How to improve Maxima's steering feel dramatically!
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(1) Purchase a 1965 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Borrowing one may be $1900 or so cheaper.
(2) Drive Impala for several days.
(3) Get back in the Maxima...notice how firm and responsive steering has suddenly become!
I will say that the Impala is pretty pimpin', though. Gotta love the sound of a 300+ hp 327 V8, dual exhaust, Thrusher mufflers.... and what's not to love about that 2-speed Powerglide tranny!
As soon as my digital camera is returned, I'll put together some side-by-side photos of the Max and the Impala just for grins. (Maxima is much easier to parallel park now as well).
Jamie
(2) Drive Impala for several days.
(3) Get back in the Maxima...notice how firm and responsive steering has suddenly become!
I will say that the Impala is pretty pimpin', though. Gotta love the sound of a 300+ hp 327 V8, dual exhaust, Thrusher mufflers.... and what's not to love about that 2-speed Powerglide tranny!
As soon as my digital camera is returned, I'll put together some side-by-side photos of the Max and the Impala just for grins. (Maxima is much easier to parallel park now as well).
Jamie
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i was going to post this link but i didn't read your thread at the time.. but since i wasted my time looking for it.. then i am going to post it anyway
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/bars.html
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/bars.html
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Originally posted by JamieInSanDiego
(1) Purchase a 1965 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Borrowing one may be $1900 or so cheaper.
(2) Drive Impala for several days.
(3) Get back in the Maxima...notice how firm and responsive steering has suddenly become!
I will say that the Impala is pretty pimpin', though. Gotta love the sound of a 300+ hp 327 V8, dual exhaust, Thrusher mufflers.... and what's not to love about that 2-speed Powerglide tranny!
As soon as my digital camera is returned, I'll put together some side-by-side photos of the Max and the Impala just for grins. (Maxima is much easier to parallel park now as well).
Jamie
(1) Purchase a 1965 Chevrolet Impala sedan. Borrowing one may be $1900 or so cheaper.
(2) Drive Impala for several days.
(3) Get back in the Maxima...notice how firm and responsive steering has suddenly become!
I will say that the Impala is pretty pimpin', though. Gotta love the sound of a 300+ hp 327 V8, dual exhaust, Thrusher mufflers.... and what's not to love about that 2-speed Powerglide tranny!
As soon as my digital camera is returned, I'll put together some side-by-side photos of the Max and the Impala just for grins. (Maxima is much easier to parallel park now as well).
Jamie
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Re: Hey Jamie...
Originally posted by bmxsteve
How fast are those impalas? A guy wants to race me with his stock '63 SS with a 327 for $100. Do I have a chance? I ran a 15.0 1/4th mile. Are they better than that?
How fast are those impalas? A guy wants to race me with his stock '63 SS with a 327 for $100. Do I have a chance? I ran a 15.0 1/4th mile. Are they better than that?
Nova's and Corvettes also used the 327...think it was rated at 350 in both (different heads, etc.)
In any case, the Muscle car database says 14.9 for a 63' SS with the 409 engine, which is rated at over 100hp more than the 327. I'd say you are probably OK, unless he's extensively modified it (327's have tons of mods available)...transmission mods might help too.
I love the old American cars, but they aren't always as fast as the owners think they are (but they sound like it!)
http://home.fuse.net/sdun/Muscle.htm
1963 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 409hp@6000,420lb@4000
0-60 in 6.3, 1/4 mile 14.9@98mph
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Solid Urethane or aluminum rack & pinion mounts, full front and polyurethane suspension parts to replace rubber. Less vertical sidewall. say a 25 on a 8" wide wheel.
That's what I've done on other cars. Oh, and if lowered you might want to flip the steering end-links.
That's what I've done on other cars. Oh, and if lowered you might want to flip the steering end-links.
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