Chernmax phase 2.5
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Chernmax phase 2.5
OK, 3 additional mods I needed to work on were completed today:
- AEM Wide Band Monitor was installed
- Rear Wilwood 4 piston BBK with 12.9" two peice rotors
- New Stinger battery Terminals
I have to add 2 additional tasks to phase 2.5. One mod was from an outstanding Org member who identified 1 small oversight (I love this site!!).
LOL, with my 360 degree Wilwood BBK setup my spare donut no longer fits any wheel. Solution, on order is a full size O.Z. 18x8 rim with current BFG tire that I will now carry in the full spare in the rear. Once received I will then custom cut out the rear carpeting so the trunk will consist only of the Optima Red Top battery and a full size rim/tire racing spare. My junk in the trunk!!!
Last, I will get the car Dyno Tuned and call it a phase (2.5 will then move to phase 3, body and paint).
On a side note, one of the best parts about this project(s) is the 6th gen has somehow bridged the gap with our older gen brothers and some are switching gens or just clapping at our successes. As styling, performance, and handling mods finally catch up to our Gen, we get looked at in a different perspective. I will never thumb my nose at anyones ride or mods, I respect their goals, this is just my hobby and after 24 years in the military, 13 years as a Missile Systems Technician alone, I needed a hobby to get my head below Mach 1!!!
Peace bro's and in closing, the 6th Gen may be a boat, mine was recently reclassified as a Hydrofoil!!!
Last, last in closing, I'm adding the VID's I took to the bottom of this post to consolidate for new members or members joining the thread...
YouTube VID's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hXmS0AI2Xc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuK6FAoqHFw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNLN3a-Y8Z4
- AEM Wide Band Monitor was installed
- Rear Wilwood 4 piston BBK with 12.9" two peice rotors
- New Stinger battery Terminals
I have to add 2 additional tasks to phase 2.5. One mod was from an outstanding Org member who identified 1 small oversight (I love this site!!).
LOL, with my 360 degree Wilwood BBK setup my spare donut no longer fits any wheel. Solution, on order is a full size O.Z. 18x8 rim with current BFG tire that I will now carry in the full spare in the rear. Once received I will then custom cut out the rear carpeting so the trunk will consist only of the Optima Red Top battery and a full size rim/tire racing spare. My junk in the trunk!!!
Last, I will get the car Dyno Tuned and call it a phase (2.5 will then move to phase 3, body and paint).
On a side note, one of the best parts about this project(s) is the 6th gen has somehow bridged the gap with our older gen brothers and some are switching gens or just clapping at our successes. As styling, performance, and handling mods finally catch up to our Gen, we get looked at in a different perspective. I will never thumb my nose at anyones ride or mods, I respect their goals, this is just my hobby and after 24 years in the military, 13 years as a Missile Systems Technician alone, I needed a hobby to get my head below Mach 1!!!
Peace bro's and in closing, the 6th Gen may be a boat, mine was recently reclassified as a Hydrofoil!!!
Last, last in closing, I'm adding the VID's I took to the bottom of this post to consolidate for new members or members joining the thread...
YouTube VID's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hXmS0AI2Xc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuK6FAoqHFw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNLN3a-Y8Z4
Last edited by chernmax; Dec 8, 2007 at 11:22 PM.
5 words......
You are the man chris
Its unreal how much you have done. Your car really needs to be on front page of import tuner or something brotha.
You really cant hear the turbo in the Max!! I actually like that.
How fast were you going in the vids?
You are the man chris
Its unreal how much you have done. Your car really needs to be on front page of import tuner or something brotha.
You really cant hear the turbo in the Max!! I actually like that.
How fast were you going in the vids?
Last edited by GrimMax; Dec 7, 2007 at 09:05 PM.
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Thanks bro, trying to educate and advocate!!!
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. Since I already had the EiBach 5mm spacer kit I added them for and overall 1" wider car stance which I love, more flush with the fender, better turning feel, not so overbearing on the axles which I like...LOL, I said I !!!
Last edited by chernmax; Dec 7, 2007 at 09:40 PM.
Great update chris... Have any ideas on what color you are going to pay her? or is that a secret LOL
Well , if i EVER come into money i am going to look into a turb max ...
Couldnt be crazy though like you and use it as my only car... Just might have to get a m45 for a daily drive LOL ... <<<< yea right LOL..
anyway man .. congrats ... and good luck on the future mods...
Well , if i EVER come into money i am going to look into a turb max ...
Couldnt be crazy though like you and use it as my only car... Just might have to get a m45 for a daily drive LOL ... <<<< yea right LOL..
anyway man .. congrats ... and good luck on the future mods...
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Great update chris... Have any ideas on what color you are going to pay her? or is that a secret LOL
Well , if i EVER come into money i am going to look into a turb max ...
