1998 Max question
That's why I was wondering about the '98. Thanks for the replies.
12-04-2001, 10:10 AM
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97-99s look exactly the same on the outside.
Here are the internal differences;
98 + 99s have digital odo, as has been said
98 + 99s have the newer auto-climate control
Some 99s have the Gen 5 alarm system (chipped key)
Some 99s also need a Gen 5 FSTB rather then the Gen 4 one (not totaly certain of this one)
Lastly, 99s have the SELimiteds, especially the cool and distinct red ones
DW
Here are the internal differences;
98 + 99s have digital odo, as has been said
98 + 99s have the newer auto-climate control
Some 99s have the Gen 5 alarm system (chipped key)
Some 99s also need a Gen 5 FSTB rather then the Gen 4 one (not totaly certain of this one)
Lastly, 99s have the SELimiteds, especially the cool and distinct red ones
DW
12-04-2001, 10:38 AM
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Mine is an SE-Limited with the chipped key. That is actually the only thing that has gone wrong with mine in 2 1/2 years - was searching for used cars at the Honda dealer for younger sis at the time - how embarassing!
Also, I found out the hard way that mine takes a Gen 4 FSTB after trying to put a Gen 5 on it - like the dealer told me it needed!
Also, I found out the hard way that mine takes a Gen 4 FSTB after trying to put a Gen 5 on it - like the dealer told me it needed!
12-04-2001, 10:57 AM
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Which FSTB...
Actually I have a Gen 5 FSTB that wouldn't work on mine. The bolt pattern is a little different for one thing. If I get a chance this afternoon, I will try to give you more specifics on how to tell which one you would need...
Originally posted by Max99ES
how can I tell which FSTB to get for my 99 Maxima?
how can I tell which FSTB to get for my 99 Maxima?
12-04-2001, 10:59 AM
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I've never hear of a 99 taking a 5th gen FSTB. The only problem you may encounter, as I did, is there is a small bracket on the driver side strut tower that needs to be cut in order to make the FSTB fit. Some 99 have the bracket and some don't. My 99 SE-Limited had the bracket. A quick chop with a hack saw and it's off. The FSTB fits perfectly.
12-04-2001, 11:10 AM
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Courtesy Nissan told me I would need a 5th gen FSTB for a '99 Max, but they were wrong, at least for mine. I measured, and the bolt pattern on the 5th gen is SLIGHTLY larger than mine (1/16").
Originally posted by njmaxseltd
I've never hear of a 99 taking a 5th gen FSTB. The only problem you may encounter, as I did, is there is a small bracket on the driver side strut tower that needs to be cut in order to make the FSTB fit. Some 99 have the bracket and some don't. My 99 SE-Limited had the bracket. A quick chop with a hack saw and it's off. The FSTB fits perfectly.
I've never hear of a 99 taking a 5th gen FSTB. The only problem you may encounter, as I did, is there is a small bracket on the driver side strut tower that needs to be cut in order to make the FSTB fit. Some 99 have the bracket and some don't. My 99 SE-Limited had the bracket. A quick chop with a hack saw and it's off. The FSTB fits perfectly.
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