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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-15-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,302
Posted By Phantasm

Nurburgring Carousel

I've been quiet on the forums as my Maxima has been EXTREMELY reliable the past 2 years and have been putting much time in to my newly acquired 1991 Lotus Excel instead.

Last year I took the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-23-2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Phantasm

I couldnt imagine a bike on that track, i get...

I couldnt imagine a bike on that track, i get nervous hitting the floor boards on my cruiser. Yes, i still have another year or so here.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-23-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Phantasm

It is super noisy. The wind turbulence at the...

It is super noisy. The wind turbulence at the sunroof is rough. The car is stable enough. Stock brake setup was substandard. The red stuff ceramics with slotted rotors are trustworthy for stopping...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-16-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Phantasm

Yes, they do rentals! Price increases as...

Yes, they do rentals! Price increases as performance goes up. They also do lessons and ride-a-longs with Pros.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-16-2015, 03:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Phantasm

Autobahn is good too...

The autobahn is good for hard straight line acceleration and top speed, but the track has no speed limits on curvy roads with no oncoming - different driving style. I had to drive 1.5 hours almost...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-15-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Phantasm

My Maxima running Nurburgring (video)

Nurburgring lap with Stock 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 6 Speed - YouTube

My 2002 SE 6 spd is mostly stock with the exception of a GReddy Exhaust, a CAI, and a Stillen Strut tower brace up front. This...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-11-2015, 01:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,384
Posted By Phantasm

My 6 speed Maxima is US Spec for those wondering...

My 6 speed Maxima is US Spec for those wondering and has no governor. I've seen references to it being drag limited which is what I believe I reached. I've read that 145 is the drag limited speed,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-10-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,384
Posted By Phantasm

Reached ludricrous speed today. 148mph

I am blessed to be living in Germany and had the most gorgeous day to go running about while traffic was calm just after the morning rush. I hit the A6 heading East from Kaiserslautern toward...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-21-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 869
Posted By Phantasm

If you go in to replace the fuel filter, I'd...

If you go in to replace the fuel filter, I'd replace the fuel pump motor while you're in there. It is user replaceable within the assembly, look for a video on the breakdown though it's not...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-21-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,256
Posted By Phantasm

It probably wouldn't hurt to replace the fuel...

It probably wouldn't hurt to replace the fuel pump either. Doing so on my 2002 5.5 SE resolved every poor idle/stall/random misfire problem I had. Haven't seen a code in months and beat the car...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-21-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,233
Posted By Phantasm

Thanks guys, I did run a voltage drop test...

Thanks guys,
I did run a voltage drop test across all the fuses inside and out with the car in sleep mode -hood and door sensors were clamped shut. Couldn't find anything there. The Battery read 20...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-20-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,233
Posted By Phantasm

Battery dies when parked 2 days

Situation: Car battery dies when parked for more than a day.
2 days elapse sitting idle; car kinda cranks but doesn't start
3 days idle; car just clicks the relay
4 days idle; I'm lucky if the FOB...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-08-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3,001
Views: 277,570
Posted By Phantasm

Finally broke 140 mph on the autobahn today. ...

Finally broke 140 mph on the autobahn today.
The Sunroof make some serious wind noise at that speed.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-06-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 739
Posted By Phantasm

If it's not a limited slip diff having a tire in...

If it's not a limited slip diff having a tire in snow on the right and traction on the left could yield the results you got. (right tire spins free).

Put on e-brake, Put car in neutral, Jack up...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-06-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,970
Posted By Phantasm

I tried to get it done at the Dealer in...

I tried to get it done at the Dealer in Kaiserslautern, Germany a few months ago. THey took the car in and gave it back to me 2 days later stating the part never arrived, even though I scheduled the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-06-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By Phantasm

So, I took your advice, pulled the bulbs and...

So, I took your advice, pulled the bulbs and reseated both. So now I'm not sure which one was wrong, but -Problem Fixed!

Thanks for the advice - not sure why I didn't check that in the first...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-05-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By Phantasm

Headlight/Brights Beam pattern issue OEM HID

Hey all,
2002 SE 6 speed (OEM HID housings w/ Halogen Highbeams).

I've had a headlight beam issue for some time and really want it fixed.

Background: My front right corner experienced a minor...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-30-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,432
Posted By Phantasm

I second checking this, though I just went ahead...

I second checking this, though I just went ahead and replaced my fuel pump, pretty cheap aftermarket part (it's located on top of the tank under the back seat -pretty easy swap, stinky but easy)....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-30-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,394
Posted By Phantasm

Feel your rims after you drive it a while. If...

Feel your rims after you drive it a while. If they are screaming hot, you're brakes are dragging like others have suggested. Though I also had this symptom with a bad bearing condition too.

My car...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-11-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,409
Posted By Phantasm

I put on the Monroe Quik Struts a few months back...

I put on the Monroe Quik Struts a few months back which replaced the OEM struts with I believe were wrapped in Tokico Gold lowering springs on my 2002 SE @167k. So far, the Monroe's ride nicely, are...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-29-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,030
Posted By Phantasm

Replace the fuel Pump

I have an 02 that I bought last year, chased around rough idle, weak start issues in the engine bay with new vacuum hoses, MAF, CAM sensors, valave cover gaskets blah blah.

I finally replaced the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-08-2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By Phantasm

Anytime I pull the battery on my 02 Max I need to...

Anytime I pull the battery on my 02 Max I need to retrain my sunroof. I use the vent button on the right side when looking up and keep pushing over and over the 'Up/vent' direction and the roof...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-07-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By Phantasm

Having had the same issue, I would suspect it is...

Having had the same issue, I would suspect it is a combination between a weak ballast, old bulbs and how the auto lights operate:

Under normal operation of the car in the AUTO mode AND It's Dark...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-07-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By Phantasm

Being a Jeep owner, we Jeepers do this all the...

Being a Jeep owner, we Jeepers do this all the time. What you'll want to do is get a standard 30A or so auto relay. The Control side gets the accessory power +12V of your choice (tapping off of cig...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-01-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,782
Posted By Phantasm

You can get the gaskets for your existing valve...

You can get the gaskets for your existing valve cover form autozone or oreilly or whoever today. $20 for both sides (Tyipally sold in pairs). You'll also want a tube of good RTV gasket sealant (mine...
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