What are some Cheap Aesthetic Upgrades for the Pathfinder?

[Casutherland42]

As most of you already know, I ask a lot of questions around here. I purchased this 2000 nissan pathfinder without a lick of car knowledge..I still do not know a whole lot, but with your guys help, I am learning.

I am a college student and do not have a huge income, but I would love to do a few minor upgrades to my pathfinder that will help make it look better aesthetically and pleasing to the eye.

Currently the front and rear bumper have some nicks and dings from drivers in parking lots hitting me and not leaving notes. I know that some places and somewhat repair them, but the ultimate fix is to replace the entire bumper, which just isn't worth it to me at the moment. (500-600 repair with paint).

Other than that, I have tried the HID lighting, to find out the the dealership said it was melting my wiring harness. I know that there are other ways around that, such as using a relay harness. So, I might give that another shot. Although, my dad is pretty fed up with me constantly replacing and messing with my lights. He doesn't really want me spending much more money. Wish I could prove him wrong, that HID lighting isn't a "bad" thing for the vehicle.

If you guys have any other recommendations, they would be greatly appreciated. I would love to hear from you guys, and see pictures etc.

Also, links to the products or website that you purchased them from would be nice. That way I can see what all I need to buy, total cost, etc.

Right now here are a few things that I have in find for the car:

1) Fix any "not mechanically sound" part on the car.
2) Fix any dents, scratches etc on the paint.
3) Replace halogens with HID lighting.
4) Replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs.
5) Put a minor lift kit on the car.
6) Replace tires with larger tires that fill the wheel well better.
7) Work some on interior (replace floor mats, etc.)
8) One thing that I want the most, but am not sure I can afford. Put Magnaflow Dual Exhaust on the pathy.

So far, all I have done is plastidip the wheels, which actually looks pretty dang good. (Except when it rains and they get mud on the black).

That is the order, to some extent, that I would like to replace and work on my 2000 Nissan Pathfinder.

To give you guys an idea, the pathfinder is a Silver color.

Ill try and post some pictures later.

[PathyProject]

As far as minor dents are concerned you should contact a paintless dent removal shop. They get little dings out. Since I work at a car dealership I get a major discount. I have like 35 or so small dents all over my ride, and the paintless dent guy is only charging me $250 to get them all out.

[Alfredo24.pr]

painting the grill will make it look nice.

also headlights blacked out but its more expensive.

[reckless1]

I like wind deflectors. My favorite is the front brush guard

[yngw13]

I think changing the coils front and back for the highest possible (2"?)
lift...

then maybe you can add some rear reverse assist lights...or a backup cam...

[PathyProject]

Also you should buy Altezza lights or black out your lights. Putting aftermarket lights on your ride improve the appearance significantly.

[Casutherland42]

Also you should buy Altezza lights or black out your lights. Putting aftermarket lights on your ride improve the appearance significantly.

Where can I purchase those? Do those just come in taillights?

[Casutherland42]

Well I bought a pair of VOLT HID Headlights. Supposed to be some of the best, and never melt harness's or blow fuses lol. Hopefully they are worth to $110 price tag for low beams.

[Casutherland42]

http://www.kbcarstuff.com/Volt-HID-Digi ... dp-hid.htm


Here is the link to the ones that I bought.

[hotdawwgman]

The Altezza lights are just not my cup of Tea

[bryanmenard]

Weathertech OR Husky Liner floor mats are a great investment and aren't that expensive and work wonders to cover old carpet and protect from further spills. I love mine. ($100 approximately, cheaper if you get em used)

A headlight restoration kit (I recommend the Sylvania one sold by the bulb section) goes a long way to improving your look and isn't expensive. (Under $20)

Sanding and Painting your wiper arms makes a big improvement in the look over worn out ones with the paint peeling. Cost: Your labor, plus some sandpaper and a can of spray paint.

Replace your cluster bulbs with LED bulbs. Go to superbrightleds.com and get a set of new ones...not expensive and make your gauges so beautiful at night.

[Casutherland42]

Weathertech OR Husky Liner floor mats are a great investment and aren't that expensive and work wonders to cover old carpet and protect from further spills. I love mine. ($100 approximately, cheaper if you get em used)

A headlight restoration kit (I recommend the Sylvania one sold by the bulb section) goes a long way to improving your look and isn't expensive. (Under $20)

Sanding and Painting your wiper arms makes a big improvement in the look over worn out ones with the paint peeling. Cost: Your labor, plus some sandpaper and a can of spray paint.

Replace your cluster bulbs with LED bulbs. Go to superbrightleds.com and get a set of new ones...not expensive and make your gauges so beautiful at night.

How hard is it to remove the gauge box with MPH etc in the front?

[Towncivilian]

how-to-replace-instrument-cluster-lamps-t461756.html

[PathyProject]

Also you should buy Altezza lights or black out your lights. Putting aftermarket lights on your ride improve the appearance significantly.

Where can I purchase those? Do those just come in taillights?

You can buy them online, like on Ebay. As far as headlights are concerned, I don't know. I have the pre-facelift Pathfinder and the only headlights I can find are JDM lights. They cost about $500! Also I hear you have to do alot of fabrication and sodering to install them, so I decided against getting them.

[zach7685]

Altezza taillights not my cup of tea See if you can get a soft close spring from a junkyard Donner for the glove box. I got Blue tint exterior mirrors from a qx4 cant wait to install.