I wouldn't recommend it. the qualities of today's projectors makes the 3000 gt look obsolete.

I actually just replaced mines. I had a smoke problem at idle, said it was a blown headgasket/valve stems/etc. Found out that my head was cracked. It's easy if you have the right tools, if you don't then I don't even recommend doing it. The most time consuming it the timing belt job. Tools you...

did not do the valve stem seals. i'll give it one more try.

it's oil. how I know is that I accidentally left my radiator cap off as I started the car. I just changed the HG (Felpro).

My car was smoking through the exhaust. Went to a mechanic and they said I blew a headgasket. Don't know why I listened, but I did and worked on the car myself. I was a noob, but I am greatful I got the chance to do everything from taking the head off to changing the Timing Belt.Right now I...

I have a megan DP thats 2.5" into the 3" apexi full exhaust. the flex section of the DP had to be replaced because it was too big and started leaking, but now its replaced and running fine with a smaller flex. I recommend a good gasket. GL in game 7, BRUINS FTW.

I was a hybrid. Now currently doing a timing belt job, I consider myself old school because I will be using the special miller tools.

Ask Paul Walker, but I'm pretty sure he drives a 4g63

Thanks stevecbr929. I feel more assertive with that write up. Changing the headgasket was pretty easy. Even though it was my first time, I broke 1 exhaust manifold stud, broke 2 studs inside my turbo, and hope my water pipe holds up because i dented it when putting the head back on.I always...

is it possible to do the balance shaft removal kit at this point? Im planning on removing all the pulleys, engine mount, and extras. Then support the motor with a jack. Is this sufficient enough to do the whole job?

Had a smoking problem, looked like I just seafoamed my car. Local mechanic said I blew my headgasket. first time experiencing this mishap, so I decided to do the job myself.I'm at the point where I need to put the timing belt back on. How I took it off was easy, slipped it off when taking...

I had the same issue when I had an ACT 2600 clutch kit. Took it to a shop, they said that my tranny fluid was almost gone. Should check yours because when he showed me mines, there were metal bits.I went back to a stock clutch due to financial difficulties, but that problem was solved. I...

Thank You. 9!'clipseDOHC I just finished wiring it all back together. I will look into taking some of the vacuum lines out, didn't know it was possible. Another question if you can help me complete my maintenance.When taking off the head I easily slipped off my timing belt, thinking that I...

I just changed my first headgasket. Some problems I had was breaking 1 of the exhaust manifold studs. I also snapped 2 bolts inside my turbo. (Any tips on extraction?) And now are the vacuum lines. I need to know which ones goes to the Throttle Body, FPR, Intake Manifold, etc. I tried to...

I am drunk and I am on the forums right now. FTMFW!

I had the same issue, but my problem is how do you get the head to sit down evenly?

easiest way, take out the oem harness and splice it with the hid kid.as for what you have, ground the black and find a power source for the red(fuse box?)

there not bi-xenon.and the best are one's from the s2k.

Aftermarket projects are low quality, FACT. Your better off with OEM. Trust me, I bought a set. The light output was rediculously low.So I looked into retrofitting. Bought me a pair of 09' bi-xenon M3 projectors and put it into my OEM housing. I compared the projectors and the one's...

I recommend an apex'i exhaust system. comes with a silencer :)

not a fan either. best mod = stock, no cutting nothing. i regret most things i do to my dsm, except my retrofit headlights

He spent too much on his car, he couldn't afford spell check.

I used seafoam and then changed the oil. It went away.

let me know if you still have your old transmission. I think mines went too. I also want to do the AWD conversion, but I am going to the military after summer. You do it yourself?

I am going to take it to the shop today. Hopefully they can diagnose it and fix it. I'll let you guys know what is the issue.

It's hard to put the car in reverse and first. So I decided to put the car in gear (reverse) before I started. Started fine, it kind of jump forward and then when I put the e-brake down while stepping on the clutch with no gas. It is reversing automatically. Then as I drive it's difficult to put...

whatever he said, a majority of dsmtuners will agree.

thank you. :cry:

Can you name other symptoms? I really don't like your post because it makes me :(. I will cry if I get a second opinion and they post that damn picture.

After normal highway driving, about 10-15 minutes. I take an exit and proceed to city driving. Its kind of hard putting it into 1st gear. But I use the method of going to second then first. It requires a bit of force though.Eventually I came to stop and downshifted to 1st. I held the clutch...

I'm going to ask if he would work on my car. he doesn't have a spyder project yet, after I can afford an AWD conversion.

wow i was look at his profile. this guy has some crazy dsm.

It is only tough for first gear, all other gears are fine. It doesn't grind yet, but its tough to put in. Sometimes it tries to push it back into neutral.I will change the fluid tomorrow. I assume metal being in there would be bad. What color should not be in there?what do you mean by...

I have been gone from the forums for a while, because my car was reliable DD.:thumb: Now an issue has arise from my transmission. When driving I usually have to put it into 2nd gear before I put it into first. I don't mind that at all. Then it will get difficult to get it out of first. And...

Mines just started having the problem of putting it into first. Sometimes it's hard to put it back into neutral. any tips? I want to try to take care of this first,before it gets worst.

I had many start issues with my car. Sometimes the connection to your battery is corroded. Try cleaning it up and re-tighten it. Also check your fuses. If the copper from the wiring is visible, might be time to replace. Your last resort would be the starter.

How did you fill in the old holes for the low-rise wing? I took my wing-off and currently using electrical tape to keep water out : /

Do maintenance on everything that you are unsure of. Reliability > power.

WTF.To say a DSM originated in America is a fail. IN JAPAN,It was used in pre-lancer models as a SOHC, before it became a DOHC. DSMs can be as ricey as any other 240 out there, it depends on the owner. IMO, there are more riced out eclipse than 240s, ever since the fast and the furious.

You know the TSX Projectors is the best one out there especially if you put the clear lenses. But I just did this retrofit because it cost me about $150-200. I am waiting on the s2000 type r :pray:

I let you know once I get my interview from my recruiter ;). If I get the combat simulator officer position, I'll send you a pair :pray:I know I am not a fan of the bumper either. I am trying to make a custom lip or buy a new one. Lighting solution is definitely and arm and a leg, but the...

These are my first pair of ebay headlights. My recommendation for you is to not purchase them, unless you buy them for a retrofit project. Any other reasons would be garbage, because they don't perform.I ended up using the high beam section, for my low beams. I couldn't see anything when I...

north smithfield. you close?

lowell, ma but moving to RI in nov!

I have a pair of ebay projectors on my car with an HID kit. First of all the HID ballast will not fit into there .5 inch whole. I ended up porting it, so i can put the ballast in there. Then I was all :D to get ready to turn it on. I couldn't see a damn thing!:ohdamn: My foglights were used to...

Nice car. I always wondered how the EDM taillights would look on the car. I am waiting to put my rims on, they are silver. Calling all magneta grey pearl spyder. Lets go cruising!

I got the car towed to a shop. The guys said it was a CAM sensors. Not the one that is located left of the valve cover, but there is one located within the timing belt section.

Yes I did, that is the only spark plug test I know about.

yeah that was the second thing I checked. I thought the timing belt ripped, but its fine for now. When the engine cranks, you can see it rotate. The main problem is that I don't get spark. I did the spark plug test.

I will check it tomorrow.When people say the CAS. Are they referring to the sensor where you take one bolt out and the black piece comes off? Or is it the whole piece in this picture?http://members.shaw.ca/dsm.1000q/Engineprimer/2G/cas.htm