my max has 120k miles on it and i was wondering when is too many miles to be doing hard driving (burnouts, 1/4 mile runs at the track, and taking it to redline). im not saying that i plan on hitting the redline everyday, but i do have a 5spd and i like to take advantage of what ive got. i just dont want to worry about mechanical breakdowns or any engine problems caused directly with this type of driving, because i dont think the parents would be to pleased with that. so has 120k already reached the limit and i should be granny driving, or do i have have a few more miles to go before i should worry about something breaking. also i just got my liscence so if this is a retarded question go easy on me.

also who has a high milage engine but still takes it to the track every now and then, and have you had problems before.

 

108K and still driving it like I stole it! the proof:
www.cardomain.com/id/spaniaird

I recommend X1-R additive.
www.x1r.com

 

Dont use any additives...Switch to synthetic, change your Oil religiously, buy a MEVI/JWT-ECU and enjoy the VQ past redline

-matt

 

nice wheely

 

I have 155k with Mobil1 oil and it wraps to redline perfectly... don't be afraid.

Adam

 

Man, talk about compression in the corner. Don't worry about the driving style issue. Import cars can handle all kinds of abuse. If you had a Sunfire of something it would be a different story.

 

Your car rocks!!!!

Got any vid of the car and driver in action?

 

Almost 300K miles and I drive the crap out of it daily.

 

180k miles and I just ran a new personal best at the dragstrip last weekend.

 

148 and going strong. I do have one concern. I have an auto so that might be the cause, I don't know. But everytime I floor it and get to oh, 5500 RPMs or so and take it to the redline, the engine makes a bit of a different noise. I can't really explain it, but I let my dad listen and he said it might be the valves since their going so fast. *shrug* any ideas as to what it is or what I could do to fix it, or is that normal?

 

i would not say its normal......but no clue as to what it is or could be. sorry

 

Thanks! I friggin love my car...

I got alot of vids but unfortunately, they are not digital- just Hi-8 so I cant email or get em hosted. Which is too bad because I got a few sick @ss laps that would be fun for people to see. Also 2 sweet spins!

 

If you can put them on your PC let me know, I can host them.

 

vq30de----tough as nails !

150,000 thousand

 

Cool- I just ordered a analog - usb converter for around $25 bucks... It would be totally worth it to show off what the Max can do on racetracks!

 

thank god, I thought everyone was going to say "WTF is wrong with you? Your gonna kill yoru car!!" my car has 143,000miles, I run it like a mother, I just installed some y-pipes, and UDP, feels strong than ever. What can you guys advise I do to it, to keep it like new? Also how do I get rid of rust, and road salt. I bought this car, and has **** load of rust underneath and in the engine bay. I want to clean it, and and keep the rust from spreading.(car orginally from Chicago, now in Extreme south texas, where the weather is HOT every fukin day.)

 

Some people think just going full synthetic oil is the key... I do that but personally I really like this stuff:

www.x1r.com

 

My first time seeing Slipstreams on a Maxima awesome car and pix!

 

Spaniard, thats pretty hot.

oh yea.. 180k and riding hard.

 

OMG 300K Thats Crazy

 

I've got 379000 mls with mobil 1 every 3-4k miles and it gets driven hard almost every day as a matter of fact i had it up to 135 mph last week with ease. About 2 months ago 5th gear went so i had the shop change just that gear along with the bearings ($600). Tranny also has mobil 1

 

nice car! mannnn that looks fun...

 

If you are interested in the Slipstreams, I think the best spot to get em is

www.machiii.net

$450 a set with shipping included for 15"
$500 for 16" and at only 13.5 lbs... hard to beat that deal.

For those who are feeling wealthy (I was) consider SSR type C 16x7.5 at 12.8 lbs. for around $1100. Darn nice looking wheels...(on sale @ tirerack for $259)

PS thanks for the kudos -

 

I thought you were saying they were $500/rim until I looked on the site. I was gonna say you're a dumbass. That is a great price for a 12Ib rim. Doesn't Ceasar have the SSR's in that size. No wonder he's so quick.

 

I LOVE how slipstreams look on Hondas, always have. I honestly didn't know they made them in 5 lug, but now that I know I will probably be getting these in Summer...they make the 5 lug slipstreams in all the colors they make the 4 lug rite? I'm pretty set on getting black tho..

 

I think it was said in a thread somewhere by someone " vq30de are indestructible but the transmission is temporary."

 

Id trade em in a new york minute for the SSRs- I see you have them on the way! Lucky you!
SSRs look 5x as good in my opinion. Just a beautiful wheel. Only drawback might be someone agrees to the point that they jack em off ya!
The best wheels that I have seen anywhere... you can go up to 245 width. And they are 12.8 lbs in 16x7.5 WOW! (Im assuming thats the wheel you got?_

Have you seen this site?
http://www.speedstar.co.jp/collectio...e_c/index.html

The black car (is that a skyline?) looks SOOOOOOOOO tight its beyond sick.

 

Is switching to full synthetic oil at 144K a good idea? I thought it can cause your car to smoke like hell if you have high mileage.

To stay on topic though. Car pushing 145K and I drive it like crazy sometimes. Car still pulls awesome. Intake and Ypipe and I think the engine is thanking me more everyday.

And Spainard that is bad ***. Always wanted to race at Laguna Seca. While the Maxima is no where near the best AutoX car it looks bad *** there.

 

Thanks!!! Much appreciated!

Im getting an analog /digital converter so I can post the videos if I can find a host- Believe me theres a few laps that will make your jaw hit the tarmac.

 

I can host for you, just email me anytime.

 

Spaniard, how fast were you taking that, i dont think id eve have the ***** to do that

 

S15 Silvia

 

If you are talking about the background pic- probably around 60? And its not so much guts as practice..

 

That is one fine car..

 

Dang I want 2 go road racing....

 

Sorry to ask, but those SSR (type C) rims run how much for some 17's???(does that include tire and shipping>?) I think they look really tight, almost like the Nismo Rims, I would love if they have them in silver, or aluminum finish, white is cool too.

 

355 each.. big $$$- no tire, no shipping incl.

www.tirerack.com ?

 

Actually, I need to update my sig. They are sitting in my room; mostly so I can look at them and take in the shear beauty. I can't post pics on my homepage though because cardomain isn't working well. I'll probably put them on in two weeks. Snow + summer kumho's = going nowhere.

I actually got them for $295/rim. Tirerack fu cked up on my original order. Let me explain. I ordered O.Z. Supperleggeras in anthracite. I called them to place the order because they had been removed from the website. They explained that they were removed because O.Z. stopped producing them in anthracite. I was ****ed but they said they still had 3 in Indianna and one in Ohio. Well the one from Ohio was mismarked. They showed up at my door...the first one I unwrapped was the wrong color. I was like, "**** fu ck." Called up Tirerack. They said I could send 'em back full refund. I said there was nothing else in my pricerange with comprable weight and style. I suggested the SSR's but also added that they were too much $$$. I was speaking with Dexter and he said he could give 'em to me for a little more than cost because of my troubles. Bottom line is I paid $1600 instead of $1800 and I got a 2Ib lighter rim.

 

Are they as nice up close and personal?

What size?? 17 or 16?

 

I got em on PC... Can you help me out with some hosting??

Thanks!