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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-02-2005, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 644
Posted By wdave

If they're not warped leave them alone and just...

If they're not warped leave them alone and just replace the pads. One of the most common rip-offs by service places is to show you the circumferential grooves on your rotors and tell you they need...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-27-2005, 04:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 957
Posted By wdave

You could go back to the shop and ask them what...

You could go back to the shop and ask them what they did, and why.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-15-2005, 04:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,377
Posted By wdave

Treasure that breaking loose sound - it means...

Treasure that breaking loose sound - it means your calipers are releasing! The pads stick to the rotors overnight and the rest of the rotor develops a film of rust. When you break them loose they...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
01-02-2005, 05:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,795
Posted By wdave

Not quite correct - about 10 years ago Michelin...

Not quite correct - about 10 years ago Michelin bought/merged with BFG, they do maintain distinct product lines.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-02-2005, 05:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 818
Posted By wdave

Strut braces do just that - they brace te tops of...

Strut braces do just that - they brace te tops of the strut towers. The Max benefits particularly from a front strut brace, the improvement from a rear brace is much less noticeable (my 2k se came...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-24-2004, 03:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By wdave

Synthetic gear oil has helped cold weather...

Synthetic gear oil has helped cold weather shifting in every car I've had for the last 25 years, my Max was no exception.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-24-2004, 03:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 517
Posted By wdave

First guess would be that you need to flush your...

First guess would be that you need to flush your clutch fluid. Maybe something like the Valvoline Synpower would be good. Old fluid usually has water dissolved in it - at -15 that could be pretty...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-15-2004, 03:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By wdave

If it wasn't pulling before the swap it probably...

If it wasn't pulling before the swap it probably isn't alignment. The only effect wheels have on alignment is offset - if they are farther out they will exaggerate anything that was wrong before. ...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-06-2004, 03:48 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,888
Posted By wdave

I have an 00 SE and recently drove an 02 SE, both...

I have an 00 SE and recently drove an 02 SE, both with RSB and FSTB. I was amazed at how much softer the 02 suspension was. The 00 is not great, but acceptable, the 02 is flat unacceptable! I was...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-30-2004, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By wdave

The Max has a huge front swaybar, that's one...

The Max has a huge front swaybar, that's one reason the RSB is needed to balance the handling. Your car is old enough to possibly need new end link bushings for the front bar. It is very unlikely...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
09-17-2004, 03:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By wdave

If you change the rear calipers or pads you need...

If you change the rear calipers or pads you need to excercise the handbrake 15 - 20 times to adjust (tighten) the rear brakes. The reason you feel slack at the top of the pedal travel is that the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-25-2004, 04:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 798
Posted By wdave

I have a set of ES 100's too - they grip and wear...

I have a set of ES 100's too - they grip and wear great - dry. They sound like snow tires but have the least traction in snow I have ever experienced (in 40 years driving) - southern or summer only!...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-25-2004, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By wdave

I got rebuilt/exchange from my local NAPA store -...

I got rebuilt/exchange from my local NAPA store - pricey but that's because of the e-brake mechanism. They come with or without pads installed. I found the solution to excess rear wear was that the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
06-08-2004, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By wdave

Polarity doesn't count? Looks like a very...

Polarity doesn't count? Looks like a very expensive stiffening cap for the main electrical system. Will it help? Maybe, maybe not, I have used stiffening caps for MSD ignition system primaries...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-25-2004, 02:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By wdave

Heads up! Rear brake wear

Replaced my rear brake pads at 52k, fronts about 1/2 worn. This seemed backwards. I then noticed that the rears were usually warmer than the front until yesterday AM when the right rear got warm...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-15-2004, 02:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 835
Posted By wdave

It pays to try the ceap and easy stuff first -...

It pays to try the ceap and easy stuff first - the gas cap. It seems unnatural but you must turn the cap until it clicks several times or the cel will come on after some delay.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-01-2004, 03:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By wdave

Cat is working right, engine is running wrong.

Cat is working right, engine is running wrong.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-22-2004, 02:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,346
Posted By wdave

Skid recovery in a FWD car is an unnatural act -...

Skid recovery in a FWD car is an unnatural act - braking is exactly the opposite of what's needed, you have to stand on the gas. I had to learn this when I switched from racing RWD to FWD, an FWD...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-17-2004, 03:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 826
Posted By wdave

31 psi is a little low for the front but it...

31 psi is a little low for the front but it sounds like your toe - in is a little too much, not crooked.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-13-2004, 03:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,162
Posted By wdave

Front brakes about 1" larger diameter, cable...

Front brakes about 1" larger diameter, cable shifter rather than rod on manual, softer rear shocks, clear surrounds on taillights, completely different headlight assemblies, different grill, lower...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-11-2004, 03:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By wdave

It tells your computer that the intake air is...

It tells your computer that the intake air is coolder than it really is. This wiill give you a richer mixture and possibly more spark advance. It will hurt gas mileage and probably add power...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-07-2004, 03:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By wdave

Buy gas recently? Tighten your gas cap.

Buy gas recently? Tighten your gas cap.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
04-05-2004, 03:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By wdave

The dyno used for NYS emissions testing will not...

The dyno used for NYS emissions testing will not work for performance tuning - the two roller system severely limits speed. A few years ago you could buy a used Dynojet for about $20k, shipping and...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-13-2004, 04:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,167
Posted By wdave

<<<But my new engine seems a little strange,...

<<<But my new engine seems a little strange, maybe you all could help. When I start my car and rev it a little I can here what sounds like flowing fluid every time the revs go up. But that stops...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-11-2004, 03:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By wdave

It's worth about the shipping price.

It's worth about the shipping price.
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