I received some aftermarket parts today and I'm pretty impressed. The new grille ~$40 is different from stock in that the rungs are not chromed, I'm sure it was cheaper to make it that way, but it looks much better than my beat up grille:



Also got a new headlight switch for $50 bucks. It looks exaclty like OEM. For some reason I have fought with my switch for years thinking the only one available was the expensive OEM.

Also got a new headlight ~$50 for my wrecked '93, it also seems made well (its nice and heavy.)

I've always been afraid of aftermarket stuff like this, but I think I'm hooked now!

 

From the little bit I can see of the grille it looks fine, yeah I like quality when it comes to my auto's but just because it's not Nissan doesn't mean it's not good. Could you post pics of the parts installed on your Max, especially the grille...I'm thinking about replacing my grille and would like the info or link to where you got yours from, good look.

 

Would also like to see that grille on your car. All the aftermarket 3rd gen grilles I've seen over the years (and I used to buy alot back when I was making/selling custom mesh grilles) dipped down real bad in the middle on the very top and looked bad when installed

 

Looks the same as mine. Those grilles are great!

 

Don't laugh at my illegitimate headlight wipers!




I also got a new turn signal for the '93 wreck, it looks better than the foggy old ones. Its a different design and has an LEDish, crystalized look when illuminated and its a helluva lot brighter than the old. I will be ordering 2 more of these for the 1994 just for looks:



And Teslette, your car is sharp! I'm going to have my front fascia replaced and the hood painted soon, then my headlight wipers are gonna get the ax because I never bothered to wire them in (many years/drugs ago.)

 

looks good. Just an fyi too, i have a parts '92 se if your looking for anything

 

So we're talking new parts...I'm putting a few things together.




Spring project . And I have a misc bag (genuine Nissan) that cost me quite a bit.

 

Very nice to see new parts being installed.

 

I can recognize fuel rail, sway bar, clutch, but what are the other parts?

 

PS pump, PS high pressure hose, strut bar, IACV, calipers, rotors, axles, struts

Augustus, what is a misc. bag? I've never heard of that?

And what are you doing with the tranny?

 

Power steering hoses
Fuel injection hose
Power steering pump
3rd gen and 4th gen injectors/rails
EMPI axles
IACV
Otto FSTB
6th gen front caliper/rotors
3rd gen rear calipers/z31 rotors
ebrake cables
clutch kit
LSD gearbox
KYB GR2 strut.

Not to mention what's already been replaced.

 

Miscellaneous...dealer specific items, gaskets, seals, nuts, bolts, brackets, etc.
The tranny goes in as soon as the weather permits.

 

Is your tranny going out or why the new/different tranny?

 

Drools

How much the tranny set you back? Is it the "new" $3000+ tranny?

 

interested in where the grill was purchased...can you put a stock badge in it?

also those with headlight wipers legitimate and illegitimate how can i get some?
and do you have an interior switch or do they come on with the windshield wipers?

 

Okay I'm terrible at keeping up with forums. The parts I bought recently came from partsgeek.com. I didn't want to seem like I was plugging a site, so I omitted that. Basically just go to shopping.google.com and type something like "1994 nissan maxima turn" and a ton of results will pop up. People operate 'sales sites' which have relationships which actual warehouses. So essentially it doesn't matter who you order from, the part might come from any warehouse. The upside of this is you just order from the site that has the best layout and its on your doorstoop in 3 days, the downside is you're never sure what you get. My grille was made in Thailand and shipped from Charlotte, the headlight switch was made in Japan and shipped from Ohio. You just don't know, but at the prices I'm paying it wouldn't matter if every 5th part was a dud.

The headlight wipers are special they came from Uncle Pete at http://www.bignissans.org.uk/ . He was kind enough to send them with a wiring schematic and OEM switch. I kept them in a box for years. Then one day after having missed several nights of sleep I installed the wipers and motors but went no further. The proper position of the switch is just below the center armrest/compartment.

