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07-27-2011, 05:16 PM

gsxr-rider137

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ok...i might have said this in a previous thread...but there about 5 other cars in my area that are almost exactly the same as mine. Dark grey, tinted windows, lowered, rims and exhuast. So..i am always looking for something to set mine aprt from the other 4-5 just a tick. i found this scoop laying around, so i painted it to match the color fo the car....and am thinking about putting it on the car. was wondering what other max owners thought......

http://s1124.photobucket.com/albums/...ider137/scoop/

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07-27-2011, 05:19 PM

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Please don't do that, I'd rather you tint all of your lamps or something other than that.

07-27-2011, 05:42 PM

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Negative ghostrider. You're brave for soliciting opinions so openly.

07-27-2011, 06:22 PM

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Please don't do that. Looks extremely awkward. Get a body kit or something if you want to be different.

07-27-2011, 06:24 PM

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07-27-2011, 06:34 PM

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Hahaha this is a joke right? If so that's pretty funny

07-27-2011, 10:08 PM

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Come on man your better than that. It will stoop you down to Mitsubishi level

07-27-2011, 10:12 PM

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DEAR GOD NO. DO NOT DO THAT TO YOUR CAR.

07-27-2011, 10:21 PM

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Dooo itttt lol jk sucks dude dont do it

07-27-2011, 10:43 PM

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I think you have your answer, sir.

07-27-2011, 10:51 PM

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Just No.

07-27-2011, 10:55 PM

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i'll say it in spanish. NO

07-27-2011, 10:57 PM

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U kidding... right?

07-27-2011, 10:59 PM

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I would go with a body kit or an exhaust if you don't have one already? And where do you live in CT? Im in the hartford area.

07-28-2011, 02:49 AM

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LOL..ok ok..i get the hint...i did something similat to a late 80's jetta that i had all tricked out. gave it a european look that people seems to like. doesn't seem to work on this car...obviously!

and i live in the middletown area..Mayne

07-28-2011, 04:14 AM

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ill go against the masses...DO EET BRUH!!!!!!

07-28-2011, 04:25 AM

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You want to set your car apart? Why not putting one of those three story ricer wings on the trunk? Now your car would definitely be unique...

07-28-2011, 05:08 AM

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If you're collectively asking yourselves how the OP came to this idea... look closely at the picture, and you'll see a LED strip stuck to the outside of his headlight lenses.

Quirky judgement aside, asking for opinions on a hood scoop is still a brave thing to do, considering the expected responses from the Org. With exception to a few clown-wheel aficionados, the Org is a pretty conservative crowd.

OP, the condition of your car, and those nice aftermarket wheels, look fantastic. Just ditch the LED's and the side-window shades, and you'll be fine.

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07-28-2011, 05:12 AM

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With exception to a few clown-wheel aficionados, the Org is a pretty conservative crowd.

07-28-2011, 05:53 AM

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if u want a scoop get an invader hood, although its a very different look... especially on a four door family grocery getter sedan lls

07-28-2011, 06:23 AM

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if u want a scoop get an invader hood, although its a very different look... especially on a four door family grocery getter sedan lls

The invader hood looks good, but to pull it off you need the rest of the car to be up to par . Realy nice wheels, and the HP to back the look..

07-28-2011, 06:55 AM

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dont forget a nice body kit and boost

07-28-2011, 09:36 AM

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Quote:

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if u want a scoop get an invader hood, although its a very different look... especially on a four door family grocery getter sedan lls

almost forgot about that max, remember seeing it YEARRssss ago

07-28-2011, 09:41 AM

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With this you'll be alright:::

07-28-2011, 09:45 AM

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If you get the scoop you might as well get the fender vents mang!

07-28-2011, 09:52 AM

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i'll say it in spanish. NO

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I agree 150%

07-28-2011, 10:09 AM

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almost forgot about that max, remember seeing it YEARRssss ago

OMG, that's a 5th gen!? I glanced over it, and in my head I translated what I was seeing as a Dodge Charger R/T.

Well, that's kind of funny. One silly looking 4-door to another, I suppose.

07-28-2011, 01:04 PM

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Even functional hood scoops tend to look stupid. Definately don't do that to your car. Different doesn't always mean good.

07-28-2011, 01:35 PM

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Do it i think you should put two on thier , one on each side

07-28-2011, 01:40 PM

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07-28-2011, 01:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rood

if u want a scoop get an invader hood, although its a very different look... especially on a four door family grocery getter sedan lls

i think I've seen a carbon fiber hood this style.

07-28-2011, 01:54 PM

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07-28-2011, 05:36 PM

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lol..well, a body kit too much for me. don't have a lot of $$ to put into my max. i drag race motorcycle and this takes up plenty of $$ here are some pics:

http://s1124.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ20

always looking for little inexpensive ideas to add some zing to it..but i get the idea..one big fat NO !

07-28-2011, 07:26 PM

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Hire me to clear out the amber in your headlamps to go with your clear sidemarkers. You'll be different in a positive way.

However if you get the scoop make sure you get the racing stripes as well

07-28-2011, 08:02 PM

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+ Racing stripes, Twin loop muffler with 3" ID Catback, and fender vents.

Then you'll be bawwwllling.

07-28-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000

+ Racing stripes, Twin loop muffler with 3" ID Catback, and fender vents.

Then you'll be bawwwllling.

You can't go bawwwlling without merrell bends. C'mon, Tuner... get with the game.

07-28-2011, 08:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000

+ Racing stripes, Twin loop muffler with 3" ID Catback, and fender vents.

Then you'll be bawwwllling.

Looking at that picture again, that car would look good with:

-LED strips removed
-Hood scoop removed
-Window visors removed
-Ugly aftermarket wheels taken off and stock wheels put back on

Do those things, and it will be a really nice, clean Maxima.

And the ID 3" catback