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  1. where can i get racing seat brackets?

    Anyone know where I can get a pair of seat brackets for my shiny new APC seats that will just bolt right up to my 93 Eclipse?Ive been searching for a while, and cant find anything online (maybe I just suck at searching or something)Thanks!:thumb:
  2. Stuck Lug Nuts!!!

    I went to check out my rear brakes the other day (discussed in another thread...) and my rear lugs are freakin welded to the car practically!!Im assuming some moron at a shop over-tourqed them before I owned the car, so how do I get them off?? I heard tapping them with a hammer...
  3. Brake problems after letting car sit for a few months

    So over summer I bought a 240sx and decided to use my 93 eclipse as my winter car (it has tons of body damage, lol). Ive started it up a few times over summer and it always starts fine. I took it for a brief drive the other day and it seems to be kinda messed up. The brakes make the car pull...
  4. Alternator bolt impossible to remove!

    Alright, in another thread it was found that I needed a new alternator. I went to replace it today and I have but one bolt that I cannot remove. It is the long thin pivot bolt that has a nut on the end. I removed the nut, but I cannot get the bolt/pin thing to slide out. I wiggled the alt...
  5. NEED HELP NOW!!! electical problem!!!

    PLEASE HELP ME NOW! I HAVE A DATE WITH A GIRL TONGIHT AND I NEED MY CAR!!!!alright, its like this. I went to start my car like 2 days ago and it wouldnt start the first time. Started fine the second time. The next day I went to start it and it did nothing, no beep, cranking or anything. I...
  6. need help fast, buyin an out of state car

    alright, so Im a new york state resident and there is a car for sale in Maryland that I want to buy. The thing is, I have no way of getting it back up here. I really wanted to drive it back up, but both DMVs are being complete @$$ holes.What can I do? I cant afford to have it shipped and...
  7. My whip got owned by a plowtruck!!!

    Happened like 2 hours ago. I was pulling out of the parking lot at my school and I was behind a plow truck (a huge Chevy). I was a safe distance behind him when he stopped all of the sudden. I stopped too and was like "what the hell?"Then I saw reverse lights!! I slammed my car into...
  8. Will I die if I dont replace tie rods immediately?

    So I got new tires put on yesterday and the mechanics informed me that the tie rods on the driver and passenger sides are in need of replacement. They showed me the back in forth play so I know theyre legit. The thing is they made it sound as though Im going to be driving along and my car is...
  9. Depressed....what would you do?

    Well, this is going to be pretty long and bitchy, so read on if you dare.Its like this, Im 20 years old, go to college (for business). Ok, fine. Lately Ive been becoming the most whiney, bored, drunken mess ever. I crashed my car. I have no job. No girlfriend. I drink 4 or 5 nights a...
  10. Wrecked.......but questions

    Alright, so I got in a crash. I was merging from one highway to another but there was a line of cars going like 55. I got pissed and dropped it and pulled into the right lane (2 lane highway), right as I did this a van pulled out in front of me and hit the brakes. I slammed mine (no ABS) and...
  11. Head stud drive size?

    What size drive hex-key thing do I need to tourque down my 1.8's head studs? I want to re-tourque them and when I changed the head gasket I used my neighbors and forgot what size it was.im too poor to buy a set :(thanks for the help :D
  12. Should I intern in Washington D.C.

    Ive found tuners to be the solution to all of lifes problems (except girl problems, theyre not allowed) Anyway, Ive been thinking about interning in Washington D.C. this spring (im a college student), maybe with Merril Lynch or a government agency.Whats everyone think? If I do go should I...
  13. smoke at startup-reused head studs?? PLEASE HELP!

    Ive posted about this alot, but things keep getting worse and im not sure what to do.I replaced my head gasket about 2 months ago, reusing the head studs and tourqing them down to spec. Fine. Now, I can see a small amount of oil leaking out between the head and block. Even better, I get...
  14. Negative effects of A/C remival??