If its possible to order them you would need to look into Northern European dealerships. Maybe wiking or the Norwegian guy could help. And if you should get into such an endeavor, look for the illuminated hazard switch, those are awesome!

Oh, and the Nissan emblem does NOT fit in my new grille. They tried to put the holes in the right places but the attitude of the rung angles just doesn't permit it.

 

Whoa Uncle Pete is still around?!

 

I dunno that was the late 90s!

 

Ohhhh. I misunderstood, but now that I re-read you said you kept them in a box for years meaning you had purchased them way prior.

 

Yeah I really hate that I haven't wired them in, its a sore spot and damned if everyone that observes them on my car doesn't ask: "do those work?"

And BTW I've got $100 for anyone that can produce and ship a euro illuminated hazard switch, I think I can manage that much wiring.

 

any interest in selling me yours since they're getting the axe? or at least posting a picture of the headlight wiper switch?

Im currently looking for a EDM Hazard switch...didnt think you had to rewire anything though

 

Nice otto bar augustus see james told you mine is an otto just seems the first owner removed the sticker on it. I have a pic with the otto bar on my car in the great pic thread. Recent pic after I replaced a bunch of various gaskets o rings seats insulators and do on.

 

I'm currently listening to the first thing I listened to in this car, Monifa "Touch it", her parts aint for sale! I may have to put the wipers back on the shelf, but I will fix her up eurostyle one day.

 

Sorry I'm just feeling all nostalgic this car has seen me through all kinds of **** in the past 13 years.

And no I don't think the EDM (new term for me) hazard switch would require any rewiring, its my understated/sarcastic/scotchirish/hillbilly since of humor i really think i could just plug the *ucker in and have a lighted hazard switch.

 

Some ISB noise, slight oil leak, noisy TOB and just feels worn. I plan to practice tranny rebuilding on it.
More like $300+ at the JY.

Yeah I saw it. How about a full shot of the car.

 

What I did was using tiny strips to mount a "MAXIMA" trunk badge to the grille.
Works fine:

BTW, I'll check if I have an EDM hazard switch for you and what postage will be.

-Tor

 

I got a spare vlsd 5 speed tranny for a back up. Got mine for $102.

Here are some pics since you asked augustus.








Last picture is when I had just bought the car before adding the CAI.

 

You wouldnt happen to have the rear bumper cover with reflectors on it would you?

 

Nothing warms my heart like the sight of a good looking VE .



Just after the VE swap. Yeah I'm a shady tree, dirt backyarding mechanic wannabee. I'm tightening up all the mechanical stuff before I turn to the body and appearance aspect of it...hey, when was the last time a 3rd gen got MOTM!

 

I do, but I don't even wanna think about shipping charges...
And IMO, US one looks 10 x better

 

Why don't you get wrenching on that 3rd gen for Maxima of the Month, sh'e looking like she has much potential(even with all the dirt on her).

 

Shooting for the moon, but if I miss I should hit a star...

 

Cute little thread..

 

I have been trying to get EDM rear bumper cover for a few years now. Is there any way that you can get it for me or give me a site where i can get it?

 

It's been years since a 3rd gen was MOTM. Honestly, I don't think any 3rd gens get even remote consideration. Probably mainly due to out of sight out of mind

 

lol i think you have to sign up to be nominated maybe thats your problem lol

 

I think a a billet style grille like this may look good with the border frame/outer trim in body color and the horizontal slats in a chrome/polished or machined aluminum finish. Check out the one on this Impala - Its not too much of a stretch to picture this on a 3rd gen maxima, the front end style is similar-ish -

 

wow Augustus, where the hell did you find that Otto fstb!?

 

I know you guys are into 3 GL Maximas but do you know where I could find a front bumper moulding for a 1996 Maxima? Mine got cracked when I inadvertently ran into a frozen pile of snow. I am looking to fix it as cheaply as possilbe. Thanks for your help.

 

This question is b better fit to be asked in the fourth gen section.