Tyler's Altima SE-R - Build & Update Thread
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You can get this from 600 from tanner foust
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edit: this is also rwd so maybe OP is getting this
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If you want a bucket, sure. And yeah, you may get a steal like that once in a while.... but it's pretty rare.
I actually checked craigslist, in my area (SF Bay) the only thing that comes up pertaining to the XR4Ti or even Merkur (shaving products aside) is its turbocharged longblock ($1,200) or its automatic transmission for $350
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haha no... well maybe OP found one with some luck haha. But still an 80s car for 4500... that was my main point.
I did find a 91 camaro for 950. Not too bad haha
I did find a 91 camaro for 950. Not too bad haha
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As for the XR4Ti, I'm probably one of the few on this board who's driven one when it was brand new, albeit a single spoilered 88-89 model. (showing my age now
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I'm testing driving a pretty good example of what I have in mind this afternoon, it's located in La Jolla.
I'll give a few more hints .. it has limited slip differential and the manufacturer is not Japanese.
I'll give a few more hints .. it has limited slip differential and the manufacturer is not Japanese.
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He said the car originated in the 1980s, not that the car itself is necessarily made in the 80s.
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Not a Fiero?
If it's truly an 80s car, you should complete the look with a perm and a wicked mustache.
Edit: IROC Z. You have to have a wicked 'stache to drive one of those.
If it's truly an 80s car, you should complete the look with a perm and a wicked mustache.
Edit: IROC Z. You have to have a wicked 'stache to drive one of those.
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^ And a wife-beater. ![:O](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/embarrassment.gif)
Judging by your sig, new car's been purchased?
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Judging by your sig, new car's been purchased?
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Hey guys,
So, as many of you know .. I totaled my Accord roughly 2 weeks ago and have been on quite a rollercoaster ride finding a new car.
I've thrown around the idea of financing something that's around $16 - $18k but I quickly realized throwing myself in that kind of debt is not what I wanted. I got the idea of shopping around for cars in the 4-6k range .. but found nothing but garbage with sketchy owners trying to tell me what the car is when it clearly wasn't .. I test drove anything from E30 BMW 325is, 240SX, 2000ish Mustang GTs, few older Civics & Accords and I gave up on the whole 4-6k price range.
I was searching for cars on Autotrader and found a beautiful one owner 2005 Altima SE-R 6MT w/ 90k miles. Car is located about 5 miles away from me with no dings, no rips, scratches, everything cosmetic is in perfect condition. Everything works, just needs 2 new front tires and maybe a slight alignment. I can tell it was garage kept and really taken care of judging by the condition of the car and having all service receipts.
![](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/8/22/328/441/27150267031.328441087.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.565x376.jpg)
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After agreeing on a price of $11,500, I couldn't resist and put a deposit down. If all goes as planned, I pick it up tomorrow at 10am.
Has:
Mossy exhaust, lightweight flywheel & new clutch, Nismo suspension & wheels and he's throwing in an extra set of SE-R wheels & Nismo Intake.
My very first VQ35
So, as many of you know .. I totaled my Accord roughly 2 weeks ago and have been on quite a rollercoaster ride finding a new car.
I've thrown around the idea of financing something that's around $16 - $18k but I quickly realized throwing myself in that kind of debt is not what I wanted. I got the idea of shopping around for cars in the 4-6k range .. but found nothing but garbage with sketchy owners trying to tell me what the car is when it clearly wasn't .. I test drove anything from E30 BMW 325is, 240SX, 2000ish Mustang GTs, few older Civics & Accords and I gave up on the whole 4-6k price range.
I was searching for cars on Autotrader and found a beautiful one owner 2005 Altima SE-R 6MT w/ 90k miles. Car is located about 5 miles away from me with no dings, no rips, scratches, everything cosmetic is in perfect condition. Everything works, just needs 2 new front tires and maybe a slight alignment. I can tell it was garage kept and really taken care of judging by the condition of the car and having all service receipts.
![](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/8/22/328/441/27150267031.328441087.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.565x376.jpg)
![](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/8/22/328/441/27150267034.328441087.IM1.12.565x421_A.565x376.jpg)
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![](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/8/20/328/441/27132435253.328441087.IM1.02.565x421_A.565x375.jpg)
After agreeing on a price of $11,500, I couldn't resist and put a deposit down. If all goes as planned, I pick it up tomorrow at 10am.
Has:
Mossy exhaust, lightweight flywheel & new clutch, Nismo suspension & wheels and he's throwing in an extra set of SE-R wheels & Nismo Intake.
My very first VQ35
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Very cool, enjoy it.
And dont wreck it ;-)
And dont wreck it ;-)
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Nice SE-R!!!
Love those!
Now sell me the stock wheels and we'll be best buds.
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Now sell me the stock wheels and we'll be best buds.
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Whoa, congrats! That's a great looking car.
You'll have a blast with the low-end torque from the VQ engine. Be safe
You'll have a blast with the low-end torque from the VQ engine. Be safe
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Nice find! Congrats.
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Thanks guys! I picked up the car no more than an hour ago and I'm already in love. It's definitely a nice change not having a loud exhaust, hard motor mounts and the tire roar of track tires.
Knowing the destructive nature of my checking account, I'm sure we'll be seeing more mods soon, stay tuned
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The car is tastefully modded as is, I think it'll keep me occupied for awhile.
Knowing the destructive nature of my checking account, I'm sure we'll be seeing more mods soon, stay tuned
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The car is tastefully modded as is, I think it'll keep me occupied for awhile.
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Quick photo I snapped after work .. loving the factory HIDs & fogs
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Remove front license plate? Is that even a question?
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Looks awesome dood!!!
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Hawt!
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Congrats! I've considered one of those, too, particularly since I like the idea of stealthy performance. I will take a wild stab and say that it's not the 80s-born, non-Japanese built, rear wheel drive car with a limited slip we were guessing. In any case, it looks like you found an affordable-to-maintain performance car that hasn't been hooned to death or hack modded. That is rare.
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Nice car! If well kept, the VQ engines are solid! Look out for engine mounts, power steering leaks.
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I went through the car's stack of maintenance records and found a dyno sheet!
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He said he dynoed the car on 2 different occasions with the highest numbers produced being with the Mossy catback & Nismo Intake. Is the car really making 241wtq and 229whp? I thought the numbers would be swapped around.
Thanks for the kind words everybody, loving the car more and more as I drive it.
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He said he dynoed the car on 2 different occasions with the highest numbers produced being with the Mossy catback & Nismo Intake. Is the car really making 241wtq and 229whp? I thought the numbers would be swapped around.
Thanks for the kind words everybody, loving the car more and more as I drive it.
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