Has The Turning Radius Improved…2k2,2k3
. I still feel like i'm driving a truck while parking!
Nissan is really getting things right now!
thats exactly what i do about the u turn thing. its so embarrasing because girls think im lost when im really looking for a place to turn into to eventually go the other way. but if its only the 17's, do all cars with 17's have this prob. what about ricers with 17's? do they turn like buses.
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Originally posted by F8Lmax
I think its actually really good...seems better than my old mustang
I think its actually really good...seems better than my old mustang
I am not sure what all the fuss is about the turning radius. My Maxima has a better turning radius than my co-workers 2001 Civic. Actually, my boss drove my Maxima once and commented on how small the turning radius was as he had to made a 180 on a dead end road. I have the GXE with 15 inch rims though and maybe that makes all the difference??
--Ray
Originally posted by slickrick
thats exactly what i do about the u turn thing. its so embarrasing because girls think im lost when im really looking for a place to turn into to eventually go the other way. but if its only the 17's, do all cars with 17's have this prob. what about ricers with 17's? do they turn like buses.
thats exactly what i do about the u turn thing. its so embarrasing because girls think im lost when im really looking for a place to turn into to eventually go the other way. but if its only the 17's, do all cars with 17's have this prob. what about ricers with 17's? do they turn like buses.
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Turning radius was a huge shock for me when I picked my car up last month. I can't get into/out of my garage without a rediculous broken k turn! My previous vehicle was an Explorer (granted it's RWD) but the turning radius was 10 times better!!!
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Originally posted by 2k2.6spd
the 17's are what make the crappy turning radius..i cant even make u turns cuz i cant make the turn..i have t resort to pulling into small lots, then turning around..i still love my max though, sh--ty turning radius and all.
the 17's are what make the crappy turning radius..i cant even make u turns cuz i cant make the turn..i have t resort to pulling into small lots, then turning around..i still love my max though, sh--ty turning radius and all.
Originally posted by costcowholesale
what about your old max vs new max or old max vs explorer?
what about your old max vs new max or old max vs explorer?
1996 maxima vs 2002 maxima = 1996 by far
explorer vs 1996 maxima = its VERY close but i feel like the maxima may have been a little better. but that may just be because its smaller and it felt a little easier getting into parking spots.
if i recall correctly the radius for my explorer was 36.5 feet i think. not sure what the old maxima was though.
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Originally posted by 3.5Max
my a4 would turn on a dime....thats my biggest gripe about the max... but the engine more than makes up for it!
my a4 would turn on a dime....thats my biggest gripe about the max... but the engine more than makes up for it!
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From: Detroit Metro Area
Originally posted by Triple8Sol
I don't think it has too much to do with rim diameter. **** what happens when you put on 19's?
My Grand Cherokee has a better turning radius than my 2K2
I don't think it has too much to do with rim diameter. **** what happens when you put on 19's?
My Grand Cherokee has a better turning radius than my 2K2
Stereodude
Originally posted by SHPatel
That's what I was wondering. I know that being FWD has alot to do with it but does the Acura TL Type-S with 17's have the same problem?
That's what I was wondering. I know that being FWD has alot to do with it but does the Acura TL Type-S with 17's have the same problem?
John
my 94 tbird, eventhough it was a v6, could do exactly qhat you said. i loved the turning radius on that. just dont touch the gas when making u turns in the rain, or else your spinning like a record.
Originally posted by Newman
explorer vs 2002 maxima = explorer hands down
1996 maxima vs 2002 maxima = 1996 by far
explorer vs 1996 maxima = its VERY close but i feel like the maxima may have been a little better. but that may just be because its smaller and it felt a little easier getting into parking spots.
if i recall correctly the radius for my explorer was 36.5 feet i think. not sure what the old maxima was though.
explorer vs 2002 maxima = explorer hands down
1996 maxima vs 2002 maxima = 1996 by far
explorer vs 1996 maxima = its VERY close but i feel like the maxima may have been a little better. but that may just be because its smaller and it felt a little easier getting into parking spots.
if i recall correctly the radius for my explorer was 36.5 feet i think. not sure what the old maxima was though.
all my friend can park thier smaller cars so easily & i can't! the 2k2 must be BAD 
Originally posted by costcowholesale
maxima is like 35.4 something like that, imo its shiet all my friend can park thier smaller cars so easily & i can't! the 2k2 must be BAD
maxima is like 35.4 something like that, imo its shiet
all my friend can park thier smaller cars so easily & i can't! the 2k2 must be BAD
it is rediculous.
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what i found out about the turning radius, is the all the cars with stock 17's have worse turning radius than those with 16's.. this is because nissan put a lock on how much you can turn.. the max and the tl-type s both have 40ft turning radius's... not very good at all... the 16's on the max have a 35.4ft radius... when i had my bimmer it had a 32 ft radius.. now that's good turning!!!
oh.. btw.. nissan put the lock so that the tire would not hit the inside well when turning.. i don't know how this works with people who had the 16's and put on 18's or 19's...
oh.. btw.. nissan put the lock so that the tire would not hit the inside well when turning.. i don't know how this works with people who had the 16's and put on 18's or 19's...
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Originally posted by p010sp0rt8
oh.. btw.. nissan put the lock so that the tire would not hit the inside well when turning..
oh.. btw.. nissan put the lock so that the tire would not hit the inside well when turning..
Does anyone have info on the bump-stops, like where are they, and are they removable? I wouldn't mind dealing with the rubbing possibility myself if I could make the turning radius 5 feet smaller.
Originally posted by pvaudo
This topic has been covered here before, but....
Does anyone have info on the bump-stops, like where are they, and are they removable? I wouldn't mind dealing with the rubbing possibility myself if I could make the turning radius 5 feet smaller.
This topic has been covered here before, but....
Does anyone have info on the bump-stops, like where are they, and are they removable? I wouldn't mind dealing with the rubbing possibility myself if I could make the turning radius 5 feet smaller.
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I wish the Max would have as good a turning radius as a Lexus GS. I test drove the 300 a few months back and made a U turn, usually I swing out far, so I did it in the GS and to my surprise I was almost back into the on comming lane in no time. I came no where near the curb. I was so surprise I did it again, then again.
Originally posted by costcowholesale
I just checked edmunds, it says GXE 35.2 SE 40
is the bump stop really that big??
I just checked edmunds, it says GXE 35.2 SE 40
is the bump stop really that big??
the pictures on this thread dont work anymore but here it is for anyone who wants to read it.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2
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I did a search in the forum and there were some threads mentioned about removing the "door stop" thing do improve the turning radius. The idea sounds good but wondering is there any issue to do that?
The experience from those who have done this mod is highly appreciated.
The experience from those who have done this mod is highly appreciated.
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ditto the IS300...i drove one with 17's and it had a 32.x ft turning radius...ridiculously nimble...
Originally posted by y2KAOSMax
I wish the Max would have as good a turning radius as a Lexus GS. I test drove the 300 a few months back and made a U turn, usually I swing out far, so I did it in the GS and to my surprise I was almost back into the on comming lane in no time. I came no where near the curb. I was so surprise I did it again, then again.
I wish the Max would have as good a turning radius as a Lexus GS. I test drove the 300 a few months back and made a U turn, usually I swing out far, so I did it in the GS and to my surprise I was almost back into the on comming lane in no time. I came no where near the curb. I was so surprise I did it again, then again.
