Finally traded the 96 Maxima for an 06 G35
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Finally traded the 96 Maxima for an 06 G35
I finally traded my 1996 Maxima (H&R springs, KYB/AGX adjustable struts & shocks, FSTB, 16" 2000 Maxima SE rims, clear corners & drop-in K&N filter) for an 06' Diamond Graphite RWD G35 automatic. The only options are the sport tuned suspension package, splash guards & sunroof. I drove the fully loaded 6MT and a fully loaded auto, but ultimately decided that the premium package wasn't worth the extra money.
I probably won't change much at first, but I would like to get rid of the orange turn signals. Also, I would like to add a spoiler and window tint. Does the spoiler make the car drive any better? Also, how much horsepower does an intake add?
Thanks
I probably won't change much at first, but I would like to get rid of the orange turn signals. Also, I would like to add a spoiler and window tint. Does the spoiler make the car drive any better? Also, how much horsepower does an intake add?
Thanks
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Welcome!
I love those rims. Even though their factory, they fit the car perfect.
I go back and forth on the spoiler. For 95% of your driving it's cosmetic. I like how it looks, but then I don't. I think I would go for a lip type spoiler like the new style Maxima.
Gotta get the tint asap.
No premium package here (obviously), but after time spent with the car, I don't think we're missing too much.
* I don't care about memory seats.
* Nobody ever rides in the back to recline the seats.
* People rip on the Bose system anyway.
* Dual climate in such a small car seems silly.
* I do wish I had the home link, but velcro'd the garage opener to the inside of the dash cubby lid. (I know ghetto)
Easy flamers. (he he
) I'm sure I'd enjoy the premium package if I had it. I just don't regret not having it.
I love those rims. Even though their factory, they fit the car perfect.
I go back and forth on the spoiler. For 95% of your driving it's cosmetic. I like how it looks, but then I don't. I think I would go for a lip type spoiler like the new style Maxima.
Gotta get the tint asap.
No premium package here (obviously), but after time spent with the car, I don't think we're missing too much.
* I don't care about memory seats.
* Nobody ever rides in the back to recline the seats.
* People rip on the Bose system anyway.
* Dual climate in such a small car seems silly.
* I do wish I had the home link, but velcro'd the garage opener to the inside of the dash cubby lid. (I know ghetto)
Easy flamers. (he he
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Another Maxima convert. Welcome to the club. It seems like most Maxima owners see the G35 as the perfect replacement. I know I did. My 96 Maxima 5MT had H/Rs, Konis, ME rear strut mounts, Warpspeed subframe connectors, MEVI, JWT ECU, modified intake, y-pipe, Stillen body kit, lightweight 17s, 5th gen muffler, black/gray leather installed by me, plus a whole host of other DIY mods. Amazingly, my G35 is just as quick as that the Maxima was and at the time, my G only had a Z-pipe worth about 0hp
The Maxima ran a best of 14.31@99.5mph. The G did 14.32@97.7mph.
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