1. The window trim above the driver's side window. You know, the bit that always fades and warps in the sun. 2. The Mitsu badge for the front bumper cover of a 2ga (it's smaller than the 2gb badge). 3. The Mitsu sticker that goes on the hatch.Would love to track these down but also don't want...

I've never seen blue leather and I've been into DSMs since 2005. Could be gray and the camera is playing tricks but seems blue to me.

Thanks for reading. Here's what I'm after:1) Must be Saronno red (it's the bright red that's pretty common). 2) Must be a manual. 3) Must be a 2gb. 4) Must have either the tan/black or black/grey interior (so just not a full grey interior). 5) Must be a driver. Not too clean, not a shell. 6)...

Hey guys,I need a roof rack for my 2g so I can carry my bicycle (large frame hybrid). I need something that'll fit such a small car as well as something that won't mar the paint/window trim. And of course I'm trying to get everything I want for the lowest price possible. I'll only have the...

On the driver's side fender, there's a bolt that will not budge. It's one of the bolts that holds on the front bumper. It's very rusted. I've spent multiple attempts trying to pull it out (busted nut off) with PB blaster and vice scripts and nothing works. So I thought I could weld a nut on the...

Hey,The previous owner caught the bumper on a parking cement bumper thing. When she backed up, it tweaked the bumper causing a crack and a wave to appear in the center. How can I fix this? Could I heat it up, attach a few wood clamps and hope it stays? Or should I attach wood clamps and then...

Hey all,My '99 has a lot of little cosmetic things I'd like fixed:2" crack and a scrape on front bumper side skirts need repainted a little strut tower surface rusta few other little thingsThe car is a '99 NT. Obviously I can't spend too much money but if anyone knows of someone who's...

Hi guys,My ball joint broke and sent the wheels careening into the front fenders. One fender is tweaked (will try to fix - need to research more on that surely someone has done it for a 2g) and the other fender is fine. But the side skirt blocks - for lack of a better term - are smashed in. I...

I'm thinking about moving to Mexico for a year - maybe more. I looked on a few Mexican car sites and it seems like there are a few DSMs down there. They seem to sell for about the same price as in the States. I may get one when I'm down there, not sure.Anyway, is anyone from Mexico? Are there...

I pulled the seats out of my '99 10th Anniversary Edition Eclipse the other day. After unbolting, when I pulled up on the drivers side seat, it wouldn't come. I looked closer and that's because one of the two wiring harnesses was actually plugged into the seat.When I reinstalled the seat, I...

My SRS light is on constantly. I decided to disconnect the battery (negative cable). I then waited a day and unplugged the SRS ECU and plugged it back in. I doubt this will fix my light but it's worth a shot.Just to be sure, I'm okay to reconnect the battery, aren't I? I didn't trip some SRS...

How can I make them look new again? I tried wetsanding with 2000 grit I believe but that made them seem worse. Brasso worked well but I want to know if there's a better option than even that.I know they came hazed-looking from the factory. But I just want to get them as good as possible.

I mayyy be driving from the States to Guatemala. I have a clutch that slips (rarely but it does) and bad rings. The car is really driveable though. What if I stopped on my way to Guatemala (or did it in Guatemala) and got my car fixed - rebuilt bottom end and new clutch?I've read living in...

I'm kind of depressed as I write this. Please excuse my monotone.I have a nonturbo 2g. It has 169,000 miles. It's a 10th anniversary edition with a manual transmission - rare combination. Interior is 7/10 (just some decent wear on the leather seats). The exterior is about the same. Rust is...

Story time…It was a few days before Christmas. I decided to change my transaxle fluid because I wanted to check it off my list before the end of the year. It was cold. I was cold. I hurried through the task. What I did was I jacked the car up in the front, drained and filled the fluid. In...

Howdy everyone,I have a 420a with a manual transmission. I read somewhere on this forum that disabling the neutral safety switch for starting is easier on the throw out bearing. Is this true? I love doing things to make my DSM last longer. If there are any benefits to be gained by disabling...

