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  1. housegsx

    For Sale: 2ga Talon wheels & 2g Hatch

    For sale are a set of 4 2ga Eagle Talon wheels with tires. They are 16" with 114.3mm 5 lug bolt battern. The tires aren't in the best shape, 1 of them is blown out.Also, I have a 2ga Eagle Talon hatch with glass. No rust. It does not come with the thumbnail spoiler and it needs a new seal...
  2. housegsx

    For Sale: 97 GSX

    My car is for sale ...maybe. Comes with a bunch of random stuff. I have an ad in classifieds and CL too. Pic below shows a bunch of parts it comes with. Make offer.More pics... For Sale pictures by ehues - Photobucket
  3. housegsx

    First time painting

    My car's hood and bumper have looked pretty damn bad for years. Tons of chips due to a poor refinish before I purchased the car and then daily driving in PA winters took its toll.I got a cheap Husky gun from Home Depot as a Christmas present 2 years ago, but just took it out of the box...
  4. housegsx

    For Sale: Black 2Ga hatch - Rust Free!

    Anybody looking for a 2g hatch? The wing isn't on it any more and it needs a new seal on the glass because I tried to take it off at one point. But it does have the glass and it's the most rust free hatch I've seen in some time.Let me know if you're interested.I also still have both...
  5. housegsx

    96 TSi AWD for sale/Parts

    So I was trying to get the Talon ready for inspection and had an epiphany...This thing is a turd! The car is for sale or I'm parting it out. I don't know which yet.It is a 96 TSi AWD automatic. The car only has 84k miles and runs awesome but rust attacked it without concern.So...
  6. housegsx

    New coilovers

    The weather is finally starting to break. Now I'm starting to get in the mood to work on the car. I just got these DG coilovers put together and mounted...I put them in last weekend.I can't wait to put it back on it's wheels and take it for a drive!
  7. housegsx

    More shit for sale

    I'm trying to get rid of this stuff. If you want more details view the ads in my clasifieds posts here. All prices are obo.-HJC AR-10 helmet (SA2005)-Infiniti 10 disc changer-2g RRE Magnaflow 3" catalytic converter-ExPsi SS J-pipe-2g Energy Suspension Bushing sets (Front...
  8. housegsx

    Anyone using COPPER turbo inlet gasket?

    My car started to run like shit a couple days before I put it away in the fall. I thought it was an o2 housing inlet gasket so I purchased the FFWD SCE copper gasket.FFWD Connection - COPPERI tore it down yesterday and found this...I guess I ordered the wrong gasket.I...
  9. housegsx

    Need 1 or 2 16" scrap tires

    I need 1 or 2 oe size 16" tires for some spare wheels I have. They don't need a lot of tread or anything, just no holes and no cords showing. Let me know if you have any laying around that I could have or buy cheap.
  10. housegsx

    For Sale: Front evo calipers

    I just put these in the classifieds, bt thought I'd repost here in case anyone local is interested.Front Evo Brembo calipers & KMV brackets - DSM Classifieds
  11. housegsx

    WTB: Cheap 2g suspension

    I'm looking for cheap 2g suspension. OEM or not. I need everything from the shock to the top hat, all 4 corners.Let me know.
  12. housegsx

    2g GSX Restomod

    I have a bunch of stuff to do to the DSM. I'll be doing as much as money will allow, focusing more on restoration and cleaning things up than performance. ...For now.I developed an exhaust leak between the turbine and o2 housing last week so I decided to park it for the Winter. I started a...
  13. housegsx

    Let's see your Favorites

    I was bored at work organizing some of my favorites yesterday. I thought what Favorites are important that I like to reference, whether it be a parts vendor, how to article, or anything else.Here are some of mine, let's share, I'm sure some of us have some handy ones or links that we...
  14. housegsx

    For Sale: Coilovers and boost gauge

    I have my coilovers for sale in the classifieds. Just letting you local guys know in case you are interested. Price is negotiable.2g Tein Basic coilovers - DSM ClassifiedsI also have a 20psi Autometer gauge for sale if someone wants it.Clear 2ga/Talon...
  15. housegsx

    Help! Auto trans acting very strange

    I have a 96 Tsi awd automatic. It is completely stock. The transmission has been acting strange recently and I'm not even sure how to explain it.Sometimes it seems like it's slow to get back into 1st when accelerating just after a stop. Lately, it also seems like the transmission likes to...
  16. housegsx

    WTB: Random car stuff

    A few random things I need.-An Evo spare wheel and tire-2ga front knuckles-A cheap set of 4 lug 114.3mm bolt pattern wheels
  17. housegsx

    What's wrong with me?

    I'm seriously considering taking a look at this car. Why do I need 3 DSMs? It would be cool to have twins though.1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
  18. housegsx

    WRC Rally Turkey - HUGE Evo jump!

