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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-24-2003, 04:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,090
Posted By gambit

Do you guys grab the shift knob when you shift?...

Do you guys grab the shift knob when you shift? The way to shift and not miss any gears is to use an open palm. If you push the shifter properly, the springs will take care of the shifting for you....
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-16-2003, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 463
Posted By gambit

They're called coil packs. It's been mentioned...

They're called coil packs. It's been mentioned that they've fused to the tops of plugs before all though I don't recall what causes that to happen. You'll probably need to get it replaced. On a side...
Forum: Group Deals / Sponsors Forum
02-24-2003, 02:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 801
Posted By gambit

Interesting, I'll think about it.

Interesting, I'll think about it.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-30-2003, 11:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,136
Posted By gambit

There is a plus side to that gap though -- at...

There is a plus side to that gap though -- at least for me. My school has steep and skinny speed bumps. Without the gap, I think I'd be scraping everytime.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-21-2003, 10:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By gambit

I don't think mine light up. What kind of bulbs...

I don't think mine light up. What kind of bulbs do I need for these and how do I change them?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-21-2003, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By gambit

Are the side of the side markers supposed to light up?

Are the side part of the side markers supposed to light up when the headlights are turned on or are they merely reflectors?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-17-2003, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 483
Posted By gambit

The reason this happens is because of the...

The reason this happens is because of the principles that synchros work by. Synchros require movement in order to engage the gear so if you're at a complete stop and none of your gearshafts are...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-12-2003, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By gambit

Ever got caked?

Pretty weird thing happened to me today. As my friend and I arrived at his house from church, we noticed this gigantic white mark on my rear windshield. At first, we thought maybe some extremely...
Forum: Supercharged/Turbocharged
01-06-2003, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By gambit

Benefits of Water Spray Kits

Both the new WRX STi and the Lancer Evo VIII that are debuting on the American market in 2003 will have water spray kits for their intercoolers. How beneficial is this system? Is it similar to NOS in...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-05-2003, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By gambit

I thought we had daytime running lights. It takes...

I thought we had daytime running lights. It takes two clicks to turn on our headlights doesn't it?
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-05-2003, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,418
Posted By gambit

In CA, 91 is the highest unless you manage to...

In CA, 91 is the highest unless you manage to find a 76 that has 101.

*Preps for flames*

What I don't understand is why you guys experience all kinds of pinging and knocking. My mom has owned...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-05-2003, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,307
Posted By gambit

You might want to check the belts and see if...

You might want to check the belts and see if they've stretched at all.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-29-2002, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By gambit

Squealing sound at idle

When I pulled into my driveway tonight, I noticed that when my car is idling, there is a soft squealing noise. When I apply just a little gas to get the engine going, it immediately goes away. Any...
Forum: Group Deals / Sponsors Forum
12-28-2002, 10:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,364
Posted By gambit

How much of a difference do these mirrors make? I...

How much of a difference do these mirrors make? I can already see out of the entire rear windshield.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-28-2002, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 936
Posted By gambit

Volk gram lights. 17-18 lbs. =) Might expensive...

Volk gram lights. 17-18 lbs. =) Might expensive though.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-17-2002, 09:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,824
Posted By gambit

This post should be meshed with the last one.

This post should be meshed with the last one.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-17-2002, 09:15 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 13,847
Posted By gambit

Haha, you and I both know those numbers don't...

Haha, you and I both know those numbers don't really mean that much, maybe I should use faces? Anyway, no, I don't look at their face, I just concentrate on how much the car lurches when I shift. As...
Forum: Group Deals / Sponsors Forum
12-17-2002, 01:18 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,562
Posted By gambit

The OBX website says that there is a header...

The OBX website says that there is a header system for 4th gen. Costs $500.

http://www.obxracingsports.com/performance.cfm?catID=3&subcatID=22



They say they also have ceramic headers...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-16-2002, 10:39 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 13,847
Posted By gambit

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.php?name=News&fi...

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9

There are a lot of extras like intercooler, too!
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-16-2002, 10:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,996
Posted By gambit

Actually, I kinda doubt some of the cars in the...

Actually, I kinda doubt some of the cars in the F&F are very fast. A lot of show cars, are well, show cars. Some show cars happen to be fast, but most aren't driven and are probably not tuned...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-16-2002, 10:26 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 13,847
Posted By gambit

Howcome our engines work better with a TT rather...

Howcome our engines work better with a TT rather than a single one? Is there a possiblity this thing could be sequential? How are people on the West going to obtain this engine + TT? Does this thing...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-05-2002, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 890
Posted By gambit

That's where you're wrong =) Truth be told,...

That's where you're wrong =) Truth be told, Maximas run even better with NGK Coppers. You probably won't notice the difference on an N/A car but copper is more conductive than platinum and gives a...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-04-2002, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 893
Posted By gambit

NGK Coppers are much more economical. Although...

NGK Coppers are much more economical. Although they have half the durability, they cost approximately 5x less. Also, copper plugs actually give a better spark. Since changing plugs isn't too...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-25-2002, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 767
Posted By gambit

Yep, double clutching makes shifting much...

Yep, double clutching makes shifting much smoother because the synchros don't have to work as hard. It's necessary on racing transmissions probably because synchros cause some percentage of power...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2002, 10:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 869
Posted By gambit

Get a stock 5th Gen muffler. It has a variable...

Get a stock 5th Gen muffler. It has a variable capacity. Under 3000 RPMs (I think) it routes the exhaust through only one pipe. However, once the RPMs increase beyond that point, it performs...
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