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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-17-2002, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By jdunagan

Re: Re: Don Cooper AutoTrans VB upgrade update

Exactly. Chirps when it shifts from 1st to 2nd gear while the shifter is in "2".

I can get it to do it best when I let it shift with the throttle around 4k. Over 4k or in a corner you have hold...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-17-2002, 05:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,189
Posted By jdunagan

The Lower control arm: John the mech. at...

The Lower control arm:
John the mech. at Finishline showed me the bushing; it was desinigrating while the other dry side was just a little cracked. I assume that it is due to the fact it was oil...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-05-2002, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By jdunagan

Don Cooper AutoTrans VB upgrade update

The thread I started on this subject disappeared, but wanted to report back. I've put on around 15k miles since the vb upgrade in February.

1) I've drained and filled my transmission fluid...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-05-2002, 08:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,189
Posted By jdunagan

Re: beware overfill oil

Oh and my mechanic said that keeping the rpms low does help to keep pressure down...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
07-05-2002, 08:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,189
Posted By jdunagan

beware overfill oil

Roadside shop overfilled my oil which built up pressure, and leak started around the pressure sensor, soaked boot and lower control arm bushings. Got great price on boot replacement and lower...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-17-2002, 10:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,132
Posted By jdunagan

if only I didn't already pay for it... ...

if only I didn't already pay for it...

you're right though, cheaper that PAYING for it later
Joey
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-17-2002, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,132
Posted By jdunagan

The best I've felt is the B&M Trick Shift - Don's...

The best I've felt is the B&M Trick Shift - Don's Combo.

When I lay the throttle on the floor the car hammers from gear to gear actually accelerating more during the gear transition.

The other...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-27-2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,210
Posted By jdunagan

Where have your higway miles taken you? - I've...

Where have your higway miles taken you? - I've put on around 96k since '99 between Nashville, Tampa, NYC, DC, and some Midwest and West Coast trips. Mountain interstates are so nice in the Max,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-24-2002, 01:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,210
Posted By jdunagan

Re: 96 Maxima

O2 sensor: I'm told there are three. I had one replaced and then hurried back to the nearest dealership 2 weeks later when another one went out.

My experiences are similar to other folks in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-24-2002, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,007
Posted By jdunagan

I've never seen a maxima undercover, but I saw...

I've never seen a maxima undercover, but I saw one painted up as a cabby the other day in Northern Virginia. The act of putting the maxima alongside the gm cruisers is quite comforting in the area...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-23-2002, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,132
Posted By jdunagan

13?,??? without a hitch and handling upgrade well...

Got 96 auto with 36,000 on it in '99. At 13?,??? it was driving virtually the same as when I got it, when I decided to do the Don Cooper vbupgrade. It took the upgrade and even without the cooler on...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-20-2002, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By jdunagan

What's the best coil-over availabe for the 4th...

What's the best coil-over availabe for the 4th gen?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-20-2002, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By jdunagan

... do you only have a mile to get your top...

... do you only have a mile to get your top speed?

No, there was lots of room. When you exit the interstate there is a little road that goes past the gas station and mexican restaurant (great...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-19-2002, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By jdunagan

Sweet. Thanks

Sweet. Thanks
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-18-2002, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By jdunagan

4,400 all she had?

thanks I'll check that out. As far as I know mine is an SE (came with stock alloy wheels, Ford dealer that sold it to me said it was an SE), but I didn't really bounce at the top speed, felt like it...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-18-2002, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By jdunagan

Re: Re: Re: No...

The salt flats were definitely a highlight of my summer :D I was a little dissapointed in my top speed though since I had it at 124 on 66 west of DC near Front Royal. Don't be tempted to set the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-18-2002, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By jdunagan

Re: No...

Hmm.... I like the bra though. Ours are same color :) Thinking about having my scratches buffed and doing a smokey clear coat over top.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-18-2002, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 566
Posted By jdunagan

off-road ish ground effects?

From time to time I find myself parking up on a curb at club in VaBeach, climbing off of a gravel road down to the shore of the river in SD, or squeezing into a parking spot next to a gravel pile in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-18-2002, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,970
Posted By jdunagan

Careful treading on dead battery turnovers

My battery died in the middle of a road trip leg from SD to Northern California.

Desperate dead battery cranking ruined my starter..

My electrical system still seems a little "low" since...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
02-18-2002, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 780
Posted By jdunagan

Re: Replacing factory speakers

I did a major upgrade on the stereo in my 96 Maxima and burned up one amp in the process. Perhaps it's just the brand that matters?

I started with the non-bose 4 speaker tape system.

1st Setup...
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