Maxima/I30/I35 owners, check in....

[audtatious]

We have a sticky going over car cleaning and such:

zerothread/66161

All new Max members, welcome aboard

[MinisterofDOOM]

All new Max members, welcome aboard

It's awesome to see so many new Maxima owners finding their way here.

I updated the list on the first page of this thread. I think I got all the recent additions, but if you don't see yourself on the list--or would like something changed or updated--let me know and I'll get you added.

[Chris92SE]

A friend of mine that doesn't even own a Nissan told me about this site.

I have a 92 Maxima 5-speed. VE30DE engine

mods include:

17-inch wheels and tiresEibach/Tokicorsb, fstb, rstbcustom intakefidanza flywheel/act clutchGReddy cat backCattman y-pipestereo stuff1/4 mile = 14.8@93



yes, I am Cliff Clavin...

Chris

[MinisterofDOOM]

Welcome! I love red third gens.

Did you swap grilles?

[Grand Moff Joseph]

Hello fellow Nissan/Infiniti owners! I just joined the site about 30 minutes ago, and this was the first thread I found. So, I figured I should be a good n00b and introduce myself formally.

Now, onto the good stuff...my car! :

2004 Infiniti I35 (VQ35DE)-Midnight Blue exterior-Tan leather interior-All available features except for heated seat package

Extras/Mods-Painted pinstripe (applied by dealer)-Llumar 20% tint all around (applied by dealer)-Stock rims with gold treated center caps (applied by dealer)-K&N Filtercharger

Pics:

[maxhopper]

Welcome Joseph. Beautiful ride you've got there.

[jonwright]

jonwright - '00 I30t - Auto - White - Chicago, IL

I just want to know one thing: why is trying to decide what model of tires to put on my vehicle such an ordeal?

[MinisterofDOOM]

Welcome to NICO, Jon.

What's making choosing tires an ordeal?

[Dani-30]

Dani-30 2000 I-30 Auto Millenium Jade Victoria, Canada

We plan to keep this luxury cruiser on the road for 20 years - so we expect to make good use of this website

Car is stock. Since it replaces a 1981 Ford Fairmont station wagon (a heavier car with only 110 hp), we are still adjusting to life in a car with too much comfort, too much power, too much speed, too much style.

(Not as good for hauling lumber, or two large wet dogs, though.)

We are planning a family trip to Whistler - a ski resort that turns into a mountain biking mecca in the summer. Any suggestions out there (or internet links) for a bike rack that will work on an I-30 and support 2 full-suspension bikes (80 lbs)?....probably the kind that inserts into the draw-bar slot of a towing hitch would work....

Thanks

Dani-30

[MinisterofDOOM]

Welcome. Hopefully we can help you keep that I alive for a long time.

We are planning a family trip to Whistler - a ski resort that turns into a mountain biking mecca in the summer. Any suggestions out there (or internet links) for a bike rack that will work on an I-30 and support 2 full-suspension bikes (80 lbs)?....probably the kind that inserts into the draw-bar slot of a towing hitch would work....

The class I (1.25 inch) receiver hitch mount type bike rack is a great option, especially if you'll be using it a lot. You could also with a trunk mounted rack like this one but those ones sit directly on the paint--which can't be good for it. And of course there's the option of a roof-mounted rack.

[Chris92SE]

Welcome! I love red third gens.

Did you swap grilles?

No, that's the stock VE grill, but it has been repainted. I think the first owner got in a minor accident and the body shop didn't know the correct paint scheme. The slats in the grills are no longer black and the inside of the hamburger is black instead of body color.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Ahh, I'm just not used to seeing 92s with the hamburger grille (versus the grille with "NISSAN" printed in the top corner)

[napilibch]

1989 Maxima GXE

[maxhopper]

Welcome to the crew napilibch.

[max95fx03]

better late than never. im mike from los angeles.

95 max se, jwt pop charger, homedepot grille, clear corners, new knock sensor soon.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Welcome Mike. That's a clean car! Am I correct in guessing from your username that you've got an Infiniti FX, too?

[max95fx03]

thanks for the welcome! you are right sir. our "family car" is a black 03 fx35, thanks to the birth of my daughter little over 2 years ago.

[reuben_land]

93 maxima GXE , RED , AUTO

[maxhopper]

Great to see all these 3rd gen owners finding a home here.

Welcome!

[MaximA32]

NSRCAV- 1998-SE-5 spd-sterling mist-cleveland, oh

[MaximA32]

hey i just bought my max and want to know where i can find the clear turns for the front. any links would be appreciated.

[maxhopper]

Sponsors that have products for our vehicles are listed in this sticky. zerothread/119692

Off the top of my head Sport Compact Only and Custom Enterprises carry them (I belive). Be sure to mention that you are a NICO member for any discounts offered.

[MaximA32]

so yeah i called SCO about the the lenses. guy i talked to said USDOT made them illegal or some crap? any thoughts? if not looks like ill be finding an older maxima with them and buying them there. didnt a few models come with them OE?

[maxhopper]

Made them illegal...no ****? I have the diamond cut clears on my car, and I know a ton of other people that have them. There's bound to be some on ebay. I'll make a couple calls to see if some former Max owners have them. As far as I know no models came with clear corners.

[MaximA32]

thank you sir. only wondering about the older models because i saw a base model today at work and it had clear lenses. was unsure if they were stock or not.

[sweet3rdgen]

hey, I heard of NICO watching NOPI on Speed channel and thought I would check it out. Great site!

I own a 1990 Maxima that I have been working on for a little over a year. I love the car. This is my second Nissan. I bought a P/U new in 1990. Anyone who doesn't think they are the best cars made hasn't owned one.

You can see mine at:http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2091707

Also I have a new Fiber Images hood for a 4th gen Maxima for sale. It is brand new, still in the box.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Welcome to the family!

That is one clean engine bay.

I've currently got a VG33 supercharger sitting in my garage that I'm looking into making work with the VG30. It's not going as quickly as I'd like due to a general lack of funds, but it'll get done eventually...

[mikeatx]

Newbie here.

Bought an '03 Maxima Auto yesterday. Its a base model, is there a trim designation for the base?

[sweet3rdgen]

Thanks. Keep me posted on the VG33Sc install. I have read that you will need the 33 heads as well to install the huffer. Any truth that? I would rather keep my 30 heads. plus let me know how much you have to mod the hood.

[plain]

im now the proud owner of a 1999 maxima SE 5spd.

happy to be in the club.