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Replaced damn near everything, rebuilt engine/tranny
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Replaced the suspension, brakes, clutch, bolt-ons
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41.28%
Just bolt ons/general maintenance
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27.52%
Still stock
3
2.75%
I a baller and I pay to have it done for me
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10.09%
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Old 11-03-2007, 10:02 PM
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How good of a mechanic are you?

How far have you gone into the Maxima?
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Old 11-03-2007, 10:44 PM
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How far have you gone into the Maxima?
tore everything up and put it back together
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Old 11-04-2007, 06:02 PM
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Replaced all the light bulbs.. lol
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Old 11-04-2007, 08:19 PM
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ive done wat ever the extent of my knowledge and im learning quik lol
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Old 11-04-2007, 10:24 PM
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The I30 haven't needed engine work yet. Rebuilt number of engines and built special tools such as strut opener, TPS adjustment adapter, injector tester. Installed BT handsfree, Ipod interface, CD changer etc. Most any electrical, electronics stuff are no problem for me.
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Old 11-04-2007, 10:47 PM
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Did the head gaskets and everything required to get to them, Suspension, all electrical audio..Ipod etc. Wasn't planning on doing the 00vi but at the price I got it for couldn't pass it up, holding off till I get a VAFC II to put it in.

SV130, How did you build the injector tester? PM me if u can.
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Old 11-05-2007, 08:53 AM
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Haven't done too much besides change my shocks,struts,fuel filter,MAF, brakes and a tune up. It's my only car. When I get another one I'll prolly start to tear it apart. I'm affraid I'll tear somethin up and won't be able to get to work the next day if I have to change a part. I only work on my car on the weekends just to be safe
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Old 11-05-2007, 08:57 AM
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Swapped out the suspension twice three set's of wheels, rotors, all the seals on the motor. Did a little wiring here and there for the foglights i used to have.
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Old 11-05-2007, 09:45 AM
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i'm great at taking stuff apart. no so good at putting it back together.
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Old 11-05-2007, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACKonBLACK98
i'm great at taking stuff apart. no so good at putting it back together.
Extra parts FT/weightsaving.
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Old 11-05-2007, 10:20 AM
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Replaced clutch twice ,tranny ,rear main seal ,brakes ,axles , still need rear caliper and struts, 02 sensor, knock sensor im sure there more just cant remeber
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Old 11-05-2007, 01:16 PM
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suspension,engine/tranny,exhaust, brakes, body, interior...etc too much time and money in to this car. basicly i have a new 1996 4th gen
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Old 11-05-2007, 01:33 PM
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you name i do it thats my job electrical and computer diagnostics are part of the job also
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Old 11-05-2007, 03:08 PM
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interior, breaks, fuse, A/V ... but I'm learning fast....
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Old 11-05-2007, 04:18 PM
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I haven't replaced much on my max yet other than starter, fuel filter, radiator, and oil filter :| .

If I have the proper manuals, tools, and plenty of time I'm confident that I could do pretty much anything short of a full engine rebuild.
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Old 11-05-2007, 07:19 PM
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just got my 95... stock with 155K but i am looking to make it legit by swapping an engine and getting a turbo, etc...
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Old 11-05-2007, 09:31 PM
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starter, alternator, semi brake job, oil change, VAFC hookup(lol) general maintenance.
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Old 11-05-2007, 10:42 PM
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Just finished assembling a dohc mustang motor that should make around 700 boosted hp and rev out to nearly 8k, assuming it doesn't blow up of course Now the beefed up T45 tranny is consuming my workbench. If only he didn't throw out the stock vortech compressor wheel, arrgh.

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Old 11-06-2007, 07:15 AM
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ensure that the lugs were tight at ALL TIMES.
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Old 11-06-2007, 07:25 AM
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how many of you guys do a lot of fabrication of your own stuff (interior, exterior, and engine bay)?
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Old 11-06-2007, 05:48 PM
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ive done the struts and springs, tune up, brakes, rotors, axle's, full interior swap out, aftermarket headunits, subwoofers, speakers, wiring, intake manifold gaskets,caliper changes, wilwood BBK (big brake kit), control arms, HID kits, starter, alternator, knock sensor, 02 sensor, radiator, intakes, and what ever else comes my way i always tackle it first...so i think i know a lil bit bout the maximas...lol
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Old 11-06-2007, 10:36 PM
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doin Mevi and clutch now... oohhhh man my back hurts...
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Old 11-06-2007, 11:43 PM
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I'm the bolt-on LOL

So far, I've installed everything on my car except for the Exedy clutch and Fidanza FW. I left that to the pros.
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Old 11-06-2007, 11:56 PM
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Yeah, not sure you should group "clutch" in with "suspension" but I've done suspension countless times, so I guess that's me.
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