Venom_Rogue Photo Trail 6/18/08

[Venom_Rogue]

This will be the beginning of my photo trail.

As I update with new parts I will take new pictures of the progress of my car.

The car was purchased on 5/30/08

06/22/08 *HIDs Installed*-Techone 5000k H11 HID Kit



06/18/08 *Parts Added*-Infiniti 18x8 +30 G35 Coupe Aluminum Wheels (235/55 18 Tires)-Full Window Tint-3" Chrome Exhaust Tip



Thanks for looking!


Modified by Venom_Rogue at 8:36 PM 6/22/2008

[Lewy]

looks great. Could you take a picture of the back, so I can see the stance?

[philipa_240sx]

Have you figured out how to install the front hub caps yet? I had the same problem with the long spindles on my Altima. The first set of aftermarket wheels I tried would not allow the hub caps to be installed. I had to switch to a different style.

[Venom_Rogue]

The only thing I can think of is getting a 10-15mm spacer for the fronts, I have not seen any other nissan wheel caps that would bulge enough to clear the axle spindle.

[ShawnQ]

Love the wheels - what did you spend on them, if you don't mind me asking?

SQ

[EddNog]

Shweetness!

-Ed

[Venom_Rogue]

$325 w/ Toyo Proxes ZR tires

The Toyo's were too low profile for the G (225/45 and 245/45), I had them switch it out with 235/55.

Secondly TPMS's are a pain in the butt. Each car has its own unique "frequency" and will only read TPM's that have been programmed for that car.

The G35 Wheels came with TPMS, which I thought were universal and would be recognized by the computer but the computer threw the code.

From what I have read, I could have gone to Nissan and had the TPMS from the G35 wheels "reprogrammed", but this would have cost over $100.

So I went to my tire guy had the Rogue TPMS switched onto these wheels and at the same time changed the tires out to a more appropriate size.

NO MORE TPMS LIGHT!!!!

[Palmateer]

Have you ever seen any lowered trucks?

The next step should be DROPPING that suspension height, no?

[EddNog]

Quite a few of us are waiting to lower our Rogues, but the only known option so far are the sport springs from H&R, which, the last time I checked, still haven't gone into actual production, despite there being a part number in H&R's catalogue for them.

-Ed

[Venom_Rogue]

Im actually digging the higher stance!

[Direwolf]

Quick noob question for ya:

As someone who has never modded a car and has 0 clue with anything, where did you get the 3" chrome exhaust for the Rogue? How does it mount on? I have a Gotham Gray Rogue S model I plan on tweeking out and just going to start with little upgrades such as the exhaust chrome tip, grille, etc. Thanks for the info!

[kots]

Quick noob question for ya:

As someone who has never modded a car and has 0 clue with anything, where did you get the 3" chrome exhaust for the Rogue? How does it mount on? I have a Gotham Gray Rogue S model I plan on tweeking out and just going to start with little upgrades such as the exhaust chrome tip, grille, etc. Thanks for the info!

I have the S model too and bought a 3" Stainless Steel Exhaust for less than $20 shipped on eBay. Make sure the diameter is 2.5" or larger. If getting the 2.5", I think it's best to apply after you drive your car for a while as it's easier to slide it in when the pipe is warmer. The tip secures by tightening two bolts on the sides.

[Venom_Rogue]

Got mine from Advance Discount Auto Parts.

It is a 3" Stainless Steel Tip ~ $20.

You can go in the store and ask one of the associates if you can try out a few tips to see what fits and looks best.

Mine has 3 bolts that you loosen to fit onto the stock pipe then tighten back up to hold in place. I only use two bolts though.

[Bacon]

good start... I'm debating between the 19" g35 wheels or the 20 fx45 wheels...

[HGS]

$325 w/ Toyo Proxes ZR tires

If you mean $325 for 4 wheels and tires I'm in. Where can I get them ?

Or, is $325 the price for one wheel + tire ? Was there a trade in for the stock wheel and tire ?

[philipa_240sx]

Venom_Rogue would have to answer, but I suspect he bought the wheels & tires from a G35 owner parting them out. OEM wheels from the dealer are far more expensive than $325 apiece... try $500-$700 each. And I don't think they will take trades.

I suggest browsing the classifieds here on NICO to find wheels for sale. You can also try Auto Recycling/Salvage yards.

[Venom_Rogue]

I bought them locally from a G35 owner who upgraded their wheels. It was $325 for the entire set with tires.

If you look at the classified of Nico Forums, Fresh Alloy, 6mt.net, these are all nissan/infiniti forums and many owners sell factory alloys for pretty decent price.

Originally I was looking for 20" FX wheels, however wanted to find wheels that I could use the nissan emblem still.

[audtatious]

I picked up a set of new G35 18's off ebay (hyper silver) for just over 500 delivered and they included "generic" center caps so I did not have to swap the factory center caps over to the new wheels.

What are your next upgrades?

[Venom_Rogue]

I have the chrome grill ordered and should be coming in pretty soon.

Looking to get the spoiler in a few weeks also.

[audtatious]

Good deal

Seems the G35 rims really look good on just about any Nissan product.