Who says 6th Gen Maximas aren't performance cars???
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From: Upland CA
Who says 6th Gen Maximas aren't performance cars???
I am back from the 2006 Lone Pine Time Trials. I have been modding my car for more than a year, but i havent really done a lot of radical mods to the motor or suspension - intake, cat back exhaust, springs and rear sway bar, 300zx brakes . . oh yeah, reflashing ECU . .but we arent talking turbo here!! I havent had much of a chance to REALLY wring out the car to see what it can do . . until this weekend. All I can say is WOW. BIG WOW. You guys really have no idea what this car can do. It absolutely dazzled me and everyone else at the time trials. How good is a 6th gen Maxima in the performance department? Out of over 60 cars, I placed 3rd . . . .3rd TOP TIME OF DAY!!!!! Thats right. I won my class against some superb drivers, guys I have known over 20 years. One guy has been an driving instructor for over 25 years for BMW amd is a great driver and a gentleman. In case ur curious, the two cars that beat me were a go kart and a fully modified 2nd gen RX7 with HUGE slicks . . and they beat me by a couple seconds. And they are both very experienced drivers. Some examples of cars I beat among the over 60 entrants were a CSP 350Z, gutted, loud and fast-looking, BMW M3, V-8 powered 280Z, several 2002 and 320i BMWs, Subaru WRX Sti etc.(all driven by exeprienced drivers).
I give most of the credit to the Maxima. It was amazing. Until I just blatantly drove the wrong line and hit the "marbles" did it spin out on me. Had I not spun, I would likely had top time of day. The performance capabilities of this car is truly astounding. I only race once a year now, so in the hands of a really capable driver, Id really love to see the 6th gen in action.
We can all take a freeway ramp or mountain curve fast, but you guys dont see the true potential of this car until you race it in an organized meet, like a time trial, autocross or road race. When I was done with each run, it left me breathless and amazed and grinning like u cant believe. After each run, my kids came running over and told me how fast the car looked and how low the times were. Other drivers gave me similar comments, including how incredible it sounded. I just had to share with you guys. Hopefully the moderators wont move this thread as its very relevant to the 6th gen forum and NOT the autoX forum.
I give most of the credit to the Maxima. It was amazing. Until I just blatantly drove the wrong line and hit the "marbles" did it spin out on me. Had I not spun, I would likely had top time of day. The performance capabilities of this car is truly astounding. I only race once a year now, so in the hands of a really capable driver, Id really love to see the 6th gen in action.
We can all take a freeway ramp or mountain curve fast, but you guys dont see the true potential of this car until you race it in an organized meet, like a time trial, autocross or road race. When I was done with each run, it left me breathless and amazed and grinning like u cant believe. After each run, my kids came running over and told me how fast the car looked and how low the times were. Other drivers gave me similar comments, including how incredible it sounded. I just had to share with you guys. Hopefully the moderators wont move this thread as its very relevant to the 6th gen forum and NOT the autoX forum.
Atta boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm telling you DEUS this thing has pottential.
This site has some pics of my ride chasing down a TT Supra done up to the ti*s.
http://www.spectrophotography.ca/Han..._MorningII.htm
Chased him all day and last lap of last session I was on his tail. He punched it hard and his back end kicked out and his front end kicked the pit lane wall.
Look over the pics.
Kamski
I'm telling you DEUS this thing has pottential.
This site has some pics of my ride chasing down a TT Supra done up to the ti*s.
http://www.spectrophotography.ca/Han..._MorningII.htm
Chased him all day and last lap of last session I was on his tail. He punched it hard and his back end kicked out and his front end kicked the pit lane wall.
Look over the pics.
Kamski
Nice going Deus...way to make us proud!
Kamil, noticed you're from Whitby ON. I used to live in TO from '82 - '86...and I know where Whitby is! Tell me has the weather there been as bad as it has here in Montreal? It has been pissing every day for the last 10 days in a row and even the ducks are leaving. Even people that moved here from VAN are moving back! and to top it off people are jumping out of high rises! Sad...very sad! LOL
I like UR lowered ride...nice!
Majestic: I have the same Grille, I like your wheels. I have four questions;
1. Where did you get those yellow fogs? They look cool. Are they durable? I put on Silverstars and they keep blowing.
2. How did you tint the side marker lights?
3. How did you tint the cornering lights?
4. How did you get the Nissan lettering on the front calipers?
Thanks!
Kamil, noticed you're from Whitby ON. I used to live in TO from '82 - '86...and I know where Whitby is! Tell me has the weather there been as bad as it has here in Montreal? It has been pissing every day for the last 10 days in a row and even the ducks are leaving. Even people that moved here from VAN are moving back! and to top it off people are jumping out of high rises! Sad...very sad! LOL
I like UR lowered ride...nice!
