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Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
08-10-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By j-dawg

for the record, and for the reference of anyone...

for the record, and for the reference of anyone trying to sell a similar car, i'll relay my experience:

i got the exhaust out and the car sold (with the exhaust bits i cut out) for $650 to the...
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
08-06-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By j-dawg

1996 black GLE parts car - good engine + trans - $400

FS: my sister's black 96

it's a rusty car. decent tires i think, dem lacy GLE wheels (as in http://images01.olx.com/ui/7/51/01/1285694303_124755001_1-Pictures-of--1996-Nissan-Maxima-GLE.jpg)
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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-07-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By j-dawg

:o listen to me then, talking all that trash...

:o listen to me then, talking all that trash about cables. no wonder i liked the maxima shifter better than the volvo.

i think the point generally stands - the more remote is your shifter from...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-07-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By j-dawg

in general a cable-actuated clutch will offer...

in general a cable-actuated clutch will offer better feel, but most fwd cars (and for that matter most modern cars, like the bmws) will have a hydraulic clutch as they tend to be easier to route into...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-06-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,246
Posted By j-dawg

for $11 i might just do that, seems simple...

for $11 i might just do that, seems simple enough.

the rad support has some rust creeping in around the edges, but it's not rotted through, and i can hit it with some POR-15..might be worth...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-04-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,293
Posted By j-dawg

your a/c system probably has a leak if the...

your a/c system probably has a leak

if the new refrigerant is gone after a week, it's probably a pretty severe leak
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-04-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,246
Posted By j-dawg

the struts are totally shot...the sway bar seems...

the struts are totally shot...the sway bar seems like a sort of deck-chairs-on-the-titanic repair

the car is in chicago, where every maxima seems to be made entirely of rust. it's really...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-04-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,246
Posted By j-dawg

wait, that ain't no steering bit. is that a sway...

wait, that ain't no steering bit. is that a sway bar endlink or something? do i have to freak out? the steering ball joint is rusty, but functional.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-04-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,246
Posted By j-dawg

i can only assume i should find this deeply troubling?

on my sister's 96

i've been telling her to get rid of this car for ages...was doing the brake pads when i noticed that the ball joint does not appear to be connected to the tie rod. see image:
...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-03-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,388
Posted By j-dawg

well even if this is a six-year-old thread..it's...

well even if this is a six-year-old thread..it's worth pointing out that there can be advantages to staggered wheels on fwd cars. the wider tires can help to prevent lift oversteer.

however, the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-03-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,159
Posted By j-dawg

why not just crack open the factory lights, mask...

why not just crack open the factory lights, mask off the parabolic reflectors, and spray the rest black? you'll get factory-quality lighting and, worst case, you mess them up and buy these lights...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-19-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By j-dawg

NSK 30BWK06 is stamped into the inner race of the...

NSK 30BWK06 is stamped into the inner race of the bearing in the hub I've got in my garage.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-18-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By j-dawg

I was under the impression that the hubs and...

I was under the impression that the hubs and bearing were sold as a unit.

There's an NSK 30BWK06 bearing in a hub/bearing assembly that I've got here, if that helps. I can't find it for sale...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-17-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,239
Posted By j-dawg

LUYbu5DJA1U Very few things are unenhanced by...

LUYbu5DJA1U
Very few things are unenhanced by Yakety Sax.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-13-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,104
Posted By j-dawg

Yeah..if you've gotta do the TOB, just do...

Yeah..if you've gotta do the TOB, just do everything possible while you're in there. The biggest part of the clutch job is labor, so you might as well do it and save yourself having to do it again...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-13-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,469
Posted By j-dawg

I really don't know why the brake pad matters. If...

I really don't know why the brake pad matters. If you aren't taking your car to a track, the only things to compare with pads are noise, dust, and wear. The pads one level down from the AZ Duralast...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-13-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,588
Posted By j-dawg

Thanks for the regular updates and for...

Thanks for the regular updates and for maintaining the site. I dig TD and have my car up there just 'cause it seems like a dope idea. Definitely more useful than Carsurvey and Epinions.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-08-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,903
Posted By j-dawg

The knock sensor retards timing very quickly; the...

The knock sensor retards timing very quickly; the ECU advances timing very slowly. You won't be at full-blown engine-wrecking pre-ignition if you're on a steady stream of 87.

I can't comment on...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-08-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,488
Posted By j-dawg

If it's only happening when you first start the...

If it's only happening when you first start the car, I really recommend replacing your power steering fluid. I had this once and when I checked the reservoir it was low. Added some ATF and it was...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-08-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,302
Posted By j-dawg

my maxima is considerably better than roller...

my maxima is considerably better than roller skates

but real talk yo i do like fourth generation maximae, simple cars easy to take care of cheap fun to drive comfortable big reasonably economical...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-31-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,462
Posted By j-dawg

I've heard theories that a weighted shift knob...

I've heard theories that a weighted shift knob can cause premature synchro wear, as it is applying pressure to the lever, similarly to why they say you shouldn't leave your hand on the shifter as you...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-30-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,013
Posted By j-dawg

What's great about Maximas is that a lot of...

What's great about Maximas is that a lot of stupid little **** goes wrong, but there are very few dealbreakers. Find one that isn't rusty and jump on it - chances are, if something's wrong you can...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-21-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,852
Posted By j-dawg

Looks dope. Black and tan is the best color combo...

Looks dope. Black and tan is the best color combo for these cars. TBH if mine was in those colors I'd probably not have bought another car.
Forum: Members Rides
07-20-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,752
Posted By j-dawg

That is a dope as hell ride. People have a lot of...

That is a dope as hell ride. People have a lot of fun modding classic Japanese iron - I say go boso or go home.
Forum: 4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
07-20-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By j-dawg

did you end up selling the shifter trim to dude...

did you end up selling the shifter trim to dude in this thread? if not i'm lookin' for it shipped to 60527
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