Hey so I just found out a factory roof rack was an option for at least the 2g Talons. $185 and made my Thule, I believe. Does anyone have one? Do you have any pictures of it mounted on the car? Want to sell it? Thanks!

When I set my ebrake, I get a sqeaking sound from the passenger rear of the car. Sounds like the cable is just super dry. I jacked the car up to lube the cable. The cable is in a closed system so I couldn't spray any PB blaster anywhere to solve the issue. But I was just watching Mighty Car...

I'm just curious. My car doesn't have them and it's bone stock. I'm 99% sure the answer is no...

I took off my door mirror assembly because the motor makes noises but doesn't actually move the mirror. The mirror and housing are now sitting on my desk. I don't know how to go about breaking it open. Do I pry the mirror off or do I come in from where it bolts onto the car? I don't want to...

I searched and couldn't find any info.My power door mirrors only work part of the time. I bought the car this way.Either nothing happens when I press the switch, the mirrors move fine, or I hear the motors turning but the mirrors themselves don't budget. Most of the time, the motors run but...

Could anyone change the color of this car to like a bright green or bright blue? Changing the color of the wheels to something shocking would be cool as well. I'm thinking of building an outrageous looking track car. Basically a hybrid between the car above and a 911 GT3 RS. Know what I mean?I...

I've had this idea rattling around in my head. I kind of want to build just a completely off-the-wall 2g. Just bonkers. Crazy. I want it to look like a 10-year-old drew it in his notebook. He'd his friends it's his future car and it'll go 300MPH! I want it to look like a crazy car you would find...

My Eclipse is in storage for the winter. It sits in the garage on a trickle charger. About once a month I start her up, get her to normal operating temperature, play with the power accessories to see they still work, and then shut it off.I'm wondering...Should the transmission be ran through...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-Mitsubishi-Eclipse-GST-ORIGINAL-OWNER-/141522896323?_trksid=p2054897.l4275What's the story? I figured he would have it forever. Is he having a kid and needs a real backseat?

I have a '99 Eclipse GS. Factory single CD and tape deck in head unit.I burned a few CD-R's and CD-RW's. The CD-R's work fine, the CD-RW's get ejected right away. I've read most car stereos won't read CD-RW's. I guess DSMs are no exception.Can any DSM stereo play them? I'm pretty bummed...

Foreward:First off, I'm a huge Anniversary Edition fanboy. Reason being, I get the similar gorgeous styling of a GSX but the fuel mileage (better mpg and no need for premium) of a GS. The AE's are unique and I've always liked cars that are set apart from others.There isn't much info. out...

Thanks for stopping by my thread!So when I'm cruising down the highway I'll occasionally come across railroad tracks. I'll slow down to about 40mph, go over them, and then get a sqeaking/popping noise from the drivers side rear for the next few miles. For the next couple of miles every tiny...

So I get 89 octane fuel sort of for free. My family's corporation purchases it in bulk and I sometimes get some free of charge.I've done the research and it seems it would be fine to run in a 4g63t I would just lose MPG and performance.If I'm okay with those setbacks can I go ahead and...

Alrighty, so I went to change my transaxle fluid.I jacked the car up in the front, crawled under and let out the old fluid, capped and moved to the fill plug. I began pumping new fluid into the fill hole. If I understood the factory service manual correctly, the transmission has accepted...

I was changing the fuel filter on my 420a. I unbolted everything from the filter except the pre-filter fuel line (line on rear of filter). PB Blaster and 20 minutes wasn't enough to budget the bolt loose. I put a lot of force on the line and ended up kinking the metal fuel line pretty badly...

I saw some A.C. outlets in a '95 GS posted on eBay.I've never seen it before. Almost looks factory.Link to car:http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271330298208&item=271330298208&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466Selling in a few minutes.

I'm shopping around for the cheapest liability only insurance policy sold.It seems the nationwide average is somewhere between $40-$60 per month. Seems high.List your year, trim level, and other details and let's see what our DSM's cost to insure!

