Uh, I'm new here and stuff...
10-04-2001, 08:03 PM
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Uh, I'm new here and stuff...
Greetings freakers and tweakers. I just got my first Maxima after wanting one for a very long time. I picked up a very clean one owner 1996 SE pearl white w/ charcoal cloth, automatic, moonroof, with 72,500 mi. After 2 days with it I can tell I'm falling in love. A few questions/ concerns you posers, I mean posters might help me with. First, I have a clicking that seems to be coming from behind the instrument cluster. I'm thinking the speedo needs to be lubed? Next, the drivers window gets hung up about 3 in. from down when using the auto down feature. Finally, one of my stock 15in. sawtooth style wheels is scuffed up bad around the edge like the previous owner was a novice at parallel parking. Can this be buffed out somehow? Along with being scuffed the marks are black like the curb was asphalt or something. The other 3 wheels are near perfect. I would eventually like to replace all 4 with custom wheels but unfortunatey $ is an object. Anyone know how to stifle the rattles coming out of my dash vents? The two vents on each end of the dash rattle in stereo. I think I've given you guys enough to think about for now. It's great to finally be in the club!
10-04-2001, 08:24 PM
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As for the dash clicking. It's not the speedo, all those instruments are electronic.
the window:
Nissan attatches pieces of styrofoam to the door skin for sound insulation. What has probably happened is, one of these pieces of foam has fallen off and is blocking the window. Just take off your door panel and take out the foam.
Welcome...
the window:
Nissan attatches pieces of styrofoam to the door skin for sound insulation. What has probably happened is, one of these pieces of foam has fallen off and is blocking the window. Just take off your door panel and take out the foam.
Welcome...
10-04-2001, 09:15 PM
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Welcome. As for the wheels, they cannot be fixed, well the can, but it wouldn't be worth the $. You can find cheap OEM rims on Ebay or on the parts section of the Forum. You can post what your looking for. You have the stock 96 SE rims. Good luck.
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10-04-2001, 11:27 PM
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Re: Uh, I'm new here and stuff...
Originally posted by Johnnybird
Greetings freakers and tweakers. I just got my first Maxima after wanting one for a very long time. I picked up a very clean one owner 1996 SE pearl white w/ charcoal cloth, automatic, moonroof, with 72,500 mi. After 2 days with it I can tell I'm falling in love. A few questions/ concerns you posers, I mean posters might help me with. First, I have a clicking that seems to be coming from behind the instrument cluster. I'm thinking the speedo needs to be lubed? Next, the drivers window gets hung up about 3 in. from down when using the auto down feature. Finally, one of my stock 15in. sawtooth style wheels is scuffed up bad around the edge like the previous owner was a novice at parallel parking. Can this be buffed out somehow? Along with being scuffed the marks are black like the curb was asphalt or something. The other 3 wheels are near perfect. I would eventually like to replace all 4 with custom wheels but unfortunatey $ is an object. Anyone know how to stifle the rattles coming out of my dash vents? The two vents on each end of the dash rattle in stereo. I think I've given you guys enough to think about for now. It's great to finally be in the club!
Greetings freakers and tweakers. I just got my first Maxima after wanting one for a very long time. I picked up a very clean one owner 1996 SE pearl white w/ charcoal cloth, automatic, moonroof, with 72,500 mi. After 2 days with it I can tell I'm falling in love. A few questions/ concerns you posers, I mean posters might help me with. First, I have a clicking that seems to be coming from behind the instrument cluster. I'm thinking the speedo needs to be lubed? Next, the drivers window gets hung up about 3 in. from down when using the auto down feature. Finally, one of my stock 15in. sawtooth style wheels is scuffed up bad around the edge like the previous owner was a novice at parallel parking. Can this be buffed out somehow? Along with being scuffed the marks are black like the curb was asphalt or something. The other 3 wheels are near perfect. I would eventually like to replace all 4 with custom wheels but unfortunatey $ is an object. Anyone know how to stifle the rattles coming out of my dash vents? The two vents on each end of the dash rattle in stereo. I think I've given you guys enough to think about for now. It's great to finally be in the club!
Your attitude insures prompt and kind replies Kirk
10-05-2001, 12:20 AM
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Re: Uh, I'm new here and stuff...
