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12-13-2002, 08:50 AM

#41

Stephen Max

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Originally posted by slammed95
Why so much talk about "stock maximas can't do this"? I don't think this issue was about what stock maximas can do. We have modified our cars, have more power, and better performance.
What's the big deal?

Talking about what stock Maximas can do gives a reference point. For instance, knowing what a stock Max tops out at helps determine how much horsepower your mods are going to have to give in order to get to a higher top speed.

12-13-2002, 02:17 PM

#42

dcmaxclub

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Originally posted by MaximaGTR34
I've mashed my stock auto to the floor for about 7 minutes straight five years ago when it was pretty new. It hit 137, only after a gruelingly long time. It stayed at 137 for about 2 minutes with no more gains whatsoever. There's no way in hell that a stock auto with no mods whatsoever could break much over 140 unless hell froze over. 150 would mean your gauges are just plain broken or inaccurate.

I agree with you. I think the stock may go close to or over 140 but only by a little, since the 5spd was topping out at 144. Since the biggest factor at this point is probably drag, they should be fairly close. But it's definitely not making 150.

12-13-2002, 07:39 PM

#43

Maximum97

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Originally posted by mzmtg
Go ahead and take 3rd gear all the way to redline

I got a 97 auto that is fully stock performance wise and the most i did was 130mph @ 5,600rpm in D. (Now I only got 28,000 miles)

12-13-2002, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by Conrad283

i would definately be scared ****less if i were in the car with someone (not driving) going 150 ...

why can't there be any roads like that up north?

There are a few.

Coming from Mass going into Vermont on I-91 towards where it goes into New Hampshire is FRIGGING GREAT. No traffic, few cops and a couple of huge straights with big guardrails on either side with no exits. Woohooooo.

My car (98SE 5spd w/ H&R's & AGX's) can hit well over 140(a good HUGE downhill). But it doesn't feel real planted to me like a vette. Sorta like it's not meant to run there for long. But be real careful and make sure you're not having to pass anyone at that kind of speed. Check your tire pressures beforehand.

-RMB

12-14-2002, 04:44 AM

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96SE5Spd

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Originally posted by mzmtg

I live in AL, let's meet up. I'll take the pic as you drive 150 in your Auto Maxima.

Don't have an auto bud but your welcome to take a pic of my car doing 150, I can't do it right now but give me a week or so (the car will do 140 and after the VI...well), I'll be passing through Montgomery in a few weeks and it will be my honor to make my car pull 150 down the dolly pardon bridge.

01-12-2003, 01:56 AM

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Velcro

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Originally posted by Conrad283

i was already in motion so i was in second gear ... then when i got to 6000RPM, i turned O/D off and then it skipped over 3rd gear and into 4th

my fav is to shift like a manual and drop her straight down to first, redline all gears.

Bring on the Hondas and the tricked out Cavaleirs

01-12-2003, 02:33 AM

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You're going downhill. That's why you don't feel planted . . . .

Anyways, going downhill on a top speed run doesn't count

I've hit 140+ on flats, and the car could have stayed there all day if it wasn't for the curves.

DW

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Originally posted by rmb

There are a few.

Coming from Mass going into Vermont on I-91 towards where it goes into New Hampshire is FRIGGING GREAT. No traffic, few cops and a couple of huge straights with big guardrails on either side with no exits. Woohooooo.

My car (98SE 5spd w/ H&R's & AGX's) can hit well over 140(a good HUGE downhill). But it doesn't feel real planted to me like a vette. Sorta like it's not meant to run there for long. But be real careful and make sure you're not having to pass anyone at that kind of speed. Check your tire pressures beforehand.

-RMB

01-12-2003, 06:02 AM

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Conrad283

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Originally posted by Velcro

my fav is to shift like a manual and drop her straight down to first, redline all gears.

Bring on the Hondas and the tricked out Cavaleirs .

downshifting an auto is bad for the tranny and it's a