Just wanna say Hello from a new member and get myself oriented with posting junk.
Hopefully I can get rid of that Lurker status soon!

-Frank

 

Howdy!

And I'm sure as others will greet you: "Let the modding begin!"

Enjoy your car!

 

Welcome to the club

 

Welcome to the org and congrats on a great car--the best way to quickly get any questions answered is to use the search function first--happy modding

 

Welcome to the org!!!

 

welcome

 

Thank you for the warm greeting everybody

-Frank

 

greeting mighty owner

 

Im new to this also.. I've been reading some posts and decided to join. I know basically nothing about engines and stuff.. all i know is my maxima is nice... that's pretty much why i'm here..to make an *** out of myself and so i don't feel like a poser and can actually know what im talking about.

 

Hopefully you wont get bit by the "Modding Bug".

 

Welcome!Welcome!~

 

whats the modding bug...? and dont tell me it was cuz i said a word that starts with a P and ends with an "iss"

 

oh.. that was the other thread.. this one was a synonym for buttocks

 

The "modding bug" is when you have a hard time deciding whether to spend your money on food or on an exhaust, intake, UDP, etc. for you car.

Hmmmm...Eat Or Mod Maxx???

 

dont i feel dumb.. i thought the modding bug was ur slang word for the moderator kicking me off cause i used basic cable profanity

 

MOD MAXX!!!

 

 

whats UDP?

 

Unorthodox Pulley (sp check)

 

wtf are u talking about bro... cars aint my language.. im a new driver..new maxima owner.. i rode a bmx till last month

 

Here is a link with more info.http://www.custommaxima.com/UnorthodoxPulley.html

 

no worries mate, i started out just like you, wanting some more info for my 2k max....then i got the intake, then removed the resonater, then got the y-pipe, then the jet module, then the 18" R/harts and the upd,**sniff**sniff**sobbing**I was out of control!!! hey, it's all good....and oh yeah, welcome to the board..

 

thanks alot guys.. unfortunately... I leased my car.. not knowing how much i would want to toy around with it. Theres so much i wish i could do already and i don't even know the first thing about cars.. i can't imagine how bad i'll be ina month

 

What did you get? Color? 6 speed?

 

I am new as well. This is an awesome place to get information about anything that can be done to a Maxima. Everyone in here is great. There aren't even a ton of Trolls that come in here flaming maxima's and the owners! Enjoy your car. More details about it please.

Nathan

 

2k2 Maxima SE automatic 3.5L 255hsp black

mod-
changed dealer liscence plate holder to fake silver chainlink holder

 

UDP = underdrive pulley

what does an underdrive pulley do?

Unorthodox Racing [is a shop] currently manufactures the underdrive pulley for 3rd, 4th, and 5th generations. the underdrive pulley is a replacement crank pulley on the maxima. the crank pulley drives the accessories on the car, such as A/C and alternator. the underdrive pulley is smaller and lighter than the stock unit. because it is smaller and lighter, less energy (horsepower), is used to turn the pulley. the underdrive pulley *does not* produce horsepower -- it simply frees up some horsepower that was being used to drive the stock pulley.

you n00bies, there is valuable information here: https://maxima.org/maxfaqs/index.shtml. here you can read about all "mods" or modifications that you can make to your car to better its performance and looks. theres information here that tells you what you can buy to increase your cars hp, improve its handling, etc.

the mod bug is simply a catch phrase made up to describe the "infection" that some car enthusiasts get. pretty much its an almost uncontrollable urge to buy parts for your car. food vs car is really an exaggeration (i hope).



btw, i believe one of the most valuable parts of the org is the group deals forum. a group buy is organized when an org member contacts a vendor and strikes up an agreement on a discounted price when an X number of org members want in. many times even the vendor themselves chooses to offer a product at a discounted price on the org. many times the "gd" is dependant on the # of people that are interested.

for example, there is a group deal going on right now, actually, it closes today at 2pm EST / 5pm Pacific time! it's for maxspeed performance springs! these springs replace your stock springs and lower your car 1.7 inches in the front and 1.5 inches in the back... and have been reported by many members to settle even more afterwards. this is a nice drop and the ride is comparable to a stock SE. the new springs are an upgrade to the stock suspension, improving handling!

as you continue to lurk on the org you will discover that springs are usually pretty costly; around $300. maxspeed springs are around $150 retail and right now the groupdeal is $85 + shipping to your zipcode when 10 or more buyers are committed. this is a great deal for a great product, dont you think? keep in mind thought that groupdeals dont last forever and sometimes it takes weeks or even months for a similar groupdeal to be organized. its been 3 months or so since the last maxspeed springs groupdeal and i missed out on that one... not on this one though!

i hope ive helped to clear some things up for you guys.

enjoy.

 

Thanks for your time ICF. Most of my questions on here are going to be. "if i put ---- on can i change it back easily when my lease is up"
hopefully the answer to most of it will be.. "yes u can"

 

youre right most answers will be "yes u can."

y? because most mod's are bolt on's.

 

any exterior body work can't be done correct? like a body kit or groundeffects or whatever u kids are calling it these days

 

depends on the kit. some are attached to your existing body while others are a direct replacement.

oh, btw, i believe ground fx refer to neons that people stick under their cars. like from fast and the furious.

 

That's what i thought. But i've heard peopel refer to the body kt as ground effects on several occasions.



Aren't most body kit's bolt on.. thereore destroying the existing body of he car? i don't think the bank and dealr wants holes in thier car.

 

i'd recommend bolting them on, yes.
but some people use tape. not scotch tape, mind you.

 

Only reason I'm considering a body kit is so i can get rid of those stinkin dents and scratches!