Another Reason I am glad to own a 3rd gen instead of a 4th gen!
02-22-2002, 02:20 AM
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Another Reason I am glad to own a 3rd gen instead of a 4th gen!
I have been peeking in the 4th gen area and it scared me to see how all the modds (Modds I hate) that they make for hondas and other rice are starting to be made for 4th gens and 4th gen people like this
! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.
I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
Hiding from 4th gen owners now
! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
Hiding from 4th gen owners now
02-22-2002, 09:18 AM
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Re: Another Reason I am glad to own a 3rd gen instead of a 4th gen!
Originally posted by JDwyer2821
I have been peeking in the 4th gen area and it scared me to see how all the modds (Modds I hate) that they make for hondas and other rice are starting to be made for 4th gens and 4th gen people like this! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.
I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
DISAGREE.....How about mods like the supercharger and the turbo? huh?
Hiding from 4th gen owners now
I have been peeking in the 4th gen area and it scared me to see how all the modds (Modds I hate) that they make for hondas and other rice are starting to be made for 4th gens and 4th gen people like this
! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
DISAGREE.....How about mods like the supercharger and the turbo? huh?
Hiding from 4th gen owners now
02-22-2002, 09:56 AM
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Re: Re: Another Reason I am glad to own a 3rd gen instead of a 4th gen!
Originally posted by Maximum5spd
DISAGREE.....How about mods like the supercharger and the turbo? huh?
DISAGREE.....How about mods like the supercharger and the turbo? huh?
It seems to me the people who have their minds on performance know exactly what to do, and use mostly Nissan parts, not aftermarket parts. Yet their still putting out the same amount of power? Wierd..
02-22-2002, 10:08 AM
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I disagree, the 4th gens have better mods than 3rd gen and better styling, there is nothing for a 3rd gen out there as far as that goes. All get is a few exhaust mods and an intake!! whooopie!! and I love my car but definately selling it at the end of the year! Not enough to do to it.
02-22-2002, 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by nstymax93
I disagree, the 4th gens have better mods than 3rd gen and better styling,
I disagree, the 4th gens have better mods than 3rd gen and better styling,
Are you sane?
3rd gen styling = timeless
4th gen styling = tired
there is nothing for a 3rd gen out there as far as that goes.
Hmmmm....
Properly valved Tokicos
Y-pipe
Intake
RSB
FSTB
ECU (that actually gains)
5th gen muffler
H4 Headlights (from Maximamike, but I may be wrong on that as of now....it was at one point)
Turbo (doable and less complicated than on a 4th gen)
Show me a VQ turbo that's easy/cheap to do.....
Show me a 4th gen with good gains from an ECU and H4 headlight
availability (the I30 H4 Cefiro upgrade doesn't count)
All get is a few exhaust mods and an intake!! whooopie!! and I love my car but definately selling it at the end of the year! Not enough to do to it.
02-22-2002, 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by nstymax93
our 3rd gens are way too squared for me. I dont like the 3rd gens stock, I do like them lowered with wheels then they look good but still to square fro me! Thats just my opinion though!!!
our 3rd gens are way too squared for me. I dont like the 3rd gens stock, I do like them lowered with wheels then they look good but still to square fro me! Thats just my opinion though!!!
02-22-2002, 12:14 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
H4 Headlights (from Maximamike, but I may be wrong on that as of now....it was at one point)
H4 Headlights (from Maximamike, but I may be wrong on that as of now....it was at one point)
02-22-2002, 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by nstymax93
I disagree, the 4th gens have better mods than 3rd gen and better styling, there is nothing for a 3rd gen out there as far as that goes. All get is a few exhaust mods and an intake!! whooopie!! and I love my car but definately selling it at the end of the year! Not enough to do to it.
I disagree, the 4th gens have better mods than 3rd gen and better styling, there is nothing for a 3rd gen out there as far as that goes. All get is a few exhaust mods and an intake!! whooopie!! and I love my car but definately selling it at the end of the year! Not enough to do to it.
