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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-06-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By Froggmann

Answer: Do a 6th Gen front brake conversion. ...

Answer: Do a 6th Gen front brake conversion.


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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
02-11-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,325
Posted By Froggmann

If you do it yourself, wear a good respirator....

If you do it yourself, wear a good respirator. That white flaky stuff? Asbestos.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-25-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 301
Posted By Froggmann

Question for those of you who have rebuilt your auto...

Is the band servo something I can remove while the trans is intact?

Long story short I'm having 1-2 hard shift 2-3 flare and now 4th doesn't want to engage and I'm getting a P0744. I have...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-30-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,197
Posted By Froggmann

These cars are reliable. I have 184k on mine and...

These cars are reliable. I have 184k on mine and I have only had 3 major issues since 68k when I bought the car back in 2007.

Issues experienced:

Cam sensor. Known issue easy to fix.
PS hose...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-11-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,008
Posted By Froggmann

Try doing the sunroof reset procedure. Sometimes...

Try doing the sunroof reset procedure. Sometimes the main switch will lose it's calibration.

You can either search for it here or if you still have your owner's manual it's outlined in the...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
09-19-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,656
Posted By Froggmann

Killed a squirrel.

Killed a squirrel.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-13-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,620
Posted By Froggmann

320.80 I commute 42 miles one way and a lot of...

320.80 I commute 42 miles one way and a lot of that is highway 1680 miles in just commuting. Even when I drive like an ******* I average around 22 MPG on 91 octane.

Yes I track this stuff.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
06-17-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,656
Posted By Froggmann

Replaced the rear sunshade with one that works...

Replaced the rear sunshade with one that works better, won't reflect light back into my eyes and has all four mounting points. This one works so much better.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
06-08-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,174
Posted By Froggmann

Today's close call: Red Light runner almost...

Today's close call:

Red Light runner almost takes me out from behind. - YouTube

Light turned red at just the wrong time so I had to hit my brakes hard. The person in the VW behind me never...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
06-06-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,656
Posted By Froggmann

Not today but yesterday, Drive her back to So....

Not today but yesterday, Drive her back to So. Cal on one tank. 425 miles on one tank. Very not bad. This was the finish of a 1892 mile trip that took place in less then 2 weeks.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
05-17-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,174
Posted By Froggmann

On this one I'll let the video do the talking: ...

On this one I'll let the video do the talking:

I3itt2U6FOA

Yes I was going fast, doesn't mean the idiot in the PT should have pulled out in front of me. BTW 6th gen brakes + EBC red stuff pads...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
05-17-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,174
Posted By Froggmann

Know exactly what you mean, did the exact same...

Know exactly what you mean, did the exact same thing in San Luis Obispo a few years ago.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-26-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,065
Posted By Froggmann

Good point. The only time you want to replace the...

Good point. The only time you want to replace the Rack & Pinion is if it is leaking internally or has hydraulically failed (Only power assist in one direction).

Tierods are replaceable items....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-24-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,787
Posted By Froggmann

Do you have a front strut tie bar? If you do it...

Do you have a front strut tie bar? If you do it may be knocking against the UIM/Intake Elbow.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-23-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,515
Posted By Froggmann

35-40 under the 45 MPH limit. All it did was...

35-40 under the 45 MPH limit. All it did was finalize the crack and start the failure. It also doesn't explain the crack on the other side that was 75% to the threaded collar.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-23-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,515
Posted By Froggmann

JIC USA won't warranty anything from JIC Japan...

JIC USA won't warranty anything from JIC Japan anymore.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-23-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,515
Posted By Froggmann

No idea but the cartridges were replaced at JIC...

No idea but the cartridges were replaced at JIC just before I bought them.

Just looked at the reciept, Looks like I bought them in June or July of 2010. The cartridges were replaced in May of...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-22-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,622
Posted By Froggmann

It helped to learn how to drive in a Ford crew...

It helped to learn how to drive in a Ford crew cab dually. Yes the Max has a comparable turning radius to a vehicle with a 168" wheelbase.
Forum: 5th Generation Classifieds (2000-2003)
04-22-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By Froggmann

Hey thanks for the struts. Glad to be driving the...

Hey thanks for the struts. Glad to be driving the Max again.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-22-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,515
Posted By Froggmann

If you are thinking of JIC Coilovers I got something to show you...

This all started in the parking lot of the local bagel place:

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Timeline:

Bought the COs secondhand back in ~April 2009 (Receipt from JIC is May of 2010 so I must have bought them in...
Forum: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking
04-10-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,570
Posted By Froggmann

I've had both. Spring/Strut combo: ...

I've had both.

Spring/Strut combo:

Advantages: Better parts availability, Some customizability between different strut/spring combos.

Disadvantages: Installation is a hassle, spring...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-04-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,614
Posted By Froggmann

If you are using a 2000 deck, no it will not line...

If you are using a 2000 deck, no it will not line up and you will have to remove the center kid seat mount. I just have the cover over it but nothing is there. The other problem you will have is the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-04-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,614
Posted By Froggmann

It's very simple to wire but you will need the...

It's very simple to wire but you will need the plug if you want to use the factory button. Sunshade, not so much but it's good to have a disconnect.

Wiring is real simple:

Black: Ground you...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-30-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,431
Posted By Froggmann

Well it's a shade of green in most lights: ...

Well it's a shade of green in most lights:

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Forum: 5th Generation Classifieds (2000-2003)
10-25-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 17,530
Posted By Froggmann

PM Sent

PM Sent
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