Ch12i5

i bought a used 96 max...and after a lot of observing i've relealized that the frame and body (doors especially) don't seem to be too strong and solid. i compared the feel of closing the door to a 97 camry le...and there was a big difference. it seems like the maxima could fall apart in any minute.

now my question...is there a way to kind of "fill" in the doors with some kind of material that would make them feel more solid? by solid i mean when i shut the door, it'll be a clean, sound shut...rather than a shut with a few rattles. thanks.

edward079

I think the max is just built that way. I hate it. My max creeks, and the suspension is so weak. Feels flimsy. Its really horrible. Ive driven my sis's accord coupe and its so solid compared w/ max. The suspension has a solid body to hold onto so it feels more predictable and responsive.
I dont know how to mod the max to make it more "sporty"
and tight instead of mushy!

SWEETSOUND2001

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Dynamat the entire door inside out...
more info on my webpage.

redmaxpa007

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Here is the FAQ's for maxima.org
They will help


https://maxima.org/maxfaqs/index.shtml

But about filling in the door, i don not know.
suspension upgrades:
shocks
struts
lowering springs
front strut tow bar
rear strut tow bar
rear sway bar
uerothante bushings
tires

What else is out there people???

mAdD MAX

I think only the 95-96 Max's feel this way. I have a 99 GLE and it is solid. You can feel a "thunk" as you close the doors.

There aren't any rattles in the car either.

I'd suggest you check out some body shops in your area and see if they can do some welding to reinforce the doors and body's?? Didn't older F-bodies have stronger subframes that you can weld to the body? I'm sure a store than design one for the Maxima.

jiaxima96

I tried closing my 96 Maxima, other 4th generation Maximas, enven 2000 Maxima and the 2000 I30 when I test-drove it. I'd say they have pretty much the same closing sound. I'd describe that the closing sound has a little longer bouncing time compared to Camry, especially when I compared both front doors. My guess is that in general front doors are heavier than rear doors, and when they close they bounce on the B pillar area which is not as solid as the rear body where rear doors bounce against.

I tried doors on ES300 and my RX300, much solid closing sound.

ny96max

after you do the full suspension:
FSTB
RSTB
RSB
Struts
Springs
Bushings
Get a custom made steel 8 point roll-cage, it will only cost around $1,000, that should do the trick
atleast thats the quote i got....

annimax

You're in the minority here. This is no flame but check the former post on this topic the 2000 Max sound luxury car solid when the door is closed and chassis improvements have made the car frame more solid. I owned a 97 and 99 SE to use as references, and the 2000 is superior and a hit. My sister owns a 97 camry and the doors are much thinner and sounded cheap TO ME as I closed them. The Maxima is solid!

global_threat

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yeah, i think the maxima has a very nice sound when closing the doors. my moms honda odessey minivan sounds like crap. the doors feel light and slam shut with little effort. my 97 max feels like a real car my dads ford trucks' doors are very loud...

casey

airmattdog

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Um, my 79 Buick Regal had some heavy as$ doors. Talk about solid.

Man I love my Maxima after driving that POS.