An obnoxious looking tail-pipe probably means it looks like a massive fart pipe. It also tips off the cops. Having a subdued looking exhaust, or painted black sometimes helps.http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/emissions-tickets-in-california.407815/page-2#post-152647287Or you could do a stock...
Interested in meeting some local guys.Here's my build:http://www.dsmtuners.com/dsm-profiles/shaved-engine-bay-6yr-2g-tsi-build-for-high-hp.11782/Through numerous health issues after serving in Iraq, buying a house, learning the hard away about cheap parts(when you're new to...
Thanks for the constructive criticism.I lowered the price a bit, I do have receipts & paperwork showing all the work & parts. I've been busy with job & relocating so I never had time to race it on a track or put it on a dyno. I did run it on the street & had a bit of fun whooping on some...
Hey, everyone.I'm new to the area. Due to health concerns & life changes I gotta sell off my car.It's had a lot of hard work & very nice parts put into it. I hate to see it go, but I'm just not in a position to go further in debt.Not in a big rush to sell, not interested in parting out...
I would definitely say it was a "learning experience." They did good work, but I think most machine shops want you to go through them to buy parts. They try to tell you what YOU should do. They also told me I was "overbuilding my engine." Which pissed me off. I mean what do they care they are...
You sound very knowledgable, but like others have stated & I have experienced the Autozone, checkers, etc, alternators suck! I don't know why they are allowed to sell such a sub-par part. You either fork out the money for a good one (i.e. OEM Mitsu), or NAPA or Carquest sell better aftermarket...
I would first determine for SURE! where its leaking from. I like using the UV Dye & black light from local auto parts store (i.e. autozone, O'Reilly, Checkers, Pep Boys, etc), just call around & see who has one, it's becoming the standard to carry them now.You just dump in the dye, run your...
Look online on Youtube on how to check your car out for electrical problems, also do you have a DMM(Digital Mulit-Meter)?-Check the battery & turn the selector to "DC" (Direct Current) the battery should be 12.6Volts to be fully charged.-then turn your Multi-Meter to the OHMS tab &...
My friend had a whining noise with his car, but everything shifted fine, etc. The noise was coming from the front of the car, he thought it was a tranny, but turned out it was the TURBO GOING! If the whining noise corresponds with your engine RPMS, could be an oil pressure problem & your turbo...
There is also a nifty tool you can get at NAPA & other places, that makes bleeding your coolant system very easy.Check this out:YouTube - How To Bleed A Cooling SystemI've used this method, it seems to work the best.
Hey thanks for getting back to me.My friend used them & said they do good work. I was just pissed that all of them try to get you to buy parts through them, I understand they are in it to make money, but I did research & stayed up late picking my own parts.Using Geddes now, they are...
I am having an engine built & this is my first time dealing with a machine shop. It will be a learning experience.A few people on here have used "Geddes." Angelo & Jake both went to SAM (School of Automotive Machinists)
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Welcome to the world of DSM's. I'm local also, hit me up if ya need any advice, been messing with them for awhile & have a few friends who are knowledgable also.Always good to meet other people.
Thanks for the size info.I have been having NO luck, tried all the local machine shops, hydraulic line fabrication shops, etc.I guess I will just order it offline.
Wow! I just came across your thread, really wish I was near you. I'm surprised no one has taken you up on that offer.Good luck, people sure are missing out.