I don't know about the Warpspeed y-pipe. I've heard a lot of complaints about the fitment and service. It's supposedly a pain in the A$$.

Go for rims/tires, intake(Berk Tech), exhaust and y-pipe(Cattman), shocks/struts...mostly performance mods for me...

If you're into performance mods, check out the Berk Technology, Cattman, and Stillen websites. Other than performance, the Stillen front lip looks great. So do clear corners, tint, and angel eyes headlights. CustomEnterprise.com carries a bunch of Max stuff too.

Good luck.

 

Maxima isn't a super fast sports car, it's a nice car. So I'm all for looks too;
Rims/bodykit/tints/lights/subs and das all. Getting a supercharger or NOS in a max is just a way to ruin the engine and everything else.

 

Body kit ? They all look like AZZ, only the Stillen Aero looks pretty decent.
Lights ? what lights ? blue bulbs ?
Subs ? make the car sit low in the rear and rattle like crazy after a few years- extra weight. Supercharger, NOS or turbo is not going to ruin the engine, a body kit and chrome wheels are what kills Maximas.

I seen this Cavalier today, chrome rims, cheap body kit, big azz double decker spoiler, altezza lights, system inside, latin pride on the windshield.... If I see a Maxima with stuff like that I seriously will have my GF grab the wheel, set the car on cruise controll and I will moon the driver out the window. These guys must LIVE n BREATHE , AUTOZONE.

 

Hey you forgot to put turbo kit in the performance part of the poll.

 

I dont know about you guys, but I feel like my damn 2k3 is a sports car. When you can run with some of the weaker mustangs and stomp them its tight!!! Get a 3.5 if that 3.0 isnt enough.

 

Low to get rid of the SUV look and

 

My recommendations are: 1) tinted windows 2) front strut bar / rear sway bar (HUGE improvement in handling) 3) speaker and stereo upgrade (subwoofer a MUST, and it can be done properly without being a "boomer", being too heavy, or rattling) 4) debadging (free) 5) GOOD wheels and tires. These will improve the appearance, handling, and your driving pleasure dramatically at a reasonable cost without negatively impacting gas mileage or reliability in any way. The stereo and wheels will allow you to personalize the vehicle for YOU.

http://www.cardomain.com/id/rbneron

 

My only appearance upgrade: Nose bra to cover rock chips.

If you can swing a supercharger, do it. I love mine and I didn't have to become a rocket scientist like the turbo guys do. Otherwise, get on the bottle.

After that; decent tires, springs, struts, and a cd of speed metal .

 

1. tint
2. drop
3. system
4. rims
5. kit

 

I beg to differ. A car can be modified any way shape or form. I personally dont give a rats *** what anyone else says, because i loved my Sarona kit (except for the cheap as fiberglass, and poor fitament). If they had a urethane version of my kit and the fenders actually ran properly on the body kit, i would buy it again.

I like my heavy *** system in the trunk. Its my choice... Really i dont flame on someones ride unless they have something UNSAFE, or used a magic marker or something. But when I see people flame someones ride, I wonder if its because they are jealous, or can't mind their damn business that I paid my dues to buy this maxima and suit it up the way I FEEL.

 

Your homepage cracked me up. Especially page 11!! hahaha

 

It was funny.. one day i was writing an exam and i looked at the time, was like WTF? then i realized the LCD was displayed in mirror image! I was cracking up too! hahah

 

Kostya how the max doing buddy

 

Gotta keep the rear end under ya with a RSB, then tighten the front up with a FSTB, follow this all with the dual exhaust, a supercharger from stillen boyz, then a nice UDP, and you have yourself a nice handling full of (more) power 4DSC good for any pimp in a civic or anything else that bothers ya.

 

Anyone have the JIC Coilovers on the 03 Max? And if so how are they? Also whats the difference between the JIC FLT1 and FLT2?

 

what does everyone think about an ignition upgrade. i was cosidering an msd6al w/wires. im on my 3rd maxima and was always pretty satisfied with the stock performance but im ready to get froggy w/ my 2000 as it has just had the warranty expire. thanks

 

Hmmm...my Maxima has no wires; they're direct fire coils over each plug.

