I will soon be selling my 97 GST, 5 speed. It has 138k. I am the second owner and have had it since 1998. It has an evo 3 16g, full stainless 3" turbo back exhaust, 650s, evo 9 fuel pump, dsmlink, Tein flex coilovers, R&M swaybars, 17X8.5 Enkei RPF1s, Apex-i electronic boost controller and a...

I have 17X8.5 Enkei RPF1s with no center caps. The center caps from Enkei are $100 for a set of 4. That seems like a ridiculous price and I'm not wild about how they look. I've found DIY center cap instructions for other cars using OEM Honda caps. I don't think that will work for my car...

Can anyone tell me for sure if these wheels will fit my 1997 GST? I know the bolt pattern is right. I don't know the width for sure but I'm guessing 7 or 7.5" so that should be fine. The center bore is 67.1. I alreay have 17X8.5 Enkei RPF1s with 245/40/17 summer tires. These would just be...

I've got a problem with starting the car in cold weather. It will turn over fine and start but then die immediately. After 3 or 4 starts it will stay started and run fine (it might idle low for a few seconds). Once it's warmed up a bit it will restart no problem. In warm weather there's no...

I had a really strange problem today with my 97 gst. I had just driven it about 12 miles with no issues and then it sat for about 20 minutes. I took it out and almost immediately it would barely rev. It idled just fine. I was only a few hundred feet from my house. I was barely able to get...

So I'm trying to do the Saturn alternator swap. I couldn't get the alternator to rotate forward enough to get the belt tight because the oil filter cooler is in the way. I tried grinding it down and ended up grinding too much because the cooler is leaking now. I was perfectly happy with the...

I think I'm going to do the Saturn alternator swap and have a few questions.1. Is there any downside to going with the self exciting regulator from Motor City other than spending an extra $26?2. I don't care about making more power, but I want it to fit with the least amount of fuss...

Any opinions on Moog outer tie rods? They're about half the price of OEM ($25 versus $50). What about whatever they have at the local parts store? It seems like a pretty simple part that would be hard to mess up. I suppose inferior materials might make them wear out more quickly.

So I have a ripped CV boot on my 2G FWD. I tried to pull the axle but can't get it out of the hub. I pulled the whole assembly including the knuckle and control arms and took it to a machine shop. They tried a few times to press it out but were not successful. This was at closing time on...

My ignition has been acting funny. Every once in a while during the past few months the bell that tells you the key is still in the ignition has gone off even though the key was not in the ignition. It goes off after a few seconds. Now, my radio frequently shuts off while the car is running...

I've got a battery drain problem that seems very strange. I'm getting a 12 V drain when I disconnect the battery and check the voltage across the neg battery post and ground. I get it down to 0.5 V when I disconnect ALL of the following:60 amp underhood main fuse 20 amp sunroof fuse in...

Has anyone ever used this S-AFC din mount:S-AFC DIN MountI'm trying to figure out how I want to mount my AVC-R, which I think is the same size as the S-AFC. That thing looks pretty nice, but it seems a little pricey. Does anyone else make something similar?

I have an optima battery in my car. It's shorter than the factory size battery, and the factory tie down doesn't work very well. It holds it down OK, but it doesn't push square agaianst the battery. I tried using the plastic tray that comes with the battery to raise it up, but it raises it so...

My alternator is overcharging. I took it to a rebuild place and they said the regulator was bad and replaced it. It is still overcharging. However, when I test it with the alternator connector disconnected (not the positive or negative cable, but that connector with 5 or 6 wires), it does not...

Does anyone make an aftermarket door step for a 2G? I think that's what it's called. The plastic piece that covers the part you step over getting in and out of the car. I think a nice shiny metal one would look really good. I'm pretty sure I've seen them for other cars, but never a DSM.

So I threw a "white trash" themed party. For good measure, I had some car parts strewn about the yard, of which included a 2G LICP. Several beers into the night, one of the antendees thought it would be a good idea to do a beer bong with it. No, it was not clean. Unfortunately, I don't have...

