Splitter INSTALLED!!!!
12-17-2007, 05:18 PM
#41
the anti rice
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Looks like you don’t need help in that area 
LOL.....just what I figured...stock with tint. Oooooooh easy there, hope you didn’t go to dark, you might scare yourself. One thing at a time, wouldn’t want you to go overboard or anything.
Zuko, you’ve had like 4 posts total on the .org and none of them add any value.
Time will tell, maybe your car will turn out perfect, and maybe you’ll invent some sweet mods to put on it and get it right the first time. But until then why don’t you step up your game and add some comments that are above the 5th grade level.
Joshua, I never said "To argue that saying a car is overboard is "flaming" because someone doesn't post pics of their own car? "
I actually agree with what your saying and getting input and evaluating each thing you do to a car. It's a free country and people are free to say what they want. (which is part of the reason, I am speaking up). You can defend Zuko and his comments if you like, thats up to you. I respect you and what you've added to the .org. It's just the stupid s%&t, like Zuko is spewing that is so lame. No value add to the .org from him so far. Maybe that will change.
LOL.....just what I figured...stock with tint. Oooooooh easy there, hope you didn’t go to dark, you might scare yourself. One thing at a time, wouldn’t want you to go overboard or anything.
Zuko, you’ve had like 4 posts total on the .org and none of them add any value.
Time will tell, maybe your car will turn out perfect, and maybe you’ll invent some sweet mods to put on it and get it right the first time. But until then why don’t you step up your game and add some comments that are above the 5th grade level.
Joshua, I never said "To argue that saying a car is overboard is "flaming" because someone doesn't post pics of their own car? "
I actually agree with what your saying and getting input and evaluating each thing you do to a car. It's a free country and people are free to say what they want. (which is part of the reason, I am speaking up). You can defend Zuko and his comments if you like, thats up to you. I respect you and what you've added to the .org. It's just the stupid s%&t, like Zuko is spewing that is so lame. No value add to the .org from him so far. Maybe that will change.
"Mods" other than maybe bigger wheels, bigger brakes to stop those (bigger) wheels and possibly a lowering kit are probably the only things that should be done to a FWD 4-door semi-luxury sedan. Anything more and you're pushing it in my opinion. If I wanted a race car in which I felt ever little crack on the road I would never buy a maxima, or perhaps any other FWD car.
I bought the maxima for it's quiet ride and interior space, being that I'm 6'8" tall.
Trust me I know rice very well, I have one of my own in the garage that I've had since my high school days.
12-17-2007, 05:33 PM
#42
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One posts on a message boards to get an opinion. That's exactly what I gave him.
"Mods" other than maybe bigger wheels, bigger brakes to stop those (bigger) wheels and possibly a lowering kit are probably the only things that should be done to a FWD 4-door semi-luxury sedan. Anything more and you're pushing it in my opinion. If I wanted a race car in which I felt ever little crack on the road I would never buy a maxima, or perhaps any other FWD car.
I bought the maxima for it's quiet ride and interior space, being that I'm 6'8" tall.
Trust me I know rice very well, I have one of my own in the garage that I've had since my high school days.
"Mods" other than maybe bigger wheels, bigger brakes to stop those (bigger) wheels and possibly a lowering kit are probably the only things that should be done to a FWD 4-door semi-luxury sedan. Anything more and you're pushing it in my opinion. If I wanted a race car in which I felt ever little crack on the road I would never buy a maxima, or perhaps any other FWD car.
I bought the maxima for it's quiet ride and interior space, being that I'm 6'8" tall.
Trust me I know rice very well, I have one of my own in the garage that I've had since my high school days.
With the right mods you can have your cake and eat it too...
