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12-12-2004, 09:32 AM
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Hi, new here, family owns an '04 maxima se. 
anyhow i was wondering if not being able to make a U-turn bother any of u?? it seems like it takes 4 lane's in order to make a u-turn... im like
that doesnt seem right.... anyhow just want to hear your feed back on this issue.
oh also, i have been reading up on the steering shimmy and dont recall seeing what the symptoms of this problem is/are i.e. does the steering wheel pull to one side? or is it a vibration thing?? etc... anyhow any and all help is appreciated.
anyhow i was wondering if not being able to make a U-turn bother any of u?? it seems like it takes 4 lane's in order to make a u-turn... im like
that doesnt seem right.... anyhow just want to hear your feed back on this issue.oh also, i have been reading up on the steering shimmy and dont recall seeing what the symptoms of this problem is/are i.e. does the steering wheel pull to one side? or is it a vibration thing?? etc... anyhow any and all help is appreciated.
12-12-2004, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bored
Hi, new here, family owns an '04 maxima se.
anyhow i was wondering if not being able to make a U-turn bother any of u?? it seems like it takes 4 lane's in order to make a u-turn... im like that doesnt seem right.... anyhow just want to hear your feed back on this issue.
oh also, i have been reading up on the steering shimmy and dont recall seeing what the symptoms of this problem is/are i.e. does the steering wheel pull to one side? or is it a vibration thing?? etc... anyhow any and all help is appreciated.
anyhow i was wondering if not being able to make a U-turn bother any of u?? it seems like it takes 4 lane's in order to make a u-turn... im like
that doesnt seem right.... anyhow just want to hear your feed back on this issue.oh also, i have been reading up on the steering shimmy and dont recall seeing what the symptoms of this problem is/are i.e. does the steering wheel pull to one side? or is it a vibration thing?? etc... anyhow any and all help is appreciated.
12-12-2004, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bored
oh also, i have been reading up on the steering shimmy and dont recall seeing what the symptoms of this problem is/are i.e. does the steering wheel pull to one side? or is it a vibration thing?? etc... anyhow any and all help is appreciated.
BTW...wlecome aboard.
Bob
12-12-2004, 11:30 PM
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The dreaded 'shimmy' is not related to braking problems, or to the car pulling to one side, or to an up-and-down motion usually associated with an out-of-balance tire/wheel.
Drive along a reasonably smooth and straight road where there is light traffic. Very gradually increase your speed from around 30 mph to 70 mph (higher if legal) while holding the steering wheel loosely by your fingertips at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
If, at any speed (especially somewhere between 45 and 65 mph) the steering wheel begins vibrating from side-to-side, you have the dreaded 'shimmy'.
Drive along a reasonably smooth and straight road where there is light traffic. Very gradually increase your speed from around 30 mph to 70 mph (higher if legal) while holding the steering wheel loosely by your fingertips at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.
If, at any speed (especially somewhere between 45 and 65 mph) the steering wheel begins vibrating from side-to-side, you have the dreaded 'shimmy'.
12-13-2004, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DvSMAXXX04
I love my 3 point turns!!! (especially when theres a car approaching...cuz I get gun it and feel the VQ power!!!)
bored, welcome! incase you're still wondering, torque steer is when your car pulls to a side under hard acceleration. This is common with maximas and other front wheel drive cars with lots of horsepower.
12-14-2004, 02:37 PM
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thanks for the kind words,
i'll check on that shimmy though. thanks for the info...
ah, as for the three point turn issue, does anyone think it is possible to swap another steering rack from another vehicle to maybe help alleviate the problem? i was thinking maybe a 96 or newer rack from a maxima or maybe from a 350z or G35 some of the other infinity's?!?!
Thanks,
i'll check on that shimmy though. thanks for the info...
ah, as for the three point turn issue, does anyone think it is possible to swap another steering rack from another vehicle to maybe help alleviate the problem? i was thinking maybe a 96 or newer rack from a maxima or maybe from a 350z or G35 some of the other infinity's?!?!
Thanks,
12-14-2004, 02:45 PM
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welcome 
always looking for new members..
as for the 3 point turns, why are you willing to change the steering set up? where do you live that the turning bothers you that much. I'm sorry I don't get it.
always looking for new members..as for the 3 point turns, why are you willing to change the steering set up? where do you live that the turning bothers you that much. I'm sorry I don't get it.
12-14-2004, 10:26 PM
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bored - The wide turning radius is also bothersome to me, but not nearly bothersome enough to keep me away from my Maxima.
The wide turn radius on the 6th gen is a function of the larger, wider wheels, the very low profile (wider) tires, and the width of the frame opening necessary to accomodate the 3.5 engine.
Changing the steering rack would not only possible cause other problems (maybe give you the 'shimmy' if you don't already have it), but would mean your tires would be rubbing against the frame when you turned further than the OEM rack allows.
The wide turn radius on the 6th gen is a function of the larger, wider wheels, the very low profile (wider) tires, and the width of the frame opening necessary to accomodate the 3.5 engine.
Changing the steering rack would not only possible cause other problems (maybe give you the 'shimmy' if you don't already have it), but would mean your tires would be rubbing against the frame when you turned further than the OEM rack allows.
12-16-2004, 09:51 PM
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Yeah, I must admit...I get pretty nervous when having to make a quick U-turn on a busy street...
Always think I'm gonna get stuck or scrape my rims on the curb... Nissan needs to address that w/ the next gen...but I'll live w/ it for now... No biggy...
Always think I'm gonna get stuck or scrape my rims on the curb... Nissan needs to address that w/ the next gen...but I'll live w/ it for now... No biggy...
12-16-2004, 10:43 PM
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Do a reverse spin. Back up, crank the wheel, hit the gas. The front end spins around. As it swings let off the gas, put it in gear and go.
Practice in an empty parking lot first.
I've done it for years. Now I'm a pro at stupid car tricks like that. Man its fun driving in the snow sometimes!
Practice in an empty parking lot first.
I've done it for years. Now I'm a pro at stupid car tricks like that. Man its fun driving in the snow sometimes!
