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[chemax]

I was trying to find a thread to attach this to as to not start a new one, but I couldn't find anything. I could've sworn I posted a pic of my car before...

Anyways, I've done a few things to my maxima and just thought I'd share.

The first thing I did was a CAI (pretty common around here and unfortunately, always linked to the little rice-burner dudes). No matter to me, I still wanted a little extra.


I added a Nismo cat-back exhaust. These cars usually have two dual-tip mufflers. Again, I've seen some of these cars and many other kinds with HUGE cans in the back. Not my taste, so I went with this. Gives it a nice low rumble, and not a lawn-mover sound.



My car came with halogen bulbs, but so many higher end cars here have HIDs, and I really wanted that. Thankfully this car already had the correct projector housing, just had to install the ballasts and the new bulbs, both for headlights and foglights. I went with a 6000K color... nice 'n white. Non of that blue/purple stuff. I also added some VLED switchbacks in the parking light housing. These run at a normal white color instead of amber, but then when you put on hazards or a turn signal, they blink amber (to stay legal). Now, all lights up front match...

"Amber" color


"Parking Light" white color to match headlights & fogs.


I've got a few other things to do (parts sitting in garage) and a few on my wishlist. I'm trying to keep it clean and simple. I'm sure it's note everyone's thing, but I've always wanted to learn/do more on cars. I'll post more updates if you guys are interested! Thanks...

[texasmr2]

chemax,
I have been modding cars since the early '80's and I will offer you my advice/knowledge through PM's.

Gregg

[Selcouth_Feline]

I've got a few other things to do (parts sitting in garage) and a few on my wishlist. I'm trying to keep it clean and simple. I'm sure it's note everyone's thing, but I've always wanted to learn/do more on cars. I'll post more updates if you guys are interested! Thanks...

Looks good so far. Keep us posted

The only mod I managed to do to my car was to put dial rings on the dashboard

[Jabberwocky]

looking good mate.

Did you have any problems lining up the HID's I have just put some on my Golf and they were a nightmare to get lined up. Also do you guys have any laws on headlight brightness as I know people who have been stopped for having too bright a lights

[chemax]

chemax,
I have been modding cars since the early '80's and I will offer you my advice/knowledge through PM's.

Gregg

Much appreciated sir. It's something I've always wanted to do but never had the means to do it. Learning little by little...

I've got a few other things to do (parts sitting in garage) and a few on my wishlist. I'm trying to keep it clean and simple. I'm sure it's note everyone's thing, but I've always wanted to learn/do more on cars. I'll post more updates if you guys are interested! Thanks...

Looks good so far. Keep us posted

The only mod I managed to do to my car was to put dial rings on the dashboard

Thank you sir! I definitely will. It's a slow process for me ($$$), but it'll get done!

looking good mate.

Did you have any problems lining up the HID's I have just put some on my Golf and they were a nightmare to get lined up. Also do you guys have any laws on headlight brightness as I know people who have been stopped for having too bright a lights

When I got the car, I noticed the alignment was a little off and I just adjusted it myself. Kind of tedious, with no proper equipment, but just against my garage door, personally from varying distances,etc. I'm a stickler for that because I hate when they lights don't look even and I don't want them shining directly in rear-view mirrors. Thankfully it was just a minor adjustment to one lamp, otherwise I would've had my dealership do it for me.

There are laws for them but I don't know what they are. I'm pretty sure if an officer is in the right mood, he'll pull you over for blue/purple lights, but then again if you've got that color, then you probably have other violations, like tinted tail lights, dark tint, etc. Most cars here that have HIDs are 4300K color. I just went one step up from that, so I should be cool. I've heard of some people changing out bulbs for way off colors in the front, like red or green, and that will definitely get you a ticket.

Thanks for the compliments!

[headless]

I managed to remove my wing mirrors.

[chemax]

I managed to remove my wing mirrors.

2 years ago, about all I could do was check the oil level. The other forum I'm on for maximas really taught me a lot. Met some good people through that place.

Kind of tough though, I know only one other person who is into cars, but he knows more older-American engines, and trucks at that...

[Diplomatic Immunity]

Nice car...I'm looking at a 2004 altima for a daily driver. However, now that I see your car I might need to change my mind. Your model year Maxima is really smooth and has potential for many mods.