I have a 1g throttle body in a 2g, so I endded up having an extra vacuum port I dont use. Right now I have a vacuum cap installed, but it seems that these caps eventually get brittle. I wanted to know if it was okay for me to block off the angled vauume port with some JB weld instead of a rubber...
So I just got my hands on a nice set of evo8 enkei wheels.After taking them to a shop to have them installed, I ran into some issues.First off the tuner lug nuts can not be used for these rims. Should I use my 2g oem lug nuts or find some evo8 lug nuts?It's obvious that I need to roll my...
I thought about getting a magnetic oil plug for a while now, but never really looked in to them so I decided to just buy one.Well I found two that caught my eye, a Greddy Oil drain plug and a Power slut racing plug. For anyone that cares, the NRG plug was ignored due to bad reviews found on...
Like the title says, Will a Sparco quick release work with a NRG Hub lock?I found a killer deal on a sparco QR, but I also want to be able to lock it with a NRG Lock hubnote: title is mis-typed fml
I'm having crazy temperature problems with my radiator setup that consists of an all aluminum radiator and aluminum radiator shroud with 2 12' Slims fans (no brands)Also I have Water wetter and dsmlink set to fans on high all the timecar idles and runs fine with the AC off but once you...
Basically I want to know you're opinions on whether or not I should attempt to install a car alarm on my own or pay 3x the amount to have a shop do it?I have never installed a car alarm, although I have installed my own VCR ROFLI'm looking to get the Viper 5901 Full Feature Car Alarm...
Question, I have ECMLink and I decided to disable the EVAP checks only, everything else it's enabled and working, but my cat still won't ready. I have 3 monitors that haven't readied in the past 100 miles.My question is, would disabling the EVAP checks cause the cat not to ready??
I keep seeing members asking pretty simple questions about what is needed to install an aftermaket steering wheel so I thought I would post some info I found by using google..There are a number of aftermarket Quick Release Adapters, Hubs and Steering Wheels on the market today. So it can...
How do I completely clean off the residue left behind by the OEM badge/sticker? I tried googone and got no where!! I wanted a nice clean look for my rear!Thanks in advance!
So I just bought these shifter base bushings and wanted to know if I installed them right?I placed the ring on the bottom of the base because it didn't make any sense for it to be on top...
So after a rear strut install (ebay) I'm considering stripping down my trunk..It just seems like all that hassle with the plastic panels back there isn't worth the trouble.Any one done this? I'm not trying to save weight or anything, I recently decided to go from tan interior to a gray...
Just installed my tokico HP blue kit on my gsx, install was pretty straight forward, although the rear bolts were a bitsh! I did use a DIY camber kit in the rear with three 10m washers 12x each side.Before InstallAfter installI got the alignment done right afterwards. Paid 50$ at...
I was changing my oil today and noticed a mount bushing that was pretty worn out, it's the mount next to the oil filter under the car..My question is is this a motor mount or transmission mount?Either way I'll need to replace it ASAP, it's worn out pretty badlyThanks
So I'v noticed that my lights flicker abit when I have I'm stereo or have the turn signals on. So I checked my terminals and noticed that my battery only has one ground point to the firewall next to the battery..My question; shouldn't there be more ground points?Where is a good point to...
So I just installed my new ecu with DSMlink, I had a few questions about some basic settings I was looking to change.What is the difference between "coolant" and "high coolant" for the stock 2g boost gauge?I also set both fans to stay one all the time.Is there any other small changes I...
So I have been trying to go to MOD for the last two years but always miss it do to LIFE! This year, I am determined to make it out "Fo Sho!"Could anyone that's been before give me some tips on what to expect?Mitsubishi Owner's Day 2012When: July 14, 2012
9:00am - 1:00pm...
I decided to pick up this intercooler from GodSpeed and wanted some opinions, I know most DSMers upgrade to a BIG FMIC but I wanted something small and keep the spool short.upgrades in my profile are up to dateGODSPEED TYPE M [IC-009] - $220.00 : GodSpeed Project, The Art of PerformanceI...