    I want to remove the A/C belt on my car...besides destroying resale value and losing A/C, are there any other negative effects?Will my heater/defroster still all function properly?? I heard that part of the pully on the crank can be removed too, is this possible/wise?? Can I just cut the...
  15. WTF! changed head gasket, but still leaking!!

    About 2 months ago my headgasket was leaking bad (dumped about 2 quarts of oil on the road) so I took it all apart and put on a nice new felpro gasket. I tourqed the head down and everything seemed fine, started right up. Funny thing is, I can see a little corner of the head gasket sticking...
  16. Three killed in a street race against Eclipse

    http://www.local6.com/news/3779170/detail.htmlDoes anyone on here know the driver of the eclipse??
  17. What do I fill the clutch master cylinder with?

    Yes, time for another dumb question!What exactly do I put in the clutch resevoir thing next to the brake master cylinder? The chiltons maual says something about putting brake fluid in it, is this correct?Mines is like at the add mark, will shifting improve or something if I fill it up...
  18. How do I "burp" the coolant?

    Hey guys, I just wanted to know how to burp the coolant on my 1st gen. I changed the headgasket and had to drain and refill the system, and I heard before that it is a good idea to burp it when you fill it up.How is this done? Is it really necessary? How do I know its full? :confused...
  19. Oil psi falling below safe mark after engine warms up!

    I know that the stock oil gauge on DSMs is known to be faulty...but I think Im having serious problems with my oilWhen I begin to drive the car the oil psi is right where it should be and the car runs great. After about 10 minutes (more time if Im on the highway with high RPMs) the car gets...
  20. Spark plug shot out of my buddies accord!

    My friend called me to have me look at his car, he tells me that while it was idleing it started to vibrate alot so he popped the hood. He was looking at the engine when a spark plug shot out at him :eek: still attached to the plug wire. He says he put the plug back in by hand and started...
  21. DSM pic on CNN!

    CNN did a report on traffic problems, and in the picture there is a 1st gen! It looks like identical to my car (same color and everything), I was pretty surprised when I saw it :DYou can see it hereCNN DSM!I always post pics like this, I just think theyre cool :cool:
  22. Good place to buy cigarettes online?

    The budget is getting tight thanks to a blown head gasket a while back and school bills. To cut down on costs I've decided to start buying cigarettes online. I used to go to yessmoke.com, but Phillip Morris shut them down.....So, what are some other good sites to buy cigs from? I heard...
  23. 215/50/17 off a Toyota Matrix???

    My buddy offered to sell me a set of four Firestone tires off his Matrix for only $100, theyre size 215/50/17.....will they fit on my 1st gen?If so, how much will it throw the speedometer off and what size rim should I get? (I know 17", but how wide?)Im new to this tire business, so any...
  24. Seafoam?

    While looking at a 240sx site, I came across this product many of those guys are using called Seafoam..I guess you can use it in your oil, gas tank and run it through your engine. Anybody know anything about this?Also, theyre using their brake booster to run it through their engines, is it...
  25. What tool for rear brakes?

    What tool can I use on my rear brakes to thread the piston into the caliper? Also, does anyone know how to replace a rear wheel stud on a 93 NT?Thanks alot
  26. Need help with college financial aid

    I need some serious money for school. For next year my total school costs are like 28,000, and while theyre giving me 18,000, I need to make about 10k.....not going to happen. (dont get me wrong, I work two jobs during the school year and 60 hour weeks in a factory when Im not in school)...
  27. so....who likes washer LEDs?

    well guys...I know some of you are going to hate me for this, but I installed some washer LEDs on my car today....Honestly, I like them alot :D If they werent so associated with rice I think they would be really cool. Theyre just kinda a fun thing to have, they were only $10.I know that...
  28. Newbie plug reading question

    I changed the plugs on my 93 1.8 today (nice shiny new NGKS :D )When I looked at the old plugs the electrodes were covered in white....I know this means something, but Im not sure whatDo I have reason to worry, or is this normal?Thanks alot :thumb:
  29. Rev matching, double clutching, heel and toe

    Lately I've been practicing the whole "rev-matched, double clutched, heel and toe downshift thing" Its pretty fun, once you get the basics of it. It impresses the ladies too :cool:Anyone else do this with their DSM? If so, got any advice to share?Note: Yes, I have a 1.8 and I'm not...
  30. Freestyle Battle!

