DIY – Altima Center Console Removal Overview: This is a DIY for the removal of the center console to be able to install LEDs in the cup holders, replacement of heated seats switches, or work on the E-Brake system or whatever else is in the center console. Difficulty:2 Time:15 minutes Cost: depends on what you […]
NICOclub Exclusive Road Test of the 2008 Altima Coupe
NICOclub.com Drives and Evaluates the 2008 Altima Coupe While our Associate Test Drive Editor was in Smyrna, Tennessee at the new Nissan plant, he was given the EXCLUSIVE opportunity to drive the unreleased Altima Coupe (scheduled for introduction in 2008). Of course, we couldn’t wait to get his review to you, as we’re eagerly awaiting […]
Altima Coupe Taillight Removal
First you have to pull away the trunk wall carpeting from its original position near the tail light. You do this by simply finding where its carpet edges meet the car body near the top of the trunk bowl and pulling on it. However once you get near the inside you can see theres a […]
Altima Coupe Smoked Taillight Overlay Install
Click Here for a How-To on removing your taillights– Clean the taillight you will be working on before proceeding – Using a bottle of a soapy water solution, spray the taillight down. Do the same for the vinyl overlay once you have peeled it from the backing. This ensures a slippery surface so you have […]
Altima Coupe Bumper Removal
Altima Coupe Bumper Removal This is used for reference on installing an aftermarket HID kit on your Altima Coupe. This step is needed for the installation Step One: Gather your tools. You will need a Phillips and a small flat-head screwdriver. Step Two: Open Hood. There will be 8 clips on the top of the […]
Altima 3.5 Injen Short Ram Intake Install
Okay, first off, I’d like to say that the installation is quite simple and straight forward. If you have basic mechanical skills, it shouldn’t take more than 40-45 minutes tops. I have a lot of experience with installing intakes, exhausts, headers, etc., and it only took me 35 minutes, but that’s because I took pics […]
Altima Coupe Eibach Prokit Spring Install
Props: To Guitarist982 for knocking this out with me, taking notes, pictures, and throwing his weight behind the effort when brute force was necessary. Notes: These instructions are for the Altima Coupe 3.5. Although the variations between the 3.5 and the 2.5 are minimal, these instructions may not be entirely accurate for the 2.5. Guitarist […]
Altima Coupe Racingline Rear Endlinks Install
You need– TWO 2-ton jackstands– ONE jack from the trunk– ONE ratchet with a 17mm socket– ONE 17mm wrench– ONE 19mm wrench OR locking pliers (I used the locking pliers) first you are going to need to jack the car up. Jacking points: You take your cheapo jack from the trunk of the car underneath […]
Altima Coupe Audi R8 LED strip retrofit
First, you have to determine if you have the gap needed for the lights. If you have the Stillen fascia, you’ll have the gap needed. Not sure on the stock so you’ll need to look and measure the distance. You’ll need about 1/4″ inches to fit the LEDs. Here’s the my car with the fascia […]
Altima Instrument Gauge Lighting Change
First, I separated the the three pieces. They are easy to disassemble. Nothing but clips holding it together. Next, I separated the Bezel that has the notches for the speed, rpm, ect. I didn’t take off the needles because, I have had a bad experiences with that before. So, I peeled back the gauges and […]