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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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Finished RWD conversion

hey everyone,

i'm finally finished with the FWD-->RWD conversion...it took 3 guys and about a day and a half...we really didn't have directions to go by but we got it done using a chilton's manual and common sense...

and let me tell you...its totally sweet...i have all the notes of the FWD-->RWD conversion and i'll have total directions ready soon along with some basic install pics...

my friend video'ed me doing donuts like a freaking '70 camaro...i swear i'm gonna need new tires in like 2 days...i'll post the video asap...just thought i'd let you guys know

adrian
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 05:59 PM
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Sweet.
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:00 PM
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To much prozac ben?
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:01 PM
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yo thats sweeeeeet
i wanna see those videos
how much did the whole project cost
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by stino4life
yo thats sweeeeeet
i wanna see those videos
how much did the whole project cost
I would say that it would only be about $800. $700 for parts and the rest for Jack. have a few mechanically inclined friends help you out and you'll be drifting like a pro in no time!
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:14 PM
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What engine and transmission did you use? How did you mount it into your engine bay? Did you have to cut in through the floor to make a channel for the driveshaft to the rear end? Just doesn't seem like a 700 dollar project, nevermind a 3 day project.
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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Originally posted by BlkStnValyMaxima
What engine and transmission did you use? How did you mount it into your engine bay? Did you have to cut in through the floor to make a channel for the driveshaft to the rear end? Just doesn't seem like a 700 dollar project, nevermind a 3 day project.
recently it has become extremely fashionable to create ridiculous threads and post thinly-veiled satirical comments in response to stupid questions. this is one of those threads. thought you might like to know.
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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Interesting... very interesting.
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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ya this deffenantly seems stupid a rearwheel drive conversion for only 7-800 bucks i highly doubt that
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by stino4life
ya this deffenantly seems stupid a rearwheel drive conversion for only 7-800 bucks i highly doubt that
for those of us that still don't get it... it doesn't work. no. it doesn't. the cost would be astronomical and there would be little to no gains. this has been discussed a million times before. if you are serious do your research and you will find that it will agree with me.

clee, don't you feel somewhat responsible for this?
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by dko

recently it has become extremely fashionable to create ridiculous threads and post thinly-veiled satirical comments in response to stupid questions. this is one of those threads. thought you might like to know.
I thought it was from members being mean to people who post new ideas or "thoughts" of new mods.

But either way it still was funny
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:38 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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Originally posted by bags533


I thought it was from members being mean to people who post new ideas or "thoughts" of new mods.

But either way it still was funny
yeah... but can you sleep at night?

this thread has gone to ****. I think this is gonna be one of the last replies...
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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Originally posted by dko


clee, don't you feel somewhat responsible for this?
It's all clee's fault
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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Originally posted by dko

yeah... but can you sleep at night?

Yes I can. Not matter how "mean" I have been I still sleep great, but I also am trying to follow bill99gxe's footsteps

Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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Me? Responsible? For this? No way.

I would show you a pic of my real RWD conversion ... but my website is down.
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 07:06 PM
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Originally posted by clee130
Me? Responsible? For this? No way.

I would show you a pic of my real RWD conversion ... but my website is down.

i have seen it.. i have pics..


but my site it down too...
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 08:27 PM
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I am relly tryin to refrain from voicing my opinion,

,at least until the thread starter posts again. And reveals his identity..................
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 09:14 PM
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Re: I am relly tryin to refrain from voicing my opinion,

this thread is cracked out yo.
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 09:14 PM
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Ok the geometry of the maxima is set up so good the way it is right now. So if you tried to make it rear wheel drive you would just be waisting your time money and your maxima. You would have to be an automotive engineer to do this project right. Now I know this was a joke and I shouldn't get worked up about it, but if you want a rear wheel drive 4 door nissan. Go get a J30, it's basically a four door 300zx
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by MaximaGTR311
Ok the geometry of the maxima is set up so good the way it is right now. So if you tried to make it rear wheel drive you would just be waisting your time money and your maxima. You would have to be an automotive engineer to do this project right. Now I know this was a joke and I shouldn't get worked up about it, but if you want a rear wheel drive 4 door nissan. Go get a J30, it's basically a four door 300zx



a j30????????????????????????



Is this guy joking?
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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come on adrian.. come on..
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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i deem this post...



$20!
Old Mar 1, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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I already have a RWD conversion.



Old Mar 1, 2002 | 10:50 PM
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Originally posted by Chebosto
i deem this post...



$20!

Hope this helps

Old Mar 2, 2002 | 12:07 AM
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Originally posted by dko

recently it has become extremely fashionable to create ridiculous threads and post thinly-veiled satirical comments in response to stupid questions. this is one of those threads. thought you might like to know.
thank you.
The sarcasm in this one could have been made a little more obvious though
Old Mar 2, 2002 | 01:12 AM
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Originally posted by MaximaGTR311
Ok the geometry of the maxima is set up so good the way it is right now. So if you tried to make it rear wheel drive you would just be waisting your time money and your maxima. You would have to be an automotive engineer to do this project right. Now I know this was a joke and I shouldn't get worked up about it, but if you want a rear wheel drive 4 door nissan. Go get a J30, it's basically a four door 300zx
So how much trouble was it really, Clee?
Old Mar 2, 2002 | 01:21 AM
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What about DWD?????

You know... Driver Wheel Drive!

Your drive wheels are your LF and LR... I'm looking for the right shop to make this happen for me, cuz I tend to turn right a LOT, and this would definitely help out.

Any suggestions on a shop in Austin TX that could handle this?

Thanks,
Old Mar 2, 2002 | 01:54 AM
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wow this never gets old...............not
Old Mar 2, 2002 | 02:48 AM
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oh. guess what guys.

i spent the last 20 hours converting my SC maxima to a unicycle!

its great! picts up soon!
Old Mar 2, 2002 | 07:47 AM
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Originally posted by Chebosto
oh. guess what guys.

i spent the last 20 hours converting my SC maxima to a unicycle!

its great! picts up soon!
Oh yeah!?!?

Well, I just spent all night and all of $0 converting my Max to NO WHEEL DRIVE!


I am the Maxima Master!!
Old Mar 2, 2002 | 07:50 AM
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I just converted my Maxima into a 4 door automagic and even threw in a VQ engine in it .... WOW!!!! What a difference.

It's also capable of FWD <-> RWD switch on the fly thanks to my automagic trnasmission. I put it in D (or any forward gear) and it's FWD. I put it in R and drive backwards, and in theory, it becomes a RWD.
Old Mar 2, 2002 | 08:07 AM
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Ok ... I think we've had enough fun with this one.

But to those who complained. You'll notice that there is a link under each post: "Report this post to a moderator"

If you feel that the thread or post is not something that belongs, please feel free to click on it. You will not leave the Org and the email gets sent to me and mzmtg (or if you are in another forum, it gets sent to the moderators of that forum).

We will take a look at it and decide if the thread/post needs moderating.

I usually let this kind of thread slide a little. No need to be total bores. But some people are right, there have been a bit of these kinds of threads recently, so I'm locking this one.
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