My car in general idles pretty well. The only time I have a problem is when it's cool outside and the engine isn't warmed up. Under these conditions, when I push the clutch in, the idle drops really low and sometimes stalls the car. I just checked the ISC, and it tested good. From reading...

My turbo to manifold gasket blew out, so I need to get in there to replace it. I thought I would replace the 4 bolts at the same time, as I didn't replace them with the turbo install like I probably should have done. I'm trying to decide between OEM and FFWD SS bolts. They are about the same...

I tried to check my oil today, and when I stuck the dipstick back in the holder, I had trouble getting it back in. At the top of the holder, I found a little plug with a slit in it at the top of the holder. I assume this is supposed to be down lower in the holder. I just shoved the dipstick...

I just installed a FMIC on my car. Right before the install, I was able to hold 20 psi to redline. I did a boost leak test after the install, and found that my 1G BOV was leaking out of the discharge tube. I thought it was odd because at wasn't leaking before, and all I did was swap it over...

Does anybody have anything bad to say about this intercooler kit?http://www.extremeintercoolers.com/2g_7_kits.htmI like the 7" core because it allows more air flow to the radiator (I live in Arizona, I autocross, and I might do some type of track event some day). I have an evo III 16G...

So I just rewired my fuel pump using the FP kit. Half the reason I did this is because of my whinebro changing pitch with the turn signal. From the research I'd done, this was supposed to resolve this annoyance, but it didn't make a bit of difference. I thought it might be because the FP kit...

I think that my idle has always dropped a few hundred RPM when my AC compressor kicks on, but I'm not positive. What I do know is that with motor mount inserts, when the idle drops below ~900 RPM, the car shakes a whole lot.I set my idle at 950 via dsmlink. Is it normal for it to drop...

What's a good wire to tap into for 12v when ignition on for a gauge installation in a 2G? The gauge is going in the A pillar.

Does anyone know where to get a factory style rather than an inline fuse for a fuel pump rewire? Like the one that comes with the Forced Performance kit.http://linux.forcedperformance.net/merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FP&Product_Code=FPRK&Category_Code=DSM-FuelAlso, how...

I just installed an evoIII 16g on my 2G. See mod list for details. I took it for a spin and did some logging. Boost is currently set at around 15 psi. The max air flow I saw was around 26 lbs/min. Is this about normal? I'm not sure if I went completely WOT (foot to the floor) because I was...

Over the weekend I installed an evo III 16G on my 2G. Way back when I installed my exhaust, I put the wrong bolt (too long) in a bracket that holds the small water line that goes to the oil filter housing in place. Luckily at the time, I couldn't seem to get to it and didn't tighten it down...

OK, I hope the mods let me get away with this, but I'm having a fuel problem with my 88 Jeep Comanche. I posted in a Jeep forum, but you guys seem to be much more helpful.The Jeep has a pretty similar fuel setup to a DSM. It's multiport fuel injection with a regulator and a return line...

OK, I made a boost leak tester in preparation for when I install my 16G. I did the test on my fairly stock setup. I am using an air tank. When I get it above 10 psi or so, I can hear a hissing sound. It then goes down to about 5 psi, and then slowly leaks down to 0. The hissing sound seams...

I have a RNR 3" O2 eliminator downpipe. I am installing a evo III 16G with the evo III turbine to O2 housing gasket. I'm trying to figure out if the turbine exducer hole is the same size as the hole on my downpipe flange before I take it apart. Does anyone know the size of this hole on the...

OK, I've read plenty of threads and VFAQs on this, but there are still 2 parts that I'm trying to decide what to do.1. The turbo to exhaust manifold bolts/stud. I know it is pretty popular to replace the stud with another bolt (this is the same size bolt as the other 3, correct?). What...

OK, I need a decent tire that gets pretty good tread life. I autocross about once a month on street tires. I've had Falken Azenis and Kumho Ecsta MXs, and have been happy with both except for the treadlife. I really enjoy autocross, but I'm not serious enough about it to get tires that have...

