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Old 05-27-2012, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by UGAd13
Not Maxima specific, but if you've ever driven a rental car and wondered what side the gas tank is on... you can look at the fuel gauge. The arrow points to which side.

I learned that last year and felt like a complete idiot since...

how is this correct?? My maximas needle points to the passenger and the tank is on the driver side??????
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Old 05-27-2012, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DjHackStyle
how is this correct?? My maximas needle points to the passenger and the tank is on the driver side??????
Its not the needle its the little arrow.

And something cool I discovered about my car today: the center console has an upper and lower compartment.
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Old 05-27-2012, 07:42 PM
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Cool things discoevered in my 5th gen?
Well:

- The great turn radius that make me feel that I'm aboard a heavy cruiser like the Bismarck... LOL!
- The power of the V6 when I need to pass haulers and another cars in the highway
- The seats, comfy and soft. But I hate them in summer! (that's why I bought a seat cover)
- The chance of do some upgrades, like the HID headlights of the 02-03 Maximas in our 00-01 ones.
- The possibility of get a Supercharger kit and don't make a complete custom setup for it.
- How another cars respect the size of my car in the road.
- The automatic sunroof. Just press once and it closes.
- The garage door opener in the sun visor. I can open 3 different doors with it!

An that's all by the moment. LOL!
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Old 05-27-2012, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Mesa
Its not the needle its the little arrow.

And something cool I discovered about my car today: the center console has an upper and lower compartment.

Ok i understand now, it wasnt specific enough for me
The gas pump icon on the fuel gauge has an arrow that points towards the side of the car the gas tank is on
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Old 05-27-2012, 09:23 PM
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U turns are fun.
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Old 05-27-2012, 09:46 PM
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It's embarrassing when my Pathfinder has a better turning radius than my max.

Cool things:

-Faster than a 2010 328i
-Pop up armrest in the center console
-I LOVE WHITE GAUGES GO SE MODEL
-Auto sunroof
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Old 05-27-2012, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
U turns are fun.
Even more so when you accidentally set the parking brake while turning a little fast
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Old 05-27-2012, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
U turns are fun.
Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

Move away maggots, this "bucket of bolts" needs a lot of space for this turn!
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Old 05-27-2012, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Mesa
Even more so when you accidentally set the parking brake while turning a little fast
I think something's wrong with my e-brake, because i can crank that thing up as far as it will go, no wheel lock at all.
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by dared3vil0
I think something's wrong with my e-brake, because i can crank that thing up as far as it will go, no wheel lock at all.
Mine was the same way when I first got the car. My right rear caliper was missing the little arm that the cable mounts to. After a new cable, installing that missing part, and some new rear pads they lock up on command.

A "cool" feature indeed

Try tightening the cable, theres a little nut at the base of the handle.
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Old 05-27-2012, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Mesa
Mine was the same way when I first got the car. My right rear caliper was missing the little arm that the cable mounts to. After a new cable, installing that missing part, and some new rear pads they lock up on command.

A "cool" feature indeed

Try tightening the cable, theres a little nut at the base of the handle.
I think i will, Thanks
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Old 05-28-2012, 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by gavin68
Definitely this thing.

My little cousin pointed this out, I didnt even know I had it either....does it come on at certain times because mine seem to come on in certain situations....I dont know what these situations are lol but yea
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Old 05-28-2012, 06:17 AM
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I found a decent-sized nug in the pocket behind the passenger side seat :]
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Old 05-28-2012, 09:44 AM
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there is a sweet hiding spot under the clock. super secret.
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Old 05-28-2012, 10:45 AM
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-It burned oil
-It liked to clatter on startup
-Its radiator liked to spew its contents all over my clean engine bay

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Old 05-28-2012, 10:51 AM
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They have analog accelerometer's.

Punch it and see how high the center console rises, you're doing good if you can get it over 45*
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Old 05-28-2012, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by eforde
there is a sweet hiding spot under the clock. super secret.
Not any more...

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Old 05-28-2012, 08:15 PM
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If you look closely at the hood liner its says maxima....twice.
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Old 05-28-2012, 08:43 PM
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That the sunroof was actually a one touch close as well as open. Found out last week. It's been 12 years of holding the button
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Old 05-28-2012, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by luvlexus101
If you look closely at the hood liner its says maxima....twice.
Mine says "Advanced Front Midship."

Whatever...that means...

But still. What's it to ya?
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Old 06-21-2012, 02:58 PM
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The sunglass holder on 03 SE cannot hold regular size sunglasses...
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Brett
Mine says "Advanced Front Midship."

Whatever...that means...

But still. What's it to ya?
Boo yeah.

It's just a front midship. the sedan has 48/50 weight distribution
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TunerMaxima3000
Boo yeah.

It's just a front midship. the sedan has 48/50 weight distribution
Where's the other 2%?
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Old 06-22-2012, 11:49 AM
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that my sunroof wasnt broken - it only needed to be reset. took me a year!
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