02-22-2002, 01:40 PM
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Re: Another Reason I am glad to own a 3rd gen instead of a 4th gen!
Originally posted by JDwyer2821
I have been peeking in the 4th gen area and it scared me to see how all the modds (Modds I hate) that they make for hondas and other rice are starting to be made for 4th gens and 4th gen people like this! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.
I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
I have been peeking in the 4th gen area and it scared me to see how all the modds (Modds I hate) that they make for hondas and other rice are starting to be made for 4th gens and 4th gen people like this
! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
02-23-2002, 08:59 AM
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That's a good point about the cupholders........probably the most irritating thing on the 3rd gen, next to the automatic seatbelts and the ubiquitous button that you have to push to get the key out......
And the good cupholders only came on the 97-99 models.....
And the good cupholders only came on the 97-99 models.....
02-23-2002, 09:02 AM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
That's a good point about the cupholders........probably the most irritating thing on the 3rd gen, next to the automatic seatbelts and the ubiquitous button that you have to push to get the key out......
And the good cupholders only came on the 97-99 models.....
That's a good point about the cupholders........probably the most irritating thing on the 3rd gen, next to the automatic seatbelts and the ubiquitous button that you have to push to get the key out......
And the good cupholders only came on the 97-99 models.....
i agree
02-23-2002, 10:19 AM
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Originally posted by SEguy182
i agree
i agree
02-23-2002, 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by Aphrodisiac
Maybe I need to get my eyes checked or something but I swear looking at my Maxima from the front I can see a definite resemblence with the 3rd gens and the R32+
(sold bold front)
Maybe I need to get my eyes checked or something but I swear looking at my Maxima from the front I can see a definite resemblence with the 3rd gens and the R32+
(sold bold front)
03-24-2002, 04:10 PM
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maybe it's just me but i think the best maxima out there is the 5th gen. True that they have a nasty *** but minus the *** i think the 5th rocks. As for the 3rd gen, well it's nice but i guess it's just abit too boxy. But hey i habe a 3rd gen myself so i guess it can't be all that bad right
03-24-2002, 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by maxima_dumby
maybe it's just me but i think the best maxima out there is the 5th gen. True that they have a nasty *** but minus the *** i think the 5th rocks. As for the 3rd gen, well it's nice but i guess it's just abit too boxy. But hey i habe a 3rd gen myself so i guess it can't be all that bad right
maybe it's just me but i think the best maxima out there is the 5th gen. True that they have a nasty *** but minus the *** i think the 5th rocks. As for the 3rd gen, well it's nice but i guess it's just abit too boxy. But hey i habe a 3rd gen myself so i guess it can't be all that bad right
03-24-2002, 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by JDwyer2821
once you get out of newbie status there a place on the wall for you
once you get out of newbie status there a place on the wall for you
03-24-2002, 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by maxima_dumby
well there is just so much you can post without making yourself look like an a$$ or have someone flame you for not searching. God us newbie live in a harsh world.
well there is just so much you can post without making yourself look like an a$$ or have someone flame you for not searching. God us newbie live in a harsh world.
03-24-2002, 08:27 PM
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well we tell them to search, so they search. then they find a nice old thread that if they were here a few months ago, they would have replied to...so in there postwhorish little way they try to up their newbie status, show they searched and pw all at the same time. gotta hand it to them...
03-24-2002, 08:32 PM
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Well I love my third gen
And I hate the bubble but 4th gen look, but there are far more choices for aftermarket performance parts (not just the ricy no-HP adding crap).
Also, Nissan is beginning to discontinue a lot of stuff for our car (This is very distrubing).
Also, you can't get a decent body kit, that does make your car look like a 2nd gen
Also, Nissan is beginning to discontinue a lot of stuff for our car (This is very distrubing).
