Thats right guys, the SEMA Altima Turbo Coupe is our Ride of the Month. The first Altima Coupe of its kind and a well deserved congratulations. Running an Artisan Performance GTK-650 Turbo kit putting down in outstanding 457.2 hp at the wheels. Take a look at the article from our homepage for the full list of modifications and the story behind it.
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (BMAR240SX)
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Did they make a custom fit hood for this yet? Or does it still fly by without one?
Did they make a custom fit hood for this yet? Or does it still fly by without one?
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (nismofool)
It has a hood (per the Mod list) but unfortunately I did not have a picture of it....
Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (nismofool)
here's the hood guys :
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (mcheddadi)
Cool. That's something they did not provide....
You have a link to other pix without the cardomain logo's?
You have a link to other pix without the cardomain logo's?
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (mcheddadi)
ugh....i'm not feeling it... I know the hood has to have a bulge, but i think they could've designed something a lil bit better. I'll eventually like it soon enough knowing myself...just gotta give myself some time lol.
Great find mcheddadi!
Great find mcheddadi!
Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (audtatious)
audtatious wrote:Cool. That's something they did not provide....
You have a link to other pix without the cardomain logo's?
there you go
Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (mcheddadi)
That hood sure is different, not sure if i like it. Might have looked better if the bump continued kind of like on the old Talons and Eclipses. Definitely one of a kind and kudos to them for making it unique.
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (SHIFT_COUPE)
nothing short of insane. quite possibly the nicest nissan i've seen. wonder what the cost is for these upgrades would be? prolly near 25k at least. the hood is different but i could live with it for that much hpw. sign me up, i'll drop her off in houston in the morning.
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (08altima35)
Rims are sweet.
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (08altima35)
No, not anywhere near $25K for a turbo setup I would think somewhere around the $6-$7K range if you factor in the cost of the hood. I don't think that hood will ever grow on me.
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (generic808)
It's a SEMA show car so who knows what the final kit will be like
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (audtatious)
i really like it alot something i havent seen but what about rain/snow getting in the turbo
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (II Knucklez II)
Great choice for ride of the month.
1. Too bad you can't close the bonnet on that thing...turbo is in the way.2. Not into those wheels.
1. Too bad you can't close the bonnet on that thing...turbo is in the way.2. Not into those wheels.
Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (SHIFT_2.5S)
OMG, that hood looks awesome!! (at least from the front)
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Re: (LongBeachCoupe)
Didn't see the hood....looks pretty nice.
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (SHIFT_2.5S)
I contacted Artisan Performance and they said Turbo Kit for the coupe will be available Feb 1st pricing tbd.
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (II Knucklez II)
I highly doubt that this car will ever see rain much less snow.II Knucklez II wrote:i really like it alot something i havent seen but what about rain/snow getting in the turbo
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A subtle looking bulge like this one would be awesome!
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I'm sure the production kit won't need a custom hood.
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any news on a CVT version? some people say CVT can't handle a turbo but didn't they say they were working on a CVT one?
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Re: NICO Ride of the Month goes to.... (GreyZone)
after looking at it a couple times now, i'd have to say the hood is sick! nothing that i've ever seen before and this car just looks like a beast. wheels to body kit to engine compartment look great. the seats could be better, but i'm not knocking anything on this car.a ten in my book
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OK Gentlemen....
The kit shown on the ROTM SEMA car is a "show" kit and will not be the production kit. The Artisan production kit will not need a new hood and development is being done as I write this. The production kit should be ready the 2nd week of February. The kit is currently being developed on a 6mt vehicle and they will probably try to see what is needed for CVT-equipped cars at a later timeframe.
The Fox body kit (which was not ready for SEMA) for the Altima Coupe is currently available on bodykits.com. You can order the whole kit or get "parts and pieces". The full kit consists of a new front bumper, side skirts and rear side caps.
The kit shown on the ROTM SEMA car is a "show" kit and will not be the production kit. The Artisan production kit will not need a new hood and development is being done as I write this. The production kit should be ready the 2nd week of February. The kit is currently being developed on a 6mt vehicle and they will probably try to see what is needed for CVT-equipped cars at a later timeframe.
The Fox body kit (which was not ready for SEMA) for the Altima Coupe is currently available on bodykits.com. You can order the whole kit or get "parts and pieces". The full kit consists of a new front bumper, side skirts and rear side caps.
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