pics of my new 95 red/clear tails......
12-25-2002, 04:35 PM
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Re: Re: HOW!!!!
Originally posted by paulspeed95
I bought em off Chris(MaxedOut) on the org. They're like brand new I just can't wait to put em on my car.
I bought em off Chris(MaxedOut) on the org. They're like brand new I just can't wait to put em on my car.
I think I will try to make them since I doubt I can buy them. Who here has recommendations on how-to's or has tips?
Thanks.
12-25-2002, 05:50 PM
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Re: Re: Re: HOW!!!!
No he doesn't make them. I think he just bought em brand new from David L.
They're really not that hard to make. Buy 'all clears' somewhere(not sure where tho) and paint or tape the bottom half to match the inner lights. I think painting them will look better. Doing this is much cheaper and less time consuming than looking for a used pair on the org. I just got really lucky.
If it makes you feel better, when I take them off to sell the car(in about 3 years) you can have them
They're really not that hard to make. Buy 'all clears' somewhere(not sure where tho) and paint or tape the bottom half to match the inner lights. I think painting them will look better. Doing this is much cheaper and less time consuming than looking for a used pair on the org. I just got really lucky.
If it makes you feel better, when I take them off to sell the car(in about 3 years) you can have them
12-26-2002, 02:54 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: HOW!!!!
Originally posted by paulspeed95
No he doesn't make them. I think he just bought em brand new from David L.
They're really not that hard to make. Buy 'all clears' somewhere(not sure where tho) and paint or tape the bottom half to match the inner lights. I think painting them will look better. Doing this is much cheaper and less time consuming than looking for a used pair on the org. I just got really lucky.
If it makes you feel better, when I take them off to sell the car(in about 3 years) you can have them
No he doesn't make them. I think he just bought em brand new from David L.
They're really not that hard to make. Buy 'all clears' somewhere(not sure where tho) and paint or tape the bottom half to match the inner lights. I think painting them will look better. Doing this is much cheaper and less time consuming than looking for a used pair on the org. I just got really lucky.
If it makes you feel better, when I take them off to sell the car(in about 3 years) you can have them
12-26-2002, 03:10 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: HOW!!!!
Originally posted by TheMax95
They will look the same. Just take your time and make it look good.
They will look the same. Just take your time and make it look good.
12-26-2002, 04:24 PM
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davidL7 tails are painted from the inside of the lense, and i think from what he says, he opens the 95-96 clear tails and spray paints the bottom lense with VANS red taillamp spray i think???
From looking at the 95-96 stock tails really closely, I think the red color actually comes from the inside of the lense and not on the outside... Of course 95-96 stock tail lenses aren't spray painted cuz its actually the color of the lense.
However, if you look closely, I think the color comes from the opposite side of the lense... the outer portion of the lense that you can touch is clear i think while opposite inner side is red... make sense???
Not sure if anyone here would agree with me, but hey, that's what I noticed....
From looking at the 95-96 stock tails really closely, I think the red color actually comes from the inside of the lense and not on the outside... Of course 95-96 stock tail lenses aren't spray painted cuz its actually the color of the lense.
However, if you look closely, I think the color comes from the opposite side of the lense... the outer portion of the lense that you can touch is clear i think while opposite inner side is red... make sense???
Not sure if anyone here would agree with me, but hey, that's what I noticed....
12-26-2002, 04:59 PM
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yo nice clears man.. hehe i'll show u some pics of it on my car from befor.e.. i miss em!! i hope u have fun with em..
they are in PRISTINE condition.. i take car of my stuff hehe..
hehehe ya.. i bought em from David L's group deal about 1 yr ago i think.. i had to wait close to 3 months to get them... not many people have them..
u can try to do them yourself.. but it never coems out right.. david L's always come out great..
if ur gonna try to do em.. try and pick up.. Van's Candy Apple Red spray paint... i think a couple coats of that and it will be good..
they are in PRISTINE condition.. i take car of my stuff hehe..
hehehe ya.. i bought em from David L's group deal about 1 yr ago i think.. i had to wait close to 3 months to get them... not many people have them..
u can try to do them yourself.. but it never coems out right.. david L's always come out great..
if ur gonna try to do em.. try and pick up.. Van's Candy Apple Red spray paint... i think a couple coats of that and it will be good..