12-17-2007, 07:02 PM
#45
Deus,
I like your ideas of the rear defuser and the front splitter. Your trial pieces give a glimps of what can be done to enhance the look of the Max and possibly give some performance improvement at track speeds. But...... the "finished" product is not of sufficient quality to put on for daily use. If you want to bolt these pieces on for your track days then that should be ok b/c then it is for go and not for show. But to leave them on for everyday driving then I would have to say no. Your work may pique the interest of a professional auto parts maker to make those products for the 6th. Maybe "the Presence" can do some stuff for you, he seems to be pretty handy in the garage. Like many here, I applaud your efforts to see what can be done for the 6th gen but it is ultimately up to you on how you want your car to look and make you happy.
I like your ideas of the rear defuser and the front splitter. Your trial pieces give a glimps of what can be done to enhance the look of the Max and possibly give some performance improvement at track speeds. But...... the "finished" product is not of sufficient quality to put on for daily use. If you want to bolt these pieces on for your track days then that should be ok b/c then it is for go and not for show. But to leave them on for everyday driving then I would have to say no. Your work may pique the interest of a professional auto parts maker to make those products for the 6th. Maybe "the Presence" can do some stuff for you, he seems to be pretty handy in the garage. Like many here, I applaud your efforts to see what can be done for the 6th gen but it is ultimately up to you on how you want your car to look and make you happy.
12-17-2007, 08:15 PM
#48
Not feeling it, personally - although it does have a few points in its favor:
1. protects the front lip
2. at least it's not gay carbon-fiber with supports
3. at least you didn't spend much on it.
4. you're trying new ideas that haven't been done before. And I can personally vouch for the fact that some DIY ideas don't turn out as good as expected
Looks-wise....ehh....6th gens are already pretty busy on the outside, and yours has alot going on with colors, accents, etc. Not really my style..
BTW, to others posting in this thread:
You WILL keep it civil or you WILL find yourself banned. There is no need to flame just because you don't like a mod or idea. You can express critical opinions without flaming.
1. protects the front lip
2. at least it's not gay carbon-fiber with supports
3. at least you didn't spend much on it.
4. you're trying new ideas that haven't been done before. And I can personally vouch for the fact that some DIY ideas don't turn out as good as expected
Looks-wise....ehh....6th gens are already pretty busy on the outside, and yours has alot going on with colors, accents, etc. Not really my style..
BTW, to others posting in this thread:
You WILL keep it civil or you WILL find yourself banned. There is no need to flame just because you don't like a mod or idea. You can express critical opinions without flaming.
12-17-2007, 09:20 PM
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12-17-2007, 10:13 PM
#51
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No reason to act like an a$$ over it, knowing Deus he put a lot of hard work and effort like he has consistently done for this forum and bottom line good or bad, keep it civil, your comment is an insult and you know it!!!
12-18-2007, 07:31 AM
#53
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An insult?!
Did you read any of my posts before that in this thread? Here we are with "consistently done for this forum" blah blah blah again. A spade is a spade is a spade. He cut out a 5 dollar piece of plastic and bolted it to the bottom of a 35,000 luxury vehicle. To be honest, if I saw that in person, I'd take it as an insult. It is certainly a civil comment.
Since the point is made, I'm done posting or beating a dead horse. He can do as he pleases, obviously. It certainly looks as it does, and he feels it looks a certain way, and so I'll go back to life, and you all can keep arguing over whether or not it looks good.
For reference:
Un-Civil Remarks
Originally Posted by zuko
Deus - Your front snow plow still looks like ***, please don't make me and other maxima owners look like idiots. You are just throwing random, unecessary parts on your car.
Apollos - Those must be the ugliest wheels I have ever seen on a maxima. Did you get those from Sears? What's up with the rear window spoiler? Are you turning your maxima into an STI?
Joshua
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12-18-2007, 08:08 AM
#54
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One posts on a message boards to get an opinion. That's exactly what I gave him.
"Mods" other than maybe bigger wheels, bigger brakes to stop those (bigger) wheels and possibly a lowering kit are probably the only things that should be done to a FWD 4-door semi-luxury sedan. Anything more and you're pushing it in my opinion. If I wanted a race car in which I felt ever little crack on the road I would never buy a maxima, or perhaps any other FWD car.
