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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson
That's (most probably) your problem. Lowering springs are stiffer than OE in virtually all cases and require different shock/strut damping (mostly more rebound damping). You apparently have OE dampers that are not even new.
ahh, i see. Not sure what struts i have but judging by the exhaust work that was done on it before i got it (same owner that lowered it) I'm guessing the lowering was half-assed as well
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:58 AM
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I don't like the turning radius our 92 BMW 750IL has a better one. The trunk button is a problem sometimes. The fact the the BOSE has issues with the CD player. Another one is the big difference in mpg in town and highway.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Knock sensors & JACK POT cel codes
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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the bose stereo in my 2000 max,
it doesnt show how high or low the volume is.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by djipka
I don't like the turning radius our 92 BMW 750IL has a better one. The trunk button is a problem sometimes. The fact the the BOSE has issues with the CD player. Another one is the big difference in mpg in town and highway.
my dad's ford explorer has a smaller turning circle than my car...his car is easier to park and manuver in parking lots too...that's one of the thing i hate about our max...the damn 40ft turning radius...i feel fat =/
Old Aug 17, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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as of right now, the clicking of my axles when i turn & squeaky sound of my suspension...
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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The rattle in my deck lid when the sub hits (known issue for 2000-2001 but really annoying)
My failing throw out bearing which is requiring a new clutch (although with 134k on the clutch I guess I shouldn't complain.)
And count me as another vote to the turning radius. Wish it was a little smaller!
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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i dont like how the fuel light comes on when there is litterally like a quarter of a tank left/...
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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auto, tiny cupholders, not a GT-R, haha
Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Hate the way it shifts. When my foot is at half 3/4ths throttle that doesn't mean shift at 2500 RPMs and bog the engine, when I put my foot through the floor that doesn't mean make more noise, slip the TC and go a little faster that means "I am here and I wnat to be there NOW!"

Blose HU You would think with a name like Bose they would put a more reliable changer unit in the car. I can say I havent used a CD in my car since 3 months afer buying it. Speaking of which The year was 2002 you dolts why couldn't you have put MP3 capabilitys in the dammed headunit!

The rear springs REALLY suck. I have nothing in the trunk. yet when I have ONE passenger in the back seat why oh why Nissan does my car RIDE ON THE BUMPSTOPS!

The Autoseat. Thanks, I LOVE unsticking the motor because your stupid programming still forces the seat motor to move the seat back even though IT IS ALREADY RESTING AGAINST THE STOPS!

Ride level it's stupid. Crazy tall in the front stupid short in the back.

Alternator postion, This is a common servicable part it should be in the front not on the bottom.

Belt tentioner, Why didn't you make this spring loaded? It would have saved me a lot of hassle when I had to take the whole thing out because some wrench monkey overtightened the pulley nut.

Who designed the rear sheetmetal of the trunk? Where can I find them and SLAP them? You have a nice blend of sharp lines and curves then you come to the *** of the car. You have sharp lines where there should be curves and curves where there should be sharp lines.

Change tray/ash tray. Why is this a puzzle to get out when the car is in Park? That's usually when I have to dig for change.

Inset rear wheels, Why?

Solid beam rear instead of RWD. Personally I think this car would have been more of a winner if it was RWD. "Four Door Sports Car" sorry, real sports cars are RWD.

Turning radius my old Crew Cab Dually had a better turning radius. Yes, Seriously. Even my Bronco on 35s outturns this car by about 15 feet.





Sorry the OP asked for it.
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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^^ lol
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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94 GXE here...

I hate that the rear window switches are almost impossible to get to without getting a cramp in your left hand from the door pull location...

I hate that the center console armrest is so small and far back...

I hate that the $100+ injectors require an entire evening to replace...

I hate the the odometer has a mind of its own...

Otherwise, great car for being 14 years old...
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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The fact that i've owned it for 3 months and it's already been to the shop more times than my 1992 S-10 with 220K. The car was absolutely babied by the previous owner so I know it wasn't abused. One more trip to the shop before the end of the year and I'm done with Nissan.

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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turning radius of a trailor, torque steer, sucky *** bose that cuts out all the time
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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How almost everyone that "thinks" they know about cars keeps mistaking it for a Altima with "mods"...
How the hell can't you READ the back??!!
Seriously..it's driving me insane!!!

