Thinking of selling my 2002 max.. worth it?
09-09-2009, 08:17 AM
#41
B
09-09-2009, 08:19 AM
#42
09-09-2009, 08:25 AM
#43
Although i DID read that one guy who Turbo charged his maxima which had the vq and said he had no traction.. but was hella fun though lol...
you know.. i bet this car would be SO much more better with the 5 speed from a 6th gen... can that work!? lol
09-09-2009, 08:28 AM
#44
09-09-2009, 08:41 AM
#45
However I'm fairly sure the answer is a big "no".
09-09-2009, 08:46 AM
#46
09-09-2009, 09:08 AM
#48
Yes. 8/10 difficulty. Not for the average shadetree mechanic.
09-09-2009, 09:31 AM
#49
If I had to guess, it's somewhere around 280+ hp and 14.0. (Add 10hp to that in about 2 weeks, when my spacers get installed!) But to be honest, and no offense intended, I really don't care. I realize there are a huge contingent of forum members who thrive on numbers, but as long as my butt-dyno is happy, then I'm good.
I don't track. And it's very, very rare that I find myself in an impromptu drag race. Getting too old for that behavior. The booster in the back seat is a dead giveaway to other priorities.
09-09-2009, 09:40 AM
#50
I havent heard of any major problems with the autos... slipping? just do a DR mod for like $10 or the transgo shift kit $100... easy fix. I have an auto and at first I regretted not buying a 6mt, but I love my car and even though its auto its a blast to drive. Besides, with an auto you have the added advantage that most opponents cant shift thier mt properly and you take them on a shift when you are pinned to the floor.
09-09-2009, 09:53 AM
#51
I havent heard of any major problems with the autos... slipping? just do a DR mod for like $10 or the transgo shift kit $100... easy fix. I have an auto and at first I regretted not buying a 6mt, but I love my car and even though its auto its a blast to drive. Besides, with an auto you have the added advantage that most opponents cant shift thier mt properly and you take them on a shift when you are pinned to the floor.
I just start driving MT maxima less than 2 months ago. I must say driving in the MD/DC/VA area during rush hour is no fun. But I still don't regret buying it.MidN1te - if you are selling your maxima, what are you going to drive during winter??
09-09-2009, 10:02 AM
#52
You know, you can always just buy one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M5PTQM
But it's probably better (and cheaper) to make one, and I'm sure you could probably make it look much better.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Flux-Capacitor/
Heck, figure out how to make rope-lights move and you have half the project right there!
Here is a light controller that might work - http://www.wwbw.com/Elation-Light-Sa...b-000423bb4e79
Or, if you really want to geek out:
http://blog.wensheng.com/2008/11/sup...christmas.html
Of course, you're going to need some plutonium to generate the 1.21 gigawatts......or a bolt of lightning!
09-09-2009, 10:37 AM
#54
I have no idea what-so-ever. Stock for '03 was 255 hp and 15.0 flat.
If I had to guess (even a guy with a stock 6mt landed a 14.0 here so with your mods 13s could be possible even though it would be hard), it's somewhere around 280+ hp and 14.0. (Add 10hp to that in about 2 weeks, when my spacers get installed!) But to be honest, and no offense intended, I really don't care. I realize there are a huge contingent of forum members who thrive on numbers, but as long as my butt-dyno is happy, then I'm good.
If I had to guess (even a guy with a stock 6mt landed a 14.0 here so with your mods 13s could be possible even though it would be hard), it's somewhere around 280+ hp and 14.0. (Add 10hp to that in about 2 weeks, when my spacers get installed!) But to be honest, and no offense intended, I really don't care. I realize there are a huge contingent of forum members who thrive on numbers, but as long as my butt-dyno is happy, then I'm good.
I know the full cattman exhaust (headers back) really woke up my car
. Even stock it moved nice. My dad loves driving my car esp. now that I raised it up 3".6 forward gears > 4 forward gears
Btw, Rochester, we have almost identical cars...both sheer silver with frost fabric. I had to get the sunroof though...its a must for me.
Last edited by pbn85; 09-09-2009 at 10:39 AM.
09-09-2009, 10:55 AM
#57
You know, you can always just buy one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001M5PTQM
But it's probably better (and cheaper) to make one, and I'm sure you could probably make it look much better.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Flux-Capacitor/
Heck, figure out how to make rope-lights move and you have half the project right there!
