First off, materials you will need: Spray can of the paint you will useGrey Primer Filler100 grit sandpaperMasking tapeFlathead screwdriver (stubby)Phillips head screwdriverCardboard First off is the defog vent. Use a stubby screwdriver, it will come in very handy for removing these vents. You stick the Flathead screwdriver in between the dash and the vent […]
Altima Coupe Painting Taillights
In this article we will be painting a set a Altima Coupe taillights. This is an alternative to using vinyl overlays as it is easier to apply and slightly more permanent. Note: Check with your local jurisdiction before performing this as it may not be legal in all states. Skill Level 1 of 5 Time […]
Altima Center Console Removal
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 […]