Happy 7th birthday to my 6th gen! (and some history)

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11-18-2010, 10:29 PM

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Happy 7th birthday to my 6th gen! (and some history)

Well guys, it's now officially been 7 years since I got my car brand spanking new! This is the longest I have ever kept a car and I am still loving it. Guaranteed that if it wasn't for these forums i would have moved on to another car long ago!!! 106k miles and running strong!

Just want to say thanks to all the members who without you all I would not be where I am today.

Accolades:

Top rated Max on Car Domain a couple of times, currently 15th of all A34's

Multiple Maxima of the Months on different sites
Maxima.org
Nico
6thgenmaxim.org
my6thgen.org

Calendars:
Redlinemax 06
Nico 08
my6thgen 11 (right Eddy?)

Covers:
Nissan Sportmag (50th Nissan anniversary issue)

Product development assistance:
RLM bumper (design, development, testing)
RLM grill (design, development, testing)
Ionic CF engine cover (test fitting)
Ionic roof spoiler (test fitting)
Berk intake (test fitting)
Berk exhaust ((test fitting, never released)
Ezkoncepts LED tails (design)
Ezkoncepts bodykit (input)
Bat roof overlays (test fitting, skyview)
Bat hood overlays (test fitting)
Rani's pink lip (strong arming)

Wow I've done a lot!!!

Thanks again all...
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11-18-2010, 10:30 PM

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Some of pics and milestones throughout the years...

Brand new!

RLM bumper initial test fit July 2005 (with 2nd set of wheels)

One of my first sigs...

Yup, been there:

My design for our current LED tailights, came out pretty close!

11-18-2010, 10:30 PM

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First Stillen meet 06:

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2010 (in with the big boys!)

11-18-2010, 10:30 PM

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Transformation over the years:

11-18-2010, 10:53 PM

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AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-19-2010, 05:38 AM

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I'd be curious to see how much you've spent over the years!

Great history of the car BTW, almost like I've known you all my life...

11-19-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax07SL

I'd be curious to see how much you've spent over the years!

Great history of the car BTW, almost like I've known you all my life...

Probably less over 7 years then someone jumping in and out of 2-3 cars making endless payments!

PS, I hit the 7 year mark also in August!

11-19-2010, 06:18 PM

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Congrats. Very nice thread..

11-19-2010, 07:33 PM

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Thanks guys, and Chern we've been in this since the beginning (almost) together!!!! Crazy!

11-19-2010, 07:42 PM

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happy birthday !! (first time wishing a car!! )

mine (aug 13, 2003 <> apr 29, 2009) only made it to abt 5.9 yrs

--- but i'm sure someone else is enjoying it!

congrats jsmithsole, chern and prob deus too (maybe oldest still on site - apr may 03?)

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11-20-2010, 10:07 AM

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Jsmith and Chern are two of the best and longest 6th gen Max owners and their cars show it. I live vicariously through their mods as well as some others on here. I'm at 5.5 years with my Max and I see at least 2.5 more before I hand it down to my son and then the modding can begin. Keep up the good work.

11-20-2010, 05:58 PM

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those are some old pics you posted up there. Looks good non the less. 7 years is a long time. Hit my 7 year point on 15 Nov as well. I love this car and plan on keeping it another 7 years. What's next for your car?

11-21-2010, 07:06 AM

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Ive only had my 6th gen for ~4 months but I look to cars like yours for inspiration. Hopefully in a few years mine can be on your level..

11-21-2010, 09:26 AM

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Just got my 2000 Maxima, not a great modder....but looking at your cars make me feel adding some custom stuff to my 2000.

11-21-2010, 06:16 PM

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Its always nice seeing them grow over time.

11-23-2010, 12:13 PM

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Next, hmmm. I need to redo my roof strips, get my hood replaced (warranty) and am thinking of going back to lower fogs in the front. Kinda over the LED DRL look...

11-23-2010, 09:06 PM

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Happy Birthday to your 6th Gen...she is looking so good now...worth all the investment and time! You have a unique car that can't be compared with anything else on the road... for that you should be proud!

My car just reached it's 6th birthday earlier this month...2005 SE with Sunroof and Zenons.
Still turns heads after all these years!

11-24-2010, 05:41 AM

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My wife has already hinted at burying me in my Max so I thing I'll be keeping her!

11-24-2010, 05:47 AM

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the current black wheels are surprising...i dont think on any other setup but yours id like those, great job man

11-25-2010, 08:35 AM

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Great thread J. I am a year behind you as mine turned 6 this month. That song "Through the Years" went through my mind as I read this. LOL Here's to 7 more years with the Max!!

11-29-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by phatboislim

the current black wheels are surprising...i dont think on any other setup but yours id like those, great job man

Yeah I wasn't so sure about the wheels until they were on, I always liked the mesh look with a lip but these worked out nicely!

And thanks!

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

Great thread J. I am a year behind you as mine turned 6 this month. That song "Through the Years" went through my mind as I read this. LOL Here's to 7 more years with the Max!!

Thanks Mark, we've been through this whole deal together! You're still the innovator!!

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