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turboecho2005 · 07-29-2009, 12:51 PM

Well i found another money pit lol...

Just purchased a 1987 Nissan Maxima. Bought it from a little old lady. She was the original owner. Car has 67,000km :) All factory. Always dealer maintained. I got all the paper work including the original bill of sales, every oil change, and the car was rust proofed every year.

So i started thinking on what i want to do with this car. The interior is just mint... its an import...

So i started by ordering all new suspension. Unfortuantly parts for the 2nd gen maxima are hard to come by. So i had to settle for what was available.

Ordered the following:
KYBGR2s
Intrax 2" drop lowering springs
Moog Ball joints
Moog Tie rods
Moog Camber Kit
H&R 1" Wheel Spacers

I figure i'd do the suspension first then move onto the brakes :) The brakes don't need much work since they are 11" rotors already. Just need to buy some 4 pot calipers.

The paint does need work. its been faded from sitting in the sun.

I want to keep the car looking OEM. So i am looking for 04-06 nissan spec v rims. With the 1" spacers and the drop they should give the car a totally different look. And Tint is a must too!

After all that is said and done then i'll think about doing something to the motor. I would love to put the VG30DETT motor into the car. There are some clearance issues with the rear turbo and manifold so some custom turbo manifolds would be needed.... and also a full exhaust.

I am looking to do the JDM VIP style look on this car.

contraband831 · 07-29-2009, 01:12 PM

nice find....pics?

turboecho2005 · 07-29-2009, 01:31 PM

It looks like a box! what a POS k-car... hopefully it look decent when its done...

But here are some photos.. its bone stock... Waiting on the new parts to arrive...

johnnypaseo · 07-29-2009, 02:40 PM

nice thats definitely a retro are you gonna go for the vip look?!! go to japanesenostalgicar.com they have a great nissan froum there

cali yaris · 07-29-2009, 02:51 PM

is the Maxima called something else overseas?

turboecho2005 · 07-29-2009, 03:04 PM

johnnypaseo - thats an amazing website! thanks for the heads up.... i am going to join for sure

caliyaris - i think its called the bluebird in japan. not 100% though. i haven't don't much research into the car yet. only been looking at motor swaps and suspension but no JDM goodies...

BTW everything just arrived at my door about 10 minutes ago. All i am waiting for is the intrax springs!

yaris-me · 07-29-2009, 03:33 PM

Nice find. Good luck.

johnnypaseo · 07-29-2009, 04:14 PM

Yeah its a great site, good luck with the build!! These cars (ie Toyota Cressida) definitely have a cult following, they can look soo nice lowered with low offset/deep dish jdm wheels. =)

Lafiro · 07-29-2009, 04:34 PM

Hey my aunt has that exact same car! With like only 40k miles on it. Never uses it much. Its like a big, slow, box unfortunately... but faster then the Yaris. lol (as like all other cars on the road)

Its nice if you do it right, it will be unique cause there are very few of those around.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 07-29-2009, 05:24 PM

OUCH, not the body style i was thinking of. your better off putting nissan steelies and some winter tires on it and call it a beater....

turboecho2005 · 07-29-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

OUCH, not the body style i was thinking of. your better off putting nissan steelies and some winter tires on it and call it a beater....

Hahaha... Its UGLY for sure... But then again so are echos and i poured alot of money in mine!

johnnypaseo · 07-29-2009, 08:59 PM

This is a cressida but it can look similiar very nice

CtrlAltDefeat · 08-07-2009, 08:25 AM

wow... totally not my style, but congrats on your new project, I do look forward to future pics, maybe you'll change my mind