Would someone please be able to re-create this paint color in Paint, Photoshop, whatever, and give me the custom color code?I'm trying to do it but I just can't quite figure out the exact color. I've gotten close but no tomato.Can someone please help?Thank you!<a...

A 420a without FI is slow, we all know that. So rather than denying the slowness, I want to embrace it! :thumb:I spoke with this guy about a year ago who was selling his Eclipse. I asked about what mpg he saw with the car (to tell if he beat the heck out of it). He said about 50 mpg and...

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/420a-bolt-tech/351793-recommended-transmission-fluid-my-95-eclipse-gs-dealer.html#post152010595Based on Bullett's knowledge, I am going to run Amsoil Synchromesh full synthetic 5w-30 MTF. However, it's hard to swallow $42 for 3 quarts of AMSOIL. Is there an...

I need to find 'Amsoil Synchromesh full synthetic 5w-30 MTF'. The only place I can find that sells it is direct on the website. NAPA and O'Riley's don't carry any of their oils. I really don't want to pay $40 (plus tax/shipping!) for the three quarts I need. The 420a tranny requires 2.1...

I'm looking to keep my 2g for a long time and that means having it when I have kids. I know it is possible to fit a car seat but how well do you make it work?Please post pictures!

I'm talking about the relays on the drivers side of the firewall. I need to disconnect them for my compression check. I have pushed in on the plastic tab on the front side and pulled downward and they will not budge. I don't want to bend up the metal fastener trying to get them out. Am I...

Thanks for stopping in!After I replaced my head gasket on my 420a, I turned the car on and three odd things happened.1) The front wipers went on at max speed and would not go off2) The SRS light came on3) Temperature Gauge is not registeringThe wipers stopped and haven't come...

I recently removed my coolant temp. sensor from my thermostat housing when I took off the head to address the head gasket. I broke the wire leading to the sensor but put on a new connector. The dash needle doesn't read anything. I used a tester and put the positive needle on the sensor and...

Hi,I have smoke coming from my exhaust after about 5 minutes of idling or driving. I recently did a head gasket change so I have many theories on what the problem may be. While I was eyeing little problems under the engine, I noticed the hose that goes from the throttle body nipple (right...

Car: 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Regency ElitePros: Very comfortable, great cruiser, great mpg. I recently went through and did all maintenance ie: belts, hoses, fluids. Within past two years water pump, radiator, crank angle sensor, intake manifold gasket, and fuel pump have been replaced. The...

Everyone is okay. It was only at about 20mph. A woman tried getting in my lane with no notice and literally bashed sides with me while crossing an intersection. My drivers side is really torn up.My car will be totaled for sure. Progressive insurance (her company) is having me get the car...

As the title states, I recently changed my head gasket ('99 420a). I spent hours and hours researching, posting my questions to the forums, and buying all the recommended parts*. I got everything back together and started the car.It started great and idle was very smooth. It was rough...

Recently I put a new head gasket in my '99 420a. While doing so I replaced many parts including thermostat, thermostat gaskets, temperature gauge sensor, and fan switch sensor. Now my dash temperature gauge doesn't read anything after running the engine for minutes. The fans kick on after...

So always in the past when I bleed brakes I just have someone push the brakes and I loosen the bleed nipples in proper order. You know the drill. My brakes have always felt normal.When I reading on PopMechanics the other day, they said to stick a clear plastic hose on the end of the nipple...

Here’s the skinny:I recently threw the car up on the lift and replaced a bunch of cooling related items. The temp gauge sensor (and wire since I broke it), fan sensor, and thermostat. How do I tell if things are not working properly and the engine is overheating? I ran the car for a few...

'99 420a.I'm throwing on a new alternator belt and I have it on and all bolts are on. The belt is appropriately tight but the back bolt that has its head facing the firewall is not torqued very tight. The FSM says 40 lbs. I believe and I'm probably around 20. When I attempt to torque it...

Hello DSMTuners!Last month, I had been dealing with my first head gasket and timing belt change on my humble 420a. You guys have been a great help with the process (just shy of helping me hold wrenches)! So I would hate for any of you helpful ladies and gents to get hurt.I was...