You can't have a hotrod without pinstriping....
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You can't have a hotrod without pinstriping....
Had this done by pinstriper Shane Syx at the Rock N Rods Rt. 66 Show at the Interstate Center, Sunday July 22nd.
Finding the centerlines, and laying it out...
Getting the first brush strokes...
Finding the centerlines, and laying it out...
Getting the first brush strokes...
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All done, grease pencil lines cleaned up, 5 coats of wax...
He typically charges ~$200 for something like that. After we got to talking, he said that since I hadn't had my baby for over 5 weeks, that he'd do it at a "discounted" rate. Plus, all the money was going to charity anyway.
My price? $10. I gave him $50. Whenever I get a carbon hood, or a new hood, he said next time he was in Illinois (he's from Ohio), he'd do it for free.
The striping is really good, the guy has skill but it looks really out of place on a Maxima, and no matter what you do to a Maxima it will never be a Hot Rod and should not be refered to as one.
to what Matty and Flava said
I like his work, but as others have said...kinda out of place on a max.
Maybe if you de-badged it it would flow better?? Then your attention is on the pinstripe and not on the badge + pinstripe.
Quick PS work. It's a bit sloppy, but you get the idea.
Maybe if you de-badged it it would flow better?? Then your attention is on the pinstripe and not on the badge + pinstripe.
Quick PS work. It's a bit sloppy, but you get the idea.
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I intentionally left the maxima badge on there, as the titanium tinted badging is part of what makes a SE-L, an SE-L. The pinstriping is the same color as the badging, with a lighter silver added for contrast.
And, for what it's worth, it's MY hotrod. No, it doesn't classify as a hotrod by common perception, but in essence, a hotrod is a car that's been modified extensively to the owner's tastes, for more power, better handling, and personalization. By that definition, my car is my hotrod.
And, for what it's worth, it's MY hotrod. No, it doesn't classify as a hotrod by common perception, but in essence, a hotrod is a car that's been modified extensively to the owner's tastes, for more power, better handling, and personalization. By that definition, my car is my hotrod.
Originally Posted by Chefasaurus
I intentionally left the maxima badge on there, as the titanium tinted badging is part of what makes a SE-L, an SE-L. The pinstriping is the same color as the badging, with a lighter silver added for contrast.
And, for what it's worth, it's MY hotrod. No, it doesn't classify as a hotrod by common perception, but in essence, a hotrod is a car that's been modified extensively to the owner's tastes, for more power, better handling, and personalization. By that definition, my car is my hotrod.
And, for what it's worth, it's MY hotrod. No, it doesn't classify as a hotrod by common perception, but in essence, a hotrod is a car that's been modified extensively to the owner's tastes, for more power, better handling, and personalization. By that definition, my car is my hotrod.
That's why I've left mine on. I don't want any SE's trying to race me thinking I'm also an SE wondering why I can't keep up with my "GLE" auto.Just didn't know that in the 4th gens the models had different colored badges.
Originally Posted by Chefasaurus
And, for what it's worth, it's MY hotrod. No, it doesn't classify as a hotrod by common perception, but in essence, a hotrod is a car that's been modified extensively to the owner's tastes, for more power, better handling, and personalization. By that definition, my car is my hotrod.
I don't think pinstriping belongs or look good on a Max, but if you like it, more power to you.
hate to bash u for this but this thread is just asking for it.
judgin by your sig pic, you have an extensive amount of mods and obviously into auto-crossing. why not classify your car as a track car, street, race car or whatever? i see no resemblence of a "hot rod" besides that pinstripe on your car which most certainly does not belong on a maxima... well any import cars. modern design would go best with imports, not sayin i would but just my opinion. and pinstriping should belong on true hot rods and harleys lol.
hot rods=american muscle. i don't care what the techical term is, its was the general public view them as. tell any muscle car owner u consider ur max as a hot rod and they will laugh at you. just my .02 cents
judgin by your sig pic, you have an extensive amount of mods and obviously into auto-crossing. why not classify your car as a track car, street, race car or whatever? i see no resemblence of a "hot rod" besides that pinstripe on your car which most certainly does not belong on a maxima... well any import cars. modern design would go best with imports, not sayin i would but just my opinion. and pinstriping should belong on true hot rods and harleys lol.
hot rods=american muscle. i don't care what the techical term is, its was the general public view them as. tell any muscle car owner u consider ur max as a hot rod and they will laugh at you. just my .02 cents
Originally Posted by Chefasaurus
And, for what it's worth, it's MY hotrod. No, it doesn't classify as a hotrod by common perception, but in essence, a hotrod is a car that's been modified extensively to the owner's tastes, for more power, better handling, and personalization. By that definition, my car is my hotrod.
Whatever man, call it what you wish but a Japanese car is not a hot rod.
Just because you say the earth is flat doesnt mean it is.
You have a better chance trying to convince people its a sports car then a hot rod.
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A production car that has been modified by the owner in the attempt to increase acceleration and top end speed. Although the term can be applied to any modified car, it is usually reserved for vehicles produced from 1930 to 1940's. Typically the engine is modified, and some body panels removed. Many were painted with a design of flames behind the front wheels to give the appearance that this vehicle was "hot" thus the name.
Hot rods are older, often historical, cars. Originally the term was used to the practice of taking an old, cheap car, removing weight (usually by removing roof, hood, bumpers, windscreen and fenders), lower it, change or tune the engine to give more power, add fat wheels and paint it to make it stand out. The term may have originated from "hot roadster" and the term was used in the 1950s and 1960s as a derogatory term for any car that did not fit into the mainstream. ...
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Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
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A production car that has been modified by the owner in the attempt to increase acceleration and top end speed. Although the term can be applied to any modified car, it is usually reserved for vehicles produced from 1930 to 1940's. Typically the engine is modified, and some body panels removed. Many were painted with a design of flames behind the front wheels to give the appearance that this vehicle was "hot" thus the name.
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Hot rods are older, often historical, cars. Originally the term was used to the practice of taking an old, cheap car, removing weight (usually by removing roof, hood, bumpers, windscreen and fenders), lower it, change or tune the engine to give more power, add fat wheels and paint it to make it stand out. The term may have originated from "hot roadster" and the term was used in the 1950s and 1960s as a derogatory term for any car that did not fit into the mainstream. ...
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A production car that has been modified by the owner in the attempt to increase acceleration and top end speed. Although the term can be applied to any modified car, it is usually reserved for vehicles produced from 1930 to 1940's. Typically the engine is modified, and some body panels removed. Many were painted with a design of flames behind the front wheels to give the appearance that this vehicle was "hot" thus the name.
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Hot rods are older, often historical, cars. Originally the term was used to the practice of taking an old, cheap car, removing weight (usually by removing roof, hood, bumpers, windscreen and fenders), lower it, change or tune the engine to give more power, add fat wheels and paint it to make it stand out. The term may have originated from "hot roadster" and the term was used in the 1950s and 1960s as a derogatory term for any car that did not fit into the mainstream. ...
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Originally Posted by KRRZ350
I geuss I'm the only one that likes it with the emblem.
And ok, ok, maybe not a hot-rod no, but how about 'muscle car with outstanding gas mileage'?
And ok, ok, maybe not a hot-rod no, but how about 'muscle car with outstanding gas mileage'?
The Maxima couldnt even pull off the term "muscle car".
190BHP is no muscle car,even a modded one pushing over 300 doesnt result in it being a muscle car.
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