I'll say it if no one else will.
also weight reduction ftw!
08-29-2006 | 09:15 AM
#47
People that are looking for "pretty" things in the engine bay generally don't know WTF they are talking about anyway.
When I go to meets and people open up the hood to a chromed out B16a and people are going "dayyum" I kind of chuckle.
When I go to meets and people open up the hood to a chromed out B16a and people are going "dayyum" I kind of chuckle.
08-29-2006 | 09:25 AM
#48
I do like the look of the Mevi, nice and clean, but the oovi looks almost like stock, WITH SO MUCH MORE TO OFFER So I would go with the ooVI without a doubt! I just wish that the oovi was easier to install..thats all
08-29-2006 | 09:26 AM
#49
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Most if not all MEVI owners are the people who got the MEVI back in its US inception in 2002. If I(and I'm sure I'm speaking for a few others out there as well) had not done the MEVI yet, I'd go with 00VI, but since it's just not practical to go from MEVI --> 00VI, I'll leave it as is. IMO, I think the VQ35 swap is a better idea than a VI of any sort sitting on top a VQ30.
I'll agree on if I hadnt already had the MEVI id go with the 00VI comment, but comparing a 3.5 to the VI is kind of out there when comparing the dollar for dollar swap.
3.5 is of course a bigger gain, but at a much higher cost and much more work and time involved then a VI install.
08-29-2006 | 12:08 PM
#51
Originally Posted by MadMax92
MEVI is better than 00vi you know why? The 00vi is ugly. There I feel better, the mevi produces good gains without looking tacky like the 00vi. most of us buy these cars because they are quick and they look good not just because they are quick. i would sacrifice a couple of horsepower to keep the engine comparment looking good, while still gaining a large amount of horsepower. just like i race my car with subs in it, i wont remove everything from my car just to gain a tenth of a second in the quarter. and thats all i have to say about that.
i'm glad you felt you had to make a point. Good job. That's what the internet's for. Please show me this large amount of horsepower you're gaining, and how that makes any difference when you're racing with extra crap in your trunk. If you like the looks, good for you. But dont give me crap about being concerned about performance.
08-29-2006 | 12:45 PM
#52
Okay,
I have driven a boosted maxima (underhood looks like a awful maxze of piping, "jcy98maxse's" car) equiped with a MEVI, and later a DEK swap which obviously contains the 00vi. I cannot tell you how much harder up top the 00vi pulls. It was almost like stepping up from a USIM to a MEVI feeling.
People aren't impressed with how it looks, but if you spank there as^ in a race, then they will be. If your so worried about looks, then why did you buy a 4th gen maxima, they aren't the grandest looking cars, with exceptions to a few like VIPmax
I have driven a boosted maxima (underhood looks like a awful maxze of piping, "jcy98maxse's" car) equiped with a MEVI, and later a DEK swap which obviously contains the 00vi. I cannot tell you how much harder up top the 00vi pulls. It was almost like stepping up from a USIM to a MEVI feeling.
People aren't impressed with how it looks, but if you spank there as^ in a race, then they will be. If your so worried about looks, then why did you buy a 4th gen maxima, they aren't the grandest looking cars, with exceptions to a few like VIPmax
08-29-2006 | 01:19 PM
#54
Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
I'll agree on if I hadnt already had the MEVI id go with the 00VI comment, but comparing a 3.5 to the VI is kind of out there when comparing the dollar for dollar swap.
3.5 is of course a bigger gain, but at a much higher cost and much more work and time involved then a VI install.
3.5 is of course a bigger gain, but at a much higher cost and much more work and time involved then a VI install.
Originally Posted by Dubbya
ibtl! 3.5 swap for the looks!
08-29-2006 | 02:04 PM
#57
Originally Posted by 95mtlMAXSE
engines need to be as colorless as possible, clean and very very functional. The only time you should dress up your motor, is when the entire car is made for show and not for driving often. my 0.02
So by your theory, no show with the go huh?
08-29-2006 | 02:10 PM
#60
Originally Posted by Black Maxima
If I desinged a car, I would have a hood underneath the metal hood. Motors are just disgusting.
"I'm just sayin..."
08-29-2006 | 04:44 PM
#64
Originally Posted by MadMax92
MEVI is better than 00vi you know why? The 00vi is ugly. There I feel better, the mevi produces good gains without looking tacky like the 00vi. most of us buy these cars because they are quick and they look good not just because they are quick. i would sacrifice a couple of horsepower to keep the engine comparment looking good, while still gaining a large amount of horsepower. just like i race my car with subs in it, i wont remove everything from my car just to gain a tenth of a second in the quarter. and thats all i have to say about that.
08-29-2006 | 07:30 PM
#69
Thread Starter
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 140
you guys are soooo depressing. so far what iv'e gathered is:
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone. :attention
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone. :attention
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
08-29-2006 | 08:08 PM
#70
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,595
From: Bartlett, IL
Originally Posted by MadMax92
you guys are soooo depressing. so far what iv'e gathered is:
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone. :attention
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone. :attention
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
We could have avoided this if this dumb thread wasnt started.
08-29-2006 | 08:47 PM
#72
Originally Posted by MadMax92
you guys are soooo depressing. so far what iv'e gathered is:
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone.
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone.
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
1. the 00vi looks just fine, it looks like a freaking intake manifold, looks like the USIM, looks like any other car's IM. if you don't like how an engine looks, then don't look at it. it's not meant to look pretty, it's meant to press your ass into your seat. you're retarded for liking something more solely because of how it looks UNDER THE HOOD.
2. 00VI > MEVI
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. ok thanks.
08-29-2006 | 09:13 PM
#73
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 509
i cant believe you are complaining about what something under the hood looks like. i wouldnt give a **** what under my hood looks like, i never see it, and looks dont affect performance. the only people who care that its all pretty and powerful looking, are the dumbasses who dont know anything about cars or how they work
08-29-2006 | 09:32 PM
#74
Originally Posted by acidspit86
i cant believe you are complaining about what something under the hood looks like. i wouldnt give a **** what under my hood looks like, i never see it, and looks dont affect performance. the only people who care that its all pretty and powerful looking, are the dumbasses who dont know anything about cars or how they work
08-30-2006 | 03:57 AM
#75
Originally Posted by 96blkonblkse
i might be alone on this, but i dont really like engine covers, i like to seee my engine when i open the hood, i like to see everything and thats why i like the 00vi. Although if the 00vi came in aluminum or steel, a polished 00vi would look as good as it performs
08-30-2006 | 04:07 AM
#76
Originally Posted by MadMax92
you guys are soooo depressing. so far what iv'e gathered is:
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone. :attention
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
1. Our cars are ugly, so why bother.
2. alot of you are followers and refuse to stand up to anyone.
3. our cars are slow.
4. racing is sooo not cool if you have a stereo
5. better look cool on the internet to maintain status, so trash on everyone. :attention
6. i dont know anything about my car, because i dont want it to look like a turd.
7.
8. engines are ugly
9. and that dude is gay
10. ok thanks.
12. Not everyone agrees with you.
