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08-05-2010, 12:19 PM
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Alright, I'm interested in seeing if I'm going on the right path with modding my car. Just needed some HONEST opinions on either a mod I should do or re-do.
Here's a couple of pics:
Here's a couple of pics:
08-05-2010, 12:27 PM
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take off rain guards... +1 on the roof strips and im not a chrome guy but i love the c-mod grilles for our front ends.
other than that like i said i like the roof strips black and the debadge and DEF the headlights!
other than that like i said i like the roof strips black and the debadge and DEF the headlights!
08-05-2010, 12:39 PM
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Thanks a lot for the input man. The more I see the c-mod grille on other max's the more I can agree that it looks better than all the other grilles they have out there for our cars. Especially your ride which has become an inspiration. As for the rain guards, I don't really like them myself but I got tired of getting rained on. In Seattle, it's 90 % rain and 10% sun LOL
08-05-2010, 08:35 PM
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new dark black led tail lights .. hm rims.. i would change the grille to cmodd.... 8000k hids... 20% tints ... lip if u want one ( 96 accord lip)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-08...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-08...Q5fAccessories
08-05-2010, 08:36 PM
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u dont think rain guard will look good after he got the tints?? i have same color car.. n i was planning on getting that idk now
08-05-2010, 09:24 PM
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we have the same exact car...
im not a fan of rain guards.. so i say take it off...
tint as what everybody suggests... including your tails...
+2 on the strips.. i did the same thing..
maybe a roof spoiler?
grille is nice but you could black it out...
new rims are okay but you could opt for powdercoating.. thats my next goal...
drop your car...
im not a fan of rain guards.. so i say take it off...
tint as what everybody suggests... including your tails...
+2 on the strips.. i did the same thing..
maybe a roof spoiler?
grille is nice but you could black it out...
new rims are okay but you could opt for powdercoating.. thats my next goal...
drop your car...
08-06-2010, 05:11 AM
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Rain guards serve a purpose. If you use them, I say keep them. They don't look terrible.
I am in the same boat as you... So far I have gone with 350z wheels, tint, blacked-out roof strips, modded OEM grill (looking to get a c-Mod) and KCMAxx rear strut bar.
Future plans include RacingLine front strut bar and drop. I may tint the tail lights if that is legal in Tennessee (don't know if it is or not).
cmejatt states "96 accord lip" in their post.
Check eBay or www.car-parts.com
I am in the same boat as you... So far I have gone with 350z wheels, tint, blacked-out roof strips, modded OEM grill (looking to get a c-Mod) and KCMAxx rear strut bar.
Future plans include RacingLine front strut bar and drop. I may tint the tail lights if that is legal in Tennessee (don't know if it is or not).
cmejatt states "96 accord lip" in their post.
Check eBay or www.car-parts.com
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08-06-2010, 06:03 AM
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Sounds like you did a lot to your ride already. You should post some pics of it but if you can't tint your tails then you could always get ezconcept black tail lights. I'm planning on getting those in the future since tinting tails are pretty illegal in Seattle too.
08-06-2010, 06:17 AM
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well theres 2 types of lips u can get .. one is 04-09 scion tc lip ( lil bit more money) or you can get 96-97 accord lip ( i have this one)
i bought mines from ebay.. heres link ( when u do install link it does need to pulled just a lil bit)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-97...Q5fAccessories
08-06-2010, 07:05 AM
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08-06-2010, 07:26 AM
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You can also read up about the accord lip on this forum
http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generat...-complete.html
http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generat...-complete.html
08-06-2010, 07:55 AM
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1. TINT I don't like the rain guards but sometime you have to go function over form, the angle of our windows does let in a lot of rain, even if it's just sprinkling. Tint the windows first try to get a shade that compliments the rain guards, I think it will be fine.
2. WHEELS If you could find a nice set of Nismo 19in that would look real good but 19in rubber is a little expensive. Since you have a chrome grille, you might look for some chrome wheels too. Saves you $$ since you keep your grille, going C-Mod costed me a bit finding the right mesh. It will also match your headlights.
