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Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-21-2014, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 48,665
Posted By DrKlop

Yap, that's the tire I"m talking it. Well, thanks...

Yap, that's the tire I"m talking it. Well, thanks for confirming that there is nothing wrong with this tread pattern.
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-20-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 48,665
Posted By DrKlop

But if they are not intended to be used as...

But if they are not intended to be used as directional, why does the tread look directional?
Forum: Tires and Wheels
11-20-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 48,665
Posted By DrKlop

Are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 really NOT directional???

Hey everyone, haven’t posted here for a while.

The manufacturer, as well as every place on the internet claims that Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 are asymmetric but NOT directional. Looking at the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-04-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 85,353
Posted By DrKlop

I would recommend bringing the car to an aliment...

I would recommend bringing the car to an aliment shop before you do any other mods. From what you are describing, it sounds like something is wrong with the wheel aliment. (or some suspension part is...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-29-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,434,356
Posted By DrKlop

Thanks for the info! I heard that 5.5 gen...

Thanks for the info! I heard that 5.5 gen headlights do not fit perfectly, but I heard it's close enough. :gotme: Gotta look at some pictures to confirm this, I hope there won't be a half of an inch...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-29-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,434,356
Posted By DrKlop

Ok, got a noob question: Finally decided to...

Ok, got a noob question:

Finally decided to get HIDs (moving out of NYC, so need some better lighting) and since I'm a complete noob in this department, I don't even know what I'm searching for.
...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-27-2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 85,353
Posted By DrKlop

there you go:...

there you go: http://forums.maxima.org/6264964-post310.html

torque specs are written right on the diagram. Units are written at the lower left corner of each diagram.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-16-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 85,353
Posted By DrKlop

It might run smoother. But since it also depends...

It might run smoother. But since it also depends on the springs, it's not possible to predict how the car will ride without knowing what springs you got.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
07-10-2008, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,083
Posted By DrKlop

He is heating up only two inactive coils on each...

He is heating up only two inactive coils on each side, just to make it sit right in the spring perch. Active coils (the ones that compress) remain untouched, so it shouldn't make any difference.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
07-10-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,083
Posted By DrKlop

Here's a thread on this topic that I started a...

Here's a thread on this topic that I started a while ago. (might be of some help)
http://forums.maxima.org/general-maxima-discussion/335204-weird-discovery-about-cutting-springs.html
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
07-08-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By DrKlop

Just an update: the rotor tuned out to be warped....

Just an update: the rotor tuned out to be warped. For now I just brought it to a local shop to resurface it. Depending on how it will behave in the future I will probably replace it.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
07-07-2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By DrKlop

hm... thanks, good idea! :) Now there's only...

hm... thanks, good idea! :)

Now there's only one question left, if it does turn out to be a warped rotor, would it be advisable to resurface it, or it's better to spend more money but get a good...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
07-07-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By DrKlop

A few questions about warped rotors

Just installed brand new Brembo blanks with Hawk HPS. And while bedding the pads, I noticed a dull pulsating sound that seems to be coming from my front right wheel.

The noise is heard only when...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-19-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,477
Posted By DrKlop

Nice, but I think you will keep hitting that...

Nice, but I think you will keep hitting that umbrella with your left foot every time you get out. :)
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-10-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 85,353
Posted By DrKlop

You said it yourself "after I find the right...

You said it yourself "after I find the right setting"

You are not paying for adjustable shocks when you are getting illuminas. You are paying for the fact that you will be able to set up those...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-29-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 85,353
Posted By DrKlop

Actually, it's probably a good idea to change...

Actually, it's probably a good idea to change strut bearings. Those plastic things are something like $10 a piece (if not less) so might as well change them while you are at it.

But I'd leave the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-29-2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 85,353
Posted By DrKlop

Sure it can be done in one day... just don't...

Sure it can be done in one day... just don't start doing it on Sanday if you have a business meeting on Monday morning that you have to drive to. ;)
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-23-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 475
Views: 85,353
Posted By DrKlop

Do you have the time to do it yourself? (first...

Do you have the time to do it yourself? (first time it might take as many as 3 days.)

Are you willing to try doing it yourself?

If you answered yes to both of these questions you can and should...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-18-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,933
Posted By DrKlop

Check if your tire pressure is the same in all...

Check if your tire pressure is the same in all tires.

Make sure that all suspension components are in a good condition (nothing is bent - especially your old struts, bushings and all other rubber...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-23-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,044
Posted By DrKlop

3273lbs on scales 5.0 gen SE 5spd, cloth...

3273lbs on scales

5.0 gen SE 5spd, cloth seats, moonroof, non-bose, stock exhaust, BC coilovers, OEM 17, all fluids, gas tank 1/4 full + spare tire.
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
01-16-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 25,291
Posted By DrKlop

Although, I would love to have those, I don't...

Although, I would love to have those, I don't think I will be modding maxima to that extant.

A bit too expansive, and sometimes I need my car to survive a month or two without me spending much...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-11-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,143
Posted By DrKlop

hm... then it's not what I expected... lol (not...

hm... then it's not what I expected... lol (not steering bumpstops)

According to what you are describing I tend to think it's the axle, but I don't think I can say it for sure.

Is it more of a...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
01-11-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,802
Posted By DrKlop

1 - different suspension design (results in less...

1 - different suspension design (results in less body roll, more travel, better control of the camber/toe/caster)

2 - rigid chassis (allows suspension do a better job)

3 - RWD ( better weight...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,022
Posted By DrKlop

Yap, I stand correct, just found the...

Yap, I stand correct, just found the confirmation:

http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.php?p=5008960&postcount=5
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-10-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,022
Posted By DrKlop

As far as I know, it's better to change both the...

As far as I know, it's better to change both the bearing and the hub, since often when bearing breaks it also damages the hub.
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