 

if your in the market for a 5.5 gen and you do get one. these are the modifications i found most impact the vehichles performance:

1) Rear Sway bar. Its amazing how much this improves the handling. I was of the opinion that the car handled good already (as it does compared to my altima) but man, this coupled with my CM fstb,gr2's and maxpseeds WOW, rails!

2)TSB for Sluggish acceleration & SLipping tranny (if auto)
Before the car would go pretty good, then slip like hell and take for ever to climb gears. After the TSB's (both of them) the car is transformed. Rev's faster after it shifts and the slip is gone.

3)Courtesey Ground kit. Beleive it or not, this thing works! Faster starts, smoother idle, more responsive tranny and better throttle response. best $80 spent.

4)Unorthodox racing Ultra S crank pulley. WOW is all i can say. this car picks up much better inbetween gears now and pulls like a raped ape all the way to redline!

5)Injen CAI (w/gen 2 maf adapter) I had the original Injen but sold it. It was ok But i truley fealt a power increase and retained the low end i had lost on the older model. i aquired a new injen CAI and it had the Revised MAF Adapter. it looks like the pic below if your confused as to what im talking about. The original adapter was smooth inside and metal. also the filter is different than my original model. it's smaller.



i have other mods, and they helped too, you can see them on my CD page. but the 5 i listed put the biggest grins on my face. and continue to everytime i hop in!

 

pulls like a raped ape ??!!!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Do you see how old this thread is.

 

5.5 gens are quick to start...Make it look sexy first, then make it handle great and then speed it up...

That phone is funny! weird.

 

Trading it in.....

 

ouch man!

(Though it looks like you traded for a rwd American v8 -- good call. I'd have to smack ya' if you got a Taurus or something!)

 

Many know me here, and I had a modded 2k2 that got wrecked....just poking fun at you guys......

 

yah yah, too bad u didnt get to trade YOURS in

 

Nope....some fawker wrecked my Max.....don't worry...he got his !....

 

Where did you purchase your reverse lights from...I didn't think www.optauto.com had that size.

Not gonna do anything as far as performance...~255hp is plenty enough for me, just K&N panel and maybe a pulley.

RSB/FSTB is a must, upgrade speakers, & maybe tint.

 

tint rims drop

 

I did mine in this order:
1) Tint
2) Chromed stock Max wheels (look great, only $465 in CA)
3) Eibachs/Tokico Illuminas
4) Changed stock speakers all around, added powered sub
5)
I have an auto SE also, VB option should have gone before

 

Someone listed the VB Mod earlier and I don't want to start a whole new thread on it, so with that said.. What is the VB mod? Thanks

 

DaBoxSE:
What style rim is that you are rollin on? Those look sharp!

 

My order is like this Tint/GAB/Headers/VB Mod

with the headers and VB mod being the coolest.

And the headers/GAB sounding the best IMO.

 

ATX:
Thanks! They are 19x8.5 Alessio F1's. I love them!

 

i think as long as you're not into making your whole car shake, the stock bose is fine. i went for the strut and sway bars to keep the torque steer down, and it also makes the engine bay look nicer. for a touch of class, i also got the ae door sills and got hyperwhite lights all around with the clear sides. Also tinted the windows as dark as i legally could for some privacy as well as sun protection. I put in a K&N drop in filter for the slight performance gains as well as for convience. i'm pretty happy with how my car is stock, what with gas price rising, i don't see the need to make my max guzzle more gas. But if you do have the cash to burn, do your entire exhaust as well as put in an intake. the sound is amazing. personally i like the peace and quiet that the stock catback provides.

 

Only if you want your car to shake "out of sinc" (rattle) But that's not Bose' fault.

 

vbmod is valve body mod it speeds up between shifts i believe

 

Where to order a VB upgrade? Who and any place in honolulu hawaii that would put it in?

 

Hey im looking for those indiglo door sills wear did u get them from??

 

I spend all my time (and $$$) chasing down SES codes.

 

suspension and 20mm wheel spacer

 

Thank you, nicely put.