Though I've owned it for a very, very short time, for April goes to none other then my own. Though I've made quite some modifications to it. To start, it is a 1996 Maxima GXE with an automatic. I chose it over an SE or GLE, because I am a family man, and this would serve as our main utarian hauler (also the price was too attractive to surpass and I love the chrome accents). Besides, I'd rather work with a base unit and customize it to my own fashion (maybe I'll display my Camry sometimes as evidence). Sure I told my wife I wouldn't touch the car in terms of aftermarket touch-ups, but I couldn't leave well-enough alone. I wanted to concentrate on the cosmetic aspect, and avoid any powertrain upgrades for later. I first started with the stock GXE atrocious steel wheels with pretty nasty wheels covers. most of the publications and found I wandered through some interesting Alba 16" Chrome 8 stars called the Aurora. They're rather pretty snazzy sets and with 225-50VR16, it would make the car look more aggressive. Coming from a guy who last car couldn't clear speed bumps if his life depended on it, the height of the stock Max was rather dreadful. With the new rims and tires, it looked as if it was on stilts. With the help of friends and a torchgun, we heated up the springs to a more appropriate stance (probably ~2 inches lower). The ride turned really crappy though, as now any imperfections on the roads turned into an adventure. I decided the ride was bearable (at least for now) and added some SE lights next to rid those balmy looking rubber inlets on the bumper. Being a conservative person, I passed up on a wing for the backend, especially the dismally designed stock unit. What used to be a demure looking Maxima, turned into a rather respectable ride, but it wasn't still up to my standards.. Well, I later got the "tweaking" itch bug once again, and have restarted project "Maximize". I sold my old 8 stars for some dazzling chrome Momo Arrows in 17" flavor wrapped by 235-45 Dunlop's that I surveyed on the SMX. In place of the "off road" suspension, I called up a aftermarket warehouse for some Intrax springs. They offer a great ride and the greatest reduction (~2 in) in vehicle height presently available for the Maxima. I observed the changes for the 97', and liked its new front end quite a bit, so I made a call to my local dealership. The local body shop is currently transplanting the 97' clear composite crystal-like headlamps, and new chin spoiler with integrated fog lamps. I also contemplating the I30 waterfall like chrome grill with the hood, but unfortunately there are minor sheetmetal differences for an imperfect fit. While the shop are doing these exterior operations, I called up my neighbors down south, Stillen, and ordered their K&N intake system. Of course with better air consumption, backpressure. release becomes a necessity for proper breathing. A Chrome Sebring muffler with a 4" tip replaced the timid stock exhaust. With the much more audible exterior dB's, I went in search of upgrading the sound system. Being a rather connoisseur of music, I dared not skimp on it. With the aid of a nearby stereo shop, I salvaged my old stereo units and installed them in the new Max. The system now comprises of a Pioneer CD Detachable face head unit (DEH-P815) complimented by a 8 band Pioneer DSP Graphic Equalizer Processor (DEQ-9200). These feeds the sounds into a single Acoustic 268u 4 Channel x 50 / channel amplifier. For the fronts, I installed in two MB Quarts 6.5" Separates and Tweeters. For rear fill, in was supplanted 2 6.5" MB Quarts Coaxials. I hesitated on some subs because I didn't want to sacrifice any trunk space, for now. And on the seventh day, I rested! It's going to be a very pretty unique looking Maxima with a 97' front end, and a 96' rear fascia. The Momo's were a welcomed addition, and ride fine with the new springs. The tunes are killer calming any congested traffics quickly. The only mods I have left in mind are possibly the addition of the SMX aero kit (probably a heterogeneous mixture of old and new for myself), the new ECU once the 96' anomalies are rectified, and probably some subwoofers a la JBL minisubs to further drown out outside distractions.