I bought the maxima for it's quiet ride and interior space, being that I'm 6'8" tall.
Trust me I know rice very well, I have one of my own in the garage that I've had since my high school days.
"Mods" other than maybe bigger wheels, bigger brakes to stop those (bigger) wheels and possibly a lowering kit are probably the only things that should be done to a FWD 4-door semi-luxury sedan. Anything more and you're pushing it in my opinion. If I wanted a race car in which I felt ever little crack on the road I would never buy a maxima, or perhaps any other FWD car.
I bought the maxima for it's quiet ride and interior space, being that I'm 6'8" tall.
Trust me I know rice very well, I have one of my own in the garage that I've had since my high school days.
I'll give you that for sure, I lowered the car and the ride quality definitely dropped
on other hand, she feels way more stable on the corners and high speeds, and I haven't even done a lot of suspension mods (endlinks, shocks etc..) 
Deus,
I like your ideas of the rear defuser and the front splitter. Your trial pieces give a glimps of what can be done to enhance the look of the Max and possibly give some performance improvement at track speeds. But...... the "finished" product is not of sufficient quality to put on for daily use. If you want to bolt these pieces on for your track days then that should be ok b/c then it is for go and not for show. But to leave them on for everyday driving then I would have to say no. Your work may pique the interest of a professional auto parts maker to make those products for the 6th. Maybe "the Presence" can do some stuff for you, he seems to be pretty handy in the garage. Like many here, I applaud your efforts to see what can be done for the 6th gen but it is ultimately up to you on how you want your car to look and make you happy.
I like your ideas of the rear defuser and the front splitter. Your trial pieces give a glimps of what can be done to enhance the look of the Max and possibly give some performance improvement at track speeds. But...... the "finished" product is not of sufficient quality to put on for daily use. If you want to bolt these pieces on for your track days then that should be ok b/c then it is for go and not for show. But to leave them on for everyday driving then I would have to say no. Your work may pique the interest of a professional auto parts maker to make those products for the 6th. Maybe "the Presence" can do some stuff for you, he seems to be pretty handy in the garage. Like many here, I applaud your efforts to see what can be done for the 6th gen but it is ultimately up to you on how you want your car to look and make you happy.
A guy has also got to weigh functionality vs/with appearance and what the goal of the car is. Clearly autocross is big for Deus and if the splitter really does help then perhaps popping it on for racing is the way to go. I'm sure some guys I see at the 1/4 track started with daily drivers and eventually transformed them to a "track only" car. Is that where Deus will go? Is that where the car belongs? It does seem to me that it tough to get real performs gains without compromising comfort, luxury and gas mileage, unless you want to buy an $80k BMW or something like that.
The big question to me is, does it really work and will he reach those speeds on an auto cross track? It does still look wavy and I'm not sure why? Is it so flexible that it bends at high speed? The clear consensus is that people prefer the car without it but if it really helps him to grab the lowest time at the track, then IMHO it's worth it keep on the car.
12-18-2007, 09:05 AM
#55
I don't think it looks bad, but I do think if you were to take, say 1/4-1/3 of the splitter off around it would flow better. idk. just something you might want to consider. seems a lil overpowering as far as cosmetics go.
12-18-2007, 09:44 AM
#56
Wink. I'll do the rest.
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Jeezzzzz guys. Cut Deus some slack, will ya! It's one thing to say you didn't like the splitter, or you think its ugly or even say it may look ricey. But to insult the guy! Come'on. That is pushing it. He put work into this. Deus, like I said before. I didn't like it myself. Not my style. But man, sure keep the ideas coming buddy!!!
12-18-2007, 10:43 AM
#58
Deus, Now thats its bolted maybe try making it shorter so that maybe its bit wider on the sides and almost even with the stillen in the middle. keep it shorter overall thou.
