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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-02-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,171
Posted By ugufru

I have the Warpspeed Y-pipe on my 1995 SE and...

I have the Warpspeed Y-pipe on my 1995 SE and it's the best thing I ever did for it. Even with a stock tune, it just breathes and sounds much better. :)
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-26-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By ugufru

This is good advice. I know I came here to buy...

This is good advice. I know I came here to buy coils, but it turns out that all my coils are fine. Old yes, but fine. My harness is not perfect, but it works. My coils all spark.

But it's...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-19-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By ugufru

Thanks! Yeah mine are Hanshin. FWIW, my 1995 SE...

Thanks! Yeah mine are Hanshin. FWIW, my 1995 SE was one of the initial 4Gs -- bought in October 1994. The overall quality has been supreme. <3
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
05-19-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 783
Posted By ugufru

4G OEM Ignition Coils

I have 198K on my 1995 SE 5MT, and although I've gone through troubleshooting my ignition more than once in its lifetime, I've never had to replace the original ignition coils.

Today, I'm shopping...
Forum: Members Rides
05-07-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 900
Views: 121,794
Posted By ugufru

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I know this one. When I was doing lots of work on my valve covers I was leaving my hood open in the garage overnight... for days actually. My battery would always go dead after about 48...
Forum: Dealership and Vendor Experiences
04-24-2017, 11:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 63,982
Posted By ugufru

How timely and discouraging considering I need...

How timely and discouraging considering I need two new axles and am registered for a national AutoX event this coming weekend. I bought axles from Advance locally, which looked fine, but had the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-23-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,305
Posted By ugufru

Why AutoX in a 4G Maxima: 1. it's paid for 2....

Why AutoX in a 4G Maxima:
1. it's paid for
2. it's still running
3. i've driven the car for 20 years (familiarity)
4. sedans of all kinds are looked down upon, but autox very well
5. a stock...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-09-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,690
Posted By ugufru

I've looked at the possibility of directly...

I've looked at the possibility of directly changing how the PS boost performs.

It's variable rate, meaning that boost is reduced at higher speeds. I don't know if this is mechanically or...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-08-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,900
Posted By ugufru

This is a worthwhile DIY project, especially if...

This is a worthwhile DIY project, especially if you want some experience with intake disassembly. It will give you a lot of confidence regarding where everything is (for future reference) and also...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-07-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,305
Posted By ugufru

Bumping an old thread with real information... ...

Bumping an old thread with real information...

I autoX a 4g and definitely had no idea it was doing this until some volunteer workers were laughing their asses off because they had never seen...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-14-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,690
Posted By ugufru

Although the Max is well-known for it's...

Although the Max is well-known for it's over-boosted PS, I was surprised to find out that swapping out my steering wheel with one from a 300ZX made the feel MUCH MUCH BETTER.

After looking at it,...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
08-30-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,386
Posted By ugufru

This was a long-time problem with my '95 Maxima...

This was a long-time problem with my '95 Maxima and I can tell you that I didn't fix it all at once.

Ultimately, the biggest obstacle was the grounding of the Crank Position Sensor (CPS) which...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-03-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,597
Posted By ugufru

Check your lug nut torque. My Maxima was...

Check your lug nut torque. My Maxima was notorious for loose wheel vibrations after removing the wheels. Don't leave home without a tire iron. Easy to fix but will vibrate the car and sound like bad...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-09-2015, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 629
Posted By ugufru

You will have to modify your OEM struts to do...

You will have to modify your OEM struts to do this. Mostly you will need a hacksaw and a drill press. The instructions are easy to follow and will give you pro-looking results.

My biggest...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-09-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,822
Posted By ugufru

I had KYB GR2s and successfully converted them to...

I had KYB GR2s and successfully converted them to Koni Yellows no problem. It was a challenge but their instructions are easy to follow and the results were professional looking.

Basically doing...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
12-09-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,176
Posted By ugufru

+1 on the grounds. Not just your negative battery...

+1 on the grounds. Not just your negative battery terminal, but grounding everywhere. Since your CPS and other important sensors are grounded through the engine block, consider that your engine block...
Forum: Members Rides
12-09-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 900
Views: 121,794
Posted By ugufru

Hey 95maxrider, I autoX a 1995 Maxima in...

Hey 95maxrider, I autoX a 1995 Maxima in Pittsburgh and am a big follower of your thread. Can you tell me more about your welded subframe connectors and point me to a thread in that direction? The...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-10-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,209
Posted By ugufru

Update: I ended up with an eBay/Megan short...

Update: I ended up with an eBay/Megan short shifter following the TWM directions for most of it. Needed to buy my own bolt and locknut because the stock one won't fit. Heed the heatshield screw...
Forum: 7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
11-10-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By ugufru

They are all pretty nice. Save a lot of money by...

They are all pretty nice. Save a lot of money by getting one thats a few years old. This makes them VERY competitive to almost everything else.
Forum: Wheels/Tires
09-26-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,082
Posted By ugufru

Update: After lurking craigslist for a long time...

Update: After lurking craigslist for a long time I finally got a set of these for $250.

Now I'll just have to get some tires to put on them! :)
Forum: Members Rides
09-26-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,594
Posted By ugufru

Update 2015: I'm still on the 17x7s with DIIs and...

Update 2015: I'm still on the 17x7s with DIIs and they have been great for autocross. They are the perfect size for this car to be sure (235/45R17). Since my previous update I have also: - Found and...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
09-26-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,414
Posted By ugufru

Update: Still on those 17x7s with DIIs. What a...

Update: Still on those 17x7s with DIIs. What a great setup that has been!

I'm down to the last wear indicator for them so I hope that's enough to end 2015 on them...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-26-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By ugufru

Update: I ended up getting Konis + Eibachs. Also...

Update: I ended up getting Konis + Eibachs. Also a Stillen FSTB and RSB and that has improved the car significantly over stock. It's much better tuned for autocross now and is great on the street...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-18-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,911
Posted By ugufru

Check your grounds. Check your positive starter...

Check your grounds. Check your positive starter cable harness. Clean all the terminals and connectors on the positive harness with a flat file and/or electrical contact cleaner spray.

Test your...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-12-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By ugufru

Check for a small rock in the track. As...

Check for a small rock in the track. As impossible as it sounds, I ended up with a pebble in mine that kept it from closing fully for weeks. I finally got up there and started feeling around and...
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