Majestic: I have the same Grille, I like your wheels. I have four questions;
1. Where did you get those yellow fogs? They look cool. Are they durable? I put on Silverstars and they keep blowing.
2. How did you tint the side marker lights?
3. How did you tint the cornering lights?
4. How did you get the Nissan lettering on the front calipers?
Thanks!
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Upland CA
Originally Posted by GOOSE'05
What exactly does this entell and where did you have it done? $$$?? Congrats on the awesome results and keep up the good work.
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good stuff deus im glad to hear that...when you say times you mean 1/4 times or actual track times? if they are 1/4 post them, and if they are actual track numbers post those as well, and id also really like to know where i can run my car on one of those. i would seriosly love too.
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From: Upland CA
Pics will be developed, no vids Im sorry to say. My times were low 1:40's for 2/5 mile course going one irection, and 1:30 the next day going the other direction. Keep in mind, that only a couple cars beat me, and by no more than 2-3 seconds.
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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I am back from the 2006 Lone Pine Time Trials. I have been modding my car for more than a year, but i havent really done a lot of radical mods to the motor or suspension - intake, cat back exhaust, springs and rear sway bar, 300zx brakes . . oh yeah, reflashing ECU . .but we arent talking turbo here!! I havent had much of a chance to REALLY wring out the car to see what it can do . . until this weekend. All I can say is WOW. BIG WOW. You guys really have no idea what this car can do. It absolutely dazzled me and everyone else at the time trials. How good is a 6th gen Maxima in the performance department? Out of over 60 cars, I placed 3rd . . . .3rd TOP TIME OF DAY!!!!! Thats right. I won my class against some superb drivers, guys I have known over 20 years. One guy has been an driving instructor for over 25 years for BMW amd is a great driver and a gentleman. In case ur curious, the two cars that beat me were a go kart and a fully modified 2nd gen RX7 with HUGE slicks . . and they beat me by a couple seconds. And they are both very experienced drivers. Some examples of cars I beat among the over 60 entrants were a CSP 350Z, gutted, loud and fast-looking, BMW M3, V-8 powered 280Z, several 2002 and 320i BMWs, Subaru WRX Sti etc.(all driven by exeprienced drivers).
I give most of the credit to the Maxima. It was amazing. Until I just blatantly drove the wrong line and hit the "marbles" did it spin out on me. Had I not spun, I would likely had top time of day. The performance capabilities of this car is truly astounding. I only race once a year now, so in the hands of a really capable driver, Id really love to see the 6th gen in action.
We can all take a freeway ramp or mountain curve fast, but you guys dont see the true potential of this car until you race it in an organized meet, like a time trial, autocross or road race. When I was done with each run, it left me breathless and amazed and grinning like u cant believe. After each run, my kids came running over and told me how fast the car looked and how low the times were. Other drivers gave me similar comments, including how incredible it sounded. I just had to share with you guys. Hopefully the moderators wont move this thread as its very relevant to the 6th gen forum and NOT the autoX forum.
I give most of the credit to the Maxima. It was amazing. Until I just blatantly drove the wrong line and hit the "marbles" did it spin out on me. Had I not spun, I would likely had top time of day. The performance capabilities of this car is truly astounding. I only race once a year now, so in the hands of a really capable driver, Id really love to see the 6th gen in action.
We can all take a freeway ramp or mountain curve fast, but you guys dont see the true potential of this car until you race it in an organized meet, like a time trial, autocross or road race. When I was done with each run, it left me breathless and amazed and grinning like u cant believe. After each run, my kids came running over and told me how fast the car looked and how low the times were. Other drivers gave me similar comments, including how incredible it sounded. I just had to share with you guys. Hopefully the moderators wont move this thread as its very relevant to the 6th gen forum and NOT the autoX forum.
WOOOOOOOOOOT!
knew youd do it deus!
did you have a bigg billboard vinyl of maxima.org on your door?
haha
:also: where can i get this maxima.org vinyl?
i want to put one on each side of my windows to represent nyc of course.
knew youd do it deus!
did you have a bigg billboard vinyl of maxima.org on your door?
haha
:also: where can i get this maxima.org vinyl?
i want to put one on each side of my windows to represent nyc of course.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Upland CA
Originally Posted by RHMax
Cool... Congrats on the result. Can you give some details on how the mods performed compare to last year?
Way to go Deus! Wish I could have seen it in action.
Have you ever dyno'd your Maxima? I am curious to know the power output it has with the existing mods.
I just love the fact that you toasted several BMWs. It really gives the Maxima its due respect, esp. against the "Ultimate Driving Machine."
Have you ever dyno'd your Maxima? I am curious to know the power output it has with the existing mods.
I just love the fact that you toasted several BMWs. It really gives the Maxima its due respect, esp. against the "Ultimate Driving Machine."
