*NOOBIES* - The "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread

[Blitzfist]

Okay i took some better pictures(just got a new phone camera is niiicee)

These were taken after a little modding to get the trunk to at least latch so i can drive it without it flapping in the wind

[NmexMAX]

It's worse than mine, so... get a professional quote and take it from there. That's quite horrid.

[maxximaa]

Originally Posted by NmexMAX

Pretty vague, so very difficult to answer. If I were you, I would do some heavy reading in the Suspension forum.

thanks

[Blitzfist]

Originally Posted by NmexMAX

It's worse than mine, so... get a professional quote and take it from there. That's quite horrid.

yeah i kno that bastard hit me pretty hard. Its deceiving when the trunk is closed. It looks as if its just a dented bumper but once the lid is open you know theres a lot of work to be done. My thought was if i put a new bumper on it might hide the damage so I can still pass inspection. I dont know if it would be able to hang a bumper streight still though.

btw when can i make a thread of my own? I feel like more people would look at this if it was its own thread.

[Dat Ethi]

wow

[Dat Ethi]

Can anyone tell me if the Greddy Evo2 cat-back is compatible with 02 GLE models or SE only?

[AceofSpds]

Originally Posted by Dat Ethi

Can anyone tell me if the Greddy Evo2 cat-back is compatible with 02 GLE models or SE only?

it is compatible with any 2000-2003 maximas

[Dat Ethi]

Thanks man. My entire exhuast from the cat is rusted and has broken on me. So i'm in the market for a cat-back system. I was kinda skeptical about the Megan Racing exhaust. Looking for a better brand.

[Orgullo]

Originally Posted by Orgullo

I've got a feature that the car will automatically lock when you start it. How can I cut this feature off.

Also, I tried programming my key fobs and did a search. I get the light to blink but my fobs aren't picking it up. I know that the batteries are good. Am I suppose to hold down the lock button or what?

Thanks

N E 1 have an idea? Thanks

[VQP0WER]

How much for your tail lights?

[VQP0WER]

Originally Posted by Orgullo

N E 1 have an idea? Thanks

What alarm do you have? I'm sure there is a relay that needs to be removed.

[DrKlop]

Ok, got a noob question:

Finally decided to get HIDs (moving out of NYC, so need some better lighting) and since I'm a complete noob in this department, I don't even know what I'm searching for.

So a few questions:

1. If I simply want something that will light up the road better than my stock headlights, reliably (without worrying about blown bulbs, etc...) and something that is easy to install, will 5.5 headlights do the trick?

2. Everyone seems to talk about those "HID kits" What are they, do they include everything I need for quality light output from a 5.0 gen?

3. Anything I should be aware off before choosing HIDs for "functional" purposes?

Thanks in advance!

[NmexMAX]

Originally Posted by gofastermax

Hey looking for suggestions just picked up my 03 maxima 3 weeks ago or so... looking to get some mods done within this month(sept) I have about 3 grand to play with i am looking to do cattman headers nismo intake and not sure what exhaust to run. So in the end i am asking for help on finding a really good exhaust to run and any other performance parts to pick up. And last thing has anyone got the ecu flash from technosquare and how is it working out. Thanx for the help!!!!!!

Do some more reading.

1.) Nismo does not make intakes for the A33B.
2.) Unless your car is making more than 247whp, you don't need an aftermarket cat-back
3.) The TS ECU has been proven to provide gains and has been data logged to show altered parameters, but other items can do the same as well.

[gofastermax]

Originally Posted by NmexMAX

Do some more reading.

1.) Nismo does not make intakes for the A33B.
2.) Unless your car is making more than 247whp, you don't need an aftermarket cat-back
3.) The TS ECU has been proven to provide gains and has been data logged to show altered parameters, but other items can do the same as well.

OK So make that stillen intake then... thats why i was asking for suggestions... but back to the point to someone with the TS ECU what are your feelings on the product and once again what cat-back exhaust should i go with on a 03 6spd maxima...(just so you all know the car i had before this was a 05 stage 2 Sti) had it for 2 yrs but the payments were killing me and not to mention the insurance but i am planning on turbocharging the max also got some info from 1swtmax on his turbo 02 set up. and seams like this is the direction i am gonna go in...So what is the catback exhaust of choice for the 03 max. Once again (again) i have 3 grand to work with for right now jut wanna get some of the basics done any help ??????THANX OH and uhhh are there any performance shops in the Maryland area if anyone knows of any.

[johnnyd2k2]

Originally Posted by DrKlop

Ok, got a noob question:

Finally decided to get HIDs (moving out of NYC, so need some better lighting) and since I'm a complete noob in this department, I don't even know what I'm searching for.

So a few questions:

1. If I simply want something that will light up the road better than my stock headlights, reliably (without worrying about blown bulbs, etc...) and something that is easy to install, will 5.5 headlights do the trick?

2. Everyone seems to talk about those "HID kits" What are they, do they include everything I need for quality light output from a 5.0 gen?

