Altima Coupe Exterior Mods

Post by **charliexboi** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:03 pm

How would i go about removing the wind deflector from my sun roof??

are there any complex steps

Post by **johnny_d** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 5:13 pm

there are 3 screws on the wind deflector, use a 10mm wrench or pair of pliers to hold the nuts below and use a phillip screw driver to unscrew the screw from the top. You should be able to free the deflector after unscrewing. There maybe some tape that keeps the brackets in place, just be patience and use ur nail or something that is not sharp and remove them.

Post by **LC_FLY** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:07 pm

I'm digging you're spoiler selection! Very cool! It almost looks like the scion TC spoilers... would you mind sharing where you got it from?!

Post by **LC_FLY** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:09 pm

Awww... my bad, that previoius post was re: AZCOUPE....

Post by **dldjros69** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:33 pm

Yo LC, i like your wheels, they r phat. U ever think of debadging ur car????

Post by **SHIFT_2.5S** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:43 pm

LC_fly has a HUGE signature pic. Only a matter of time before SHIFT_COUPE makes his move...
Modified by SHIFT_2.5S at 5:52 PM 10/26/2007

Post by **LC_FLY** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 1:53 pm

LMAO!!!!!! who's SHIFT_COUPE?! lol the only reason it's freaking giamormous is cuz i couldn't figure out how to make it smaller... and yea I've been rocking the "no emblems" look since like the first week i got the car, that sig pic is from a few days before it was done... feel free to check out the car domain page....

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2679949

Post by **jEzTeR** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:52 pm

Great thrad!

Post by **windhaven** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:30 am

Hey guys,

Sorry if this is repetitive on the rims category of discussion. I tried to review the thread completely to get info but still have some questions. So far I have learned the following:

1) Recommended offset - +35 to +45, +35 may be scary.2) Biggest challenge - Avoiding Fender Scrap3) Pivot angle4) That we're pretty safe for up to 20" rims as long as we pick the right tires.

BTW - Here is the wheel that I'm contemplating right now: They are R-1 Racing HYPE 19x8.5 +35 Offset

But, I'm not clear if the above size will work. My target is to put on 245/35R19's on the rims.

So, I guess what i'm asking is:

a) What do you all think about the rims (Go/No-Go?)?b) Will the above specs work? Specifically, Rim width increasing to 8.5" from 7.5", 35mm Offset, 245/35's(BTW - On 1010Tires.com I found an offset calculator that tells you the mm impact of a change in Tire width when compared to Offset changes. http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp )

As always, your feedback is much appreciated.

-- Wind
Modified by windhaven at 10:51 AM 10/28/2007

Post by **windhaven** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:03 am

Hey All,

Another ridiculous mod by yours truly ..... flame if you wish....

Yes, I know, there isn't even the reasonable possibility that there is anything NISMO on my car right now ....

Post by **LC_FLY** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:16 am

Hey Windheaven... I say go with the wheels, it'll look very sport-tuner-ish, if you know what i mean?! if you're planning to go with the 19's you'll have NO PROBLEM! I've got 20X8.5 245/45 and i have no rubbing issues even with 4 people in the car and a full trunk. The only thing i do think is going to cause a problem is if i ever decide to lower the car, but only in the rear, i don't think i'll have enough clearance in the fenders... BUMMER! Also, food for thought.... I've heard that you can put up 22's on these, but my humble opinion thats a bit EXCESSIVE!

Post by **Smoktout** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:20 am

18" Racing Hart C3 wheels with 225/40/18 Toyo Proxes 4

Post by **mcheddadi** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:21 am

windhaven wrote:Hey All,

Another ridiculous mod by yours truly ..... flame if you wish....

Yes, I know, there isn't even the reasonable possibility that there is anything NISMO on my car right now ....

*flames*

Post by **LC_FLY** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:24 am

smokeout: I'm digging the style, but i think you should have gone bigger...

Post by **Smoktout** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:07 am

LC_FLY wrote:smokeout: I'm digging the style, but i think you should have gone bigger...

I do agree that the 18s dont quite fill out the wheel well, but i didn't want to sacrifice ride quality.

It would look really sick if it was lowered 2 or 3 inches

Post by **windhaven** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:22 pm

LC,

What was your offset?

-- Wind

Post by **windhaven** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:23 pm

I like those rims, a lower would do you well.-- Wind

Post by **johnny_d** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:07 pm

windhaven wrote:Hey All,

Another ridiculous mod by yours truly ..... flame if you wish....

Yes, I know, there isn't even the reasonable possibility that there is anything NISMO on my car right now ....

You can buy some Nismo shoulder pad

Post by **lilturtl17** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:15 pm

so according to my dealer (universal city nissan) there is going to be a nismo spoiler coming out for the coupe, i have yet to see pics though and i've been looking. so if anyone knows what its gonna look like, it would be more than appreciated.. i'm sure it's gonna look bad asssssssss!!

Post by **mcheddadi** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:59 am

lilturtl17 wrote:so according to my dealer (universal city nissan) there is going to be a nismo spoiler coming out for the coupe, i have yet to see pics though and i've been looking. so if anyone knows what its gonna look like, it would be more than appreciated.. i'm sure it's gonna look bad asssssssss!!

Yeah it's already out in Canada, but they didn't mention it being NISMO, still its the official one from Nissan: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2922733

Post by **windhaven** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:58 am

johnny_d wrote:

You can buy some Nismo shoulder pad

LMFAO

Post by **SHIFT_COUPE** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:11 am

Windhaven. Holy large sig!!

Would you mind resizing it? 600x200 Max. Thank ya! Hotness though

Post by **windhaven** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:21 am

SC,

Had to out do you somehow, but I'll adjust ASAP.

Post by **windhaven** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:03 am

Hey All,

Just got my new wheels in, tires are on the way. Here's a comparison:

Before - Stock:

After - Moda MD2 - 19x8.5 +45 Offset

The R-1's wouldn't fit according to 1010Tires so these are my second choice.

What do you think?-- Wind

Post by **windhaven** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:07 pm

BTW - Please rate the center hub-cover on these, can't decide if I want to turn them black on the inside vs. white.

Thoughts?-- Wind

Post by **generic808** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:41 pm

I think you should just leave them as is.

Post by **mcheddadi** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:20 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

"NEW CHROME RIMS

NITTO SPORTS TIRES

AMAZING RED DASH KIT

MATCHING COLOR SPOILER

TINTED WINDOWS

CHROME BILLET GRILLE TOP/BOTTOM

and several other smaller things, like the chrome trim that I put around the fender of where the wheels are, and Fender Vents, and chrome trim around the door."

Bad taste?

Post by **LongBeachCoupe** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:39 am

LC...20's with 45 profile tires? Isnt that significantly over the diameter?!

Post by **mcheddadi** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:45 am

what do you guys think about doing the same eye treatment as the Artisanperformance Altima coupe?

here's a photoshop:

Post by **LongBeachCoupe** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:47 am

Whats the difference in the headlights??

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