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Syzman · 08-19-2010, 11:16 PM

Hello everyone. I am a new owner of a 2011 SE. I have previously owned 2 Maximas and was a member of Maxima.org. I have decided to move away from Nissan after 7 years .. So far I am digging the camry eventhough had only owned it for 2 weeks. The only mod is HIDs. Not thinking about doing much since it came fully loaded except navi. Going to do a 20% tint all around (as on my previous cars) and also am thinking about putting in HIDs in the fogs (not sure about color temperature yet 3000?)

Thought I'd share some pics

At the dealership, wheels and interior still wrapped.

HIDs (6000K)

A closer look

My old ride 2002 Maxima SE

untitlejk · 08-20-2010, 01:53 AM

Welcome! Nice choice upgrading from Nissan to Toyota.

***Joe Dirt*** · 08-20-2010, 08:18 AM

Very nice! I like the blue... Should look really good tinted too.

Pawel062 · 08-20-2010, 09:08 AM

nice ride. go yellow halogen bulbs in fogs unless u want to do projector fogs like some of us. hids in fogs is a big no-no around here.

ImJustMe55 · 08-20-2010, 09:48 AM

Nice ride man. That's the color I wanted, but couldn't find one when i was looking.

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Originally Posted by Pawel062

nice ride. go yellow halogen bulbs in fogs unless u want to do projector fogs like some of us. hids in fogs is a big no-no around here.

What's wrong with HIDs in the fogs?

MJZ · 08-20-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ImJustMe55

Nice ride man. That's the color I wanted, but couldn't find one when i was looking.

What's wrong with HIDs in the fogs?

Nothing, as long as you keep them off except in fog.

ImJustMe55 · 08-20-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MJZ

Nothing, as long as you keep them off except in fog.

Why? Are they just too bright, does the light scatter all over the place, or do they blow fuses a lot?

MJZ · 08-20-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ImJustMe55

Why? Are they just too bright, does the light scatter all over the place, or do they blow fuses a lot?

Because no one wants to see it, despite how cool you think you look.

Pawel062 · 08-20-2010, 10:57 AM

hid fogs= shit load of glare so only use to show off or in real fog. the right way to do it is es300 projector fogs and then u can add in a hid kit. no glare and real nice output.

2011LE · 08-20-2010, 11:45 AM

nice ride man! funny, I traded in my 00 maxima for my 2011 camry I4

***<=M=>*** · 08-20-2010, 12:08 PM

Grats on the SE! Welcome to the Class of 2011

BTW, where do you live where you already have brown/falling leaves?. Nevermind, just scrolled up to see your from CT.

Syzman · 08-20-2010, 12:22 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome

Yes I am from Connecticut (norwalk to be exact)
As for the Fog HIDs Im glad I mentioned them and got the replies. So ES300 projectors are the way to go...is it a direct fit in the SE bumper?
Thanks for all the help. I think I'll like it here

Pawel062 · 08-20-2010, 12:31 PM

some small work to get them to fit. u flip the big bracket they include and buy some small rectangular brackets then just drill holes on brackets for screws to mount to the fog brackets n the brackets will screw in to the lip/bumper where the lip meets the bumper. hard to explain but it's not really hard. theres other ways too. search the forums as there are a few posts and pm me and the other guys to have them to get ideas.

gabypr · 08-20-2010, 06:41 PM

welcome to TN , grats on your nice ride, you wont regret it. if you going hid get some 4300k its the best light output there with a hint of blue. for fogs get some aftermarket bulbs and you will be fine and your ride will look cool.

LOV · 08-20-2010, 10:40 PM

Welcome to TN and congrats on the new ride, looks good.