07-29-2009, 12:51 PM	#1
turboecho2005 Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 177	Got another project car :) Well i found another money pit lol... Just purchased a 1987 Nissan Maxima. Bought it from a little old lady. She was the original owner. Car has 67,000km :) All factory. Always dealer maintained. I got all the paper work including the original bill of sales, every oil change, and the car was rust proofed every year. So i started thinking on what i want to do with this car. The interior is just mint... its an import... So i started by ordering all new suspension. Unfortuantly parts for the 2nd gen maxima are hard to come by. So i had to settle for what was available. Ordered the following: KYBGR2s Intrax 2" drop lowering springs Moog Ball joints Moog Tie rods Moog Camber Kit H&R 1" Wheel Spacers I figure i'd do the suspension first then move onto the brakes :) The brakes don't need much work since they are 11" rotors already. Just need to buy some 4 pot calipers. The paint does need work. its been faded from sitting in the sun. I want to keep the car looking OEM. So i am looking for 04-06 nissan spec v rims. With the 1" spacers and the drop they should give the car a totally different look. And Tint is a must too! After all that is said and done then i'll think about doing something to the motor. I would love to put the VG30DETT motor into the car. There are some clearance issues with the rear turbo and manifold so some custom turbo manifolds would be needed.... and also a full exhaust. I am looking to do the JDM VIP style look on this car. __________________ Project Slowtop - Twin Engine 4AGE Blacktop Vitz - Twin Turbo - 503hp 1987 Nissan Maxima - 40,000 original miles - Slammed 1991 Isuzu Impulse RS AWD Turbo - approx 250hp - Winter Beater 1989 Isuzu Imark RS - Mint Condition - 0 rust - 100% factory :) - Summer Cruiser - 100% restored 1986 VW Jetta Wolfsburg - 120,000km - Mint condition. TDI swap in progress

07-29-2009, 01:12 PM	#2
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	nice find....pics? __________________

07-29-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	is the Maxima called something else overseas? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-29-2009, 03:04 PM	#6
turboecho2005 Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 177	johnnypaseo - thats an amazing website! thanks for the heads up.... i am going to join for sure caliyaris - i think its called the bluebird in japan. not 100% though. i haven't don't much research into the car yet. only been looking at motor swaps and suspension but no JDM goodies... BTW everything just arrived at my door about 10 minutes ago. All i am waiting for is the intrax springs! __________________ Project Slowtop - Twin Engine 4AGE Blacktop Vitz - Twin Turbo - 503hp 1987 Nissan Maxima - 40,000 original miles - Slammed 1991 Isuzu Impulse RS AWD Turbo - approx 250hp - Winter Beater 1989 Isuzu Imark RS - Mint Condition - 0 rust - 100% factory :) - Summer Cruiser - 100% restored 1986 VW Jetta Wolfsburg - 120,000km - Mint condition. TDI swap in progress

07-29-2009, 05:24 PM	#10
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	OUCH, not the body style i was thinking of. your better off putting nissan steelies and some winter tires on it and call it a beater.... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

07-29-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
johnnypaseo View User's Garage Drives: Toyota paseo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Socal SF valley Posts: 177	nice thats definitely a retro are you gonna go for the vip look?!! go to japanesenostalgicar.com they have a great nissan froum there

07-29-2009, 03:33 PM	#7
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Nice find. Good luck.

07-29-2009, 04:14 PM	#8
johnnypaseo View User's Garage Drives: Toyota paseo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Socal SF valley Posts: 177	Yeah its a great site, good luck with the build!! These cars (ie Toyota Cressida) definitely have a cult following, they can look soo nice lowered with low offset/deep dish jdm wheels. =)

07-29-2009, 04:34 PM	#9
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Hey my aunt has that exact same car! With like only 40k miles on it. Never uses it much. Its like a big, slow, box unfortunately... but faster then the Yaris. lol (as like all other cars on the road) Its nice if you do it right, it will be unique cause there are very few of those around.

07-29-2009, 08:59 PM	#12
johnnypaseo View User's Garage Drives: Toyota paseo Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Socal SF valley Posts: 177	This is a cressida but it can look similiar very nice

08-07-2009, 08:25 AM	#13
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	wow... totally not my style, but congrats on your new project, I do look forward to future pics, maybe you'll change my mind __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

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