1998 Eclipse GS Just finished installing a new clutch pack onto the car. I wanted to test to see if everything went well. Started up the car, put it in first gear without using the gas pedal only the passenger side axle moves. When you press on the gas the car struggles but the driver side...

Currently I am in the process of replacing the clutch pack for a 98 Eclipse GS. After reinstalling the transmission I ran into a problem of aligning the flywheel bolts to the clutch pack. I automatically assumed that turning the flywheel and lining up 1 flywheel bolt, then putting in that bolt...

Well it finally happened. A few months ago I bought an Evo 8. Super happy with it. Thought I'd share some pictures. Since I just got new wheels too. Check it out. The best part... Completely virgin! Even has factory tags on the hoses and what not.

Hey tuners I was sitting around wondering if you all wanted to jump in and kick out a few ideas for a video or a few videos for the DSM community. Maybe we can make it a contest perhaps amongst ourselves who has the best video overall, withing different catagories.When I go on YouTube I see...

So lately I've been feeling like an ass for owning two DSMs. I know there are multiple eclipse owners out there. Anyone else feel like this sometimes? With cars in general?

I've purchased 3 Mishimoto Fanshroud's and 2 out of 3 have been disappointments on many levels. Although from first sight the product looks to be of amazing quality and the ease of installation from beginner mechanic to ASE certified and beyond. To the variety of ways it can be wired up to you...

I'm starting this journal very late because I started this build a long time ago as you can tell by my profile mod list. I keep my mod list very up to date. So this journal will contain mostly pictures, and a little bit of story.I am as far as I know the third owner of this car. There car is...

Any Windows 8 users having difficulty using ECU flash and evoscan on their laptops?

Your sun blistered paint that catches my eyes Your sexy curves and wide body The way you sit unique among the restThe velvet red banner across your backside The clogged drain gutters full of dirt I also love That infamous wingThat door handle I carefully use so as to not break The...

I just received my Open port 2.0, I downloaded Evoscan and ECUflash, I have all the hardware and I've updated the firmware on my Openport.I cannot for the life of me find a working link to download Ceddy Mods. Can someone please help me?On another note. The ECUflash program doesn't...

So a few months ago I started a project after a long absence from the DSM community. I bought a 98 GST Auto, very clean and untouched from any performance minded folks out there. Further more it a great buy. Anyway, down the line I became obsessed with the fact that I was on the right path after...

Shes a long time friend from school of mine, I dont normally do this but she has the chance to win the hottest female contest from Scene It Live photography.All you have to do is like thier facebook page. Then proceed to her phot on the page tha tis in the contest and like the photo :) if...

So after reading a wonderful how to on soldering. And then watching youtube videos on it as well. I've decided to take on the art of soldering. I got a soldering iron and today I've begun practing soldering in anticipation of wiring in my new gauges without using wire crimping or just electrical...

Some of you know or dont know I am active duty Army. I love the army and now am having my shot at the Army promotion board next week!I wrote a short bio and want as many opinions from Army or military professionals as possible to edit and make my bio better. So take a look and if you have...

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If you dont like roofracks simply not posting will be enough to sound your opinion. If you dont know what roofracks are let me google that for you.Today I saw for the first time ever a very nice and clean looking 2G with a roof rack! I dont do alot of surfing myself but I had no idea that a...

Alot of research so far. Alot of reading how to diagnose a no start. Was about to tow her away when I found some motivation and encouragement.Cranks all day, never sputter to try to start before, so I think I'mn on the right track, now it seems as if the car wants to start but just cant...

What timing belt "Kit" or components retailer/vendor did you source from?*Timing Belt Kit could include all or most of the components nessecary to complete a full or partial timing belt maintence or repair.*Timing belt components could have come from a vendor or parts retailer as listed...

So I posted my GSX for sale on craigslist, out of boredem or desperation I duno which but the point is this. I posted it for sale for $4000 just to see who would actually call and waste my time. Which surprisingly was alot. In the very end of the ad I put "does not start". Honestly I know no one...

Title speaks for itself1970 Pinto Commercial "Introducing the Pinto" - YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRhSKO5WTJQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViX7XM03Ouc

*Update* No longer using Red!Normally I do not care what others think but I figured I'd ask you tuners out there your opinion on my Engine Bay color scheme idea AND see if you had a suggestion for a color idea.Ive had alot of time to think about this because well my car is out of...

I know this is a long shot, but maybe there are some Hawaii lurkers out there on tuners that are willing to sell or trade parts... If I can meet you guys off chance in person. I'm hoping I can get with some of you on here too*Currently I'm looking for parts to get back on the road with my...

Everything you say can and will be used against you

Last night I went down to the lcoal car cruise spot to of course hang out with my fellow car junkies and enthusiats. Long story short - I only do 1/3 of the car cruise mainly because the route is usually crawlign with police and the end point ends at the local hot spot street races (That I do...

Today I had custom 3" piping from the downpipe all the way to my new Apexi N1 Turbo muffler installed. It sounded amazing, and I could "feel" the difference from the stock exhaust system to my now Custom Apexi system. I did a WOT with my new exhaust system and it worked great.I did a second...

A few months ago I won a gift certificate for $500 off on any Exhaust Package at DJ Motorsports Winterfest Carshow here on Oahu. :hellyeah:I've held onto this Gift Certificate for in hopes that one day I would have an awesome system on a GSX. Well now I have the GSX, but never really...

