Lets see those i30/i35's!
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2001 i30 equivalent Euro Maxima QX 3.0 auto
Power leather seats, hid and other sh*t, 100k
Looking for new springs, currently Eibachs, shortened at the front
Zito Belair HS on 235/35ZR19 Toyo T1R's
front: 8.5x19 ET35
rear: 8.5x19 ET20
2001 i30 equivalent Euro Maxima QX 3.0 auto
Power leather seats, hid and other sh*t, 100k
Looking for new springs, currently Eibachs, shortened at the front
Zito Belair HS on 235/35ZR19 Toyo T1R's
front: 8.5x19 ET35
rear: 8.5x19 ET20
Last edited by mandarin; May 7, 2012 at 01:46 PM.
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Finally got my I35 wheels on. Next up will be my Pioneer HU with Syce's dash kit
(Sorry the second pic came out blurry, will have to have a proper photo shoot one day, hopefully when my spoiler gets put on)
(Sorry the second pic came out blurry, will have to have a proper photo shoot one day, hopefully when my spoiler gets put on)
Its taken a while to find one in good shape. This one was originally grey leather wrapped. Dyed it black. There are some differences in the 99 wheels with how they line up with the air bag. Look close and you can see its not smooth.
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A member on here (Sycefiro) was able to get dash pieces from an Asian market Nissan Maxima that shares the same dashboard design as the I30/I35. It is an OEM piece, so it has the woodgrain and its perfectly made to fit the dashboard in the car. I was able to get one of his last ones for the I30. So that way, those who want to replace the factory radio with an aftermarket, but don't want to use the Metra dash kit (in my case, color is off and it has gaps in between the kit and the dash). Here is what it looks like just as the piece, since I don't have it in my car yet
And this is what my dash currently looks like with the Metra kit and my flip-out navigation head unit
And this is what my dash currently looks like with the Metra kit and my flip-out navigation head unit
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A member on here (Sycefiro) was able to get dash pieces from an Asian market Nissan Maxima that shares the same dashboard design as the I30/I35. It is an OEM piece, so it has the woodgrain and its perfectly made to fit the dashboard in the car. I was able to get one of his last ones for the I30. So that way, those who want to replace the factory radio with an aftermarket, but don't want to use the Metra dash kit (in my case, color is off and it has gaps in between the kit and the dash). Here is what it looks like just as the piece, since I don't have it in my car yet
And this is what my dash currently looks like with the Metra kit and my flip-out navigation head unit
And this is what my dash currently looks like with the Metra kit and my flip-out navigation head unit
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A member on here (Sycefiro) was able to get dash pieces from an Asian market Nissan Maxima that shares the same dashboard design as the I30/I35. It is an OEM piece, so it has the woodgrain and its perfectly made to fit the dashboard in the car. I was able to get one of his last ones for the I30. So that way, those who want to replace the factory radio with an aftermarket, but don't want to use the Metra dash kit (in my case, color is off and it has gaps in between the kit and the dash). Here is what it looks like just as the piece, since I don't have it in my car yet
And this is what my dash currently looks like with the Metra kit and my flip-out navigation head unit
And this is what my dash currently looks like with the Metra kit and my flip-out navigation head unit
ah please do! lol i really hate my dull grey look espeically with my pioneer 6300ub headunit
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Just got the radio installed today with the new dash piece. Will have to take better pics since I just took this real quick to send to a friend. And the rainy weather this morning in NJ didn't help anything today either
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I got it from a member on here whose screen name is 'Sycefiro'. AFAIK he had one piece left after I ordered mine, so I don't know if laststop has already snagged it.
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The wood looks pretty much the same to my eye. It isn't directly next to any other wood so you can't really have a side-by-side comparison. I do notice how the plastic is a slightly different shade, but that doesn't really bother me. Maybe one day I'll find a wood kit that has the trim sticker that goes over the climate controls which will make it all looks seamless
I got it from a member on here whose screen name is 'Sycefiro'. AFAIK he had one piece left after I ordered mine, so I don't know if laststop has already snagged it.
I got it from a member on here whose screen name is 'Sycefiro'. AFAIK he had one piece left after I ordered mine, so I don't know if laststop has already snagged it.
Mike did you use the metra kit to mount your stereo?
