Painted Altezzas
07-02-2004, 10:23 AM
#41
Originally Posted by tpduke112
First of all, us 95-96 owners would have to work entirely too hard to get red/clears. We would have to track down a set of all clear taillights (not made anymore) then paint them. Until they start making 95-96 red/clears in volume. IMO, a set of altezzas is our best bet. Second, what is everyones kick on rice. What makes altezzas rice, because they make them for Hondas????? I dont understand why everyone always screams rice when someone makes a mod that everyone doesnt prefer. Im not in love with my carbon fibers, but I do think they look a whole lot better than stock. And to flavor247, I wasnt aware that they had Gunmetal, if I were I might have got some. Where are they available from?
07-02-2004, 01:25 PM
#42
You can convert from the 95/96 to 97-99 rear-end. Read these two threads posted in the mod faq:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=42806
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=73032
Personally, it's just too much hassle, money, and time just to get gen2 altezzas to fit on the 95/96's. Unless you get rear ended and your insurance pays for your body work, then you can opt for the 97+ rear end parts and all you need to do is get the gen2's. You're set!
You'd be surprised at the kinds of info you can get just by reading the faq's, you don't even need search if you are a non-contributing member like me. Most common questions and ideas are posted in faq....the moderators love us, non-contributing ORG'ers, as well.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=42806
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=73032
Personally, it's just too much hassle, money, and time just to get gen2 altezzas to fit on the 95/96's. Unless you get rear ended and your insurance pays for your body work, then you can opt for the 97+ rear end parts and all you need to do is get the gen2's. You're set!
You'd be surprised at the kinds of info you can get just by reading the faq's, you don't even need search if you are a non-contributing member like me. Most common questions and ideas are posted in faq....the moderators love us, non-contributing ORG'ers, as well.
Originally Posted by Oxidizer2k
What does a 95-96 maxima owner have to do to be able to fit in 97-99 tail lights? (exact things)
07-02-2004, 04:06 PM
#45
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 409
Originally Posted by tpduke112
Stocks are ugly, and painting the amber part red doesnt make it look better, it is still just as ugly.
now, anyone know how to pop the plastic covers off the gen1's in order to do the skyline mod?
07-02-2004, 05:03 PM
#46
there ya go: http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=14
now, anyone know how to pop the plastic covers off the gen1's in order to do the skyline mod?
Originally Posted by ProjectNeptune
now, anyone know how to pop the plastic covers off the gen1's in order to do the skyline mod?
07-02-2004, 09:45 PM
#50
Originally Posted by Oxidizer2k
I think they fit maximas 95-99
they only 97-99 because of the new trunk design. the outers will match and fit, but the inners wont. if you do a rear 97-99 converions ten ur fine. liek me, i got the 97-99 CF trunk with 97-99 real red/clears on my 95 max.
-rafal
07-03-2004, 06:49 AM
#52
Originally Posted by ProjectNeptune
those look good. Did you pry the plastic off the taillights first before painting? That's what I want to do but don't know quite how to go about it. Any tips on heating it up?
Another thing. If people hate altezzas painted or not why do you even click on threads that have anything to do with altezzas. He didn't ask for your opinions he just asked for people to post pics of painted altezzas, not to come in here and bash everyone about what they've done to their car. The conformity of this place is irritating.
07-03-2004, 07:00 AM
#53
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,763
Raf, how much did you pay for the CF hood? Looks sweet!!
Originally Posted by greenmax95se
they only 97-99 because of the new trunk design. the outers will match and fit, but the inners wont. if you do a rear 97-99 converions ten ur fine. liek me, i got the 97-99 CF trunk with 97-99 real red/clears on my 95 max.
-rafal
-rafal
07-03-2004, 07:02 AM
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,763
Man, honestly, I used to like altezzas, but all those ricey civics ruined it!! Now I cant stand them unless they look really good! Sorry about saying they were ugly!
Originally Posted by hacim105
Yes I took the plastic apart. I used a heat gun but it was a pain in the butt. Just heat the oven to 200 degrees put them in there for 5-10 minutes and then pry them open evenly around the lens. I guess people have said that they can crack easily so just be careful and patient.
Another thing. If people hate altezzas painted or not why do you even click on threads that have anything to do with altezzas. He didn't ask for your opinions he just asked for people to post pics of painted altezzas, not to come in here and bash everyone about what they've done to their car. The conformity of this place is irritating.
Another thing. If people hate altezzas painted or not why do you even click on threads that have anything to do with altezzas. He didn't ask for your opinions he just asked for people to post pics of painted altezzas, not to come in here and bash everyone about what they've done to their car. The conformity of this place is irritating.
07-04-2004, 12:57 PM
#55
Originally Posted by hacim105
If people hate altezzas painted or not why do you even click on threads that have anything to do with altezzas. He didn't ask for your opinions he just asked for people to post pics of painted altezzas, not to come in here and bash everyone about what they've done to their car. The conformity of this place is irritating.
I agree!!!
07-04-2004, 01:20 PM
#56
I want gens 2's because of the pimp leds, and no im not doing custom leds for my red/clears.
I Really like how the CF ones look from far away, I know most people think they look rice, but you cant even tell that they are CF unless you are really close to them, the gunmetal ones look OK but they still look all shiny/reflective, and i think that looks more ricey then the CF ones. I may end up getting the CF gen2's and MAYBE i'll try taking them apart to paint them plain black.
AWESOME chino
I Really like how the CF ones look from far away, I know most people think they look rice, but you cant even tell that they are CF unless you are really close to them, the gunmetal ones look OK but they still look all shiny/reflective, and i think that looks more ricey then the CF ones. I may end up getting the CF gen2's and MAYBE i'll try taking them apart to paint them plain black.
AWESOME chino
07-04-2004, 06:01 PM
#57
Originally Posted by Oxidizer2k
Man, honestly, I used to like altezzas, but all those ricey civics ruined it!! Now I cant stand them unless they look really good! Sorry about saying they were ugly!
07-06-2004, 12:03 PM
#58
I agree with Hacim, dude its your car and bottom line you do what you think is right for you!!! lol, I know alot of people don't like my Skyline kit, but you know, I do!!! heh heh, and everyone tells me I should drop my car, I know how I drive, I know the streets I drive on, and sometimes I hit my kit hits the floor...so bottom line there is no way I'm going to lower it! Now I'll get off my 
lol
lol
07-06-2004, 01:21 PM
#60
Yeah, thanks for the pictures guys. I got it colored but didn't put it on my car yet. Will do soon but anyway for all of you immature altezza bashers. I don't understand....I asked not to post comments because I know some of you are like if he doesn't have what I have than it sucks and is g*y. Honestly grow up. Anyways I have a quick question... which light is the turn signal because what is the extral light on bigger piece on the outside which everyone colored over? Thanks.
Mike
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