The Other Black President

Current project is a Nissan President conversion.  I know OG is working on one and there’s another person building one on the Nico Forums.  This build will be the Kouki version.  

1996 Infiniti Q45t black on black with 129k miles.  Bought it from a small used car lot in Downtown LA.  Needs some TLC.  Front & rear bumpers are all scratched up & center arm rest needs to be replaced.  So far, I have done a Tranny flush, oil change, and alignment.  I will be adding a transmission cooler and might need to change the starter too.

Pics from when I picked it up:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/1996Q45stock1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/1996Q45stock2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/1996Q45stock6.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/1996Q45stock5.jpg[/IMG]

Looks pretty darn sharp!

Went to Panda Garage in San Diego to pick up a few parts.  There is not much left since a lot of people have bought them up already.  Most of the left over parts are for the early production model which I believe is called Zenki.  I was able to get a trunk, 2 front fenders, and a rear bumper.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0369.jpg[/IMG]

I also bought the following from an ebay seller: elady01

kouki front bumper
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/NissanPresidentfrontbumper.jpg[/IMG]

Kouki trunk trim:
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/NissanPresidentfinisherpanel.jpg[/IMG]

1996 President hood:
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/NissanPresidentHood1.jpg[/IMG]

Looking good.

:biggthumpup:

nice

off to a good start! car looks to be pretty nice too!

Thanks everybody.  

Unfortunately, the hood arrived damaged due to insufficient packaging by the seller & handling by the shipper.  I contacted the seller and they gave me the option of finding another hood or having it repaired at their cost.  I gave them a written estimate from the body shop and they decided to just refund me in full.  

Damage pics:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0372.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/hooddamage1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/hooddamage2.jpg[/IMG]

:biggthumpup: in for the pics, awesome to see another president in the works.

didn't realize you had a build thread. car looks fairly minty, as far as g50s go.

if you're going to buy another hood i suggest a kouki model, so you can use the kouki grill. the 96 is chuki (mid term) iirc.

the kouki front bumper is nice! personally, i always preferred the chuki trim since it's smooth vs. the twisted look.

that rear bumper is zenki. i have a chuki if interested. decided to kit mine.

wow kuya norms! another project?? hehe
Goodluck! should be malupit!

[QUOTE=OG;467140]didn't realize you had a build thread. car looks fairly minty, as far as g50s go.

if you're going to buy another hood i suggest a kouki model, so you can use the kouki grill. the 96 is chuki (mid term) iirc.

the kouki front bumper is nice! personally, i always preferred the chuki trim since it's smooth vs. the twisted look.

that rear bumper is zenki. i have a chuki if interested. decided to kit mine.[/QUOTE]

Just started the build thread today, might as well instead of PM'ing you constantly for questions.  Appreciate all the help & advice.  I ended up keeping the damaged chuki hood since the body shop said it can be repaired easily, and since I pretty much got it for free.   Yeah that's a zenki rear, decided to keep it for now, since it's in a better shape than my stock G50 bumper.  Any difference between the chuki rear & the G50 rear?  Please don't tell me you're going with a sessions kit.

[QUOTE=Dranom;467141]wow kuya norms! another project?? hehe
Goodluck! should be malupit![/QUOTE]

Yeah,  I was getting bored and was running out of ideas for the van.  So another conversion project again.

[QUOTE=normandie;467142]Just started the build thread today, might as well instead of PM'ing you constantly for questions.  Appreciate all the help & advice.  I ended up keeping the damaged chuki hood since the body shop said it can be repaired easily, and since I pretty much got it for free.   Yeah that's a zenki rear, decided to keep it for now, since it's in a better shape than my stock G50 bumper.  Any difference between the chuki rear & the G50 rear?  Please don't tell me you're going with a sessions kit.[/QUOTE]

ahhh... misread the date.

the chuki president rear and the kouki q rear have the same appearance, however the fitment is different. the two tone frame around the plate box is zenki styling. i think you should reconsider.

and yes; sessions kit for sure, but it will be years from now. i'm going to wait until the time is right to finish the president and it will be a long build.

also working on getting the ball rolling on the new suspension, so if you can hang tight a second i may be able to have those suspension parts off. als looking for trade + cash on some modded oem parts.

Glad to see it coming along! It makes me happy to see more G50's on this site :-)

Might as well move the wiring harness since the fenders are out.  Just in case the wheel rubs on the harness once the car is lowered.  Some of the original zip ties securing the wiring harness broke during removal, so I just replaced them with regular zip ties.

