Fro
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I didn't see the point in doing a project thread when i bought it as it was supposed to stay standard 
But I've done a few mods and have some planned so there may be some interested peeps 
Bought the car in Feb, got to the dealership to pick it up and it was gleaming in the sunshine 
And then i got it home
It's GT spec and spec is as follows
3.5v6 - 276 bhp
LSD
Xenons
Climate control
Brembos
cruise control
lightweight RAYS
Full heated leather
Bose sound system including sub
Folding mirrors etc etc...
First thing i did was change the number plate bulbs
Then as the weather started to get better i gave it a proper going over, polish and waxing it etc
Sun had gone by the time i finished hence it looking more brown than orange 
Then a few days later it snowed 
Then I took it back to Nissan as i had it booked in from when i bought it so they can replace the Rear CV's under warranty and also look at the radio as it was skipping CD's.
Got Qashqal number 1
Very hi spec as it was an ex demo, boaty and slow as hell but very comfy!
Got the car back with the CV's replaced but had to book it in again as a new stereo and body control module were on order (all free )
Went back a couple of weeks later and i got Qashqai number 2, this one had nicer wheels and Sat nav with reversing camera built in.
I then wired in a phono lead to the tape deck and ran it into the cubby between the seats so I can use my MP3 player without changing the head unit.
Got hold of instructions on wiring the mirrors up so they fold when the car is locked so wired this in. (Big thanks to AlexZ!)
Then i set about checking all filters and fluids etc and found a few leaves in my air box so they were promptly sucked out with the hoover
Next were some 'Z' badges from egay, ended up getting 2 of them 30 quid cheaper than usual 
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I also debadged the boot lid.
I gave it another good clean, polish and wax and this time the sun was still out
Was bored so thought I would check the throttle body and give it a clean, there was alot more dirt than expected!
nice and clean
Fitted it and then reset it and it seems to pull more smoothly. 
Today i was bored and finally decided to do something i had been pondering for a while, had a quote from a sign place up the road and they wanted £50. Then he mentioned that i should try spraying it instead and then if it goes wrong vinyl it I remembered I had some black paint and laquer left so this was what happened...
Bumper off
Bumper taped up and ready
Bumper prepped to reduce the huge stone chunks which were missing
Then spray time Sprayed the grill and the lower part of the bumper
And the final result
I also sprayed the splitter so it wouldn't look out of place
Before:
Fitted back on the car
Didnt cost a penny and looks much better imo
Future plans are:
Clear out the fob light (I have the LED bulbs to replace the fog but cant get the back lights off  )
Facelift LED lights
20mm wheel spacers all round
30mm eibach lowering springs
'Z' badges for the wheels
Y pipe back exhaust - Thinking scorpion of japspeed K2
And if i intend to keep it long enough and money allows Supercharger conversion.
[Edited on 26-07-2010 by fro-dizzle]
[Edited on 23-08-2010 by fro-dizzle]
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John G
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Front bumper looks ten times better
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.dean.
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im impressed with the front bumper mod!
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johnny86
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front bumper looks good mate
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FAZ
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looks awesome, can you get some kind of depo style lights for these? may look good?
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Fro
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Thanks for the comments
Was touch and go on the bumper before doing it as had only seen pictures which can be deceiving but definately prefer it now
Faz - I dont think so, quite a few people send their lights off to be modded but its not cheap. And DIY isn't an option as they cost over £300 for a pair 
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Jamie-C
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Front bumper mod is much better
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Adam C
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Love these
Bumper mod is a class touch
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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Robin
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Definitely got an LSD? Ours didn't 
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Fro
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Thanks again peeps.
Robin was yours an import? All the UK spec GT's have an LSD apparently.
Could always test it tomorrow and see if i can make 11's in the car park?
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Robin
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UK car mate, never managed to do any 11s, it just wouldn't do it
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Fro
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They're only viscous ones though i think which are the type that end up basically open after time i think (please correct me if I'm wrong ) Also read that the rear brake test on MOT's can mess them up too.
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Ingham
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Wow
Seen a few about my end before and been impressed but this is just lovely and the front bumper mod makes the world of difference as do the badges.
Is the interior a really nice place to be because it looks it?
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Fro
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Thanks Jonny
It is a nice place to be the dash could have been better though but is typical Jap as their dashes are never nice :lo: They change it in the facelift ones which is quite a bit nicer but they're also twice the amount to tax
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Jambo
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Very cool Fro
Front bumper mod is genius!! Looks soo much better. Its all about the subtle mods 
Keep up the good work
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Matt L
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front bumper mod is love the car as you well know
bin looking again and found a azure blue uk gt spec with 23k on the clock for around 12k sooooo wish i had the money although the more i look at yours the more i want the orange.
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cjohnson
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Was cringing (sp) when I was reading about what you were doing to the front bumper, but it looks awesome! lol. Good work.
Was following one of these the other day on the M1, I checked the badges to see if it was you! haha
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Fro
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Thank for the comments all, wasn't sure if people would be feeling the front bumper but it's gone down well
definately about the subtle mods James, dont want to do anything major major to this just little touches to make it different from the rest.
Matt - Azure blue was the first colour i wanted but saw the orange one at another dealer and wanted it! Thats a pretty good price aswell! Sell a kidney Only thing with the oange is it can look about brownish when it's a murky day as you can see from some of my pics
cj - I was cringing while i was doing it Once I had started sanding though there was no going back! Defo wasn't me I've not been on a long road trip in it yet. Hoping to have my private plates on soon so will be easier to spot me
update
After letting my mate drive the car round a car park last night so i could hear it I've decided i need an exhaust sooner rather than later! Sounds lound when you're inside but outside you cant really hear the exhaust. Although it makes a nice burble between 1500-2000 revs.
I have put a very cheeky offer in for an exhaust wich will probably get turned down but you never know, so got my fingers crossed! If i dont get that then i May buy the LED lights as some have come up for sale and finally do my fog light mod while its apart
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3CorsaMeal
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love the front bumper mod 
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FruitBooTeR
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Rota wheels tbh
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Daveskater
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Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Fro
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Wheels are staying as they are I'm afraid people
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Nick-S
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front looks awesome mate
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P1CK4D
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Loving the front bumper! Did you have that done when we went to Silverstone? Exhaust needed asap!
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Fro
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Na i did that the weekend just gone
I've just asked a trader about a throttle controller, if he doesnt have any in stock then exhaust will be next
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