Hey guys, just spreading the word on our upcoming swap meet for those who do not frequent ChitownDSM. Here's the info:---------------Since AMS isnt able to host the DSM Swap meet this year, lets try to set this up and continue the tradition.Location: 14003 S Meadowbrook Dr...

Hey guys! It's time for the annual ChitownDSM/Strictly Modified Thanksgiving cruise! You don't need to bring your DSM to attend, but it would sure make the cruise to the field museum more interesting! The Roll call list includes only the CTDSM members that have OFFICIALLY responded, it does...

Hey guysI've been heavily involved in the Chicago area DSM scene for years now, but as of late August I'll be moving to Iowa City for school.I'm not bringing the dirty whore over there, but I still am curious what the scene is like there.So, do any other DSM'rs attend the school or live...

Hey guysI'm switching my gauge setup around this winter and I decided on moving my Prosport Boost/Oil Press/Water temp gauges to the vent bezel, and the AEM UEGO to the A pillar in a single pod.But, I have been looking around for a specific gauge bezel, one that I am not sure they make...

his is from the thread on my site, ChitownDSM.com:ELECTRICAL EXPERT HELP NEEDEDOk, I officially have reached the biggest 'WTF' of my entire build. This has happened to me before, but I never really thought too much about it, and now I am completely stumped!I was working on my car...

I hate stupid 90's...I will never build another one, thats for sure...Ok here's the current issue:--- Still haven't fired the car up yet, so while I was finishing it up I switched the pins on the ecu harness for a '91 ecu and I swapped in my eprom...Then I proceeded to CORRECTLY install...

Straight from my dsmtalk thread, I need help ASAP!!!!As fun as the title is, this is not a game. I am having major issues here and the goal right now is to have the car running tomorrow and completed by Friday/SaturdayHere are the issues:As I am hooking up the wiring harness, I realize...

I'll post everything we wrote from that site on hereIm not doing this as a plug, but if you would honestly wish to attend, my only request is that you please join the site and post on there that you are coming...It will make updating the list and knowing NAMES/CARS in person much easierFrom...

(same sob story from dsmtalk..I just copy/pasted)Today was a very depressing day....I never thought this day would come, I consider myself a good driver and usually very lucky....For those that don't know me or my car, I bought the talon with 72,000 miles and I have been modding it since day...

EDIT EDIT EDIT: PRoblem is not 5k fuel cut anymore....Please direct me to a diagnosis on the Misfire/hesitation/leaning out issue, not the 5k cut out _____________________________________________________Oh man, what did I do nowFor the past month or so I've been having an awful misfire in my...

Hey tunersSo I have had these 560's sitting here for along time, and the other day we finally threw them on the car....After going to the AMS swap meet today and seeing the 'true' evo8 injectors, I've come to the conclusion that mine aren't real ones....Here's the thing:--The nozzle...

WTF?So Im out logging when Im driving home, just cruising on a normal road...I do a small 2nd and 3rd gear pull....Yup, 0-2 counts of knock at most maybe, Im doing pretty good...Then, I decide for the fun of it I should try logging a normal traffic light to traffic light style log....So...

Hey guys..I need the help of an expert right now...Here's the problem: - One day after my safc install, a lot of interior power things stopped working: ----Dome lights, horn, anti theft light, interior fuse box light, logger cable(?), and radio presets...I just wanna note that 1 ecu...

Ok, so Im dying to tune my car, but this damn logger is the only thing setting me back at this point...Here's the problem:Im running mmcd 1.5 on my PalmIIIXe....I have it connected to a cradle, and a diagnostic 3 prong connector hooked up....When I go to log, usually, no data will even...

Hey Guys...Today is just not my day...First, I get cheated out of $200, now I can't use my logger?Background and problem: Anyway, I ordered my PalmIII datalogger thinking all will go well and I will have my datalogger set up and working in no time at all...Well, everything went sour when I...

Yup, another thread...I have lots of problems as you can see :rolleyes:Well, I have been trying to tackle this ExtremePsi UICP install on my 91awd over the last couple days...It is below freezing in my non-heated garage so the bolts are stubborn and so is my patience...--I have...

Wow is it cold outside!!Anyhow, I am actually in the middle of a tiresome UICP install, but thought I would try and get this out of the way until it's a little nicer out...So, Im looking for some help finding this Goddamn Ignition Harness~ ...Im tired of playing Where's Waldo, I need...

Reposting from dsmtalk...Just looking for advice from the other side of the dsm world: ROFLHey guys, don't fail me now:--I recently discovered after idling in the driveway, that coolant was dripping from the underbody :eek: <---Was my immediate reaction! I thought it was a HG explosion...

So, at this moment, I am half way through with my headliner install, about 3-4 hours into it, and I am kind of stuck until I get some questions answered...For you people that want to see how it's coming so far, here are some pics:Sagging headliner:Taking the parts out:Headliner...

I know there are a million threads about using jackstands and where to put them, but I am the kind of person who learns better from seeing then from reading or hearing..So, can somebody please SHOW me some pics where they place their floor jack and jackstands....I had my car up on them but now I...

Please read my problem with my 1g.. I bought the car with mods already although I am very aware of 4g63t's and all the parts...I already knew it had some problems but mistakenly, decided to just press some buttons on the car's SafcII today while I was idling and just sitting in my driveway...the...

Ok..this is my 90 talon tsi awd that I just purchased..When I bought the car, I was aware that it was having some little problems starting and that there was a small oil leak...Well, I have had it for about 3 days, and so far it never starts and it is completely out of oil b/c it leaked it all...

I can't get enough of it!! I've been watching the auction for 5 hours straight as part of their 7 hour a day live coverage in Arizona...It is so amazing to watch these one of a kind resto-mods, hot rods, classics and just plain out expensive cars being bought for way over the previous market...

What happened to them?? I remember a few year's back the turbo's seemed to be pretty popular choices...Now, I don't think I have even heard the name "Frankenstein" and "Turbo" in the same sentence...I never really looked into them when they were well-known but I am pretty sure they were in the...