Type S front bumper w/ ionic sides and rear *pics*
10-24-2002, 10:40 AM
#1
Type S front bumper w/ ionic sides and rear *pics*
Well... what do you think?
I finally got the car back today. It was repainted black and I had another shop install the type s front bumper. Came out nice. Overall I'd give the bumper an 8 out of 10 on fitment. Fits well except for where it meets the fenders - it doesn't fit perfect. You have to be pretty close to see it. I'd give the shop a 6 out of 10 on painting it. It came out OK but there's a drip mark that I noticed. Eh - I got it pretty cheap so I can't complain. Besides... I'd be delusional if I thought this bumper was gonna last long on my car in NYC =)
Unlike most maxima owners - I'm HAPPY with the way it came out. Is it somewhat flawed? Sure - it's not perfect. But you know what? The bumper was not that expensive. The paint job was pretty cheap. I'm satisfied with what I paid for. The only kits I have ever seen that fit perfect are veilside and they are $$$. If I paid $2000 for this kit I'd be pretty ****ed - but I didn't and I'm happy. =)
Anyway - on with the pics. I think the combo works great - how about you?
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_56_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_55_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_54_full.jpg
I finally got the car back today. It was repainted black and I had another shop install the type s front bumper. Came out nice. Overall I'd give the bumper an 8 out of 10 on fitment. Fits well except for where it meets the fenders - it doesn't fit perfect. You have to be pretty close to see it. I'd give the shop a 6 out of 10 on painting it. It came out OK but there's a drip mark that I noticed. Eh - I got it pretty cheap so I can't complain. Besides... I'd be delusional if I thought this bumper was gonna last long on my car in NYC =)
Unlike most maxima owners - I'm HAPPY with the way it came out. Is it somewhat flawed? Sure - it's not perfect. But you know what? The bumper was not that expensive. The paint job was pretty cheap. I'm satisfied with what I paid for. The only kits I have ever seen that fit perfect are veilside and they are $$$. If I paid $2000 for this kit I'd be pretty ****ed - but I didn't and I'm happy. =)
Anyway - on with the pics. I think the combo works great - how about you?
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_56_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_55_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_54_full.jpg
10-24-2002, 10:46 AM
#4
Originally posted by SprintMax
maybe its because your wheels are small and that front end is agressive.. but i am just not feeling that front end
maybe its because your wheels are small and that front end is agressive.. but i am just not feeling that front end
i agree - i think it's the wheels. these will stay on till winter and then i'll pop around with some 19's and give you wheel envy =P
10-24-2002, 10:47 AM
#5
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Looks great. I'm still dreading the day I have to test fit my rear Type S bumper. I prepped the bumper already. I got rid most of the imperfections. Now I just need to remove my stillen rears and oem bumper. Drill some holes and hope to God it would bolt up nicely.
10-24-2002, 11:22 AM
#9
Originally posted by DA-MAX
theres a lot of glare in the font shot pics...can't really see the detail, looks okay though. and whats the profile of those tires!?!?
theres a lot of glare in the font shot pics...can't really see the detail, looks okay though. and whats the profile of those tires!?!?
i will say though that this car looks much much better in person and the pics don't really do it justice. like most pics i've seen!
ps i had until recently 18" tsw revo's but i no longer have them
so i'll be rolling on these until spring. =)
10-24-2002, 11:47 AM
#11
I agree those rims do suck. They are really ugly. There are some rims that don't look good on Max's and that is definitely on of them. 5 spoke rims look best on the Max. My opinion anyway.
10-24-2002, 01:22 PM
#17
Re: Type S front bumper w/ ionic sides and rear *pics*
Finally it's on!!
Good to see you're satisfied with the outcome.
I have no idea when my type-s skirts will ever go on my car, typical Trippy.
Anyway.. is that a rejected inspection sticker I see?
Good to see you're satisfied with the outcome.
I have no idea when my type-s skirts will ever go on my car, typical Trippy.
Anyway.. is that a rejected inspection sticker I see?
Originally posted by CKNY
Well... what do you think?
I finally got the car back today. It was repainted black and I had another shop install the type s front bumper. Came out nice. Overall I'd give the bumper an 8 out of 10 on fitment. Fits well except for where it meets the fenders - it doesn't fit perfect. You have to be pretty close to see it. I'd give the shop a 6 out of 10 on painting it. It came out OK but there's a drip mark that I noticed. Eh - I got it pretty cheap so I can't complain. Besides... I'd be delusional if I thought this bumper was gonna last long on my car in NYC =)
Unlike most maxima owners - I'm HAPPY with the way it came out. Is it somewhat flawed? Sure - it's not perfect. But you know what? The bumper was not that expensive. The paint job was pretty cheap. I'm satisfied with what I paid for. The only kits I have ever seen that fit perfect are veilside and they are $$$. If I paid $2000 for this kit I'd be pretty ****ed - but I didn't and I'm happy. =)
Anyway - on with the pics. I think the combo works great - how about you?