Sorry guys, had to vent a bit...
Everything else I can live with :-)
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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The thing I hate about mine is that it's a 1999, from CA, I'm in Canada and the ECU is busted.

Talk about lots of not-so-good stuff to happen all at the same time :P
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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Lack of room in the engine bay makes things harder and more expensive then the need to be.
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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-Lack of suspension options
-Solid rear beam
-15mm more sunk in the rear
-4x4 status
-lack of folding seats

Etc, etc...
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast1one
-Lack of suspension options
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-lack of folding seats

Etc, etc...
Oh, yeah, I forgot that one!
Old Aug 29, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bushness
How almost everyone that "thinks" they know about cars keeps mistaking it for a Altima with "mods"...
How the hell can't you READ the back??!!
Seriously..it's driving me insane!!!

Sorry guys, had to vent a bit...
Everything else I can live with :-)

can we see pics of youre supercharged max?
Old Sep 4, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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No cup holders,taillight pboblems in the '93
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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I hate going to the Nissan dealership with a problem and the guy tells me that he does not want to waste his time with me (and that is because I drive relatively cheap 98 GXE). He was very happy to help the other guy there who drove 09 Maxima. F***en moron.
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ROCKART
how the rear wheels are sunk ???


the retardedly ginormous stock wheel gap?

YES!! THANK YOU. i hate that
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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The sh*t suspension on my 96 Maxima. Everytime I hit a bump in the road, turn too hard, or accelerate to quick you'd thing the car was about to fall apart. Also, when the suspensions not shaking itself to pieces, it's so frickin bouncy, I'll go over a speed bump and my suspension will still be bouncing up and down for the next 300ft. Oh well, time to upgrade
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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I hate that every driver's seat bolster wears to shreds long before any other car on the market.
Not so much hate, but I wish the truck lid popped completely open with the remote.
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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the ****ing doors dent too easily,
i had a vdub before and you could kick that **** with boots and no dent. these max door are so fragile.
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gotendbz1
the ****ing doors dent too easily,
i had a vdub before and you could kick that **** with boots and no dent. these max door are so fragile.
The real question is, what led you find that out? That VW must have had a ****load more things that annoyed you than your maxima
Old Sep 7, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CRiME
The real question is, what led you find that out? That VW must have had a ****load more things that annoyed you than your maxima

when **** broke on it it cost a ****load of coin. stupid germans
Old Sep 8, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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FWD! Only if it were rwd it would be soo much more fun to drive.
Old Sep 8, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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how bout anyone else who tried to paint in dash accessories...my vents came out. and apart..if anyone knows what im talking about they know that getting those dumbasses back together is the biggest pain in the ***
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Do not like all the sensor on the car and having to replace them.
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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windshield wipers are slow
Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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windshield wipers are slow
They do seem to be kind of slow on the highest setting, but I've noticed that the water seems to blow off when you're driving so it's not too bad.
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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My only real complaint is the weak cup holders in the 3rd Gen. The 2 in the pull out tray under the radio are tiny, and 2 divits on the inside of the glove box door are just a joke!
Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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i hate the fact that i can't use my fog lights with with my parking lights... right around dusk when HID are too much and parking lights are not enough... anybody know how to fix this let me know...
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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1992 GXE

I HATE the insane locks (timer relay gone bad)

I dis-like the lack of cup holders.

I wish I had more suspension options...

....yea...
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Do not like all the sensor on the car and having to replace them.
every month it's something else.
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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1. I HATE The Fact that japan has a rear wheel drive VQ30DET version.
2. $30 a piece spark plugs
3. Stupid sunk in rear wheels is like a girl with a rack but no ***...
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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-solid rearbeam
-sagging rear
-codes galore
-tranny bearing failures
-single piston calipers
-didnt come with a high option motor vq30de(T)
Old Sep 23, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by wyche89
whats the year, transmission, and mods of your car?
01/5-speed/stock at the time of my previous posting.

Bolt on 5.0 was an SN95...so uberheavy. I hung with him till like 70ish.

Whoops beam axle my bad.



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