wiper switch mod?
10-12-2002, 03:42 PM
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wiper switch mod?
Something i've been thinking about ever since the heavy summer rains....now rehashed due to the soggy weather.
Appaerently, in japan, there is only three typres of rain: Somewhat misty and drisly; moderate; and heavy rain. Why else would we have this stupid chois of three settings on the wipers? there isn't even a "mist" setting, where you just tap the bar. So, i was thinking, what is i just replaced the stock, 3-setting switch to a different one, possibly even one made by GM, which offers twelve million different intermittent settings for their wipers. Granted, I doubt the american parts would get along with the japanese parts, but what if i lifted the switch from an infiniti? the two cars are close enough as it is. See, i think that if i used a GM, or maybe toyota or even mazda part, i'd have to replace the wiper switch, pump, motor, relays, and a whole bunch of wiring. But, an infiniti, or even another max switch, would be like a plug-and-play mod. I don't know what the wipers are like on other peoples' maximas. If there are different types of wiper switches on 4th gens, maybe that would work better. Any input is appreciated.
Appaerently, in japan, there is only three typres of rain: Somewhat misty and drisly; moderate; and heavy rain. Why else would we have this stupid chois of three settings on the wipers? there isn't even a "mist" setting, where you just tap the bar. So, i was thinking, what is i just replaced the stock, 3-setting switch to a different one, possibly even one made by GM, which offers twelve million different intermittent settings for their wipers. Granted, I doubt the american parts would get along with the japanese parts, but what if i lifted the switch from an infiniti? the two cars are close enough as it is. See, i think that if i used a GM, or maybe toyota or even mazda part, i'd have to replace the wiper switch, pump, motor, relays, and a whole bunch of wiring. But, an infiniti, or even another max switch, would be like a plug-and-play mod. I don't know what the wipers are like on other peoples' maximas. If there are different types of wiper switches on 4th gens, maybe that would work better. Any input is appreciated.
10-12-2002, 03:54 PM
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I dont feel like reading this post, but im guessing that you want to make ur stock wipers into variable setting wipers. Here is a write up
HERE
Seeing that your a n00b, if you havent seen them here are some useful maxima modding sites:
Maximadriver
Vq Power
HERE
Seeing that your a n00b, if you havent seen them here are some useful maxima modding sites:
Maximadriver
Vq Power
10-12-2002, 05:51 PM
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My mom's old altima had 3 settings too. I never expected it would make it's way onto the maxima's of the same period.
How much did they save by not using the intermittent stock?...
The 2k2's have intermittent wipers standard.
How much did they save by not using the intermittent stock?...
The 2k2's have intermittent wipers standard.
10-12-2002, 05:58 PM
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Originally posted by soopermax02
My mom's old altima had 3 settings too. I never expected it would make it's way onto the maxima's of the same period.
How much did they save by not using the intermittent stock?...
The 2k2's have intermittent wipers standard.
My mom's old altima had 3 settings too. I never expected it would make it's way onto the maxima's of the same period.
How much did they save by not using the intermittent stock?...
The 2k2's have intermittent wipers standard.
10-13-2002, 01:07 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by BBaker025
I dont feel like reading this post, but im guessing that you want to make ur stock wipers into variable setting wipers. Here is a write up
HERE
Seeing that your a n00b, if you havent seen them here are some useful maxima modding sites:
i wasn't aware of vqpower.com, and maximadriver has nothing about it. Thanks for pointng me in the right direction.
I dont feel like reading this post, but im guessing that you want to make ur stock wipers into variable setting wipers. Here is a write up
HERE
Seeing that your a n00b, if you havent seen them here are some useful maxima modding sites:
i wasn't aware of vqpower.com, and maximadriver has nothing about it. Thanks for pointng me in the right direction.
10-13-2002, 06:50 AM
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Originally posted by geo1317
the only models that didnt have the intermittent where the GXE's without the C&C pkg, all others have the intermittent.
the only models that didnt have the intermittent where the GXE's without the C&C pkg, all others have the intermittent.
10-13-2002, 07:11 AM
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Originally posted by 99maxi
really?? my 99 Se with leather does not have it..
really?? my 99 Se with leather does not have it..
Although I find it odd that an SE with the leather option wouldn't also have the S&C package!
10-13-2002, 01:07 PM
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My 96 GXE has the variable.
But don't take not having it as a bad thing. Just like German supercars with no cup holders, your car is a true drivers car with the emphaisis placed on the driving exprience. Your car was not designed for soccer moms, just the real hard core driving enthusiast
How that makes it better 
But don't take not having it as a bad thing. Just like German supercars with no cup holders, your car is a true drivers car with the emphaisis placed on the driving exprience. Your car was not designed for soccer moms, just the real hard core driving enthusiast
How that makes it better
10-13-2002, 02:43 PM
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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=114763
once you get the part...there you go for the install.
once you get the part...there you go for the install.
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