3. Anything I should be aware off before choosing HIDs for "functional" purposes?

Thanks in advance!

You can use the 5.5 headlights but I think you will need the bumper to make it fit properly as for HID kits it's real easy to do the only difficult thing I found was soldering which isn't need you can just use butt connectors all the wiring you need to do is splice the balast power wire into the factory harness real simple. Not sure if its the same for headlights but that's how I did my fogs. Here is a link to where I got em from real cheap + lifetime warenty so no worries. Good luck you're gonna love the HIDs
http://www.ddmtuning.com/hidkihidbuhi.html
Here is a link to my lights the pics are at the botom of the post
H3 Hid Kit
I just did the fogs as I allready have factory HIDs but I did order matching 6000k d2r bulbs from the same place real good place to do buisness with great customer service.

[DrKlop]

Thanks for the info! I heard that 5.5 gen headlights do not fit perfectly, but I heard it's close enough. Gotta look at some pictures to confirm this, I hope there won't be a half of an inch gap.

[Orgullo]

I've got a viper alarm with remote start. I just want to turn that (^@$# feature off the car that automatically locks the doors when the car is started.

Also, I've been trying program the two key fobs. I searched and it tells you to insert the key 5-7 times until the lights flash and then press the unlock button. I did this but nada!

Could someone please hit me up with the correct programing. I'll have to do some more digging on the locking feature.

[Slappy]

Hello all, from Northeast PA.

I have a 2000 Maxima. What appeared to be a burned-out headlight has been found to be a disintegrated headlight connector, or "pigtail". I have about 15 hours logged to this task so far of finding a replacement.

Nissan only has the entire harness (1300$)
Autozone/etc don't have one that will fit.
That leaves junkyards, and brother, I have walked and surfed them all around here.

I FINALLY thought I found one, a guy in SC swore he did. After I paid, 10 days go by and no part...I called yesterday and the jackass said he didn't have one and forgot to call.

My car is getting inspected this Saturday (9/6). I now have wasted the last 10 days because of above, and find myself in frantic mode.

Does anyone have any ideas? Some secret SuperMaxima parts stores that specialize in left headlight connectors or something? My ninja-google skills have left me high and dry.

I would be thrilled to give someone a finder's fee that can hook me up with the right part or point me to it. I'd double it if they can have it to me by 9/5/08.

Thanks.

[9999]

just hooked up my pioneer HU, amp and subs, but for some reason my amp isnt coming on? Do I have to unhook the factory amp or bypass it or something?

[Jess]

I do believe you have to take off the factory amp.

[9999]

Originally Posted by Jess

I do believe you have to take off the factory amp.

Take it completely off or just unhook it? I unhooked the harness and that just cut out all the music altogether.

[03VQMAX]

Originally Posted by Slappy

Hello all, from Northeast PA.

I have a 2000 Maxima. What appeared to be a burned-out headlight has been found to be a disintegrated headlight connector, or "pigtail". I have about 15 hours logged to this task so far of finding a replacement.

Nissan only has the entire harness (1300$)
Autozone/etc don't have one that will fit.
That leaves junkyards, and brother, I have walked and surfed them all around here.

I FINALLY thought I found one, a guy in SC swore he did. After I paid, 10 days go by and no part...I called yesterday and the jackass said he didn't have one and forgot to call.

My car is getting inspected this Saturday (9/6). I now have wasted the last 10 days because of above, and find myself in frantic mode.

Does anyone have any ideas? Some secret SuperMaxima parts stores that specialize in left headlight connectors or something? My ninja-google skills have left me high and dry.

I would be thrilled to give someone a finder's fee that can hook me up with the right part or point me to it. I'd double it if they can have it to me by 9/5/08.

Thanks.

You should be able to find the connectors just about anywhere. I believe the 2000-2001 maximas take the 9004 bulb if im not mistaken. All you have to do is buy the connector and splice them and you should be on your way.

[03VQMAX]

^^^^^ Let me correct that, they use 9003/H4 Bulbs..here is an example of the harness..

[VQP0WER]

Originally Posted by 9999

just hooked up my pioneer HU, amp and subs, but for some reason my amp isnt coming on? Do I have to unhook the factory amp or bypass it or something?

Did you run your blue cable from the amp to the power antenna cable of the HU? If you did this, and still doesn't work, I woud look at your power cables and ground.

Your factory amp has nothing to do with your new sub/amp.

[Slappy]

Originally Posted by 03VQMAX

^^^^^ Let me correct that, they use 9003/H4 Bulbs..here is an example of the harness..

Yes, I've found those, but my connector has a ?rubber? backing to serve as a moisture barrier I presume. If I spliced that above connector, there would be huge gaps around the socket portion...and I'm not sure if they would even seat properly as there is no "squeeze" portion to lock it into the headlamp housing.

Thusly, the first rain or humid day would allow moisture to contact the bulb.

Thanks for the input though.

[evalyn]

I have two tires with good tread, and two with tread that's just OK. Where should I put the tires with the best tread?