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04-26-2003, 07:01 PM
#5
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LOL
No there is no chip, it is either a bug or a reflection of the sun (depending on what spot you are looking at.
I won't be dropping it any time soon, that is not my style. A supercharger, now that is doable
We have had a ton of bugs out here this year, and apparently a lot of them die when they hit your bumper at 100 mph
I went to a touchless car wash this morning, but apparently touchless means that it won't touch the bugs on the front. 
The entire car is spotless except the bumper.
No there is no chip, it is either a bug or a reflection of the sun (depending on what spot you are looking at.
I won't be dropping it any time soon, that is not my style. A supercharger, now that is doable
We have had a ton of bugs out here this year, and apparently a lot of them die when they hit your bumper at 100 mph
I went to a touchless car wash this morning, but apparently touchless means that it won't touch the bugs on the front. The entire car is spotless except the bumper.
04-26-2003, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by gmc74
LOL
No there is no chip, it is either a bug or a reflection of the sun (depending on what spot you are looking at.
I won't be dropping it any time soon, that is not my style. A supercharger, now that is doable
We have had a ton of bugs out here this year, and apparently a lot of them die when they hit your bumper at 100 mph I went to a touchless car wash this morning, but apparently touchless means that it won't touch the bugs on the front.
The entire car is spotless except the bumper.
LOL
No there is no chip, it is either a bug or a reflection of the sun (depending on what spot you are looking at.
I won't be dropping it any time soon, that is not my style. A supercharger, now that is doable
We have had a ton of bugs out here this year, and apparently a lot of them die when they hit your bumper at 100 mph
I went to a touchless car wash this morning, but apparently touchless means that it won't touch the bugs on the front. The entire car is spotless except the bumper.
04-26-2003, 11:49 PM
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Originally posted by JAKE02
A bit of advice re paint chips........get a clear bra NOW.......or you will regret it.
A bit of advice re paint chips........get a clear bra NOW.......or you will regret it.
BTW, those aren't chips, they are bugs that had the mis fortune of being driven through
I had a dead bee carcus inside the engine compartment, and he was splatered... maybe I should slow down... nah 
04-27-2003, 02:56 AM
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Originally posted by gmc74
With the brightness of the sun out here I don't dare put a bra (even clear) on the car or you will see the fade.
BTW, those aren't chips, they are bugs that had the mis fortune of being driven through I had a dead bee carcus inside the engine compartment, and he was splatered... maybe I should slow down... nah
With the brightness of the sun out here I don't dare put a bra (even clear) on the car or you will see the fade.
BTW, those aren't chips, they are bugs that had the mis fortune of being driven through
I had a dead bee carcus inside the engine compartment, and he was splatered... maybe I should slow down... nah
04-27-2003, 09:35 AM
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Originally posted by gmc74
With the brightness of the sun out here I don't dare put a bra (even clear) on the car or you will see the fade.
BTW, those aren't chips, they are bugs that had the mis fortune of being driven through I had a dead bee carcus inside the engine compartment, and he was splatered... maybe I should slow down... nah
With the brightness of the sun out here I don't dare put a bra (even clear) on the car or you will see the fade.
BTW, those aren't chips, they are bugs that had the mis fortune of being driven through
I had a dead bee carcus inside the engine compartment, and he was splatered... maybe I should slow down... nah
05-01-2003, 01:13 PM
#14
Originally posted by gmc74
LOL
No there is no chip, it is either a bug or a reflection of the sun (depending on what spot you are looking at.
I won't be dropping it any time soon, that is not my style. A supercharger, now that is doable
We have had a ton of bugs out here this year, and apparently a lot of them die when they hit your bumper at 100 mph I went to a touchless car wash this morning, but apparently touchless means that it won't touch the bugs on the front.
The entire car is spotless except the bumper.
LOL
No there is no chip, it is either a bug or a reflection of the sun (depending on what spot you are looking at.
I won't be dropping it any time soon, that is not my style. A supercharger, now that is doable
We have had a ton of bugs out here this year, and apparently a lot of them die when they hit your bumper at 100 mph
I went to a touchless car wash this morning, but apparently touchless means that it won't touch the bugs on the front. The entire car is spotless except the bumper.
I would suggest getting H&Rs when they come out, it will get rid of that 4x4 look.
05-01-2003, 02:16 PM
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have to agree with everyone that thinks the gaps are off - definitely need to drop the front to match the back, the Maxima should have an agressive stance, lower in the front if anything.
I'm not into dropping, either, but i want it to look even, and the front gap is really bugging me now.
