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  1. Stock springs with Koni's lower perch?

    So I got new Koni Yellow's to replace my current rear pair of Yellow's. I have always had camber issues even with camber kits due to rust, stock bolts, etc so I would like to raise the car a little more. I was wondering if I use stock springs instead of my RSR's is I could get a little higher...
  2. Goin with Koni again, any opinion why the first pair failed?

    I have 99 GST. I had a shop install RSR down springs and Koni yellow all the way around and then had the car aligned. A year or so after I had cuppin in the rear. Replaced the toes arms. Got the car aligned again. Few years later I think both are on the way out since it got cold out. I guess I...
  3. Broken driver seat, pics inside

    The seat frame broke from the adjuster. Think this is repairable? Just bought a stick welder for $100.
  4. Need to replace rear shocks, replace mount at same time?

    I want to get another set of Koni Yellow, but should I replace the mount and bushings too? Car has about 190,000 miles.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/kyb-sm5091/overview/model/eclipse
  5. Leather Driver Seat Won't stay upright

    I have black leather seats in my 99 GST. I was pushing back and something gave and now the seat won't stay up right. Anyone fix this before or know if it's able to be serviced? I tried pushing it all the way forward then back but it don't stay up right and leans back towards the rear seats...
  6. Air hammer vs hammer?

    What do you guys think about a air hammer vs a hammer? I picked up a pickle fork set and interested in getting an air hammer for it vs using a hammer. Sears has a medium duty one for under $40 but not sure if it's good enough to pop out balljoints, etc.Thanks!
  7. Anyone have part numbers for 2G inner and outer tierods?

    I have a 1999 GST. Looking for driver side part numbers. Thank you!
  8. Normal LSD operation?

    I have a 2G GST with 5 speed tranny and a wave track LSD. I had my car on stands and only one wheel was spinning. I got it up too 45 or so. I found out I had a frozen caliber, which is why it wasn't spinning, but shouldn't the LSD send power to the wheel not moving?
  9. How did you 2G GST 5 speed starter start to fail?

    How did your starter start to fail? I have about 200,000 miles on my and it maybe starting to not spin the motor as fast as it use too, but I'm not sure of this is common or not...? Can I test this with DSMLink before I replace the starter?
  10. Issues starting, video link inside

    Anyone have any idea's what might cause this? Might want to fast forward to 50 seconds.IMG 0347 - YouTubeThe car now starts after several compresssion tests and leak test, inspecting the valve springs, etc. I do have about 20% leak on one of the cylinders.Just seems like the car is...
  11. 97-99 Headlights for sale

    Lights are from my 99 GST. Includes bulbs. Lens need some work. I polished one and the lens is in decent shape for being this old, but the 2nd one I tried to sand and didn't get it fine enough. It's ok, but needs to be redone and polished, etc. Looking for $125 for both.
  12. Stock 99 GST rims and tires F/S

    Rims are in excellent condition, but two rims are starting to have the chrome peel and the other two a peeling. Tires are Cooper Lifeliner GLS. 2 tires have 50% tread left other two have about 20-30% left. Asking for $250. Lug nuts included. Located in Woodstock IL
  13. timing belt change

    Anyone know where I can get a timing belt change around here? I'm in the NW Chicago burbs. Use to go to AMS but they no longer work on these cars I guess...
  14. RS-R Downpipe and muffler for sale

    My mid pipe broke so I'm selling my RS-R down pipe and muffler.Downpipe is in good shape for 5 years old.$20 for downpipeMuffler is in great shape and sounds awesome! It's like a Apexi WSII but more agressive and a little louder.$40 for mufflerLocal pickup only, Chicago NW...
  15. Anyone have their 2G FWD tranny apart? Have differential issue

    I have a shep rebuilt tranny with a wave trak LSD. I might have accidentally dropped the rear engine mount nut into the speed sensor hole, because I can't find it anywhere. Can anyone check to see if here is enough clearance between the differenial housing and the final gear to the point where...
  16. Repair exhaust flange welds?

