5th Gen "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread
02-10-2007, 12:05 PM
#1161
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hi. can anyone help?!? i'm new, and just purchase an 02 6 speed. nice car, good deal, but was victum of a vehicle prowl. oem navi and bose head unit taken by someone who thought they needed it more. i'm not worried about the head unit, but i need to find a navi touch screen with funtion buttons to get the hvac climate control working. anyone know anybody that might have a unit or a wrecked car with a stock navi setup? also, can this car easily be switched to the digital climate control or will a pathfinder or infiniti nav unit be a suitable replacement? the dealer said they cannot cross reference one vehicle to another for the navigation, just that the maxima unit number ends with 5Y700. i need to have harness pigtails too, as the idiot cut the harness instead of upplugging. thanks for any help!
02-10-2007, 02:52 PM
#1162
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Hello, I was looking at a 02 AT and it has 75k miles on it. I am wondering if there are alot of problems with these cars or will they run fine? I noticed there was a MAF issue or something and wanted to know if that was a problem and if there is anything else. Would you recommend me getting it?
02-10-2007, 07:05 PM
#1164
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Originally Posted by dblock75
Hello, I was looking at a 02 AT and it has 75k miles on it. I am wondering if there are alot of problems with these cars or will they run fine? I noticed there was a MAF issue or something and wanted to know if that was a problem and if there is anything else. Would you recommend me getting it?
02-11-2007, 05:59 AM
#1166
Originally Posted by djcallao
Can Anyone Help Me Out On Where To Find An Ae Engine Cover For My 2000 Max.
02-11-2007, 01:35 PM
#1171
Originally Posted by djcallao
SORRY MAN I'M STILL HAVIN TROUBLE FINDIN IT
02-11-2007, 03:10 PM
#1172
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2003 GLE, about 75k miles, and I'm staying on top of maintenance. Makes a thunking type of sound that seems to be coming from the engine area (can't hear it differently with the window open on either side). It's linked to wheel speed and if my foot's off the gas. If I touch the gas or the brakes, the sound stops, and starts right up again when I get my foot off the pedal.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks. -LJ
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks. -LJ
02-11-2007, 08:46 PM
#1173
Originally Posted by Little John
2003 GLE, about 75k miles, and I'm staying on top of maintenance. Makes a thunking type of sound that seems to be coming from the engine area (can't hear it differently with the window open on either side). It's linked to wheel speed and if my foot's off the gas. If I touch the gas or the brakes, the sound stops, and starts right up again when I get my foot off the pedal.
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks. -LJ
Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks. -LJ
The only thing I can think of is that it might be a worn CV axle - since it goes away when pressure is applied (via gas or braking) to the driveaxle. Is the sound more apparent when turning or in a straight line (or does it make no difference)?
02-11-2007, 09:02 PM
#1174
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Originally Posted by irish44j
I run 17x8 fno1r-c's with a 35mm offset and 245/45/17 tires. They are almost flush in the front, and about 10mm in in the back.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
02-12-2007, 05:13 AM
#1175
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Originally Posted by irish44j
is there any vibration that you can feel related to this sound, or is it only the noise?
The only thing I can think of is that it might be a worn CV axle - since it goes away when pressure is applied (via gas or braking) to the driveaxle. Is the sound more apparent when turning or in a straight line (or does it make no difference)?
The only thing I can think of is that it might be a worn CV axle - since it goes away when pressure is applied (via gas or braking) to the driveaxle. Is the sound more apparent when turning or in a straight line (or does it make no difference)?
02-12-2007, 12:51 PM
#1176
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Originally Posted by Little John
No vibration yet, but the sound was worse this morning than last night. I don't notice any changes when steering. One theory was U-joint?
Happy hunting.
02-12-2007, 06:01 PM
#1177
OK...this is a NOOB question...but where the hell do i buy mesh to make a grille for the front and bottom of my 00-01 bumper? I cant seem to find it anywhere...can someone help me out? Thanks in advance 
02-12-2007, 06:04 PM
#1178
Originally Posted by PandaXpress
OK...this is a NOOB question...but where the hell do i buy mesh to make a grille for the front and bottom of my 00-01 bumper? I cant seem to find it anywhere...can someone help me out? Thanks in advance
02-12-2007, 06:34 PM
#1179
Originally Posted by Little John
No vibration yet, but the sound was worse this morning than last night. I don't notice any changes when steering. One theory was U-joint?
02-12-2007, 06:36 PM
#1180
Originally Posted by JohnWEngle
I'll second Irish's guess-timate. CV joints are usually more noticable when you turn the steering wheel a lot and at low speeds. Try going to a parking lot and turning the steering wheel to full lock and drive slowly (not faster than say 35mph). If no noise, then try full lock the opposite direction. You should get much more noticeable thunking/clunking noise this way. If it is more noticeable doing this, then I'd say you definitely have a worn CV joint. You may also want to check the cv joint boots for holes or tears. A boot that is torn or has holes will throw most of it's grease out fairly quickly and you should have an nice layer of "chocolate frosting" somewhere on the bottom of your car.... A damaged boot and clunking is definitely a CV joint.
Happy hunting.
Happy hunting.
Another thought: check your brake pads for even wear. Perhaps a piston is stuck or something in a caliper.
02-12-2007, 07:32 PM
#1182
Originally Posted by PandaXpress
isnt this like some chicken wire? or is it like what street scenes uses for their grilles?
It is similar to the Street Scenes material, but helluva lot cheaper.
02-12-2007, 07:33 PM
#1183
Originally Posted by PandaXpress
isnt this like some chicken wire? or is it like what street scenes uses for their grilles?
