Stillen Nissan/Infiniti open house 2008
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Steve Millen is very appreciative of his racing successes as a factory driver for Nissan. Since retiring from competition, he hasn't let the automaker forget his gratitude. He does so through his aftermarket parts company and tuning shop, Stillen. Stillen's core market consists of the Nissan/Infiniti enthusiast, while Ford fans round a close second. For the past 12 years the Costa Mesa, CA facility has hosted an annual customer appreciation open house aimed at giving a little something back to those who keep things running. During the event, Nissan and Infiniti owners crowd the streets with their rides for a car show, the shop performs installations under the gaze of spectators and the dyno was available for those that wish to show off more than their vehicle's exterior.
This year's open house event even saw Nissan chipping in with some eye candy as well. A handful of knowledgeable and passionate employees were on hand to show off a pair of 2009 Nissan GT-Rs. One of the cars was the very same GT-R track tested by Mr. Millen for a Road & Track feature. Also taking up space in the parking lot was a 2009 Infiniti FX and a 2009 Nissan Maxima, brought along in order to gauge reception from the crowd. The GT-Rs and Maxima were greatly poked and prodded upon, but the FX received little attention. The lack of interest in the FX did not necessarily speak ill of the redesign, but more so of the crowd's nature. A few trucks and SUVs were in attendance, but the majority of vehicles lining the street were of the 350Z, G35, Sentra and 240SX variety. Take a peak at the photo gallery to see a sampling of what was there.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Mehdi Cheddadi 8:05PM (5/20/2008)
Wish I was there! Hi NICOclub :-)
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OMER 8:12PM (5/20/2008)
The red Infinity with GTR dody kit! Speechless wow!
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Jonathan 9:15PM (5/20/2008)
I saw that and started laughing...
BOOTLEG GTR!
Fooman 12:14AM (5/21/2008)
looked horrible in person. Me and foo girl both threw up a little in our mouths.
amdforever 8:29PM (5/20/2008)
Those GTR wannabes are so freaking stupid.
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Joce03 8:31PM (5/20/2008)
I agree: some beautiful cars there!
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daz 8:32PM (5/20/2008)
I would have loved to be there....
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nissanfreak87 9:22PM (5/20/2008)
sweet! my car made it in the pictures!!
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JGN 10:30PM (5/20/2008)
I thought that said Stolen Nissan for some reason.
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Fooman 12:16AM (5/21/2008)
It was a pretty good show, the purple 510 is pretty amazing, nice swap and clean. He goes t Cars and Coffee too.
The vq35 swapped 510 did not show... As well as a piss poor showing of the old z guys.
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RxMadness 12:32AM (5/21/2008)
The fascia on the white Altima coupe looks a lot better than stock. Not perfect but better.
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BAMF 2:26AM (5/21/2008)
oh, definitely way better than stock. the stock front fascia ruins an otherwise beautiful design in my opinion. the altima coupe is in need of serious fascial (zing) reconstructive surgery.
Mehul 1:34AM (5/21/2008)
What! Nobody noticed the girl in the 34th picture??
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Fooman 2:47AM (5/21/2008)
In Socal.. that is ordinary.
dewfish 9:25AM (5/21/2008)
Fooman speaks the truth.
BAMF 2:29AM (5/21/2008)
aw i wish i was there so i coulda rocked my 95 Q45.
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Torrent 3:35AM (5/21/2008)
What's weird is I'm diggin the Q45
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inteller 8:40AM (5/21/2008)
The white GT-R parked in the handicap spot was classic.
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MajorGeek 8:48AM (5/21/2008)
While I don't have my Nissan anymore, I have to give Stillen props. Their parts are all top quality, the people were always helpful and friendly.
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Chris 10:08AM (5/21/2008)
Can someone take a look at pic #29 and confirm that is a 240sx? It looks to have some kind of body kit on the back half. It looks great.
If not, what is it?
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