12-27-2002, 09:49 PM
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ahem!, all thanks to me. I convinced him to get them even though he was broke!!
and he listened to me and got rid of those huge ugly orange!
and he listened to me and got rid of those huge ugly orange!
Originally posted by MaxedOut
yo nice clears man.. hehe i'll show u some pics of it on my car from befor.e.. i miss em!! i hope u have fun with em..
they are in PRISTINE condition.. i take car of my stuff hehe..
hehehe ya.. i bought em from David L's group deal about 1 yr ago i think.. i had to wait close to 3 months to get them... not many people have them..
u can try to do them yourself.. but it never coems out right.. david L's always come out great..
if ur gonna try to do em.. try and pick up.. Van's Candy Apple Red spray paint... i think a couple coats of that and it will be good..
yo nice clears man.. hehe i'll show u some pics of it on my car from befor.e.. i miss em!! i hope u have fun with em..
they are in PRISTINE condition.. i take car of my stuff hehe..
hehehe ya.. i bought em from David L's group deal about 1 yr ago i think.. i had to wait close to 3 months to get them... not many people have them..
u can try to do them yourself.. but it never coems out right.. david L's always come out great..
if ur gonna try to do em.. try and pick up.. Van's Candy Apple Red spray paint... i think a couple coats of that and it will be good..
12-28-2002, 01:13 PM
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They look great, anyone know where I can get a set of clears. I tried Nopi not to long ago but got the run around.
Any help would be appreciated. Or maybe someone would like to sell me a pair, but that's like a snow ***** chance in ... well you know.
Any help would be appreciated. Or maybe someone would like to sell me a pair, but that's like a snow ***** chance in ... well you know.
12-28-2002, 02:05 PM
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Originally posted by TheMax95
That's some cool info in your sig.
That's some cool info in your sig.
The first is from 2001, the rest reffer to the 4th gen, and remember the VQ was just recently named on the top ten for the 9th year in a row.
Ward's Auto World, January 2001 - For the seventh year in a row, Nissan's VQ motor--which powers the new Pathfinder, Maxima/Infiniti I30 and the new Z--was named to Ward's Auto World's "Ten Best Engines of the Year" award list. The VQ is the only engine in the world to receive the award every year since the list has been compiled. In speaking of the VQ, Ward's said, "We've said it before and we'll say it again. There isn't a better V6 in automotivedom--regardless of price." Joining the VQ on the list were powerplants from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Ford and GM
Automobile Magazine, September 1995 - Four Seasons Test
"The Nissan Maxima has one of the world's truly great engines….There are few cars that I will unhesitatingly recommend to someone who is looking for a new car. I put the Nissan Maxima into that category the first time I drove one. After our four-season experience, it is still in that category."
Automobile Magazine, 1995
"We were not ready for the Maxima SE. It just knocked us out. We expected refinement and maturity that come with a freshly redesigned car, but we weren't expecting greatness."
Motor Trend, February 1995
One of the technical high points of the '95 Maxima is its new V-6 engine, which is standard in all models. This new VQ powerplant is similar in configuration to the VG-series it replaces: Both are 3.0-liter 24-valve DOHC 60-degree sixes. But that's where the parallels end. The revolutionary VQ is smaller, lighter, cleaner, cheaper to build, and easier to maintain. It also makes more power and torque yet delivers better fuel economy."
Awards: (For 95)
Motor Trend Import Car of the Year February 1995
Automobile Magazine All-Stars List February 1995
Car & Driver Ten Best Cars January 1995
Enjoy!!
