mclarengts1

wassup my first car show is coming up on march27 I was wondering whats the biggest 2 or 3 things I can do that would make a big difference ...its just the car show here on base so there will be mostly amatures there.....

Metal Maxima

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(1) Kill the wheel gap
(2) Clear the sidemarkers
(3) AE those headlights

I'm not huge on chrome rims, but that's just my humble opinion.

Triple8Sol

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slam it, kit it, and boost it...

KCMC582

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something that wont cost much, i agree with busta totally for this car show. in the long rin, i also agree with triple8, but thats if you have the extra cash. keep your rims if you like them, but they wont be many people on here's taste.

JdoubleOe703

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GO TO home depot and buy some mirrors, they sell for i think 10 dollars for a 6 pack, its usually in the tile section( its a mirror tile)

Put 3 per wheel, itll look really good... Also clean the car and thats about it.

myktek

clean it....every little spot counts, under the wheel well especially....

what kind of show is it? indoor/outdoor? daytime/nighttime... depends on the show...what kind of setup u can do....

Igor911

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get rid of the wheels, drop it and kit it.

irish44j

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Igor, I think this thread is only open to those with "bling" rims bigger than 18" so that rules me and you out....

Igor911

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lol

As of right now I'm rollin 17" DEEP! haha 18's are off for the winter.

Bluesbrekr

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1 and 2 for sure. And detail everything.

I'm not a big fan of chrome rims either, but the overall 'look' of the car will be better after the drop.

nyautostyle

gotta go with the body kit and drop it, what sound system setup do u have ?

Nathan

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I'd go with:
-front/rear clear corners
-lowering springs
-paint your headlights black (AE)
-sound system if you already dont have one
-clean the car like crazy and do the mirrors like teddibear said

Sammzway

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Are those 20inch rims that you're riding on? I doubt you can drop your car if those are 20 inch rims.

BLKMAX005SPD

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drop it man...looks like a damn 4x4

metallic97gxe

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1. Clean and detail any and every part of your car cleanliness is the biggest thing at shows. (No trash, leaves or pine needles in the wiper cowl area).

2. Car shows have two audiences 1.The judge(s) for about 5-10 mins looking at and scoring your car, tell them about your car anything to help them understand the cars history, daily driven, if you do the mods your self, etc, etc.
2. Then there are people who come to the show the “crowds” of people. To recognize your car and work.

3. Show your entire car open up the hood, doors and trunk.

4. Having a mod sheet and car stats is good to have I make one for each show and is it up to date w/what I have I the car at the moment and I use some picture frames and set in front of my car.

5. Put a nice coat of armoral on the side wall and the tire tread so the tires are nice and black and shiny.

6. Take a cleaning supply bag w/any cleaning stuff in it so when you get to the show you have stuff do any last minute wiping down or cleaning.

7. Let your seats back and have them even both driver and passenger, don’t have any paper, trash etc, showing or laying around in the car. Turn your steering wheel straight.

8. Watch for kids and people wanting to touch and sit in your car.

9. Be polite as possible about questions and be as knowledgeable about your car because you never know what questions you might get asked.

10. Pick a good parking spot and park straight, watch for trees, ant beds etc, etc.


5 Years, 44 Shows, 37 Awards

it's good to have a dispaly stuff to show your mods and car background etc..etc..year,color,

aliti19

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Damn your car looks hot - I love it!

mclarengts1

good Idea, like I said before this is my first car show, and its not a big one its just the one we have here on base (Seymour Johnson AFB, NC)

mclarengts1

(metallic97gxe) thanks for that list i will be sure to use it ..... this will be a day show

For all those who say drop it, how much should I drop it, because it is an everyday driver, and what springs would be best?

2001MaximaSe

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I would def drop it and get rid of the wheel well gap. I got 20's as well and have progress springs which is a nice drop. Get some ae headlights too...Goodluck

Blk2kMAXSE

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definately lower it. i have a set of H&R lowering springs and some clears layin around here somewhere. pm me if ur interested.
Lam

mclarengts1

cool do you rub any? cause i got a little rubbing .. just on the plasticin the front wheel well and in the back when i have some one in the back seat and i hit a bump I rub on the part where the back bumper it bolted on

mclarengts1

hey I think i saw your car at NOPI in 2002 before the new wheels and front end, good to see a max win out there. I dont know how it is now but maxes where not seen then

2001MaximaSe

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I really have no problems with rubbing at all. The only time I rubbed a little was when I had two of my friends in the back seat and hit a big bump. Other than that it is fine

mclarengts1

how far is Mooresville from Raleigh

mclarengts1

maybe i need to try to tighten up the plastic

Sammzway

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What kind of lower grill is that? I love that lower grill man, where'd you get it? Thanks.

Sam.

BLKMAX005SPD

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to be honest with you...i am not really sure.
I just moved here
All i know is your 2 hours away from where i live. My friend has a g/f who lives where you are
i could probably find out

Triple8Sol

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Oh yeah...detail it well. I spent 7-8hrs for my 1st show (Toyo Tires Driven to Perform, formerly Import Showff) where I won 2nd place Nissan.

mclarengts1

wow, what are some commonly missed areas when detailing

JdoubleOe703

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whats sad is even with what i have its so hard to win any shows here in so cal because of those 350z's dah!

mclarengts1

they must be deep out there