JOURNAL ENTRY 1 Project: “RedSun” 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 5-Speed Manual TransmissionGoals : *Full 2Ga to 2Gb Conversion w/ Hardtop conversion*Full restoration of the exterior (Rust removal, Paint, Tint)*Interior remodel (Racing seats, Partial Gut-out, Sound system, Grey to...

I talked the seller down to 3500 from 4500. The pictures were taken tonight so sorry in advance. Please chime in and tell me what you all think, I've made up my mind to buy this diamond in the rough!Pictures AHOY! I verified that there is a rear dif FYI, its alittle dirty but I can make...

So my wifes SRT4 left front brake caliper fell off while coming to a stop at a stop sign. Long story short, for sake of everyone (It was a bad day). I inspected the brakes and figured out the cause after careful research. The Last person to work on the brake caliper failed to torque down the...

Basically what its come down to is this. A 2gB GSX doesnt exsist on oahu or something, Nobody who has one in there right mine would sell one. Only thing I havent done is dive through endless forums hoping to find a Oahu GSX owner willing to part with it for my now pitiful amount of cash on hand...

Please note the following If you dont like Dubstep GTFO cause we dont care.Alot of people in the world love the genre called "Dubstep" I myself being a person who is very found of all types of music, when I first encounted it was intrigued by it. The crazy mixture of sounds, and the heavy...

Please Lock Thread After Posted Maybe Sticky Not sure where I was supposed to post this but. I found it useful. I thought this would help alot of newbie's out. Raw data and more information can be more empowering for newbies with the 420a.Information gathered from 2GNT.com - CarsGeneral...

Was checking out the salvage yard in pearl city, and there is a green 1999 Eclipse sitting there. Its an automatic and seems to have been picked of only a few parts.I hope somone is going to find this of use.I'm going back in a few wees for the whol motor.Its located in ABC salvage...

We all have those moments when we stumble across something great. Wether it be 10W - 40Castrol GTX Conventional Motor oil at $2.30 per QT at your local shopette or a big 20G at a salvage yard you got for 20 bucks, with no shaft play. Either way, at one point or another we all stumble across...

How many of you 420a NT with turbo guys are using block guards with your engine builds or turbo setups?

Long story , about 4 days before Christmas, my neighbor decided to sell me his failed project car. A 1996 Honda Civic EX Coupe with the D16Y8 Motor and K4F 5 speed manual transmission. The car was in pretty bad shape. It had been sitting for over a year and a half, without being maintained or...

Are these what you call coilovers that are from ebay?I'm working on my wifes 97 civic coupe ex.

I found an incredible deal on 2 12inch Subwoofers in a sealed encloser for 80 dollars. The following link are the subwoofers I got. Consumer Guide: Pioneer TS-W301R Raw Car Subwoofer ReviewI dont know anything about car audio, I've been trying to learn but I'm in over my head.Can you...

Heres the craigslist ad 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse for partsThe seller has dropped the price of the car in half.I want to strip the car of all its parts. Sell the parts I dont want Rebuild the motor to handle a turbochargerWould all this be worth 300 dollars or not

Dont you love it when theres a posting and it goes so far off topic and it turns into the coolest story ever.:thumb:

05 Neon SRT4 TURBO CHARGEDSo I'm buying that SRT4, specifically my wife is buying it. She talked him down to 6000 dollars and we haven't seen the car yet. I'm about to head down there with my buddy ad some tools to check this thing over.I dint know much about turbos, but I will check...

Not sure if this is the right section.Hey dsmtuners!I decided to pull my 420a valve cover off for a cleaning and some paint to make it spiffy for the car show next week.I decided to take a ton of photos with my phone and thought maybe you guys can tell me if these interals are stock or...

New T3/T04E Hybrid turboSimple. Will this turbo work for me?The mods I have on my car are listed in my profile.I will be using stock injectors.As far as the other mods needed to make this run, are irrelavent at this time. I will have supporting components for a turbo 420a...

First off I would like to thank each and everyone of you for all the help you've given me on DSMs. Also thank you for all the posts you have all made from body fab, to engine teardown, to the mechinics and science behind engines, drivetrain, etc.I've learned a lot from you all, and with this...

After searching and searching all over this island I've found only 2 GSX's for sale and one is technically on another island.About 10 minutes ago down the street I spotted a red GSX. I knocked on the door and asked him about it and he wants 4500 for it.It has an upgraded Turbo (On google...

I picked up a sexy set of silver Rota's from a really cool guy I met named Jojo. I was told they were Rota G Force wheels but after hours of searching they are not. I don't know what they are exactly... I know they are so sexy and they came with brand new tires... paid 300 cash! Straight off his...

If you got towed and might have caught pictures of your dsm getting towed, or if you have another vechile getting towed, post it up with a short story or comment.If you have other picture related motor vehicular mishaps that may have lead to a towing poost it up the same way.Videos welcome...

My Godspeed Project Radiator has arrived from Cali. I spent a few hours last night learning different ways to properly mount the slimlne fans that came with it to the rad. After doing some side by side mock-ups I noticed something very interesting as well as alarming.The upperhose connection...

I've seen alot of questions asked about if running a walbro 255 with a stock FPR would be okay. The answer is no. I'm wanting to change out my stock FPR with a AEM FPR kit by one of the site vendors MAPerformance, for my 420a. I dont plan on going turbo anytime soon so I will not be purchasing a...

So I finally found a 95 gsx while looking for parts for my 420a via a craigslist seller. It has 160xxx miles on it. Turbo of course. He told me that its 6 spd and not AWD.I thought that all the GSX's came with AWD. I also thought this model came in 5 spd only. Is my thinking correct?I DO...