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11-19-2004, 11:35 AM
#44
prelude....honestly the ONLY honda i would ever get. I love them so much and they are beasts on the highway. There's a newest generation turbo'ed manual raping cats in my area. Much respect. But as far as raw power, the maxima will definitely please u.
If u r going for performance, i think u need to decide if u going all out (FI), or all motor.
You will get different mods depending on what u plan to go. Some will be unnecessary, some u will have to sell to upgrade later. If you are impatient like most of us, only work on mods that give u most power cause it makes no sense investing 500 on a 2.5" catback just to sell it 6 months from now for 250 and buy a 3"....
anyway, welcome
If u r going for performance, i think u need to decide if u going all out (FI), or all motor.
You will get different mods depending on what u plan to go. Some will be unnecessary, some u will have to sell to upgrade later. If you are impatient like most of us, only work on mods that give u most power cause it makes no sense investing 500 on a 2.5" catback just to sell it 6 months from now for 250 and buy a 3"....
anyway, welcome
11-19-2004, 12:47 PM
#46
welcome, 4gengxe. me and my two younger brothers all got the 4gen maxima's these cars are some beefy tor-kers. i got the 95 5-speed, and it's faster than the 95 and 96 auto's that my brothers have. we recently just did a bunch of exhaust mods. 2 weeks ago, i toasted the clutch street racing with my brother. now i put on the spec stage 2 clutch kit. and today, i'll receive the stillen flywheel. it's going to be some real fun after all.
also, be very careful if you find a 95 5-speed. check the production date and make sure you get the one after march/95. that way you can have obd II and can easily replace the fidanza flywheel if you ever get to it. fidanza doesn't make flywheels for the earlier 95 maxima's. i get stillen because i got the ealier maxima's and it cost me almost 150 bucks more. be careful!
also, be very careful if you find a 95 5-speed. check the production date and make sure you get the one after march/95. that way you can have obd II and can easily replace the fidanza flywheel if you ever get to it. fidanza doesn't make flywheels for the earlier 95 maxima's. i get stillen because i got the ealier maxima's and it cost me almost 150 bucks more. be careful!
11-19-2004, 01:02 PM
#47
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hokay, i just read all taht stuff and i gotta respond to some of it.....as for the H23A1, it came stock in my car before i got the H22A1....as far as power, for a 4 banger its got some torque at 156 ft lbs. and the HP is pretty close at 160 and they do 15.7 in a 1/4 and about 7.7-7.8 for 0 to 60.....but i have to agree the VQ30 had mad torque over the VTEC prelude engine, but its not that hard when youve got two more cylinders, its 2.2 vs 3.0 litres.......i appreciate all the welcoming and i figured id get flamed more for having been into hondas.....the insurance adjuster came by today and i wont know how much money ill be getting until probably monday.....i just remembered that i took pictures of my car the day after it was hit so enjoy the smashed up honda.....
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11-19-2004, 01:19 PM
#48
wow they totalled the prelude? doesn't look that bad but the value of the car must be very low now or something. anyways.....i have 97 maxima 5spd se, and i have no regrets, i should have gone with this as my 1st car.
11-19-2004, 03:34 PM
#50
if you don't want to spend big bucks buying a maxima. look into the 95-96's. they will run you under 4000 bucks around 100k miles. i got my 95 5-speed at 3700 with 120k miles. it runs like a new car. i've been abusing the F out of it and it is still running strong. the clutch burned, of course. it's just me racing so much.
the major downside with the 95-96 models is the looks. i'd rather getting one of those nicely modified 97-99 bumpers. those are some dream bumpers. but you'll be paying a little more for 97-99's max. also, there are rumors i heard about the 95 5-speed being faster than the rest of the 4 gens. i don't know what to say. so far, my car feels more power than my brother's 95 and 96 auto's. but they've got the auto's. not a great comparison. i love 5-speed.
the major downside with the 95-96 models is the looks. i'd rather getting one of those nicely modified 97-99 bumpers. those are some dream bumpers. but you'll be paying a little more for 97-99's max. also, there are rumors i heard about the 95 5-speed being faster than the rest of the 4 gens. i don't know what to say. so far, my car feels more power than my brother's 95 and 96 auto's. but they've got the auto's. not a great comparison. i love 5-speed.
11-19-2004, 04:10 PM
#51
The rumors are just that. There is no appreciable difference between 4th gens, other than the fact that a stock 95 GXE is lighter than, say a loaded 99 SE or GLE. The later model years also have more emissions equipment but Nissan did a good job; I really don't think there's a significant difference (unless it is a California spec). The fastest stock Maxima on record is a 97.
11-20-2004, 06:00 AM
#53
Originally Posted by BORQUA79
I dont mean to twist the knife thats in your gut, but..... I love the crushed honda pics... Hee hee.... Dont worry your moving on up...
