Finally! (pics)
05-02-2004, 07:50 PM
#6
Originally Posted by chillinmax
Yeah, its been of big debate, but seems like my chrome OEM grille is winning. I might need a pic to convince me. Anyone?
Nice work!!
05-03-2004, 12:05 AM
#11
i love your car. it looks sooooo clean with the stillen kit. i cant wait til i get my kit. imo i think you should put the chrome oem grill. i think that is a good look. i think the trends grill looks a lil ricy. check out this neptune blue max wit chrome oem grill.
05-03-2004, 03:58 AM
#13
Originally Posted by Ludacris
D amn your car has changed a lot. Very clean and classy looking now, although I feel it is too typical a setup on the org. I'd prefer the oem grille, but use what ya like..looks good 
Nice looking car...but I agree with Luda
05-03-2004, 06:09 AM
#15
wow, i honestly think u have one of the best looking cars exterior wise. that is the best combo i have ever seen, and although very common, i think its a first for me to see on a dark blue maxima. Take that POS grille off and put the OEM SE Grille on or the chrome one...but not that trenz garbage 
05-03-2004, 07:25 AM
#20
Looks super hot man....real real nice. You *have* to get rid of that horrible grille though...those things don't even look like they fit right and would be ugly even if they did. Car is bomb other than that though!
05-03-2004, 07:37 AM
#22
You car looks great, as usual, chillin'. Since blue is one of my favorite colors, you do it great justice with your max and the shape it is in.
A couple of things though.
1. Trenz grill..............get that thing off! I like the OEM much much much better. (maybe even have it painted Neptune Blue to match your car. Mine is red)
2. Those evo-5's are always a good choice. However, they are not the lightest wheels out there. I mean, they are not the heaviest either, but definitely not the lightest.
3. Keep up the good work. That Aero kit looks so sharp on there it is ridiculous.
A couple of things though.
1. Trenz grill..............get that thing off! I like the OEM much much much better. (maybe even have it painted Neptune Blue to match your car. Mine is red)
2. Those evo-5's are always a good choice. However, they are not the lightest wheels out there. I mean, they are not the heaviest either, but definitely not the lightest.
3. Keep up the good work. That Aero kit looks so sharp on there it is ridiculous.
05-03-2004, 10:13 AM
#24
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Your car is looking sweet. One of the best out there.
But I just figured out what I don't like about the grill. The horizontal bars need to swoop upwards to go with the flow of the hood and lights. Like a spread out V from the middle bar.
But I just figured out what I don't like about the grill. The horizontal bars need to swoop upwards to go with the flow of the hood and lights. Like a spread out V from the middle bar.
05-03-2004, 11:08 AM
#27
Thanks everyone!
Yes, its a very typical setup on the org but i havent seen any around my area. I looked at the MM Actions and a couple of other sets. As for bodykits, i also considered the Ionic/Stillen setup, but decided to just go for what i've been liking since i've gotten on the org.
Unfortunately the bodykit is a slight lighter shade of neptune blue (had the paint made at a different shop than my body color), but its not noticeable unless you're up close and personal.
I still have a couple of other things I want to work on before im done with my car;
-i need to replace my hanabi kit with the philips kit
-SWITCHING OUT MY TRENZ GRILLE FOR MY CHROME OEM GRILLE
And i might top it off with leather interior.
Thank you all for your support; ill throw some more pics up later after finals w/the chrome OEM kit on. My inspiration has always been Cheston's Maxima, but there was no way i was going with TSW Revo's =op
Luda-Thanks for the "before" picture! And again, thank you everyone.
Yes, its a very typical setup on the org but i havent seen any around my area. I looked at the MM Actions and a couple of other sets. As for bodykits, i also considered the Ionic/Stillen setup, but decided to just go for what i've been liking since i've gotten on the org.
Unfortunately the bodykit is a slight lighter shade of neptune blue (had the paint made at a different shop than my body color), but its not noticeable unless you're up close and personal.
I still have a couple of other things I want to work on before im done with my car;
-i need to replace my hanabi kit with the philips kit
-SWITCHING OUT MY TRENZ GRILLE FOR MY CHROME OEM GRILLE
And i might top it off with leather interior.
Thank you all for your support; ill throw some more pics up later after finals w/the chrome OEM kit on. My inspiration has always been Cheston's Maxima, but there was no way i was going with TSW Revo's =op
Luda-Thanks for the "before" picture! And again, thank you everyone.
05-03-2004, 01:54 PM
#31
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I love the way your car came out. Though like everyone said lose the trenz grille, return it and get a STS or something else.
The color of the car is what stands out the most. I bet most people think that the car's color is black.
The color of the car is what stands out the most. I bet most people think that the car's color is black.
05-03-2004, 02:19 PM
#32
The Body color is not the factory neptune blue. It was custom mixed to make it a bit darker w/more metallic. I had my whole car repainted last summer and the clear coat is wearing off. But for the most part my car looks midnight bluish.
I think the Grille is just ok. I would be looking into a more "mesh grille". Anybody had any experiences with the home-depot custom grille?
I think the Grille is just ok. I would be looking into a more "mesh grille". Anybody had any experiences with the home-depot custom grille?
05-03-2004, 04:32 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by chillinmax
The Body color is not the factory neptune blue. It was custom mixed to make it a bit darker w/more metallic. I had my whole car repainted last summer and the clear coat is wearing off. But for the most part my car looks midnight bluish.
I think the Grille is just ok. I would be looking into a more "mesh grille". Anybody had any experiences with the home-depot custom grille?
I think the Grille is just ok. I would be looking into a more "mesh grille". Anybody had any experiences with the home-depot custom grille?
http://www.msnusers.com/timsmaxima/s...hoto&PhotoID=1 this one is from street scene
05-03-2004, 05:53 PM
#35
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hey man awesome car...i got the same color...and i got the mesh grille in the bumper if u wanna see... www.cardomain.com/id/97navymax
05-03-2004, 06:13 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by chillinmax
not bad, but ill probably just go for a mesh in the grille only. =o)
Chillin, you have a bad-*** Max. Nice and clean look to it. I don't mind the weatherguards either because they are somewhat subtle and definitely serve a purpose. Where did you get your Miglia's from? I'm in the Lehigh Valley and have been wanting a set myself. Not many, if any, modded Max's around here. So, I pretty much have free run of modding my Max because there won't be any others like mine in my home area when I finish. Although I love my black, I have always been a huge fan of dark blue. Keep up the good work!
05-03-2004, 06:21 PM
#39
Yeah you're not too far away from me Doc. I bought the Evo5's at a local shop. I like the weatherflectors due to the fact that Pennsylvania's weather is retarded (as you might already know) and like having the ability to open my windows in poor weather. Evo5's are common the org, but i have yet to find a set that runs as nice with the Maxima as these. I got my car painted last year and had already decided on super black, but at the last min, went neptune blue.
05-03-2004, 06:40 PM
#40
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I hear you, Chillin. I'm planning on a set of weather guards for mine, you are so on target about Eastern Pa and its screwy weather. I love your sig with the Geno's Steaks and all. Nothing in the world like a true Philly cheesesteak. I agree about the Migs. They just seem to have the nicest flow with the Max bodylines. Are you running 18's? Your drop looks perfect and the Aero kit is really classy. Did you pay a fortune for those wheels? I know they can really cost. My bro in law is in Exton and could stop in with me to check out the place you bought your Evos. He drives a 95 Max SE. Most guys on this org are from way outta the PA zone, so I figure my Max will be unique even if I borrow some of their ideas...lol. Shout back.