As the "four-door sports car" it could be argued that the "heart" of our Maximas is the 350Z. After all, they have almost always shared the same engine and other aspects. Currently, Nissan is offering a Nismo 350Z, a bit like the M and S versions of BMW's and Audi's, etc. Unlike these, Nissan isn't bringing out a model per se, but offering a number of dealer installed upgrades (e.g. intake, brake pads, sway bar, camshaft, catback, y-pipe, header, wheels, body kit) to either make your 350Z an S-Tune or an R-Tune) and then putting a Nismo and R-Tune or S-Tune stick on them. Here are the specs for each:

http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ro...cc_nismo_350z/

That all said, here's my idea: I want to match all of these mods with my '05 Maxima, Nismo parts (where practical and/or acceptable) or others where not and make myself a "Nismo Maxima" complete with badge (see pics on the link).

By my reckoning, Here's what I think that I need to do before I rip off my 3.5 SL bad and replace it with a nice "Nismo" emblem just like the pics in the link:

Nismo Intake - Got it
Nismo brake pads - Are they better than Hawk - F_ No!
Nismo headers - Ouch, when Cattman offers them (planned - see other threads)
Nismo Catback - Cattman Catback instead (no Nismo Catback for Maxima)
Nismo Cams - Sure, why not? They'll fit any VQ35
Nismo Springs Shocks - Progress Springs with KYB Struts (even better)
Nismo Anti-Sway Bars - Only for Altima now, but they fit the Maxima - Sure
Nismo Flywheel/Clutch - Mine's an automatic - you decide
Nismo 18-inch wheel - Made by Ray's - hell yes if you can find them on eBay
BF Goodrich Tires - CHECK! (Those stock Continentals bit)
Nismo Power Steering Cooler - Okay, whater - yawn
Nismo Rear Spoiler - O7 for my 05 - Will do!
Nismo Front Spoiler - Haven't found one yet, but okay...
Nismo Side Sills - Same
Nismo Rear under spoiler - Ditto (Maybe a an Active Tuning Grill instead?)
Total: $48,000 for a new 350Z
Total HP Gain: 18 HP?!?! For Real? (Read the article)

MY PLAN: Do all of the above mods (my way to the right), add an underpulley, a TechnoSquare ECU reprogram, a Y-Pipe (currently being developed by Cattman), take off the 3.5 SL and stick a Nismo badge on my Maxima. What do you think? Will my Maxima suddenly become worth $50,000? No. Will it cost that much. No. Will I be justified in claiming "Nismo R-Tune" status for my Maxima - You tell me!!!

Note: Any help appreciated. If you disagree with any of the specs (per the article) please let me know. If you disagree with any "subjective" statements contained within then please just allow me my opinion. Also, really only interested in hearing 6th generation owners. Thanks!

 

ban.


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Only response....... why bother. save money

 

I don't see the AFPR or t-stat in there

 

BAN!!!!!!

Double BAN for jacking irish's avatar!!!!!

 

are you serious???

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Wow um................................................ ......not this again.

 

ibtl post horing for me

 

So what does it take to make a Nismo Quest?

 

Soccer moms w/ VQ knowledge.

 

lol, who is the girl anyways? NISMO moms = M.I.L.F.'s

 

Your level of retardedness is at an all-time high. And that's saying something. Love the avatar, by the way. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, after all. Why don't you answer 9378max's question and tell him who it is in your avatar, since you're so smart

 

Jacking avatars? Reposting bullsh!t?

BAN THIS LOSER.

 

have some fun prior to said banning

IFTGB . . . . . . .. ..

 

 

Isn't the 6th gen Max just a sportier vesion of the Quest?

 

 

 

i love lamp

 

The first thread was closed for a reason.

Another one of these will not go over well with me.