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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Install 5th gen headlight to 98 maxima.

does anyone know the mod to install the 5th gen headlight into the 98 maxima?
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:58 AM
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ya do what?
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Ew. As far as I know, there's no write up.

It's extremely ugly and tacky looking anyway.
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Ew. As far as I know, there's no write up.

It's extremely ugly and tacky looking anyway.
i just cant see that looking good at all. but if you wanted to do it i guess you would need the fenders and bumper along with the headlights. then there would be trying to aline everything. hey more power to you if you try it. to each his own.
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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Better yet, why not just go for BMW M5 headlights?
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ayo tell you what though, get them merrell bends bruh
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tranal
does anyone know the mod to install the 5th gen headlight into the 98 maxima?
Lol, as if its an established mod. noobs
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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thanks, and I will not do it.
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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5.5 or nothing
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...s-4th-gen.html
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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I'm gonna still suggest no. not worth the effort. The mods dont even make it look like a 4th gen anymore. Then someone in that thread suggested just getting a 5th gen at that point.
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guys, he only said headLIGHT. As in ONE. Singular.










OP - which one are you gonna do, driver or passenger side?
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IDK, Mod kinda implies bolt on and DIY. I'd consider this custom and rare.
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IDK, Mod kinda implies bolt on and DIY. I'd consider this custom and rare.
I'd consider it a waste of time and money. Doesnt look right.
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i'm assuming that you are going to use the headlights but keep your bumper. i personally think this is a waste of time and money but if you are determend to do it i think that the 5 gen head lights would look better than the 5.5 head lights
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83
guys, he only said headLIGHT. As in ONE. Singular.











OP - which one are you gonna do, driver or passenger side?

Old Mar 7, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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does anyone know the mod to install the 5th gen headlight into the 98 maxima?
The real name for the mod is called the "empty your bank account" mod
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The real name for the mod is called the "empty your bank account" mod
wait...I thought that mod was called marraige
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Ima put vtak stickers and a big H logo on my car
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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thanks, and I will not do it.
Hahahahbaanahahahahbababhahaah.
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Originally Posted by Maximus92




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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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It doesn't look right.
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There was a person in Brooklyn NYC, who did this and when was selling the car he wanted 6 grand for it saw it for sale numerous times
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83
wait...I thought that mod was called marraige
Old Mar 7, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Seen a red max in FL with it. Wasn't so hot at all.
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I see what you did there .... Hahaha
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thats funny. BUT if your gonna custom fab the body...go all out... GO HARD OR GO HOME!!


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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83
wait...I thought that mod was called marraige
Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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@sergofast seriously WTH?? That sadly kinda looks like it could be a modified i30 or some sort max. Probably not, I HOPE not. but still...

What is this, I don't even..?
Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by maxfever1987
There was a person in Brooklyn NYC, who did this and when was selling the car he wanted 6 grand for it saw it for sale numerous times
wow, the "conversion" really bumps up the cars value? lol
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@sergofast seriously WTH?? That sadly kinda looks like it could be a modified i30 or some sort max. Probably not, I HOPE not. but still...

What is this, I don't even..?
Infiniti G20. That pic is all over the internet I'm surprised you haven't seen it before.
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Originally Posted by Tyutyunnik
Infiniti G20. That pic is all over the internet I'm surprised you haven't seen it before.
he must be on the "old" internet lol



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