Episode 2: 2005 NIssan Altima SE-R; Coilover Upgrade
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- In this episode the stock suspension of the Altima SE-R is given the coilover treatment. The evolution continues with a simple yet profound swap from stock struts to coilovers. The front of the car was lowered by about 1.5" and the rear by about .75". The final effect is stunning and the handling is increase by leaps and bounds. Most people go for engine modifications and forget that if you can't get the power to the road all of that extra power is worthless. This is a fairly simple and straight forward modification that pays great dividends. It never hurts to make your car look a little cooler too.
Again - love the music! It’s killing me. Also - I died when he said biceps, triceps, and forearms!
I am glad that you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching.
I've driven some performance cars and honestly the altima se-r is the best daily you can get. It has so much room, comfortable and is actually nice to hear growl once in a while. I have a 2018 focus st and wanting to get back into one.
Loved taking those on road trips.
Couldn't agree more!
Your should connect to chassis at the top, then jack up to install shear bolt at the knuckle
I have an SE 03 street tuned put out 290hp but ive been on oem suspension im gonna slap in some coil overs not sure how its gonna go but looking foward to it...
Can you make an update on how the car is handling?
Thank for the comment. An upgraded suspension to help you put that power to the road will make a big difference. I am not sure how I would make a comparison video on stock versus upgraded suspension only because I never took video of the before ride and handling. I can tell you that with coilovers you get to determine what the handling and ride feel like as you can adjust all attributes of the suspension to what is best for you. I have mine set a little stiffer which isn't very pleasant on non-kept roads, but is way more encouraging on well maintained blacktop.
any updates on this project? I'm currently reviving a salvage altima SER
Wish they had a Maxima SE-R
I have a very vague memory from long ago of a friend showing me a website that had a Maxima SE-R that was sold in markets outside of the US. I tried searching for it but couldn’t find anything. If memory serves me right it was the A32 chassis code Maxima that was given the SE-R treatment. I want to say it was a sales ad of some type, not just a forum post. But not being able to dig up any sources I can’t prove it is was real or not. There was a Maxima Spec-R sold in other markets outside of the US. Not quite the same as an SE-R but still an R badge for the Maxima.
@@skidmarks I think the A32 was the 1999 Maxima SE-L
Dad had one of those, apparently it was the shit. (Good shit)
Special for any car please
Please make more videos!
Working on more content. More to come soon!
What type of coilovers are those? And how expensive where they? Am looking into getting bcracing for my 06 SE-R I just got the car 2 weeks ago.
The ones I installed on my car are the BC Racing Coilovers. Many people will tell you that if you don't have the $5000 electromagnetic setup then you shouldn't be buying coilovers. My advice is to look at why you want out of the components. If you are going to be entering your car into the 24hr of Le Man, then you will probably want to splurge and get the top of the line, fully adjustable coilover setup. But if you are an average guy like me and you just want to enhance the look of your vehicle and give it a little more stability for when you take it to an open track day, then a cheaper setup will be just fine. You do what you feel is best for you and what your pocket book can stand. 👍😀
@@skidmarks bcracing it is
Im buying street coil overs to lower my SE, just changed the ignition plugs and spark plugs. Running like a beast.
What oil additive did you add when you replaced your engine oil? Please and thank you. I’m hearing a slight timing chain and I want to preserve it
I am not endorsing any one specific product as I have not tried all the oil additives on the market. I also have no sponsorships for any given products and that is why I blurred the labels out in the video. All that being said, I use Prolong.
@@skidmarks absolutely understood!
Gorgeous car
Thank you. I am very fond of it myself. 🙂
@@skidmarks I had an 05...still to this day it was my favorite vehicle I've owned.
Nice 👍!! Do you have a link where can I buy the coilovers ?
Hi! Thanks for watching our videos and thanks for your comment. I don’t have a specific link for the coil overs. This build was not sponsored and I don’t want to market a product I purchased for my own specific desires. There are multiple coil over manufacturers which make products for the 3rd Gen Nissan Altima. I would suggest doing some research and deciding what products meet the criteria of functionality for your build. Thanks again for checking out our videos, and feel free to leave any future comments and we will do our best to help you out.
@@skidmarks What a waste of a video. 😂
Sweet.
How many miles does she have? Liking the videos so far
For the model year (2005), she has relatively low miles. She has 160,000ish original miles on the clock. Still plenty of life left in this beauty.
@@skidmarks mine has 135,000! Silver Metallic.
Hey man where are you located? I have an 06 black se r 6 speed
Awesome ride. I have always favored anything with a manual. Personal preference. I hope that my videos have inspired you to make your ride your own by modifying it to fit your own personal style.
SkidMarks was gonna ask if you’d install my coil overs lmao
Of course I always love to help out another car enthusiast, but I also believe that you get so much more out of doing modifications or repairs to your own vehicle. You learn about your car and can understand how it all works together. You can better diagnose future issues because you have seen and touched all of the parts and can make an educated guess as to what might not be quite right. I say, jump into your coil over project. There isn't much to a suspension system that should really scare anyone. If you need any help let me know. Good luck, and keep modifying!