Other than that, the only other mods I want to do are to put a dvd system in the back, with video game inputs (i have kids) and maybe a new grille, not that the factory is that bad, really. Oh, and some new wheels, maybe the Laced Piranha?
I'm not into dropping, either, but i want it to look even, and the front gap is really bugging me now.
Other than that, the only other mods I want to do are to put a dvd system in the back, with video game inputs (i have kids) and maybe a new grille, not that the factory is that bad, really. Oh, and some new wheels, maybe the Laced Piranha?
05-01-2003, 05:02 PM
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Originally posted by coffeeshark
have to agree with everyone that thinks the gaps are off - definitely need to drop the front to match the back, the Maxima should have an agressive stance, lower in the front if anything.
I'm not into dropping, either, but i want it to look even, and the front gap is really bugging me now.
Other than that, the only other mods I want to do are to put a dvd system in the back, with video game inputs (i have kids) and maybe a new grille, not that the factory is that bad, really. Oh, and some new wheels, maybe the Laced Piranha?
have to agree with everyone that thinks the gaps are off - definitely need to drop the front to match the back, the Maxima should have an agressive stance, lower in the front if anything.
I'm not into dropping, either, but i want it to look even, and the front gap is really bugging me now.
Other than that, the only other mods I want to do are to put a dvd system in the back, with video game inputs (i have kids) and maybe a new grille, not that the factory is that bad, really. Oh, and some new wheels, maybe the Laced Piranha?
05-02-2003, 10:15 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaZero
Trust us 5th gen guys. You'll regret not getting a clear bra in a year or so.
Trust us 5th gen guys. You'll regret not getting a clear bra in a year or so.
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05-04-2003, 11:05 AM
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I too would be interested in seeing photos of the clear bra. I live in LA and do a lot of highway driving. Dem dam trucks...If someone could hook me up w/ photos of the clear bra and where to buy it, that would be great. Thanx.
http://photos.yahoo.com/dddiaz_j
http://photos.yahoo.com/dddiaz_j
05-04-2003, 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by diazjl
I too would be interested in seeing photos of the clear bra. I live in LA and do a lot of highway driving. Dem dam trucks...If someone could hook me up w/ photos of the clear bra and where to buy it, that would be great. Thanx.
http://photos.yahoo.com/dddiaz_j
I too would be interested in seeing photos of the clear bra. I live in LA and do a lot of highway driving. Dem dam trucks...If someone could hook me up w/ photos of the clear bra and where to buy it, that would be great. Thanx.
http://photos.yahoo.com/dddiaz_j
-Ed
05-06-2003, 01:56 PM
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wow, you guys are relentless. from what i've researched, a comparable G35 would cost around $1200 more than the Maxima. I didn't have a problem with the price, but put together the rear wheel drive ( i need front for the heavy snow sometimes) and the size (G35 doesn't measure up much smaller, but feels tighter) and the price, and the Maxima is a winner.
Now if i was going for a coupe, there would be a different winner, but the sedan was my only option.
oh, and stop arguing about it. it's getting boring.
from what i've researched, a comparable G35 would cost around $1200 more than the Maxima. I didn't have a problem with the price, but put together the rear wheel drive ( i need front for the heavy snow sometimes) and the size (G35 doesn't measure up much smaller, but feels tighter) and the price, and the Maxima is a winner. Now if i was going for a coupe, there would be a different winner, but the sedan was my only option.
oh, and stop arguing about it. it's getting boring.
07-08-2003, 11:58 PM
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I actually based my choice of color and interior on your car. As soon as i saw it i loved how it looked, never saw it in person till i got in my car. I wouldnt mind seeing what that clear bra looks like either. The bugs are killing me and i'd hate for it to mess up my front like that.
07-09-2003, 02:23 AM
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Clear Bra pics...
Originally posted by Mystery_Man
I actually based my choice of color and interior on your car. As soon as i saw it i loved how it looked, never saw it in person till i got in my car. I wouldnt mind seeing what that clear bra looks like either. The bugs are killing me and i'd hate for it to mess up my front like that.
I actually based my choice of color and interior on your car. As soon as i saw it i loved how it looked, never saw it in person till i got in my car. I wouldnt mind seeing what that clear bra looks like either. The bugs are killing me and i'd hate for it to mess up my front like that.
