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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Updated: Beauty and THE BEAST!!!

New pics added 12/26/11, posts #34 and #35.

Both cars have been dropped around 1.5" and are sitting on 18s with 225/40/18 tires. Enjoy! And feedback is welcome as always

Face off!!!


THE BEAST!!!




Beauty



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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Just to give an idea of how the wheels sit







Together...


THE BEAST EYES...
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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The suspension was just installed so it hasn't settled in yet so they still sit a little higher then they are supposed to.

Specs on wheels:
06 Jetta sitting on 18x8 Rials with a 45 offset.
00 Maxima on 18x8 350z Touring Wheels with a 30 offset and 15mm spacers in the rear only.

Both on 225/40/18 tires.

We are pleased with the new looks. Feedback???

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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Looking clean, what has broke on the vw already? j/k knock on wood.(I had a lemon VW jetta thats why).
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Looking clean, what has broke on the vw already? j/k knock on wood.(I had a lemon VW jetta thats why).
Nothing, other then of course having to replace the crappy ignition coils that always seem to get recalled right after the cars drive off the lot

Actually I'm very pleased with the VW, they have come along way!
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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all look dumb clean...good job man
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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all look dumb clean...good job man
Thanks bro!
Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Very clean. The Dub definitely has to go lower.
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Very clean. The Dub definitely has to go lower.
The springs haven't settled yet, those pics were taken not even 12 hrs after I installed them , other vws with the same setup are lower so it'll get there soon.
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Very cleanly done. nice job!
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tofuproductions
Very cleanly done. nice job!
Thanks!
Old Jun 17, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Any suggestions anyone?
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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That Max is terrifically clean
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Thanks, I'm actually trying to go lower with it. I'm going to try some tein s-techs for now its not worth it to me to buy coilovers now and end up having to take them off in a couple months for winter since chicago winters ruin even the best coilovers!
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Max looks good. Needs tint and front lip
Old Jun 20, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Thanks! Working on both and more
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Looking good on both rides....
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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Thanks!


The VW is looking lower now and I'll be installing s-techs on the Max, so be on the lookout for much lower pics
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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New to Maxima

I just bought my first maxima. A 2003 GLE with 92K. I am looking forward to many enjoyable years with this car.
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 04:45 AM
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cool story bro
Old Oct 13, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Are you using Lexus or Acura capsuls on the fogs or did you get yellow film?
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RobertColianni
Are you using Lexus or Acura capsuls on the fogs or did you get yellow film?
No its little yellow martian men who reside in my fog housings.
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000_MAXIMA_KING
No its little yellow martian men who reside in my fog housings.
He's asking a legitimate question.
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by VisciousMo
He's asking a legitimate question.
He drives an AT Max., has a VW in his driveway, and thinks he's the king of Chi-town. I guess I expected idiocy.
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RobertColianni
He drives an AT Max., has a VW in his driveway, and thinks he's the king of Chi-town. I guess I expected idiocy.
Its only been covered a trillion times NEWB! I liked how you tried to come at me
Old Oct 25, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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A pic I took today for ****s and giggles just as it was starting to rain

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Repainted my front lip as well mmmmm fresh paint sooo yummy







Old Oct 26, 2011 | 04:47 AM
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You make the gold look good.
Old Oct 26, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Shift_Max
You make the gold look good.
Thank you! But its not gold

On a serious note its sunlit sand more of a light beige color, really hard to capture in pictures with a crappy camera I personally hate gold cars and like this color a lot not to say this color doesn't exist on other cars but its definitely not the ugly gold use by honda, ford, dodge, etc.

Sorry I go on this rant when my car gets called gold so do all the owners of sunlit sand maximas
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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max is looking very nice man. keep it up!
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Thanks bro!
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looks good coming alony nicely.
Old Nov 5, 2011 | 05:54 PM
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Thanks!
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Well winter in Chicago hasn't hit hard yet and today was a nice day so I finally took some pics of my rides to share with you guys.

Enjoy!





Two lowered cars are better then one...


The lip on these rims is sexy
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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245/45's in the rear and 245/40's in the front






245s are soo wide, I love how they look...


In the garage ready to get worked on...



Guys help me choose one for my sig!
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Great choice on rims, love the wide look! I'm voting for the 4th pic as you sig
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxima_360
Great choice on rims, love the wide look! I'm voting for the 4th pic as you sig
Thanks bro!
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Originally Posted by 2000_MAXIMA_KING
Its only been covered a trillion times NEWB! I liked how you tried to come at me

The info for the setup you used for your fog lights has been covered a TRILLION times?

You must have a very popular car.
Old Dec 26, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by VisciousMo
The info for the setup you used for your fog lights has been covered a TRILLION times?

You must have a very popular car.
3000k hids.

Btw quit trying to stir the pot in my thread, if you feel the need to troll do it somewhere else.

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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Cool max .. Screaming for a drop .. But clean



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