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[rosuhere]

hello all

i was in the market to get a car for a while and i finally pulled the trigger last week for a white 2.5s...

it's got all the packages so i'm loving all the amenities since i'm not exactly coming from a luxury car :]

i've spent over $10,000 in mods on my previous car and i was into "spirited" drives and tracking it, but those days are over... i like the fact that my new car runs/rides smooth, gets decent gas mileage, and does not require premium fuel, haha...

i will be going with a black and white theme [like everything else i own] and just make it a little unique...

my bc coils are coming in next week and after i lower it i will be taking it to the body shop to get some work done ~
EDIT: i ended up taking it to the body shop first...



what i have done so far...
/// 18x7.5 +42 enkei lusso wheels
/// 225/45/18 bf goodrich kdw2 tires
/// varrstoen neo chrome extended lug nuts
/// bc coilovers w/ spc rear camber arms
/// tint [35/20]
/// interior led bulbs
/// yellow fog light overlay
/// gt-r start button
/// garax 8000k hid bulbs
/// stillen front lip
/// painted grille surround/roof/rear diffuser [black]
/// custom font license plate bracket
/// debadged trunk

the car is mostly done as of 29JAN2013... just waiting on my custom plates to come in... here is how it stands now:

[T00Ezy]

congrats! on your new purchase of your coupe i wanted a white coupe too but i ended up buying a black looks like a huge dealership in that picture

[rosuhere]

thanks, im still getting used to all the bells and whistles...

its a great, spacious car and im loving it so far :]

i looked at a 3.5 crimson black, but i know i didnt need the v6 and the lower mpgs... also, ive only owned white cars in the past, so why stop now?

i usually dont like black, but the cb is nice, esp under a good light source; it reminds me of a black cherry...

the dealership where i got my car was a decent size, but there are bigger ones around my area...

i drove out 50 miles after seeing it online... i always thought red interior was really cool, so i took this opportunity to own one, haha...

i cant wait to lower it, the wheel well gaps are killing me @_@

[T00Ezy]

yeah mines a red interior too i bought the last remaining one NY since there not being produced anymore. The crimson black looks really good Sano on the forum has it, i have Superblack!yeah the gap is killer, im dropping mine nxt spring. the local dealerships dont do swaps? i would be too excited to drive so many miles LOL

[BRicci]

Welcome! and what work are you getting done?

[rosuhere]

yeah mines a red interior too i bought the last remaining one NY since there not being produced anymore. The crimson black looks really good Sano on the forum has it, i have Superblack!yeah the gap is killer, im dropping mine nxt spring. the local dealerships dont do swaps? i would be too excited to drive so many miles LOL

o0, i thought their black is crimson black, did not even realize they have solid black as well

i asked the first dealer if they can do a dealer trade for me, but they said no since they will lose money on it: the internet price was listed for $6000 off msrp...

i did not mind the drive at all, i was contemplating flying up to idaho last week and driving back in a brz !

Welcome! and what work are you getting done?

thanks Ricci... i have a stillen front lip and an oem trunk spoiler sitting around waiting for it to get installed... i will also be painting some parts black while im at it !

[mmkeller]

Welcome to NICO

[T00Ezy]

i was going to get a BRZ too but the altima coupe was no dissapointment haha well $6000 off msrp is great! i paid invoice for mine:)

[SanoSuKe]

Congrats! Welcome to NICO

[rosuhere]

thanks gang !

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Welcome and congrats on the purchase!

[rosuhere]

Welcome and congrats on the purchase!

thanks

[Ranga14]

Welcome, plan on changing out the wheels?

[rosuhere]

Welcome, plan on changing out the wheels?

as much i want to, i don't want the stockers to go to waste, so i will wait a little while before i get new shoes...

i think the mesh-style looks the best on these ACs, so i will most likely go that route... for now i'm set on the enkei lussos...

[downedzephyr]

welcome to nico!

[rosuhere]

thnx, zephyr!

i'm taking my car to the body shop on monday !

[rosuhere]

a few more stock shots before i get some work done :^]

[rosuhere]

5 days at the shop...

[SanoSuKe]

o.O don't tell me you're painting the roof black!

[rosuhere]

got it back, but i will be going back for the custom license plate bracket and trunk debadge... the spoiler had to be sent back to the seller, so it will be postponed for now ]:

[NoLimitAltima]

Looks good! But why going back to get the trunk debadge? It's a easy DIY

[rosuhere]

well, i need to go back for the bracket anyways, so mind as well have him do it "professionally"...

my DIY days are over, anyways...

with my old car i NEVER took it in for anything [minus the ecu tuning] since it was all self-wrenched...
pretty much the exact opposite with this car, haha

i miss my old car (T_T)

[rosuhere]

cf wrapped some pieces today

[alphapig]

Body looks great!

I would save up now for some nice wheels and coil overs

[rosuhere]

Body looks great!

I would save up now for some nice wheels and coil overs

bc coilovers are sitting in my garage... the only thing keeping me from getting them installed is the fact that my garage has a nasty dip and i should get that taken care of before i go slamming my car

as for the wheels/tires, i don't want my stockers to go to waste, so i will keep them for a little while and save up in the meantime...
i only have 350 miles on the odo, so i have a long way to go, haha ~

[SanoSuKe]

If you're gonna keep your stocks then go ahead, install BC's and get an even 2 inch drop all around. For better handling and you'll be able to go through your driveway. Slamming the car on stocks is gonna look tacky. my 2¢

[T00Ezy]

looking real good might consider doing the cf myself haha didn't think it'll look that appealing

[aphu]

Your front end looks exactly like mine lol

[rosuhere]

If you're gonna keep your stocks then go ahead, install BC's and get an even 2 inch drop all around. For better handling and you'll be able to go through your driveway. Slamming the car on stocks is gonna look tacky. my 2¢

i don't care about handling on this car, it's not a sports car and i almost never drive faster than the posted speed limit [no joke]... i got the coilovers for the sole reason of dumping it to the ground, but i will keep it @ -2" all around for now until i get some new wheels... and as for my driveway, not a chance... i have to go up @ 45-degrees even at stock height to avoid scraping

looking real good might consider doing the cf myself haha didn't think it'll look that appealing

thanks, i used the cheap stuff since my 3m supply ran out...

Your front end looks exactly like mine lol

that's usually what happens when people mod cars with limited after-market support

[rosuhere]

got it debadged and front license plate bracket installed... just waiting for my plates to come in