    I just downloaded and watched day 1 of WRC Rally Turkey. They showed a quick clip of this P-WRC Evo hitting the jump going WAY to fast. I found it on youtube...<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A5n_VDm66no&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param...
  19. housegsx

    Transmission tech

    Just thought I'd post this link about our transmissions. I found it while looking for something else. Nothing special, but I haven't seen it before.http://www.rsgear.com/articles/articles/1996_10.pdf
  20. housegsx

    Anyone ever try removing rust with electrolysis?

    Does anyone use and recommend this method of removing rust?I forgot about the method until reading about this guy using it.barn find 69 z28 - Page 48 - Team Camaro TechAnd here are some directions on how to do it.Rust removal by electrolysisI was thinking about trying...
  21. housegsx

    I need a new life/job... Suggestions?

    Man, I just can't take these long weeks. I drive 40 miles each way to and from work every day. And when I get here I just sit around. Literally, I just sit here all day and stare at my monitor. I generally waste about an hour first thing in the morning just browsing some sites, but then I...
  22. housegsx

    Evo Brembo Rear Brakes - cont'd

    I just got back from vacation a few days ago and was able to get this finished up last night night.First thing I did was replace my proportioning valve. That was nice and easy, it only took me a few minutes because I don't have cruise control or a battery etc in the way. Before I put the new...
  23. housegsx

    Where to buy custom brake hoses?

    Does anyone know of a place that will build made-to-order SS braided brake hoses?
  24. housegsx

    Evo Brembo Rear Brakes - cont'd (Pad install)

    The pads just came in! Here's a quick how to on installing them:This is a diagram of the rear Evo brakes. I posted this picture so you can see how the shims should be installed. As you can tell, the wider part of the shim is the leading edge. The arrows on the shim point in the direction...
  25. housegsx

    Evo Brembo Rear Brakes

    This problem I have been having with my rear brakes has driven me to make some changes to my brake setup.http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/handling-tech/345952-what-wrong-my-brakes-very-frustrated.htmlI decided to purchase a full set of Evo Brembo calipers and get started with the rears. To...
  26. housegsx

    What is wrong with my brakes??? Very frustrated!

    My rear brakes are locked up... again. Here's a quick run down of my brake setup. All SS braided lines. Baer track kit up front, Powerslot bbk in the rear that uses factory calipers.A few years ago one of my rear calipers seized up. The rotors and everything gets extremely hot etc...
  27. housegsx

    Rotor Weights??? Are these for balancing?

    I ordered a pair of front rotors for my dd Talon. When I unpacked one of the rotors I noticed these 2 clips/weights next to each other that snap over the veins. Are these balancing weights or something that should have been removed?
  28. housegsx

    Cheap brakes for my DD awd Talon

    Well I've been fighting some weird vibration in my 96 Talon. I'm starting to think it could be my rotors. I got an email from Rockauto.com saying they had closeout prices on a bunch of stuff. After looking I scored Axxis MetalMasters for what believe is a great deal! $13 for the front pads...
  29. housegsx

    Resolved Dash lights are on, Alternator dead?

    I was headed to a picnic earlier and the car was running while I'll loaded up the hatch. When I hopped back in the battery, brake, and, AT Temp lights were all on. Pretty sure this is a sign of a dead alternator, but I wanted to check here first.I haven't really checked anything other than...
  30. housegsx

    Here are some pictures I took of the car yesterday

    I bought my girlfriend a new camera for Christmas. Yesterday was the first time I've tried it out. Here are some pics of the car and a few others I took. I took a bunch more but some came out grainy. The ISO must have been set too high or something. Let me know what you think.
  31. housegsx

    Why does my car have a bad vibration?

    My 96 Talon awd has a vibration. It's not all the time. It comes and goes, but it will increase or decrease with vehicle speed. Not engine speed.So far I've put the wheels from my GSX on it and it still has the vibration. I've also checked the main driveshaft carrier bearings going to the...
  32. housegsx

    I picked up a new daily driver Talon on my lunch break!!!

    I just got this 96 Talon a couple hours ago. It's going to be my daily driver. Let me know what you think of it. It drives great, the interior is super clean, and it's stock. Only think I can tell it needs right away are a valve cover gasket and one of the belts chirps a little bit.
  33. housegsx

    Cheap RE01R's

    Someone on my local forum posted a link to a good deal on these tires. Seems like pricing is all over the place but one guy said 255/40/17s were going for ~$90 a piece. Not bad! If anyone's looking for tires you should call and see if you can get a good price before they're all out.Just a...
  34. housegsx

    Tire shops suck. Won't mount my tires

    Ok, has anyone else noticed that tire shops are a bunch of nansy pansy's these days? They won't mount snow tires for me because they are not the same size as factory. WTF First of all, if I'm putting snow tires on then I want them to be narrow. Second, I wanted to get all 4 tires in the same...
  35. housegsx

    Saran wrap clear bra

    Hello, I get some "interesting" ideas while sitting at my desk doing nothing all day. Let me put this one out there..How about a clear bra... with saran wrap!?! This wouldn't be meant to be permanent but rather something to only be left on a few days at a time or in between washes...
  36. housegsx

    Urethane Control Arm Bushing - What brand?

