Drove a '03 6spd= its a BEAST
02-07-2003, 07:24 PM
#1
Drove a '03 6spd= its a BEAST
yup. fast as hell. i dont know. i like the exterior better than 4th gen, the engine better than 4th gen, but for some reason I think I still like my car better.
Someone needs to explain this to me...
Mustang Cobra and CL-S wanted to "PLAY" on the way home. Clutch break in sucks. BTW Mustang (older body style) didnt impress me at ALL. He tried to dust me, but if I was revving it out, which i wasnt, im sure i coulda kept up. I think he couldnt drive, he missed 3rd pretty bad.
Someone needs to explain this to me...
Mustang Cobra and CL-S wanted to "PLAY" on the way home. Clutch break in sucks. BTW Mustang (older body style) didnt impress me at ALL. He tried to dust me, but if I was revving it out, which i wasnt, im sure i coulda kept up. I think he couldnt drive, he missed 3rd pretty bad.
02-07-2003, 07:27 PM
#2
Car&Driver and Motor Trend both this month tested the 04 - both had 1/4 mile times slower than the 03 max.
You were imagining things....or you've just never driven an 03, I suppose.
You were imagining things....or you've just never driven an 03, I suppose.
02-07-2003, 07:32 PM
#3
Originally posted by iansw
Car&Driver and Motor Trend both this month tested the 04 - both had 1/4 mile times slower than the 03 max.
You were imagining things....or you've just never driven an 03, I suppose.
Car&Driver and Motor Trend both this month tested the 04 - both had 1/4 mile times slower than the 03 max.
You were imagining things....or you've just never driven an 03, I suppose.
02-07-2003, 08:13 PM
#4
Originally posted by luckee2bhere
Im not quite sure what you are saying in your post...I've never driven an 04 which I dont even think are on the lots yet....and i was saying that the 03 was faster than my Max...
Im not quite sure what you are saying in your post...I've never driven an 04 which I dont even think are on the lots yet....and i was saying that the 03 was faster than my Max...
02-07-2003, 08:22 PM
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Yea I read that article on the 04 Max in Car and Driver. It does the 1/4 in 15 flat and 0-60 in low sixes. I was very dissapointed when I read this. They gave it 10more hp for a total of 265hp and 255 lb ft but it's slower!?! Oh it does weigh 3,550 pounds. That's most likely the only reason it's slower. I also HATE how it looks. Nissan made it look like the Altima!! That sux. Should'nt they make the Altima look like the Maxima since the Max has always been better in everything. I just don't get it.
02-07-2003, 08:48 PM
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Originally posted by iansw
Man, you're such a post *****, mecca.....
Why don't you go install a Twin Turbo or something?
Man, you're such a post *****, mecca.....
Why don't you go install a Twin Turbo or something?
02-07-2003, 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by iansw
Man, you're such a post *****, mecca.....
Why don't you go install a Twin Turbo or something?
Man, you're such a post *****, mecca.....
Why don't you go install a Twin Turbo or something?
02-07-2003, 09:44 PM
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Re: Drove a '03 6spd= its a BEAST
Originally posted by luckee2bhere
yup. fast as hell. i dont know. i like the exterior better than 4th gen, the engine better than 4th gen, but for some reason I think I still like my car better.
Someone needs to explain this to me...
Mustang Cobra and CL-S wanted to "PLAY" on the way home. Clutch break in sucks. BTW Mustang (older body style) didnt impress me at ALL. He tried to dust me, but if I was revving it out, which i wasnt, im sure i coulda kept up. I think he couldnt drive, he missed 3rd pretty bad.
yup. fast as hell. i dont know. i like the exterior better than 4th gen, the engine better than 4th gen, but for some reason I think I still like my car better.
Someone needs to explain this to me...
Mustang Cobra and CL-S wanted to "PLAY" on the way home. Clutch break in sucks. BTW Mustang (older body style) didnt impress me at ALL. He tried to dust me, but if I was revving it out, which i wasnt, im sure i coulda kept up. I think he couldnt drive, he missed 3rd pretty bad.
), and it's fun to compare the two. The '95 feels more nimble (not sure it actually is, since I have an RSB and FSTB on the 2k3), smaller and quicker. But boy, the 2k3 is all engine - the difference in torque down low is huge, and the HP diff is still noticeable at highway speeds. Both cool cars, and it's fun to drive the '95 and think "wow, it'll STILL beat most of the cars on the road". Wish my freakin' 2k3 could turn around in less than a football field; the turning radius is about the same as a bus
02-07-2003, 10:37 PM
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Re: Re: Drove a '03 6spd= its a BEAST
Originally posted by Maximax2
Been driving both the 2k3 and '95 lately (getting the '95 fixed up to sell ), and it's fun to compare the two. The '95 feels more nimble (not sure it actually is, since I have an RSB and FSTB on the 2k3), smaller and quicker. But boy, the 2k3 is all engine - the difference in torque down low is huge, and the HP diff is still noticeable at highway speeds. Both cool cars, and it's fun to drive the '95 and think "wow, it'll STILL beat most of the cars on the road".
