Maxima GTR Prototype rear
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I did some more smoothing and I threw a quick coat of black and mounted it just to see how it looks. It will also allow me to fine tune the shape so it matches perfectly to the bottom outline of the bumper. I only used TWO bolts to bolt it up. By no means is this final. So I dont wanna hear about how it doesnt fit, or whatever. Anyway, here are pics:
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It's coming along real nice.
In the fuzzy pic, the left outside looks longer than the right outside. Is it just cause of a blurry shot?
Great job man, the curve in on all the fins follows the "bulbiness" of the bumper.
In the fuzzy pic, the left outside looks longer than the right outside. Is it just cause of a blurry shot?
Great job man, the curve in on all the fins follows the "bulbiness" of the bumper.
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I purposely had the angle of the fins follow the curve of the bumper.
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I notched the area in between the middle fins so the little LED brake light would fit. I got the light to work. Now I am making a red lense for it. Should look pretty good and it certainly will be bright for a small light.
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I tested the light after I sealed it up and it lights nice and bright, but I think there is a short in it because when i touch it to the positive without touching the negative, the light turns on dimly. So Ill crack it open and see whats going on. When I solve that, Ill blend the light into the diffuser and finish my sanding.
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Light seems to be working, so Ill install it in the diffuser and blend it in. The 3 LEDs aim different directions, left, center, and right, so that no matter where you are, one of the LEDs is shining directly at you.
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Here is a pic of the light blended in the diffuser, and hooked up to my battery. Its REALLY bright and its amazing how you can see direct LED light from almost any angle. Im extremely pleased with the little LED light. More sanding and smoothing to go. I maybe want to do the carbon fiber look eh?
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The problem I have been having is that I am not experienced with fiberglass and bondo work. Its not brain surgery but it does require skill. I have reduced the learning curve somewhat because I renovated my early 1900's home and got LOTS of experience patching lath and plaster walls using joint compound. If ur good with JC then you can be good with bondo. Just think "skim coat" and it starts looking really good. The key to making it look good it LOT and LOT of sanding by hand. I tried speeding up the sanding with a belt sander that I kept moving but it takes off too much material. Once I acquiesced to the notion that it had to be done by hand and that there were no short cuts, the product really started to look good. Ill post some pics tonight, and you will clearly see what I mean.
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Gents,
First of all, congrats to all maximas owners. Secondly, I have a couplke of questions for those of you who have modified their rides. Can I the nismo sway bars for the Altima R 06 onmy maxima 04? And the nismo exhaust for the same Altima on my 04? Thank you.
P.S I was not able to post a thread so Ipicked this instead.....
First of all, congrats to all maximas owners. Secondly, I have a couplke of questions for those of you who have modified their rides. Can I the nismo sway bars for the Altima R 06 onmy maxima 04? And the nismo exhaust for the same Altima on my 04? Thank you.
P.S I was not able to post a thread so Ipicked this instead.....
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Gents,
First of all, congrats to all maximas owners. Secondly, I have a couplke of questions for those of you who have modified their rides. Can I the nismo sway bars for the Altima R 06 onmy maxima 04? And the nismo exhaust for the same Altima on my 04? Thank you.
P.S I was not able to post a thread so Ipicked this instead.....
First of all, congrats to all maximas owners. Secondly, I have a couplke of questions for those of you who have modified their rides. Can I the nismo sway bars for the Altima R 06 onmy maxima 04? And the nismo exhaust for the same Altima on my 04? Thank you.
P.S I was not able to post a thread so Ipicked this instead.....
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Gents,
First of all, congrats to all maximas owners. Secondly, I have a couplke of questions for those of you who have modified their rides. Can I the nismo sway bars for the Altima R 06 onmy maxima 04? And the nismo exhaust for the same Altima on my 04? Thank you.
P.S I was not able to post a thread so Ipicked this instead.....
First of all, congrats to all maximas owners. Secondly, I have a couplke of questions for those of you who have modified their rides. Can I the nismo sway bars for the Altima R 06 onmy maxima 04? And the nismo exhaust for the same Altima on my 04? Thank you.
P.S I was not able to post a thread so Ipicked this instead.....
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They are a bit hard to see. The surface is MUCh smoother than it was. I need to do spot filling. The center area provides much work as it is hard to reach, so more work needed there. Notice I buried the brake light wire inside the undertray to stabilize the wiring at the light. I have to do shaping with the diffuser on the car and final sanding of the spot fills. Then prime and paint.
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Pic here shows spot filling where use a tube of bondo to fill small divots. Its really smooth now. The white is primer to help see divots. It dries fast and sands easy. Almost ready for paint, baby!!!! Ill start new thread when its installed.
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