A taste of whats coming...

[DSMcrazy3]

Plus you have a red 2g. We have to keep those around.

 

[XMasta19]

+1

 

[Randomrage]

Well, got the estimate today. $4481.16. Thats a lot more than half the value of the car, so I have to explore my options now, of which it seems there are only two.

1.) Shell out the cash, and get my car fixed. I love that car.

2.) Cut my losses, take my turbo/n2o/exhaust/intercooler/etc., and go find myself a 1g gsx to put em on.

Cost should be about the same either way. This really sucks :-(

 

[VelocitàPaola]

Well, got the estimate today. $4481.16. Thats a lot more than half the value of the car, so I have to explore my options now, of which it seems there are only two.

1.) Shell out the cash, and get my car fixed. I love that car.

2.) Cut my losses, take my turbo/n2o/exhaust/intercooler/etc., and go find myself a 1g gsx to put em on.

Cost should be about the same either way. This really sucks :-(

No! No! Please no!

Keep it! I would hate to see your car head off to some salvage yard, or at least someone else who wouldn't appreciate it as much.

I can't see all the damage obviously, but it sounded like all those were bolt on parts... So you need some new fans, headlights, hood, bumper, a foglight, a radiator, and maybe some new intercooler pipes.

You could get all that for under $800 if you shop smartly and look for used parts in good shape. Plus none of those are a real hassle to put on yourself. All you'd have to shell out the real dough for is frame straightening if it's needed, and paint.

Please don't sell your car! I really don't want to see it fall into someone else's hands. If I were around North Carolina, I'd help you fix it personally.

 

[DSMcrazy3]

I really don't want to see the car go..But if the radiator and fans are broken, they obviously moved. Especially since he said they hit the turbo and downpipe..Which usually means frame damage..and from what I understand, is when the big bucks come into play..

I say fix it though haha..It was such a relief to see your thread when you made it, after hearing all talk about people turboing their cars, but never actually going through the process...KEEP THE CAR

 

[VelocitàPaola]

Which usually means frame damage..and from what I understand, is when the big bucks come into play..

Bah. I've worked for two different body shops, and in most cases, simple straightening like this is overrated. Unfortunately, it isn't something you can teach through a web forum; but I bet it could be accomplished on your car with a few common tools.

Damn body shops, do your homework and don't let anyone take you. Furthermore, do as much work by yourself as you can.

 

[napkinthief]

Wow haven't been in this thread for a while, just read the whole thing and all I can say is fix that baby up and you will be much happier in a 2g than a 1g. You might be able to get the same color fenders and hood from a junkyard. When my cracked my radiator on a curb I went to my junkyard and I got a good radiator, both fans, and all the screws and mounting brackets for 60$.

 

[Randomrage]

KEEP THE CAR

Will do! Time to go junkyard crawling!

Thanks you guys!

 

[selmerguy]

Will do! Time to go junkyard crawling!

Thanks you guys!

"And as the light breaks from the heavens another dsm is saved" That should be in the bible.

 

[Talon ESI-T]

4500.00 in damage.....Best bet would be to find another red one like yours that needs a drivetrain and swap all your equipment into it.

Its sad to say but our cars are only worth about 5000 in great shape. The demand for them has gone way down with the minor detail that you can buy a turbo one for around 7000.

Sad to hear it


Terry

 

[Randomrage]

4500.00 in damage.....Best bet would be to find another red one like yours that needs a drivetrain and swap all your equipment into it.

Thats what I had considered also. My dad told me to just get rid of it. But, after looking at the estimate, the guy's parts suppliers (both Satan and aftermarket) were really high compared to what I can find on ebay and in the junkyards. And then there's the labor.

So Im going to get them to replace the upper core support, hood, front bumper cover, and fender, no paint.

The headlights, foglights, radiator, fans, and any engine stuff (intercooler, piping, etc) is all going to be done by myself.

Then Ill take it back and have em paint it.

This way, I cant break up the costs some. Luckily I have another means of transportation, so I have time.

 

[AI_Eclipse]

Dude this sux!

I just read this whole thread hoping to get some good info out of it, (which I did) to find in the end the damn thing got smashed! I give you much credit for stickin with it and giving it the second run man! I would not want to be on the road when you get her done.

 

[Randomrage]

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[VelocitàPaola]

Hey! Not bad!

I'm happy everything worked out for you... how much did you end up spending?

 

[selmerguy]

NICE!!!!!!! Is that a cf hood? To bad you had to wreck to upgrade. Good to see everything is comming back togeather

 

[dr1665]

Dude. I haven't read the half of this thread because it's almost like it's your DSM blog, but if the car went down and you're still determined to continue the project with a new chassis, then more power to you. Blog on, son.

 

[DSMcrazy3]

Awesome man, great to see it's coming back together!! Doesn't look bad at all!!

 

[Randomrage]

Ive spent a little over a grand so far. I still have to acquire a new radiator, fans, and headlight. Still a lot less than 4500 bucks.

Its not a carbon fibre hood, those parts were black when I got them, Im going to have to get them painted.

I apologize if this thread seems blog-ish, just seems like a lot has happened to my machine in the past few months, heh.

Anyway, thanks a million for the encouragement you guys. If it wasnt for this site, Id probably have given up on this car a long time ago.

 

[clipsit]

Dude you rock!!! More power to you bro...most people would've just started over, but not you man...keep up the good work.

 

[XMasta19]

wtf....it's like you're trying to make fun of my car, except I didn't wreck for it to happen

 

[DSMcrazy3]

wtf....it's like you're trying to make fun of my car

Dude.. I think the guy has alittle more respect than that..

I love you..

 

[newdsmtnr96]

Hey guys what ever happen to this car? I'm experiencing the same thing with my turbo rs-t. Please Please get back to us. My issue are the same thing, Blowing gaskets from Mani to waste gate. 3-4000 rpms running out of fuel at 5 psi with a 12:1 I really hope this thread continues. Paul knows what im talking about, The fcd didnt work and the missing link isnt so bad but helped me get past 3 psi. Please continue this thread for dsm'ers all over

 

[Randomrage]

This forum doesnt move much anymore.

I still have the car, and drive it when it's sunny out. I have a truck now as my daily driver, so the eclipse is my playtoy.

It's running great!

 

[tegster1]

Thats good to hear. Hows the super 60 working out for you? I just got mine installed today and pretty much the same turbo so I was curious to see how shes running for ya.

 

[Randomrage]

Its working great! Ive got quite a few miles on it, and havent had any major problems yet. Right now I have a small oil leak on the return side, but I think replacing the gasket and line will take care of that.

Its been a strong, long-lasting turbo. I definitely got my money's worth.