Wish my freakin' 2k3 could turn around in less than a football field; the turning radius is about the same as a bus
Been driving both the 2k3 and '95 lately (getting the '95 fixed up to sell
), and it's fun to compare the two. The '95 feels more nimble (not sure it actually is, since I have an RSB and FSTB on the 2k3), smaller and quicker. But boy, the 2k3 is all engine - the difference in torque down low is huge, and the HP diff is still noticeable at highway speeds. Both cool cars, and it's fun to drive the '95 and think "wow, it'll STILL beat most of the cars on the road". Wish my freakin' 2k3 could turn around in less than a football field; the turning radius is about the same as a bus
02-07-2003, 10:57 PM
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Last weekend I got to compare my modified 96 SE (UDP, MEVI, revised stock airbox, 2k1 muffler, y-pipe) to VQman's stock 2003 6 speed HLSD. Granted it was his first time at the track and it was hot out, but his 03 ran a 14.99@94mph and mine ran a 14.87@94mph. His 60 foots were .2 of second off mine which will account for some of the ET, but the MPH will pretty stay the same even if his 60 foots improve. He got 94mph and I got 94mph. In my eyes, the 3.5 VQs biggest advantage is it's ability to overcome a bog off the line. The 4th gen is significantly slower off the line if you bog it. It took me a crap load of mods to get me where I'm at, but at least I'm neck and neck with the 3.5VQs. There's also a G35 sedan in our group that I consistently outrun at the track too (his best that date was 15.0). I've got a JWT ECU on the way which will allow me to take full advantage of the MEVI. I can't wait to walk away from these 3.5 VQs.
I did sit in the 6 speed and it's much nicer than I remember the 5th gens being. It's a black SE with black leather. I wish my 4th gen had all the aminities (sp) of the 5th gen.
Dave
I did sit in the 6 speed and it's much nicer than I remember the 5th gens being. It's a black SE with black leather. I wish my 4th gen had all the aminities (sp) of the 5th gen.
Dave
02-08-2003, 12:23 AM
#14
Originally posted by Dave B
I can't wait to walk away from these 3.5 VQs.
Dave
I can't wait to walk away from these 3.5 VQs.
Dave
02-08-2003, 12:28 AM
#16
Originally posted by luckee2bhere
dude maybe its just because im drunk but i swear your name looks like "making a bowl"
you a pothead focker?
dude maybe its just because im drunk but i swear your name looks like "making a bowl"
you a pothead focker?
02-08-2003, 12:31 AM
#17
Originally posted by TheMax95
Yea I read that article on the 04 Max in Car and Driver. It does the 1/4 in 15 flat and 0-60 in low sixes. I was very dissapointed when I read this. They gave it 10more hp for a total of 265hp and 255 lb ft but it's slower!?! Oh it does weigh 3,550 pounds. That's most likely the only reason it's slower. I also HATE how it looks. Nissan made it look like the Altima!! That sux. Should'nt they make the Altima look like the Maxima since the Max has always been better in everything. I just don't get it.
Yea I read that article on the 04 Max in Car and Driver. It does the 1/4 in 15 flat and 0-60 in low sixes. I was very dissapointed when I read this. They gave it 10more hp for a total of 265hp and 255 lb ft but it's slower!?! Oh it does weigh 3,550 pounds. That's most likely the only reason it's slower. I also HATE how it looks. Nissan made it look like the Altima!! That sux. Should'nt they make the Altima look like the Maxima since the Max has always been better in everything. I just don't get it.
'03 MAX=
'04 MAX=
02-08-2003, 12:33 AM
#18
Originally posted by meccanoble
the name's *******! and yes i am a pot head...matter of fact, i'm blazed right now
the name's *******! and yes i am a pot head...matter of fact, i'm blazed right now
02-08-2003, 12:49 AM
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Originally posted by luckee2bhere
Not to take anything away from your kill or anything...but that dude cant drive worth ****...i drove my '98 to a 15.0 stock first time to the track...no doubt if i went again i wouldve hit a 14.9....theres no way an '03 should be hitting 14.9
Not to take anything away from your kill or anything...but that dude cant drive worth ****...i drove my '98 to a 15.0 stock first time to the track...no doubt if i went again i wouldve hit a 14.9....theres no way an '03 should be hitting 14.9
Dave
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