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Forum: General Maxima Discussion
08-30-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,084
Posted By Scruit

Why did you put your food on the clutch? Doesn't...

Why did you put your food on the clutch? Doesn't it leave BBQ sauce stains? :confused:

And where was your foot while all this was happening? :D




I stalled my car at Tim Hortons last...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
04-19-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,410
Posted By Scruit

Factory worked great for 100k miles so I replaced...

Factory worked great for 100k miles so I replaced with a factory one. Got the flywheel resurfaced too. Drove great for another 30k until I sold the car.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
04-16-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,131
Posted By Scruit

I paid 850 to a bodyshop to get the lower support...

I paid 850 to a bodyshop to get the lower support replaced.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-20-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,822
Posted By Scruit

Buy the car that is right for YOU - not the car...

Buy the car that is right for YOU - not the car that you think people expect you to drive.


When I see someone driving an Escalade (or some similar piece of automtove costume jewelry) I know that...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
02-22-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,715
Posted By Scruit

The car doesn't care as long as you go over at a...

The car doesn't care as long as you go over at a reasonable speed. I go over speedbumps straight because it limits lateral motion in the occupants (me!) I find that goign over with one side only...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
02-22-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,188
Posted By Scruit

In Ohio, 'Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist'...

In Ohio, 'Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist' coverage is for property damage caused by someone you can identify.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
02-22-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,188
Posted By Scruit

In ohio if you win a court action for damages...

In ohio if you win a court action for damages against an uninsured driver resulting from an accident, you can apply to have their driver's license suspended until it's paid in full (or you accent...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-02-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,502
Posted By Scruit

If I park over 2 spaces (very rare - usually I...

If I park over 2 spaces (very rare - usually I just park 10 spaces away from everyone else) then I make sure I do that at the far end of the lot. We had a lady once that parked her 'new' 95...
Forum: Garage and Workshop
01-02-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,802
Posted By Scruit

I've been lucky - worst accident was working on a...

I've been lucky - worst accident was working on a siezed windshiled wiper linkage on a Saturn. After I got it unseized and reassembled I turned the wipers on to ensure they were working. Then I...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-29-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Scruit

Used to be you could take off the negative...

Used to be you could take off the negative battery cable a put a small bulb inline with it - the bulb would light up if there's current going through it. Then you can start unplugging fuses to...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-29-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Scruit

Something is drawing power. Do you have any...

Something is drawing power. Do you have any aftermarket electronics in there?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-29-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,502
Posted By Scruit

We don't all drive $2k beaters. :D

We don't all drive $2k beaters. :D
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
12-29-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,276
Posted By Scruit

Which is why I questioned the OP for suggesting...

Which is why I questioned the OP for suggesting donating a wrecked car. The charity can't do anything with it expect pay to have to towed to a junkyard. They're not gonna fix it. If you're gonna...
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
12-29-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,276
Posted By Scruit

I donated a Grand Prix to Goodwill. They have a...

I donated a Grand Prix to Goodwill. They have a program that matches donated cars to needy folks. The GP only needed front rotors and was otherwise in great condition. I ggot a letter back saying...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-29-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,502
Posted By Scruit

I have 3 answers to the parking lot hit/run...

I have 3 answers to the parking lot hit/run dilemma...

1) I ALWAYS park far away from everyone else, and/or at the and of the row where I can park out of the range of the adjacent car's door wing....
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
12-29-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,276
Posted By Scruit

Why would you give an undrivable car to charity? ...

Why would you give an undrivable car to charity? They're just gonna junk it. The charity would benefit more if you junk the car yourself and give the charity the $$ in cash.


If you're not...
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
09-06-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By Scruit

Shameless bump

Shameless bump
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
08-25-2007, 05:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Scruit

huh. Didn't see the subforums from the front...

huh. Didn't see the subforums from the front page. Will PM a mod to move.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-25-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By Scruit

Sure your ebrake is off?

Sure your ebrake is off?
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
08-24-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By Scruit

WTB Steering wheel/shift knob 95/96 5spd tan

Have a white 96 SE 5spd with tan steering wheel. Need to replace the wheel because the leather is all worn. Also, if someone has a stock shift knob then that would be cool also.

95 or 96...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-24-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By Scruit

Does the cable need to be replaced? Or can you...

Does the cable need to be replaced? Or can you remove it and run some lubricant through it?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-24-2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By Scruit

I have the same problem with the wheel - my...

I have the same problem with the wheel - my wedding ring has gouged it a few times.

I run premium. My own barely-scientific testing has proven that running 87 reduced the mpg by more than enough...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-24-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 665
Posted By Scruit

Clean those connections too. If you connect...

Clean those connections too.

If you connect the battery cable straight to the starter cable by attaching them both to the same pole on the solenoid then you will be effectively bypassing the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-24-2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By Scruit

Can someone with a 5spd do a quick experiment for me?

Car is sitting in the garage, engine off, hood open, ebrake off and trans in 1st.

I grabbed hold of the radiator support and pushed the whole car backwards about 4" until it stopped (trans) and...
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