i asked this question a while back but forgot the answer and search appears to be gone. what parts are needed to convert a 98 maxima to a cefiro/i30 front end? obvious parts are:

hood
fenders
fender liners
grill
lights
bumper

i'm mainly wondering about the radiator support and the latch assembly. are these parts the same between both models? also, anything i'm forgetting all together?

*edit* got the search to work after all, but if anybody has any new info please let me know.

 

Why do you wanna do that?
I think there is another member in Brooklyn that had done this besides me

96-99 i30 hood
96-99 fenders
96-99 cefiro/i30 grille
96-99 i30 head lights/ cefiro headlights
96-99 i30/ cefiro bumper

You will also need the hood letch (lock mechanism for the hood) that's on the radiator support. They are different from maxima. Lastly, you will need the lower corner lights and fog lights.

As for me, I had also changed the bumper reinforcement in the front bumper, but I think you can leave it??!!

When are you planning to do this? I may be able to get a Cefiro Bumper within the next few months.

Email me if you have more question

SY
sycefiro@yahoo.com

 

hey thanks for the info, i'm collecting my parts and working the rest of the body as we speak. the bumper support is the same on both models, but it's good to know about the latch. i might be interested in the cefiro bumper (i liked its look as far as i can remember, any pics?). i'll keep in touch. thanks.

 

sorta related...but can i put on the Paradox CF trunk on my I30??i mean...would that be possible or would it have to go through a large amount of modification?just wonderin cause i might be looking into it for something to save money for...

 

If that CF trunk is for Maxima.. then NO.. it won't fit.. and hard to make it fit..
but of course.. if you wanna drop a BIG LUMP SUM of $$$$$ into making it fit.. yeah.. it may fit.. but won't fit perfectly..

Good luck.

SY
sycefiro@yahoo.com