Also, you can't get a decent body kit, that does make your car look like a 2nd gen
03-24-2002, 08:35 PM
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to alol the newbies: just donate, then u can feel important ...i do like the look of a 3rd gen stock, but when i went to a meet and saw some 4th gens w/ kits, niiiiice...however, ive never driven a 4th gen so dont really have much input....hmmmmm
...i do like the look of a 3rd gen stock, but when i went to a meet and saw some 4th gens w/ kits, niiiiice...however, ive never driven a 4th gen so dont really have much input....hmmmmm
03-24-2002, 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by Maximajism94se
to alol the newbies: just donate, then u can feel important ...i do like the look of a 3rd gen stock, but when i went to a meet and saw some 4th gens w/ kits, niiiiice...however, ive never driven a 4th gen so dont really have much input....hmmmmm
to alol the newbies: just donate, then u can feel important
...i do like the look of a 3rd gen stock, but when i went to a meet and saw some 4th gens w/ kits, niiiiice...however, ive never driven a 4th gen so dont really have much input....hmmmmm
03-25-2002, 04:24 AM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
That's a good point about the cupholders........probably the most irritating thing on the 3rd gen, next to the automatic seatbelts and the ubiquitous button that you have to push to get the key out......
And the good cupholders only came on the 97-99 models.....
That's a good point about the cupholders........probably the most irritating thing on the 3rd gen, next to the automatic seatbelts and the ubiquitous button that you have to push to get the key out......
And the good cupholders only came on the 97-99 models.....
And I third that cupholder thing... I miss cupholders, but that's about it
Now I just wedge my bottle of soda between the seat belt and the center console!
03-25-2002, 05:18 AM
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Originally posted by JDwyer2821
Just wait in till you sell your 3rd Gen. and get a 4th Gen., My friend did that and he misses 5 speed VE and it is annoying to drive in his Max because there's always something rattling or squeaky Plus there is always something small wrong with it on parts that Nissan got cheap on and did bad quality on. I wont even compare the bubble but to are high class 3rd Gen. Max's. This is why this is my second 3rd gen
Just wait in till you sell your 3rd Gen. and get a 4th Gen., My friend did that and he misses 5 speed VE and it is annoying to drive in his Max because there's always something rattling or squeaky Plus there is always something small wrong with it on parts that Nissan got cheap on and did bad quality on. I wont even compare the bubble but to are high class 3rd Gen. Max's. This is why this is my second 3rd gen
03-25-2002, 05:56 AM
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Originally posted by 90MaxMan
No way dude, my 3rd Gen does so many wierd things it drives me insane. Right now it seems to have a hard time shifting between 1, 2 and three.. it shakes vigoroursly when going 80+... The spoiler is about to pop off the trunk... oh boy, I should stop.
No way dude, my 3rd Gen does so many wierd things it drives me insane. Right now it seems to have a hard time shifting between 1, 2 and three.. it shakes vigoroursly when going 80+... The spoiler is about to pop off the trunk... oh boy, I should stop.
and get your alingment check and/or get your wheels balanced.
03-25-2002, 05:57 AM
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Re: Another Reason I am glad to own a 3rd gen instead of a 4th gen!
Originally posted by JDwyer2821
I have been peeking in the 4th gen area and it scared me to see how all the modds (Modds I hate) that they make for hondas and other rice are starting to be made for 4th gens and 4th gen people like this! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.
I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
I have been peeking in the 4th gen area and it scared me to see how all the modds (Modds I hate) that they make for hondas and other rice are starting to be made for 4th gens and 4th gen people like this
! Now us 3rd gen owners have to be differant because we have to make are own modds like the headlight convs and stuff, but where as 4th gens they are all mostly staying on the same path.I am Happy that we 3rd gen owners have more class and less rice
03-25-2002, 05:58 AM
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Originally posted by 90MaxMan
No way dude, my 3rd Gen does so many wierd things it drives me insane. Right now it seems to have a hard time shifting between 1, 2 and three.. it shakes vigoroursly when going 80+... The spoiler is about to pop off the trunk... oh boy, I should stop.
No way dude, my 3rd Gen does so many wierd things it drives me insane. Right now it seems to have a hard time shifting between 1, 2 and three.. it shakes vigoroursly when going 80+... The spoiler is about to pop off the trunk... oh boy, I should stop.