95-96 vs. 97-99 @sses...you be the judge!
#41
On the contrary. I think the front end of the 95-96 shows off how sleek and flowing it is.
The reason I don't like the horiz. crease is the fact that it makes the car look really squished (horizontally) from a distance when looking at the rear.
Has anyone shaved off their Nissan emblem in the back? how does it look? I'm thinking about doing this...
The reason I don't like the horiz. crease is the fact that it makes the car look really squished (horizontally) from a distance when looking at the rear.
Has anyone shaved off their Nissan emblem in the back? how does it look? I'm thinking about doing this...
#43
Me too! I was like "OK" when the 95 came out. I still loved the 3rd gen more. Then 97 and hell yeah!
DW
DW
Originally posted by deezo
97's look better and not just because I own one. When the 97's came out with the new grill and tail, I was hooked.
97's look better and not just because I own one. When the 97's came out with the new grill and tail, I was hooked.
#46
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Personally, I hated my 96 rear end. So that is why I converted it to a 97+ when someone hit me in the rear. I think it looks so much better now, but I do see why you think the 95-96 has a more aggressive look to it and the 97+ has a sportier look. My .02 cents.
#47
:o)
I've often pondered this Craig. I am torn. I like the fact that the '95/'96 rear bumper cover is 1-2" shorter, making the car look cleaner and its stupid ridge/line is less pronounced making it really look cleaner. However, I recently traded my '96 bumper for a '97/'99 for one reason and one reason only: the Stillen ground effects look 10x better! for the '97/'99s.
As for the lights. Well, I'm torn on this too. I kinda like how the inner taillights follow the design of the trunk on the '95/'96 but, ... I don't like the design of the trunk! It just seems a little weird how the inner taillights on the '97/'99 have that tapered/beveled look around them. They don't seem to connect in with the trunk as well. Also, I can't explain why but I just feel the red/clears look better on the '95/'96 than the '97/'99s. I can't really put my finger on it, I just like the red on the bottom. Otherwise it seems like it's floating. Maybe just me.
As for the keyhole. I hate that big, ugly, unnsymmetrical thing to no end but the '97/'99s are a hair better in that it is more flush.
As for the lettering, I think it should be shaved, they are both too big, but if you do leave them on, I like the '95/'96 seperated M A X I M A better.
Now, for the trunk shape itself, I think the '97/'99s have the '95/'96s beat.
Conclusion: I have no idea.
As for the lights. Well, I'm torn on this too. I kinda like how the inner taillights follow the design of the trunk on the '95/'96 but, ... I don't like the design of the trunk! It just seems a little weird how the inner taillights on the '97/'99 have that tapered/beveled look around them. They don't seem to connect in with the trunk as well. Also, I can't explain why but I just feel the red/clears look better on the '95/'96 than the '97/'99s. I can't really put my finger on it, I just like the red on the bottom. Otherwise it seems like it's floating. Maybe just me.
As for the keyhole. I hate that big, ugly, unnsymmetrical thing to no end but the '97/'99s are a hair better in that it is more flush.
As for the lettering, I think it should be shaved, they are both too big, but if you do leave them on, I like the '95/'96 seperated M A X I M A better.
Now, for the trunk shape itself, I think the '97/'99s have the '95/'96s beat.
Conclusion: I have no idea.
#48
Re: :o)
Originally posted by ptatohed
Conclusion: I have no idea.
Conclusion: I have no idea.
Potato, let's just put it this way: The '95-96 have things that make it look good, and so do the 97-99. Although opinions vary, I think most would agree that both look NICE overall. (both having the orange cleared out). Both are MAXIMA'S therefore both kick-@ss!
Hope that helped ya.
#50
What bugs me about the 95-96 tail is that the bottom row of brake lights is the same size as the top row of indicator/backup lights, giving the 95/96 tail a sort of blocky, tron robot look. The style is kinda lost in the lights.
