I have recently placed an order on the oh so rare 6MT 3.5 A/C. It is currently on a train and being transported to Vancouver Down Town Nissan where I will claim ownership of it. It is as the title states, White with Black interior with the spoiler.
My question now is..... What should I begin with on this lovely machine? I have audio equipment set aside that I will most likely intergrate into it. Interior lighting that I will change. I want to make this vehicle unique and my own.
Tint is already on the project but in terms of appearance and parts I dont know where I should start... This is more of a budget build then anything and I dont want to go TOO crazy... I would like a Cold air (Nismo? AEM? Injen?) and Exhaust (Custom? Stillen? Greddy?) Something moderate sounding but not deafening... Hopefully Lowered as well (Eibach? Tein?)... Where is a good place to start and estimated costs? Advice and input greatly appreciated. (eBay isnt helping too much) I also want to put in heads and tails however I am not familiar on the installs on those 2 parts... If someone could help with steps that would be great
UPDATES ::
-Listed Mods-
Tinted all around
Eibach Lowering Springs
RL Y-Pipe
RL Short Throw Shifter
RL Front Strut Bar
RL Rear Sway Bar
RL End Links
RL Traction Kit
RL Grounding Kit
GReddy Spectrum Elite
NISMO Intake
Colour Matched Molded Stillen Lip
Colour Matched C-Mod Grill
Colour Matched Custom fiberglass eyelids
Semi Gloss black Rear Diffuser
Interior LED conversion (vanity, map lights, dome light, glove box, door lights, LP lights, Footwell lights)
Custom Blue LED Push Start
Doc's Custom LED Kickplate
Razo 96 Shift knob
Painted Gloss Black Roof
Self Made Customized Headlights - Matte black housing + Colour matched Shrouds
3k HID Fog Lights
8k Halogen DRL/HBL
Full Debadge
Time Line
May 1, 2012 : Picked up Stillen Lip Spoiler
May 4, 2012 : Received C-MOD Grille
May 10, 2012 : Delivery of my vehicle. Fun stuff zipped around and first "mod" that I had on hand was the vanity mirror lights changed to LEDs.... thatll shut the female passenger up about how "dim" the lights are...
May 11, 2012 : Picked up G2 Caliper Paint (in red) this stuff is sweet and easy to work with claims it can withstand heat up to 900 degrees. 2 stage paint.
Nismo Cold Air Intake (oh yeah.. i went there)
May 12, 2012 : Custom Made Fiberglass Eyelids ( http://www.ebay.ca/itm/290618416427?ssP ... 1439.l2649 ) and Carbon Fiber License Plate holders. Both installed, Eyelids paints black as it looks real freaking good that way without the colour matching. Rear diffuser painted black.
May 19, 2012 : Nismo Cold Air Intake installed, A total of 45 Minutes to self install (including loss of bolts and tools and fishing for them) REV MOAR!!!!, Carbon Fiber Plates trimmed to show registration decals (to avoid unnecessary tickets)
May 21-24, 2012 : Scheduled time to go to the Paint shop to have spoiler installed, Stillen Front Lip - Semi Gloss Black, Eyelids - Semi Gloss Black, C-Mod Grille - Colour Matched + installations. (rear diffuser will be repainted to colour match the semi gloss so there's consistency)
May - 24, 2012 : Vehicle picked up, Gunna need a bit of waxing and polish but overall very happy with results. Photo Shoot with buddy tomorrow. Curious as to how to solve this CMod grille gap.
Turns out it needs the support bar to hold it all up.
May 25, 2012 : Entered discussions with XenonSE-R for his Greddy Cat Back.... Soon =3
May 29, 2012 : Eibach Lowering Springs have been ordered and awaiting arrival.
May 30, 2012 : Greddy Exhaust... PAIDDDD Thanks XenonSE-R
May 31, 2012 : Tint All around + Windshield Strip scheduled. 5% for the backs and windshield strip, 20% for the front doors, and Matte Black tint for the tails (and spoiler light). This is going to be sweet.
Greddy Spectrum Elite is in the mail! on its way to my shipping warehouse ^^ oh godddddddddddddddddddddd I need to change my pants
June 5, 2012 : Final agreements made with Joe from Racingline. Pretty much EVERYTHING in his inventory for the Altima Coupe except lowering springs have been purchased + I get a free hoodie
. Meet up on June 6, 2012.June 6, 2012 : Went to get my Greddy Exhaust courtesy of XenonSE-R, Eibach Lowering springs, and met with Joe locally to pick up Everything but his springs. Later that night, Grounding Kit, Short Throw, and Strut bar was installed.... Didn't feel much of a difference in the Grounding Kit (not even sure what "feeling" for) Short Throw shift was an interesting mod, I feel it and so far like it. Strut bar... Looks nice... But I'm on the fence about it.
June 7, 2012 : Y-Pipe and Greddy Exhaust went in.... I masturbated to the sound. Enough said.
