Updated the Murano! - Nissan Murano

joshua5438 · 01-02-2013, 01:06 PM

My wife has a 2003 Murano. We bought it used in 08 and in 09 I added the 2009 Murano LE wheels. She has been getting the itch for a new car again so I decided to update this one in hopes that she would be happy with it for a little longer. The 03 grille was starting to bubble up so I installed an 06. I think it really complemented the cars color. I also added the black nissan half tag and HID fogs. I am very happy with how it all turned out. I just need to get it cleaned up to take better pics. I also have to install the rear bumper protector but Its been too cold and rainy here to try and worry about the double sided tape to hold it on. Let me know what you guys think...

First got her....

With the 09 wheels...

Grilles side by side...

Grille and Tag installed...

HID's installed...

The fogs are a near perfect match to the factory HID's. The one pic above, the passenger fog looks to have a bluer tint than the drivers but it does not in "real life"...

MuranoDriver · 01-02-2013, 03:27 PM

Looking good! Nice upgrades.

Warhammer · 01-02-2013, 05:09 PM

Now watch her turn around and say: "I really want a new car. Thanks for the effort though."

Dropped · 01-09-2013, 12:38 PM

Iv always liked the origanl wheels but man those '09's really look good on there, and that grill makes a big diff also!

Are those wheels the same size?

JayS · 01-09-2013, 02:13 PM

Man, a 1st gen with 2nd gen wheels looks really good.

joshua5438 · 01-10-2013, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the complements!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

Now watch her turn around and say: "I really want a new car. Thanks for the effort though."

so far so good. She actually really likes the MO so maybe this will keep in the garage a little longer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dropped

Iv always liked the origanl wheels but man those '09's really look good on there, and that grill makes a big diff also!

Are those wheels the same size?

Same size as the 03's? The 03's were 18's and the 09's are 20. Other than that they mounted up with no problems. I do have a little rub at full lock on the sway bar but I did go with a wider tire than stock.

starfighter330 · 01-19-2013, 03:14 PM

Hey Joshua5438, what did you use or do to replace the OEM fog lights?

joshua5438 · 01-19-2013, 06:41 PM

I got a set of hid's off eBay. I will have to check and see what temp they are. I just pulled the fender liners back to get to the lights. Was a pain on the passenger side but not too hard.

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Halwg · 01-19-2013, 07:34 PM

Looks very nice. I think it's wise to do updates from time to time.

Ray09 · 01-19-2013, 08:27 PM

Looks great!

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01-02-2013, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
joshua5438 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 71	Updated the Murano! My wife has a 2003 Murano. We bought it used in 08 and in 09 I added the 2009 Murano LE wheels. She has been getting the itch for a new car again so I decided to update this one in hopes that she would be happy with it for a little longer. The 03 grille was starting to bubble up so I installed an 06. I think it really complemented the cars color. I also added the black nissan half tag and HID fogs. I am very happy with how it all turned out. I just need to get it cleaned up to take better pics. I also have to install the rear bumper protector but Its been too cold and rainy here to try and worry about the double sided tape to hold it on. Let me know what you guys think... First got her.... With the 09 wheels... Grilles side by side... Grille and Tag installed... HID's installed... The fogs are a near perfect match to the factory HID's. The one pic above, the passenger fog looks to have a bluer tint than the drivers but it does not in "real life"...

01-02-2013, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Warhammer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 2,757	Now watch her turn around and say: "I really want a new car. Thanks for the effort though." __________________ *Ain't nothin' MO fun than drivin' a MO.*

01-09-2013, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dropped Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 15	Iv always liked the origanl wheels but man those '09's really look good on there, and that grill makes a big diff also! Are those wheels the same size? __________________ 2005 Nissan Murano SL AWD

01-19-2013, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
starfighter330 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 20	Hey Joshua5438, what did you use or do to replace the OEM fog lights? __________________ '05 Murano 3.5L SL AWD, Silver Front Tint 35% 20" Zinik Z24 Machined Wheels 265/50/20 Yokohama Parada Spec X Kenwood DNX9140 Navigation/Multimedia Receiver 2 - 12" JBL Power P1224 - Car subwoofer driver - 400 Watt Soundstream STL1.1200D 1200-Watt Mono Block Power Amplifier

01-19-2013, 06:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
joshua5438 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 71	Updated the Murano! I got a set of hid's off eBay. I will have to check and see what temp they are. I just pulled the fender liners back to get to the lights. Was a pain on the passenger side but not too hard. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

01-19-2013, 07:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
Halwg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,424	Looks very nice. I think it's wise to do updates from time to time. __________________ 2012 SL AWD Tinted Bronze

01-19-2013, 08:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ray09 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Longisland NY Posts: 95	Updated the Murano! Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

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