    This Thursday my school is having a freestyle rapping battle! I'm entered!!!Anybody got any tips for me, I kinda suck at freestyling, but I entered anyway.......:thumb:
  31. HELP! Battery hold down!

    I was going to shift my battery over a little today (it was rubbing my intake before) and as I was loostening the 2 bolts for the battery hold down, one of them snapped. Its the one on the strut tower. Would drilling it out and putting a new one in be the best way to deal with this?Also...
  32. Intake manifold from 2.0 on 1.8

    Would a ported/polished intake manifold from a 2.0 1g fit on a 1.8?I see some for sale on Ebay and I am interested in getting one. Also, what does gasket matched mean? Would I have to get a different gasket for it to fit or something?Thanks:thumb:
  33. motor mount inserts!

    How difficult is it to install these motor mount inserts? Do you have to do any machine work? Can you just hold the engine up with a block of wood and a jackstand?(I'm new to this)Motor mounts!I have a '93 1.8, does anyone know if they will fit? I want to get the whole kit...
  34. Crappy ride, weird noises and bad braking

    Lately my car ('93 1.8) seems to be riding really crappy. There is a weird rotating noise whenever the car is in motion, which gets faster as the car accelerates. This happens during turning and going straight. Weird thing is, it started doing this after I let it sit for a week (I went on...
  35. my girl's stratus bought the farm

    My girl was driving to work today in her '97 Stratus, when the oil light came on and the car just died. She says coolant was all over the road too. (I didnt see it) Anyone know what could have happened?
  36. Stuck Oil Drain Plug/filter!!!

    I went to change my oil today and both the filter and drain plug were not moving. I sprayed PB all over the plug but it wasnt going anywhere. Even worse, the plug seems to be stripped. I dont really want to drill out the plug (that would be a pain in the @$$), but I gotta get the plug out...
  37. 91 eclipse GS on Ebay with VTEC, lol

    I guess I have found what we all are looking for.....AN ELICPSE WITH SOHC VTEC!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!VTEC Eclipse!:rolleyes:
  38. Suspension kit on ebay

    I found this suspension kit on ebay, does anyone have it? Is it of decent quality, or just the usual ebay garbage?Click me!It looks pretty nice to me, but let me know what you think:thumb:
  39. MECP certification

    Ive been thinking lately about trying to get MECP certification to install car audio. I know that you have to take a test, but what can you do to prepare for the test? Is there courses available or anything? I know a bit about audio installs (I do my own and friends) but I really want to get...
  40. Vending Machines!

    Does anyone know the price to repair the glass on a candy vending machine?At my college, there is this candy machine downstairs, I put my money in three times during the day and it ate my money every time! I had had enough. I noticed the candy bar I wanted was about to fall out, so I...
  41. DSM picture in the news (maybe)

    I was reading this article on CNN, and the picture appears to be a blue 2g....at least thats what I think......DSM in the news!Maybe I'm wrong, take a look and tell me what you think
  42. Rear wiper install

    I was thinking about installing a rear windshield wiper on my eclipse (it is one of the models without one). I just like the way they look.Has anyone done this, how much work would it take?Thanks!
  43. Installing oil temp and air/fuel gauges

    I recently purchased a Faze electric oil temp gauge and air/fuel gauge. I plan on installing the oil temp gauge at the location of the stock oil pressure sensor, I've read that this requires a T-fitting, as I want to maintain the stock oil psi gauge, but I'm not sure what to get, anyone out...
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