What's up DSMTUNERS! It's been....years since I've participated, but that's okay. Life has been very busy! Some of you older guys may remember the screen name.I opened up my dream business in 2021. Check out wingmangarage.com and/or Wingman Garage on FB/Insta to see what I've been up to. I...
What’s up everyone. I need some help diagnosing a no start / Bad Misfire – and im sorry this is so long.Let me paint you the whole picture.Some of you may be following my build thread, in a nut shell, I bought a used motor, a stripped shell and basically have been putting a car together for...
Hello everyone. I need some help, guidance, etc.I recently assembled my 2.3 short block, and while everything went great, I realized I have a serious piston slap issue. So I started searching and doing what I could to see how I could remedy this as I cannot take the pistons back to Extreme PSI...
Well, the weekend didn’t go as planned, but I did get somewhere. If anyone has any insight on the below problems, PLEASE let me know.Right now, my biggest issue is thrust bearings/washers. Here’s what’s going on. My bearing set didn’t come with any thrust washers or thrust bearings, which is...
Whats up everyone.If you follow my build thread, you'll know that my GSX, Wendy, suffered a pretty epic engine failure. Ive decided to source a block/used motor and get her back to running. In an effort to keep everything as budget as possible, I was hoping to reuse my clutch setup...
I figured we should have a thread for everyone to post links to their videos, since there is already a photo thread. I saw a lot of people taking video. I spoke to a handful that said they were going to be putting together a big video after the weekend was over.This is a compilation I threw...
Whats up everyone.Who else is seriously excited for the ShootOut? This will be my first time attending. Its going to be a blast!Does anyone know if a video is going to be made for this year?
Hey guys!
Finally got my GSX up and running after a long winter build.Trying to get my hands dirty with ECMlink.Could some of you look at my logs and let me know what looks good/bad/ugly.
Im not even sure where to start. So here goes.Getting the car running for the season. She was down for the winter doing a clutch install and a 20g setup with External Gate.Everything was buttoned up and I went to start her for the first time.She ran very rough. AFR was pegged at idle...
Hello guys.Car Information:
1997 Eclipse GSX - 5 Speed
DSMlink V2.5
132k Miles
Healthy MotorScenario:
Took the car off the road in late October 2013. During the winter she underwent a Clutch install and a 20g install. Prior to the season ending the car was running great.So its been some...
When I bought my GSX, the 13g on it was blown, had play, wouldnt boost, etc. The car came with a 14b that needed a rebuild, so I had it rebuilt and once I installed it, I was not sure what to do with the 13g as it had almost zero value.Anyway....this is what it turned into...
Whats up guys.I recently picked up a complete, partially torn down 2g head for an absolute steal of a price.My idea was to do a stock and or mild build in my spare time. I have never worked on something like this before, so im very excited to get my hands dirty in some actual engine/head...
What's up guys.My buddy Justin and I are putting on my coil overs. And we broke this bold for the rear....figures.We went to a parts store. No luck.Dies anyone know what this piece is and/or what the bolt size and thread is?
Whats up guys.I have been reading a TON of threads on this issue. Not sure where to go next.This past weekend I replaced this:
- Blown 13g turbo (wouldnt make good boost)
- leaky cracked 2g exhaust manifold
- stock O2 housingWith this:
- Rebuilt 14b Turbo (set to wastegate pressure, have...
Hey guys I need some insight on my newly acquired GSX.During the last few days, ive had the clutch pedal "literally" just fall to the floor when I place my foot on it with barely any pressure.Once I pick it back up I can pump it a bit and I have full pedal.This usually only happens once or...
Whats up guys.I recently picked up my latest love...Ive NEVER been a huge fan of the wheel stripe look. The color matches the cars color though, which isnt a bad thing. The wheels/tires are literally brand new.What your your guys thoughts?
Whats up guys.
After 8 years of DSM love, which included two 1g, GST's, a Celica GT4 and four 2g GST's, I finally found a beautiful GSX.I picked her up for a steal.1997 Eclipse GSX
5-Speed
Black / Tan InteriorThis is my girl Wendy...Many more pictures to come.PLANS...
Well gentleman, after 8 long years, two 1g GSTs and four 2g GSTs, i've finally found a GSX. She is beautiful. CLEAN! Well maintained.I sold my last GST a few weeks ago. I planned on taking a little break from the DSM scene. I wanted to save up a bit and wait for a good condition AWD DSM. The...
Found this online, so im not taking credit for it.Thought my DSM family would enjoy it.Now this is a story all about how
My bearings got flipped-turned upside down
And I liked to take a minute just sit right there
And tell you how I used to mix and burn my gas and my air.In RVA...
The timing belt/components are not even 2 years old, and has MAYBE 5,000 miles on it.See video below.http://s285.beta.photobucket.com/user/awolo/media/2012-10-14_13-30-48_326_zps49549e7e.mp4.htmlI cranked the car over and let it run a for a few, then shut her back off and the "loose-ness"...
Well 1G guys, your dreams have come true....sort of...Does anyone play The Walking Dead Social Game, on Facebook? (awesome show BTW, highly recommend it)Well once you make it through Chapter 1 and get to chapter 2, at the main screen camp area in Atlanta, there is a Panda 1G DSM. About...
