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Old May 24, 2002 | 05:02 AM
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I am in Japan now!!! Getting ready to buy parts.

Ok, here is the problem. Since Japan dont make maximas anymore, what can I tell them about the parts I want in relation to the cars in japan. which car uses the exact engine as the maxima here and what do you think I could get here which I cant get in the U.S.?
Old May 24, 2002 | 05:45 AM
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Konnichiwa! What part of Japan are you in right now?
The Cefiro is the Maxima equivalent in Japan, but, as we know, Nissan uses a lof the same parts for their cars. 4th gen. Maximas use the VQ30DE engine.
Old May 24, 2002 | 06:46 AM
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For 4th gen, tell them A32 with VQ30DE engine. A32 is the body code. Your best bet is look for some cool universal stuff you think that will fit the maxima. In Japan, they usually don't mod FWD sedans. They are more into RWD and mini-vans.
Old May 24, 2002 | 06:56 AM
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Can you get me >>

A gauge pod in kilometer increments? I like to look down as see the speedo needle at 120 instead of 75.
Old May 24, 2002 | 07:08 AM
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How about the Variable Intake Manifold for 4th gen Maximas (A32). The parts list is here from XHypex's site;

http://www.vanillaice.com/webmasters/hype/mrc/mevi.htm

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Old May 24, 2002 | 07:12 AM
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Can you bring back a Japanese midget?
Old May 24, 2002 | 07:16 AM
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Can you bring back a Japanese midget?

Old May 24, 2002 | 07:20 AM
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Re: I am in Japan now!!! Getting ready to buy parts.

Originally posted by Zero Gravity
Ok, here is the problem. Since Japan dont make maximas anymore, what can I tell them about the parts I want in relation to the cars in japan. which car uses the exact engine as the maxima here and what do you think I could get here which I cant get in the U.S.?

Bring back some cyfero emblems
Old May 24, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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Im in tokyo

Originally posted by Lime
Konnichiwa! What part of Japan are you in right now?
The Cefiro is the Maxima equivalent in Japan, but, as we know, Nissan uses a lof the same parts for their cars. 4th gen. Maximas use the VQ30DE engine.
man there are skylines everywhere, its unbelievable and a lof of souped up odysseys and previas. japanese cars are sikc. so what parts should i get here besides shift ***** and brake handles and emblems. im going to go check out the cefiro emblems soon so if i get a hold of them i will tell you guyz how much they are and ill bring them back to US
Old May 24, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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ya japan is da bomb

i was there in december-january and DROOOLED at the supra's/skylines/rx7's/evo's and the abundance of high end euro cars

btw. bring back some of those super well dressed jap chicks in the fashion district
Old May 24, 2002 | 09:13 PM
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Bring back a ton of CHOCHKY/CHEESEY...NISMO items.

Sell them on Ebay.

Make ton of money on suckers like us.

and go buy an R34 on your next trip back to Japan.

PS. Where's Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi)
Old May 24, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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get sum JDM mufflers and wings
Old May 24, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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if u want

grab me a couple of skylines.

must be fun over there. enjoy.
Old May 24, 2002 | 11:28 PM
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How expensine is Apexi stuff overthere?
Old May 25, 2002 | 04:59 AM
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Re: Can you get me >>

Originally posted by Albertt
A gauge pod in kilometer increments? I like to look down as see the speedo needle at 120 instead of 75.
I'm in Toronto, Canada. I got used to seeing 120 really quickly & it's no thrill. How about we trade gauges so I can say "Officer, really, I was only driving 100!".....mph
Old May 25, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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Re: Re: Can you get me >>

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I'm in Toronto, Canada. I got used to seeing 120 really quickly & it's no thrill. How about we trade gauges so I can say "Officer, really, I was only driving 100!".....mph
Old May 25, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Can you get me >>

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i decided what i wanted. first off im getting a lot of nismo items, just decoration stuff, second off stickers, then hand brakes and shift knbos and pedals, and gauges, and cefiro emblems, and a flat screen tv. every car in japan has a flat screen tv mounted on their dash board. it is soooo sick. and what else.....help me guyz...what else.....
Old May 25, 2002 | 03:27 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Can you get me >>

Originally posted by Zero Gravity


i decided what i wanted. first off im getting a lot of nismo items, just decoration stuff, second off stickers, then hand brakes and shift knbos and pedals, and gauges, and cefiro emblems, and a flat screen tv. every car in japan has a flat screen tv mounted on their dash board. it is soooo sick. and what else.....help me guyz...what else.....
If you can get an OEM NISMO license Plate cover/frame, I'll take it... I can't find an official one anywhere.
Old May 25, 2002 | 03:51 PM
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yeah baby

are you getting your Bukkake on?
Old May 25, 2002 | 11:20 PM
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Re: yeah baby

Originally posted by pjalst
are you getting your Bukkake on?
I bought my Tec-9 conversion (semi to auto) from Bukkake.com....

