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As for gas mileage... that topic has been discussed so many times, and unfortunately there just isn't a lot people can say about why one car gets better mileage than another of the same exact make. I have a 5-speed '00 SE and get 24-25 every tank with a mix of city/highway driving. Who knows...
One other, cheaper alternative to changing out your headlights for HID's is to simply change out the bulbs to a better set of bulbs. I changed mine to a set of PIAA Super White's and can say there was a noticeable difference in what is lit up at night and was money well spent. When the '00 Max first came out people were saying that it threw too much light to the right side of the road, which I concur with. But the newer bulbs light up the road so much better, that issue has been resolved. You have to be careful when selecting bulbs since there are so many bulbs on the market, and a lot of them are "blue" to replicate the HID look, but actually decreases your field of vision.
Unfortunately, I can't check what the existing wiring is b/c we are 600 miles apart and she isn't willing to pull the head unit out...
Thanks for your help... GearHeadBrother
THX,
sdiori
Andi
In any event, it's the 225/50 that is the odd size for the 17s on the Max.
I've seen some maxima's with after market fog bulbs and every one i've seen looks a lot better then the oem bulbs. Too bad I didn't flag them down and ask how they changed the bulbs. lol.
jcw915 - I wouldn't doubt that you have to take the front bumper off. I had to take it off to install a mesh grill on my car (pain in the butt, by the way, but it looks good) and had to unplug the foglights in the process. There sure wouldn't be a lot of room to maneuver around with the bumper on, but I don't have any direct experience myself with it. I would think some of the guys on Maxima.org have done and probably have instructions listed on that site.
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I need to shut this guy up. He bought an Audi A6 2.8 AWD (1999). Won't shut up about it. Wants to race me down the highway. Who do you guys think will win? Both cars are automatic, except I have a 3.5 liter...It should be an interesting match up.
1. Crawl under the corner of your car, flat on your back. You will find a plastic cover surrounding where the foglight lamp would be.
2. Where the plastic cover meets the bumper, there is a plastic clip holding the cover to the bumper. The clip has a round cap set inside 4 plastic posts. Using the flat-head, slip it between the round cap and posts, popping the center cap out. The plastic clip will come out. Set this aside.
3. Using the phillips, unscrew the screw that holds the plastic cover to the wheel well.
4. Using the 10mm socket, unscrew the bolt that holds together a pair of covers. There are two bolts next to each other, but you only need to undo the one closest to the bumper.
5. Pry the cover free of the bumper and pull it down and away. It is very flexible.
6. Slip your head (if you can) between the plastic cover and the fog light. There are two bulb holders. Twist the larger one counterclockwise until it pops free.
7. A small, metal clip holds the bulb in place. Pry it free of the catch, and the bulb will pop loose.
8. Using the pliers, or fingers, pull the wires free of their posts.
9. Get the new bulb. DON'T TOUCH IT. YOU WILL GET OILS ON IT, REDUCING ITS BRIGHTNESS AND LIFE.
10. Replace the bulb. The new bulb needs to be pressed over the alignment key with the screwdriver so it lies flat. Once you do this, the metal catch holding the bulb in place should clip on easily.
11. Reverse the steps outlined.
12. Start from the top of the next foglight.
Good luck!!!
been on here since the first of the week.
The treadwear rating on the Michelin Pilot Sport
A/S is 400. It is a "AA" rated tire. IMHO this
treadwear rating is excellent considering the
performance level of the tire.
VOCUS: Yeah, I'm going to spend some bucks on the
Max primarily because my plan to trade on a '04
has been altered for financial considerations.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, to get an '04
comparably equipped to my present SE they want
34,000.00 and that DOES NOT include the option
package with the HID headlights. Nissan really
burned my ^$^%*^& when they made a PREVIOUSLY
STANDARD item (the HID's) an OPTION with the '04.
Frankly, I thought that was a "cheap move" but that's only MY opinion
berbel
I would be kinda embarassed to go around racing in a 2004 maxima...don't think it would look too good with mods done to it.
if i were you, i would just drive your max and ignore the sound coming from the exhaust...
Thanks.
A 94 maxima with 118K miles is still more reliable than a '98 Malibu with half that many miles.
I'd also find yet another mechanic. I can't believe a couple of loose exhaust nuts should cost that much to replace.
The other option is to put on 235/45's in place of 225/50's, assuming the rim is wide enough to handle the 235's. There is always a 20 mm +/- range that rims will handle, since they come in even 1/2 inch increments and the tires come in 10 mm increments. If you went with 235/45 you would end up closer to the same outside diameter as 225/50 (sidewall thickness of 235 x 45% = 105.75 mm vs. 225 x 50% = 112.5 mm).
I noticed on the 2k2 and 3 foglites they have been severly blurred or dimmed..in my estimation useless..what was Nissan thinking there...at least on the 2k1's they've got "some" redeeming value..they light partial parts of the road...Joe D.
Thanks.
I've been comparing the auto 2003.5 G35 with the auto 2003 Maxima SE and I need help making a decision and with some questions.
I think I can get the Maxima (with everything the G35 has, plus heated seats/steering wheel/side mirrors, a Bose stereo, and moonroof) for about $3000 less than a leather G35 with no options. I drove the G35 about a year ago, and the Maxima a few weeks ago, and the Max felt faster in a straight line(push you into your seat faster), but more bulky around corners. Then again I was driving the G35 with a salesperson that literally weighed about 175 pounds more than the Maxima salesman. So..
1) For someone who doesn't have money to burn, is the G35 really worth the extra $3000 (including fewer features)?
2) Is either faster than the other and can you tell? Does either handle much better?
3) Does the G35 without sport-tuned suspension handle bumps any better then a Maxima SE (which seemed a little rough to me)?
4) Did the 2003 Max fix any problems over the 2002 model or does it just allow you to choose new options such as the titanium package?
Thanks for the help!
Viche
2} From reports the G35 is slightly faster, not enough to really matter.
G35 would handle better(RWD)and no torque steer that the Max would have. If you don't have to worry about snow then the G35.
3]I drove both pretty much the same ride.
4] Packages are the only differences between '02 and '03.
I would get the G35. when you're spending that much what's another 3K. The car looks much cooler and at least you would have independent rear suspension. The new Max is already out so it's dated. I would take the G35 over the new Max as well.
You can take a look at message #6387 (page 320) and a few mesages after that one for a complete story including leads to the tech bulletin covering the problem. It should be fixed under warranty by an on-car rotor lathe.