View Poll Results: How to make the ride more distinct looking?
Shave the Nissan emblem
20
23.53%
Shave the MAXIMA lettering
15
17.65%
Shave the both the lettering and Nissan emblems
32
37.65%
Leave it be dude, you'll regret it
16
18.82%
Do something else entireley for a more distinct look (post answer please)
2
2.35%
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Time to shave?
Originally Posted by Rowan
nice and...different
not my thing but definitely unique!
Dude you should rewire your fogs next so that they turn on COMPLETELY independently of the other lights! I just did it and I love it already! Freedom!
(thanks again for the consulting Jeff)
-R
not my thing but definitely unique!
Dude you should rewire your fogs next so that they turn on COMPLETELY independently of the other lights! I just did it and I love it already! Freedom!
(thanks again for the consulting Jeff)
-R
Originally Posted by bijan gxe
Research? You kiddin me? to do, Rowan.
Originally Posted by bijan gxe
Jeeeezz - 95/96 have actual spaces in btwn the letters. "M A X I M A"
97-99 are connected by tiny extensions to make the emblem 1 piece "M_A_X_I_M_A"
97-99 are connected by tiny extensions to make the emblem 1 piece "M_A_X_I_M_A"
[QUOTE=Brudaddy]Was that hard
To be honest, the hardest parts were 1)splitting the damn relay box because it had never been open and was stuck due to micro dirt in the cracks. 2) I made a mistake and cut the power wire going into the fog relay WAY to close to the relay itself so had about 4 mm at first to splice my extra 4" of wire onto it. i had to seriously do micro surgery with an exacto knife to give myself more exposed wire and to connect it to the extra wire.
My advice is look for Kenji's instructions using the search. Then when you cut the wire, GIVE YOURSELF AT LEAST 2-3 INCHES to play with!
good luck if you do it. I'll post pics when my camera becomes operational again! It was WELL worth the hassle. I love being able to control the fogs completely seperately!
-R
To be honest, the hardest parts were 1)splitting the damn relay box because it had never been open and was stuck due to micro dirt in the cracks. 2) I made a mistake and cut the power wire going into the fog relay WAY to close to the relay itself so had about 4 mm at first to splice my extra 4" of wire onto it. i had to seriously do micro surgery with an exacto knife to give myself more exposed wire and to connect it to the extra wire.
My advice is look for Kenji's instructions using the search. Then when you cut the wire, GIVE YOURSELF AT LEAST 2-3 INCHES to play with!
good luck if you do it. I'll post pics when my camera becomes operational again! It was WELL worth the hassle. I love being able to control the fogs completely seperately!
-R
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Heh, yea the "XI" is kinda unique...
I've seen some "unique" stuff done with the Maxima lettering before..
for one this one kid i know named Max... just happened to shave off "ima" and centered "M A X" on the rear, and trimmed a huge MAXIMA sticker down to MAX and centered it on his front windshield... it actually looks pretty good.
Then this other kid i know who'se African American, painted his whole Maxi black, shaved the rear symbol + lettering and on the front windshield he got a custom sticker that says "Da Black Max". it's pretty hot.
^ Just some "unique" things ive seen done with the name.
I've seen some "unique" stuff done with the Maxima lettering before..
for one this one kid i know named Max... just happened to shave off "ima" and centered "M A X" on the rear, and trimmed a huge MAXIMA sticker down to MAX and centered it on his front windshield... it actually looks pretty good.
Then this other kid i know who'se African American, painted his whole Maxi black, shaved the rear symbol + lettering and on the front windshield he got a custom sticker that says "Da Black Max". it's pretty hot.
^ Just some "unique" things ive seen done with the name.
Thanks for the kudos, I personally still like it alot, so it has stood the test of time so far. It worked out so that the XI is right in the middle so it has symmetry going for it.
Originally Posted by Spaniard
OK... well- heres what I did. I think its cool but then Ive always:
1) Been a bit unique
2) loved the movie Spinal Tap
3) Wanted to get a distinct look going
so voila! I know some people will hate it but all I can say is:
"This one goes to eleven!"
and believe me, it DOES! BOOYA!!
