Aftermarket Products & Accessories
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From: Maryland
I have removed all Stillen products from this list due to the fact that I do not recommend doing business with them. There customer service is horrible and they do nothing but lie to you about their products. The Stillen exhaust for the Maxima has been updated with the correct information on their website after I have opened a dispute with them on BBB.com (Link for your review to be posted soon). I do not recommend doing any business with you but that choice is up to you guys.
The intake sounds GREAT!
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 4,020
From: Maryland
Dude, why are you ragging on Stillen b/c you had a bad experience with them? I just bought my intake from Stillen and I had ZERO issues. My only complaint is that the installation instructions were a little "iffy," but I still managed to get the install done in a reasonable amount of time. (1.5 hours)
The intake sounds GREAT!
The intake sounds GREAT!
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 53
From: SF Bay Area, CA
In short, sand chrome (optional for better adhesion), clean up grill, spray 12" away in a sweeping left to right or right to left motion accross each bar. Wait 30 min between coats. Repeat 5x. Blow dryer also helps.
Since Im OCD, I removed Nissan emblem. I didnt plasti dip chrome frame and separated that from center "honeycomb" grill.
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 128
From: NY
How do I pop the grill out? Do I have to remove that plastic covering once I open the hood to access the grill? I dont want to take the chance of breaking the grill when Im removing it or it being loose when I put it back in.
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From: Queens, NY
Yea the plastic covering need to come off first
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From: SF Bay Area, CA
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...rille-how.html
And here's the thread you'll want to follow.
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...p-threads.html
Good luck
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 128
From: NY
Most of this stuff is available with the search feature. Here's some info on removing the grill.
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...rille-how.html
And here's the thread you'll want to follow.
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...p-threads.html
Good luck
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...rille-how.html
And here's the thread you'll want to follow.
http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generat...p-threads.html
Good luck
Thanks.
Now I have a project to do next Saturday if Im not working.
Sweet
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From: Queens, NY
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From: West Chester, PA
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From: West Chester, PA
Wondering if anyone on here has gotten the Headlight covers for their Maxima from here. My question is does it just go over the low and high beam part of the headlights or does it also go over the turn signals?
http://www.headlightarmor.com/09-10-...ting-kits.aspx
http://www.headlightarmor.com/09-10-...ting-kits.aspx
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Wondering if anyone on here has gotten the Headlight covers for their Maxima from here. My question is does it just go over the low and high beam part of the headlights or does it also go over the turn signals?
http://www.headlightarmor.com/09-10-...ting-kits.aspx
http://www.headlightarmor.com/09-10-...ting-kits.aspx
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From: In a maxima
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From: STL MO
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Does anyone have any experience with the lips they are selling on ebay for much cheaper. Say like this one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-MAXIM...ht_3470wt_1378
Are there any drawbacks to getting this lip. Looks the same to me.
Are there any drawbacks to getting this lip. Looks the same to me.
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Joined: May 2012
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Nothing came up in searches that was posted recently on this. Are there any aftermarket adapters that allow for true iPhone integration (play music on iPhone through car stereo while controlling it from the stereo and steering wheel controls while displaying song name and artist on the head unit) with the 2012 S trim level's stereo?
Last edited by SonOfMI; May 17, 2012 at 07:32 AM.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Unlocated. . .
Just an FYI:
Ordered a nose mask off ebay from a Nissan dealership but they told me that it would take about 2 hours for installation bc they have to heat the nose mask so that it would stretch out good enough to fit snugged on the car and prevent tearing (Cool, had no problem with that) but they quoted me $165 to have it put on. The nose mask itself cost me $120 (its $149 on Nissan's site).
Im thinking the nose mask will help protect my hood and bumper from road rash and insect splatter.
If i have time I'll try to put it on myself. The instructions are available on techinfo or i'll take it to a someone I know who is a certified Nissan mechanic.
Ordered a nose mask off ebay from a Nissan dealership but they told me that it would take about 2 hours for installation bc they have to heat the nose mask so that it would stretch out good enough to fit snugged on the car and prevent tearing (Cool, had no problem with that) but they quoted me $165 to have it put on. The nose mask itself cost me $120 (its $149 on Nissan's site).
Im thinking the nose mask will help protect my hood and bumper from road rash and insect splatter.
If i have time I'll try to put it on myself. The instructions are available on techinfo or i'll take it to a someone I know who is a certified Nissan mechanic.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Newburgh NY
All:
I appreciate you all taking the time to review this question below, as I am a NooB and haven't acquired enough posts to start my own thread. Further, I did search and found a few posts speaking about my question, but the final verdict was unclear to me.