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_55_full.jpg
Well... what do you think?
I finally got the car back today. It was repainted black and I had another shop install the type s front bumper. Came out nice. Overall I'd give the bumper an 8 out of 10 on fitment. Fits well except for where it meets the fenders - it doesn't fit perfect. You have to be pretty close to see it. I'd give the shop a 6 out of 10 on painting it. It came out OK but there's a drip mark that I noticed. Eh - I got it pretty cheap so I can't complain. Besides... I'd be delusional if I thought this bumper was gonna last long on my car in NYC =)
Unlike most maxima owners - I'm HAPPY with the way it came out. Is it somewhat flawed? Sure - it's not perfect. But you know what? The bumper was not that expensive. The paint job was pretty cheap. I'm satisfied with what I paid for. The only kits I have ever seen that fit perfect are veilside and they are $$$. If I paid $2000 for this kit I'd be pretty ****ed - but I didn't and I'm happy. =)
Anyway - on with the pics. I think the combo works great - how about you?
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...28_55_full.jpg
10-24-2002, 02:27 PM
#19
1. need better pics to make a ya or nay judgement
2. hoping on the bandwagon about the wheels
3. i would like to see that same set up on a red max or blue one.
other than that its looks different. different can be good.
2. hoping on the bandwagon about the wheels
3. i would like to see that same set up on a red max or blue one.
other than that its looks different. different can be good.
10-24-2002, 04:05 PM
#22
Re: it looks...Ok....
Originally posted by metallic97gxe
you need new rims..to "help" out the look...
you need new rims..to "help" out the look...
10-24-2002, 04:21 PM
#24
Re: Re: it looks...Ok....
The thing looks great... but like others have said, the rims just don't fit with the kit. Buy a set where the spokes extend all the way to the lip instead of scooping in like that. Just a thought.
10-24-2002, 06:11 PM
#25
i agree with the rest of them about the wheels. a good set of 18's even would really help. add on a bigger drop, some mesh grill behind your front bumper (even if it's black), and a more agressive spoiler and you'll be looking even better. if it's any bonus though, i like the combo. also, you might wanna work around with the lighting when taking pics. it'd look even better to people if you could just get a few really good shots in 
lose the rims though!
lose the rims though!
some new wheels would look better though 
10-24-2002, 09:09 PM
#29
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Just a little advice for taking pictures next time, especially if "your digicam sucks": Point your car in the direction of the sun. Meaning, if you want us to see the front of the car, the shadow has to come out the rear of the car.
Especially since you have a dark colored car. Mid-afternoon is the best time to take pics, although in the wintertime, since we're in NYC, it should be ok anytime of day.
But ... the kit looks a little off like everyone is saying. Ionic kit is nice, the front is off a little.
But hey, if you like it, more power to ya.
Especially since you have a dark colored car. Mid-afternoon is the best time to take pics, although in the wintertime, since we're in NYC, it should be ok anytime of day.
But ... the kit looks a little off like everyone is saying. Ionic kit is nice, the front is off a little.
But hey, if you like it, more power to ya.
10-24-2002, 09:48 PM
#30
Originally posted by libo74
kit looks good
wheels are obvious, but since winter is coming no sense in getting nice rims now, so they can get fudged up.
kit looks good
wheels are obvious, but since winter is coming no sense in getting nice rims now, so they can get fudged up.
ok - just wanted to show the kit.
YES I KNOW THE RIMS SUCK. YES I HAD 18'S. YES THEY GOT STOLEN. YES I AM GETTING NEW RIMS AFTER WINTER.
Can we move past the rims?
Anyway - thanks for the comments. I like it so that's all that matters to me
PS - I guarantee anyone that sees the car in person will feel it. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
10-24-2002, 09:50 PM
#31
Re: Re: Type S front bumper w/ ionic sides and rear *pics*
Originally posted by 97MaxGurl
Finally it's on!!
Good to see you're satisfied with the outcome.
I have no idea when my type-s skirts will ever go on my car, typical Trippy.
Anyway.. is that a rejected inspection sticker I see?
Finally it's on!!
Good to see you're satisfied with the outcome.
I have no idea when my type-s skirts will ever go on my car, typical Trippy.
Anyway.. is that a rejected inspection sticker I see?
10-24-2002, 09:54 PM
#32
Originally posted by clee130
Just a little advice for taking pictures next time, especially if "your digicam sucks": Point your car in the direction of the sun. Meaning, if you want us to see the front of the car, the shadow has to come out the rear of the car.