I give you 20 out of 10 points for trying. I don't have the ability or space to even attempt anything similar so you are then man. I understand that this is work in progress and all but if you like it finish it and leave it. If you yourself don't like it, remove it. Opinions are good and help with new ideas or improvements but they shouldn't make you change your mind on owning a product.
Think about it. If you asked any maxima related question in Civic forum everyone will tell you to sell the max. would you do it? You'd do what you feel is right!
I give you 20 out of 10 points for trying. I don't have the ability or space to even attempt anything similar so you are then man. I understand that this is work in progress and all but if you like it finish it and leave it. If you yourself don't like it, remove it. Opinions are good and help with new ideas or improvements but they shouldn't make you change your mind on owning a product.
Think about it. If you asked any maxima related question in Civic forum everyone will tell you to sell the max. would you do it? You'd do what you feel is right!
12-18-2007, 10:46 AM
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Deus, Now thats its bolted maybe try making it shorter so that maybe its bit wider on the sides and almost even with the stillen in the middle. keep it shorter overall thou.
I give you 20 out of 10 points for trying. I don't have the ability or space to even attempt anything similar so you are then man. !
I give you 20 out of 10 points for trying. I don't have the ability or space to even attempt anything similar so you are then man. !
12-18-2007, 02:37 PM
#62
12-18-2007, 05:44 PM
#63
A splitter is a splitter. It's not a bumper, its not a spoiler, its a splitter. It has to look that way to be functional.
Great job Deus. That's the picture I had in mind. With adjusters and a bit of shine, it will be even better.
Great job Deus. That's the picture I had in mind. With adjusters and a bit of shine, it will be even better.
12-18-2007, 06:31 PM
#67
This one is pretty schweet too Deuce. Just giving you ideas here. More of a lip and splitter combo but damn sharp looking. I know some don't like the turnbuckles but I think they give an aggressive look.
12-18-2007, 09:34 PM
#70
Every body have different taste, some like 20 some 22 and others 19 an 18, i think if someone install something on there car it must be because they like it ,i happend to like the look of deusemax with spiltter.
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12-19-2007, 11:07 AM
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I called stillen and they are gonna sell me a couple of splitters. Ill pick them up today. Now just gotta figure out where to mount them. Ill be back in a few hours, and Ill check this thread, so if anyone has ideas, please post.
12-20-2007, 07:24 AM
#73
You two should hook up
Deus - Your front snow plow still looks like ***, please don't make me and other maxima owners look like idiots. You are just throwing random, unecessary parts on your car.
Apollos - Those must be the ugliest wheels I have ever seen on a maxima. Did you get those from Sears? What's up with the rear window spoiler? Are you turning your maxima into an STI?
Zuko why did you even join this forum?? The way you come across is wrong and a good way to make enemies here which means when it comes time to get assistance you're SOL. And before you start bashing others ideas you should do some mods of your own first. And it's a lot of maximas on this board that look alot better that your "ricer" car in all gens. Some of the new people on this forum now talk alot of smack. Also the two people you mentioned above have ALOT more credibility on this forum than you. You sound like you dont like the scene anyway so just ride out.
Deus - Your front snow plow still looks like ***, please don't make me and other maxima owners look like idiots. You are just throwing random, unecessary parts on your car.
Apollos - Those must be the ugliest wheels I have ever seen on a maxima. Did you get those from Sears? What's up with the rear window spoiler? Are you turning your maxima into an STI?
Zuko why did you even join this forum?? The way you come across is wrong and a good way to make enemies here which means when it comes time to get assistance you're SOL. And before you start bashing others ideas you should do some mods of your own first. And it's a lot of maximas on this board that look alot better that your "ricer" car in all gens. Some of the new people on this forum now talk alot of smack. Also the two people you mentioned above have ALOT more credibility on this forum than you. You sound like you dont like the scene anyway so just ride out.
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12-20-2007, 01:53 PM
#77
the anti rice
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12-20-2007, 02:04 PM
#78
Welcome to the org
