As i compared both, it looks like everything mathces up perfect.
hoods, fenders, hood etc....


Has anyone ever done this?



Just wodnering what it would take

 

sycefiro did it to his max, looks pretty good!

 

I believe it would take everything you listed, other than that it should work with minimal extra effort, but I dont know first hand.

 

Personally I like the Max front better, but I do concede that there are much better styling options for the I30 front end. Should match up right, assuming you're keeping the stock headlights. The fenders are not the same, though...don't forget that. The I30 fenders are what allows them to use Cefiro headlights, I believe.

 

The hood, fenders, front bumper, and radiator support (for the I30 hood latch) will need to used from the I30. The I30 front end is also somewhat wider than the Maxima. It will be quite expensive unless you have an I30 donor car.

 

i can get my hands on a donor hood , fenders and bumper.....


i just wanted make sure the hood would latch, the doors would line up with fenders and etc...



are you sure its wider?

it seems like the same exact support when you open the hood but i could be wrong....

 

its wider just like the rear, which is very noticable. i wonder if you need the wheel splash shields to boot.

 

it didnt look noticeable on sy's car.....

 

 

Pretty good looking, minus all the stupid stickers and grill emblem. Put some smoked Cefiros on that thing

 

whose car is that?

 

not mine

 

so i have a 97 maxima gle....i would need a 97 i30 front end? i wud definitely like to do this facelift. and im assuming that the i30 headlites are not necessary....the stock max headlights can be used for the conversion?

 

i seen a i30 with the maxima's skyline front bumper and sides.

 

I wil lmeasure tomoro and see if its wider, i dont think it is at all but i could be wrong

also can i use just the hood latch or do i need the entire radiator/light support?





now imagine that with some ceifro's and nice clean stock bumper

 

The radiator supports look the same to me The only noticable difference is that the I30 hood latch may sit a little bit lower than a Maxima's.

 

you are right, looks exact.....

 

The I30 and Maxima have different headlights. Since the I30 front is wider, using the Maxima headlights wouldn't work, but since the Cefiros can be fitted on a Maxima, I guess the Maxima headlights would fit on the I30 with minor mods. Just get the Cefiros to make things easier and look nicer.

 

I think an I30 would benifit more from a 97+ Maxima front end than a Max would from swappin the I30 front end. Either way, it would be a pretty unique thing rather than doing the Stillen kit or whatever...

You would need
-hood
-fenders (possibly splash panels)
-front bumper
-I30 fogs (front and side)
-I30 corner lights (possibly I30 headlights or Cefiros)
I am not sure if the underbody splash panel would be any different...etc...

I say if you can source the parts, take a weekend and go for it!

 

sounds good , if i dont sell me car, i will start this as a over winter project....

 

i would do the world's fastest double-take if i saw that on the road!

 

my original question was if i have a 97 max....do i need a 97 i30 donor? wud it be easier or does it not really matter at all?

 

so i got some prices for the facelift...and this is how much itll cost me-

Bumper-70
Fenders-180
Hood-137

cost=$387....
im doing my own body work...so i dont really charge myself labor.
these are brand new aftermarket parts. not junkyard parts.
do u think its worth the xtra cash for a facelift? maybe if i got it at a local junkyard...it will definitely be cheaper!

im really thinkin bout doing this next spring break.....which means im gonna have to paint my car over at the same time....

 

nice, were did you get those part prices from?

 

Hell yes at those prices!

 

IMO the i30 front end looks like crap compared to a 97-99 front end.

 

^ I second that.

You want a I30 front end, buy an I30. Rather not see a mix breed max!

 

points for originality . . .

The S13/S14 guys get to have their fun . . .

 

after doing more research , i think i can use the i30 bumper and fenders, drop in some ceifros and use the stock maxima hood with some small modifications to the grill

can anyone second me on this?






i couldnt find a 5spd i30 , i like the rear of the max better

 

should work, fender to hood lines may not match contour/lenth though. if you're gona do it do it all. dont forget that the fender flares are different from the maxima to the i30, so that will look weird when you compare front to back, all the other lines should line up. the i30 is the exact same platform as a maxima, so with the exception of the sheetmetal being a little wider/shorter, all the internal structure is identical.used parts will be more expensive, so go with the aftermarket instead. aftermarket may fit like crap though. youll probably have to modify the rad suppt where the lights mount up.dont forget you're going to need mounting hardware, thats usually a dealer only thing. good luck and post some pics

 

I30 bumper wont work....the grille is attached to the hood on the I30 and is a different shape than a maximas.

 

and if he uses the maxima hood and modifies the grille it may work.

 

ya after searching i think it would be easier to keep the maxima bumper, and just use the i30 hood and get a cefiro grill.

it would still look hot

 

the shape of the grilles are different. i dont think its going to work not to mention where the hood latch goes, i THINK it is different not 100% on that

 

u just dont think the end of the hood line will match up with the fenders. maximas have a curved low front, the 130's have a flatter defined line from the fender edge going to the hood. it may be minimal, but it raises the height a little. only way to find out is to swap them out.i'm happy with my nose

 

The I30 bumper and Maxima bumper are completely different. the I30 bumper wraps around the sides, but the Maxima bumper is cut-off before wrapping around, instead the fenders cover the area the I30 bumper covers.

 

i say either all the way or no way at all, with the amount of customization you would have to do in the end the whole conversion would probably be cheaper

 

http://certifit.com/ they have the parts for great prices...if i could afford the 3 stage paint job i would do it but i can't...

 

i got those prices from certifit here in miami. local pickup for me so i pay no shipping!

 

Just needs a front bumper