Bernout from Supraforums is now a 4th-Gen Max owner & a new member here!
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Bernout from Supraforums is now a 4th-Gen Max owner & a new member here!
Hi all,
This is Bernie from Supraforums if any of y'all frequent that board. This is my first post here so I would like to see at least one "STFU n00b!!!" from someone!
I had owned a '93 Supra TT 6-speed but was forced to sell due to my financial situation. So I knew my next car was going to be much less costly, but still had to be practical and fun at the same time. After testing out a load of different cars, I finally settled on this:
A '96 SE 5-speed. 121k miles, for $6k. Meachanically it is excellent, but the exterior has its fair share of scratches and scrapes, and the interior carpet and cloth needs a thorough cleaning. But otherwise it should serve me well as a daily driver.
And hey-- I can actually buy a nice system for the car and still have twice the trunk space I had in the MkIV!
Thanks for the space, and I hope to learn a lot here by using the SEARCH button, but sometimes you just need someone to talk to!
This is Bernie from Supraforums if any of y'all frequent that board. This is my first post here so I would like to see at least one "STFU n00b!!!" from someone!
I had owned a '93 Supra TT 6-speed but was forced to sell due to my financial situation. So I knew my next car was going to be much less costly, but still had to be practical and fun at the same time. After testing out a load of different cars, I finally settled on this:
A '96 SE 5-speed. 121k miles, for $6k. Meachanically it is excellent, but the exterior has its fair share of scratches and scrapes, and the interior carpet and cloth needs a thorough cleaning. But otherwise it should serve me well as a daily driver.
And hey-- I can actually buy a nice system for the car and still have twice the trunk space I had in the MkIV!
Thanks for the space, and I hope to learn a lot here by using the SEARCH button, but sometimes you just need someone to talk to!
STFU nOOb!!!
Just kidding... hope you enjoy your new Maxima, and I know you'll enjoy the forum! You definitely won't feel the speed of your MKIV, but the Maxima is definitely a more refined car and you will still be able to burn lots of people!
-Cyrus
Just kidding... hope you enjoy your new Maxima, and I know you'll enjoy the forum! You definitely won't feel the speed of your MKIV, but the Maxima is definitely a more refined car and you will still be able to burn lots of people!
-Cyrus
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Originally posted by Vyrus
STFU nOOb!!!
Just kidding... hope you enjoy your new Maxima, and I know you'll enjoy the forum! You definitely won't feel the speed of your MKIV, but the Maxima is definitely a more refined car and you will still be able to burn lots of people!
-Cyrus
STFU nOOb!!!
Just kidding... hope you enjoy your new Maxima, and I know you'll enjoy the forum! You definitely won't feel the speed of your MKIV, but the Maxima is definitely a more refined car and you will still be able to burn lots of people!
-Cyrus
As strange as it may sound, going from a 12-secong car to a stock Maxima as a daily driver replacement isn't so bad; I was hardly able to use the acceleration that much anyway. But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling! 
I would very much like to stiffen things up a bit but not totally destroy the comfy ride... rims are in my future...but what suspension setup I go with is still up in the air...
h&r's, agx's, RSB, and FSTB and you will handle like you never thought a maxima could
Originally posted by Bernout
As strange as it may sound, going from a 12-secong car to a stock Maxima as a daily driver replacement isn't so bad; I was hardly able to use the acceleration that much anyway. But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling! I would very much like to stiffen things up a bit but not totally destroy the comfy ride... rims are in my future...but what suspension setup I go with is still up in the air...
As strange as it may sound, going from a 12-secong car to a stock Maxima as a daily driver replacement isn't so bad; I was hardly able to use the acceleration that much anyway. But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling! I would very much like to stiffen things up a bit but not totally destroy the comfy ride... rims are in my future...but what suspension setup I go with is still up in the air...
Originally posted by Bernout
As strange as it may sound, going from a 12-secong car to a stock Maxima as a daily driver replacement isn't so bad; I was hardly able to use the acceleration that much anyway. But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling! I would very much like to stiffen things up a bit but not totally destroy the comfy ride... rims are in my future...but what suspension setup I go with is still up in the air...
As strange as it may sound, going from a 12-secong car to a stock Maxima as a daily driver replacement isn't so bad; I was hardly able to use the acceleration that much anyway. But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling! I would very much like to stiffen things up a bit but not totally destroy the comfy ride... rims are in my future...but what suspension setup I go with is still up in the air...
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Welcome! Looks like we have the same model, trim and color. Those rims are pretty bad, huh? As for the suspension, the one I have listed in my sig is real nice. Very responsive and not too harsh at all. I hated the boaty feeling of the stock suspension.
Originally posted by Bernout
As strange as it may sound, going from a 12-secong car to a stock Maxima as a daily driver replacement isn't so bad; I was hardly able to use the acceleration that much anyway. But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling! I would very much like to stiffen things up a bit but not totally destroy the comfy ride... rims are in my future...but what suspension setup I go with is still up in the air...
As strange as it may sound, going from a 12-secong car to a stock Maxima as a daily driver replacement isn't so bad; I was hardly able to use the acceleration that much anyway. But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling! I would very much like to stiffen things up a bit but not totally destroy the comfy ride... rims are in my future...but what suspension setup I go with is still up in the air...