Originally posted by Johnnybird
Greetings freakers and tweakers. I just got my first Maxima after wanting one for a very long time. I picked up a very clean one owner 1996 SE pearl white w/ charcoal cloth, automatic, moonroof, with 72,500 mi. After 2 days with it I can tell I'm falling in love. A few questions/ concerns you posers, I mean posters might help me with. First, I have a clicking that seems to be coming from behind the instrument cluster. I'm thinking the speedo needs to be lubed? Next, the drivers window gets hung up about 3 in. from down when using the auto down feature. Finally, one of my stock 15in. sawtooth style wheels is scuffed up bad around the edge like the previous owner was a novice at parallel parking. Can this be buffed out somehow? Along with being scuffed the marks are black like the curb was asphalt or something. The other 3 wheels are near perfect. I would eventually like to replace all 4 with custom wheels but unfortunatey $ is an object. Anyone know how to stifle the rattles coming out of my dash vents? The two vents on each end of the dash rattle in stereo. I think I've given you guys enough to think about for now. It's great to finally be in the club!
Greetings freakers and tweakers. I just got my first Maxima after wanting one for a very long time. I picked up a very clean one owner 1996 SE pearl white w/ charcoal cloth, automatic, moonroof, with 72,500 mi. After 2 days with it I can tell I'm falling in love. A few questions/ concerns you posers, I mean posters might help me with. First, I have a clicking that seems to be coming from behind the instrument cluster. I'm thinking the speedo needs to be lubed? Next, the drivers window gets hung up about 3 in. from down when using the auto down feature. Finally, one of my stock 15in. sawtooth style wheels is scuffed up bad around the edge like the previous owner was a novice at parallel parking. Can this be buffed out somehow? Along with being scuffed the marks are black like the curb was asphalt or something. The other 3 wheels are near perfect. I would eventually like to replace all 4 with custom wheels but unfortunatey $ is an object. Anyone know how to stifle the rattles coming out of my dash vents? The two vents on each end of the dash rattle in stereo. I think I've given you guys enough to think about for now. It's great to finally be in the club!
Nah just joking, Welcome to the family of Maxima Enthusists!!
10-05-2001, 06:47 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys. I'm glad everyone has a good sense of humor. I'm pretty sure my speedo is analog and not digital. I can see the numbers roll over (unfortunately). If not the speedo does anyone know what the cliking might be? It's intermittant but only happens when the car is moving. Also, I didn't know you could could auto down from the key fob, but it sounds like a piece of styrofoam in the way might be the ticket there. I will address that when I replace the door speakers. I guess I'll be living with the noisy dash vents. Its a very tight car in general for a '96. Anyone know what year they had the 5 spoke OEM wheels? Thanks again!
10-05-2001, 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by Johnnybird
Thanks for the replies guys. I'm glad everyone has a good sense of humor. I'm pretty sure my speedo is analog and not digital. I can see the numbers roll over (unfortunately). If not the speedo does anyone know what the cliking might be? It's intermittant but only happens when the car is moving. Also, I didn't know you could could auto down from the key fob, but it sounds like a piece of styrofoam in the way might be the ticket there. I will address that when I replace the door speakers. I guess I'll be living with the noisy dash vents. Its a very tight car in general for a '96. Anyone know what year they had the 5 spoke OEM wheels? Thanks again!
Thanks for the replies guys. I'm glad everyone has a good sense of humor. I'm pretty sure my speedo is analog and not digital. I can see the numbers roll over (unfortunately). If not the speedo does anyone know what the cliking might be? It's intermittant but only happens when the car is moving. Also, I didn't know you could could auto down from the key fob, but it sounds like a piece of styrofoam in the way might be the ticket there. I will address that when I replace the door speakers. I guess I'll be living with the noisy dash vents. Its a very tight car in general for a '96. Anyone know what year they had the 5 spoke OEM wheels? Thanks again!
10-06-2001, 10:52 AM
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FIve spoke alloy rims OEM were from years '97-99, The '00-'01 also had five spoke alloy rims on the Se model without the Convenince package, also on there GLE models. They can fit a 4th Generation Maxima, however they are 7inch wide, Stock 4th Generation's Are 6 1/2inches wide. And if you just wanna purchase a new Rim, you could purchase a Stock 15in rim like the one you have for $149.50 per rim, they also have a great deals on the five spoke SE rims. check out AAARIMS.COM
10-06-2001, 11:00 AM
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Wheel/wheels can be re-finished. There are shops that will sandblast them or you can sand them down yourself, then they can be re-painted or polished. I can't help you on any of the other questions. BTW, welcome the the maxima community!
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