After partaking in 2 AutoX season im excited to start this season with this old girl.Now she does need some TLC and maintenance, but overall, the car runs very well and has a completely clean body.Anyway, here is my new baby the day I brought her home.Let the fun begin.AutoX Plans...
Here's the scoop.Induction/Exhaust:
16g Turbo - Minimal side to side, marginal in and out, shaft play.
Stock SMIC w/ stock piping.
Stock turbo-back exhaust.
Running stock boost. Have a vacuum line from waste gate to the J-Pipe.
Vacuum @ idle = 19/20
Vacuum @ decel = 22/23
So far i've only seen...
Whats up guys.I search and went through all 5 threads that came up. If I missed one, my bad.Has anyone installed an aftermarket keyless entry setup?Just looking for opinions and advice on the idea.
Whats up guys.Wanted to share with my DSM community that I popped the question last week.My girl of 3.5 years said yes.We are both very excited and happy as ever.Us a few weeks ago at a benefit.On our Cruise last week.
Whats up everyone.I have some wheels here, picked them up so cheap it wasn't funny. The current wheels on the car are not my style. I'm a 5 or 6 spoke guy.Wheels that came with the car below, going to be sold soon.Wheels i'm going to be painting below, going to be matched with a...
Well, im back.Anyway,
1996 Eclipse GSTBeen working on this car for a while. Thought the community should finally know.Clean titled, Florida car. Not a spec of rust on her.Thoughts?I'm actually looking at selling the Carbon Fiber hood. Just not my style. Same with the wheels...
Not sure if anyone else noticed, but some new Car Packs came out for Forza 4. One of them had a Galant VR4. I looked twice for a 1g, but they didn't have one.I was also pumped about the GT4 ST185 Alltrac they had added.
Whats up guys?A few of you may have seen this thread: http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/427961-3sgte.htmlI picked up the car last night, and she is a beauty!Her first bath!I'm very excited about this car, the platform and building it.Took her out last evening and gave her...
Whats up guys!Well I have come across a local enthusiast looking to get rid of his 1993 Toyota Celica AllTrac.I'm thinking about picking it up. Although, I don't know much about the platform besides that fact that its a bit rare.I'm sure a few of my DSM buddies have worked/dealt with them...
Whats up guys...I did do some searching, but there seems to be a lot of threads with CEL issues so it was hard to find.Anyway, My DSM's CEL has been coming on and every time I take it to have the codes scanned, no codes are shown.I'm not sure what else to do. After the light pops on...
As the states...after I drive my car and park it, the head lights will just come on, thus killing my battery.I have no idea why or how this is happening.They dont even turn off with the switch!Any help is greatly appreciated!!When I remove the Headlight fuse, the battery light comes on...
Well, shes got it, like many do...Thoughts? Suggestions?Im thinking of completely cutting our the spare tire bay and welding in a new metal floor. As far as the side spots go. Im not sure. Maybe just sand them down, spray with a lot of rusto spray and hope for the best...
Whats up guys...currently trying to bring my 2G back with some much needed TLC.Here's whats going on. The clutch is engaging differently at times, Im not sure what to do.System has a brand new Master cylinder and Slave cylinder, installed by previous owner.Any one of these scenarios can...
Whats up guys...Been working on my latest DSM...here's the scoop.Wide open throttle, the car makes maybe 13 pounds of boost, but the RPMs rise fast at first and then slow to almost a halt around, idk, 5k. There is a difference in this depending on what gear, but the idea is the same...
Ok ok ok...I'm sorry but I just cant hold my excitement in anymore!Leaving in about 30 min to go pick up my 5th (wow, 5 already) DSM.Ive been waiting and looking for months now, and I finally found a deal to jump on. Needs some work, but what DSM doesn't? haNo more details until I drive...
Whats up guys?I have been out of the game for about a year now. Graduated college and needed to get on out on my feet.Anyway, Ive been in the market for a DSM and I have been looking for a while now. My budget was up to 2k. I know that finding something nice and not beaten was going to be...
Whats up guys? Im back with my 4th DSM, and of course, there are issues.Seems like the oil leak that the previous owner had "fixed" is now back.There is an aftermarket oil pressure gauge in the car (seems to be really cheap). Only goes up to 80psi. At idle it reads around 20, when...
Whats up guys?I recently picked up my 4th DSM, a 1990 1G FWD Turbo.Anyway, it came with a logger all hooked up with softwar already installed.
The previous owner showed me a few things on it and what not.Im no idiot, but I really have no idea how to successfully "use" this thing...
So guys, im back in the DSM game!Picked up a 1990 Eagle Talon, converted to Eclipse.
165k on the body, about 20k on rebuilt motor, bored .020 over
New black paint, 2 tears old.
Very nice/clean interior.The GOOD:
- Data Logger
- ACT 2100
- Boost / Oil Pressure Gauges
- 16g w/ 2g...
Whats up guys, i've recently got back into the DSM game.Afte purchasing the car im starting to fix her up, wanna make her road worthy before i start modding...This is my 4th DSM, so im no newbie.Anyway, i found a broken suspension or steering part. But I cant for life of me, figure...
I was driving back to school from home today, its only a 50min drive when doing 75 mph. I was 25 miles into my trip and it was raining a little bit, when my car started shuddering and swerving all by itself.I force her over to the roadside, left her running, new it wasnt power train, since she...