Great looking tail lights again TheMax
12-28-2002, 02:28 PM
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I am guessing your talking to me, here is some more. Sorry to be OT
The first is from 2001, the rest reffer to the 4th gen, and remember the VQ was just recently named on the top ten for the 9th year in a row.
Ward's Auto World, January 2001 - For the seventh year in a row, Nissan's VQ motor--which powers the new Pathfinder, Maxima/Infiniti I30 and the new Z--was named to Ward's Auto World's "Ten Best Engines of the Year" award list. The VQ is the only engine in the world to receive the award every year since the list has been compiled. In speaking of the VQ, Ward's said, "We've said it before and we'll say it again. There isn't a better V6 in automotivedom--regardless of price." Joining the VQ on the list were powerplants from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Ford and GM
Automobile Magazine, September 1995 - Four Seasons Test
"The Nissan Maxima has one of the world's truly great engines….There are few cars that I will unhesitatingly recommend to someone who is looking for a new car. I put the Nissan Maxima into that category the first time I drove one. After our four-season experience, it is still in that category."
Automobile Magazine, 1995
"We were not ready for the Maxima SE. It just knocked us out. We expected refinement and maturity that come with a freshly redesigned car, but we weren't expecting greatness."
Motor Trend, February 1995
One of the technical high points of the '95 Maxima is its new V-6 engine, which is standard in all models. This new VQ powerplant is similar in configuration to the VG-series it replaces: Both are 3.0-liter 24-valve DOHC 60-degree sixes. But that's where the parallels end. The revolutionary VQ is smaller, lighter, cleaner, cheaper to build, and easier to maintain. It also makes more power and torque yet delivers better fuel economy."
Awards: (For 95)
Motor Trend Import Car of the Year February 1995
Automobile Magazine All-Stars List February 1995
Car & Driver Ten Best Cars January 1995
Enjoy!!
Great looking tail lights again TheMax
I am guessing your talking to me, here is some more. Sorry to be OT
The first is from 2001, the rest reffer to the 4th gen, and remember the VQ was just recently named on the top ten for the 9th year in a row.
Ward's Auto World, January 2001 - For the seventh year in a row, Nissan's VQ motor--which powers the new Pathfinder, Maxima/Infiniti I30 and the new Z--was named to Ward's Auto World's "Ten Best Engines of the Year" award list. The VQ is the only engine in the world to receive the award every year since the list has been compiled. In speaking of the VQ, Ward's said, "We've said it before and we'll say it again. There isn't a better V6 in automotivedom--regardless of price." Joining the VQ on the list were powerplants from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Honda, Toyota, Ford and GM
Automobile Magazine, September 1995 - Four Seasons Test
"The Nissan Maxima has one of the world's truly great engines….There are few cars that I will unhesitatingly recommend to someone who is looking for a new car. I put the Nissan Maxima into that category the first time I drove one. After our four-season experience, it is still in that category."
Automobile Magazine, 1995
"We were not ready for the Maxima SE. It just knocked us out. We expected refinement and maturity that come with a freshly redesigned car, but we weren't expecting greatness."
Motor Trend, February 1995
One of the technical high points of the '95 Maxima is its new V-6 engine, which is standard in all models. This new VQ powerplant is similar in configuration to the VG-series it replaces: Both are 3.0-liter 24-valve DOHC 60-degree sixes. But that's where the parallels end. The revolutionary VQ is smaller, lighter, cleaner, cheaper to build, and easier to maintain. It also makes more power and torque yet delivers better fuel economy."
Awards: (For 95)
Motor Trend Import Car of the Year February 1995
Automobile Magazine All-Stars List February 1995
Car & Driver Ten Best Cars January 1995
Enjoy!!
Great looking tail lights again TheMax
www.vqpower.com
12-28-2002, 02:41 PM
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Oh yeah and for the VG 3rd gens
J/K
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