

I'm not feeling the spoiler... Looks too G35.

same here but just trying to post all the known mods and items to make it helpful for those shopping around ya know

[AZhitman]

Good call!

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Kasper, I made both of your threads stickies. Great idea, lets get some contributions here!!

[Cali 2 Balti G]

At this point the main, most significant, and IMO most necessary exterior modification is going to be WHEELS. So please post them if you gottem.

When available the next thing I would like to see is a mild dropped altima coupe - the sock ride height seems way too high - and this is from a guy that wouldn't ever drop a car.

Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 11:16 AM 8/15/2007
Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 11:17 AM 8/15/2007

[Kasper08]

At this point the main, most significant, and IMO most necessary exterior modification is going to be WHEELS. So please post them if you gottem.

When available the next thing I would like to see is a mild dropped altima coupe - the sock ride height seems way too high - and this is from a guy that wouldn't ever drop a car.

Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 11:16 AM 8/15/2007

Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 11:17 AM 8/15/2007

due to warranty issues i'm waiting for the nismo suspension to come out but i agree i would love to see some rimmed up coupes

[Kasper08]

Chrome Grille - Pix by Sarah215

[sewright]

Anyone know what is up with the solid 6-spoke wheels in the pics above. All of the 3.5 Coupes that I have seen had the split 6-spoke wheels and I thought the 2.5's were 5 spoke.

[Kasper08]

i dunno either I've seen those rims on a few alti's but I have no clue where they came from

[sewright]

According to what I'm reading on the nissan site, they look like they would be 16" that come with a Coupe with the convenience package...

[Cali 2 Balti G]

Or - they could be the standard steel wheel with bolt on wheel cover.

OK now - who out there in Altima Coupe land has hub caps, come on speak up

Here are the wheel options - EXTERIOR 2.5 BASE1 2.5 S 3.5 SE 3.5 SL HYBRID

Wheels and Tires 16" x 7.0" Steel wheels with bolt-on wheel covers 16" x 7.0" Six-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels [CPSL] 17" x 7.5" Five-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels P215/60TR16 Continental® ContiProContact tires P215/55VR17 Bridgestone® Turanza® EL400 tires


Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 12:26 PM 8/17/2007

[zxe010]

Just giving you a heads up. The radiant silver pic up top is actually precision grey.

[Kasper08]

crap it is lol i didn't notice that one i'll fix it asap

[nhenrichs]

Here is one rimmed up coupe for ya!

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[nhenrichs]

[KayaVibration]

Went a little out of the box on the wheel choice for a Slate Coupe. Everybody in So Cal seems to have Chrome on their car, even Mini Vans. Black or Gun Metal was the choice. Black is also being played out, but still looks good. I went w/ Gun Metal; they look sporty + not too many w/ this car/wheel color combo

I posted a few pics on car domain link below. Like the Coupe they look better in person. Also like the Nissan Slate color, the wheel color changes based on the light conditions

Modified by KayaVibration at 9:02 PM 8/17/2007
Modified by KayaVibration at 9:58 PM 8/17/2007

[Vhernandez919]

KayVIBRATION,

NICE WHEELS, i MUST SAY I'M MORE OF A CHROME KIND OF GIRL, SO I WAS REALLY SURPRISED HOW GOOD THEY LOOKED. LET ME ASK YOU SOMETHING, WHY DIDN'T YOU GO BIGGER? i GUESS WE ALL HAVE OUR PREFERENCES. LOOKS GOOD THOUGH. THANKS FOR SHARING!

[Vhernandez919]

A little something like this:

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[KayaVibration]

KayVIBRATION,

NICE WHEELS, i MUST SAY I'M MORE OF A CHROME KIND OF GIRL, SO I WAS REALLY SURPRISED HOW GOOD THEY LOOKED. LET ME ASK YOU SOMETHING, WHY DIDN'T YOU GO BIGGER? i GUESS WE ALL HAVE OUR PREFERENCES. LOOKS GOOD THOUGH. THANKS FOR SHARING!

Thanks for the compliments. To be honest, we were a little nervous on how they would look, as I have never seen to many painted dark grey wheels and never on a Slate colored car. We were very happy w/ the result and glad we went that direction.

To answer your question regarding the size of the wheels; I did a lot of research and the 18" wheels fit our needs the best. We bought the car for my wife's everyday car and a weekend road trip car. We wanted a car that looked sporty and one that was fun to drive. The #1 priority in chosing the new wheels was performance and #2 was looks. We didn't want to compromise the performance for looks. We actually spent as much on tires as the wheels for this reason. IMO the 18" wheel is perfect for the 3.5 SE. To each their own on what they are looking for out of their car w/ the balance between performance and looks.

I am no expert on car mods and to be honest my only mod before this car was tined windows. I am assuming that I can lower my car a tad to elimenate some of the extra space if needed, as long as it doesn't compromise the driving performance of the car. Anybody w/ lowering advise would be much appreciated .....peace

[psychoffspring]

Could u tell me how 2 take the badges off without having 2 either go 2 the dealer or ruining the paint? Thanks in advance

[Kasper08]

Could u tell me how 2 take the badges off without having 2 either go 2 the dealer or ruining the paint? Thanks in advance

Blow dryer on each badge for about 1-2min then use dental floss to loosen off then slowly rip em off it should be no problem, use a wet rag to get the excess glue off if need be

[psychoffspring]

thanks, appreciate it

[1CleanAltima]

hey every1, new to this forum stuff, jus got my 08 altima coupe on august 18, i basically went to 5 dealers jus to look for an altima...well here it is sitting on 20'' D'Vinci BLade II

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[psychoffspring]

2day i changed the license plate lights with HID bulbs or watever, looks great