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Even though the president fenders bolt on to all the factory mounting holes, there will be a gap since I didn’t get fender risers.  I might just fabricate something to close the gap.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0096.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0095.jpg[/IMG]

A few more goodies for the conversion bought from YAJ:

kouki grille:
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0100.jpg[/IMG]

kouki tail lights:
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0099.jpg[/IMG]


HID headlights:
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0104.jpg[/IMG]

I was also able to get one new headlight bracket:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0106.jpg[/IMG]

very nice norm!!

Kuya norms, ace hardware sells aluminum spacers you can probably use those as risers?

I'm here because I giggled at the title.

nice scores on the kouki parts. have you tried to fit the grill to the hood yet? how much did you find the lights for?

[QUOTE=Blitz;467533]very nice norm!![/QUOTE]

Thanks, Tony!

[QUOTE=Dranom;467565]Kuya norms, ace hardware sells aluminum spacers you can probably use those as risers?[/QUOTE]

Thanks, I'll check it out.


[QUOTE=OG;467580]nice scores on the kouki parts. have you tried to fit the grill to the hood yet? how much did you find the lights for?[/QUOTE]

Kouki grill is a direct fit to the chuki hood, even all the mounting holes line up.

awesome! i remember crazyhawaiin had to do some custom work. must have been a zenki hood.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/2012-10-17220548-1.jpg[/IMG]

so how much did you pay for those lights? i see em ~$2k. did you find a steal or shell out the cash?

[SIZE=6]Best thread title ever![/SIZE]


and i love me a g50 =)

President conversion looks the goods man! Stoked to see the final product!

Nice work kuya norms! :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=Mr.Doback;467574]I'm here because I giggled at the title.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=eds13;467606][SIZE=6]Best thread title ever![/SIZE]


and i love me a g50 =)[/QUOTE]

Got your attention haha! 

[QUOTE=Why33;467612]Nice work kuya norms! :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Salamat!  Just trying to keep up with Style63!

lol at the title, nice wHip

Very Nice so far. Keep the updates coming. Wish I could have a big enough garage and cash flow for another president build.

damn norm! i can't wait to see this !!!!!

Hood latch will need to be extended and lowered to accommodate the longer president hood.  I used longer bolts and fabbed brackets to do this.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0094.jpg[/IMG]

One drawback is the hood won’t open when I pull on the cable release.  Because of the longer hood, the stock rubber hood stopper doesn’t have enough height to pop the hood.

Bought a pair of these on ebay to fix the problem:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/hoodstopper.jpg[/IMG]

wow...it's alot more work than I would have imagined to put a president front end...good job Norm!

[QUOTE=Blitz;468058]wow...it's alot more work than I would have imagined to put a president front end...good job Norm![/QUOTE]


x2 but always love seeing these done up!

[QUOTE=Blitz;468058]wow...it's alot more work than I would have imagined to put a president front end...good job Norm![/QUOTE]

this is easy compared to transfering the brackets from a clip.

This pic definitely got me inspired. 

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/Nissanpresidentpic8.jpg[/IMG]

Kuya norms, you gonna bring the g50 to vip fest?

[QUOTE=Dranom;468138]Kuya norms, you gonna bring the g50 to vip fest?[/QUOTE]

I would love to, but it's not ready, and still on stock suspension.

Turned out the front president bumper is missing one factory fog light.  I’ve been searching for a left hand side fog light on YAJ but haven’t had any luck so far.

So as a temporary solution, I mounted dual Blazer fog lights fitted with chrome rings.  Also added a set of Philips 4 Luxeon Rebel LED DRL’s to fill in the gap.  Inner fog is wired to the parking light via relay and the outer fog is wired to the factory fog light wiring.

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Camera flash makes it look like it’s lit up:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7586.jpg[/IMG]

Where'd you grab your bumper?I have my set,just missing a front bumper

i have a fog light and a front bumper i won't be needing fellas.

[QUOTE=In3g_squirel;468497]Where'd you grab your bumper?I have my set,just missing a front bumper[/QUOTE]

Ebay.  Seller: elady01

[QUOTE=OG;468504]i have a fog light and a front bumper i won't be needing fellas.[/QUOTE]

Please PM me a price for the fog light.

Kk

Thanks but I'm looking for a 90-96 not 06

lol. you'll never catch me in an '06. i named it og for a reason.

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norman, i'd much rather sell them as a pair. would do both for $100 + ship/fee.