June 10, 2012 : Interior Foot well lights (blue), 3 K HID Fog light kit, and Some brighter Whiter halogen lights for my DRL/Hibeams going in!
Springs, Swaybar, Endlinks, and Traction kit will be installed later at a shop.... Lets see how my paycheck late June.
After much delay.. Im back on track. Cars going in the shop tomorrow (July 11, 2012) for End links, Sway bar, Traction Kit, and Eibach Lowering.
July 11, 2012 : Everything has been installed, RSB has been installed on tight setting, endlinkgs in place, traction kit and Eibachs in. Im impressed, Still at work but took the car around real quick and can feel the difference. Have little bit of negative camber nothing extravagent... Like it. Eibachs, look great... Wish i went lower in the front regardless but either way. Still good (maybe i should save for teins and just put the fronts in XD nah... save it for the baby... or coilovers) Thats the end of the road for this Spring/Summer mod fever. The rims and Audio come next year... or maybe during the winter when i decide the sub sitting in my room is collecting too much dust...
July 23, 2012 : Received Docs Illuminated Custom Kick Plates, now for a sunny day to install.
July 24, 2012 : Docs 1 of a kind Illuminated Kickplates INSTALLED!!!
July 31, 2012 : Picked up my Razo 96 Shift Knob weighing 340G. Its at least 3 times heavier then what the stock weighs and the change is felt immediately. Love it. Now the shifter just needs to be about an inch shorter.
August 12, 2012 : I ended up removing the matte black tint on the tails. Having to dumb down the front driver/passenger windows tint shade... Turning the tails gloss black once time from work permits. Purchased T5 / 74 sized LED for Glove box holder and a multitude of pre wired Blue LED bulbs to put through out the ride (ac vents etc etc)
August 17, 2012 : ;'( Got hit while parked
September 7, 2012 : Buddies called up wanting to do a mini meet after work. 11:00PM Comes around and I'm there, From changing 2 LED bulbs on 1 car, and cracking open head lights on another,
My car ended up getting LED's and and fancy new push button
Another car got Grounding Kit and MOAR LEDS
and what should have been a 4 hour run/fun meet, we ended up staying up till 8:00 in the morning LOLS
Glove box now has a T5 tri LED bulb, Trunk now has a bright white (from blue), Map lights changed to even WHITER lights (omg im blind) and the fancy new push botton is BLUE!!!
September 10, 2012 : Car is booked to go into the shop for repairs and get the Lip somewhat molded into the front bumper and colour matched, Eyelids colour matched and trimmed up, New CMOD replacement repainted and installed, Roof repainted. Pictures will follow when it returns. I believe i will be able to get during repair pictures as well... Oh yeah... and the head lights will be opened up for Angel eyes, colour match, and black housing.
September 12, 2012 : Headlights were found to be damaged and Insurance will be replacing both. The damaged housings have been opened with the innards prepped and all etc etc. Gone to the shop the following day for matte black/colour matched chrome trims.
September 18, 2012 : Picking up the car today at 18:15 Pacific time... I am EXCITED AS SHIET
September 21, 2012 : Ran power lines through the ride readying up for some audio. Hole sawed a perfect hole for 4GA to go through. Hole was drilled right next to the sun roof drain plug thing
September 24, 2012 : Additional Pictures of After shop fix - Engine cover colour matched and Molded Lip.
September 26, 2012 : Accident... T-Boned at an intersection while turning left.....
I did not take the pictures, I was carried out on a spine board after the accident..... I am livid, and very upset at the moment....
December 13-15, 2012 : Finally had time to work on my head lights. was actually a grueling task (started midnight, finished at 4 with lots of procrastination and "think play"
PICS!!
What's on the table and at stake. OEM heads + a torn apart head light innards with the works done
Mock up of what is done. Matte Black housing + Colour matched shrouds
OEM Headlight Breakdown
Mock fitup (no sealant yet)
Semi completed project. I have a special surprise which will be revealed once everything is together (ie car is back)
Car has been deemed a total loss, i hope this build thread inspires and answers questions for others. feel free to message or post ill help in any way i can. Thinking of an older FX35 or possibly a 240SX.... Maybe even a G37 or 370Z who knows.. i do love the VQ engines....
Remaining items
3.5 Eibach Springs - 180
RL Front and Rear Endlinks - 180
White Painted C-Mod - 200
White Custom 1 of a kind Head lights - Negotiable - be reasonable, don't offer something stupid "$100 a light" I'll give you some screws for that price.
Doc's Carbon Fiber blue "Altima" kick plates - Negotiable - again, be reasonable it's a rare piece and it's BRAND NEW
Greddy Spectrum ELITE Catback Exhaust - Negotiable
RL Y-Pipe - 200
AEM rebranded "Nismo" Intake (3.5) - 200
Custom Fiberglass Eyelids (white) - 100
PM me for and negotiations. Local pick ups preferred - Shipping Costs is to be covered by buyer
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