Actually, it was butokokai or bukaka
Old May 25, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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What did you mean by they dont make maxima in Japan?
Old May 26, 2002 | 05:43 AM
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Re: Im in tokyo

Originally posted by Zero Gravity

man there are skylines everywhere, its unbelievable and a lof of souped up odysseys and previas. japanese cars are sikc. so what parts should i get here besides shift ***** and brake handles and emblems. im going to go check out the cefiro emblems soon so if i get a hold of them i will tell you guyz how much they are and ill bring them back to US
Yeah, tell me about it! I was there 2 weeks ago. I counted 15 Skylines in 2 days! Heheh! Yeah I saw a funky looking Odyssey with furry pink dash and low rider wheels too! Looked so ghey!
Old May 26, 2002 | 07:34 AM
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can you bring back a cefiro gauge cluster face plate with shift indicator in the middle?
also look for intake manifold from turbo gloria.
Old May 26, 2002 | 07:51 AM
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Re: Im in tokyo

Originally posted by Zero Gravity

man there are skylines everywhere, its unbelievable and a lof of souped up odysseys and previas. japanese cars are sikc. so what parts should i get here besides shift ***** and brake handles and emblems. im going to go check out the cefiro emblems soon so if i get a hold of them i will tell you guyz how much they are and ill bring them back to US
I'm dying for a 4th Gen. red chrome or anodized automatic gear shift & emergency brake cover. Something like that. How about a M3 style lite mirrors. And a magazine that has lots of featured Maximas, like the "Max Power" magazine without the Euro crap. If you find it, I'll hook you up.

Take some picture and post them so we can see what you see on the streets.
Old May 26, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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Can you find out how much an actual NISMO 4 point Seat belt harness costs? I want the black and grey, not the green one. I would need 8 of them.
Old May 26, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
In Japan, they usually don't mod FWD sedans. They are more into RWD and mini-vans.
really? ,minivans
Old May 26, 2002 | 11:36 AM
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really? ,minivans
Hey, I saw a minivan with a personalized plate saying "XTC".... & I assume they didn't mean the drug. Some people luv their minivans!
Old May 26, 2002 | 12:00 PM
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Mini-vans? Blah...they even fix up full size conversion vans. My friend in Japan sent me a pic of a fixed up full size conversion van that look like a really big Pikachu(Pokemon)with the wings and everything! Yikes!
Old May 26, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
Mini-vans? Blah...they even fix up full size conversion vans. My friend in Japan sent me a pic of a fixed up full size conversion van that look like a really big Pikachu(Pokemon)with the wings and everything! Yikes!
i wouldnt be making fun of those decked out minivans and full size vans vans cuz they look sick. especially the previas. i was going to get a previa or a oddysey before a maxima but they were too expensive. see, i like buying cars that no one would buy at my age of 20. as you see, i didnt choose a civic or and integra

anyways, about the parts, there is this BIGASS car shop like 3 story hugh, 10 times as big and better than pep boys and Im going there this week so ill tell you what there is. So the cefiro gauge cluster gits the maxima eh?
Old May 26, 2002 | 01:35 PM
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Can you find out how much an actual NISMO 4 point Seat belt harness costs? I want the black and grey, not the green one. I would need 8 of them.
Dude, they're like 400-500.
Old May 26, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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Originally posted by Zero Gravity


i wouldnt be making fun of those decked out minivans and full size vans vans cuz they look sick. especially the previas. i was going to get a previa or a oddysey before a maxima but they were too expensive. see, i like buying cars that no one would buy at my age of 20. as you see, i didnt choose a civic or and integra

anyways, about the parts, there is this BIGASS car shop like 3 story hugh, 10 times as big and better than pep boys and Im going there this week so ill tell you what there is. So the cefiro gauge cluster gits the maxima eh?
Don't forget the OEM NISMO Plate Frame...
Old May 26, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by FJC


Don't forget the OEM NISMO Plate Frame...
allright, nismo eom plates. how much would you guys buy it for? ill go check the prices out and might start a group deal if everyone is intrested enough. and the cefiro gauge plates right? and the shift boots
Old May 26, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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talking about vans:

http://www.djelektrique.com/week/crazyvanfront.jpg

Old May 26, 2002 | 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by 97BlackMax
talking about vans:

http://www.djelektrique.com/week/crazyvanfront.jpg

YEAH!!! THAT LOOKS SICK. TRANSFORMER!!!!
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I want a Nismo Radiator & Fuel Cap! Also depending on the price a Nismo Key. Just post the prices plz!
Old May 26, 2002 | 03:21 PM
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I want a Nismo Radiator & Fuel Cap!
are those universal?
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Originally posted by Zero Gravity


So the cefiro gauge cluster gits the maxima eh?
it should fit, just the trim plate around the gauges, no need for the whole cluster.
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Originally posted by FJC


Dude, they're like 400-500.
Yeah, that's over here. I meant in Japan. I heard from a friend that they are way cheaper, like around 60 if you buy in bulk.

Hey, maybe I should be talking to Greg @ Custom Maxima...
... but seriously, I'll pay up to 125/ea harness, that's USD of course if you can get them. Real NISMO, not the knockoffs.
Old May 27, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by avalon42


Yeah, that's over here. I meant in Japan. I heard from a friend that they are way cheaper, like around 60 if you buy in bulk.

Hey, maybe I should be talking to Greg @ Custom Maxima...
... but seriously, I'll pay up to 125/ea harness, that's USD of course if you can get them. Real NISMO, not the knockoffs.
aight cool. ill look into that.
Old May 27, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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are those universal?
I think so, I know the fuel cap should be, and ive seen a nismo rad. cap it says 1.3 on it. Im guessing thats the pressure or something, but they should be uni. Ask if it will fit a 97 cefiro, should have the same engine, 3.0 liter, V6.



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