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#6937 of 8972 Turning Diameter by st_pu Jun 03, 2003 (11:42 am)
How Nissan Maxima 2004 designers managed to get 40 feet for Turning Diameter if Maxima 1999 had Turning Circle: 34.8 ft.? Dimentions are not so different: Length: 193.5 in. Width: 71.7 in. for maxima 2004, and Length: 189.4 in. Width: 69.7 in. for Maxima 1999
#6938 of 8972 turning diameter by p100 Jun 03, 2003 (7:41 pm)
I bet the larger turning diameter has a lot to do with larger wheels/tires on the 2004 Maxima. I know that 99 Maxima used 15 inch wheels for GXE and GLE, and 16 inch for SE. The 2004 model wheels are 18 inch for SE (not sure for the SL, but I think they are 17 inch), Larger wheels/tires mean less clearance between the tire/inner fender when turning, so the turning angle of each wheel had to be reduced, hence the larger turning diameter.   A good example of how large wheels/tires will increase turning diameter is my 95 Nissan SE V6 king cab 4x4 pickup. It came with huge 31 X 10.5-R15 tires (these are even bigger than P265 R75-15) from the factory. To provide sufficient clearance, they use wheel stops on the truck frame that prevent front wheels from turning beyond certain point. This truck has a turning diameter like a bus! It can be annoying sometimes, especially because when the wheel hubs contact the metal stops, there is a grinding metallic noise like someting is breaking apart. If I went with smaller tires, like P235 -75 R15, I could adjust the wheel stops for a much tighter turning diameter.
#6939 of 8972 Wood Grain Accessories for '03 Interior by nissangirl Jun 04, 2003 (5:58 am)
Hello Townhall, it's been a while!!   I'm interested in getting the wood grain covers for door arm rests, dash covers, etc. Any suggestions where I might find such at a reasonable price. Is this stuff recommended? What are some of your feelings about this stuff. My husband has it on his path, but it came that way, but he really likes it.   Nice to be back.
#6940 of 8972 Plood by perna Jun 04, 2003 (9:30 am)
I personally think it looks nasty, and actually dismissed buying an Olds Bravada because it comes on all of them.   I've read a lot on maxima.org, etc., and the 2-3 posters I've seen who installed it all wished they hadn't. I have your car's twin (Grey Lustre 2003 SE), and I couldn't imagine ruining the black and titanium interior with plood. Ugh, no!   But, YMMV.
#6941 of 8972 by prayerfor Jun 04, 2003 (9:42 am)
Our '03 Max SE came with the wood trim kit. At first I thought I wouldn't like it for being too tacky and obviously fake. I actually like it and think it looks quite nice, and IMHO it succeeds at taking the interior upscale a bit.   If I was starting from scratch, I'd install about half the pieces and leave the other half off. The ones I'd put on are the center console pieces and the door switch pieces; the ones I'd skip are the side vent covers, the pieces that are left and right of the steering column below the gauges, and the clock piece. I'd basically use the big pieces and skip the smaller ones.   Not sure where to source the kits though.
#6942 of 8972 RE: p100 by monte4 Jun 04, 2003 (12:42 pm)
You hit it on the nose bud as far as the turning diameter, it is do to excatly what you said. The 00/01 with 17 inch rims, 02/03 SE's and 04's all have that horrible 40 ft turn radius.
#6943 of 8972 Dash kits by ssn171 Jun 04, 2003 (3:02 pm)
Nissangirl   My parents just put in a wood dash kit in their 2000 SE several weeks ago. I would suggest getting a molded kit if you decide on getting one. They look much better IMHO but cost more. I think my Dad got it from autoanything.com By the way, I posted some pics of their new dash at http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=339589   Sean
#6944 of 8972 Maintainence Advice Please... by tonytony24 Jun 04, 2003 (4:04 pm)
I just got a 03 Maxima SE; 3 Questions, if I may... 1. Can I use a 02 Maxima Oil Filter on a 03 Maxima? I understand the engine is similar if not the same... 2. Is it true I have to have my first oil change on 1000 miles to remove any metal shaving in the engine? Or has the engine been primed already and I can change the oil on 3750 miles? 3. Why is it so dog gone inconvienent to change the oil when compared to other japanese vehicles???
#6945 of 8972 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (DA763) by kvsm3 Jun 04, 2003 (4:20 pm)
DA763, I also live in northern VA and replaced my Goodyear RSAs after 50K miles with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. Ihave a 99 SE. Costco had a sale in Jan and I paid $763 including all taxes, mounted and balanced including lifetime tire rotation and balancing. The tires were great during the Feb snowstorm and I feel it rides very smooth but has a slight "hum" on smooth roads which doesnt bother me. The handling is so much nicer than the RSAs.
#6946 of 8972 tonytony 24 by p100 Jun 04, 2003 (8:12 pm)
They use special break-in oil at the factory in new engines. So do not change your oil until 3000 miles. The 02 and 03 Maxima oil filters should be identical. You can check this in any auto parts stores or call Nissan dealer parts department to make absolutely sure. I have a 98 SE and always change my own oil. In a way, this vehicle is interesting because you do not need to jack up the car to change the oil. On the 98, I simply turn the wheels sharply to the right, remove the plastic splash shield, and everything is accessible. The only irritating thing is the splash shield plastic retainers which are really not made to be reused many times and on some of these I have to use an extremely stubby Phillips screwdriver because there is no room. Also, Nissan recommends changing the oil pan drain plug metal washer every few oil changes. This is a collapsible washer and costs only $ 1.50 a piece!!!! (from the dealer). What a ripoff!!!!   I had Japanese vehicles (e.g. 92 Mazda Protege), which were far more difficult to change oil filter on than the Maxima. Replacing my 95 Nissan V6 pickup oil filter is also pain in the neck because you can only access the oil filter from above and to remove it, you have to turn the filter to squeeze it between the exhaust manifold and rigid metal A/C tubing, spilling the hot oil from the filter in the process all over the engine skid plate. I always burned my knuckles on the hot manifold, so I never change oil when the engine is hot on this truck anymnore. Mazda Protege was even worse because even if you had to car on a garage high lift, you had to place your entire forearm between hot exhaust pipe and the rear of the engine block to get to the filter. I burned my arm almost every time on the hot exhaust. In comparison, it is a lot easier to change the oil and filter on the Maxima.

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