Just bought silver 5-speed 96 I30!!!!!!!
03-16-2003, 09:57 AM
#1
Just bought silver 5-speed 96 I30!!!!!!!
Well, after months of trying to figure out what to do, I finally sold my old car. It was a black 95 GLE with some mods and 88K. I sold it for $7500!!
So for a while I couldn't find a car to buy, cause all the 95/96 5 speed Maximas in my area had too many miles. However, my friend pointed out an ad for a silver 96 I30 with gray leather, and 5 speed. Sounded good to me. It has 82K on it. I got it for $6300!!
However, I think I hear the dreaded first gear whine.....It also has a cracked lower cornering light and fog light on the passenger side. I was quoted at $330 for both!!! Where can I find those cheaper? I'm gonna be checking the local junkyards soon. I also want to buy an OEM spoiler for it. The I30t spoiler is the same as a SE spoiler, right? What would be the best place to get one (new or used)?
I also plan on getting custom leather interior, and I would like to try and sell my gray leather interior. I see the rear seat has headrests on the I30. The leather is in real good condition. But since the leather wont fit a Maxima, and most I30's have leather standard, I don't think too many people will be interested in buying it. So how would you guys reccomend selling the leather?
I also plan on debadging the rear of the car, but I'm not sure which badges are attached using tape, and which are attached using holes and stuff. I debadged my Max, but I don't know if the little INFINITI letters across the taillights are just taped on, or what. Can anybody shed some light on this?
I'm still learning how to shift and launch correctly, but I can tell driving this car is gonna be fun. I plan on modding this pretty heavily over the next few months, so look out you guys!
Oh, I want to flush my tranny and engine. Are there any specific places/methods you guys reccomend for doing this? I will be putting Amsoil in both.
Thanks for reading the long post guys. Sorry for the questions, but the search is off for now.....
One more thing, where is the best place to buy a G-Tech unit? I need to learn how to drive......
So for a while I couldn't find a car to buy, cause all the 95/96 5 speed Maximas in my area had too many miles. However, my friend pointed out an ad for a silver 96 I30 with gray leather, and 5 speed. Sounded good to me. It has 82K on it. I got it for $6300!! However, I think I hear the dreaded first gear whine.....It also has a cracked lower cornering light and fog light on the passenger side. I was quoted at $330 for both!!! Where can I find those cheaper? I'm gonna be checking the local junkyards soon. I also want to buy an OEM spoiler for it. The I30t spoiler is the same as a SE spoiler, right? What would be the best place to get one (new or used)?
I also plan on getting custom leather interior, and I would like to try and sell my gray leather interior. I see the rear seat has headrests on the I30. The leather is in real good condition. But since the leather wont fit a Maxima, and most I30's have leather standard, I don't think too many people will be interested in buying it. So how would you guys reccomend selling the leather?
I also plan on debadging the rear of the car, but I'm not sure which badges are attached using tape, and which are attached using holes and stuff. I debadged my Max, but I don't know if the little INFINITI letters across the taillights are just taped on, or what. Can anybody shed some light on this?
I'm still learning how to shift and launch correctly, but I can tell driving this car is gonna be fun. I plan on modding this pretty heavily over the next few months, so look out you guys!
Oh, I want to flush my tranny and engine. Are there any specific places/methods you guys reccomend for doing this? I will be putting Amsoil in both.
Thanks for reading the long post guys. Sorry for the questions, but the search is off for now.....
One more thing, where is the best place to buy a G-Tech unit? I need to learn how to drive......
03-16-2003, 10:11 AM
#2
dude, the infiniti leather will fit in a maxima. well, i dunno about the back seats since it has holes for the headrest but I think it should. not 100% sure on that tho.
now lets see some pics of the car.
p.s. you might be able to find more info in the I30 section.
now lets see some pics of the car.
p.s. you might be able to find more info in the I30 section.
03-16-2003, 10:35 AM
#3
Originally posted by UNCDooD
dude, the infiniti leather will fit in a maxima. well, i dunno about the back seats since it has holes for the headrest but I think it should. not 100% sure on that tho.
now lets see some pics of the car.
p.s. you might be able to find more info in the I30 section.
dude, the infiniti leather will fit in a maxima. well, i dunno about the back seats since it has holes for the headrest but I think it should. not 100% sure on that tho.
now lets see some pics of the car.
p.s. you might be able to find more info in the I30 section.
03-16-2003, 03:05 PM
#4
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I might be interested...believe it or not, a few I30's came from the factory without leather, if you can send me some pics and I think it'll work with the black dash and everything maybe we can work out a deal.
03-16-2003, 04:39 PM
#5
Re: Just bought silver 5-speed 96 I30!!!!!!!
Originally posted by 95maxrider
Oh, I want to flush my tranny and engine. Are there any specific places/methods you guys reccomend for doing this? I will be putting Amsoil in both.
Oh, I want to flush my tranny and engine. Are there any specific places/methods you guys reccomend for doing this? I will be putting Amsoil in both.
In any case, you don't know how the car was driven so you may be needing a new clutch some time soon. It may not be a good idea to buy that 4.5L of sythetic tranny oil just yet... BTW, tranny oil is drained and refilled...no flush. VERY easy for anyone to do.
03-16-2003, 04:49 PM
#6
Re: Re: Just bought silver 5-speed 96 I30!!!!!!!
Originally posted by Mishmosh
Nice exchange! Who's the rich guy willing to shell out $7.5k for a 95GLE?