Here is a light controller that might work - http://www.wwbw.com/Elation-Light-Sa...b-000423bb4e79
Or, if you really want to geek out:
http://blog.wensheng.com/2008/11/sup...christmas.html
Of course, you're going to need some plutonium to generate the 1.21 gigawatts......or a bolt of lightning!
But it's probably better (and cheaper) to make one, and I'm sure you could probably make it look much better.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Flux-Capacitor/
Heck, figure out how to make rope-lights move and you have half the project right there!
Here is a light controller that might work - http://www.wwbw.com/Elation-Light-Sa...b-000423bb4e79
Or, if you really want to geek out:
http://blog.wensheng.com/2008/11/sup...christmas.html
Of course, you're going to need some plutonium to generate the 1.21 gigawatts......or a bolt of lightning!
im gonna concentrate on getting a Max first
B
09-09-2009, 11:14 AM
#58
your 1/4 time may be right, however, the HP number is very much off. In regards to WHP, I'd say you would be around ~220whp. Stock these cars have around 205-210whp...the 255 advertised number was overinflated. Even the guys with ALL the bolt ons on their 5.5 6mt's arent making 280whp with stock internals. However, with headers and everything else 250-260whp is more easily attainable providing your car is running good.
You say tom-aye-toe and I say to-mah-toe, and we both have awesome cars!
If you lived near Rochester, I'd look you up. As it is, I feel pretty alone here in Upstate NY.[edited] Actually, I just noticed you had Maxima of the Month at some point. That's a pretty cool recognition, and means you're ride has lots more going for it than my daily driver. Very cool for you.
09-09-2009, 11:30 AM
#59
No argument from me. Like I said, I'm happy if the butt-dyno is happy.
Pretty much. You went with headers, I've got Catt's y-pipe. You lowered your car, and I like sitting high. You've got front/rear lips, and I prefer the stock look.
You say tom-aye-toe and I say to-mah-toe, and we both have awesome cars! If you lived near Rochester, I'd look you up. As it is, I feel pretty alone here in Upstate NY.
[edited] Actually, I just noticed you had Maxima of the Month at some point. That's a pretty cool recognition, and means you're ride has lots more going for it than my daily driver. Very cool for you.
Pretty much. You went with headers, I've got Catt's y-pipe. You lowered your car, and I like sitting high. You've got front/rear lips, and I prefer the stock look.
You say tom-aye-toe and I say to-mah-toe, and we both have awesome cars!
If you lived near Rochester, I'd look you up. As it is, I feel pretty alone here in Upstate NY.[edited] Actually, I just noticed you had Maxima of the Month at some point. That's a pretty cool recognition, and means you're ride has lots more going for it than my daily driver. Very cool for you.
But that's what I wanted.You should most definitely make it to maxus '10
09-09-2009, 11:39 AM
#60
I have no idea what-so-ever. Stock for '03 was 255 hp and 15.0 flat.
If I had to guess, it's somewhere around 280+ hp and 14.0. (Add 10hp to that in about 2 weeks, when my spacers get installed!) But to be honest, and no offense intended, I really don't care. I realize there are a huge contingent of forum members who thrive on numbers, but as long as my butt-dyno is happy, then I'm good.
I don't track. And it's very, very rare that I find myself in an impromptu drag race. Getting too old for that behavior. The booster in the back seat is a dead giveaway to other priorities.
If I had to guess, it's somewhere around 280+ hp and 14.0. (Add 10hp to that in about 2 weeks, when my spacers get installed!) But to be honest, and no offense intended, I really don't care. I realize there are a huge contingent of forum members who thrive on numbers, but as long as my butt-dyno is happy, then I'm good.
I don't track. And it's very, very rare that I find myself in an impromptu drag race. Getting too old for that behavior. The booster in the back seat is a dead giveaway to other priorities.
Oh ok gotcha...
09-09-2009, 11:40 AM
#61
^^^ Thats me in that manual car. I just start driving MT maxima less than 2 months ago. I must say driving in the MD/DC/VA area during rush hour is no fun. But I still don't regret buying it.