    I have a leak on my RS-R exhaust system on the mid pipe flange for the muffler. The mid pipe is aluminized steel. Is this generally repairable if I can remove the mid pipe in one piece and take it to a shop? Would be cheaper then $900 for a new exhaust...
  17. Need street looking exhaust to replace RS-R

    My whole RS-R exahuast is on it's way out due to rust, etc. I loved it but they no longer exhaust systems. Any recommendations for a complete exhaust replacement? Needs to be quiet and stealthy.Thanks!
  18. Looking to buy Apexi WSII. Anyone have one? Have question...

    Is there a downpipe for this catback that replaces the stock downpipe and cat? Right now I have a RS-R down pipe and catback that needs to be replaced because it's rusting apart. The RS-R came with an adapter.Thanks for any help!
  19. Koni warranty any good?

    I took my car in and they said my rear shocks need replacement and are leaking. How's Koni about replacing shocks? Anyone go thru the process before?
  20. Haggle on a lease?

    Hey guys, been a while...since I been on...car's running well :hellyeah:Just curios if anyone knows if you can haggle the price of a lease? I need another and not sure how that works vs. buying a new car.I really only need it for about a year, but if it's 24 months ot 36, I guess thats...
  21. Power issues, replacing battery didn't resolve issue...

    This has happened twice in the past week, the first time I replaced the battery.I have DSM link programmed to have my boost gauge show battery voltage. Basically this is what happens.I'll be driving then all the sudden my radar detector will shut down. Next I check my boost gauge and it...
  22. New lifters install, bleed or prime before install?

    Hey guys,I've seen some conflicting information such as primeing the lifter will cause valves to possibly bend, etc. I noticed that the lifter come with some sort of oil in them, should I bleed them and prime with my mobile 1 or just bleed them and install? Else a different approach? I...
  23. What's is this noise? Lifters? Worse? (video link inside)

    Below is a link, notice how the ticking noise goes away and comes back. Any ideas what could be casuing this? I think it might be where some of my lower rpm/part throttle knock is coming from. I started filming right after starting the car from a cold start. Sounds like it coming from the...
  24. 99 GST has knock from head till warmed up, lifters?

    Hello,My 99 GST tends to have this rather loud knock/ticking noise from the head when I start the engine when it's cold. It usually clears up all by itself within 2-3 minutes of the car being on. Once it does it sounds good and I can rev he car, etc with the noise not coming back at all...
  25. Is it normal to have brownish gas to come out of your fuel filter?

    So I changed my fuel filter again. First change was around 45,000K miles and I now have 140,000 miles (where does the time go?) Anyways I dumped some of the extra gas on a white towel and it left rather brownish/grayish drops on the towel? This pretty typical? It did the same on he inlet...
  26. Any recommendations on an air compressor for sand blasting?

    I picked up a sand blaster at Sears but it states that it averages 9 scfm! Does this sound right? Any recommendations?
  27. MachV rear endlinks any good?

    MachV has some rear endlinks that a fairly cheap. Anyone use these? If so how was the fit/qaulity?
  28. Are my struts going out?

    While installing my upper control arm bushings in the rear. I noticed a decent amount of black goo (rather thick almost tar like) towards the bottom of the springs and a few smaller spots on top of the upper control arm. Is this stuff from my struts? I have Koni yellows in the rear. The ride...
  29. Recommended rear bushings to do or not to do?

    I just replaced my rear upper control arm bushing with Prothane. I didn't do the knuckle one though. Anyone have any advice on which other ones to do or not to do? I twas thinking about doing the trailing arm next but not sure if it's worht the troubles. I have teh full Prothane kit. Car is...
  30. Prothane part # 64188 Anyone know what bushing his one is?

    Not sure where 64188 goes. A shop didn't install them all so I need to figure out where these bushing belong to finish the installation. Also trying to figure out what 84186 is. It appears to be pushed into a larger metal [iece with another 84186 at the other end.Thank you!
  31. Lost remote for keyless entry, way to change code?

    I lost my remote but have a spare. Is there a way to change the "code" to ensure where ever the old one is that it can't open the doors?Thank you!
  32. How difficult to remove and replace rear upper arm bushings?

    Car is a 2G GST. How difficult to remove and replace rear upper arm bushings? The shop that I asked to install the upgrade bushings only replaced none and left the other 3 uninstall...
  33. How many repairs are you behind?