I can't seem to figure out why my backup lights are not working. I have changed the fuse, checked the bulbs, and changed the switch that is mounted on the transmission. What should I check next?

I'm going to buy a Walbro 190 lph fuel pump. I'm just trying to figure out if the install kits are all the same.Forced Performance sells the pump for $99 + $20 for the install kit + ~$15 for shipping for a total of ~$135. Here is the blurb about the install kit:"The Walbro...

Is San Rafael Mitsubishi still offering discounted OEM parts? I just tried to send Mike an email, and it got returned. I went to the sponser page and clicked on San Rafael, and the link was dead.

OK, call me paranoid, but I've had someone attempt to carjack me. I screamed like a bi*** and ran, but I still have my car, and I didn't get hurt. I potentially could have gotten shot though. This happened a while ago, but I keep having friends who's cars are getting broken into or stolen. I...

http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_rt615_t.htmI thought some of you might be excited about this. I am. There are a lot more sizes available (some not until later in the year) then there are of the sport. Still no 245/40/17! But there is 235/40/17. I'd like to know if 255/40/17 will fit...

I'm starting to shop for an evo3 16g. It's an off the shelf turbo, so it seems like it should be a pretty easy process. But the more I start looking, the more confusing the process seems to become. Forced Performance has it for $599 + $90 for porting, which comes to $689. Slowboy has it for...

I seem to be going though oil quite quickly lately, and I don't have any leaks. So the oil must be getting burned, right? So it must be either the engine or the turbo. If I do a compression test, and everything looks good, can I be pretty certain it is the turbo? I suspect the turbo. It is...

I have a speaker box with 2 10s and an amp that's maybe 10" X 10". I previously had the speaker box mounted to the trunk floor by running bolts up through the bottom of the trunk floor and through brackets I attached to my speaker box. It's held down with wing nuts so I can pull it out without...

I have a strange problem with my 97 GST. I'm not sure if this belongs in problem diagnosis or here. Anyway, when I first start my car and go into reverse, after I've backed up about 5 feet or so, I hear a single clunking sound. I don't really know how to describe the sound. It's not super...

I just went from 205/55/16 to 245/40/17, which is a slightly smaller diameter (~.2"). If I had to use my spare, would I be pulling bad to one side, or would I hardly notice it? Should I ditch the spare and throw a can of fix a flat in the car?

I heard that there are some tricks to getting a really smokey burnout. I'm going to get someone to take a picture, and want it to be as smokey as possible. I've heard it was maybe putting bleach on the tires? Anyone know anything about this?

Check out my new wheels. Enkei RPF1s. 17X8.5, 40 mm offset. 16 lbs. Confirmed with bathroom scale. Yes, I weighed me with and without the wheel.http://www.dsmtuners.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=32953&password=&sort=2&thecat=500...

Is there some "miracle product" out there for making faded plastic stuff shiney again? In particular, the black plastic piece in the driver side front bumper on a 2G. The piece that's not there on the passenger side because of the intercooler. Mine is all faded and gray looking.I remember...

Could someone please photoshop these wheels:http://www.enkei.com/HPSpecPAGES/rpf1Specs.htmlOnto this car:http://www.dsmtuners.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15100&password=&sort=1&thecat=500That's not my car, but it's the same color, and I'm too damn lazy to take a picture of...

I have a speaker box in my trunk. I wanted to secure it to the spare tire cover (that cheap wood thing underneath the carpet). I put some L brakets on the sides of the speaker box. I then put bolts in from the underside of the spare tire cover and secured them with washers and a nut. The...

Could someone please help me identify a part I found in my driveway. I'm not 100% sure it even fell off my car, but it's the most likely candidate. It's some sort of vacuum hose part. It has kind of a hood over it. When you pull the hood up, there is a V shaped cut in the rubber. I've got...

OK, I just installed coilovers on my 2G FWD. I took it to get the toe aligned and the camber measured. Here are my camber measurements:corner actual spec front driver -1.6 -.8 to +.2 front pass -1.7 rear driver -2.4 -2.2 to -1.2...