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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Black'd the grill

Used black vinyl to cover up the chrome trim.



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Should I keep it or take it off?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I like it.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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What did it look like before? show a before pic.
Clean install, btw.


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actually your whole car is sex. not to much black but not too much chrome. Classy.

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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Very clean!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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looks good man.

I blacked my entire grill when I did mine, but your's is mad nice as well
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Hella classy, I like it a lot!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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sick.. if you blacked your headlights out.. would flow even nicer!
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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looks good! you should consider doing the chrome around the window and the door handles too. i did it and it looks pimp.

where did you get the vinyl? was it easy to apply?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Thanks guys. Looks like im gonna keep it on.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by xtremex626
sick.. if you blacked your headlights out.. would flow even nicer!
yea. everyone tells me black out the headlights but i kinda like it just clear. . . for now.

Originally Posted by 03tLsNBP
looks good! you should consider doing the chrome around the window and the door handles too. i did it and it looks pimp.

where did you get the vinyl? was it easy to apply?
I might do the window trim + door handles later on.

I got the vinyl from a friend. It was a pain in the ass to put it on because of the curves.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 03tLsNBP
looks good! you should consider doing the chrome around the window and the door handles too. i did it and it looks pimp.

where did you get the vinyl? was it easy to apply?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/24-x-...Q5fAccessories

it works great on b pillars too, i had it on mine for about 4 months
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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^be careful on blacking out to much.

I think it looks fucking player how it sits now.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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Car looks really clean!
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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i blacked mine out too





errr wait.


j/k OP car is gorgeous
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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^lolol nice. but yea op's car is baller lookin. i agree with the perfect balance of chrome n black. don't overdo it one way or the other.
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MrHeeltoe
Car looks really clean!
Thanks

Originally Posted by assclown
i blacked mine out too

errr wait.


j/k OP car is gorgeous
Hahaha.

Originally Posted by DaveS221
^lolol nice. but yea op's car is baller lookin. i agree with the perfect balance of chrome n black. don't overdo it one way or the other.
Right on.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 01:23 AM
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your car is looking great.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
What did it look like before? show a before pic.
Clean install, btw.
This is how my grill looked before.



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Originally Posted by 02TL4ATL
your car is looking great.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 03:29 AM
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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damn those stockies are in great condition. they look bigger than 16s too.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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i think you're the only guy dropped on 02-03 tl-p stockies on this forum hahah (not that it's a bad thing cause i love my 02-03 tl-s stockies <3)
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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^ True. I havent seen anyone on here dropped on 02-03 tl-p stockies
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Looks sick
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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looks nice
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Looks better.




Oh and please get rid of the home depot lip.... it looks ridiculous.
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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looks real vicious
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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nice
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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right on for the compliments guys.

Thinking of getting a set of these G35's, opinions?



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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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i think theyd look awesome but the offset could be an issue.


anyone wanna photoshop it?
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by xtremex626
i think you're the only guy dropped on 02-03 tl-p stockies on this forum hahah (not that it's a bad thing cause i love my 02-03 tl-s stockies <3)
haha i think the 02-03 stockies are just an overall ugly rim. but dropped like that they def look nice.

my 99-01 stockies aren't the prettiest, but on a dropped ride they look pretty good too
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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not to hate on you but i like the chrome better
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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^Good. Keep yours chrome.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 02:20 AM
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damn, your car looks CLEAN bro!
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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i love those g35 wheels!! post pics if you ever out them on
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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edit:

here ya go buddy..

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/g35-oem-wheels-2nd-gen-715400/




The lug pattern for all G35 wheels is correct for maximas. All G wheels have a correct offset to fit 4th through 6th gen maximas (not sure about 1-3G), though they will sit more flush with the wheel wells than the stock wheels.

The 7-spoke G35 Coupe 18" wheel is 18x8 with a 30mm offset
The 6-spoke G35 Coupe 17" wheel is 17x7.5 30mm offset (front) and 18x8 33mm offset (rear)
The 6-spoke G35 Sedan 17" wheel is 17x7 with a 40mm offset
The 5-spoke G35 Sedan ('04) wheel is 17x7 with a 40mm offset
The G35 Coupe 19" Rays wheel is 19x8 with a 30mm offest (front) and 19x8.5 with 33mm offset (rear)

Other notes:

-There are replica G35 18's on ebay and other wheel shops. They are usually sold with a yellow Nissan or Infiniti center cap, and are 18x7.5" with 30mm offset (slightly narrower than the real ones)

-The center caps from most Altimas and 00-01 Maxima GXE wheels will fit on the G35 wheels.

-The 18x8 G35 wheels weigh about 24 lbs

-The 17x8/7.5 wheels weigh about 25 lbs

-If you buy the G35 18's or 19's used, they may come with the automatic tire pressure sensor attached. You CANNOT use this, and probably should replace it with a conventional valve stem

-The 19's on the new G35 coupe are made by Ray's. They are much lighter than the other stockers, and MUCH more expensive ($2000+ on ebay)

-The 19's come with 225/40/19 tires (front) and 245/40/19 tires (rear)....if you use the stock tires, there is a good chance the rears will rub because of the relative high aspect ratio.

-You can find used G35 wheels for pretty cheap on www.g35driver.com and www.g35frenzy.com

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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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damn +30 and +33? i guess we'll have terrible poke on the 2G.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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I think the offset is perfect.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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damn that grill looks nice man and your car looks great, nice work
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Car looks good I say keep it.
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by . N B P .
I think the offset is perfect.
how so?
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