2k2 Maxima SE Impressions
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2k2 Maxima SE Impressions
Bought a 2002 SE Glacier White to match my S14 but it has 19k miles vs my KA's 144k...
First of all, the shifter is a POSx2. Long throws and engagement is ambigous sometimes.
The clutch pedal engagement is wacky. It sits super high. It has to be fully pressed to start the car. So I move the seat forward to start the car then move it back for better shifting but then the gas pedal is far away.
Well, that's my 1st project for the car. Other than that, she's a beauty in terms of power, looks, and space!!! Despite being an SE, she still sways but handling is acceptable.
Any other local Max's let me know if you all get together so I can learn some things - especially about TSBs/recalls.
Jesse
First of all, the shifter is a POSx2. Long throws and engagement is ambigous sometimes.
The clutch pedal engagement is wacky. It sits super high. It has to be fully pressed to start the car. So I move the seat forward to start the car then move it back for better shifting but then the gas pedal is far away.
Well, that's my 1st project for the car. Other than that, she's a beauty in terms of power, looks, and space!!! Despite being an SE, she still sways but handling is acceptable.
Any other local Max's let me know if you all get together so I can learn some things - especially about TSBs/recalls.
Jesse
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welcome, i was getting lonely being the only 5th gen in here. the best place to go about TSB's is here everything you need to know about your max.
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Originally posted by VQ35DE
welcome, i was getting lonely being the only 5th gen in here. the best place to go about TSB's is here everything you need to know about your max.
welcome, i was getting lonely being the only 5th gen in here. the best place to go about TSB's is here everything you need to know about your max.
I'm actually posting on the maxima board to see what's up with the meet for the 6th... See you there?
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just checkin in...i have a 2k GXE 5 spd. As for ur shift problem, i just got a B&M short shifter yesterday that i havent installed yet but the part number only works on 95-01 max's, so try stillen as Leslie said above. And ill probably be stopping by the meet saturday after i stop by the car show at Lokey Mitsubishi.
p.s. some good maxima sites besides maxima.org: www.southwestautoworks.com, www.custommaxima.com, www.cattman.com (under construction) and for simple how to's, i usually check www.maximadriver.com, as they usually have decent in depth descriptions.
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p.s. some good maxima sites besides maxima.org: www.southwestautoworks.com, www.custommaxima.com, www.cattman.com (under construction) and for simple how to's, i usually check www.maximadriver.com, as they usually have decent in depth descriptions.
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$tillen is well known for their prices. I can understand them if they held a monopoly on parts but that's not the case. It's all about the name...
My wife doesn't feel like going so I'm choosing the S14 to bring to meet but I'll be hanging with the maxima crew to learn some things.
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My wife doesn't feel like going so I'm choosing the S14 to bring to meet but I'll be hanging with the maxima crew to learn some things.
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The advice has nothing to do with their prices. It has to do with their seemingly total disregard for quality control and customer service. This is not the same company it was a year and a half ago. Begin snooping on the boards(Maxima.org & VQpower.com) and you will see what i'm talking about.
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Take my word for it and stay FAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRR away from Steallin.
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I avoid Stillen where possible but some of their products are decent quality - but all are overpriced. The main problem with them is they make crazy claims about what a particular mod will add. I'd recommend Cattman.com for most performance parts.
As for the short shifter, I haven't seen any for the 2k2/2k3. They are drive by wire - rather than physical linkage to the tranny like the pre-2k2s. So, I think you could cut down the shifter but it wouldn't be the same as a true short shifter.
As for the short shifter, I haven't seen any for the 2k2/2k3. They are drive by wire - rather than physical linkage to the tranny like the pre-2k2s. So, I think you could cut down the shifter but it wouldn't be the same as a true short shifter.
