*NOOBIES* The "I am new here,but have a question" thread..(post your questions here)
okay, i'm hoping i can get alot of help here, it looks like i will anyway. But, here's my situation, I have a 93 GXE with 170K, i'll admit it's nothing special right now, but it is my first car. I'm 17 and debating on all of my college plans, but i want to make the max better too. I was wondering if my plans may be too much; (i've already installed new speakers all the way around and a new Alpine head unit, all myself)
-replace head unit with indash GPS (or get a very nice portable kind like Garmin or w/e)
-find some nice 17" or 18" wheels (chrome or silver paint similiar to stock color --not sure)
-two tone leather seat conversion (cream and brown)--the car is pearl--color code is defined as "satin white pearl metallic tricoat clearcoat" incase you were wondering why cream and brown)
-maybe dual exhaust or just a nice (but not retarded looking) chrome tip
-window tint
-maybe some subs like one or two 12s
-a possible digital dash conversion (IF POSSIBLE???)
are these dreams too much considering the age and mileage of my max? should i tone the plans down, add some, take away??...i'm open to all opinions, and reply to this post or PM me, either one is fine
all opinions are appreciated thanks
-replace head unit with indash GPS (or get a very nice portable kind like Garmin or w/e)
-find some nice 17" or 18" wheels (chrome or silver paint similiar to stock color --not sure)
-two tone leather seat conversion (cream and brown)--the car is pearl--color code is defined as "satin white pearl metallic tricoat clearcoat" incase you were wondering why cream and brown)
-maybe dual exhaust or just a nice (but not retarded looking) chrome tip
-window tint
-maybe some subs like one or two 12s
-a possible digital dash conversion (IF POSSIBLE???)
are these dreams too much considering the age and mileage of my max? should i tone the plans down, add some, take away??...i'm open to all opinions, and reply to this post or PM me, either one is fine
all opinions are appreciated thanks
yes the digi-dash has been done, and the gauges are a simple swap.
okay, i'm hoping i can get alot of help here, it looks like i will anyway. But, here's my situation, I have a 93 GXE with 170K, i'll admit it's nothing special right now, but it is my first car. I'm 17 and debating on all of my college plans, but i want to make the max better too. I was wondering if my plans may be too much; (i've already installed new speakers all the way around and a new Alpine head unit, all myself)
-replace head unit with indash GPS (or get a very nice portable kind like Garmin or w/e)
-find some nice 17" or 18" wheels (chrome or silver paint similiar to stock color --not sure)
-two tone leather seat conversion (cream and brown)--the car is pearl--color code is defined as "satin white pearl metallic tricoat clearcoat" incase you were wondering why cream and brown)
-maybe dual exhaust or just a nice (but not retarded looking) chrome tip
-window tint
-maybe some subs like one or two 12s
-a possible digital dash conversion (IF POSSIBLE???)
are these dreams too much considering the age and mileage of my max? should i tone the plans down, add some, take away??...i'm open to all opinions, and reply to this post or PM me, either one is fine
all opinions are appreciated thanks
-replace head unit with indash GPS (or get a very nice portable kind like Garmin or w/e)
-find some nice 17" or 18" wheels (chrome or silver paint similiar to stock color --not sure)
-two tone leather seat conversion (cream and brown)--the car is pearl--color code is defined as "satin white pearl metallic tricoat clearcoat" incase you were wondering why cream and brown)
-maybe dual exhaust or just a nice (but not retarded looking) chrome tip
-window tint
-maybe some subs like one or two 12s
-a possible digital dash conversion (IF POSSIBLE???)
are these dreams too much considering the age and mileage of my max? should i tone the plans down, add some, take away??...i'm open to all opinions, and reply to this post or PM me, either one is fine
all opinions are appreciated thanks
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
newby with problems
I recently received a 1993 maxima with the DOHC motor, yesterday I rolled down the front driver side window and know it wont roll up the other windows wont roll down, door locks do not work, seat belts are stuck on the over the shoulder position and the sunroof wont open, all of this happend at the same time, any ideas of what it might be? I have checked the window fuse that is located next to the battery and it looks to be good, any ideas of what it might be?
I recently received a 1993 maxima with the DOHC motor, yesterday I rolled down the front driver side window and know it wont roll up the other windows wont roll down, door locks do not work, seat belts are stuck on the over the shoulder position and the sunroof wont open, all of this happend at the same time, any ideas of what it might be? I have checked the window fuse that is located next to the battery and it looks to be good, any ideas of what it might be?
I would check all fuses by actually pulling it out and taking a look, not just the window's fuses. The problem you described sounds more like a fuse problem than anything else. Once you have found the fuse, and it pops again, then I would suspect a short somewhere, and those would be sob to trace. I would also check the relays. Good luck.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTS
can any body direct me on how to tighten up my clutch to where i can get a better response on my second shift. or can it be adjusted? the clutch feels good. but when i bang 2nd it just dont grab like it should or like i want it to. i know it is a stock clutch but i should be able to get a little more out of it. or can i ?
REVING KNOCKS
QUESTION? i have a 94 se 3.0 5-speed. bone stock. when i rev the engine to around 6 grand the engine starts fluttering and ticking like it is a lifter tapping. the idle floats up and down almost stalling out and eventually it will go away. its like when you float a lifter in a v8 after over reving it. is this the same thing. if so why is this engine doing so i havent even hit the rev limiter yet. when the engine is right it runs real strong. this thing is clean. no leaks or smoke. could it be a sensor like a throttle position sensor or egr valve not being able to compensate for the action of the engine. and it has a new fuel filter so thats not it.