1) Been a bit unique
2) loved the movie Spinal Tap
3) Wanted to get a distinct look going
so voila! I know some people will hate it but all I can say is:
"This one goes to eleven!"
and believe me, it DOES! BOOYA!!
**EDIT**
BTW, I wanted to add this experience I had regarding this. I didn't intentionally shave off the emblem. What had happened was that it got stolen in a mall parking lot in downtown Vegas last summer. The b@st@rd left 2 small marks where the paint had chipped off since I'm sure he didn't use a blow-dryer and floss to remove the emblem (like he'd really care). Anyhow, initally I wanted to get another emblem but then I have grown to like having w/o it. And now, it's nice to be a little different from all the Maximas I see parked at work. Just thougth I'd share a short story here.
I would consider shaving them off entirely if I had Altezzas, ground effects, or both. But for now, I think it looks cool just having the name there. Perhaps color-matching the name to the body color would be unique.
Here's mine:
BTW, I wanted to add this experience I had regarding this. I didn't intentionally shave off the emblem. What had happened was that it got stolen in a mall parking lot in downtown Vegas last summer. The b@st@rd left 2 small marks where the paint had chipped off since I'm sure he didn't use a blow-dryer and floss to remove the emblem (like he'd really care). Anyhow, initally I wanted to get another emblem but then I have grown to like having w/o it. And now, it's nice to be a little different from all the Maximas I see parked at work. Just thougth I'd share a short story here.
I would consider shaving them off entirely if I had Altezzas, ground effects, or both. But for now, I think it looks cool just having the name there. Perhaps color-matching the name to the body color would be unique.
Here's mine:
The best way to do it is shave the emblem first. Then go from there. I like mine just the way it is for now.
Originally Posted by SMX95
2damax ^thats nice right there. I cant wait to post pics of my maxima.. It doesnt have anything shaved but im wondering if I should do it.
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Originally Posted by DaBombX
How are you guys shaving your Nissan emblems? I got all this rubbery gunk underneath the plastic and GOO GONE isn't working too good. It's looks so ugly right now.. I need help fast.
Friend of mine has an Eraser wheel at his auto-body shop, and Ive watched it peel that **** right off. I went to CVS and bought a large pencil eraser for a buck, and the adhesive came right off. I didnt even polish it, just wash the area with warm water afterward, and its as if its never been there.
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Originally Posted by Brudaddy
I have always thought shaving any emblems(except those g a y ones that the dealer sometimes puts on the the back) is ugly. I mean, why don't you want people to know it is a maxima that is flying by them?
Well, I always thought this until I saw that black one posted up a ways. That thing is fine, and I cannot argue at all about how it looks. Good body kit, perfect drop, nice wheels, nice paint, everything is perfect.
BTW....I have a 99.5 and the M A X I M A is spread out on mine. I think it is the 95/96 that are close together.
Well, I always thought this until I saw that black one posted up a ways. That thing is fine, and I cannot argue at all about how it looks. Good body kit, perfect drop, nice wheels, nice paint, everything is perfect.
BTW....I have a 99.5 and the M A X I M A is spread out on mine. I think it is the 95/96 that are close together.
I thnk someone asked earlier in the thread for a totally shaved rear without a spoiler...
not the best quality picture because my camera is old as christ in the flesh, but you get the idea.
not the best quality picture because my camera is old as christ in the flesh, but you get the idea.
Originally Posted by themaxipad
shave the maxima lettering and drop the nissan emblem down so it is centerted there the maxima lettering was
This is not how you get your 15 posts.And learn how to write and spell
Originally Posted by Spaniard
Well, its been a while since I did any modding to my car. I love it lots and think it is really quite biznitchin set of wheels... So much so that I am considering making it look a bit more distinct. The idea of shaving came to mind. However, I dont want to look more attractive to cops. And I like the name Maxima. So Im thinkin of just removing the Nissan 'hamburger'. Problem is, I like Nissan as well. Hmm. Bit of a connundrum. What should I do to make the car more unusual but cool looking?
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