how would be best to reach him (Dave B)

 

read the stickies...the one about parts vendors

 

Check your manual for what that light represents.

 

its like you said - tail/brake bulb

 

is there a write up on how to put on your stock suspension?
i just took off the front right coilover but cant seem to fit the stock suspension.....
its too long......
help?

 

Do you have a spring compressor? Try and reference of of these posts (i.e. reverse engineer them):

http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/strut_install.html
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...6&postcount=25
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...0&postcount=49

 

yeah i got a spring compressor but it doesnt seem to do anything.
the actual spring is compressing but the suspension doesnt et any shorter..........
and thanks for the links and please feel free to give me more input while i read through them..........

 

so the light means "lights out" .. but my lights are not out .. .. i dont want to drive around with that light on .. i cant stand looking down and seeing that sht on

 

ok so i got an 01 maf for my 02 on the way, any comments about this setup, im not really a noob when it comes to engines, so i was just wondering if anyone could give me their experienced opinion, is the fact that a 3.5l will draw in more air than a 3.0l? and does it give the same output signal throughought the rev range even thought its a different engine? any performance decrease?

 

It's the same sensor, so there is no voltage calibration curve to fit.

But you will need to read this prior to install.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=258878

 

thank you thats perfect, shoulda searched better

 

This is probably a huge noob question but do 2000 Max's have traction control?

 

This is for people that drive there maxima's in the winter

what size rim's are you guys using? 15's or 16's?

 

Some do, you have a TCS button on your dash just right of the steering column if you do. Look at a few interior shots of peoples car to see the switch.

 

Nah I don't. If I don't that probably means I don't have it huh?

 

Stock...

 

I got a quick question I hope is nothing serious, but for the last month or so, that is getting coolder (I don't know if it is related or not) but after I start the car, let it warm for 2-3 mins (as always do), now after a few seconds of start moving (forward or backward) I hear this gas discharge sound just once, does not matter if the A/C was on or off, before I start the car.
Any ideas? should I worry??

 

Could possibly be wrong watt bulb. Double check to see if all bulbs are correct and don't forget about the 3rd brake light

 

17'350Z wheels with all seasons....

 

the snow can get pretty bad around here,I think the smaller rim will help me in the snow to be honest.

is going down to the 15 to small tho? or should I just drop to the 16?

im putting a winter tires on them not an allseason

 

17 seems like a good size for the winter. Those who have aftermarket brake kits cannot go smaller than a 17", so, again, this is where we go w/ either 17 or 18.

 

I had 16's on my '99 4th gen, with all season tires. And depending on the tires, they were great in the snow. The BF Goodrich Traction T/A's 215/55/16 could get me through everything. I park in Cambridge, MA on the street for work, and on a snowy day i would come out of work and have a 18" high plowed bank between the street and my car. Would go right through it most of the time. On rare occasions it would take me 2 tries (try once, back up, and go right through the second time)

I havent had a winter yet in my '03 with 17's.

 

What year? If 5th gen, you can go 15 inches, but 16 inch minimum for 5.5th gens (w/ no BBKs of course). If cost is an issue go the smallest diameter you can. I got a cheap set of 16 inch steelies off an 05 Alti and couldn't be happier.

 

Also, make sure you get the appropriate tire size to keep the outside tire diameter (along the edge that contacts the road) the same as stock unless you want it to mess with your odometer.

If you dont care about the odometer, remember that a smaller tire diameter will lower the clearance of the car. It will also cause the same height snow to contact the tire at a more horizontal angle, making it more difficult to get through.

 

oil on the bottom of the intake??? and rear valve cover??


ive allready replaced valve covers, and pcv valve. when i done that i noticed oil on the bottom of the intake. now you can put ur hand on the bottom and wipe oil off. and even see it on the top of the valve cover......


idk wtf it is. im thiking blow by for some reason.

 

Listen to this this i pull into a gas station and there this kid wit his Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V lol...so i put in my gas and the kid walks up to me like what year is your car. i say 2000 se ...so we start talking and hes like" i just got a new motor because of a recall and i just put in this exhaust" ... look like some exhaust of ebay....So hes like oh You cant see me on the road ....At first Iam like No cause that little 4-cylinder can move....and his car was M/t..so he askes me again ..Iam like Shyt let go ...So we pull up 2 the light...His like on Green we go ...i know how the light works and i guess he did 2 cause he picked the spot so I pull the hell off and left his ***...the whole time i thought i was going to lose cause i had a A/t...

 

There is a section for this. http://forums.maxima.org/forumdisplay.php?f=60

If you speek like this in the 5th gen forum you will get banned.

This thread is for noob questions

 

sorry didnt Know ...Now i do damn..

 

I got a quick question I hope is nothing serious, but for the last month or so, that is getting coolder (I don't know if it is related or not) but after I start the car, let it warm for 2-3 mins (as always do), now after a few seconds of start moving (forward or backward) I hear this gas discharge sound just once, does not matter if the A/C was on or off, before I start the car.
Any ideas? should I worry??

 

I have always used OEM brake pads, but decided to upgrade to Hawk HPS. I payed around $135 for front and rears. The total is significantly more than the OEM's I usually buy. I know these are much better pads, but did I over pay?

 

I noticed this sound too on my 01 AE. It happens to me when I let the clutch out. Is yours M/T or A/T? Does it make a difference? Anyone else have any ideas?

 

Is it necessary to get software updated after changing to a newer MAF?

 

Not necessary but if it is still acting strange after you replace it, then yes, at that point it’s a good idea.

 

i tried doing a search for the best Intake for a 5th gen but the links were all broken. I also was wondering how much a new OEM nissan starter was? i think i over paid a lot i paid $340 for a new one. thanks for your help

 

Hi all, first post. I'm not sure if this question has been done to death, tried the search... anyways, I want to remove the MAF from an '01, is the easiest way to remove the air filter box with the MAF attached? seems like removing the MAF is quite tricky without doing so.... anyone done this?

Thanks in advance.

 

^^^^^^
No it will be much easier to remove the whole airbox and intake resonator to take the Maf out. just the clamp on the throttle body and about 4-5 bolts and it will pull right out. of course unplug the the Maf sensor wire too.

 

Why not just remove electrical connector, then the 2 trorx bolts and call it good? 5 minutes, TOPS.

 

the two torx bolts for me have this little dot/bump in the center that prevents me from using a regular torx key.

 

Pics? . . . .

 

I believe it is recommended to replace the entire MAF housing as well.