Couldnt be crazy though like you and use it as my only car... Just might have to get a m45 for a daily drive LOL ... <<<< yea right LOL..
anyway man .. congrats ... and good luck on the future mods...
Well , if i EVER come into money i am going to look into a turb max ...
Couldnt be crazy though like you and use it as my only car... Just might have to get a m45 for a daily drive LOL ... <<<< yea right LOL..
anyway man .. congrats ... and good luck on the future mods...
As for paint, I'm just redoing the front bumper and hood (4 years of misc rock chips). The cars roof will be Onyx black and I'm adding a JDM style roof spoiler. Stay tuned...
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Have you actually entered any competitions? Do you have any plans for showing her?
With as fast as that turbo will get you going, I could see why you upgraded your brake kit.
How far will you take it? I mean, what are the plans when you are "truely finished"? (Like that ever happens).
Also, it seems wild that you went from entertaining the idea of selling her to doing all of this within a few months time. You really jump in with both feet, don't you?
I bet selling her, isn't on the top of that list anymore, is it?
Have you actually entered any competitions? Do you have any plans for showing her?
With as fast as that turbo will get you going, I could see why you upgraded your brake kit.
How far will you take it? I mean, what are the plans when you are "truely finished"? (Like that ever happens).
Also, it seems wild that you went from entertaining the idea of selling her to doing all of this within a few months time. You really jump in with both feet, don't you?
I bet selling her, isn't on the top of that list anymore, is it?
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ya why don't you go for the cover of a magazine i think you would be a easy pick
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Have you actually entered any competitions? Do you have any plans for showing her?
With as fast as that turbo will get you going, I could see why you upgraded your brake kit.
How far will you take it? I mean, what are the plans when you are "truly finished"? (Like that ever happens).
Also, it seems wild that you went from entertaining the idea of selling her to doing all of this within a few months time. You really jump in with both feet, don't you?
I bet selling her, isn't on the top of that list anymore, is it?
Have you actually entered any competitions? Do you have any plans for showing her?
With as fast as that turbo will get you going, I could see why you upgraded your brake kit.
How far will you take it? I mean, what are the plans when you are "truly finished"? (Like that ever happens).
Also, it seems wild that you went from entertaining the idea of selling her to doing all of this within a few months time. You really jump in with both feet, don't you?
I bet selling her, isn't on the top of that list anymore, is it?
As for the brakes, shaving weight off the car while decreasing a cars stopping distance is always a great investment, and I absolutely love the look!!!
No future plans, as my bro Ramberg always states: "A day at a time"
As for changing ones mind, I was considering getting an Infiniti M45, I had about 15K plus my trade-in (Red Heat) or just right out sell her; anyway since my car was paid off I thought about it and envisioned what 15K could do for a Max (that's not how much I have spent but it would have been gone for the M45 anyway) You know the rest of the story...
Last edited by chernmax; Dec 8, 2007 at 09:59 AM.
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Thanks for the feedback, It's actually 2 gauge (bigger than ground wiring kits). But I'll look into it...
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Chern! One word "Spectacular", love the ride bro, very appealing.
Hay! While I've got your attention, just elaborate briefly on how those coilovers truly feel; basically when your driving rough terrain. Because I'm really considering Coilovers, just want a honest opinion on how they feel going over bumps & rough terrain. OH! Did I mention that the ride looks "Spectacular". Hollaback.........
Hay! While I've got your attention, just elaborate briefly on how those coilovers truly feel; basically when your driving rough terrain. Because I'm really considering Coilovers, just want a honest opinion on how they feel going over bumps & rough terrain. OH! Did I mention that the ride looks "Spectacular". Hollaback.........
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Chern! One word "Spectacular", love the ride bro, very appealing.
Hay! While I've got your attention, just elaborate briefly on how those coilovers truly feel; basically when your driving rough terrain. Because I'm really considering Coilovers, just want a honest opinion on how they feel going over bumps & rough terrain. OH! Did I mention that the ride looks "Spectacular". Hollaback.........
Hay! While I've got your attention, just elaborate briefly on how those coilovers truly feel; basically when your driving rough terrain. Because I'm really considering Coilovers, just want a honest opinion on how they feel going over bumps & rough terrain. OH! Did I mention that the ride looks "Spectacular". Hollaback.........
Tire size also has an affect on ride quality so I did stay with 18's, the bigger size you go, the more road vibration the gets transmitted through the vehicle. Good Luck
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I'll get to see "Red Heat!"
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LOL, actually we get more Maximas at our annual RCP BBQ in DC then Maxus got last year, and the first picture was taken after about 20+ other Maxes had left. Always an awesome meet every year (DC, VA, MD crew).
