This is what the front & rear of the car look like now, but the front will be changing with an addition very soon 
Just a couple of detail changes . . . .
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Thanks Ed - you're probably right, still toying with ideas ! You missed another change Ed - tsk, tsk !
You missed another change Ed - tsk, tsk !it's just they stick out like a sore thumb and I know how you like subtlety so it confuses me
The Nismo badges are just a stopgap that've ended up staying on longer than intended ! :lol:
The other change is that I've omitted the rear Nissan badge from beside the wiper
shaggy_master
brapp brapp!
Definitely get those nismo badges off asap!
Joe
Joe
I posted them in your Nurburgring story. This particular car hasn't been there yet, but my Alfa GTV6 did & my Bravo GT. Took my old Yamaha R1 round as well.
I think you've forgotten the term 'personal preference' Joe. When was the last time I told you what to do with your car ?
Here's a full rear shot just for you Ed - seeing as you asked for one, lol. Plus two extras I took. The grill is under modification as of today !
Looks nice Paul
Did you get that 'R' from halfrauds though?
Crikey - there's just no pleasing some folks !
No, the 'R' badge is NOT from Halfords & yes it is a different size deliberately. If I had got it from another Almera badge, hardly anyone would notice it & it would be a waste of time being there. As it is now, anyone who has no interest or knowledge of cars will still not notice it. But those who are in the know, might just notice it & be thinking 'hmm, wonder what the 'R' is for ? In other words, it is still sleeper - but with hints to the car enthusiast, just like the intercooler pipe.
Ok, for all those complaining about the Nismo badges - they're off ! :lol: In the end, I wasn't sure about the look I wanted so just put the standard bars back on (but painted black). Also had the exhaust changed for a 2.25" cat-back & the boost & AFR gauges installed.
Yes I know, the gauges aren't where everyone else would put them - but the whole idea of the car is to keep it sleeper, no point making a big show of them on the dash or pillar. They're also illuminated & would be a bit distracting at night, so they're down low but still easily read.
Yes I know, the gauges aren't where everyone else would put them - but the whole idea of the car is to keep it sleeper, no point making a big show of them on the dash or pillar. They're also illuminated & would be a bit distracting at night, so they're down low but still easily read.
Thanks Liam
As the standard exhaust bore is only 1.75", a change to 2.5" would have made it very boomy. As it is, when they first fitted the cat-back it was ASBO loud & that's not an exaggeration. I had a headache within 15 mins of driving it because there weren't any zones where it went quiet - it was just noisy all the time:roll: So as that wasn't what I wanted or asked for, MIJ agreed to take it back in & change the rear box for a bigger quieter one. I've probably lost a couple of horses because of that, but I don't care because I can drive it w/out cringeing or having that horrible resonance bouncing through the cabin. At 70 mph you can hold a conversation easily, but at idle it has a nice burble to it. It was £275 fitted.
As the standard exhaust bore is only 1.75", a change to 2.5" would have made it very boomy. As it is, when they first fitted the cat-back it was ASBO loud & that's not an exaggeration. I had a headache within 15 mins of driving it because there weren't any zones where it went quiet - it was just noisy all the time:roll: So as that wasn't what I wanted or asked for, MIJ agreed to take it back in & change the rear box for a bigger quieter one. I've probably lost a couple of horses because of that, but I don't care because I can drive it w/out cringeing or having that horrible resonance bouncing through the cabin. At 70 mph you can hold a conversation easily, but at idle it has a nice burble to it.
It was £275 fitted.