Finally! It's Installed!
04-05-2003, 08:58 AM
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Finally! It's Installed! Front lip spoiler!
Hey guys, I know I've been keeping a few of you waiting about the goodies I needed to install. Well, last night, after a hurried trip across the state, I got home and found the tools I needed to install the pieces.
FYI - these are the Australian Spec Maxima ST-R front skirt spoiler pieces. I bought them from a member here on the board "Lp." He did an excellent and very professional job of letting me know what needed to be done, as well as his excellent packaging and damn near instantaneous shipping.
Ok, on with the actual pieces. I dropped them off at a body shop this week and had them painted. It took 2 days and cost me $75 to get them done. I probably could have had them painted cheaper, but I was impatient and this shop was recommended to me, so I went with it.
The kit includes both Left and Right pieces as well as instructions, all mounting hardware, adhesive tape, and liquid adhesive. The installation is very straightforward, it can virtually be done yourself.
I needed my sister to help me hold the skirts on the car (bless her) while I put screws in, but beyond that, it's a very DIY job.
I think they look excellent, definitely fills in what's missing on the front of the car, especially for those of us who already have side skirts. I noticed from the pictures that I took, that it's kind of hard to see the skirts as they are...it just rained this morning and the sky is overcast as well as my car is dirty, so the pics far from do it justice. In any case, I think it should give you a good idea of what they're like.
If you have any questions/comments, I'll be happy to answer them!
Here are the pics:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/metaorbit/
-John
FYI - these are the Australian Spec Maxima ST-R front skirt spoiler pieces. I bought them from a member here on the board "Lp." He did an excellent and very professional job of letting me know what needed to be done, as well as his excellent packaging and damn near instantaneous shipping.
Ok, on with the actual pieces. I dropped them off at a body shop this week and had them painted. It took 2 days and cost me $75 to get them done. I probably could have had them painted cheaper, but I was impatient and this shop was recommended to me, so I went with it.
The kit includes both Left and Right pieces as well as instructions, all mounting hardware, adhesive tape, and liquid adhesive. The installation is very straightforward, it can virtually be done yourself.
I needed my sister to help me hold the skirts on the car (bless her) while I put screws in, but beyond that, it's a very DIY job.
I think they look excellent, definitely fills in what's missing on the front of the car, especially for those of us who already have side skirts. I noticed from the pictures that I took, that it's kind of hard to see the skirts as they are...it just rained this morning and the sky is overcast as well as my car is dirty, so the pics far from do it justice. In any case, I think it should give you a good idea of what they're like.
If you have any questions/comments, I'll be happy to answer them!
Here are the pics:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/metaorbit/
-John
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04-05-2003, 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by ][ 35
nice..... very nice.... so how much was the lip?
nice..... very nice.... so how much was the lip?
Oh, and I got affirmation regarding my installation skills...the skirts held tight after a quick jaunt to 120MPH
04-05-2003, 04:16 PM
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Originally posted by MetaOrbit
Thanks, as far as pricing goes, I'll let Luke (lp) fill you in on that.
Oh, and I got affirmation regarding my installation skills...the skirts held tight after a quick jaunt to 120MPH
Thanks, as far as pricing goes, I'll let Luke (lp) fill you in on that.
Oh, and I got affirmation regarding my installation skills...the skirts held tight after a quick jaunt to 120MPH
Those are what ive been trying to get!! Bastard guy!! haha looks great man, I like em. I think maybe I'll get them too, im not too crazy about how far they stick out on the sides, but i'll deal. It should look nice with my drop too. Congrats dude, and this guys online name is just "LP"?
04-05-2003, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by JSpecMax
Those are what ive been trying to get!! Bastard guy!! haha looks great man, I like em. I think maybe I'll get them too, im not too crazy about how far they stick out on the sides, but i'll deal. It should look nice with my drop too. Congrats dude, and this guys online name is just "LP"?
Those are what ive been trying to get!! Bastard guy!! haha looks great man, I like em. I think maybe I'll get them too, im not too crazy about how far they stick out on the sides, but i'll deal. It should look nice with my drop too. Congrats dude, and this guys online name is just "LP"?
I know what you mean by them sticking out to the sides, but in reality, they really don't. The pictures far from do it justice. It seems that I can't get the right camera angles (nor good daylight) to work with to get pics that show them the way they are.
Luke's name on here is just "LP." He hooked me up with these things, so he'd be the man to talk to.
04-05-2003, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by MetaOrbit
Hehe...thanks man, me and Luke have been working together for the past two weeks to get these things to me and I've been working for the past week or so to get em painted and installed.
I know what you mean by them sticking out to the sides, but in reality, they really don't. The pictures far from do it justice. It seems that I can't get the right camera angles (nor good daylight) to work with to get pics that show them the way they are.
Luke's name on here is just "LP." He hooked me up with these things, so he'd be the man to talk to.
Hehe...thanks man, me and Luke have been working together for the past two weeks to get these things to me and I've been working for the past week or so to get em painted and installed.
I know what you mean by them sticking out to the sides, but in reality, they really don't. The pictures far from do it justice. It seems that I can't get the right camera angles (nor good daylight) to work with to get pics that show them the way they are.