    Ok autocross/road race guys, what brand suspension bushings should I go with? Prothane or Energy Suspension? What do you use? I hear Prothane is has a harder durometer than Energy Suspension. Is that true and is that preferred? Is there anything else different about these kits that I should...
  37. housegsx

    2G I NEED replacement rotors - Baer Track and Cobra bbk questions

    OK, I'm frustrated. I have the Baer Track kit (part # 4611002) front brakes. 13". I need new rotors and here's my dilemma...Baer replacement rotor are expensive, but mainly I can't find them in the configuration I want. I swore they made them in P (plain), PZ (plain, zinc coated), SZ...
  38. housegsx

    SNOW!! Where to buy very cheap(steel even) wheels and maybe snow tires???

    As the title suggests, where can I get cheap wheels? 16 inch, 5 lug, 114.3. No more than $150 for all 4. I can't find a place like tirerack that sells cheap 16s. They used to sell steelie snow tire/wheel packages. Not any more.Finding a set of extra wheels is the only thing preventing...
  39. housegsx

    Awesome Build Threads

    So, who else likes reading and looking at pictures of some in depth build/restoration threads? It's one of my favorite ways to pass by the hours at work.Here's a few I like to get started, I can't find many of the other ones I've followed. Post some more links here if you know of some...
  40. housegsx

    Last Autocross of '08 - Report and Pics!

    Yesterday was event 10 of the Steel Cities Region. And the last of the year. There were 73 drivers so it was a great turnout heading into mid October and we couldn't have had better weather. :cool: This autocross is at Consol Energy Park again.My girlfriend came out to support me and...
  41. housegsx

    2G How To: Replace rear AWD Hub Assembly/Wheel Bearing

    Problem I'm going to walk through changing out a rear wheel hub assembly or wheel bearing, whatever you want to call it. Generally if they are really bad you can hear them growling when going around a turn. Mine wasn't that bad yet. I was rotating my tires when I noticed a little axial play...
  42. housegsx

    Neverending maintenance

    You know, usually I think my car is pretty damn solid and doesn't need much. And some days my car likes to remind me who's boss...I've been wanting to change out my Pennsoil transmission oil for Redline. No bid deal, this is only an hour job. I put the car up on my jackstands and start...
  43. housegsx

    Steel Cities Region Autocross #9 - What a fun course!!!

    I wanted to go to the autocross on Sunday. I had my car all packed and ready to roll Saturday night. Well the girlfriend wanted to do something else so I was kind of bummed because this is the last autocross until October 12th. I set my alarm for 6:30am to get up and decide what to do for the...
  44. housegsx

    SCR Autocross #8

    Another fun Sunday! :rocks:Event 8 in the Steel Cities Region was held at Consol Energy Park’s lot. Different from the usual Beaverun location, but closer and a much better drive. The only thing I’ve changed from the last event to this one is the addition of my new Hallman Pro RX boost...
  45. housegsx

    Beaverun – Wilson Circuit Time Trial #2

    My First Wilson Circuit TTGetting PreparedThe week leading up the race everything was good. I didn't feel rushed to do anything with the car, had already registered and paid for the race, was prepared for bad weather etc. I had been tuning with dsmlink for a couple days and I took my car...
  46. housegsx

    My First Autocross in the DSM... Finally!!!

    Yesterday was my first autox at Beaverun, the local motorsports complex, and also my first autox in the DSM.Luckily, I was in the first heat and got 3 dry runs in. I worked the 2nd heat and as soon as I got out there it started pouring. I was completely soaked head to toe. My girlfriend...
  47. housegsx

    Clean Looking Weight Reduction

    I've been taking stuff off of my car for a few years a little bit at a time. Just now have I started to get a little more serious about taking out some more weight. My car is not my daily driver anymore, just a weekend toy/autocrosser/HPDE(soon), so I wanted to get rid of some useless stuff...
  48. housegsx

    ECMlink First DSMLINK Logs

    Hey everyone,These are my first couple logs other than setting global and dead time fuel adjustments, which ended up already being dead on. Boost was only around 14-15psi.The first log is with pretty much everything unchanged. The second log is with the fuel set to -5% from 5,000rpm +...
  49. housegsx

    New Steering wheel - I no longer drive a school bus

    I put my new steering wheel in a couple weeks ago and it is definitely the best mod I have done to the inside of the car.:thumb: And a must for someone over 6 feet tall. No more bumping my knees and not being able to use the pedals.It's a Momo Mod 78. 330mm or 13". 2 inches smaller in...
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