Took the clear bra pics this morning. It was an overcast day, which was good so there isn't as much glare. I had to set the resolution high on the digital cam to try and get the most detail - and it's still hard to see. Here are the links to the pics, along with some commentary:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradshaw1967/Max/hood.jpg
You can see the seam along the edges of the hood. The hood segment is fairly large, although you can't see the far edge. It comes up about a foot onto the hood.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...x/front-qp.jpg
This is the small rectangular piece that protects the quarterpanel.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...Max/mirror.jpg
The mirror is done in two pieces - one on the top, and the other on the back. You can see the seam between the two pieces.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...x/front-lt.jpg
This is the best view I could get of the front bumper. Directly under the headlight you can see a cut - which is a 'relief cut' that's purposely built into the film. It's necessary since the film is wrapped around the curve on the bumper - without it, the film would wrinkle much like a piece of paper wrapped around a baseball.
Most of the small bubbles you see are because it hasn't totally finished drying yet - that takes a few days to totally go away. I also had the headlight kit installed today - a thicker plastic film (40 mil as opposed to the 8 mil on the rest of the kit) covers both headlight assemblies and a small circular piece covers the cornering lamps. I'll try to post those pics later - it's already dusk here and you won't see a thing now.
Hope this helps any of you all looking at getting one. I'm *very* satisifed with the result. Most of the people I show it to have *no idea* it's there - very unobtrusive.
07-12-2003, 03:42 AM
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Re: Clear Bra pics...
I'm in the market for a car, and the 04 Maxima is starting to look real good to me, since my 91 SE was totaled by some idiot driver in a 02 300M. But anyway, were could one get a clear bra? I live in Washington, DC and I would love to know where I could get one and est price on the install of it. I'm considering that ugly Orange color, but the question is what color leather to get. Please advise on the clear bra. Thanks in Advance.
Originally posted by bradshaw46
This is my post from the FreshAlloy forum:
Took the clear bra pics this morning. It was an overcast day, which was good so there isn't as much glare. I had to set the resolution high on the digital cam to try and get the most detail - and it's still hard to see. Here are the links to the pics, along with some commentary:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradshaw1967/Max/hood.jpg
You can see the seam along the edges of the hood. The hood segment is fairly large, although you can't see the far edge. It comes up about a foot onto the hood.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...x/front-qp.jpg
This is the small rectangular piece that protects the quarterpanel.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...Max/mirror.jpg
The mirror is done in two pieces - one on the top, and the other on the back. You can see the seam between the two pieces.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...x/front-lt.jpg
This is the best view I could get of the front bumper. Directly under the headlight you can see a cut - which is a 'relief cut' that's purposely built into the film. It's necessary since the film is wrapped around the curve on the bumper - without it, the film would wrinkle much like a piece of paper wrapped around a baseball.
Most of the small bubbles you see are because it hasn't totally finished drying yet - that takes a few days to totally go away. I also had the headlight kit installed today - a thicker plastic film (40 mil as opposed to the 8 mil on the rest of the kit) covers both headlight assemblies and a small circular piece covers the cornering lamps. I'll try to post those pics later - it's already dusk here and you won't see a thing now.
Hope this helps any of you all looking at getting one. I'm *very* satisifed with the result. Most of the people I show it to have *no idea* it's there - very unobtrusive.
This is my post from the FreshAlloy forum:
Took the clear bra pics this morning. It was an overcast day, which was good so there isn't as much glare. I had to set the resolution high on the digital cam to try and get the most detail - and it's still hard to see. Here are the links to the pics, along with some commentary:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradshaw1967/Max/hood.jpg
You can see the seam along the edges of the hood. The hood segment is fairly large, although you can't see the far edge. It comes up about a foot onto the hood.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...x/front-qp.jpg
This is the small rectangular piece that protects the quarterpanel.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...Max/mirror.jpg
The mirror is done in two pieces - one on the top, and the other on the back. You can see the seam between the two pieces.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bradsh...x/front-lt.jpg
This is the best view I could get of the front bumper. Directly under the headlight you can see a cut - which is a 'relief cut' that's purposely built into the film. It's necessary since the film is wrapped around the curve on the bumper - without it, the film would wrinkle much like a piece of paper wrapped around a baseball.
Most of the small bubbles you see are because it hasn't totally finished drying yet - that takes a few days to totally go away. I also had the headlight kit installed today - a thicker plastic film (40 mil as opposed to the 8 mil on the rest of the kit) covers both headlight assemblies and a small circular piece covers the cornering lamps. I'll try to post those pics later - it's already dusk here and you won't see a thing now.
Hope this helps any of you all looking at getting one. I'm *very* satisifed with the result. Most of the people I show it to have *no idea* it's there - very unobtrusive.
