RAXLES CV/Driveaxles....review.
07-31-2006, 01:34 PM
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[QUOTE=irish44j]it's possible...but then again I have 105K miles on the car....My Honda and Acura were both on their 3rd CV joint replacements by 100K miles....they're wear items, and most cars CV joints will go bad eventually, especially on heavy, high-powered FWD cars...
But Honda and Acura are not high-powered so they don't really have an excuse do they? haha
But Honda and Acura are not high-powered so they don't really have an excuse do they? haha
07-31-2006, 01:40 PM
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Actually all of Honda engines have more power than Nissan engines if you look at comparable 4 and 6 cylinders. I dunno why everyone has to hate on Hondas, is it cause its jealousy that their cars are supperior to anything Nissan has to offer now ?
Honda axles suck in general.... older Nissans where not any better.
Honda axles suck in general.... older Nissans where not any better.
07-31-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
Actually all of Honda engines have more power than Nissan engines if you look at comparable 4 and 6 cylinders. I dunno why everyone has to hate on Hondas, is it cause its jealousy that their cars are supperior to anything Nissan has to offer now ?
Honda axles suck in general.... older Nissans where not any better.
Honda axles suck in general.... older Nissans where not any better.
07-31-2006, 01:57 PM
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Nahh I just work for Honda/Acura.... once you compare both car brands its eassy to see who makes better cars. Bashing of Honda here does no good.... its Toyota you wanna bash- they are the ones who make borring cars that are NOT reliable.
07-31-2006, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
Acutally its a 36mm bolt, some later model 00 and most 01s should have those on there vs the dinky 32mm. I have Raxles on my Max... just for ***** and giggles as I don't wanna get stranded anywhere. I pretty much have 2 of each of spare parts laying around... car has 160K miles on it- never know what will go bad.
Like my clutch line that burst last weekend.... and the Group Buy SSteel one not fitting at all.... Thank god Nissan had me hooked up and I was rolln, the SSteel one is too long, and doesn't fit anything but maybe a 87 Dodge Omni.
Like my clutch line that burst last weekend.... and the Group Buy SSteel one not fitting at all.... Thank god Nissan had me hooked up and I was rolln, the SSteel one is too long, and doesn't fit anything but maybe a 87 Dodge Omni.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=clutch
07-31-2006, 02:26 PM
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GL-4 is hard to get, but NAPA carries it in some generic name. I have used the stuff in a pinch, but its much thicker than MT-90, and obviouly thicker than MTL or Amsoil MTF.
When I got my 01 tranny and LSD axle I was supprised to find the 32mm axle nut. I have done many Nissan axles, and the norm has been bolt patterns with 114.3mm centers are 36mm and 100mm are 32mm. Its interesting that Nissan decided to use the 32mm on a bigger car. I just reused my original 36mm nut. BTW Napa and most auto parts stores carry the 36mm socket.
When I got my 01 tranny and LSD axle I was supprised to find the 32mm axle nut. I have done many Nissan axles, and the norm has been bolt patterns with 114.3mm centers are 36mm and 100mm are 32mm. Its interesting that Nissan decided to use the 32mm on a bigger car. I just reused my original 36mm nut. BTW Napa and most auto parts stores carry the 36mm socket.
08-01-2006, 05:23 AM
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irish44J: your car is slow...LOL. dood, you've gotta stop autocrossing so much...its ABUSE on your car!
Anyway, see ya soon (got my S4 1.5 months ago)
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2005 Audi S4 (Nogaro Blue) + V1 + LaBree Exhaust + 19x8.5 ASA AR1
MODS to come: RNS-E NAV, LaBree downpipe & Tien SS.
Anyway, see ya soon (got my S4 1.5 months ago)
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2005 Audi S4 (Nogaro Blue) + V1 + LaBree Exhaust + 19x8.5 ASA AR1
MODS to come: RNS-E NAV, LaBree downpipe & Tien SS.
08-01-2006, 05:28 AM
#48
Originally Posted by S4John
irish44J: your car is slow...LOL. dood, you've gotta stop autocrossing so much...its ABUSE on your car!
Anyway, see ya soon (got my S4 1.5 months ago)
Anyway, see ya soon (got my S4 1.5 months ago)
08-01-2006, 05:34 AM
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Hey PuppetMaster: yes...sold the A4 (too damn slow) and got the S4 (want it faster).
Good to hear from you!
Good to hear from you!
08-01-2006, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
and the Group Buy SSteel one not fitting at all.... Thank god Nissan had me hooked up and I was rolln, the SSteel one is too long, and doesn't fit anything but maybe a 87 Dodge Omni.
08-01-2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by S4John
Hey PuppetMaster: yes...sold the A4 (too damn slow) and got the S4 (want it faster).
Good to hear from you!
Good to hear from you!
Joel, I think he just re-badged the A4 with S4 emblems....
08-01-2006, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by S4John
irish44J: your car is slow...LOL. dood, you've gotta stop autocrossing so much...its ABUSE on your car!
Anyway, see ya soon (got my S4 1.5 months ago)
**************************************************
2005 Audi S4 (Nogaro Blue) + V1 + LaBree Exhaust + 19x8.5 ASA AR1
MODS to come: RNS-E NAV, LaBree downpipe & Tien SS.
Anyway, see ya soon (got my S4 1.5 months ago)
**************************************************
2005 Audi S4 (Nogaro Blue) + V1 + LaBree Exhaust + 19x8.5 ASA AR1
MODS to come: RNS-E NAV, LaBree downpipe & Tien SS.
Ok, why don't you ***** my thread with a pic of the new ride, since you never come round the Dilly no more so I never get to see it!
08-02-2006, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by S4John
puppet: I never took them but I will since you asked.
irish44j: you can drive the car when I bring it by...its nice and loud since I got the exhaust installed. Next purchase is the downpipes and maybe ecu upgrade.
irish44j: you can drive the car when I bring it by...its nice and loud since I got the exhaust installed. Next purchase is the downpipes and maybe ecu upgrade.
08-27-2006, 12:47 PM
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i will add some info to this thread. this past weeekend i replaced my drivers side axle with a axle from raxle. i called up marty and he was excellent. axle came to my door in 2 dayys packaged very well with all the instructions and directions back to the ups office so i can drop the old axle.the quality of the raxle axle is just soo good. thumbs up from me.
07-29-2007, 02:39 PM
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I agree - Raxles is the best. It might even work out as your cheapest and quickest option for a replacement (Like on the 20th ann edition trannies with VLSD).
GLE03Max - I believe they reuse/reman some parts, like the shaft, and maybe the inner joint housing??, but everything else is new. A lot better than the reman that you'd get at autozone
GLE03Max - I believe they reuse/reman some parts, like the shaft, and maybe the inner joint housing??, but everything else is new. A lot better than the reman that you'd get at autozone
07-29-2007, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Gle03Max
If they use brand new axles not remaned ones then why do they take the core of the old one as that is why most places take them back to reman?
07-30-2007, 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by irish44j
They re-use the housings and the hard driveaxle parts, but the CV joints themselves are new, not shaved like Autozone or Pep boys axles are.....
07-30-2007, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Gle03Max
I see, I didnt even think of that. Do they actually claim to hold more power or is it just something people say that they think they hold up better?
http://www.raxles.com/no_regrind.aspx
and the other things on their site
check out "customer cars" too....several org'ers on there!
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