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Old 05-25-2002, 10:26 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: SC time???

Originally posted by BriGuyMax


Lancer Evo going 12 flat STOCK......I don't think so dude...MAYBE....and this is BIG maybe.......low 13s
probably, but still faster than wrx and better in any way
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Old 05-25-2002, 11:07 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: SC time???

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probably, but still faster than wrx and better in any way
This is true
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Old 05-25-2002, 11:57 AM
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You guys are forgetting that the Lancer EVO will probably be out of his price range... 30K plus
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Old 05-26-2002, 05:04 PM
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ill sell you my 90 300zx tt for 10500 right now. if i were you id get an s4, you can get a 2000 s4 with 21k miles in perfect condition for under 30k, and this is a 45k car! plus you will bust a nut EVERY time you shift gears and floor it.
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Old 05-29-2002, 11:31 AM
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i have a friend with a 2002 wrx with gfb blow off valve and boost controller.. if you like the maxima keep it,,, if you like the wrx get it... i know i would be happy with either.... eventually one day i will own both my 2k1 5-speed and a 2002 ( or newer) wrx... i will also add that the wrx is extremely fast and very noticable by police... i find i get looked at less in my maxima tehn i do when driving my friends wrx...(both cars are the same color too)
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Old 07-01-2002, 09:05 AM
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UPDATED: DashingMax is Supercharged!!

Thank you all for your feedback/opinions/suggesstions/etc.

My Maxima is now SUPERCHARGED
with the ACT Street Clutch...
I consistently hit 8 lbs of boost at 6500rpm's
Next stop...dyno...
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Old 07-01-2002, 09:09 AM
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Re: UPDATED: DashingMax is Supercharged!!

Originally posted by dashingMax
Thank you all for your feedback/opinions/suggesstions/etc.

My Maxima is now SUPERCHARGED
I consistently hit 8 lbs of boost at 6500rpm's
Next stop...dyno...
Congrats!
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Old 07-01-2002, 02:18 PM
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I want SC too!!!!!


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Old 07-01-2002, 02:44 PM
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WRx all the way..ull smoke ****tt all day long
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Old 07-01-2002, 03:13 PM
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Re: Supercharger or WRX??

Originally posted by dashingMax
Guys, I need some opinions...hopefully unbiased opinions...
From gauging interest in my mods, it looks like I'm gonna have to take a serious bath on the mods & "trade-in" value for my car. What would you do?
(a)Trade a perfectly good 1999 Maxima SE-L with over $3,000 in mods...172.6 wheel HP for a WRX.
Drop in stage 3 for WRX (approximately $3,300 installed) & enjoy 260 ALL-WHEEL HP!! A 12 second car
OR............
(b)Drop another $4,500 on the Max & get the SC, including clutch, gauges & 3.33" pulley. 270 front wheel HP. A 13 second car.
OR............
(c)Mods are an utter waste of money. Start some other hobby...
Whoa, over 3 year old Max $4500 could be 1/3 the entire value of the car. I don't know how old you are but if you have $4500 cash, get another $4500 and buy a 180,000 house (if you don't live in NYC, Boston, or San Fran). Payments may be on the high side, and you'll have PMI which s**** but the rates are still low. You may need 8 grand for closing but there are ways to deal with that too.

If your only gonna get a car, then definitely the WRX.
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Old 07-01-2002, 07:39 PM
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Re: Re: Supercharger or WRX??

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Whoa, over 3 year old Max $4500 could be 1/3 the entire value of the car. I don't know how old you are but if you have $4500 cash, get another $4500 and buy a 180,000 house (if you don't live in NYC, Boston, or San Fran). Payments may be on the high side, and you'll have PMI which s**** but the rates are still low. You may need 8 grand for closing but there are ways to deal with that too.
Yeah I know...
Someone told me that if you want the thrill of fast accelleration, go on some roller coaster at Six Flags... 50 bucks for all the G-forces you will ever need!

Here is a dyno comparing WRX (different stages) & Maxima's...

Granted WRX Stage IV is fastest, there are several other major compromises which I was not willing to make: ugly looks, weak tranny, small size, & tons of reliability issues.
Check out the "Warranty Issues & SOA Problems" forums...
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Old 07-10-2002, 09:26 AM
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Re: Supercharger or WRX??

Originally posted by dashingMax
Guys, I need some opinions...hopefully unbiased opinions...
From gauging interest in my mods, it looks like I'm gonna have to take a serious bath on the mods & "trade-in" value for my car. What would you do?
(a)Trade a perfectly good 1999 Maxima SE-L with over $3,000 in mods...172.6 wheel HP for a WRX.
Drop in stage 3 for WRX (approximately $3,300 installed) & enjoy 260 ALL-WHEEL HP!! A 12 second car
OR............
(b)Drop another $4,500 on the Max & get the SC, including clutch, gauges & 3.33" pulley. 270 front wheel HP. A 13 second car.
OR............
(c)Mods are an utter waste of money. Start some other hobby...


Supercharger
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Old 07-10-2002, 01:11 PM
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Re: Re: Supercharger or WRX??

Originally posted by Ghost face Max

Supercharger
OOOHHH YYEEEAAHHH!!!
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Old 07-10-2002, 06:06 PM
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Re: UPDATED: DashingMax is Supercharged!!

Originally posted by dashingMax
Thank you all for your feedback/opinions/suggesstions/etc.

My Maxima is now SUPERCHARGED
I consistently hit 8 lbs of boost at 6500rpm's
Next stop...dyno...
Congrats on the supercharger. Did you install yourself or did a shop do it? What size pulley are you using? How about reliability? Can't wait for the dyno.

Let us know.
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Old 07-10-2002, 09:00 PM
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Re: Re: UPDATED: DashingMax is Supercharged!!

Originally posted by jkratzer


Congrats on the supercharger. Did you install yourself or did a shop do it? What size pulley are you using? How about reliability? Can't wait for the dyno.
Let us know.
Why Thank You!
I had a professional performance shop do it...
I'm using 3.33" pulley - 8psi on the boost gauge!
Reliability...*keeping fingers crossed* so far so good!!!
I don't mean to sound like I am bragging...but seriously, I feel like the fastest vehicle on the road...nothing comes close :-)
Awaiting a fair race with a modded WRX! *yummy*
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Old 07-10-2002, 11:05 PM
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Re: Re: Re: UPDATED: DashingMax is Supercharged!!

Originally posted by dashingMax

I don't mean to sound like I am bragging...but seriously, I feel like the fastest vehicle on the road...nothing comes close :-)
Awaiting a fair race with a modded WRX! *yummy*
Until you run into something like a M3, 03' Cobra, or Vette
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