Times for '07 CVT MAX
11-05-2006, 11:34 AM
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Times for '07 CVT MAX
I haven't seen any times posted for the new max yet so maybe I'll be the first. A quick note: Even in the manumatic mode, the computer handles shifts by itself. It took me 3 passes to get over this and to let the computer handle those duties.
The pass went like this:
60'......2.29
330.....6.591
1/8......9.959 @ 73.48
1k.......12.852
1/4......15.303 @ 92.26
I expected far better times than this. What do you guys think?
The pass went like this:
60'......2.29
330.....6.591
1/8......9.959 @ 73.48
1k.......12.852
1/4......15.303 @ 92.26
I expected far better times than this. What do you guys think?
11-05-2006, 02:19 PM
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yeah thats not right..well maybe it is. the accel is awesome but then it seems like it just takes a dump on ya. my max with the mods im running will dip into the mid 14's with a better driver than me i can just get to 14'8 or so. (just my guess havent had it to a track, please tell me if you think im slower or faster. mod list in profile)
11-05-2006, 03:39 PM
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Keep in mind that these passes were made at a sea level track. Though it may not have been optimum conditions, it definitely was far from poor weather conditions. I feel that I'm a pretty experienced drag racer, so, even though it may be possible to improve on these times on a different day, I feel that this is the best it could do at that time.
I had the opportunity to weigh it while at the track...3860 with me in it. I'm 235
I had the opportunity to weigh it while at the track...3860 with me in it. I'm 235
11-06-2006, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by maxfreak_98
How many miles on the car? My car ran .4 and 2.3 mph better at 10k miles, than at 1k miles with the same track conditions. My 60' times are consistantly in the low 2's.
She'll get better......
She'll get better......
11-08-2006, 11:33 AM
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If you ran this weekend on the east coast then condition don't get any better. The DA was almost -1000 feet at some points out there this weekend - high 40s low 50s and the highest barometric pressure i've ever heard of (It was over 30.60 in some places).
That is pitifully slow (I'm not ragging on you, I'm raggin on Nissan for only offering that CVT crap in the new maxima). I hope that time is not representative of the best the new CVT maximas are capable of.
That is pitifully slow (I'm not ragging on you, I'm raggin on Nissan for only offering that CVT crap in the new maxima). I hope that time is not representative of the best the new CVT maximas are capable of.
11-08-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by big dave
Keep in mind that these passes were made at a sea level track. Though it may not have been optimum conditions, it definitely was far from poor weather conditions. I feel that I'm a pretty experienced drag racer, so, even though it may be possible to improve on these times on a different day, I feel that this is the best it could do at that time.
I had the opportunity to weigh it while at the track...3860 with me in it. I'm 235
I had the opportunity to weigh it while at the track...3860 with me in it. I'm 235
11-09-2006, 02:56 AM
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That is just terrible! Really a let down. It seems like Nissan is making this car to be more and more like the Toyota Avalon. More of a luxury car. Looks like the Altima is what they are leaving us with for the future.
11-09-2006, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
The new Avalon will rape the new Maxima. 
If we want any semblance of a new maxima, it would be the altima...it took over the position the max once had.
However, I think that this car could see better times once it is broken in...go to the track around 10k miles and you'll probably be in the 14s...
11-09-2006, 03:28 PM
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yeah, what did happen to the maxima ? only need to go back to the 6th gen commericals to see how the marketing changed. todays maxima would either be the Altima like suggested earlier or the Infinti G35 Sedan which would have been the greatest Maxima of all times sporting the vq35de and RWD. With the G, owners would have gotten nice luxury and nice power which would make a sweet combo.
nothing wrong with the 6th, very nice , with performance possibly taking a back seat in stock form.
furthermore even the New Zealand 6th Gen Nissan Maxima Spec R is pretty sweet on looks, but way low in the power department boasting some 240 odd hp and auto box.
Surely a Spec R would have a bit more grunt than this ?
http://www.nissan.co.nz/offer_files/maxima_spec_R/
nothing wrong with the 6th, very nice , with performance possibly taking a back seat in stock form.
furthermore even the New Zealand 6th Gen Nissan Maxima Spec R is pretty sweet on looks, but way low in the power department boasting some 240 odd hp and auto box.