I recently bought a 2010 Maxima SV Loaded Premium and LOVE the car. It drives like a dream, and has all the amenities to boot. The one part of this car I want to change is performance. I typically like to start with rims (cosmetics), then change out the exhaust system, and perhaps throw on a nice CAI system. I am stuck on the exhaust now. As many have stated, the obvious, the 3.5 V6 engine is the same as the 350Z car. Now, i'm no fool, as I do realize there are tuning differences, and different parts used on the Z car engine, as it is designed to be a performance sports car, and the Maxima is more of a luxury car with a punch, etc.. The simple fact remains: The engine is the same. I have been searching high and low on a way to get my Maxima to sound like the 350Z and/or G35 cars. The tone from the factory on those cars is music to my ears!! I don't want to go with a system like Greddy or Stillen, as I know the typical sound from those systems (I had the Greddy SP2 on my previous RX8), etc..
Question* Has no one been able to duplicate the sound of the 350Z on their Maxima (with the same 3.5 engine) by some sort of exhaust swap, muffler swap/combination, resonator change/swap, chip tuning in combination with the former, etc..?? I would be hard pressed to believe that the car doesn't have the capability of sounding exactly like its little brother (350Z) since the same engine is at play.
Any suggestions/advice/sound clips would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Matt
I appreciate you all taking the time to review this question below, as I am a NooB and haven't acquired enough posts to start my own thread. Further, I did search and found a few posts speaking about my question, but the final verdict was unclear to me.
I recently bought a 2010 Maxima SV Loaded Premium and LOVE the car. It drives like a dream, and has all the amenities to boot. The one part of this car I want to change is performance. I typically like to start with rims (cosmetics), then change out the exhaust system, and perhaps throw on a nice CAI system. I am stuck on the exhaust now. As many have stated, the obvious, the 3.5 V6 engine is the same as the 350Z car. Now, i'm no fool, as I do realize there are tuning differences, and different parts used on the Z car engine, as it is designed to be a performance sports car, and the Maxima is more of a luxury car with a punch, etc.. The simple fact remains: The engine is the same. I have been searching high and low on a way to get my Maxima to sound like the 350Z and/or G35 cars. The tone from the factory on those cars is music to my ears!! I don't want to go with a system like Greddy or Stillen, as I know the typical sound from those systems (I had the Greddy SP2 on my previous RX8), etc..
Question* Has no one been able to duplicate the sound of the 350Z on their Maxima (with the same 3.5 engine) by some sort of exhaust swap, muffler swap/combination, resonator change/swap, chip tuning in combination with the former, etc..?? I would be hard pressed to believe that the car doesn't have the capability of sounding exactly like its little brother (350Z) since the same engine is at play.
Any suggestions/advice/sound clips would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Matt
Just wanted to post this pic....
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Custom made headlights for sale. 6000k. Halo and double LED strips. Ready to go.
$800 or best offer.
Check the ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110998103686...84.m1555.l2649
$800 or best offer.
Check the ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110998103686...84.m1555.l2649
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Joined: May 2011
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From: San Marcos CA.
Thats funny... i just saw this post... right after mine.. i cant wait to post new pics in Feb.. Y pipe and CXJ spacers are on the way too... front lip will be my final big mod on my ride.. This website gave me the base for fixing up my Max....
Custom made headlights for sale. 6000k. Halo and double LED strips. Ready to go.
$800 or best offer.
Check the ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110998103686...84.m1555.l2649
$800 or best offer.
Check the ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/110998103686...84.m1555.l2649
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I've been looking to make my 09 maxima stand out from the crowd a little bit, and I feel the lights are the first place to start....ive been looking at some led projector headlamps but wish I had the Gs to spend on some custom ones like these.....I'm new to this site and really interested in getting ideas from everyone here.
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From: Queens, NY
I've been looking to make my 09 maxima stand out from the crowd a little bit, and I feel the lights are the first place to start....ive been looking at some led projector headlamps but wish I had the Gs to spend on some custom ones like these.....I'm new to this site and really interested in getting ideas from everyone here.
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Is it possible to get the maxs headlight to give off that 2013 Audi LED look without being too cheesy. Everytime I see an new A7 is like I'm a dear caught in those LEDs. Those custom headlights above looks good but not quite there. IMHO.
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