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Replaced damn near everything, rebuilt engine/tranny
20
18.35%
Replaced the suspension, brakes, clutch, bolt-ons
45
41.28%
Just bolt ons/general maintenance
30
27.52%
Still stock
3
2.75%
I a baller and I pay to have it done for me
11
10.09%
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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How good of a mechanic are you?

How far have you gone into the Maxima?
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Slickismax
How far have you gone into the Maxima?
tore everything up and put it back together
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Replaced all the light bulbs.. lol
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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ive done wat ever the extent of my knowledge and im learning quik lol
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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The I30 haven't needed engine work yet. Rebuilt number of engines and built special tools such as strut opener, TPS adjustment adapter, injector tester. Installed BT handsfree, Ipod interface, CD changer etc. Most any electrical, electronics stuff are no problem for me.
Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Did the head gaskets and everything required to get to them, Suspension, all electrical audio..Ipod etc. Wasn't planning on doing the 00vi but at the price I got it for couldn't pass it up, holding off till I get a VAFC II to put it in.

SV130, How did you build the injector tester? PM me if u can.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Haven't done too much besides change my shocks,struts,fuel filter,MAF, brakes and a tune up. It's my only car. When I get another one I'll prolly start to tear it apart. I'm affraid I'll tear somethin up and won't be able to get to work the next day if I have to change a part. I only work on my car on the weekends just to be safe
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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Swapped out the suspension twice three set's of wheels, rotors, all the seals on the motor. Did a little wiring here and there for the foglights i used to have.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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i'm great at taking stuff apart. no so good at putting it back together.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKonBLACK98
i'm great at taking stuff apart. no so good at putting it back together.
Extra parts FT/weightsaving.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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Replaced clutch twice ,tranny ,rear main seal ,brakes ,axles , still need rear caliper and struts, 02 sensor, knock sensor im sure there more just cant remeber
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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suspension,engine/tranny,exhaust, brakes, body, interior...etc too much time and money in to this car. basicly i have a new 1996 4th gen
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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you name i do it thats my job electrical and computer diagnostics are part of the job also
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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interior, breaks, fuse, A/V ... but I'm learning fast....
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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I haven't replaced much on my max yet other than starter, fuel filter, radiator, and oil filter :| .

If I have the proper manuals, tools, and plenty of time I'm confident that I could do pretty much anything short of a full engine rebuild.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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just got my 95... stock with 155K but i am looking to make it legit by swapping an engine and getting a turbo, etc...
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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starter, alternator, semi brake job, oil change, VAFC hookup(lol) general maintenance.
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Just finished assembling a dohc mustang motor that should make around 700 boosted hp and rev out to nearly 8k, assuming it doesn't blow up of course Now the beefed up T45 tranny is consuming my workbench. If only he didn't throw out the stock vortech compressor wheel, arrgh.

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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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ensure that the lugs were tight at ALL TIMES.
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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how many of you guys do a lot of fabrication of your own stuff (interior, exterior, and engine bay)?
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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ive done the struts and springs, tune up, brakes, rotors, axle's, full interior swap out, aftermarket headunits, subwoofers, speakers, wiring, intake manifold gaskets,caliper changes, wilwood BBK (big brake kit), control arms, HID kits, starter, alternator, knock sensor, 02 sensor, radiator, intakes, and what ever else comes my way i always tackle it first...so i think i know a lil bit bout the maximas...lol
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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doin Mevi and clutch now... oohhhh man my back hurts...
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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I'm the bolt-on LOL

So far, I've installed everything on my car except for the Exedy clutch and Fidanza FW. I left that to the pros.
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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Yeah, not sure you should group "clutch" in with "suspension" but I've done suspension countless times, so I guess that's me.
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