4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

keep red/clear or go with stock?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:40 AM
  #1  
Cumalot's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,113
From: Louisiana
keep red/clear or go with stock?

I want a different look for my car. I have a '96 with a full 97-99 front and rear(minus bumper)conversion with a full Stillen bodykit. The trunk lid has the key hole shaved off. I just put back the MAXIMA emblem back on the trunk, looks pretty good. Also, I put the stock orange front bumper lens back on too. It gives my car a more unique look IMO with the Stillen kit. Anyway, I was thinking of putting the stock 97-99 tails back on to compliment the front orange. I'm also going to put a factory spoiler on too. I just think the front orange with red/clear look out of place, that's why I'm thinking of putting the stock tails back on. I know some of you think this combo will look ugly(I would think so too a few years back). However, I just wanted a different look to my car. Thoughts?


Btw, I'm running with H&R springs with the stock sawblades.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:45 AM
  #2  
Maxima99SE's Avatar
will fly for food
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,801
red/clear!
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:45 AM
  #3  
RideTheMax's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 498
put the clears back on, leave red/clears or....

smoke the clears and red/clears...don't you have a black car? that would look sweet.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:51 AM
  #4  
97blackSE's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,067
From: Connecticut
i say go dtm with the red clears...
Sets off a black max NICELY, then do the same to the front clears so it'll match homie!

Old Apr 8, 2004 | 10:59 AM
  #5  
97blackSE's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,067
From: Connecticut
....btw bro, Ill have pics of that bose stuff for you later on tonite, sorry for the wait.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 11:00 AM
  #6  
maxspeed96CT's Avatar
The original VQ...
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 4,804
From: CT
trade trunks and tails with my 96 and you can have my reded out 96 tails!!!

just kidding...hehehe

do the black tail light thing like about or i have also seen reded out 97 tails witch looked pritty good.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 11:04 AM
  #7  
Ludacris's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,668
From: S O C A L
Originally Posted by Cumalot
I want a different look for my car. I have a '96 with a full 97-99 front and rear(minus bumper)conversion with a full Stillen bodykit. The trunk lid has the key hole shaved off. I just put back the MAXIMA emblem back on the trunk, looks pretty good. Also, I put the stock orange front bumper lens back on too. It gives my car a more unique look IMO with the Stillen kit. Anyway, I was thinking of putting the stock 97-99 tails back on to compliment the front orange. I'm also going to put a factory spoiler on too. I just think the front orange with red/clear look out of place, that's why I'm thinking of putting the stock tails back on. I know some of you think this combo will look ugly(I would think so too a few years back). However, I just wanted a different look to my car. Thoughts?


Btw, I'm running with H&R springs with the stock sawblades.
I remember your car from a looooooooong time ago back in like 2001. Do you have any pics? I say go for putting the stock tails back on. It would compliment the amber fronts
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 11:29 AM
  #8  
Cumalot's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,113
From: Louisiana
Ludacris: no pics of the car.


Anyway, thanks for the suggestion guys. I think I might still go with the stock tails. I think this "stock" or "sleeper" looking setup would look good. Now if I only have some power to back it up...lol.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 01:41 PM
  #9  
Brudaddy's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,226
I like the stock tails, I still use them myself. I am different than most on here.
However, I don't think they match with the front "orange" lenses. The rear's are kind of more yellow, and the front are more orange. At least on my 99, they are.
That is why I chose to get clear on the front, and leave the stockies on the back.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 01:46 PM
  #10  
MrEous's Avatar
^ Jeff™
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,776
From: Garland (DFW), TX
Am I the only one that thinks a Stillen kit is a definite 'non-sleeper' sign?

I'd go DTM with the Black Clear lights in the front...making sure to AE the headlights as well in black. Now THAT would be the ****.
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 01:58 PM
  #11  
RideTheMax's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 498
I agree MrE. I'd sell the stillen kit if you want to go sleeper. Use that money to get some power mods
Old Apr 8, 2004 | 03:45 PM
  #12  
Cumalot's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,113
From: Louisiana
Thanks for the input guys.
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 12:52 PM
  #13  
Brudaddy's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,226
yup....stillen kit=Non-sleeper!
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 01:00 PM
  #14  
Kevlo911's Avatar
Kevlo for President
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 35,755
From: Lake Orion, MI
Cumalot, I saw your car at the Montgomery meet. Keep your Red/Clear tails. Your car is the reason I want to keep the sawblades. Your car looks GREAT!!
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 01:02 PM
  #15  
1FSTMAX's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (29)
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,994
Go stock....

Clears....
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 01:04 PM
  #16  
icefishing's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 52
Red/clears!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don"t Chang Them Nooooooooooooooo!!!
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 01:07 PM
  #17  
icefishing's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 52
1FSTMAX

In your case the stock ones look bad *** because it goes with your headlights which are sweet as hell!!!!
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 03:57 PM
  #18  
Taken2DaMax's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,333
From: san antonio, Tejas
If different or change is what you want why don't you smoke the lenses?
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 04:02 PM
  #19  
Cumalot's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,113
From: Louisiana
I never like the look of smoked lens, whether it's for the tails or front bumper ones. Another reason I want to do this is because it would be easier to go back to completely stock if I choose to. All I have to do is just sell the bodykit.
Old Apr 9, 2004 | 04:13 PM
  #20  
happyricefob's Avatar
V^___^V
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 6,400
From: Fremont, CA
never hurt to try new things. if you don't like stock, then put the clears back.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
aw11power
Supercharged/Turbocharged
161
Oct 10, 2021 04:57 AM
BPuff57
Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
33
Apr 16, 2020 05:15 AM
trsandrew
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
17
Apr 8, 2016 06:45 PM
trsandrew
Group Deals / Sponsors Forum
2
Oct 25, 2015 02:47 PM
jaydot901
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
9
Sep 29, 2015 01:18 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:43 PM.