02-12-2007, 08:51 PM
#1184
Originally Posted by 00MaxSE
No, it is not like chicken wire. It is similar to the Street Scenes material, but helluva lot cheaper.
It is similar to the Street Scenes material, but helluva lot cheaper.
...so trip to home depot is in my near future!
02-12-2007, 09:17 PM
#1186
I'm assuming you havn't done any research at all with suspension. You can make any 20" rims fit with the right offset with any type of drop if you wanted.
I'm sorry but I'm not going to spood feed when there is a suspension thread that is stickied on in this forum.
I'm sorry but I'm not going to spood feed when there is a suspension thread that is stickied on in this forum.
02-12-2007, 09:25 PM
#1187
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Originally Posted by djcallao
Now can someone help me with a legitimate question? What would be the best drop in inches for the front and rear to use with 20 " wheels?
You will need to check offset clearances, but most drops available will accomodate 20" wheels...your tires will just be rubberbands.
02-12-2007, 09:38 PM
#1188
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Originally Posted by LA02MAX
I would advise against 20" wheels, but that's another issue
You will need to check offset clearances, but most drops available will accomodate 20" wheels...your tires will just be rubberbands.
You will need to check offset clearances, but most drops available will accomodate 20" wheels...your tires will just be rubberbands.
02-13-2007, 04:11 AM
#1189
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Originally Posted by irish44j
CV axle (it's not a u-joint, it's a CV joint) or (shot in the dark) perhaps one of your pulleys is loose...
Incidentally, it was happening at highway speeds, too. We shall see. And I'm renting a Neon. What a POS.
Torque those suckas down to 87 ft-lbs. 
02-13-2007, 09:16 AM
#1192
Originally Posted by Little John
I'm an idiot. Wasn't the CV. Or a pulley. Or the transmission. It was loose lugnuts. I did the brakes back a month or two ago, and I guess I didn't do the lugs tightly enough. I'm an idiot.
It happens... at least you got things sorted out without dropping a lot of time or money into it.
<-- My stupidity
02-13-2007, 11:16 AM
#1194
Originally Posted by djcallao
Haha rubberbands, I like that, what is the problem with 20" wheels? Can you let me know. If I can avoid problems than I will. If 20's will give me problems in the future than forget about it. Right now I have 02 Max stocks on my 2000. Thanks man
1. 20" wheels are heavy as hell, and will make your car considerably slower than stock, and will also adversely affect how the car handles.
2. With ultra-low-profile tires, you will feel every crack, bump, and divot in the road. Even moreso if you lower the car. Heavy wheels + ULP tires + stiffer springs + less spring travel = terrible ride qualit and terrible handling. It's that simple.
3. Tires for 20's are damn expensive (at least "quality" tires).
4. Very easy to bend a rim on a pothole because there's not much tire between the rim and the road. Better buy an extra one....
5. Most here will agree that 20's look idiotic on a 5th gen (most, not all) but that's a personal choice. Most here prefer 18's (or 19s at most).
As to the springs: read the sticky at the top of the 5th gen forum. There is far too much to just discuss here, and there are a million discussions on this topic already.
02-13-2007, 11:16 AM
#1195
Originally Posted by Little John
I'm an idiot. Wasn't the CV. Or a pulley. Or the transmission. It was loose lugnuts. I did the brakes back a month or two ago, and I guess I didn't do the lugs tightly enough. I'm an idiot.
02-13-2007, 11:27 AM
#1196
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Originally Posted by irish44j
There is no "problem" per se, only:
1. 20" wheels are heavy as hell, and will make your car considerably slower than stock, and will also adversely affect how the car handles.
2. With ultra-low-profile tires, you will feel every crack, bump, and divot in the road. Even moreso if you lower the car. Heavy wheels + ULP tires + stiffer springs + less spring travel = terrible ride qualit and terrible handling. It's that simple.
3. Tires for 20's are damn expensive (at least "quality" tires).
4. Very easy to bend a rim on a pothole because there's not much tire between the rim and the road. Better buy an extra one....
5. Most here will agree that 20's look idiotic on a 5th gen (most, not all) but that's a personal choice. Most here prefer 18's (or 19s at most).
As to the springs: read the sticky at the top of the 5th gen forum. There is far too much to just discuss here, and there are a million discussions on this topic already.
1. 20" wheels are heavy as hell, and will make your car considerably slower than stock, and will also adversely affect how the car handles.
2. With ultra-low-profile tires, you will feel every crack, bump, and divot in the road. Even moreso if you lower the car. Heavy wheels + ULP tires + stiffer springs + less spring travel = terrible ride qualit and terrible handling. It's that simple.
3. Tires for 20's are damn expensive (at least "quality" tires).
4. Very easy to bend a rim on a pothole because there's not much tire between the rim and the road. Better buy an extra one....
5. Most here will agree that 20's look idiotic on a 5th gen (most, not all) but that's a personal choice. Most here prefer 18's (or 19s at most).
As to the springs: read the sticky at the top of the 5th gen forum. There is far too much to just discuss here, and there are a million discussions on this topic already.
02-14-2007, 02:36 PM
#1199
Dashboard Removal + Gauges
I'm new driver and new to the whole car mod scene and would like to replace my dashboard gauges and lights in my 02 maxima. How do I got about removing the dash? Also does anyone know where to find reverse glow guages for 2002 maxima?
02-14-2007, 05:15 PM
#1200
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I am a noob and just thought I would introduce myself. I don't have my max yet but am eagerly awaiting the "perfect" 02/03 SE with an auto trans. I test drove one about three weeks ago and have been anxious to find one with everything I want ever since. I'm wondering though, are there any Haynes type manuals out there for the 5.5 gens? I've only been able to find ones that go up to 2001.