how much faster is an SE than a GXE
02-20-2006, 10:58 PM
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how much faster is an SE than a GXE
Hey guys im looking to buy another maxima, I found a good 5 speed 99, but its a GXE are they much slower (due to the tranny) than the SE, and are the 99's the slowest of this generation? THanx
02-20-2006, 11:22 PM
#2
Posts 15 & 40
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=72447
Edit: Corrected link above
Thanks I was attempting to link to the FAQ...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=72447
Edit: Corrected link above
Originally Posted by Nealoc187
Not sure what thread you were trying to link there but you linked the wrong one I think... post 15 in that thread is about the trunk popper, and there is no post 40.
02-20-2006, 11:26 PM
#3
There is no difference, if anything the GXE is a tiny bit faster because it is a little lighter, but really there is no discernable difference. GXE and SE come with the same transmission options (auto or 5spd), GLE only comes in automatic.
02-20-2006, 11:30 PM
#4
Originally Posted by D-Bo
Not sure what thread you were trying to link there but you linked the wrong one I think... post 15 in that thread is about the trunk popper, and there is no post 40.
02-21-2006, 12:08 AM
#6
Originally Posted by ethnic6
no difference, the only difference between an SE and a GXE is that the SE doesn't have a limiter that cuts off gas to the engine when it reaches a certain HP.
02-21-2006, 03:47 AM
#10
Originally Posted by ethnic6
someone in this forum told me thats what the limiter does... if I'm wrong feel free to correct me.
If you had read the FAQ, you'd know about all there is to know about GXEs and speed limiters.
02-21-2006, 04:44 AM
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Well when my car gets to 150.3hp and 179.3 lb/ft of torque the speedlimiter comes on. 
All 4th gen transmissions are the same they are either 4 spd auto or 5 spd manual. Do yourself a favor and get an SE, jmo.
(due to the tranny)
02-21-2006, 07:50 AM
#14
I have a gxe tranny in my GLE...that means it's lighter y0
GLE and SE ECU's have no speed limiters, only the GXE ones do, but then again, how often are you gonna take it to 115 mph?
GLE and SE ECU's have no speed limiters, only the GXE ones do, but then again, how often are you gonna take it to 115 mph?
02-21-2006, 08:23 AM
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So how can you tell if you have the GXE or the SE? I'm new and am looking to buy a 95 Maxima and I think its the SE... has the spoiler, 5spd, Bose, leather steering wheel and stick shift ****, no leather seats though. So Im wondering which it is.
And also, what should I look out for, it has 124k miles, looks nice, pearl white paint... What goes wrong on these cars? How is the manual tranny? I know replacing the spark plugs is a pain.
Thanks guys.
And also, what should I look out for, it has 124k miles, looks nice, pearl white paint... What goes wrong on these cars? How is the manual tranny? I know replacing the spark plugs is a pain.
Thanks guys.
02-21-2006, 08:23 AM
#17
Originally Posted by RDroz
Don't SE's and ES's come with a limited slip transaxle? And GXE's and GLE's don't?
That might be important to you if you want to drive in the snow or drag race.
Richard
That might be important to you if you want to drive in the snow or drag race.
Richard
Take a look at my site, just click the link on the sig. In the FAQ it has model differences. Or you can go and see the same info in the 4th gen FAQ's...
02-21-2006, 08:26 AM
#18
SEs have color matched grills.....white face gauges...spoilers...fog lights...i can never rememeber if the mirronrs are color matched on SEs only....and only Canadian Models SEs had LSD as an option and all I30 5spds.....No USDM Maximas came stock with LSD
02-21-2006, 08:31 AM
#19
Originally Posted by tavarish
GLE and SE ECU's have no speed limiters, only the GXE ones do, but then again, how often are you gonna take it to 115 mph?
And I've had mine up to 126 MPH once, but that was on a long straightaway.
02-21-2006, 08:39 AM
#22
Originally Posted by pmohr
4 times a week for me, but then again all that WOT means that I'm buying gas every other day.
And I've had mine up to 126 MPH once, but that was on a long straightaway.
And I've had mine up to 126 MPH once, but that was on a long straightaway.
having said that, i'll never drive in Tenessee.
02-21-2006, 08:48 AM
#23
Don't forget the touring model I30
Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
SEs have color matched grills.....white face gauges...spoilers...fog lights...i can never rememeber if the mirronrs are color matched on SEs only....and only Canadian Models SEs had LSD as an option and all I30 5spds.....No USDM Maximas came stock with LSD
02-21-2006, 08:50 AM
#24
Yep, auto sadly.
I have two pics, one showing how the long stretch of road was (just imagine what you can see plus about 20 miles), and the other that shows ~113 MPH which is when I got scared of driving with one hand on the wheel and one with a camera. I hit 126 then backed off.
Heh, don't worry about driving in TN, I only do this sort of stuff on empty long straightaways out in the middle of nowhere.
Looking back at these pics, these were 09/27/05, and almost exactly 11k miles ago.
I have two pics, one showing how the long stretch of road was (just imagine what you can see plus about 20 miles), and the other that shows ~113 MPH which is when I got scared of driving with one hand on the wheel and one with a camera. I hit 126 then backed off.
Heh, don't worry about driving in TN, I only do this sort of stuff on empty long straightaways out in the middle of nowhere.
Looking back at these pics, these were 09/27/05, and almost exactly 11k miles ago.
02-21-2006, 09:13 AM
#26
Originally Posted by pmohr
Yep, auto sadly.
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02-21-2006, 10:15 AM
#27
Originally Posted by Fr33way
I've seen that except the needle was pointing to the trip odometer button. Oh, and I didn't have that goofy O/D button and my needles are red/orange.
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I can **** farther than all of you!
02-21-2006, 02:36 PM
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So what happens when you guys dump the clutch? Do you spin one wheel like a rear wheel drive vehicle w/o limited slip?
I thought coming all the way from Japan, USA and Canadian cars would be identical.
Can you Americans do nasty burnouts like the motorvate guy's video.
(Honestly I got limited slip more for winter driving than drag racing!)
Richard
I thought coming all the way from Japan, USA and Canadian cars would be identical.
Can you Americans do nasty burnouts like the motorvate guy's video.
(Honestly I got limited slip more for winter driving than drag racing!)
Richard
02-21-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tavarish
but then again, how often are you gonna take it to 115 mph?
02-21-2006, 08:42 PM
#35
Originally Posted by GStrength
Does the maxima pick up faster wit the over drive button on or off, or it doesnt make a difference?
ITS SO MUCH FASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU SHOULD TRY IT!!!!!! it's like VTEC kicks on woooooooooooo man you gotta try
Damn H4XoRZ!!
02-22-2006, 05:41 AM
#38
Originally Posted by Fr33way
I've seen that except the needle was pointing to the trip odometer button. Oh, and I didn't have that goofy O/D button and my needles are red/orange.
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and your gauge faces were white?
02-22-2006, 05:42 AM
#39
Originally Posted by SupaFly831
BTW, VTEC is in Honda engines.
And quote "Hondas are like tampons, every puss should have one"
And quote "Hondas are like tampons, every puss should have one"
i always engage in vee-tek in my GXE and it's REALLY FAST!
