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Sep 8, 2008 | 06:50 PM

thealliance43

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2005 To 2008 Conversion

Here you go guys....
The long awaited modd is almost fully complete

SAY GOODBYE TO THE 6TH GEN FRONT! :ashamed:

THE OLD BUMPER! :ashamed:

OH SH*T! My CAR'S BEEN JACKED! lol

IT'S NIGHTTIME AND I'M STILL AT IT...WHAT A SHOCK LOL

Sep 8, 2008 | 06:51 PM

thealliance43

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Here you go guys....
The long awaited modd is almost fully complete

SAY GOODBYE TO THE 6TH GEN FRONT! :ashamed:

THE OLD BUMPER! :ashamed:

OH SH*T! My CAR'S BEEN JACKED! lol

IT'S NIGHTTIME AND I'M STILL AT IT...WHAT A SHOCK LOL

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Sep 8, 2008 | 06:58 PM

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looks beautiful good job bro

Sep 8, 2008 | 07:47 PM

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Looks good...I can't believe nissan made two different hoods for the 6th gen like that, they couldn't just make the headlights drop-in...shame on nissan.

Sep 8, 2008 | 07:53 PM

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LOOKS GOOD !!!

Get that hood . I did the 5.5 conversion and still using my 5th gen lights so I fell you on that gap.

Sep 8, 2008 | 08:14 PM

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wow very nice..

Sep 8, 2008 | 08:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thealliance43

Here you go guys....
The long awaited modd is almost fully complete

SAY GOODBYE TO THE 6TH GEN FRONT! :ashamed:

Thats amazing how you can just switch the bumpers/hood and headlights like that. Looks good.

Oh and anything before the 2009 models is still a 6thgen.......

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Sep 8, 2008 | 09:48 PM

thealliance43

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its the 6.5 gen now

Sep 8, 2008 | 10:15 PM

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What grille is that?

Sep 8, 2008 | 11:03 PM

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good job, looks nice.

How much did it run you for the whole conversion?

Sep 9, 2008 | 02:46 AM

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Great job, looks good!!

Sep 9, 2008 | 04:15 AM

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Headlights: $500.00
Bumper $300.00
Grille: $300.00
Fogs: $200.00
Hood: Waiting On

Sep 11, 2008 | 12:29 AM

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Is the rear bumper interchangeable like that too? That's an incredible transformation! Great work

Sep 11, 2008 | 11:23 AM

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Is the rear bumper interchangeable like that too?

Yes . . . .

Sep 11, 2008 | 11:25 AM

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Can you keep the same 2006 tail lights and do a rear conversion or do you have to get new tail lights as well?

Sep 11, 2008 | 12:01 PM

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direct swap . .no other mods needs, including tails.

Sep 11, 2008 | 12:35 PM

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yea but idk why ppl bother doin the back swap

Sep 15, 2008 | 02:21 PM

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Headlights: $500.00
Bumper $300.00
Grille: $300.00
Fogs: $200.00
Hood: Waiting On

Where did you get all of the parts from for those prices? I tried looking on ebay but didn't really find anything. Also what kind of Grille is that? looks pretty sweet.

Sep 15, 2008 | 04:57 PM

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headlights 500 for both, or each? and if so where did you get them from? new or used?

Sep 15, 2008 | 05:21 PM

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yea but idk why ppl bother doin the back swap

Did mine because the previous owner got it creased somehow. Said if I'm going to get it fixed, might as well go 2007.

Sep 15, 2008 | 07:50 PM

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yea but idk why ppl bother doin the back swap

Cuz the 07 rear bumper and spoiler look waaaaay better than the 04-06.

Sep 16, 2008 | 07:35 AM

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Cuz the 07 rear bumper and spoiler look waaaaay better than the 04-06.

Its subtle on the bumper but personally I think it looks a bit better.

Nice swap though. I like it alot. Part of my gripe with the ealy 6th gens are the front bumper.

Just like everyone else, where did you pick up those parts so cheap?

Sep 16, 2008 | 10:42 AM

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ebay!! lol

Sep 16, 2008 | 11:53 AM

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Cuz the 07 rear bumper and spoiler look waaaaay better than the 04-06.

I agree, I definetly converting mine to 07/08.

Sep 16, 2008 | 11:57 AM

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i love the spoiler...matta of fact i have it i just gotta put it on... but not really worth converting the rear bumper for me... very minor difference

Sep 17, 2008 | 03:58 PM

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Quote:

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Headlights: $500.00
Bumper $300.00
Grille: $300.00
Fogs: $200.00
Hood: Waiting On

$1300 so far, plus the hood.....i'd say the conversion is HOTT...its on my list of things to do.
did u go to the dealer to get these parts? or ebay? junk yard...lol

Sep 17, 2008 | 04:22 PM

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Headlights: $500.00
Bumper $300.00
Grille: $300.00
Fogs: $200.00
Hood: Waiting On

Bumper came painted ? for 300.

Sep 17, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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nah the bumper i got off ebay... it had a small crack... cost me $120.00 + shipping then $200 to get painted etc. You can get the parts anywhere

Sep 17, 2008 | 11:39 PM

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I disagree, the rear bumper made a huge difference for me, the lines are way better and the bottom "diffuser" looks sweet...

Here's a good example pic:

Sep 18, 2008 | 06:50 AM

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nice job. it looks good

Sep 18, 2008 | 06:51 AM

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point made jay... didn't realize there was such a difference...
i'm gunna see how it looks without the rear bumper and the spoiler on it

Sep 18, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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yeah, the updated front and rear bumper makes the car look a lot more sporty

Sep 18, 2008 | 09:31 AM

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looks good i would have kept the the 05 headlights to save money but thats me i htink this will be my next project

Sep 19, 2008 | 07:45 AM

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Looks good man so if i swap my bumper can i use my 04 headlights

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealliance43

Finishing up some last minute work on the fogs

TA DAHHHHH!!!

Some Day Time Pix

HOOD COMIN SOOON!!!!

Sep 19, 2008 | 09:55 AM

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yea.. only things you really need to make it look good is the hood and bumper... everything else is preference

Sep 20, 2008 | 07:09 AM

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Great Job!!!

Sep 20, 2008 | 12:01 PM

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Cuz the 07 rear bumper and spoiler look waaaaay better than the 04-06.

what kind of wheels do you have

Sep 28, 2008 | 01:05 PM

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WOW, that is definitely sweet. Congrats on the swap, man.

Oct 3, 2008 | 10:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thealliance43

Finishing up some last minute work on the fogs

TA DAHHHHH!!!

Some Day Time Pix

HOOD COMIN SOOON!!!!

Is that a billet grille or is it a regular one? And is that an 04-06 or 07-08 Grille? Just asking cuz it looked like the bottom of the grille wasnt touching the top of the bumper... I saw one like that on Ebay but they are all billets and they want you to have a stock grille to bolt it on too... It looks hott though! I'm changing my bumper but keeping the 07 lights with halos and switchbacks.

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Oct 3, 2008 | 10:20 AM

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I disagree, the rear bumper made a huge difference for me, the lines are way better and the bottom "diffuser" looks sweet...

Here's a good example pic:

The 07 bumpers are dabomb.com seriously! The front and rears look much better and give the Max a more aggressive stance. I just want bigger rear taillights....