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No, I didn't. The metra kit uses flimsy plastic pieces to mount the radio, climate controls, and ashtray to. Instead, you use the metal brackets that come stock on the car. Once you mount everything to those brackets and mount it in the car, you have to get a Metra bezel to go around the radio to eliminate any blank spaces between the radio and the opening and the piece. The part number for that is 95-7417. Then there were little plastic bits on the vents that come with Syce's that had to get dremmeled off to get it to fit in.
I will try to source more if there are demand, however, they no longer produce these, so might be a while before I get some.
Email to SYCEFIRO@yahoo.com if anyone needs to get hold of me
Thanks
SY
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Sorry if I am kinda flooding this thread by myself (will make my own progress thread in another section of the forum soon), but since it was nice enough today to wash my car, thought I'd put some 'real' shots of my car after a typical wash (which today consisted of Meguiars Gold Class wash, Meguiars Hot Rims wheel/tire cleaner, Meguiars NXT generation tire shine, Meguiars quick detail over the entire car, Meguiars Gold Class Leather Conditioner, Eagle One 50/50 on the windows, scrubbing my all-weather mats, and a vacuum.) Still have to get my spoiler put on (sitting in my garage as OEM black, so it will have to get painted Aspen White Pearl to match my car). Then a trans fluid change will be done probably in two weeks. Will also have to get some pictures of my LED interior, but I'll put those pics in the aforementioned progress thread. Geez, seems like I've done more to the car in the past year I've owned it than the previous owner did (currently sits with ~36k miles, yes on a 2000). But enough typing, here's the car
And again, here is my new head unit installed with the kit from Sycefiro. Cool thing with the new Pioneer models is that you can change the splash screen (what flashes when the radio turns on). So I rightfully changed mine to something I edited in Photoshop
And again, here is my new head unit installed with the kit from Sycefiro. Cool thing with the new Pioneer models is that you can change the splash screen (what flashes when the radio turns on). So I rightfully changed mine to something I edited in Photoshop
Last edited by MaxMike93; May 17, 2012 at 10:58 PM.
pretty good lookin ride! i was looking at an 01 I30t in the same color/interior color until my black on black i35 happened to fall into my lap. that cefiro piece helps make it look extra clean, and the i35 wheels look good. props!
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Wow, mandarin. Super, SUPER clean!!!
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Sorry if I am kinda flooding this thread by myself (will make my own progress thread in another section of the forum soon), but since it was nice enough today to wash my car, thought I'd put some 'real' shots of my car after a typical wash (which today consisted of Meguiars Gold Class wash, Meguiars Hot Rims wheel/tire cleaner, Meguiars NXT generation tire shine, Meguiars quick detail over the entire car, Meguiars Gold Class Leather Conditioner, Eagle One 50/50 on the windows, scrubbing my all-weather mats, and a vacuum.) Still have to get my spoiler put on (sitting in my garage as OEM black, so it will have to get painted Aspen White Pearl to match my car). Then a trans fluid change will be done probably in two weeks. Will also have to get some pictures of my LED interior, but I'll put those pics in the aforementioned progress thread. Geez, seems like I've done more to the car in the past year I've owned it than the previous owner did (currently sits with ~36k miles, yes on a 2000). But enough typing, here's the car
I do love the dash kit. If anybody has an in on anymore of those, please PM me. I would totally be interested in one.
Most recent just installed my BCs ( K-sports getting a rebuild and then going on the daily 5th gen when I find one ) front will be going lower and the rears will have 1/2 finger gap shortly
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My buddy installed them for me. Its actually easy the only timely part its adjusting them to your ride height. Luckly my fronts were had loctite on the bolts before so installation was a breeze. If your bolts are siezed or old them you'll most likely want to take it to a shop to get the work done, also buy extra bolts just in case
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My buddy installed them for me. Its actually easy the only timely part its adjusting them to your ride height. Luckly my fronts were had loctite on the bolts before so installation was a breeze. If your bolts are siezed or old them you'll most likely want to take it to a shop to get the work done, also buy extra bolts just in case
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The ride is actually great! I have them set 15 from hard and I love it, I don't bottom out, highway crusing is a breeze, city driving is great ( just have to pay attention and avoid sewers, and pop holes )
looks good, IMO ii think the front looks good (height wise) and if you just lower the rear a bit it'll look perfect. i like how the 2nd gen i30/i35's can look sporty and have the luxury look at the same time