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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Need help with exterior choices.......

I have a '92 SE that I am going through and need some help. For simplicity I was going to re-paint the car whiteso I wouldn't have to pay the extra to do the jams and other areas that would look stupid with a different color. When I shared this idea with the family they said go big or not at all so now I want to explore all my options. I will also be pulling out that horizontal trim on the doors as well as adding a Stillen kit unless someone knows of a better kit.

I wanted to open it up to all generations as I have spent countless hours looking through threads for color/rim combinations and am now frustrated.

Please post your ideas for color/rim combos, pics don't have to be 3rd gen - or even a Maxima I guess so long as you get your point across for the combo.

Also looking for ideas on spoilers/wings as well. Doesn't appear there are many or any CF hoods/trunk lids on the market so I want to make this as sharp as I can with paint.

All comments are appreciated.

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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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not to get off topic guy but i dont think any colr past gunmetal or brushed steel is not at all appropriate on your wonderful machine
sorry to be a d**k
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by InfiniwhiptinitiII
not to get off topic guy but i dont think any colr past gunmetal or brushed steel is not at all appropriate on your wonderful machine
sorry to be a d**k

Don't know how that would be considered being a d**k, I did ask for opinions - but if you were looking to be helpful, any ideas on rims would be appreciated as well. I am not looking to create another disaster of a thread, I want to take action from what I see here.
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Love these rims and this kit. The color is different but i like it. With the kit it reminds me off the older late 80's mustang 4.0. That front bumper is crazzzyyy!


www.cardomain.com/ride/835409




[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Frank/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-8.jpg[/IMG]

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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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IMO gold rims would go good with white. Skylines, Subies, 240z and Silvia/240sx pull off the white paint/gold rim combo the best but a white 3rd gen would look good too

something like this



and IMO with regards to the wing, 3rd gens look clean without a wing
Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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I bet it would look sweet if you paint a black/white combo. That way you dont have to do inside doors, hood etc but can still change it up a bit. Black rims would be nice. Dont rice it out with a body kit, stick with stillen kit for sure. As for the spoiler, find a nice oem one, maybe the 5th gen style because its small.... keep it clean
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by longisland09maxima
Love these rims and this kit. The color is different but i like it. With the kit it reminds me off the older late 80's mustang 4.0. That front bumper is crazzzyyy!


www.cardomain.com/ride/835409




[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Frank/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-8.jpg[/IMG]
ew i totally dont dig the flared out front kit, chrome rims, and paint job. rims looks riced out.
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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minus the rims, that green one is wicked. could use a better front lip too
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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IMO id go black and get some murano rims
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Thinking that the kit on the green one is too over the top for me. Kids still think I need color but am thinking Pearl White with the Gold tint like I have seen on some Escalades.

What does everyone think of the burnt titanium look?

Here are a few wheels I have found that I like, the titanium might be too flashy for me but I kind of like it.





Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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I am having trouble finding nice gold rims, can someone recommend a good wheel site?
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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I like the 1st and 2nd ones but everybody heres guna tell u no cuz of the fake rivets.
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bigpopaj369
I like the 1st and 2nd ones but everybody heres guna tell u no cuz of the fake rivets.
Exactly. Love that second rim, but the fake rivets are a show-stopper.

Is the car bone white now? If so, maybe if you slip into pearl-white? It was an OEM color for that year. And you could avoid painting under the hood, trunk and doors.

Had a 99 SE once in metallic pearl white... gorgeous color.
Old Nov 22, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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I get the idea on the fake rivets, where should I look for something not-fake? Thanks in advance.
Old Nov 22, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by longisland09maxima
Love these rims and this kit. The color is different but i like it. With the kit it reminds me off the older late 80's mustang 4.0. That front bumper is crazzzyyy!


www.cardomain.com/ride/835409




[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Frank/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-8.jpg[/IMG]
I wouldn't

Of the rims you posted, I'd go with something like this

You can go with a gold/bronze finish if you get the rims powdercoated. The titanium look, IMO looks pretty cool but with the rims you posted I think there's too much going on (black finish/titanium & gold finish/titanium = overdone)

Make sure the offset of the wheel is correct so the wheels are flush with the fenders
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