I'm thinking of cutting up my airbox to fit my 4' cone air intake.I'm going to have to smog my car real soon so I thought I would try to hide my aftermarket air filter under the oem air box, has any one ever tried this?I've seen this done before but I couldnt find anything with any details
I can't seem to get rid of this check engine light, I keep getting a p1105 code, which I thought was the fuel pressure solenoid.I already replaced the fps with a used one that I bought from another member here on the site.Since I have my boost gauge tapped into the fps, I unhooked my boost...
So today I went over to give my baby a car wash, and I started thinking.." maybe I should sell my GSX"Well I told my girlfriend this and she said "cool, sell the car and you could pay for our wedding!!"So I decided not to sell.... DSM4Vida
I'm looking at a set of rims that I might pickup. My question, will the rims mess with my suspension's geometry?this is the size I'm considering (17x9 5x114.3+25mm, 73 Hub)I'm not going to worry about tire size until I find the rim size I'm happy with, and then figure out what tire will...
I'm thinking of getting one of those high end security alarm systems, I was thinking of plugging the drivers side door handle key hole and just using my alarm to unlock my car. If I ever had to get in the car because of a dead battery I would just use the truck.. Any Ideas?thanks
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<img src="http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/raullags/rims.jpg" border="0" alt="Rims"></a>I would really like some info on these rims, I like the simple look that doesnt look G H E T T O :sneaky:THANKs
I was in the middle of wiring up my new boost gauge (old one got stolen :cry: )
I decided to tap into my stereos power when I noticed a plug that had a wire looped back into itself.I had never seen these cables before since it was buried in the mess of wiresSo I unplugged the LOOP wire and...
can any one help me with this damned Check engine light codes?The scanner says I have 4 codes but only shows two errors
P0141 - Rear o2
P1105 - Fuel Pressure SolenoidI thought if I just plugged in the BCS I wouldn't get a CEL??Whats the rear o2? where is it?Here is what I saw in...
I installed a Greddy RS BOV I bought used but everytime I let off the boost, it flutters.. and my RPM dips pretty low. is this normal?PS I also saw that my boost gauge wasnt working, I think the source hose came loose (BOOST LEAK!)<iframe width="420" height="315"...
I have an ebay strut bar in my engine bay that connects both struts with a single bar. I just came accross a few DSMs that have caught fire after the batterys positive post touches the strut bar.I need ideas to cover this part of the start bar to prevent any fires :pray:im not as...
I just bought a Glowshift cluster gauge pod, I had a few questions about the installation, is this just an overlay or will have I have to remove the stock cluster cover?95-99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Gauge Cluster
Over the labor day weekend, some thives helped them selfs to some things in my car..Seats and Brackets
Boost gauge and housing
REAR VIEW MIRRORthe rear view mirror had a RAZO Extended mirror ontop of it, I guess the RETARDED BUTT Cracks didnt know this and just decided to take the...
anyone ever bought anything from racer-union.com?I need seat brackets and they have a pretty good pricenoone? I guess I will be going in blind, I will post results.I'm looking to buy brackets for my aftermarket seats, mine got stolen over the labor day weekend. They took both the...
I was in the middle of an all black convert from tan/black in my 97 GSX, I found a pair if door panels on craigslist :hellyeah:the set came off a Eclipse Spyder, I'm thinking a 1999 model.everything seemed to fit okay until I acutally tried installing the door panels, they wont stay on...
a coworker of mine is having issues with his galants ECU, they keep telling him that he needs a ECU from the dealership.. is there any way to flash his ECU back to stock?
I just got my issue of Super Street today and saw this article
"10 Project cars under 10K"
over half the story covers crankwalk.. wtf they finally get a DSm on the mag and half of the info covers the C WORD!1<img src="http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m82/raullags/NewBitmapImage-2.jpg"...
Quick question about fitment, will shocks and struts from a GST fit in a GSX?in other words will Tokico Illumina Shocks & Eibach Sportline from a GST fit in my GSX? I search aournd and found that the AWD rears are abit stiffer due to the drivetrain, but since the Illumina shocks are adj I...
I will be going to my first MOD this year, just woundering if there was anything I need to know before I go? Should I bring a wad of cash and 3 passports? :D
I'm looking to install a tow hitch in my GSX, I need a way to carry two bikes without having to install a roofrack, altho I might end up getting a roofrack to carry other things.I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with tow hitchesthanks