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Forum: Tires and Wheels
02-07-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 711
Posted By bigEL

Balance issues with snow tires

OK, so I've had a set of Blizzaks on steelies for about 5 years now. At most, I may put 1500-2000 mi on them each winter. Snow tires aren't wear rated, so I don't know how much life is left but...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-25-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,301
Posted By bigEL

Odd, lug nuts are the only place I use anti-seize...

Odd, lug nuts are the only place I use anti-seize (just a light film on the contact faces, not on the threads). It contains sacrificial metals to prevent galvanic corrosion where two dissimilar...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-14-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,633
Posted By bigEL

No data on MY2002? I've been participating...

No data on MY2002? I've been participating almost since inception. Been enjoying seeing the site develop.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-12-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,592
Posted By bigEL

Yeah, that happened when my GF first saw the car...

Yeah, that happened when my GF first saw the car and sat inside. Didn't even have to step on the go pedal. I was sold on the car right then and there.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-12-2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,592
Posted By bigEL

Everything just felt right the first time I got...

Everything just felt right the first time I got in it and every time since then. GF still loves it too.
Spacious interior.
Comfortable on daily commutes as well as long trips.
All the controls...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-12-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By bigEL

I agree with everyone so far. But I'm interested...

I agree with everyone so far. But I'm interested to hear your reasoning behind selling it.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-12-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,337
Posted By bigEL

I didn't think that people publicly acknowledged...

I didn't think that people publicly acknowledged seeing that movie.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,364
Posted By bigEL

I knew about the turning radius before I bought...

I knew about the turning radius before I bought my Max. I thought I could live with it, but after having to do a couple 3-point turns, it got tired of it. Within the first week of ownership, my...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-08-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 36,616
Posted By bigEL

shims? :gotme: first thing that came to mind.

shims? :gotme: first thing that came to mind.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
01-05-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 36,616
Posted By bigEL

I think there was some discussion a while back by...

I think there was some discussion a while back by DaveB, the parts guy, about different grades of OEM brakes. There are ones that match exactly the specs of the original stock pads, but then Nissan...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-10-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,017
Posted By bigEL

I'm having a hard time remembering myself... So...

I'm having a hard time remembering myself... So far this year, we've had one dusting overnight that disappeared by the morning. And no forecasts for any snow in the near future. Temps have been...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-09-2008, 02:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,060
Posted By bigEL

O, the eye runny. I sea wat ewe did they're.

O, the eye runny. I sea wat ewe did they're.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-06-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,060
Posted By bigEL

Funny how Honda, Nissan, GM, and Ford official...

Funny how Honda, Nissan, GM, and Ford official memos warn about damage from engine flushes and injector cleaning, yet their own dealers still recommend/advertise/push these services. So it's not...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-26-2008, 07:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,152
Posted By bigEL

And I thought I was cheap. I would think there...

And I thought I was cheap. I would think there are bigger fish to fry on Black Friday.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
11-18-2008, 01:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,039
Posted By bigEL

Been watching the weather myself to see when...

Been watching the weather myself to see when we're going to get enough accumulation to make it worthwhile to put my Blizzaks on. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the denser air. :
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
11-18-2008, 01:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,432
Posted By bigEL

Description says that it has a chip inside and...

Description says that it has a chip inside and that you have to take it to the dealer to have the key cut and programmed.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-14-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By bigEL

QFT. I find it hillarious when I return from a...

QFT. I find it hillarious when I return from a trip and my dte is higher than when I left.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
10-12-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,306
Posted By bigEL

add yourself

add yourself
Forum: Members Rides
10-05-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,716
Posted By bigEL

Don't see too many Merlots around...nice.

Don't see too many Merlots around...nice.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-30-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,885
Posted By bigEL

Speechless. Absolutely shocked speechless. ...

Speechless. Absolutely shocked speechless. Sorry for your loss, dude. GL. It's obvious that the org's thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-26-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,398
Posted By bigEL

How much does it cost to turn rotors these days? ...

How much does it cost to turn rotors these days? Last time I checked, it was almost as much as a new set of blanks.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
09-18-2008, 09:35 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 20,040
Posted By bigEL

You know you're driving a VQ when you see the...

You know you're driving a VQ when you see the other guy in your rear view mirror.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
09-09-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,433
Posted By bigEL

This topic was discussed a while back. Search...

This topic was discussed a while back. Search the archives. Basically there are CNG conversion kits available in the US, but they are very limited and mostly only for Domestic commercial truck...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-08-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,017
Posted By bigEL

I don't think the 15" wheels will fit over 5.5g...

I don't think the 15" wheels will fit over 5.5g brakes. AFAIK, you need at least 16" for proper clearance. Altimas got the same lug patterns, as well as many other Nissans. I just picked up a...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
09-05-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,030
Posted By bigEL

Actually, I have been considering yellow tint for...

Actually, I have been considering yellow tint for my headlights too, but for safety reasons rather than cosmetic ones. There are real reasons why headlights are yellow in France (not just an...
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