Lol!true...nice bumper,but the one I seem on eBay was for the newer president and I was lookin for something like yours

Thanks man but are you selling that bumper?

i am. shipping may hurt though.

Would you have an estimated cost on how much with shipping would be?

no idea, but i would expect at least a couple hundred because of dimensional weight and sea travel.

[QUOTE=OG;468677]no idea, but i would expect at least a couple hundred because of dimensional weight and sea travel.[/QUOTE]

Allright.thanks

^ your better off buying on ebay. Might save you some $$$

Man you're collecting parts quick.

Good to see someone going through with another president build though, I never get tired of seeing them.

[QUOTE=In3g_squirel;468664]Lol!true...nice bumper,but the one I seem on eBay was for the newer president and I was lookin for something like yours[/QUOTE]

If you're not able to get OG's bumper, send ebay seller: elady01 an email,  she will find you a bumper that you need through their network.

[QUOTE=normandie;468753]If you're not able to get OG's bumper, send ebay seller: elady01 an email,  she will find you a bumper that you need through their network.[/QUOTE]

I tried that a few months back for some president rear pieces i needed, and they weren't very helpful.... :(

[QUOTE=normandie;468753]If you're not able to get OG's bumper, send ebay seller: elady01 an email,  she will find you a bumper that you need through their network.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the info breh.good to know

President bumper also came with a parking pole.  With my luck, the mast was broken.  I was able to get an extra one from panda garage.  I just had to replace the green led on the tip.  I also relocated the pole to the right hand side.  You will need a relay and switch to make this operational.  Relay & switch are from ebay.  Just do a search for jdm bumper pole.

Here is a stock photo:
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/NissanPresidentbumperpole.jpg[/IMG]

And here’s mine after making it work:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7592.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7588.jpg[/IMG]

I think I would have just used a actual antenna so when it goes up it goes up past the roof haha

put a pinoy flag on that! hehe

Received the first part of the suspension upgrade.  Used set of Aimgain coilovers from YAJ.

15 way adjustable damper  14kg front / 10kg rear spring rate

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/aimgainsuspension1.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=normandie;468877]Received the first part of the suspension upgrade.  Used set of Aimgain coilovers from YAJ.

15 way adjustable damper  14kg front / 10kg rear spring rate

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/aimgainsuspension1.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Awesome!

kuya norms, what site do you use again to get stuff from YAJ?

[QUOTE=Dranom;468884]kuya norms, what site do you use again to get stuff from YAJ?[/QUOTE]

[url]www.rinkya.com[/url]

Zenki rear bumper comes in two-tone and the bumper trim is built in into the bumper.  I had the body shop sand this flat and the whole bumper painted one color. I added a chrome trim to match the rest of the body.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_0351-1.jpg[/IMG]

Rear conversion done.
[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7728.jpg[/IMG]

President HID headlights also came with leveling motors.  I made this work by using a 2006-07 Subaru Impreza headlight leveling switch.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7234.jpg[/IMG]

Leveling motor wiring from the top:

Red  (+)
Blue (Motor control)
Black (-)

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[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7238.jpg[/IMG]
Subaru Impreza headlight leveling switch. 5 pin wiring from left to right:
(-) to LED light on switch
(+) to LED light on switch
(-) 
(+)
(+) to motor control

Front conversion is just about done.  I'm still missing the President Hood emblem. Still searching YAJ for a good deal.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7730.jpg[/IMG]

coming along quickly. :biggthumpup:

pretty innovative way to do the leveling!

good stuff!! did you install the coils yet?

mascot. Just get it re-chromed

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Moving quick! Love the progress so far. In to see how this turns out.

[QUOTE=OG;470238]coming along quickly. :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

I need to pace myself. I am out of play money haha.

[QUOTE=brainneeded;470255]pretty innovative way to do the leveling![/QUOTE]

Thanks, just info gathered from the internet and by trial & error.

[QUOTE=Dranom;470257]good stuff!! did you install the coils yet?[/QUOTE]

They are not installed yet.  Still in the process of getting the rest of the suspension upgrades.

[QUOTE=Dranom;470291]mascot. Just get it re-chromed

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Thanks for the links! One of these is on my rinkya watch list.  

[QUOTE=Prime;470300]Moving quick! Love the progress so far. In to see how this turns out.[/QUOTE]

Thank you!

Got a very good deal from JIC Magic USA for a used stainless steel muffler that was previously installed in their G50 demo car.  Bottom is scraped from riding low but I couldn’t pass up on the price.  Here’s a pic originally sent by JIC.  