In any case, you don't know how the car was driven so you may be needing a new clutch some time soon. It may not be a good idea to buy that 4.5L of sythetic tranny oil just yet... BTW, tranny oil is drained and refilled...no flush. VERY easy for anyone to do.
Nice exchange! Who's the rich guy willing to shell out $7.5k for a 95GLE?
In any case, you don't know how the car was driven so you may be needing a new clutch some time soon. It may not be a good idea to buy that 4.5L of sythetic tranny oil just yet... BTW, tranny oil is drained and refilled...no flush. VERY easy for anyone to do.
A-Ronmax- you got PM
03-16-2003, 08:24 PM
#9
umm hello guys....swapped it all in...
i30 Interior Swap Pics
could be the best thing i have done for the car.
--Paul
i30 Interior Swap Pics
could be the best thing i have done for the car.
--Paul
03-17-2003, 11:54 AM
#12
Originally posted by Mishmosh
1st gear whine/groan is perfectly normal.
1st gear whine/groan is perfectly normal.
03-17-2003, 01:12 PM
#13
whine/groan
I would only start worrying if you hear whining in any other gear but first.
I have personally heard clutch groan in first gear on occasion ever since after the first year and my original clutch is still going strong at 90k miles and 8 years...
I have personally heard clutch groan in first gear on occasion ever since after the first year and my original clutch is still going strong at 90k miles and 8 years...
03-17-2003, 01:50 PM
#14
Re: whine/groan
Originally posted by Mishmosh
I would only start worrying if you hear whining in any other gear but first.
I have personally heard clutch groan in first gear on occasion ever since after the first year and my original clutch is still going strong at 90k miles and 8 years...
I would only start worrying if you hear whining in any other gear but first.
I have personally heard clutch groan in first gear on occasion ever since after the first year and my original clutch is still going strong at 90k miles and 8 years...
03-17-2003, 02:05 PM
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Re: Just bought silver 5-speed 96 I30!!!!!!!
Originally posted by 95maxrider
Well, after months of trying to figure out what to do, I finally sold my old car. It was a black 95 GLE with some mods and 88K. I sold it for $7500!! So for a while I couldn't find a car to buy, cause all the 95/96 5 speed Maximas in my area had too many miles. However, my friend pointed out an ad for a silver 96 I30 with gray leather, and 5 speed. Sounded good to me. It has 82K on it. I got it for $6300!!
However, I think I hear the dreaded first gear whine.....It also has a cracked lower cornering light and fog light on the passenger side. I was quoted at $330 for both!!! Where can I find those cheaper? I'm gonna be checking the local junkyards soon. I also want to buy an OEM spoiler for it. The I30t spoiler is the same as a SE spoiler, right? What would be the best place to get one (new or used)?
I also plan on getting custom leather interior, and I would like to try and sell my gray leather interior. I see the rear seat has headrests on the I30. The leather is in real good condition. But since the leather wont fit a Maxima, and most I30's have leather standard, I don't think too many people will be interested in buying it. So how would you guys reccomend selling the leather?
I also plan on debadging the rear of the car, but I'm not sure which badges are attached using tape, and which are attached using holes and stuff. I debadged my Max, but I don't know if the little INFINITI letters across the taillights are just taped on, or what. Can anybody shed some light on this?
I'm still learning how to shift and launch correctly, but I can tell driving this car is gonna be fun. I plan on modding this pretty heavily over the next few months, so look out you guys!
Oh, I want to flush my tranny and engine. Are there any specific places/methods you guys reccomend for doing this? I will be putting Amsoil in both.
Thanks for reading the long post guys. Sorry for the questions, but the search is off for now.....
One more thing, where is the best place to buy a G-Tech unit? I need to learn how to drive......
Well, after months of trying to figure out what to do, I finally sold my old car. It was a black 95 GLE with some mods and 88K. I sold it for $7500!!
So for a while I couldn't find a car to buy, cause all the 95/96 5 speed Maximas in my area had too many miles. However, my friend pointed out an ad for a silver 96 I30 with gray leather, and 5 speed. Sounded good to me. It has 82K on it. I got it for $6300!! However, I think I hear the dreaded first gear whine.....It also has a cracked lower cornering light and fog light on the passenger side. I was quoted at $330 for both!!! Where can I find those cheaper? I'm gonna be checking the local junkyards soon. I also want to buy an OEM spoiler for it. The I30t spoiler is the same as a SE spoiler, right? What would be the best place to get one (new or used)?
I also plan on getting custom leather interior, and I would like to try and sell my gray leather interior. I see the rear seat has headrests on the I30. The leather is in real good condition. But since the leather wont fit a Maxima, and most I30's have leather standard, I don't think too many people will be interested in buying it. So how would you guys reccomend selling the leather?
I also plan on debadging the rear of the car, but I'm not sure which badges are attached using tape, and which are attached using holes and stuff. I debadged my Max, but I don't know if the little INFINITI letters across the taillights are just taped on, or what. Can anybody shed some light on this?
I'm still learning how to shift and launch correctly, but I can tell driving this car is gonna be fun. I plan on modding this pretty heavily over the next few months, so look out you guys!
Oh, I want to flush my tranny and engine. Are there any specific places/methods you guys reccomend for doing this? I will be putting Amsoil in both.
Thanks for reading the long post guys. Sorry for the questions, but the search is off for now.....
One more thing, where is the best place to buy a G-Tech unit? I need to learn how to drive......
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