3. DROP: Tein/Eibach springs for a nice drop?
4. PAINT: One thing I really haven't seen anyone do on a 6.5 yet. Paint the fog lamp inserts in the bumper to match the rest of the car. It always stands out to me. The only cars I think it looks normal on, are the black ones.
5. TAIL LIGHTS: If you tint them don't go to dark.
2. WHEELS If you could find a nice set of Nismo 19in that would look real good but 19in rubber is a little expensive. Since you have a chrome grille, you might look for some chrome wheels too. Saves you $$ since you keep your grille, going C-Mod costed me a bit finding the right mesh. It will also match your headlights.
3. DROP: Tein/Eibach springs for a nice drop?
4. PAINT: One thing I really haven't seen anyone do on a 6.5 yet. Paint the fog lamp inserts in the bumper to match the rest of the car. It always stands out to me. The only cars I think it looks normal on, are the black ones.
5. TAIL LIGHTS: If you tint them don't go to dark.
08-10-2010, 01:23 AM
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Definitely, I decided to re-paint my headlights to look kind of like the scions. Then I'm installing two HID kits for the headlights and fogs. So, when the time comes you'll see what I'm planning. It's gonna look sick. Oh yeah, switchbacks also are going to be in my plans later once I get the ***** to splice wires and what nots LOL
The reason for the change in headlights is because it doesn't necessarily flow like I want it too. Imagine if the two big chrome pieces were blacked out. Leaving the ring and it's reflector.
One piece at a time, I'll incorporate a lot of the suggestions in the coming months. Stay tuned.
The reason for the change in headlights is because it doesn't necessarily flow like I want it too. Imagine if the two big chrome pieces were blacked out. Leaving the ring and it's reflector.
One piece at a time, I'll incorporate a lot of the suggestions in the coming months. Stay tuned.
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08-10-2010, 03:15 PM
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this is c mod ( link) ... i "think not sure" is because the seller's name is that.. not fully sure but its grille for 6th gen maximas
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...Q5fAccessories
08-12-2010, 11:07 PM
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Yup, I just got them done today and this is what it looks like 
I know what people might be thinking.....is there any condensation. My answer to that is HELL NO LOL These pics were actually taken after a REAL good wash.
I know what people might be thinking.....is there any condensation. My answer to that is HELL NO LOL These pics were actually taken after a REAL good wash.
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08-12-2010, 11:25 PM
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Anyways, thanks for the input. It's very much appreciated and I'm probably going to end up power coating the grille gloss black in the future.
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08-13-2010, 05:25 AM
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6.5affiliate.. your car is looking GOOoOoD i like that a lot with headlights daym.. i wish u were near me to help me out lol
but side note either paint the grille u have now darker color .. or get c mod grille
but side note either paint the grille u have now darker color .. or get c mod grille
08-13-2010, 10:45 AM
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6.5affiliate.. your car is looking GOOoOoD i like that a lot with headlights daym.. i wish u were near me to help me out lol
but side note either paint the grille u have now darker color .. or get c mod grille
but side note either paint the grille u have now darker color .. or get c mod grille
Thanks a lot man. Well, if you need any help then you could just pm me and I'll just give you the same instructions that were given to me. This is actually the first set of headlights that I have ever painted LOL
Yeah, I'm thinking of getting the grille powder coated black eventually. Doing things one step at a time.
08-13-2010, 10:48 AM
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Thanks man. I basically blacked out the whole headlight except for the ring and the reflector for the main light. Gotta get some better pictures I guess because the reason why it looks chrome because of the reflection it's getting from the sky and what nots.
08-14-2010, 07:15 PM
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Thanks a lot man. Well, if you need any help then you could just pm me and I'll just give you the same instructions that were given to me. This is actually the first set of headlights that I have ever painted LOL
Yeah, I'm thinking of getting the grille powder coated black eventually. Doing things one step at a time.
Yeah, I'm thinking of getting the grille powder coated black eventually. Doing things one step at a time.
aii man ill let u know right now im busy with work n stuff...