Nate - 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R

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Name: Nate Templeton
Location: Hereford, MD
PI Join Date: December 2006; Rejoined January 2009
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R

Modifications
Engine/Performance:
AEM polished cold air intake

Suspension/Wheels:
Custom painted black SE-R wheels
B&G Sport Springs (front only, SE-R springs in rear)

Exterior:
Custom painted lower valance (front bumper)
Custom painted upper and lower grills
Custom painted foglight surrounds
Window tinting
Debadged

Interior:
None

I.C.E.:
None

Awards:
None

What is an Altima SE-R?:
Highlights of the 2005 - 06 Altima SE-R include:

Body
· Unique front and rear fascias
· Unique rear spoiler and side sill spoilers
· Restyled smooth front fascia with a distinctive raised hood design
· New Nissan family grille with dark chrome treatment
· Standard HID xenon headlights with unique bezel color treatment
· Compact fog lights and unique taillight treatment
· Black window molding color treatment
· Large diameter chrome dual exhaust finishers

Engine and Driveline
· 260 horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 with 251 lb-ft of torque
· Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, continuously variable valve timing, variable induction system
· 6-speed manual transmission
· Available Traction Control System (TCS)

Suspension, Steering and Braking
· Performance-tuned suspension with recalibrated front struts and rear shocks, stiffer front and rear springs and thicker front and rear stabilizer bars
· 4-wheel independent suspension with extensive use of aluminum components, featuring a rear multi-link suspension design
· Exclusive 18-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheel design
· Exclusive large 12.6" front brakes with silver painted front and rear calipers, SE-R logo on front calipers

Interior Features
· Sport-shaped leather-appointed heated front seats with perforated red leather inserts
· Red stitching throughout the interior
· New instrument panel design, center console, dark chrome trim finishes throughout the interior
· Three-pod center-mounted gauge package (volts, oil pressure, fuel consumption; found in the Nissan 350Z)
· Aluminum and rubber studded pedals
· Gauges feature a fine vision meter illumination system for better visibility
· 3-spoke steering wheel design
· Standard Bose Premium audio system with eight speakers, in-dash 6-disc CD changer


P.I. Questions:
Car shows you'll be attending in 2009:
I plan on attending as many car shows and events as I possibly can. I love going to shows and checking out the vehicles, enjoying the outdoor weather, and hanging out with fellow car enthusiasts.

What does your car mean to you? (Talk about your car, it's history, the work you've put into it, your favorite part, etc.):
Well, this is my 6th car I have owned and this is MAY be my most favorite. I bought it back in December of 2008. My car means a lot to me and I love owning it. Its fun to drive, sporty, comfortable, and its actually reliable! After previously owning 3 Mustangs, I wanted to own something different (and more reliable with better gas mileage) than a 2-door sports car and came across this. The first time I drove it, I fell in love with it. And then the next day I drove it off the lot. My most favorite thing about the car is its handling, followed by its comfort.

Why are you in Prestigious Innovations?
I am in P.I. because the club is exactly what I expect from a car club. A good group of rather diverse vehicles with a good group of people. I've known almost every member in the club for a pretty long time and enjoy being around them.

What I am giving back to PI?
I intend to give back my willingness to help out the club in anyway possible, promote the club, and just be a good member.