Especially since you have a dark colored car. Mid-afternoon is the best time to take pics, although in the wintertime, since we're in NYC, it should be ok anytime of day.
But ... the kit looks a little off like everyone is saying. Ionic kit is nice, the front is off a little.
But hey, if you like it, more power to ya.
Just a little advice for taking pictures next time, especially if "your digicam sucks": Point your car in the direction of the sun. Meaning, if you want us to see the front of the car, the shadow has to come out the rear of the car.
Especially since you have a dark colored car. Mid-afternoon is the best time to take pics, although in the wintertime, since we're in NYC, it should be ok anytime of day.
But ... the kit looks a little off like everyone is saying. Ionic kit is nice, the front is off a little.
But hey, if you like it, more power to ya.
10-24-2002, 11:55 PM
#33
man would u guys leave his wheel problem alone, i remember when his rims got stolen and that was jus sum messed up crap, u guys dont even know wut happened and ur only making him feel worse...i remember his other rims and they looked frieken HOTT
by da way bro, where the hell is your car on campus, i havent seen it yet now have i seen you, do u park on or off? have u seen my car lately? i wanna see yur damn kit already
im probably gettin a kit in the springtime sumtime, no sense in gettin it now, plus i dont have the funds, but with snow and salt and all that crap in the winter, ill just be scraping and peeling my new paint away...my combo is gonna be a stillen lip, with type s skirts, and type s rear, however im waiting on a GOOD pic of the rear to contemplate on gettin it...ill c
by da way bro, where the hell is your car on campus, i havent seen it yet now have i seen you, do u park on or off? have u seen my car lately? i wanna see yur damn kit already
im probably gettin a kit in the springtime sumtime, no sense in gettin it now, plus i dont have the funds, but with snow and salt and all that crap in the winter, ill just be scraping and peeling my new paint away...my combo is gonna be a stillen lip, with type s skirts, and type s rear, however im waiting on a GOOD pic of the rear to contemplate on gettin it...ill c
10-25-2002, 07:37 AM
#34
Originally posted by NyC97Max
man would u guys leave his wheel problem alone, i remember when his rims got stolen and that was jus sum messed up crap, u guys dont even know wut happened and ur only making him feel worse...i remember his other rims and they looked frieken HOTT
by da way bro, where the hell is your car on campus, i havent seen it yet now have i seen you, do u park on or off? have u seen my car lately? i wanna see yur damn kit already
im probably gettin a kit in the springtime sumtime, no sense in gettin it now, plus i dont have the funds, but with snow and salt and all that crap in the winter, ill just be scraping and peeling my new paint away...my combo is gonna be a stillen lip, with type s skirts, and type s rear, however im waiting on a GOOD pic of the rear to contemplate on gettin it...ill c
man would u guys leave his wheel problem alone, i remember when his rims got stolen and that was jus sum messed up crap, u guys dont even know wut happened and ur only making him feel worse...i remember his other rims and they looked frieken HOTT
by da way bro, where the hell is your car on campus, i havent seen it yet now have i seen you, do u park on or off? have u seen my car lately? i wanna see yur damn kit already
im probably gettin a kit in the springtime sumtime, no sense in gettin it now, plus i dont have the funds, but with snow and salt and all that crap in the winter, ill just be scraping and peeling my new paint away...my combo is gonna be a stillen lip, with type s skirts, and type s rear, however im waiting on a GOOD pic of the rear to contemplate on gettin it...ill c
10-25-2002, 08:58 PM
#36
I currently have my ride in the shop gettin the Type S front bumper painted and installed as well, but I have the Stillen sides and rears with 2.5" drop and 18" rims, I think it'll come out nice, but if not ill get the ionic sides and Type S rear.
10-26-2002, 04:21 AM
#37
Originally posted by ny96max
cant wait to see it on person this Sat night on DPA
Ant
cant wait to see it on person this Sat night on DPA
Ant
also My digi cam is good, Ill take some pics for you.
10-26-2002, 06:56 AM
#38
Originally posted by N34JZ
Ditto, and its raining so I guess your not going to six flags?
also My digi cam is good, Ill take some pics for you.
Ditto, and its raining so I guess your not going to six flags?
also My digi cam is good, Ill take some pics for you.
anyway i'll see everyone tonight - can't wait to see your car up close bro!
10-31-2002, 12:20 AM
#39
Originally posted by NismoTam
I currently have my ride in the shop gettin the Type S front bumper painted and installed as well, but I have the Stillen sides and rears with 2.5" drop and 18" rims, I think it'll come out nice, but if not ill get the ionic sides and Type S rear.
I currently have my ride in the shop gettin the Type S front bumper painted and installed as well, but I have the Stillen sides and rears with 2.5" drop and 18" rims, I think it'll come out nice, but if not ill get the ionic sides and Type S rear.
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