Luke's name on here is just "LP." He hooked me up with these things, so he'd be the man to talk to.
04-05-2003, 08:38 PM
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I thought your car was blue, it looks black. Anyways you make me sick, keeping a secret like this. jk, looks good john whats next the rear piece? i need to get ahold of lp and get me a piece.
thanks for letting us know
-Kalpesh
thanks for letting us know
-Kalpesh
04-05-2003, 09:53 PM
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Originally posted by MetaOrbit
Oh, and I got affirmation regarding my installation skills...the skirts held tight after a quick jaunt to 120MPH
Oh, and I got affirmation regarding my installation skills...the skirts held tight after a quick jaunt to 120MPH
Excellent! I'm really glad everything went well and your satisfied with the results. In fact, IMO the skirts look even better on your I35 than they do on the Aussie ST-R.
Congrats John!
Sorry guys and gals, I no longer can source these or any other OEM parts. Unfortunately, my personal contact at Nissan who ordered these for me has left the building.
04-06-2003, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by lp
Phew.......
Excellent! I'm really glad everything went well and your satisfied with the results. In fact, IMO the skirts look even better on your I35 than they do on the Aussie ST-R.
Congrats John!
For others interested in the ST-R front skirts, email me for details. Cost is $295 Australian dollars SHIPPED.
Phew.......
Excellent! I'm really glad everything went well and your satisfied with the results. In fact, IMO the skirts look even better on your I35 than they do on the Aussie ST-R.
Congrats John!
For others interested in the ST-R front skirts, email me for details. Cost is $295 Australian dollars SHIPPED.
04-06-2003, 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by ][ 35
so how much is the will it be in US dollar? any one knows what $295 australian dollars is to US dollar?
so how much is the will it be in US dollar? any one knows what $295 australian dollars is to US dollar?
04-06-2003, 05:37 PM
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Originally posted by Tapio
Damn, that's cheap.. 177 shipped.
What about the side skirts..and are these only A33's or do they make them for the 1st gen A32's?
Damn, that's cheap.. 177 shipped.
What about the side skirts..and are these only A33's or do they make them for the 1st gen A32's?
04-06-2003, 06:54 PM
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Originally posted by MetaOrbit
Not sure if you're talking about my side skirts, but they're OEM from Infiniti (part of the sport package).
Not sure if you're talking about my side skirts, but they're OEM from Infiniti (part of the sport package).
To buy the side skirts, they would cost approx. $600 a side (When i asked about a year ago) painted. I figure i'll just wait for a decent set of aftermarket OEM-looking ones.
04-06-2003, 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by JSpecMax
To buy the side skirts, they would cost approx. $600 a side (When i asked about a year ago) painted. I figure i'll just wait for a decent set of aftermarket OEM-looking ones.
To buy the side skirts, they would cost approx. $600 a side (When i asked about a year ago) painted. I figure i'll just wait for a decent set of aftermarket OEM-looking ones.
04-07-2003, 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by Tapio
Ahh, didn't know they were on there factory. Wonder why the sides are sooo much more than the front. Anyone seen any decent sides? Like something very very simple..no cuts or grooves or angles.
Ahh, didn't know they were on there factory. Wonder why the sides are sooo much more than the front. Anyone seen any decent sides? Like something very very simple..no cuts or grooves or angles.
Yeah, they are standard equip. on the I30t models. I have the I30 lux edition. And that price was an infiniti parts supplier price, at cost (im a used/new car dealer in nyc). Ive been hopin to find a wrecked I30t to buy them off of... no luck so far lol
04-07-2003, 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by JSpecMax
Yeah, they are standard equip. on the I30t models. I have the I30 lux edition. And that price was an infiniti parts supplier price, at cost (im a used/new car dealer in nyc). Ive been hopin to find a wrecked I30t to buy them off of... no luck so far lol
Yeah, they are standard equip. on the I30t models. I have the I30 lux edition. And that price was an infiniti parts supplier price, at cost (im a used/new car dealer in nyc). Ive been hopin to find a wrecked I30t to buy them off of... no luck so far lol
04-07-2003, 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by Tapio
Good idea on the junk yard idea. Trying to see if the 1st gen I30's have the side skirts but can't seem to find any pics of I30t's that have them.
Good idea on the junk yard idea. Trying to see if the 1st gen I30's have the side skirts but can't seem to find any pics of I30t's that have them.
I dont think they did - Ive seen 1st gen 30's and 30t's, but neither ever had OEM skirts on em. Maybe they make a kit for you guys?
04-14-2003, 08:58 PM
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Originally posted by BBaker025
Looks really good! Just wondering, where in Tennessee do you live?
Looks really good!
Just wondering, where in Tennessee do you live?
04-15-2003, 09:21 PM
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Kool, Im going to be living in Memphis next yeat. Too bad I will be on the opposite side of the state.
Kool, Im going to be living in Memphis next yeat. Too bad I will be on the opposite side of the state.
Hey I live in Little Rock, Memphis is only 2 hours away from me.
08-15-2003, 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by MaDdFLaSheR
where can i find this kit?
where can i find this kit?
95maxrider - the page has moved, I'll be sure to update it:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/metaorbit/
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