MidN1te - if you are selling your maxima, what are you going to drive during winter??
I just start driving MT maxima less than 2 months ago. I must say driving in the MD/DC/VA area during rush hour is no fun. But I still don't regret buying it.MidN1te - if you are selling your maxima, what are you going to drive during winter??
and now that i can work to the train station, its even better lol...
09-09-2009, 11:41 AM
#62
Your very welcome. I'm planning on Maxus2010. Myself, my wife and another couple have made plans for a weekend in NYC. My buddy and I will attend Maxus on Saturday, while the girls go shopping downtown. Should be fun.
There are more than a few cars here that I'd like to see. As well as a few screen names that it would be neat to look up and say "hi". I'll be the guy wandering around looking like a lost, suburban dad.
pbn85, you need a new sig image.
There are more than a few cars here that I'd like to see. As well as a few screen names that it would be neat to look up and say "hi". I'll be the guy wandering around looking like a lost, suburban dad.
pbn85, you need a new sig image.
09-09-2009, 11:43 AM
#63
09-09-2009, 01:10 PM
#68
So this is your Honda? And that's your wife?
http://forums.maxima.org/washington-...-creation.html
Holy crap. Dude, keep the Honda.
Better yet, sell both cars and never leave the house.
http://forums.maxima.org/washington-...-creation.html
Holy crap. Dude, keep the Honda.
Better yet, sell both cars and never leave the house.
09-09-2009, 06:04 PM
#70
both are beautiful..damn i now want an s2k..i think im too tall at 6'5" though 
i would have to have the top down and thats not realistic living in ny
i would have to have the top down and thats not realistic living in ny
09-09-2009, 06:10 PM
#71
09-09-2009, 06:22 PM
#72
the only grip i have is s2k's dont have torque to turn a screw...the speed is there, just not noticeable...
i had a HUGE problem going from my first maxima to an s2k... so i turboed my s2k... sold the turbo... missed it.. went back to turbo lol
09-09-2009, 06:24 PM
#73
you know wat's funny... I'm half korean, half irish....and i NEVER thought asian girls were pretty until i was around 20 when i first got to my first duty station in the army... that was washington State... just like california, the west coast was the first place asians chilled...
SOOOooo many of them... and then i was like.. hnnmmmm... i wonder if its true about what they say on asian girls..... ching-kwa hahahahaa...
SOOOooo many of them... and then i was like.. hnnmmmm... i wonder if its true about what they say on asian girls..... ching-kwa hahahahaa...
09-09-2009, 06:46 PM
#75
Anyway, you're the one asking for advice... so, get rid of the Maxima. Reduce your debt, and improve your cash flow. Enjoy the Honda. Drive it often and hard, because it's just a car and it's a lot of fun.
09-09-2009, 07:08 PM
#78
Now you and your friends get off my lawn! No, wait, this is your thread...
09-10-2009, 07:39 AM
#79
soooo... the wifey said she likes the maxima too much... she said she likes the power and everything with it...she said she gets a kick when doods see her in the car and wanna race lol...
anyways... we decided since her lease is up on her 07 accord in february.. she'll just take the maxima and drive that and just pay that off and keep it...this is instead of buying another new car..
i'm hoping this car in her hands will last a long time.. because i keep wanting to floor the damn thing and everything when i drive it..
so i'll be looking for a 6 speed maxima later on and mod that for a nice daily..
anyways... we decided since her lease is up on her 07 accord in february.. she'll just take the maxima and drive that and just pay that off and keep it...this is instead of buying another new car..
i'm hoping this car in her hands will last a long time.. because i keep wanting to floor the damn thing and everything when i drive it..
so i'll be looking for a 6 speed maxima later on and mod that for a nice daily..
09-10-2009, 08:13 AM
#80
So you've got an '07 Accord in the garage, too? MidN1te, it's difficult to get a handle on your equation... you keep changing the parameters!
Swapping the leased Accord for the Maxima is a good decision. Car leases are almost always a loss, unless you find yourself in the extremely rare scenario of a lease buyout that's under your residual value. It can happen, but it's rare.
Swapping the leased Accord for the Maxima is a good decision. Car leases are almost always a loss, unless you find yourself in the extremely rare scenario of a lease buyout that's under your residual value. It can happen, but it's rare.