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Congrats man. Mods make the difference. I had a TL hit my Max and take off. Bieng the typical Mad Max driver I chased him. His car looked to be stock too as mine is. I can tell you the TL out corners the Max hands down. A few month a go I test drove 3 cars for Car and Driver and Road and track in LI, NY and The Max came in 2nd. We did beat the Chrysler but that don't say much. The Suprisingly so that old fart looking Toyota Avalon out performed and had better cabin design. Don't get me wrong I LOVE MY MAX and I'm buying another! I just wish they would put a little more effort in. I bet you guys woth mods must love it. Keep up the good work and I will be at Englishtown with a friend running a green 92LX "South Shore Motor Sports" . Hope to see ya there.
Deus,
So how did you get into autocross? Is it hard to do? I have always been interested in doing it but have no idea where to start.
Its got to feel good to just be able to open up your car on a track. No paranoia or cops, just the freedom to hit the throttle and go.
If you have any ideas, let me know. It sounds like fun.
So how did you get into autocross? Is it hard to do? I have always been interested in doing it but have no idea where to start.
Its got to feel good to just be able to open up your car on a track. No paranoia or cops, just the freedom to hit the throttle and go.
If you have any ideas, let me know. It sounds like fun.
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AutoX is a blast. I have never raced a car of my own, but have riden in several, and it definately shows you what a car can do. If potential buyers of Maximas being motorsport driven at all rode with you for a lap, they would be at the dealership on Monday and on the internet buying parts on Tuesday. The track is where it's at for full on maxing out a cars potential. Congrats on the great work man. Sweet ride!
Originally Posted by SHIFT_matt
Way to go Deus! Wish I could have seen it in action.
Have you ever dyno'd your Maxima? I am curious to know the power output it has with the existing mods.
I just love the fact that you toasted several BMWs. It really gives the Maxima its due respect, esp. against the "Ultimate Driving Machine."
Have you ever dyno'd your Maxima? I am curious to know the power output it has with the existing mods.
I just love the fact that you toasted several BMWs. It really gives the Maxima its due respect, esp. against the "Ultimate Driving Machine."
I'll bet the other drivers where really shocked to see the Maxima come in so strong. What did they have to say for themselves, or should I say their cars? 
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Many drivers were indeed shocked to see a large "family sedan" near top time of day. I, too, was shocked. I saw the heavily modded 350z and STi in my class and figured I would be there to have fun and see what the Max could do. I had no idea that not only would I give them a run for the money, but that Id beat them. The other drivers were not only shocked but were very gracious and came over to shake hands (one guy even bowed to me and he has been a sort of driving mentor to me for over 20 years). Its true that if any potential buyers, sat right seat with me in one lap, after we mopped up the pee, they would down buying a Maxima. The car is truly astounding and my reason for this thread was NOT to boast about my driving, but to show how incredible the Maxima is performance-wise. Boy I wish I had an in-car video!!!!
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Originally Posted by SHIFT_matt
Deus,
So how did you get into autocross? Is it hard to do? I have always been interested in doing it but have no idea where to start.
Its got to feel good to just be able to open up your car on a track. No paranoia or cops, just the freedom to hit the throttle and go.
If you have any ideas, let me know. It sounds like fun.
So how did you get into autocross? Is it hard to do? I have always been interested in doing it but have no idea where to start.
Its got to feel good to just be able to open up your car on a track. No paranoia or cops, just the freedom to hit the throttle and go.
If you have any ideas, let me know. It sounds like fun.
sooo...the question is... ^^
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Sorry. I started autocrossing in 1985. I talked to some local guys who did it and they gave me the telephone number to the local hotline here in the LA area -818-988-RACE. I learned of autocrossing in San Diego as well. Lone Pine Time Trials started in about 1970 to do a high speed event with relaxed rules. I know that the website for LA region is www.solo2.com. I would check your local region at the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) website www.scca.com and look for solo 2 or autocross. Let me know how it goes.
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Congrats, Deus! (Also, clever name. lol) You done the Maxima crowd proud.
Also, thanks for the racing info. Though, I doubt I could compete with my 5-speed automatic. heh. Have you taken any sort of performance driving courses?
Also, thanks for the racing info. Though, I doubt I could compete with my 5-speed automatic. heh. Have you taken any sort of performance driving courses?
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From: Upland CA
Originally Posted by highwaycruiser
Congrats, Deus! (Also, clever name. lol) You done the Maxima crowd proud.
Also, thanks for the racing info. Though, I doubt I could compete with my 5-speed automatic. heh. Have you taken any sort of performance driving courses?
Also, thanks for the racing info. Though, I doubt I could compete with my 5-speed automatic. heh. Have you taken any sort of performance driving courses?
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From: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
I have never taken any really formalized driving courses. I have done one or two 1 day driving schools but they werent particularly helpful, possibly to a small extent. I always seemed to have a knack for driving. I studied how to drive, talked to people, learned about the driving line and to apex late in turns. Im not a brilliant driver, but I imagine Im a force to be reckoned with. I wish I had time to drive more because the true potential of the Maxima would really be unleashed.
Oh and +1 on the inside VID camera for next year...
