So this is way overdue, but I want to give my review of Flatout Suspensions Highest end damper, the CS, from a Street/Race perspective.As the other review on 2G Flatout suspension stated, the initial reaction upon receiving them was phenomenal. When opening the box, each Coilover was...
So I am a little late but about a month ago I gave myself a Birthday Present that I have wanted for about 14 years, Its a 2006 Noble M400. These are mid engine RWD cars with astonishing abilities. I hope to get it out to some events to race a different class than my dsm so I can double the fun...
So not sure if this is the correct place to post this but haven't heard of anyone else having this problem.... I recently did a track day at Roebling road and the rubber or plastic piece on a 1g dipstick that seals to the dipstick tube disintegrated and fell down the tube into the oil pan...
As some of you know I am building my car to get into Time attack style events, but am having a hard time finding the class breakdowns for SCCA for the solo type events... anyone have any input as to where I can find these? I have searched through their site but its terrible thanks.
I am looking for people who have had starvation issues on a road course or auto x and what has been done to remedy this... I know Magnus makes a dry sump kit, but are there any other options? is the Moroso oil pan a viable option?
Does anyone live near santa fe that could allow a shop to borrow their car for a day?? Street Faction is helping me out with some aero for our cars, but they need a donor vehicle to mock it up on. they would need the car for 24 hours. Has to be a 2g. if anyone is able to help me out, please let...
I was wondering if anyone has any input on the optimum height for rear wing to get the most effectiveness. setting my 95 talon up for track events, and am starting to work on aero. looking for height from deck lid to spoiler, and if there would be any benefit to mounting a bumper mounted gt...
so I just picked up a second dsm, 95 talon tsi awd, but having an issue with the trans. When switching from second to third quickly, the shifter feels like it engages but when you let the clutch out nothing happens, the engine just free revs. If I pull it out of third and put it right back in it...
so I was under the car yesterday and noticed that there is what looks like a collar that is around the driveshaft and it is just loose floating there, looks like it has been rubbing on the driveshaft, does this need to be there? or how is it held onto the transfer case. I have tried to search...
Been having a terrible time with this timing belt, just got a gates racing timing belt and cannot seem to get timing right. I start with everything lined up perfect but after I make the 6 revolutions and come back looks like I am half tooth off. Anyone know why?
Is it possible to remove the oil pan and get enough clearance to remove the oil pump cover and slide out the oil pump drive gear with the engine and front cover still installed on the vehicle? the nut came off the drive gear shaft and the sprocket slid off the flat surface, I have a feeling it...
So I am going to be getting hooked up with a set of brand new brembo brakes from a cadillac ats.... I am curious as to weather there is any way I can make them work on a 2g. The rotors are 17" and the caliper is a 4 piston so I will need to run 19" rims I am guessing. The brakes are free so if...
I have a 98 gsx hatch with wale tail spoiler, like new rear seats gray, 1g bov, 16g turbo, spare large front mount intercooler. also have a spare 2g head and block for sale. Please contact me with any questions. 510-908-9351 I am located in livermore, but can meet somewhere.
I am having a hard time finding a v-band o2 housing for my new pt 5858. does anyone know where I can get one, preferably one that recirculates. I have tried searching the site, but haven't found much luck.
Ok, so I have the engine fully built, now its time to pick the turbo and wastegate, mani, etc. so far I have an eagle crank knife edged, manley I-beam rods, and manley pistons, 8.5to 1. 272 cams, port polish etc. I am building this engine for a time attack car and have been considering the...
I tried to search for info on this but had no luck, i was just wondering if evo rear brakes are a direct bolt on for a 2g, and if not what would be involved.
Thanks.
I have a problem, My battery light, and my e-brake light come on and stay on when i start the car, and am not sure why. Anyone have this happen before?
ok, my seven bolt has finally began to show signs of crank walk, and i am lookin to upgrade. I have been looking into getting a rotating assembly, ie (crank, rods, bearings, and pistons) and am curious if i go to a seven bolt rotating assembly if i will still run the risk of getting crank walk...
well, it is time for a new engine. my 95 just crank walked.:mad: I am going to go with a 6 bolt bottom end and keep my 2g head. I was wondering what combination of pistons and rods people have had the best luck with. I was thinking of the wiseco 8.3/1 pistons with eagle H-Beam rods, but am...
My 95 eclipse GSX is lowered two inches with H&R springs, and I just put some 235/45/17 inch tires on and it was rubbing in the rear. I had my fenders rolled, and that fixed the rub. The problem I have now is that my camber is off. I am affraid that if I get it fixed I will rub in the rear...
what kind of modifications would cause a car to fail a smog test in callifornia. I just got stationed out here in the coast guard and bought a 95 eclipse gsx. it has a HKS catback exhaust, high flow cat, big 16g turbo and apexi safc. will any of these cause my car to fail a smog test? any...
I put a dial indivator on the crank shaft pulley and pried on the pulley with a large pry bar to hopefully check for crank walk. It moved 19 hundreds, and specs call fo 2 to 5, I was wondering if I did the check right, or is there some other way to check for thrust bearing play? any info would...
hey, just wondering who has the most horse power out of all you non turbo engines, and what it is. I have been arguing with some suburu guys, and want to get it resolved, so some info would be great, thanx.
I was wondering what the stock compression reading should be for a 95 eagle talon awd. I did a dry compression test and came up with 200 psi on one with 195 on the other three. All Data says it should only have 178 psi, is that right? if so, why would mine be hgh with 128 thousand miles on it.
anyone from MI out there, ive seen a couple people in town with dsmtuners stickers and am interested in who you are, so anyone in MI, let me know please.
anyone else like me, livin in a ton of snow and can't bring themselves to drive their beloved cars on the salty roads? I am sick of the snow, and wish it would all go away. just wondering if anyone else was in the same boat.
I was told by a person in my town that if you remove the cat in a turbo something can go wrong with the head or something, due to the lack of back pressure. is this true? I always thiought you wanted to eliminate as much back pressure as you could, so it doesn't sound right, but dont want any...