Here she is.

Here is the start of my VIP lifestyle.  I'm definitely a newb, so I wanna learn as much as possible.

[IMG]http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/MenaceKustoms/NICO/DSC_0235.jpg[/IMG]

1997 Q45 Espresso Pearl
Espelir springs/KYB SR struts
Cima grille/Nissan trunk badge
Hood mascot (hasn't been installed yet)
Full tint, including windshield

I have just done all the tune up stuff, and cleaning the REALLY grimy leather seats.  Can't wait to spend money on cooler stuff.

School me.  


BTW, does anybody have any measurements on where I need to drill holes, and what size they need to be to install the mascot?

nice pick up on the ride!!!! I love that expresso pearl color... few and far between seen here hahahaha I want to see this ride reach full vipness. Talk to a few of the Diego boys they are running Q's and they are rolling hard. Props on the ride again!

[url]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8762[/url]

here's a how to guide for your mascot.. oh btw, what % tint all around do you have? i'm getting my bronze tint removed and might get 20.. great start on your build and hope to see more goodies on there. :biggthumpup:

love that car! haha, of all platforms, this one is my favorite, such a big/ luxurious style. good luck with it man!

very nice:biggthumpup:

[quote=DaygoVIP619;205659][URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8762[/URL]

here's a how to guide for your mascot.. oh btw, what % tint all around do you have? i'm getting my bronze tint removed and might get 20.. great start on your build and hope to see more goodies on there. :biggthumpup:[/quote]

Thanks for the write up, but can you tell me the location and size of the holes?  Or should I just trace out a template?  My mascot is gold too, woo hoo.

just take off that black piece on the hood mascot and use that as a template thats what i did n mine:biggthumpup:

Good lookin out.  I didn't even think of that.  I gotta make the rear hole smaller though to get that clip to work.

Well, I bit the bullet and put a drill bit to my car, scary. 
[IMG]http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/MenaceKustoms/NICO/DSC_0002.jpg[/IMG]
Used masking tape to sketch the template and keep the shavings from scratching the car.
[IMG]http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/MenaceKustoms/NICO/DSC_0003.jpg[/IMG]
Turned out well, I think.
[IMG]http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/MenaceKustoms/NICO/DSC_0004.jpg[/IMG]


Oh, and this is my previous ride:
[IMG]http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/MenaceKustoms/DSC_0204.jpg[/IMG]
I hate stock stuff.

As I said on NICO good Job.

Yea...... that shit is scary! Drilling holes in your hood. Kinda like a one time shot!
My bro. ask me to do it for his Y but I told him F*** that I ain't tryna do that again!
 
Looks good though, I kinda like the gold one.....goes well w/ the brown color

Welcome aboard.  You're off to a good start.  Unique color for sure, I like it.

[quote=PANCAKES!;205856]Yea...... that shit is scary! Drilling holes in your hood. Kinda like a one time shot!
My bro. ask me to do it for his Y but I told him F*** that I ain't tryna do that again!
 
Looks good though, I kinda like the gold one.....goes well w/ the brown color[/quote]
 
Well, the Nissan logo is actually gold if you look closely and I like things to match.  I'm normally not a fan of gold, but I do like it with this color.  Just driving around today was cool with that mascot peeking up over the top of the hood.

nice car, that location where you took that picture is nice, go back over there and take pictures again. welcome to the forum..

[quote=MenaceKustoms;205944]Well, the Nissan logo is actually gold if you look closely and I like things to match. I'm normally not a fan of gold, but I do like it with this color. Just driving around today was cool with that mascot peeking up over the top of the hood.[/quote]
 
INDEED!
 
Gives you that feeling of importance and luxury to your drives! Also you feel good knowing....I DID THAT! :biggthumpup:

[quote=phatboi;205951]nice car, that location where you took that picture is nice, go back over there and take pictures again. welcome to the forum..[/quote]

Yeah, it's an old bridge that's been bypassed by a new ugly one.  It's only used to access a cement plant now.  It was used in a Foo Fighters' video.

[quote=PANCAKES!;206003]INDEED!
 
Gives you that feeling of importance and luxury to your drives! Also you feel good knowing....I DID THAT! :biggthumpup:[/quote]

The "I did that" feeling is why I do this stuff.  It may seem stupid to a lot of people.  Some people may not even realize that it's not stock (75% of the people don't even know what this car is in the first place).  But I do, and it makes me feel good, even if it is simple.  

BTW, PANCAKES!, your car is my car's hero!

great job and cool color!

Looks like you got a good start. What are your plans for it?

Another Q is joining the ranks.  Good looking car man.

Very nice pickup bruh definitely looks clean cant wait to see what you come up with...

Thanks for the compliments.  I'm totally falling for this car.  It was hard to let go of my previous project, and this one has already fought me a little.  But, I can't wait to really start going off.
 
Plans:
Rims first, obviously.
 
Interior accessories; i.e. curtains, table, fusa.  Man that stuff adds up quick,
 
Repaint.  I love the color, but even though it looks clean in the pictures, it needs some refreshing.  It is an 11 year old car after all.
 
Air suspension.  I already have a car on air, and I love it.  Being able to lay it out is the best thing ever.
 
Then, lastly, a kit.  Unless a deal comes up before I paint it.

Love that colour, nearly painted my car that colour.

Nice touch with the gold, I like where this is going:cool2:

You came to the right place. welcome

Better picture with clay barred paint and hood mascot:

[IMG]http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/MenaceKustoms/NICO/DSC_0031.jpg[/IMG]

beautiful car

I love it, i think well call you peanutbutter.

yea dawg keep the same color! I rarely see the espresso Q's... I just recently resprayed my Q but tinted it a bit darker than stock. check out the results! 5th post..

[url]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14642[/url]

[quote=maxpowerintegra;208150]I love it, i think well call you peanutbutter.[/quote]
 
I like it, a new nickname.  I love the color, just need to get it cleaned up a bit.  DaygoVIP619, DAMN.  Your car is my cars popular older brother, the one all the cheerleaders hang out with.

I forgot to add, this is RockKrawler's former car.  I don't know if anybody recognized it.

i noticed he now has your truck, he hadnt had that car for long

Yeah, and I can see why.  I got shafted.

[quote=MenaceKustoms;207805]Better picture with clay barred paint and hood mascot:

[IMG]http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/MenaceKustoms/NICO/DSC_0031.jpg[/IMG][/quote]


Dayum dude, this car has so much potential to be sickkkk.  Can't wait to see the progress :biggthumpup: