Us v uk maxima
10-01-2014, 08:02 AM
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Us v uk maxima
hi.just picked up a 1995 UK maxima,there are a good few differances.i think i would rather the US spec,boy have i had probs trying to change the UK grille as no one in the UK makes a sports grille.
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10-01-2014, 09:29 AM
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Your interior looks perfect!
As far as grilles go, I would try looking up "cefiro grill/e" or "i30 grill/e" on ebay, because that is our counterpart in the united states. As far a front lips go, I think duraflex made one for the Infiniti I30, however I am not sure if it would fit on your U.K. spec bumper. You could be the guinea pig!
One question, was is the button that is two the left of your shifter? A sport button?
As far as grilles go, I would try looking up "cefiro grill/e" or "i30 grill/e" on ebay, because that is our counterpart in the united states. As far a front lips go, I think duraflex made one for the Infiniti I30, however I am not sure if it would fit on your U.K. spec bumper. You could be the guinea pig!
One question, was is the button that is two the left of your shifter? A sport button?
10-01-2014, 12:13 PM
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Your interior looks perfect!
As far as grilles go, I would try looking up "cefiro grill/e" or "i30 grill/e" on ebay, because that is our counterpart in the united states. As far a front lips go, I think duraflex made one for the Infiniti I30, however I am not sure if it would fit on your U.K. spec bumper. You could be the guinea pig!
One question, was is the button that is two the left of your shifter? A sport button?
As far as grilles go, I would try looking up "cefiro grill/e" or "i30 grill/e" on ebay, because that is our counterpart in the united states. As far a front lips go, I think duraflex made one for the Infiniti I30, however I am not sure if it would fit on your U.K. spec bumper. You could be the guinea pig!
One question, was is the button that is two the left of your shifter? A sport button?
and ur odoms are in kilometers right? which means u dont have many miles on it all....but man, im seeing everything i look at now in reverse after seeing that pic of the interior...
10-02-2014, 06:20 AM
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All USA Maximas and I30s came with the biggest VQ V6 motor at the time, the VQ30DE.
10-02-2014, 08:51 PM
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10-03-2014, 09:01 AM
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its a 20 year old car,apart from the back bumper the car is in very good condition,only 71k on the clock and runs so smoooth.http://
Last edited by dwapenyi; 10-03-2014 at 09:04 AM.
10-03-2014, 09:07 AM
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I just noticed that your center dashboard is straight from the US Maxima, wheres as the US I30 has a slightly different, more vertical center dash.
And your speedo reads to 160 mph as opposed to the 140mph of US Maximas.
Interesting.
Show us your engine bay! I bet it has the, what is popularly known as MEVI here on the forums, to correlate with that higher speedo.
And your speedo reads to 160 mph as opposed to the 140mph of US Maximas.
Interesting.
Show us your engine bay! I bet it has the, what is popularly known as MEVI here on the forums, to correlate with that higher speedo.
Last edited by dwapenyi; 10-03-2014 at 09:12 AM.
10-04-2014, 06:22 AM
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Lowering springs will turn up on Monday, 40mm drop all round. Looking at a set of 18s to go on.8.5 front and 9.5 rear with 35 off set.265 rear tyres.a little concerned weather they will fit without eney modifying to the wheel arches ? HELP! Eney one fitted this size.
10-06-2014, 01:17 AM
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10-06-2014, 01:31 AM
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https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...on-thread.html
Even though it s 5th gen thread, 95% of the information applies to the 4th gen as well.
Check this thread to see all the I30/I35s out there...lots of pics;
https://maxima.org/forums/infiniti-i...i30-i35-s.html
Last edited by dwapenyi; 10-06-2014 at 01:55 AM.
10-07-2014, 10:55 AM
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Thanks for all your help and information, its been very interesting. Well, now down to the back lights. The rear cluster that runs across the back of the boot ? The one on the photo is the O/E one off a 1995 car.there is a crack in the fog light, so I have replaced it with one off a 1997 car (£30) of eBay. Very little difference to the old one, only difference I can see is that the 1997 cluster centre section is slightly darker, all most smocked in appearance.
10-11-2014, 08:42 AM
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Just got round to changing the old grille, hated the O/E grille. Look like one off a micra.glad to see the back of that.
Also been down to price up some new alloys, decided to go with 18s.lowering springs turned up last week but want to check out the ball joints before I start work on it as the steering is a little vague.
I think that this might be a long project, not in a great rush as this is only a 2nd car plus I also have my motorbike.
Also been down to price up some new alloys, decided to go with 18s.lowering springs turned up last week but want to check out the ball joints before I start work on it as the steering is a little vague.
I think that this might be a long project, not in a great rush as this is only a 2nd car plus I also have my motorbike.
10-11-2014, 01:20 PM
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Just got round to changing the old grille, hated the O/E grille. Look like one off a micra.glad to see the back of that.
Also been down to price up some new alloys, decided to go with 18s.lowering springs turned up last week but want to check out the ball joints before I start work on it as the steering is a little vague.
I think that this might be a long project, not in a great rush as this is only a 2nd car plus I also have my motorbike.
Also been down to price up some new alloys, decided to go with 18s.lowering springs turned up last week but want to check out the ball joints before I start work on it as the steering is a little vague.
I think that this might be a long project, not in a great rush as this is only a 2nd car plus I also have my motorbike.
10-12-2014, 12:20 AM
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Vague steering is probably your outter tie rods. Look up phmor. He has lots of YouTube videos on maxima maintenance. Also you should change all your fluids.... Tranny, steering etc for those systems to last long without leaks
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10-14-2014, 11:50 AM
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Just checked and found out that the vague steering is down to strut baring. So will replace both as I am looking to lower the car 40mm all round. Found the wheels I am going for, a set of ST16s in gunmetal. 18x8.5 all round,
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