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For those wanting to know haow to set up the boost control features and functions on an AEM EMS, have a look at this:Far North Racing - Stealth MAP_SensorYeah, it's on a Stealth, but it works the same way on a DSM.DG

Hey guys,I've got some time on my hands before my next callout so I'm (finally) overhauling the Far North Racing website to bring it screaming and kicking into 2010.Most of this is behind the scenes stuff; I'm converting to a site management system I wrote that allows sitewide template...

I'm revamping the books section on autox.dsm.org, moving it the the Astore framework to help keeping it up to date easier.This will get rolled into the main site eventually, but here's a sneak preview:Far North Racing Store - Driving BooksThe new Tools section is very cool.Enjoy...

Not so long ago, I was building and (attempting) to sell coilover kits for 2G DSMs, based on real shocks, not the cheap crap that seems to keep coming up.But shortly thereafter, I decided to go back to the Army, and those shocks came off the market.Now I'm about to deploy, and the...

Hey folks,In preparation for my upcoming trip to south central Asia, I've been busting my ass getting my web-based Suspension Dynamics Calculator up and running.And it is - DGs Autocross Secrets aka Autocross to WinThe layout is a little ugly, and I need to do tooltips to help...

It appears that there is a new, DSM-specific how-to tech book available now on Amazon:Mitsubishi / Diamond Star Performance TuningI haven't gotten my copy yet, but word is that it was prepared with the assistance of some clued-in folks - it may be worth a look.DG

OK gang,Given my ever-increasing responsibilities at the Regiment, it has become clear to me that my racing days are over. I have not the time, inclination, nor finances to mount a racing effort as intense as I have in the past. And given that nothing is worth doing if it isn't done to the...

This is really a response to a privately-posted question, but the answer is worth sharing in public.So then, what's the deal with Hypercoil springs?Hypercoil does not make application-specific "lowering springs" like some other spring companies. They probably would wind you a custom...

From personal experience:1) Camber changes the lateral dynamic load on the tire surface. A car with a lot of static negative camber puts more load on the inside edges of the tire. In extreme cases with a wide tire, a lot of static negative can even lift the outside edge clear of the ground...

I've been going through and (slowly) updating http://autocross.dsm.orgThere's a new, nearly complete section on differential tech, and more will be coming over the next little while.DG

I've been going through and doing some updates to http://autocross.dsm.org There's a new section on differential tech (which is almost complete) and over the next little while more will get updated and added.It might be worth keeping an eye on.DGLearn...

Alright, let's talk springs for a little bit. I'm a little hamstrung on this topic, because there are things I am keeping to myself in order to retain a competitive advantage, but there are some things I can discuss openly.When determining spring rates for a vehicle that is primarily street...

For those of you who have an FP Big28 or similar T25-based turbo, you may have noticed that running more than 18 PSI at high RPM is a little difficult due to wastegate flap blowopen.Forced Performance is introducing a new product to help fix this - an upgraded wastegate actuator with a 17 lb...