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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Why Mod a Maxima?

Wondering why many of you on here mod your Maxima to make it faster when for about the same money that you paid could have bought something like a 2006, or 2007 Dodge Charger RT, or SRT8 which really screams performance. Actually if you count what your paying for in mods then the Charger is cheaper, and still faster then your car stock.
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LandsEnd
Wondering why many of you on here mod your Maxima to make it faster when for about the same money that you paid could have bought something like a 2006, or 2007 Dodge Charger RT, or SRT8 which really screams performance. Actually if you count what your paying for in mods then the Charger is cheaper, and still faster then your car stock.
Well then why the **** don't you go out and get one? :stfu:

jeez, so many of your "type" lately.

Let's just re-word the question to "why don't we all buy Honda Civic hatch-backs, swap a built K24 in it and call it a 10 second day for 10g?"
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Maybe because its a hobby like computer building. You enjoy working on cars and decided at the time the maxima fit the bill for what you needed.
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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Because we love the 6Gen Max and want it to go faster and dont want a Charger. Why did you by a max?
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Why didnt you buy a used ls1 instead of the only owning an lt1 and getting a used maxima!! jk
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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there can be alot of reasons... some of us think that the charger is ugly... its also nice to see something different than the everyday...
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LandsEnd
Wondering why many of you on here mod your Maxima to make it faster when for about the same money that you paid could have bought something like a 2006, or 2007 Dodge Charger RT, or SRT8 which really screams performance. Actually if you count what your paying for in mods then the Charger is cheaper, and still faster then your car stock.
If you want my honest opinion here it goes. I hate domestics. I love imports to the point that I rather drive a Civic with a fart can and Mugen stickers all over the dam* car than driving a Dodge. Yes a Dodge can outperform my Max, but wait until Chernmax slaps that turbo on and I’m sure he will smoke the Sh*t out of a Dodge charger.
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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I'm keeping mine completely stock, so I'm not concerned about performance. Only thing I have considered is the oem 2004-2006 spoiler which really isn't an add on since it comes stock on some cars, and tint. Changed mind about tint because it messes up the FM reception, and if you ever take the tint off it will probably mess the antenna, and defroster lines. Not crazy about the drilling of holes in the trunk either, so spoiler I decided not to get as well.

I didn't buy an LS1 because GM cars aren't very reliable. My previous car broke down all the time had lots of repair bills. I also hated having no interior room, no trunk space, rough ride, cheap plastic interior parts, and very uncomfortable seats. I'm hoping this car is more reliable being a Nissan. Bought this car more for comfort, better ride, 4 doors, luxury aspect, and I liked the body style with 18 inch wheels.

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Why buy a house and put money into making it your own when you could have just as easily bought a more expensive house that already had everything you wanted to change?

It's about making your car...YOUR car.
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by LandsEnd
I'm keeping mine completely stock, so I'm not concerned about performance. Only thing I have considered is the oem 2004-2006 spoiler which really isn't an add on since it comes stock on some cars, and tint. Changed mind about tint because it messes up the FM reception, and if you ever take the tint off it will probably mess the antenna, and defroster lines. Not crazy about the drilling of holes in the trunk either, so spoiler I decided not to get as well.

again ... question .. why didnt you buy a SRT-8 charger?

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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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I have some dark tint and never had a problem with reception.
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Man this topic started some crap people are posting faster than I can type!!!!
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LandsEnd
Wondering why many of you on here mod your Maxima to make it faster when for about the same money that you paid could have bought something like a 2006, or 2007 Dodge Charger RT, or SRT8 which really screams performance. Actually if you count what your paying for in mods then the Charger is cheaper, and still faster then your car stock.
Because all those cars you mentioned are a dime a dozen, everywhere you turn, you see them. People actually turn their head to look at my car and modding is fun, match that to the VQ35DE which is a top 10 rated engine 12 years in a row and you have your answer. Also stick your head in those cars, they look mass produced, plastic and cheap inside. Come on, why are you posting this dumb a$$ questions in a Maxima forum!!!
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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1. Charger is ugly, as sin.
2. They cared so much about performance, that they put the 2nd exhaust pipe hole on every rear fender...even for the cars that don't have dual exhaust.

Gotta love domestic car makers
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Strontium
1. Charger is ugly, as sin.
2. They cared so much about performance, that they put the 2nd exhaust pipe hole on every rear fender...even for the cars that don't have dual exhaust.

Gotta love domestic car makers

LOL Touche' .. I hate when domestics with a V6 option have the Dual exaust cut out and only one tail pipe ... pet pieve #1 .. nice one bro
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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i bought a maxima because your wife is ugly
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Strontium
1. Charger is ugly, as sin.
2. They cared so much about performance, that they put the 2nd exhaust pipe hole on every rear fender...even for the cars that don't have dual exhaust.

Gotta love domestic car makers
I noticed that today when I saw one going home from work on the freeway. Geez, it looks retarded.
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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The Maxima is better looking and more reliable than a Dodge, and actually performs very well with no modding (I haven't modded mine).

But if someone chooses to go to the expense and effort to do modding, it is much wiser to do it on a good-looking and reliable car (Maxima) than on some obscure something that might not make it out of the driveway (Dodge).
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ouzo99max
i bought a maxima because your wife is ugly
LOL, no need to get personal...
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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I got my answers want me to delete this thread?
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