NEW RADIO
yeah its me again. i am needing a factory radio. i have the bose stereo and am in need of a head unit. i am wanting to stay with the stock clarion unit. it has the cd on top and the tape on the bottom. does anybody have one they will sell.
can any body direct me on how to tighten up my clutch to where i can get a better response on my second shift. or can it be adjusted? the clutch feels good. but when i bang 2nd it just dont grab like it should or like i want it to. i know it is a stock clutch but i should be able to get a little more out of it. or can i ?
Check the classified section of the forum,some one might have one for sale.
thank you for replying so fast. i am a member of another forum also and am not happy with it. i found this one yesterday and think i like it a whole lot more. there seems to be more third gens owners here on this site.
heh..no problem...Which other maxima forum are you a member at? if you don't mind me asking.
Little bit of an issue
Well I own a 90 maxima SE and I live in colorado
every time i warm up the car when it's below freezing out, the cabin smells like gas when i turn on the air? is there a quick fix for this because i park outside and there is about 3 inches of snow on the ground right now
every time i warm up the car when it's below freezing out, the cabin smells like gas when i turn on the air? is there a quick fix for this because i park outside and there is about 3 inches of snow on the ground right now
Well I own a 90 maxima SE and I live in colorado
every time i warm up the car when it's below freezing out, the cabin smells like gas when i turn on the air? is there a quick fix for this because i park outside and there is about 3 inches of snow on the ground right now
every time i warm up the car when it's below freezing out, the cabin smells like gas when i turn on the air? is there a quick fix for this because i park outside and there is about 3 inches of snow on the ground right now
One or more of your fuel rail hoses are leaking,this is a very common problem with these old hoses when it is cold out.
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Thanks
Thanks for letting a noob like me know whats wrong, can i leave it like that until summer until I can fix it? or is it going to hurt my milage significantly, it will be cold and snowy until april or should i take it to a mechanic?
yeh it is nissanforums. i started over with a new account a few years ago. i think in 05' under the name (slingn7,500) when i had my old 91 gxe 1.6 sentra. man i miss that car. put a rod through the block at over 8 grand.i put alot of me in that car and learned alot. there just isnt alot of traffic on that site anymore. i have never owned a Maxima before and found this 94' se with a 5-speed and had to have it. they are rare around here. i think i am the only one in and around my town. i am wanting to learn alot about them and really put it down on the v8's around here. i live in a pretty redneck area and actually owned the first tuner car around. when i put a pace setter exuast with a 5" tip on it it was like i was from another planet. i could go to jackson tn.or flourence al. and people would come up to me asking questions. i got out of the game afterwards and started messing with jeeps rockcrawlin and trails. i still have my trail rig but traded my dd for this max.
QUESTION? i have a 94 se 3.0 5-speed. bone stock. when i rev the engine to around 6 grand the engine starts fluttering and ticking like it is a lifter tapping. the idle floats up and down almost stalling out and eventually it will go away. its like when you float a lifter in a v8 after over reving it. is this the same thing. if so why is this engine doing so i havent even hit the rev limiter yet. when the engine is right it runs real strong. this thing is clean. no leaks or smoke. could it be a sensor like a throttle position sensor or egr valve not being able to compensate for the action of the engine. and it has a new fuel filter so thats not it.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 27
simple swap...is it really?? there's nothing else i'd have to replace OR modify in order to for everything to work with the digi-dash? (other sensors, the wiring set-ups, etc.)....just pull my analog dash and simply put the digi dash in and hook it up??...i just want to make sure i dont start it thinking its just nothing to it, and the next thing i know nothing on my dash works lol
and internetautomar, thats part of it too, i'm not sure exactly what i want to do with my college plans, i've been thinking about a CC for a year or two to atleast see if it'd be a fit for me , or simply b/c it'd be ALOT cheaper, that's why i came here to get opinions......you do make alot of sense though, b/c if i go to one of these crazy expensive schools i've been looking at, i doubt i'd do all or any of the stuff i asked about, unless i could get w/e i needed at a decent price and do it myself
Last edited by DBooker_93GXE; Jan 31, 2008 at 07:25 PM.
simple swap...is it really?? there's nothing else i'd have to replace OR modify in order to for everything to work with the digi-dash? (other sensors, the wiring set-ups, etc.)....just pull my analog dash and simply put the digi dash in and hook it up??...i just want to make sure i dont start it thinking its just nothing to it, and the next thing i know nothing on my dash works lol
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1
new here, question
i have 1990 auto with no reverse, wondering what to do with it. Someone said change the fluid or add some trans clean ? Its broke about 4hrs from home. Would sure appreciate any feedback. Thanks
Spoiler light won't light when i Brake
My rear spoiler light won't light up anymore, I've been pulled over for it (2:06am) and got a warningm, I replaced the 2 bulbs and the fuse, there is no burn marks on the wires and nothing that I can see that would cause it, yet it looks like the red plastic cover melted from the last bulb yet I had the ones that the service manual and the owners manual recomended, how could I fix this?
My rear spoiler light won't light up anymore, I've been pulled over for it (2:06am) and got a warningm, I replaced the 2 bulbs and the fuse, there is no burn marks on the wires and nothing that I can see that would cause it, yet it looks like the red plastic cover melted from the last bulb yet I had the ones that the service manual and the owners manual recomended, how could I fix this?
you will probably need to use a test light to probe the wires to find the break.
Good luck!