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01-07-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Monotaur

Wow, it does? You'd think something would have...

Wow, it does? You'd think something would have gotten buggered up enough to not work right.

But I'm glad you are safe!

Oh, and on the bright side, I think that other driver took care of that...
01-02-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By Monotaur

I know this isn't super helpful, but I had the...

I know this isn't super helpful, but I had the same problem about 2 years ago and I just had my shop fix it (I have a hard time pretzeling myself in such cases). They did hand me the bad part...
12-25-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By Monotaur

Weird, right? My shop also raised the car in the...

Weird, right? My shop also raised the car in the air and rattled every suspension part, and nothing.

It was very weird. I recall it happening after the car was "warmed up" and had been driven...
12-24-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By Monotaur

No problem. While not great, I ended up trading...

No problem. While not great, I ended up trading it in for $6.5K, which is frankly more than I was expecting, even in a private party sale (it was about $2K more than I was expecting with a dealer...
12-24-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By Monotaur

Yes, it actually is pretty torque'y. I've had...

Yes, it actually is pretty torque'y. I've had quite a bit of fun driving it actually, and I've really been enjoying the much-reduced turning radius. :)

Yeah, I saw the article you are talking...
12-11-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By Monotaur

Thanks! And no chance on me even considering...

Thanks!

And no chance on me even considering at a Prius. ;)
12-11-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By Monotaur

You may laugh, but I ended up getting a Leaf. It...

You may laugh, but I ended up getting a Leaf. It works out perfectly for my commute and errands around town. It's our second car now, so we still own a traditional car for longer trips.
12-11-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By Monotaur

Farewell Maxima friends!

After over 9 years and nearly 132K miles, I've decided to move on. I officially sold my 2004 Maxima at the end of November.

I miss it from time to time, but my commute has changed enough after...
02-29-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Wow, I just saw some listed here:...

Wow, I just saw some listed here: https://www.tiresbyweb.com/m-108-nokian-tires.aspx?gclid=CLiR0PfQw64CFYFgTAod-UI-WQ

They look intriguing, but they are a bit outside of my budget at the moment. ...
02-27-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Thanks everyone. I've got a set of 17 SL OEM's...

Thanks everyone. I've got a set of 17 SL OEM's on the way. Now time to go purchase the tires... :)
02-16-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Wow, thanks KCMAXX. I've got a few options now...

Wow, thanks KCMAXX. I've got a few options now to think about. With that first link, the tires are listed as 225 and 245... I know the G35 has different sized tires stock, but are the wheels also...
02-15-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

I'm in the Boulder, CO area.

I'm in the Boulder, CO area.
Forum: Wheels/Tires
02-14-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,152
Posted By Monotaur

Hmm. Would these fit a 2004 SE?

Hmm. Would these fit a 2004 SE?
02-14-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

So, I can't find anyone selling 2004-2008 SL...

So, I can't find anyone selling 2004-2008 SL OEM's in the classified section, nor on Craigslist in my area. I've posted a WTB in the classifieds, but if I don't get any bites, will the Elbrus I02...
Forum: Wheels/Tires
02-14-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 486
Posted By Monotaur

WTB: 4 04-08(?) SL OEM 17" wheels

Hi all,

I'm looking for a set of 17" wheels for my 2004 SE for winter use. Anyone have a set of OEM 2004-2008 SL 17"s?

I'm located in the Boulder/Denver area.

Thanks!
02-14-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Thank you. Buying OEM wheels for the SL is a...

Thank you. Buying OEM wheels for the SL is a good idea. Any idea on a reputable supplier for these, and how much they "should" cost?
02-14-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Bump?

Bump?
02-13-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I have...

Thank you everyone for your feedback. I have decided to go with a 17" wheel/tire combo, and have settled on the Blizzak WS70...
02-12-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Ah, I'm also considering Pirelli's Winter 240...

Ah, I'm also considering Pirelli's Winter 240 Sottozero, if I have to stay with 245/45/18's.
02-12-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,633
Posted By Monotaur

Winter tire options?

Hi all,

It's that time of year, and I'm looking for some snow tires. We've received a few feet of snow over the last couple of weeks and consequently had some pretty exciting mornings with my...
02-12-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,681
Posted By Monotaur

No this only works if you have the factory iPod...

No this only works if you have the factory iPod adapter (or, perhaps, after market adapters). It's essentially a "female" iPod connection that connects to the iPod connector coming out of the HU. ...
12-31-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,681
Posted By Monotaur

Just as a follow up, this product did indeed work...

Just as a follow up, this product did indeed work for me.
12-04-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,681
Posted By Monotaur

Thanks... I am hoping to avoid that. I...

Thanks... I am hoping to avoid that.

I decided to go with a product by Grom audio (Cable-C-IPD2JK) that adapts the iPod connector to a 3.5mm jack:

http://amzn.com/B00545WG4O


I know there...
12-04-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,681
Posted By Monotaur

Need aux input for 2004 Maxima with sat radio and ipod interface installed

Hi all,

It's been a long time since I've posted, but recently had a question. I have a non-nav 2004 SE with the factory 6 CD changer, sat radio and iPod interface installed. Is there a product...
12-15-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 30,325
Posted By Monotaur

Bad strut or CV joint?

Hi everyone,

I've been noticing that there has been a knocking sound coming from the front driver's side for a while now when going over bumps (inconsistently), and I've even had the dealership...
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