    My transmission decided to break 2nd gear over the winter so I've been dealing all my time with getting that fixed up.I also have wear on the inside of my rear tires and found out that the shop I paid to install my camber kit and bushing only installed one of the bushing in the uppper rear...
  34. Cruise control removal kit for 2G GST?

    Does anyone sell a 2G cruise removal kit for a 2G Eclipse? Or is this a dealer part? Thank you!
  35. [RESOLVED] Anyone have any sugguestions for getting the 2G GST tranny back onto the b

    I had to take the tranny back out again and can't seem to get it back on. Anyone have any tips?I have a jack and tranny plate lifting it up and I can pick it up off the plate but can't seem to get the input shaft on and th dowels in and get enough leverage to push in.Anyone have any...
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  37. Anyone get part throttle knock from a dirty fuel filter?

    Over time it's seem like my part throttle knock has gotten worse especially when it's cold out. Anyone have a dirty fuel filter cause this? I have about 70,000 miles on mine. I would change it now since my tranny is out but I'm not sure how to releive the pressure with the battery...
  38. 2G GST rear camber and toe adjustments, tire wear on the inside of tire

    I have a lot of tire wear on the inside of my rear tires. I have a ingalls 35860 camber kit installed, but it appears the person who installed it and the people who adjusted the camber have on cam bolt set different then the 2nd cam bolt (there are two cam bolts one for each side of the arm)...
  39. Spacer needed when removing FWD AC bracket?

    I just removed my AC compressor from my 2G GST. If I remove the bracket, do I need the spacer like I've seen AWD cars need? Not sure if there is any difference between the FWD and AWD bracket removal procedures.
  40. Loud metal poping noise when turning after rebuilt transmission install.

    Just recently got my tranny back from shep. Basic rebuild with a wavetrac lsd install. Everything seems to be ok but when I turn I get a loud metal cracking noise. I know it happens when turning right but haven't been able to test turning left due to the fact that I don't want to damage the...
  41. ACT 2100 clutchs now 8 springs instead of 6?

    My old ACT 2100 has 6 springs and the new one I just bought has 8 springs. Appears to be 4 larger springs with 4 smaller ones in the larger springs. Any information when this change was made and how this new one compairs to he older 6 spring style? I found he 6 spring to be rather chatty and...
  42. Do you guys use your clutch supplied throwout bearing or Mitsu OEM?

    Just dropped my tranny to have it rebuilt. I had a ACT 2100 kit with a ACT flywheel. Also used a Mitsu OEM throwout bearing when the 2100 went in. I noticied that the Mitsu throwout bearing kinda feel apart in my made once I removed it from the fork. Thinking about getting a Exedy stage I...
  43. 2G GST ABS light just came on...how to diag?

    Well I was checking for boost leaks today and decided to check the fluids. The brake fluid was a couple gulps short so I put some in.Later today, I took the car for some logs and the ABS light is now on. How do I diag this? I'd guess it might be a leak some where but I'd hate to jumped to...
  44. Get another ACT2100 kit or try the Exedy Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit?

    Had good luck with my previous 2100 ACT kit but intrested in the Exedy Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit. Tranny is currently out for a rebuild. Anyone go from one to the other? How did it compair also do you have FWD or AWD?Thank you!
  45. Found a howstuffworks.com video of a DSM clutch swap

    Not too detailed but pretty cool. Could have used it a little while ago. :)HowStuffWorks Videos "How Clutches Work"HowStuffWorks Videos "How Manual Transmissions Work: Installation"
  46. What's the cons of a LSD over an open differential?

    I understand the benefits of a LSD over an open differential but what are some of the cons of having one over an open? Is a open differntial safer for high speed corners? more reliable? Cheaper to manufacture? Not sure why cars would come with a open differential when a LSD could be used...
  47. Removing 2G FWD tranny, what's the best way to get the axles out?

    Hey guys,I'm removing my 2G FWD turbo tranny, what's the best way to get the axles out? I thought there was a easier way then trying to get the axle out of the hubs...? Thanks!
  48. Anyone know if there is a VFAQ for removing 2G GST tranny?

    Anyone know if there is a VFAQ for removing 2G GST tranny? I seem to find a lot of GSX VFAQ but nothing just for a FWD. Since it's my first time taking it out I'm looking to make it as easy as possible especially since it's freeze cold out now. :Thanks guys!dsm:
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