3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
#1
3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
A friend has a black 3.5SE auto and wants to run w/ my 2k3 SE auto ... anyone have any experience that they're willing to share w/o yellin' at me to use the search fxn??
#2
Re: 3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
Originally posted by PeterUbers
A friend has a black 3.5SE auto and wants to run w/ my 2k3 SE auto ... anyone have any experience that they're willing to share w/o yellin' at me to use the search fxn??
A friend has a black 3.5SE auto and wants to run w/ my 2k3 SE auto ... anyone have any experience that they're willing to share w/o yellin' at me to use the search fxn??
#3
I agree w/slickrick. I think it'll come down to reaction time and launch.
I've drag raced (at at a track) a 2K2 Altima auto V6 w/intake and the Altima got a slightly better 1/4 mile, but I won (reached finish line 1st) cuz of better reaction time.
I've drag raced (at at a track) a 2K2 Altima auto V6 w/intake and the Altima got a slightly better 1/4 mile, but I won (reached finish line 1st) cuz of better reaction time.
#4
i've lost to my friend....by a headlight though....i only have a stillen intake and 10k more miles....i had a bad start though....and a set of BALD *** tires.....seriously....if you do the penny test w/ lincoln upside down, my tread barely touches his hair....oh...we went to a 100
#5
You should fear the fastest FWD production car ever tested
I think there are several factors that come into play.
1. Driver
2. Driver
3. That stupid throttle by wire....who's ever car decides not to choke and fall a sleep for a second to 2 will be the winner
I think there are several factors that come into play.
1. Driver
2. Driver
3. That stupid throttle by wire....who's ever car decides not to choke and fall a sleep for a second to 2 will be the winner
#8
Totally a drivers race, but as mentioned before, one choke from the throttle by wire and it's over. I've had the Max choke several times, but since I put the UDP and Midpipe on I haven't had the problem. Could just be coincidence. I beat an Altima at the track, but I got a slightly better launch and it was so close only the timeslip dicearned the winner.
#13
Originally posted by AzNx2k2xSEXima
i've lost to my friend....by a headlight though....i only have a stillen intake and 10k more miles....i had a bad start though....and a set of BALD *** tires.....seriously....if you do the penny test w/ lincoln upside down, my tread barely touches his hair....oh...we went to a 100
i've lost to my friend....by a headlight though....i only have a stillen intake and 10k more miles....i had a bad start though....and a set of BALD *** tires.....seriously....if you do the penny test w/ lincoln upside down, my tread barely touches his hair....oh...we went to a 100
#15
Originally posted by Hraesvelg
Isn't the Altima lighter? That's what my dealer said...
Isn't the Altima lighter? That's what my dealer said...
1.) Driver
2.) Tires
Let's face it. Both cars are dead even. The extra 15 horses on the Max will only be noticed above 80mph...
#18
Re: 3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
Originally posted by PeterUbers
A friend has a black 3.5SE auto and wants to run w/ my 2k3 SE auto ... anyone have any experience that they're willing to share w/o yellin' at me to use the search fxn??
A friend has a black 3.5SE auto and wants to run w/ my 2k3 SE auto ... anyone have any experience that they're willing to share w/o yellin' at me to use the search fxn??
#19
Re: Re: 3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
Originally posted by xfirepwr1
Make sure u manually shift at 6500 RPMs and you should be fine. Brake torque your car at about 2000RPMs and makes sure u dont spin the tires too much. It makes a lot of difference between keeping it in D and manually shifting, and Im speaking from experience.
Make sure u manually shift at 6500 RPMs and you should be fine. Brake torque your car at about 2000RPMs and makes sure u dont spin the tires too much. It makes a lot of difference between keeping it in D and manually shifting, and Im speaking from experience.
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Re: Re: 3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
Originally posted by xfirepwr1
Make sure u manually shift at 6500 RPMs and you should be fine. Brake torque your car at about 2000RPMs and makes sure u dont spin the tires too much. It makes a lot of difference between keeping it in D and manually shifting, and Im speaking from experience.
Make sure u manually shift at 6500 RPMs and you should be fine. Brake torque your car at about 2000RPMs and makes sure u dont spin the tires too much. It makes a lot of difference between keeping it in D and manually shifting, and Im speaking from experience.
-Jeffrey
#21
Re: Re: Re: 3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
Originally posted by Hraesvelg
What is "brake torque" ?
-Jeffrey
What is "brake torque" ?
-Jeffrey
#22
Big difference. When u keep your can in D it shifts at 6200 RPMs and whey u Manually shift u can pull it all the way to Red line, just make sure u shift at abouty 6300 because its takes a fraction of a second for the computer to change the gear and it will shift right at 6500. Mess around with it.
Break torque is when u hold the brake and gas pedals at the same time. U rev your engine to 2000-2500, and then when u release the brake pedal the car pulls harder, maker sure u dont press the gas pedal all the way, juust half because u will spin your tires and loose for sure. Try it few times at a stop light and get the feeling of it.
Break torque is when u hold the brake and gas pedals at the same time. U rev your engine to 2000-2500, and then when u release the brake pedal the car pulls harder, maker sure u dont press the gas pedal all the way, juust half because u will spin your tires and loose for sure. Try it few times at a stop light and get the feeling of it.
#23
Originally posted by pjonkheer
The Altima is a mere 50lbs lighter. In any case, a non issue... This race comes down to two different factors...
1.) Driver
2.) Tires
Let's face it. Both cars are dead even. The extra 15 horses on the Max will only be noticed above 80mph...
The Altima is a mere 50lbs lighter. In any case, a non issue... This race comes down to two different factors...
1.) Driver
2.) Tires
Let's face it. Both cars are dead even. The extra 15 horses on the Max will only be noticed above 80mph...
As for the 15hp.... there is no extra 15hp. This has been proven in the real world about a hundred times over.
Therefore we're left with... same hp, same weight and slight suspension differences between them (speaking of stock to stock comparo). Nine times out of Ten it will boil down to the launch which is about the only thing that requires any sort of skill in an auto for drag racing.
Also I assume you mean 'quicker' when you said 'faster' and are speaking of a run of the mill drag race and not all out top speed. In which case I am inclined to believe the Maxima would have a slight advantage. Anyone got any total cd and surface area numbers?
#24
Re: 3.5 Max SE vs. 3.5 Altima SE (both auto).. which is faster?
Originally posted by PeterUbers
A friend has a black 3.5SE auto and wants to run w/ my 2k3 SE auto ... anyone have any experience that they're willing to share w/o yellin' at me to use the search fxn??
A friend has a black 3.5SE auto and wants to run w/ my 2k3 SE auto ... anyone have any experience that they're willing to share w/o yellin' at me to use the search fxn??
Bottom line:
Just as it's been said before... They're real close. It comes down to the driver and maybe tires, etc. But I do believe the Max is (slightly) the faster of the two.
Knowing that... get a good launch down, and you'll get em'!
#25
Originally posted by wild *****
He may not have seen it..but, I sure hope he has read it somewhere...Like every car mag
He may not have seen it..but, I sure hope he has read it somewhere...Like every car mag
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...issan%20altima
1/4: 15.6 @ 91 mph
keep in mind, you brought up the magazine thing.
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#26
Originally posted by F23A4
Kinda like Car and Driver
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...issan%20altima
1/4: 15.6 @ 91 mph
keep in mind, you brought up the magazine thing.
...
Kinda like Car and Driver
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...issan%20altima
1/4: 15.6 @ 91 mph
keep in mind, you brought up the magazine thing.
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