I have noticed in a number of places in my 95-99 Maxima TSM, that the 1999 Max has its own section.

What changes did they make to the '99 from v\the '98 Max?

 

grill, rack is diff, sterring wheel is diff and much nicer, also ****ty coil packs, cant remmber the rest but sel has diff gauges and diff wheels

 

The pearl white paint job is different from 97-98.
I think I heard.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=72447&page=2

it's at the end of the 4th gen FAQ

 

OK...I found it:

1999 - Emissions equipment and ECU wiring similar to 5th gen models, SE limited edition available, security chip in key, head unit redesign, ‘ambient temperature’ feature added to automatic climate control, three point seat belt for rear center position. Only year traction control was available.

How does a '99 compare, performance-wise to its younger brothers?

 

People say its one of the slowest years of the 4th gen, people claim the 95's are the fastest.

 

I raced my boy's 99 gle with 80k miles on it and I have a 95 se with 186k. We were dead even, side-view mirror to mirror, up until 75 when we had to end the race. my car doesnt have any major mods except for shocks and springs, and his 99 is bone stock. im assuming that my max years ago, when it had 80k on the odometer would have beat his 99.

 

on a side note, is it possible to install a 99 steering wheel into a 95?

 

Probably not. You wouldn't want to screw around with the airbag systems cause they are different...actually you wouldn't want to screw around with them even if they were the same. Second generation airbags are in the 99.

 

This is true. I've got the icelandic pearl and I think the 97/98's have arctic pearl.

 

you can install a 99 stering whell it has been done

 

you will need to get the air bag as well with the steering wheel...can get pricey

-matt