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  1. CrackedDSM

    Helldivers 2

    So, just recently discovered this game. Anyone else play or curious about it? I was extremely hesitant to get a game without a traditional campaign, but my God is this game fun. I've encountered a few bugs already, but honestly for $40, can't really go wrong. It's fun AF, and the mechanics...
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    1G Couple noob-tastic 5 spd questions

    Hey guys, gonna get right into it.1) why is it bad if you’re missing the dowels for the bolts on a 1G awd 5spd trans? I keep hearing “it’s bad” and “causes clutch issues” but what kind of issues exactly?2) What’s the risk in using arp bolts with no spacer on an act flywheel? I’ve read...
  3. CrackedDSM

    Anyone in Orlando planning a trip north?

    Hey guys and gals in the orlando(or surrounding) areas, I need a favor. I'm buying a transmission down that way, but REALLY don't want to drive 14 hours round trip from Pensacola to get it.Are any of you in the coming week(s) planning to make a drive ANY further north than Orlando? Like...
  4. CrackedDSM

    Let's play "what is this tranny sound"

    Sup fellas. Me again back with another problem.Symptoms: Transmission will not disengage the clutch. If you try to start it in gear, car lurches forwards. When the engine is running, if you press the clutch in and try to put it in gear, it will not budge. Linkage is adjusted properly...
  5. CrackedDSM

    Resolved 1G Gauge Cluster testing/diagnosing

    Hey guys, I waited to make this thread after I reached the end of my rope. Well, reached that point today.Quick background: 91 Talon TSI AWD. The gauge cluster will show lights, but the tachometer has never worked according to previous owner. It has a weird hybrid of 90 interior harness...
  6. CrackedDSM

    1G Stupid rear view mirror question.

    So you clicked this thread anyway, cool.Now the question, can someone measure the little mount area for a 2G rear view mirror? The part that slides on to the windshield mount itself.Or if anyone knows, can you put a 2G rear view mirror into a 1G without changing the mount? I have a 1G I...
  7. CrackedDSM

    General Does this ECU look okay/what size screws for ECU case?

    Hey guys, I bought this ECU recently and it's got some...sketchy..repairs. I've done a little soldering and a tiny bit of stuff like that, so I know a little about what I'm looking at. However, I'm not a pro or an expert. That's where you guys come in.In your expert and experienced...
  8. CrackedDSM

    How to ID a 4 spider diff?

    I searched but the new algorithm on google and on the website keeps making me come up with goose eggs.Is there a short and sweet way to easily identify if you have a 4 spider diff vs a 2 spider? Do I have to pull the trans apart to do this or can I just pop an axle out and peer inside or...
  9. CrackedDSM

    Air Oil Cooled Filter Housing - Discussion / Excerpt from AMS Black Talon build thread

    Originally posted in: AMS Black TalonI don't want to make an entirely new thread just for advice, so I'll ask it here.What do I do with a 90 air-cooled OFH for a street DSM? This car is never gonna be on any kind of circuit or auto-X tracks, just occasional driving of the spirited variety...
  10. CrackedDSM

    Rockauto discount code thread

    I figured this was a good idea, maybe we can get this stickied. Long story short, post your rock auto discount code and then be sure to mention expiration date. This way no searching required.Code: 229142141198404136 Expiration date: May 12th 2023Hope this helps.
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    1G Modded 1G's w/ A/C in hot climates, step in here please.

    Hey guys, I'm trying to plan ahead for everything on my Talon that I need, and I'm up to the air conditioning portion. The car has an ETS front mount on it, and two mishimoto slim fans that I plan to ditch ASAP. Because the previous owner informed me it had an issue with overheating around...
  12. CrackedDSM

    2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

    This is the Build Thread for 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. Reply below.
  13. CrackedDSM

    FP Green OEM Manifold vs FP Race Manifold

    Well, I'm curious so I'm making a thread. I searched but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for so now I'm reaching out to the land of Tuners.Does anyone have first-hand experience with a DSMGreen on BOTH an FP Race Manifold vs the OEM 2G Exhaust Manifold(ported or not, doesn't...
  14. CrackedDSM

    Resolved 1G What is this clip called/what is its part number?

    Hey guys, I bought some power mirror covers for my 1G DSM, and I'm missing one of these clips. I have no clue what they're called, and I tried searching google and here for all kinds of variations on "mirror cover trim clip" and etc. Does anyone know the part # or what it's called?As a...
  15. CrackedDSM

    Anyone experienced with Venmo?

    Hey, pretty short and sweet thread but I keep seeing more and more people want to use Venmo instead of PayPal. What’s the consensus of it? Do you guys have good experiences? Bad? Have you had to dispute anything? If so, how’d it go?Figure it’d be good for everyone to know and hear both good...
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    1G Rear trunk liner?

