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Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-18-2007, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By wylie-c

I'm finally retiring the Max.

It's been a great 5 years with it, and it has served me very well. No major problems whatsoever and has taken a few 2000 mile roadtrips. I've added 100,000 kms to the odo, and I'm sure it'll go...
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
03-18-2007, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By wylie-c

85 Maxima F.S. ( Vancouver, BC )

85 Maxima, 330000 kms, aircared until dec., automatic, silver with blue cloth. Clean car for it's age, minimal rust. Everything works except a/c. Strong engine with 240SX TB, coolant bypass, CAI, 2...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-10-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,747
Posted By wylie-c

Nah, yours is better! My rebar behind the cover...

Nah, yours is better! My rebar behind the cover is screwed and so is the styrofoam, it sits crooked and all the chrome trim is broken. I'd love to do the 5-speed swap, for the last few months it...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-09-2006, 05:42 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 2,747
Posted By wylie-c

Sad to see it go, Sarin. But on the upside, it's...

Sad to see it go, Sarin. But on the upside, it's spirit will live on through other Maxima's. If I didn't live in a condo, I'd take the whole car, but I should change my wonky rear bumper. Yours would...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-02-2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,000
Posted By wylie-c

Someone mention a forklift? C'mon man, ya gotta...

Someone mention a forklift? C'mon man, ya gotta fix it! Your car is the 2nd gen forum's most respected ride. If ya can't find a forklift just chain her to a tree and give it in reverse! Just repeat...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
12-12-2005, 08:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,261
Posted By wylie-c

Cool, I'm waiting for a pic of them on the car...

Cool, I'm waiting for a pic of them on the car then!
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
12-12-2005, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By wylie-c

No idea, but for $20, it might be modifiable to...

No idea, but for $20, it might be modifiable to work anyways.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
12-12-2005, 08:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,261
Posted By wylie-c

Older Sentras are 4X100mm, but if the rims have...

Older Sentras are 4X100mm, but if the rims have two bolt patterns (ie: 8 holes) then the other set might be 4X4.5".
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-26-2005, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By wylie-c

Nah, there was a good 100' in front of me. It's a...

Nah, there was a good 100' in front of me. It's a big shop.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-22-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By wylie-c

Yep, pulled up the parking brake and smoked em...

Yep, pulled up the parking brake and smoked em till they were bald. The Flowmaster sounds really good on a VG30, a bit of rumble at idle but not too loud. Under acceleration it gets a lot louder, but...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-22-2005, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By wylie-c

New thread for Maxwell

Quote from Maxwell Smart :

"I dig the way your car sits. What is the wheel/tire combo you are running and is it lowered? Which springs/shocks? Also how does your exhaust sound with the Flowmaster?...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-20-2005, 04:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 752
Posted By wylie-c

Clicking under load? It could be your timing is...

Clicking under load? It could be your timing is too advanced and you're hearing pinging. Try backing off on the timing and see if it helps.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-18-2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By wylie-c

300ZX turbo's have 5-lug rims, no go for us. Some...

300ZX turbo's have 5-lug rims, no go for us. Some of the 240 parts do work, I think there is info up in the stickies about it.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-18-2005, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 688
Posted By wylie-c

Gee, that could be almost anything up front....

Gee, that could be almost anything up front. Outer CV's will click around corners if they're shot, and inboard ones will shudder under acceleration if they're on their way out. Could be inboard but...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-14-2005, 08:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By wylie-c

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-13-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,469
Posted By wylie-c

There's just not enough 2nd gens left to let it...

There's just not enough 2nd gens left to let it go, and I've become quite attached to it! It's not perfect where the body line meets the wheelwell, the metal is just too stretched, but you can't see...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-12-2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,469
Posted By wylie-c

When you paint trucks all day, you tend to get a...

When you paint trucks all day, you tend to get a bit lazy with your own car!
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-12-2005, 10:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,469
Posted By wylie-c

Time to put her back together! Here it is all...

Time to put her back together! Here it is all prepped for paint:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/wylie-c/Wylie-c/IMG_1170.jpg...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-09-2005, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 545
Posted By wylie-c

Older Pathfinders also use the same switch.

Older Pathfinders also use the same switch.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-08-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,469
Posted By wylie-c

Thanks, guys! It's had a lick of filler and is...

Thanks, guys! It's had a lick of filler and is sitting in primer now. I managed to get the bumper cover reasonably straight too, it was a bit warped in the first place. I'll snap a few more pics this...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-07-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,832
Posted By wylie-c

I know you love ur HID's, but that's in a Volvo...

I know you love ur HID's, but that's in a Volvo which already had better headlights than an ol max. I really wouldn't HID mine because I know how blinding they already are to drive in front of,...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-05-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By wylie-c

88 and up Chev/GMC fullsize pickup headlights are...

88 and up Chev/GMC fullsize pickup headlights are very close in size and are at the right angle, and there are aftermarket diamond clears and projectors for them. With a little ingenuity they could...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-04-2005, 05:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 899
Posted By wylie-c

Actually, those little 3 bangers can be fun. Back...

Actually, those little 3 bangers can be fun. Back in '90, my buddy had an '88 Turbo Sprint with a 2 1/2 exhaust, filter, BOV, adjustable wastegate, and lowered on 13" Riken mesh from a 510 sporting...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-01-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,469
Posted By wylie-c

Yeah, they gave me $1000 cash.

Yeah, they gave me $1000 cash.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-01-2005, 08:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,469
Posted By wylie-c

Here's the progress: Stripped down and ready...

Here's the progress:

Stripped down and ready for pulling,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/wylie-c/Wylie-c/IMG_1153.jpg

After chaining it down to the floor pots and a few pulls,
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