On the 97-99 tails, Nissan switched the rows around, putting the brake lights on top, and they also made the brake lights bigger than the bottom row of indicator/backup lights. That looks better to me. If there was one thing I would change about the 97-99 tail, I'd put the brake lights on the bottom, like the 95-96, but that's it.
DW
On the 97-99 tails, Nissan switched the rows around, putting the brake lights on top, and they also made the brake lights bigger than the bottom row of indicator/backup lights. That looks better to me. If there was one thing I would change about the 97-99 tail, I'd put the brake lights on the bottom, like the 95-96, but that's it.
DW
#52
97+ all the way, the taillights just have that newer look to them, 95-96 looks dated.
Anyway since i did a front end conversion for my 96 i want to do a rear one as well,all i really want to change is the lights, what else needs changing?
Anyway since i did a front end conversion for my 96 i want to do a rear one as well,all i really want to change is the lights, what else needs changing?
#53
Originally posted by Mad Dhan
97+ all the way, the taillights just have that newer look to them, 95-96 looks dated.
Anyway since i did a front end conversion for my 96 i want to do a rear one as well,all i really want to change is the lights, what else needs changing?
97+ all the way, the taillights just have that newer look to them, 95-96 looks dated.
Anyway since i did a front end conversion for my 96 i want to do a rear one as well,all i really want to change is the lights, what else needs changing?
#55
Originally posted by EuroMaxima99SE
I personally like only rear tail lamps from 95-96, clear/red. Those look better then 97-99 red/clear. But the rear end overall, definately 97-99yr
I personally like only rear tail lamps from 95-96, clear/red. Those look better then 97-99 red/clear. But the rear end overall, definately 97-99yr
The only thing now is you'd proly lose to me from all that lag they give ya
still sickly sweet..
#56
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Bro...Your car is freakn gorgeous! Holy smokes dude...great job!! I love those rims and in 18x8 they look so sexy with your kit and all...
The only thing now is you'd proly lose to me from all that lag they give ya
still sickly sweet..
Bro...Your car is freakn gorgeous! Holy smokes dude...great job!! I love those rims and in 18x8 they look so sexy with your kit and all...
The only thing now is you'd proly lose to me from all that lag they give ya
still sickly sweet..
SuDZ
#57
Originally posted by dwapenyi
What bugs me about the 95-96 tail is that the bottom row of brake lights is the same size as the top row of indicator/backup lights, giving the 95/96 tail a sort of blocky, tron robot look. The style is kinda lost in the lights.
On the 97-99 tails, Nissan switched the rows around, putting the brake lights on top, and they also made the brake lights bigger than the bottom row of indicator/backup lights. That looks better to me. If there was one thing I would change about the 97-99 tail, I'd put the brake lights on the bottom, like the 95-96, but that's it.
DW
What bugs me about the 95-96 tail is that the bottom row of brake lights is the same size as the top row of indicator/backup lights, giving the 95/96 tail a sort of blocky, tron robot look. The style is kinda lost in the lights.
On the 97-99 tails, Nissan switched the rows around, putting the brake lights on top, and they also made the brake lights bigger than the bottom row of indicator/backup lights. That looks better to me. If there was one thing I would change about the 97-99 tail, I'd put the brake lights on the bottom, like the 95-96, but that's it.
DW
personally, i like the way the 97-99 tails are because of what you stated, where the brake lights are bigger than the backup lights...but i also like the fact that the brake lights are on the top row...to me, they just look better that way than being on the bottom
#58
Originally posted by SuDZ
yeah once I saw the pictures he posted I was like looks real nice.
SuDZ
yeah once I saw the pictures he posted I was like looks real nice.
SuDZ
#59
Originally posted by EuroMaxima99SE
Thanks guys...however I can't take pics for sh*t It looks so much better in person, in my opinion. The only thing Im STILL looking for is a TYPE II Wing...anyone???
Thanks guys...however I can't take pics for sh*t It looks so much better in person, in my opinion. The only thing Im STILL looking for is a TYPE II Wing...anyone???
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