Welcome to the board. My friend was in a similar situation as you. He had a '93 3000GT VR4, but couldn't keep it due to change in his financial situation. He now has a '94-'97 Integra GSR, forgot the exact year, they all look the same to me. 
Re: Bernout from Supraforums is now a 4th-Gen Max owner & a new member here!
Originally posted by Bernout
Hi all,
This is Bernie from Supraforums if any of y'all frequent that board. This is my first post here so I would like to see at least one "STFU n00b!!!" from someone!
I had owned a '93 Supra TT 6-speed but was forced to sell due to my financial situation. So I knew my next car was going to be much less costly, but still had to be practical and fun at the same time. After testing out a load of different cars, I finally settled on this:
A '96 SE 5-speed. 121k miles, for $6k. Meachanically it is excellent, but the exterior has its fair share of scratches and scrapes, and the interior carpet and cloth needs a thorough cleaning. But otherwise it should serve me well as a daily driver.
And hey-- I can actually buy a nice system for the car and still have twice the trunk space I had in the MkIV!
Thanks for the space, and I hope to learn a lot here by using the SEARCH button, but sometimes you just need someone to talk to!
Hi all,
This is Bernie from Supraforums if any of y'all frequent that board. This is my first post here so I would like to see at least one "STFU n00b!!!" from someone!
I had owned a '93 Supra TT 6-speed but was forced to sell due to my financial situation. So I knew my next car was going to be much less costly, but still had to be practical and fun at the same time. After testing out a load of different cars, I finally settled on this:
A '96 SE 5-speed. 121k miles, for $6k. Meachanically it is excellent, but the exterior has its fair share of scratches and scrapes, and the interior carpet and cloth needs a thorough cleaning. But otherwise it should serve me well as a daily driver.
And hey-- I can actually buy a nice system for the car and still have twice the trunk space I had in the MkIV!
Thanks for the space, and I hope to learn a lot here by using the SEARCH button, but sometimes you just need someone to talk to!
Looks like we *may* have a contributor instead of a leech joining....which is good as we are in the minority here.
A great thread to start with:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=100060
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Originally posted by CJP
Welcome! Looks like we have the same model, trim and color. Those rims are pretty bad, huh? As for the suspension, the one I have listed in my sig is real nice. Very responsive and not too harsh at all. I hated the boaty feeling of the stock suspension.
Welcome! Looks like we have the same model, trim and color. Those rims are pretty bad, huh? As for the suspension, the one I have listed in my sig is real nice. Very responsive and not too harsh at all. I hated the boaty feeling of the stock suspension.
I'm learning already! Thanks for the info about the suspension. Hopefully I will be able to get in on some local meets and get a few rides from fellow owners with mods.
Thanks for the welcome everyone!
Oh, and bill99gxe, are you a certain Mr. Brasky? you're a bit of a 'legend' on other boards out there... *ahem*
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Originally posted by Bernout
But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling
But what I REALLY miss about the Supra is the handling and grip. I was getting on the freeway with the Max for the first time two days ago and the tires were really howling
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Originally posted by brettcassidy
well i guess that's fitting, because that's where he came from (i and a couple others told him of this magical place)
but you didn't hear me say anything about it
well i guess that's fitting, because that's where he came from (i and a couple others told him of this magical place)
but you didn't hear me say anything about it
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Originally posted by brettcassidy
well i guess that's fitting, because that's where he came from (i and a couple others told him of this magical place)
but you didn't hear me say anything about it
well i guess that's fitting, because that's where he came from (i and a couple others told him of this magical place)
but you didn't hear me say anything about it
I just said I was from Supraforums.
Originally posted by Bernout
Oh, and bill99gxe, are you a certain Mr. Brasky? you're a bit of a 'legend' on other boards out there... *ahem*
Oh, and bill99gxe, are you a certain Mr. Brasky? you're a bit of a 'legend' on other boards out there... *ahem*
I'm only known as evilbill to the outside the dot orgy world.....I think......
Just for you nOOb! Check this out!
I think that this was what he was looking for
methinks he's a "gamer".
http://exs.recongamer.com/sh't/stfunoob.swf
Blaxxxima (Mike)
methinks he's a "gamer".
http://exs.recongamer.com/sh't/stfunoob.swf
Blaxxxima (Mike)
Some good links for you:
Jeff K's MegaMax site
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/
Original Maxima FAQs
http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/max_faq/
Greg Prete's site
http://www.greghome.com/
Cheston's site
http://www.maximadriver.com/
Some good How-to's
http://www.motorvate.ca/
http://www.voicenet.com/~breaux/car/fog/fogrewire.html
Courtesy Nissan - Call mention Maxima.org and get a discount on parts.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/
Jeff K's MegaMax site
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/
Original Maxima FAQs
http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/max_faq/
Greg Prete's site
http://www.greghome.com/
Cheston's site
http://www.maximadriver.com/
Some good How-to's
http://www.motorvate.ca/
http://www.voicenet.com/~breaux/car/fog/fogrewire.html
Courtesy Nissan - Call mention Maxima.org and get a discount on parts.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/
