[guitarman1777]

Hey guys I was just trying to get some of your suggestions on what are some inexpensive improvements that have some significant impact on the look or performance of the Versa. Also I would like to add I am a broke college student so lets try and keep the suggestions under a 100 dollars.

So far I got:

Painting Calipers
Tinting Brake lights
Non OEM LED lighting
Non OEM Fog lights

 

[08versailles]

While you are painting and tinting, try painting badges, or de-badging altogether.
What kind of guitars do you have? Here's my baby, Schecter six string bass

Sorry a little off topic, but i had to ask the guitarman!

 

[guitarman1777]

Lol no problem I actually have a Fender Strat and an Ovation Acoustic. And Yea I have been thinking about painting the badges actually, probably doing a black with blue lettering(considering my car is dark blue). Whats the best kind of paint to use for that, I have a feeling the finger paint stuff won't cut it.

 

[08versailles]

Strat nice! I rented a MIM Tely, and would looooove another one someday, or a honeyburst Epi LP.
I painted my front badge with Flat Black I found in the garage, with no surface prep, last year. Has one small chip/flake off right now. Matching blue sounds awesome, esp w matching calipers and drums imo. Easy to redo if desired, but i recommend go with fine grit surface prep!
Changing lights to LEDs sounds pretty easy, but I don't know costs. Mod away! 08v

 

[JoshG]

I've tinted my windows, painted my emblems, got SL alloys, and OEM mudflaps...fogs are next.

IMO biggest improvement looks wise was the window tint and wheels.

 

[BluV3R18]

under 100.00 dollars.... Oil change...change the oil on time, it will keep the car running better and longer.

Tinting the Windows was the cheapest modification and worth every penny.
Got mine done for 170.00 with the strip and 35%
and the reason why I got mine 35%... Government but they're pretty dark at night

 

[RedAlertV]

If you don't already have HIDs you can get some off of CARiD.com, they go for like 100 bucks plus 25 if you want it bi. I got them on mine and so far they look great. Dependinon if you got steelies or alloys you can take off the hub caps, makes a hell of a diffrence.

 

[JoshG]

^^^ I agree about the hubcaps...I wish I still had my steelies, I'd like 15s though.

Tinting the Windows was the cheapest modification and worth every penny.
Got mine done for 170.00 with the strip and 35%

Wow, your tint was $170? And cheapest midification? Mine was $90, 5% and lifetime warranty.

 

[RedAlertV]

^^^ I agree about the hubcaps...I wish I still had my steelies, I'd like 15s though.




Wow, your tint was $170? And cheapest midification? Mine was $90, 5% and lifetime warranty.

Wow, 90? Expect to go back periodically. 90 bucks gets you the cheapest tint they have which fades with in the first year I've been told. Or you might of just gotten a hell of a good deal, in which case kudos. :thumb2:

 

[JoshG]

Wow, 90? Expect to go back periodically. 90 bucks gets you the cheapest tint they have which fades with in the first year I've been told. Or you might of just gotten a hell of a good deal, in which case kudos. :thumb2:

Lol I have 3M window tint.

 

[Saireah]

Thanks for pointing me to the Universal Lightning Eye Headlights.

Do you think installing them would void warranty? I doubt it, but I've never done anything like this, so I just wanted to check. Assume they would be easier to uninstall/wouldn't take off any paint if you wanted to take them off?

 

[BluV3R18]

Lol I have 3M window tint.

wow...3M feel is pretty good; I was not able to find a 35% all around for just 90.00 dollars in my area. mine was 160.00 plus 10.00 for the strip. total amount 170.00 even. life time warranty. oh well, I'm happy anyway

but now that I think about it, my cheapest modification was the visors...
here are some for 89.95
http://www.courtesyparts.com/versa-tiida-side-wind-deflectors-p-624200.html?cPath=6382_7636_7637&

 

[JoshG]

Nice man, your tint looks good. I had 5% done all around(windshield has the strip) for $90 even(no taxes)...

 

[guitarman1777]

Yea the 5 % looks really good I really need to get my versa tinted, so far ive done calipers, engine cover, and smoked the taillights. I think the tint will have a huge effect though.

 

[JoshG]

Thanks, and yeah, tint makes a huge difference. I'm not into tinted lights but that's me, what color did you paint your engine cover?

 

[guitarman1777]

I did pretty standard blue color I didnt realize it was as light though so I might repaint it to something darker to match the car better since its dark blue. The Stillen CAI Im getting is blue as well so I figured it would match.

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

Another nice mod is adding LED lights to the interior and license plate ... Brightens it up, and license plate looks cool

An old interior shot, but here's the interior lights with white LED's.

 

[guitarman1777]

That does look pretty cool, where did you buy them from?

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

That does look pretty cool, where did you buy them from?

License plate ones are from JDM toys (bought them off ebay). I actually just ordered a set for my brother's BMW from JDM toys, and received them today.

The interior ones Aaron (APLPIX) bought for me from a seller locally. I am not sure where he got them.

 

[newf]

Wow..that license plate looks pretty neat. I called around for tint pricing today. The going price here is 135.00 for all windows. Included lifetime warranty as well.