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/JICMuffler.jpg[/IMG]

After clean-up:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7720.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7718.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7719.jpg[/IMG]

Muffler installed:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7731.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/IMG_7732.jpg[/IMG]

Moving very quickly Normandie! You always have the coolest parts.

dang. been wanting that exhaust for a long time.

[QUOTE=chrispy;470369]Moving very quickly Normandie! You always have the coolest parts.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Chris!  Can't wait to see what you're gonna do with your new car!

[QUOTE=OG;470379]dang. been wanting that exhaust for a long time.[/QUOTE]

It helps to be local sometimes since JIC didn't want to ship the muffler.  I was surprised of the quality too.  Seems very well built.  It was not a complete bolt-on though, the muffler shop had to change the flanges.

More Awesome posts! Good job man, looking forward to the end result :-)

this is awsome:) i really like this man

Still working on getting all the suspension upgrades.  I had the front Aimgain coilovers rebuilt by Odi at Feal Suspension.  I still have to do the rears.

I have the following so far from Battle Version:
 - Front Tensions rods
 - Rear Upper Control Arms
 - Rear Toe Arms
 - Rear Traction Rods

Also bought a used set of JIC Front Upper Control Arms from YAJ.  It is for the R32.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/JICFUCA_zps89959301.jpg[/IMG]

damn norm im surprised i havent clicked on your build thread. lovin the fast progress

Very nice, I'm glad there are more G50 owners and your Q looks puuuurty!

Your G50 is coming along very nicely.   Can't wait to see the wheels...

Moving kinda fast there :) looking good tho, i still have my full conversion, just waiting until i finish my ls430 before i jump in, one project at a time, in for more updates....

Changed the steering wheel air bag from Infiniti to Nissan President:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/DSC00401_zpsb080caf4.jpg[/IMG]

Changed the Infiniti clock to a Nissan President clock:

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/DSC00402_zps0ca1c7af.jpg[/IMG]

Upgraded the Factory Bose stereo to an Alpine W910 with Navi.  It’s still running the stock speakers for now, until I have funds for a complete sound system.  I mounted the Bluetooth mic where the factory microphone resides.  

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/DSC00403_zpsc410214f.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=normandie;489553] I mounted the Bluetooth mic where the factory microphone resides.  
[/QUOTE]

Where is this?

[QUOTE=jzz30tt;489562]Where is this?[/QUOTE]

It's by the mirror switch.  I took out the factory mic, and mounted the bluetooth mic inside.    I trimmed the plastic inside with a dremel. Here's a stock photo.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/infinitiq45mic_zpse819c67b.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=normandie;489565]It's by the mirror switch.  I took out the factory mic, and mounted the bluetooth mic inside.    I trimmed the plastic inside with a dremel. Here's a stock photo.

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/infinitiq45mic_zpse819c67b.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Ahhh! Ok, I never knew that was a mic!

Suspension Upgrades:

Aimgain Coilovers
SPL Pro Outer Tie rods
JIC Front Upper Control arms  (R32)
Battle Version Front tension rods
Battle Version Rear upper control arms
Battle Version Rear Toe Arms
Battle Version Rear Traction Rods

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Xcessive Manufacturing Skid Plate for S14 modified to fit.
Stock Photo:
[URL=http://s2.photobucket.com/user/normandie/media/xcessive_zpsd95ede18.jpg.html][IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/xcessive_zpsd95ede18.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

S14 skid plate was shorter so I added a flat steel plate to extend.  Holes were drilled and tapped on the crossmember and the front of the car to mount the plate.  I also drilled a hole for the oil drain plug.

Steel plate added:

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Hole for oil drain plug added:

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Finished skid plate:

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I had no idea. .. Damn Norm! You're the man! 

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Bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! You're building a masterful G50. i want one soo bad

time to put some rims on this bi!

Such a clean car, cant wait to see as it progresses!

Ive wondered about these battle version pieces myself. I have been messing around with S13 rear arms and such.

[URL=http://s2.photobucket.com/user/normandie/media/NissanPresident-CAM3_zps0034752a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/NissanPresident-CAM3_zps0034752a.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

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what happened with the kit?

Car has now been sold to a BPVIP member.

[URL=http://s2.photobucket.com/user/normandie/media/president%20sale_zpsnlzuk4jm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/normandie/president%20sale_zpsnlzuk4jm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

What's next?

What's the update, tuck them hoes

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