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Old 10-25-2003, 01:51 PM
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If you could change one thing.....

If you could change one thing on the 2000-2003 maxima what would it be?


I would make it RWD.


O yes, I am bored...
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Old 10-25-2003, 01:57 PM
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AWD and 700lbs less. Oh and better tires RE92's suck.
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I'd make it not so easily available to younger and younger people so they stop coming here and asking "what's the best intake?" and "did you know your HIDs can get stolen?"
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I'd make it not so easily available to younger and younger people so they stop coming here and asking "what's the best intake?" and "did you know your HIDs can get stolen?"
I'll agree with that.
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RWD or AWD !

2k2wannabe: If we've got cash maybe cause we work hard to be able to buy one!!!
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Originally Posted by Maxpat82

2k2wannabe: If we've got cash maybe cause we work hard to be able to buy one!!!
true true

better paint of course
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1. Honda like manual tranmission (current one is notchy as hell)
2. RWD OR AWD
3. Better Paint!
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Old 10-25-2003, 02:41 PM
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different badge...i would rather have an infiniti maxima than a nissan maxima (SERVICE.)

that way with all the problems we get with the maxima, we can get it fixed without hassle!

....wait there is an infiniti maxima (I30 and I35)

but ours looks better
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Old 10-25-2003, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxpat82
RWD or AWD !

2k2wannabe: If we've got cash maybe cause we work hard to be able to buy one!!!
as with any car as the price comes down it becomes available to a different demographic... lately that demographic has been very, very annoying.

Also, I haven't seen "less torque steer" so I'll throw that in to keep on topic.
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Better Paint!!!
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Old 10-25-2003, 03:45 PM
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Smoother shift on the 6 Speeda !!!!
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Old 10-25-2003, 03:46 PM
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Stock turbo.
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Old 10-25-2003, 03:58 PM
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Definitely the paint, you're gonna need to eventually change the crappy potenzas anyway...
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Old 10-25-2003, 04:00 PM
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rwd
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Old 10-25-2003, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nismotech
1. Honda like manual tranmission (current one is notchy as hell)
2. RWD OR AWD
3. Better Paint!
Hell yes.
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Rwd !
Rwd Rwd Rwd ! ..
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Originally Posted by 20th maxstyle
AWD and 700lbs less. Oh and better tires RE92's suck.


And also a good independent rear susp. (maybe with some HICAS 4-wheel steering? ), larger and better ventilated brakes, as for the engine the VQ is excellent in terms of power/torque from a V-6 (esp. from the 3.5's...you bastards), a real paint job with an option of a deep nice red, and....Infiniti dealer service
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2-door Maxima! Makes it look sportier...
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TURNING RADIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-25-2003, 05:27 PM
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Old 10-25-2003, 05:29 PM
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1: RWD - do you understand how much fun this would be OMG !
2: turning radius - i hate having to take all three lanes when doing a U-turn
3: stock turbo!!
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RWD
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Let's see:
1. AWD....
2. Lower from stock, only in front....i hate the stock front gap...
3. And YES...a way better turning radius...it sucks...
4. and to the NY and Jersey guys....a way not to steal our HIDS so easily....
5. a more comfortable seat....so when i am making my 60mph turns...i don't feel like i am falling off my seat....
6. and maybe a turbo...15psi
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Old 10-25-2003, 06:03 PM
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oh yeah...better paint
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Old 10-25-2003, 06:07 PM
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don't mean to jump on the bandwagon but RWD would be a treat allright.
 
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Originally Posted by MadMax1996
TURNING RADIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!


Give this man a prize. Oh man, how embarresing having to three point in a drive thru. ugh !

2) Wish I could have fuel consumption of my old Camry (okay, I now I'm stretching it here, but you asked). This thing swallows 93 oct like a peta.
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Give this man a prize. Oh man, how embarresing having to three point in a drive thru. ugh !

2) Wish I could have fuel consumption of my old Camry (okay, I now I'm stretching it here, but you asked). This thing swallows 93 oct like a peta.
cheers to your #2. on my last fill up, with a full tank i only got 240 miles out of it?!?! are u kidding me??
 
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cheers to your #2. on my last fill up, with a full tank i only got 240 miles out of it?!?! are u kidding me??
stop flooring it...my last trip to my parents I got 465 before a refill

not maxima or nissan specific, but SOMEONE PLEASE invent a better way to get water off a windshield than the current lame-@ss wiper systems!!!1
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Old 10-25-2003, 06:58 PM
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RWD and a factory SC from Stillen.
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Old 10-25-2003, 07:09 PM
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1. A Pheromon spray on the front bumper that only attracts hot *** girls.... (standard option)
2.15 hp
3. AWD
4. Better ride
5. Turbo Option
6. manumatic shifter in the auto
7. Better looking read end.
8. Dual Exhaust
9. If front pheramon spray stops working, a backup in the back bumper.
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
stop flooring it...my last trip to my parents I got 465 before a refill

not maxima or nissan specific, but SOMEONE PLEASE invent a better way to get water off a windshield than the current lame-@ss wiper systems!!!1
I haven't even come close to that, even when I fill it up all the way and reset everything it won't even register over 400, what do you have a 22 gallon gas tank? I get lucky maybe getting 325or so with mild driving, if I push it I am getting maybe 250 to 300 to the tank!!
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Originally Posted by 02'maxed-out
Let's see:

4. and to the NY and Jersey guys....a way not to steal our HIDS so easily....
Built in high voltage electricution system with automatic genital departicalizer....
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Old 10-25-2003, 07:17 PM
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in no particular order:

1. BRAKES@!# enough said.
2. suspension noise, and independant rear
3. make all 5th gens 255hp..
4. brighter ala Lexus wanna be gauges...
5. paint

those are at least achievable and not so far fetched... i call them quality issues.
 
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bigger engine compartment to fit a turbo/sc in. Or lemme get a V8
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I cant believe no one has said this yet....but for gods sake make the wheels flush with the outside of the wheel well. We don't drive SUV's I cant understand why the wheels sit so far in. Oh and the brakes suck...
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make the headlights impossible to steal

so i can get some fuggin HID or get a 2002/03 and not worry about it
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Old 10-25-2003, 11:00 PM
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1) RWD!!!
2) Different taillights.
3) 4 wheel independent double-wishbone suspension.

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i wish my maxima was an enzo
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