I guess it's about time I post pics of my "new" 4th gen..
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I guess it's about time I post pics of my "new" 4th gen..
As I'm sure most of you have noticed, I don't have my CG2 '96 GLE anymore. It had several motor problems (bad water pump, thermostat, possibly a bad headgasket and was misfiring from time to time), had a bad outer tire rod up front, and major rust on the passenger rear quarter panel so I sold it for $500 almost bone stock (left the Warpspeed y-pipe and Stillen muffler on there) and at 232K miles.
At the very end of March, I decided to get a new DD after putting a decent amount of miles on my 5.5 so I picked up this fully loaded DP0 '96 SE for $2500 (came out to $2K with the $500 from my other car). It was bone stock, had a bad leak in the flex section and the clear coat was practically gone on the spoiler but I didn't mind.
I took a lot of parts off my old '96, added a few and this is where it sits right now. I even took the plunge and nominated it for MOTM Anyway, here's basically the post from the nomination which has my mod list for now and some nice pics that I took from the other day.
At the very end of March, I decided to get a new DD after putting a decent amount of miles on my 5.5 so I picked up this fully loaded DP0 '96 SE for $2500 (came out to $2K with the $500 from my other car). It was bone stock, had a bad leak in the flex section and the clear coat was practically gone on the spoiler but I didn't mind.
I took a lot of parts off my old '96, added a few and this is where it sits right now. I even took the plunge and nominated it for MOTM Anyway, here's basically the post from the nomination which has my mod list for now and some nice pics that I took from the other day.
Info:
1996 Nissan Maxima SE.
Deep Evergreen.
Automatic.
90K miles.
1996 Nissan Maxima SE.
Deep Evergreen.
Automatic.
90K miles.
Exterior Mods:
'97-'99 headlights/corners.
Custom fiberglass eyelids.
Clear bumper lights.
David L tails.
Stillen front/rear lips.
Unknown sideskirts.
Sarona roof spoiler.
8000K bi-xenon HID headlights.
3000K HID fogs.
6000K HID reverse lights.
LED'd corners, bumpers and license plate lights.
Maxima.org license plate frame
'97-'99 headlights/corners.
Custom fiberglass eyelids.
Clear bumper lights.
David L tails.
Stillen front/rear lips.
Unknown sideskirts.
Sarona roof spoiler.
8000K bi-xenon HID headlights.
3000K HID fogs.
6000K HID reverse lights.
LED'd corners, bumpers and license plate lights.
Maxima.org license plate frame
Interior mods:
'97-'99 Bose radio.
Blue LED gauges, window switches, dimmer switch, dome/map, trunk, courtesy door lights and foot wells.
White LED vanity mirror lights.
'97-'99 Bose radio.
Blue LED gauges, window switches, dimmer switch, dome/map, trunk, courtesy door lights and foot wells.
White LED vanity mirror lights.
Performance mods:
Header wrapped Bomz SRI with K&N filter and custom heat shield.
eBay catback.
Shinjiduo red grounding kit.
Header wrapped Bomz SRI with K&N filter and custom heat shield.
eBay catback.
Shinjiduo red grounding kit.
Suspension mods:
KYB AGX struts/Eibach springs.
eBay FSTB.
eBay RSTB.
Moog front swaybar endlink bushings.
Ben's rear motivational strut mount spacers.
KYB dustboots/bump stops.
KYB AGX struts/Eibach springs.
eBay FSTB.
eBay RSTB.
Moog front swaybar endlink bushings.
Ben's rear motivational strut mount spacers.
KYB dustboots/bump stops.
Rims/Tires:
18X7.5" ET42 Akita AK-1's.
225/40/R18 Federal SS595's.
18X7.5" ET42 Akita AK-1's.
225/40/R18 Federal SS595's.
Pics:
Future mods:
35% tint all around.
Sarona badgeless grille.
Color matched lip kit, eyelids and roof spoiler.
Upgraded subframe collars.
RSB.
00VI or MEVI.
35% tint all around.
Sarona badgeless grille.
Color matched lip kit, eyelids and roof spoiler.
Upgraded subframe collars.
RSB.
00VI or MEVI.
Let me know what you guys think, all comments welcome. Sorry for the long *** post
Last edited by ChrisMan287; 09-14-2010 at 10:32 PM.
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Riveted wheels I got for $350 with good tires so I can't complain. They might be replaced come spring with brand new Moda MD6's, I'm just waiting on a PS job. The banner sticker has to stay there since I'm a co-leader. I'm getting a "better looking" one soon than won't be as big and will have a cleaner looking font. I likes my JDM plate, it's unique Has my year and everything.
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It does when you're on a budget lol.
Haha thanks. I figured I'd post the whole story since I knew at least one person would ask about it. '95-'96ers FTW.
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
Thank you.
I appreciate it.
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There's no way to put LEDs in the front blinkers (I searched and found nothing), I tried and they wouldn't light up. For now all I have in there are those chrome bulbs that flash orange.
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#30
That thing looks fantastic. I vote for debadging of the trunk and removal of that windshield vinyl to give it a cleaner look, but that's just my opinion. You really went in a great direction with modding it. Keep it up.
#32
Thanks man. I'm not gonna completely debadge the trunk, but I will remove the Nissan emblem. A fully debadged '95-'96 trunk just doesn't look right to me. If I had a '97-'99 it would be a different story.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#33
In the rear I do, but it can easily be solved with resistors. I'm just lazy and haven't gotten around to it.
There's no way to put LEDs in the front blinkers (I searched and found nothing), I tried and they wouldn't light up. For now all I have in there are those chrome bulbs that flash orange.
There's no way to put LEDs in the front blinkers (I searched and found nothing), I tried and they wouldn't light up. For now all I have in there are those chrome bulbs that flash orange.
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#35
why do the maximas look so good there in the states...our ones here in oz are a different shape except for the 3rd gen.....but 4th gen on...they are different shape and look like a different car all together.....nice 4th gen btw
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I wanted to wait until I got some good pics sorry! lol But thanks, DP0 FTMFW?