    Nothing exactly world beating and it’s probably been covered before.But what’s everyone done or seen done for the rear trunk floor of a 1G? I don’t have a spare or I’d just put a piece of board and carpet over it. I don’t really want to get in to cutting floors out and etc. I’ve been going...
  17. CrackedDSM

    Photoshop request

    So, just a simple request here(I don't know crap about Photoshop) but can one of you more astute PS users make this 1G into a panda? I'm considering painting it either white/black and making it a panda, or repainted it the OEM silver/champagne-ish color that it was originally. I think it'd...
  18. CrackedDSM

    Anyone in Birmingham wanna make some money?

    So basically, there's a 1G DSM supposedly in the pullapart/junkyard in birmingham, and it's like 5 hours from me. Too far to take a gamble.What I am offering, is for you to go to the junkyard, and check it out for me. If it has good front/rear seats(Even if they are dirty) pull them for me...
  19. CrackedDSM

    DSM on Youtube, whose was it?

    Title kinda says it all. Here's a link to the video itself. Scroll back in his uploads and you can see when he first got it. The guy is entertaining a little, if not outright wrong on (quite..) a few things, but mainly I'm curious as to who originally owned this car. It apparently came from...
  20. CrackedDSM

    Altered Mental Status(1G AWD 5spd)

    This is the Build Thread for AMS Black Talon. Reply below.
  21. CrackedDSM

    Anyone remember the black AMS Talon?

    Title kinda says it all, but does anyone remember that black AMS Talon? It ran the underground racing guys when they all had supras and was on an IMV Films feature one time. Curious if anyone has pictures of it or knows what I’m talking about? It had a built 2.4, 42R, and a dog box if I remember...
  22. CrackedDSM

    2G ID’ing 2Gb harness vs 2Ga

    Title is pretty self explanatory. I’m curious if I have a 2Gb harness in my 95 talon or if it’s a 2Gb. It’s got a split thrust longblock in it and has always run the 2Gb CAS since I’ve had it. It also doesn’t have some of the other early 95 stuff in the engine bay.Is there any easy way to tell...
  23. CrackedDSM

    What car trends do you hate?

    I was thinking about this today and felt like we could use a little random whine fest thread to vent what we currently(or in the past) hate about car culture. I know most hate body kits and such, I’m talking other niche things.As a bonus, what do you like that most people hate? I’ll go...
  24. CrackedDSM

    Landmark EPA Ruling/SCOTUS

    So for those who don’t know, SCOTUS just recently BTFO’ed the EPA and their ability to regulate things. This is not a political thread so please keep that out of this thread.What I’m curious about, is does this mean our beloved car modifications are safe finally? Can we start selling...
  25. CrackedDSM

    Happy Fathers Day

    To all my fellow fathers out there? Happy Father’s Day you filthy animal.:P It’s more important to have a strong father figure in the kids life than most ever realize. Kudos to the papas out there who actually manned up and stayed to take care of their kid(s).
  26. CrackedDSM

    Renting a bay? Advice needed.

    Hey, need some advice. I’ve always had access to a shop with air tools up until very recently and it’s soon gonna be time to yank the engine and maybe transmission too. I absolutely cannot do this in the driveway as there are wasps literally everywhere and I’m deathly allergic to them. And to...
  27. CrackedDSM

    2G Replacement 2G talon decals

    Like the title says, is there anywhere you can still get the lettering for the rear bumper for 2G talons? I searched to no avail. Mine have leaked their glue out and are a lost cause. See picture.From what I can find…nothing. And if anyone can make some new ones, I can get better pictures...
  28. CrackedDSM

    What makes social media so toxic VS forums?

    No backstory needed, just a simple question. Why is it social media is so absolutely toxic especially among car groups and stuff, where as on sites even like DSMTalk if someone spoke up with knowledge people listened. If someone had a differing opinion they offered it, and people in general...
  29. CrackedDSM

    2G 2GA Talon w/ VRSF IC

    Mods, first off feel free to move this to the proper area if I didn't put it in the right spot. Not sure where to put it.That said, anyone got pictures of an SSAC/VRSF FMIC on a 2GA Talon w/ stock front bumper? No offense to anyone, but I don't like 2GB Eclipse bumpers on 2GA Talons. It's...
  30. CrackedDSM

    For Sale FS - Cometic MLS headgasket BNIB

    Title pretty much says it all. Brand new in box, purchased this year, was included in my recent DSM acquisition and I don't plan on using this. 86mm bore and .051" thickness on the gasket itself. Price is not firm at $50 + shipping, make me a fair offer as it's just sitting here and it was...
  31. CrackedDSM

    For Sale FS - Godspeed TD06-20g kit

    This came off my eclipse that I just got back into my hands. It's everything needed to bolt this thing onto your DSM and go, minus an oil feed line. It has very minimal shaft-play that I would argue is normal for a journal bearing turbo, but is priced accordingly. Price is not firm, set at...
  32. CrackedDSM

    Roanoke/VA machine shop

    Anyone know a solid machine shop that's within like at least 2 hours of Roanoke, VA? I've got my DSM back and it's gonna need some machine work, and don't wanna deal with a belt-sanded hackjob shop.
  33. CrackedDSM

    For Sale WTB - Bare 4G64 block

    Title says it all. I'm looking for a split thrust 4G64 bare block with a good useable crank. I can buy it outright, or if you're interested I've got a split thrust 7 bolt 4G63 block w/ crank and head I can include. I can even include a set of refurbished 7 bolt rods and NPR 2g pistons as...
  34. CrackedDSM

    2015 Ford Edge Sport AWD

    CrackedDSM submitted a new DSM Profile :Edge SportRead more about this vehicle here...
  35. CrackedDSM

    USPS Issues?

