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Old 06-13-2002 | 10:14 PM
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Pictures of my shiny lowered Maxima: Progress and AGX

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Old 06-13-2002 | 10:15 PM
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Old 06-13-2002 | 10:15 PM
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Old 06-13-2002 | 10:22 PM
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so shiny......
Old 06-13-2002 | 10:27 PM
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That looks great! Those Merlots sure do look good, don't they?

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Old 06-13-2002 | 10:28 PM
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Oooooooo..... shiny.
Old 06-13-2002 | 10:53 PM
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very, very, nice.

but i am wondering how long it stays shiny like that?

does it repel dust, etc?
Old 06-13-2002 | 11:02 PM
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Re: Pictures of my shiny lowered Maxima: Progress and AGX

Thats going to get stolen in like a week....
Old 06-13-2002 | 11:10 PM
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tight ride!~
Old 06-13-2002 | 11:32 PM
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Good Job, Me Like!!! Just did mine, what a difference. Clay bars are a gift from GOD!
Old 06-14-2002 | 12:54 AM
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question...

did you do progress and agx at same time? if you did progress first, did you notice the car drop more when the agx were put on? also, what exactly is Frankencar Modified? im gettn agx soon so juss wondering
atw
Old 06-14-2002 | 04:33 AM
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Damn, that's shiny. I'm gonna try the clay bar this weekend.
Old 06-14-2002 | 06:47 AM
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Thanks for the compliments! I've noticed my car getting more attention on the road. Not stolen yet. I have to be careful where I park.

This was the first time I tried Mothers Clay Bar and Liquid Glass Polish/Finisher.
Both products gave excellent results. The clay bar was amazing, removing the surface contaminants and leaving the paint silky smooth, which made polishing the car easier. Everyone should try it once. It was easy to use.
The Liquid Glass product was nice because it eliminated a step. It polishes AND protects. I used Meguiars Step 2 Polish and Step 3 Wax before.

Tomorrow, it will have been one week since I took those pictures. It's been raining this week in Boston, and more is forecast, but when it's over I'll use some quick detailing spray and see how the Liquid Glass has held up.

I did the springs and shocks at the same time. I don't think changing shocks would affect ride height, but maybe someone has experienced a difference? Steve Kusek of FrankenCar Performance modified my AGX to fit. He modified AGX for his own car, so I trusted him to know what to do.
Old 06-14-2002 | 06:58 AM
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never seen anything so shinny bfr
Old 06-14-2002 | 07:03 AM
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VERRRRY Shiny. I like it lowered like that, as well.

Nice ride.
Old 06-14-2002 | 09:14 AM
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Very nice. The shine and tight.
Old 06-14-2002 | 09:19 AM
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purdy!

Please share your application/cleaning steps get it that shiny. (include wait time and personal changes to steps if any)

thx
Old 06-14-2002 | 09:43 AM
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Good Job

Congrats!
Old 06-14-2002 | 10:19 AM
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Nice Job.
Old 06-14-2002 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Pictures of my shiny lowered Maxima: Progress and AGX

Originally posted by ru4real
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Tight.
Old 06-14-2002 | 02:02 PM
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BLING BLING
Old 06-14-2002 | 02:24 PM
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I think a lot of us are going to be trying to get that shine on our cars real soon.
Old 06-14-2002 | 04:12 PM
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WOW

Thats prudy! I see you learned a little about light and taking photos too! Looks awesome!
Old 06-14-2002 | 04:17 PM
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Nice!

Just in time for summer.
Old 06-14-2002 | 05:15 PM
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Very nice. I like that shine!

How's the ride compared to your stock setup, w/ the new shox and springs?

I'm doing a lil research about what kind of setup I need to get, so any input would be greatly appreciated. THX
Old 06-14-2002 | 06:16 PM
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sweet ride man, these kinda pictures make me proud of my car
Old 06-14-2002 | 09:44 PM
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Old 06-16-2002 | 11:20 AM
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I put more pictures in my Webshots album.

More Pictures

woosh: I didn't do anything special, I just followed the directions for the clay bar and the liquid glass. I did do two coats of the liquid glass on the hood and roof. I didn't have time for more coats that day, but I will soon.

smax369: The ride feels smoother on good roads, and it feels a little harsher than stock SE on bad bumps (there are plenty of those around Boston). The AGX are set 2 Front, 4 Rear. There is much less body lean on hard turns, and it feels more confident in transitions. Highway ramps are even more fun than after getting the RSB. Squatting on acceleration and brake diving are much reduced.
Old 06-16-2002 | 12:25 PM
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there's nothing that compares to liquid glass's shine. or at least i haven't seen it. the only drawback to liquid glass is that it doesn't last very long.
Old 06-27-2002 | 07:41 AM
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Here's the correct link for more pictures.
Old 06-27-2002 | 08:55 AM
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Looks sweet! Nice ride and nice shine!
Old 06-27-2002 | 11:35 AM
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damn, ru4real, you have one of the nicest 5th gen's on the .org!
Old 06-27-2002 | 02:27 PM
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sweet ride! what size are your rims? Are they 17"?
Old 06-27-2002 | 06:11 PM
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Re: Pictures of my shiny lowered Maxima: Progress and AGX

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Your car looks very nice. looks aggressive ..
Old 06-27-2002 | 06:42 PM
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well done chap! has to be one of the prettiest maxes i have seen. very classy.
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