Surely a Spec R would have a bit more grunt than this ?
http://www.nissan.co.nz/offer_files/maxima_spec_R/
11-09-2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 04BlackMaxx
Glad I got my 5sp....I gotta agree I would shy away from another maxima after this unless it has a 'normal' transmission...not some tree huggin CVT. 
CVT > 5AT in this application, because the maxima is now marketed toward a different crowd. The smoothness and efficiency of the CVT is a much greater marketing tool to 98% of drivers on the road now, so it was a smart move on nissan's part. You can clearly see that the CVT was geared more toward daily driving and less toward sport in the time slip, because initial acceleration as actually quite good, but it loses serious steam up top where 98% of the people buying a maxima will not use it...
11-14-2006, 08:25 AM
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^^ yo, wow, thats like the nicest, most relaxing sig i think i've ever seen.
anyways, can someone explain to me in dummy language what exactly is CVT?? ive seen the commercials with "no shift shock" but what exactly does that do?
anyways, can someone explain to me in dummy language what exactly is CVT?? ive seen the commercials with "no shift shock" but what exactly does that do?
11-14-2006, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaSpd85
^^ yo, wow, thats like the nicest, most relaxing sig i think i've ever seen.
anyways, can someone explain to me in dummy language what exactly is CVT?? ive seen the commercials with "no shift shock" but what exactly does that do?
anyways, can someone explain to me in dummy language what exactly is CVT?? ive seen the commercials with "no shift shock" but what exactly does that do?
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11-15-2006, 11:08 PM
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11-26-2006, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by big dave
THANK GOD. I was able to improve on the times listed at the beginning of this post. The new best went like this.
60'.....2.163
330....6.185
1/8.....9.430 @ 75.90
1k......12.233
1/4.....14.617 @ 94.77
60'.....2.163
330....6.185
1/8.....9.430 @ 75.90
1k......12.233
1/4.....14.617 @ 94.77
11-27-2006, 07:52 PM
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i had a run in with a 2007 it was a guy who worked at a local nissan dealship getting on the freeway on ramp... i have 24000 miles ...i pulled a decent amount on him on the freeway entrance....they seem to be slower...atleast tahats all i have heard and seen...
11-27-2006, 08:24 PM
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damn good 60'!! I knew those things would be good off the line. Like I said before, I think the only problem is that they seem to lose some power up top. Are there still no dynos for the CVT maxes yet?
11-28-2006, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
I don't see why they slow down up top.
11-28-2006, 07:26 AM
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I'm not sure, but I remember a while back a couple people "tested" a 5AT against the new CVT max and they were even up till around 80 iirc and then the 5AT pulled away
Yeah I saw that. But I guess I need to drive one at those speeds. I'm guessing the transmission can't take the load too long so Nissan set it up where it reduces the power at those speeds. Once someone figures out a way to program their own "gear ratios" it will be quite fun
11-28-2006, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Yeah I saw that. But I guess I need to drive one at those speeds. I'm guessing the transmission can't take the load too long so Nissan set it up where it reduces the power at those speeds. Once someone figures out a way to program their own "gear ratios" it will be quite fun
11-28-2006, 09:06 AM
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The car was 2 mph slower when making a pass in drive. The car was .2 slower when making a pass in manual. I had to launch the car in drive then switch over to manual around 70 mph to get these times. It is the most unusual thing I've ever seen. I made back to back passes using each method and found the results were extremely consistent.
12-03-2006, 05:19 PM
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Well it appears that every time I take the '07 back to the track it continues to run quicker. Todays new best went like this.
60'.....2.15
330.....6.192
660.....9.363@76.64
1k.......12.155
1/4......14.537@ ? (mph clocks were screwed up)
I feel alot better about the new times.
60'.....2.15
330.....6.192
660.....9.363@76.64
1k.......12.155
1/4......14.537@ ? (mph clocks were screwed up)
I feel alot better about the new times.
12-15-2006, 03:38 PM
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I think I pretty much have the launch figured out. With a set of drag tires, I think the max has the torque to dip down into the 1.9s. The car is completely stock. I did remove the air filter once for a run but it made no difference.
01-09-2007, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by big dave
I think I pretty much have the launch figured out. With a set of drag tires, I think the max has the torque to dip down into the 1.9s. The car is completely stock. I did remove the air filter once for a run but it made no difference.
What was your track prep, spare tire in or out, tire pressure, etc?