    Simple question for you guys, especially people getting packages from Florida. Anyone else experiencing massive delays with your packages? I’ve talked with a bunch of people and apparently everyone’s seen like month long delays on their packages especially around the Florida area.My question...
  36. CrackedDSM

    For Sale Uncracked VC

    For sale is my backup stock VC. No leaks or cracks, not painted, still has it’s baffles and it’s clean for its age too.$60 + shipping and PayPal fees takes it.
  37. CrackedDSM

    For Sale FS - Random Stuff(2gb fogs, 1G BOV adapter, silicone hoses, etc)

    1G BOV bolt-in adapter for a 2G(includes bolts! :) )Random silicone heater hoses13G/1G Auto OEM Turbo-to-manifold gasketW4A33/F4A33 Shaft seals(shaft that goes through the front pump/torque converter)OEM 2G fogs. Work great and will clean up great. Came off my 98 GSX...
  38. CrackedDSM

    FMIC kits disappearing..

    Is it just me or are all the 2G FMIC kits disappearing? I can't even find the SSAC/VRSF style anymore. There is ONE on ebay for $350 shipped and I'm straight up not paying that much. The only style I can find are the terrible Greddy style ones.Is there a massive backorder I don't know...
  39. CrackedDSM

    Sold WTB - Mitsu valvecover

    Found one. Please delete.
  40. CrackedDSM

    Street Build 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

    So I'm back, and I've gone full hypocrite. Since my induction into DSM'ing, I've sworn it's automatic or nothing, and that I'd never use ECMlink.Well, here I am. :D 5-speed GSX with no plans to ever auto swap it, and first mod for the car will be ECMLink V3 Full. :p This will not be a...
  41. CrackedDSM

    So, I was given a gift..

    First off, hi! Been a little while since I've been here.Secondly, I was recently given this..by a co-worker who decided to move to California and surprisingly I love it!It's rough, but hell it was free, man.It's a 93 Coupe, KA24DE which I liked that looks like a recent...
  42. CrackedDSM

    Any LEOs/Police Officers here?

    So, might be a hot topic but I don't really care, Lol. Who all here is a police officer/deputy sheriff/Law Enforcement Officer? I've actually submitted my application to become an Officer for Greensboro Police Department, and it's been accepted. Gotta take the fitness test and all the other...
  43. CrackedDSM

    2G stock 2g converter and 16G

    I searched a little bit, but so far I only get a bunch of 1G threads or "my restalled converter..." threads.Simple question, does the STOCK unmodified 2G Torque Converter stall up with a 16G? They're pretty tight in stock form, so I'm a bit worried that I'll install one, go to brake boost...
  44. CrackedDSM

    So..street outlaws..

    Who saw Trevor Holland bust that ass? :D
  45. CrackedDSM

    Resolved What exactly is this sound

    Only does this while in gear. Reverse or Drive, doesn't matter. Does not make a peep while in neutral. Car is in my sig, the 2G TSI AWD Auto. It likes to stick while in gear and not shift up or down. If I click OD off it feels like it tries to shift down into first. Refuses to shift...
  46. CrackedDSM

    2G Kiggly front clutch measurements?

    The search function is broken, and google yielded no results for me, so sorry if the answer is easy to find. I did try searching.If anyone has a set of the kiggly 5-disk front clutches for our DSM autos, can you measure the OD of them, count the teeth on the inside of the clutches, and...
  47. CrackedDSM

    2G privacy cover hanger

    Relatively simple question but the sheer amount of threads I get when I search "privacy cover" and privacy cover hanger, leads me to this thread.Anyone got a lead on where to buy the OEM 2G privacy cover hangers? They're a small, bullet shaped piece of plastic that inserts into the 2G...
  48. CrackedDSM

    2G Stock 2G Torque Converter weak?

    Simple question. I've heard from a friend that the stock 2G lockup converters are weak and grenade after 300-350whp due to the lockup in them. Has anyone found the limits of the stock 2G Torque Converter? This just sounds like BS to me, but I've never pushed a stock 2G Torque Converter. I've...
  49. CrackedDSM

    2G Deck surface rust

    I'm putting this in newbie forum because it seems like a newbie question. I've searched and gotten mixed results, but if you've found a thread via google or specific searching I haven't, throw it up.My block has surface rust on the deck surface/HG mating surface. I plan to run a MLS...
  50. CrackedDSM

    2G Wiseco HD/4G64 Question

    Alright, so I've been doing a little research on my current piston setup and need some answers. From someone either knowledgable about this subject, or with personal experience using these pistons.I asked my machinist for 9:1 pistons on my built long-rod 2.4, and the pistons he provided me...
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