Trying to make 04 Maxima SL all black and fast. Need help

[CTread08]

I have a 2004 Black Maxima SL and have already debadged it. I am getting the EZKoncepts Black LED tails and headlights painted. I am trying to find a black aftermarket grill or someone to paint the original grill black. Ialso am trying to make the car fast while not spending alot. What cold air intake and programmer will give me the most power? Also should I replace the mass airflow meter? I am also how do I change the fog light bulb? Does anyone have black wheels for sale? Open to any and all suggestions

[MinisterofDOOM]

You can try painting the grille, but make sure you take the time to do it right. I painted mine (The Q, not the Max) and despite scuffing the chrome it has still chipped and needs to be redone. Sand it really well to get through the chrome if you can, then use a good plastic primer before using some high-quality wheel paint and clearcoat that will stand up to road debris. All the little crannies in the grille will require some real effort but if done right it could look fantastic.

For the chrome strips on the roof, check out BMW's shadowline tape. It's specifically designed for blacking out chrome trim.

No reason to change the MAF to my knowledge unless you're adding some serious boost as well. Most ECU programs don't do much and aren't worth their pricetags. Better use of the money would be exhaust mods to compliment the intake mods.

[jsmithsole]

There's a grill on EBAY you can get (mesh style) but it does have to be painted as well. Fujita seems to be the intake of choice these days. Mass, no. As far as ECU work Technosquare is the only company that has been dong worj on our cars. Fog light bulbs:For the driver's side you need to remove the intake or the stock air filter. This will give you access to the bulb. For the passenger's side, remove the fluid reservoir (there's 2 10mm bolts holding it in place). After that you'll need to remove the fill tube for the windshield washer fluid. You can do this by twisting it counter clockwise. After that you will have access to the bulbs.It is a tight fit and a pain in the butt, but it can be done.

Black wheels, just look around, a lot of people have been painting the stockers black as well...