Agreed. The 3" Altima tips do sit in about 3/4" from the valence edge. Luckily, there is room to pull the tips forward so that it's flush with the valence. I just need to figure out keep the tips securely attached to the pipes coming off the muffler. They're slip fit and if I pull them too far foward, they risk falling off.

You'll notice the tips are slightly shifter left and aren't centered in the opening. This isn't an with the valence, but rather a part that broke off inside of the tip, making it shift ~1/2 left. It's an easy fix, I just need to do it.

 

Wow Dave. You did a great job on the install and paint.
The G looks great! (I don't mind the exhaust. Looks fine to me)
rob.g

 

Thanks for noting this. I did the same thing as you. There are two of these clips attaching the valence to the OEM plastic cover right between the diffusers. It's a good secondary measure.

 

There was only one 1" spot (urethane seem weld) where I needed to mildly trim.

Here's how I mounted the valence:

1) Prep the living crap out of the urethane. Wash it with a heavy duty soap/AJAX then scuff it with a red automotive prep pad. Wipe down with alcohol. Then follow with a tack cloth. Prep the body as well so the tape on valence holds to body.

2) Drill holes for bolts on both sides of the valence. There are indentions for where to drill.

3) Place 3M heavy duty double-sided tape on all surfaces of the valence that will touch the body of the car. I used the 1" wide 3M tape variety. I used 4 specific tape mounting areas. 1- Two ~12" long area around where the bolts go on the sides of the valence. 2- Two long pieces around the inner edge of the valence where it wraps around the body. The two peices meet right in the middle, just above the license plate.

4) Remove the tape backing from points around where the bolts will go (12" strips of tape).

5) Starting where the two longer peices of tape meet (above the license plate), pull back ~4" of the tape backing. DO NOT REMOVE COMPLETELY.

6) With a helper. Lift the valence into place. Push firmly to attach the 12" strips of tape and the exposed tape (above the license plate), taking care to make sure the tape backing on the longer strips near the license plate is hanging out from the valence.

7) Install bolts to attach valence to body.

8) Carefully start pulling the tape backing sticking out from the valence. As you pull it out, press the newly exposed tape firmly against the body.

9) Drill two evenly spaced holes in the valence between the diffuser fins and OEM undercover bumper panel (is laying on top against valence). Use two panel clips to join the valence and OEM panel together.

 

Looks really nice..great alternative to those of us who can't get nismo..and well priced..great job on the paint

 

Am I missing something here?

 

^A was just saying the Stillen rear would look good with "dual tips" coming out the other side as well

Wasn't saying true quads (wouldn't exactly work on a V6 after all ) just differentiating between duals where you have tips on both sides, from the true duals that both exit on the same side.

 

does anyone know if the stillen rear will fit on the 05 rear?

 

Looks great and its nice when you have straight black and dont have to worry about matching colors.

 

Where'd you order the rear valance and sideskirts from? What did they run you?

 

Looks good

this is the first time I've seen your car Dave.

 

No it doesn't fit an 05-06 rear, only 03-04. If you get an 03-04 OEM bumper you can swap bumpers and add this lip. I would also recommend getting the 03-04 mudguards (not be confused with splash guards) to ensure everything lines up properly.

 

Looks good !!!

 

nice, i installed mine too. Fitment looks better than mine in the corners where the splash guards used to be. Will have to adjust it after winter. Can't tell in this pic though. And my exhaust is the opposite from tucked it's hella aggresive lol sticks out past the lip

 

Mudguards aren't needed with the stillen Marcus. When dry fitting I was a little puzzled at the poor fitment until I realized the mudguards have to be removed. The stillen rear bolts up in the stock mounting point for the mudguards.