installed SER rear subframe on maxima because they use same suspension setup.(no pics). SER subframe contains stiffer bushings and will be used on reg. altimas over seas because they are more aggresive. just in idea for the real enthuse tuners, if there is any for A34.

 

 

thats cool,

 

So the only different piece in the subframe are the bushings?

 

is it just me or has the altima taken over nissan? i will bet 10 grand to anyone here that there will never be a maxima ser. its dissapointing

 

if you just did it for the bushing, i think it is pointless unless you cant buy the stiffer bushings.

 

a. who is goin to make bushing for nissan period esp subfram bushings
b. either way cost will b high, for subframe or tearing down the subframe jus to install bushings

 

was this mod even done on a 6th gen cause his profile says "2k sand se"? if not why is it posted here?

 

hUH? Could you explain?

 

Yeah but will there be a RWD 8 cylinder Altima?

 

he said A34 frame so that would be 6th gen.

maxima ser is redundant. the purpose of altima ser is for those that wannabe a Max owner but must settle for the alti. altima is just the $$ maker for Nissan now. Maxima has grown up and more sophisticated while alti competes with the honda crowds. of course this is just IMHO.

 

I am also wondering why was the entire subframe installed only to benefit from stiffer bushings. I don't see the cost/benefit being favorable at all, unless the subframe was d@mn near free.

 

jus sharing to the community, that i installed a SER rear subframe at work because the A34 SL i had a vibration no balance or steering rack would fix. so the engineers plus one from japan had all this equipment to measure road vibration. and is only for this chasis cuz it has same suspension set up as the alitma.

 

Ok I see what your saying. Explain more on the rear subframe. Im not real familiar with it and how it could cause rattling or vibrations.

 

Your wording is a bit confusing, maybe thats why this thread left us for a short time.

 

how about the altima SER Front brakes, will they work on the max? i got the wheels, which look nice . needs to be lowered my JIC MAGIC in the spring.

 

Altima SE-R rotors are identical to Max.
SE-R calipers are merely painted differently, and it will all bolt right on the 04 Max.

 

are the brakes better on the Alti SER than stock Maxima?

 

The rotor size is the same size, and the caliper is just painted silver. I don't think anything else is different.

 

the calipers look different, more than just paint

 

Yes, I agree, they do look somewhat different. But they are still single piston type. Further investigation is necessary.

 

The SE-R calipers are half the price they must be different.

 

the SER front calipers SAY SER in red at least on the red SER & the caliper is painted. unlike the so called black painted calipers on my 05 max.

 

I wonder if the Altima SE-R gas cap will fit our 6th Gens? That would probably be good for a tenth or two and maybe 5mph in the quarter.

Mike

 

What about putting SE-R lettering on my trunk lid. What gains will that get me?

 

I accidentaly rubbed up against an SE-R the other day; got a little bit of his paint on my car...gained at least 5 horses.

 

I think a good brake swap is the Brembos from a G35. Check out my thread on that topic.

 

not worth it IMHO. only 2.5-4 HP and it's not even at the wheels. so it basically gets lost. so for the rice gains vs. hp, I'll pass on this one.

now NISMO add-ons are where it's at! can't wait to slap on my JDM stickers... who needs nitro?

 

Well, you guys are just getting silly now ...

Mike

 

Gotta link?

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=370424