11-20-2004, 07:18 AM
#55
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Originally Posted by Cheezwiz
for suggesting clear corners.A factory stock '96 Acura Integra GS-R is good for 15.7. Fast by Honda standards I hear. I hate Hondas so much. I don't know how so many kids got the idea wedged into their head that Hondas are hot-rods.
y do u hate honda so much , dont let stupid ricers be a factor in ur decision about hondas
11-20-2004, 07:26 AM
#56
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Originally Posted by meccanoble
prelude....honestly the ONLY honda i would ever get. I love them so much and they are beasts on the highway. There's a newest generation turbo'ed manual raping cats in my area. Much respect. But as far as raw power, the maxima will definitely please u.
If u r going for performance, i think u need to decide if u going all out (FI), or all motor.
You will get different mods depending on what u plan to go. Some will be unnecessary, some u will have to sell to upgrade later. If you are impatient like most of us, only work on mods that give u most power cause it makes no sense investing 500 on a 2.5" catback just to sell it 6 months from now for 250 and buy a 3"....
anyway, welcome
If u r going for performance, i think u need to decide if u going all out (FI), or all motor.
You will get different mods depending on what u plan to go. Some will be unnecessary, some u will have to sell to upgrade later. If you are impatient like most of us, only work on mods that give u most power cause it makes no sense investing 500 on a 2.5" catback just to sell it 6 months from now for 250 and buy a 3"....
anyway, welcome
are u talking of the red prelude with the carbon fiber hood
11-20-2004, 07:45 AM
#57
Man, some of you need to think two or three times before you click "Post Reply". He came to us with an open mind and I saw numerous Honda bashing posts and even one that was glad his car was totaled...WTF is wrong with you?? Imagine your Max getting ruined and someone saying they're glad it happened.
Anyway, it's good to see another 4th gen owner. Our engines are good for a whole lot of power but just watch your tranny. There're a lot of guys on here who know 4th gens in and out and we're starting to see more extreme mods being done like 3.5L swaps.
~THT
Anyway, it's good to see another 4th gen owner. Our engines are good for a whole lot of power but just watch your tranny. There're a lot of guys on here who know 4th gens in and out and we're starting to see more extreme mods being done like 3.5L swaps.
~THT
11-20-2004, 12:19 PM
#58
yup, everything in the vq engine setup was perfect in my view. but manual clutches sure does suck A$$. i just can't believe it burned so easily. drivin 5-speeds since 5 years ago, never burned a clutch till this one. just can't believe it. it's a "big bucks" loss.
and don't worry about those bashing you about coming from the honda's club. i was one, too. i drove a civic for a year, then acura legend for 2 years (that car is powerful too and stock handling was much better than maxima's) and now i am driving the 5 speed maxima. loving the torque but hate the "boat" suspensions. change them first.
one thing you'll have to consider before posting: search, search, and search, before you post anything. the "senior" wiseguys in this forum always blast their spits at you for re-posting and stuff. most of the time, you should just ignore some of the negative comments because they are just trying to add post points. that's really stupid. but there are always guys that are really helpful. i usually pm those guys or write emails for help.
and don't worry about those bashing you about coming from the honda's club. i was one, too. i drove a civic for a year, then acura legend for 2 years (that car is powerful too and stock handling was much better than maxima's) and now i am driving the 5 speed maxima. loving the torque but hate the "boat" suspensions. change them first.
one thing you'll have to consider before posting: search, search, and search, before you post anything. the "senior" wiseguys in this forum always blast their spits at you for re-posting and stuff. most of the time, you should just ignore some of the negative comments because they are just trying to add post points. that's really stupid. but there are always guys that are really helpful. i usually pm those guys or write emails for help.
11-20-2004, 11:47 PM
#59
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
That is a d!ck thing to say. How would you feel if someone told you they loved seeing pictures of your POS altezza lights crushed. Jesus Christ what is wrong with you people. The guy's car which he has put lots of work into gets totalled and you say you are glad to see it. Those of you who said that type of stuff are idiots. Think before you type.
11-21-2004, 12:01 AM
#60
Call me oversensitive if you want, but I know if someone said that type of junk to me about a car I've put $10,000 into in addition to the cost of the car, I'd react. It's just retarded saying "hey glad your car got smashed, it gave me a good laugh." Plain and simple. It's like saying "hey I'm glad your dog got run over, I never liked that kind of dog anyways" or "hey I heard you got fired today... I never liked your job anyways" to someone's face.
11-21-2004, 12:21 AM
#61
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
Call me oversensitive if you want, but I know if someone said that type of junk to me about a car I've put $10,000 into in addition to the cost of the car, I'd react. It's just retarded saying "hey glad your car got smashed, it gave me a good laugh." Plain and simple. It's like saying "hey I'm glad your dog got run over, I never liked that kind of dog anyways" or "hey I heard you got fired today... I never liked your job anyways" to someone's face.
Second 4thegengxe said that hes getting the value of the car and what he put into it... $1700... Quote "so im not getting the **** end of the stick...." Unquote.
third, learn to quote people right... I said "I dont mean to twist the knife thats in your gut, but..... I love the crushed honda pics... Hee hee.... Dont worry your moving on up..."
Replying to 4thgengxe"...i took pictures of my car the day after it was hit so enjoy the smashed up honda....."
If he never said that I wouldnt just come out like that... I figure he has a sense of humor and was cool...
So yeah you are just a lil sensitive... obviously not about dawgs...lol
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