Up for sale:
- ECMLink v3 setup: $450
v3 chip, ECMLink OBD to USB cable, clutch cut line- 91-94 AWD Turbo DSM EPROM ECU (socketed): $269
This ECU was rebuilt, socketed and tested by Tom Dorris at ECM Tuning two months ago (replaced caps, EPROM conversion, socketed). MD166260 91-94 EPROM...
The reason there is toe change is because the tie rod and the lower control arm do not travel in the same arc. This happens because the tie rod and lower control arm are different lengths and have different mounting points on the chassis. Being able to adjust the static height of the tie rod at...
Hi guys,Price range would be $350-400 USD for my kit. Considering the AMS Bump Steer Kit for the Evo 7-10 is ~$500 and DOES NOT include tie rods (just heim joints, boots, studs, washers and adapter) I think that is a decent price. On top of that, I'm paying what everyone else would pay for...
Would there be any interest in a Bump Steer Correction kit for the 1g, very similar to the ones I've made for the Evo 1-3? I have made two kits: one that is used with an un-corrected roll center (standard ball joints) and one that is used with a corrected roll center (extended ball joints). The...
Rick,
Thank man. I spent two seasons in Vail (05-06, 07-08) and had some awesome times. I cant wait to move back to CO. I'm staying with a couple of old roomates and theyve been saying the same thing for the most part (although they had a pow day yesterday :)). Honestly, ANYTHING is better than...
Awesome work Rick! Bilsteins is a great company and make a superior product for sure. Would love to see some more pics! And those mounting ears should be just fine: .375" wall tubing plus the .25" ears should easily support the likes of a DSM. I certainly dont think any AGX or GR2 has anywhere...
It is possible to weld to a steel casting, but it requires pre-heating and proper filler rod. If not properly prepped and welded you are guranteed to have weld failure, and possible your casting will crack. Also, you need to know the specific makeup of the cast steel in question (i.e. amount...
Thanks for the compliments!I actually bought the reamer but decided it was a smarter choice to simply turn the $10 heim adapter than to ream the nearly impossible to come by early evo knuckles. This also meant I could sell the tie rods/adapters as a kit and not require the buyer to also...
I have tried to run the pinto style 7*/ft taper tie rod to heim adapter but the adapter taper is too large. The mitsu taper is very very close to 7*/ft (closer to 6*) but the heim adapter small end is barely smaller than the mitsu knuckle's large end. I am having a few heim adapters machined...
A cage is a safety device FIRST. As a by product, inherent in it's design, it also adds chassis rigidity along with a significant amount of weight. As long as you are not doing wheel to wheel racing or reaching speeds of 150+mph, a harness bar (4 pt) to a 6 point cage is sufficient. As soon as...
^^Those arms look pretty good^^For anyone that cares about proper design, eliminating compliance from the LCA's, adjusting caster the right way, adjusting roll center using interchangable ball joints, and widening track width properly then these arms are for them. Even if these arms did...
FYI - These arms fit the Evo1-3 and are EXTREMELY similar to the 1g lca's. They're made in New Zealand by Racefab. They cost mucho $$$ but they are designed properly. If you are serious about road racing or autocross then these are the arms for you.For more pics check out their...
^^+1^^In fact, some sanctioning bodies frown upon the use of TIG'd 4130 cages. Some argue that the heat treated properties of the 4130 change when you TIG weld it, actually altering the internal grain structure of the metal itself. This is dangerous with such thin (in comparison to DOM...
What happened to "vert top is faster..."???JK man! Congrats. It's good to see proper aero on a dsm. Your team and yourself are extending the limits of what a dsm is capable of, thats for damn sure. It gives the rest of the dsm world something to strive for. Good luck next season; hope to see...
Maybe I'm missing something here, but how does welding the ball joint sleeve in at different angles produce 7 degrees camber and 10 degrees caster? Please ellaborate.Pete
Well, there was a little bit of cutting involved. The original ball joint hole is too small for the sleeve so I cut it in half and opened it up slightly (forming a "C" shape on the end of the lca) until the flanged sleeve fit in snug. Then I welded the flanged sleeve on and added two pieces of...
I was going to mention something about this, but everyone continued to say K727. The K727's are HUGE and they're the Chrysler style LOWER screw in ball joint. For this we want the K772 Chrysler style UPPER screw in ball joint, prefferably with the extended ball joint stud. Same goes for the ball...
This thread is getting ridiculous.I love 1g's and you can make them competitive, but you will have a hell of a time doing it. That has been my stance from the beginning. I never said Macpherson cannot be competitive. Obviously not because Evo's were among the opponents the 1g will be classed...
Is Redline Time Attack NOT national level enough for you?!? It is probably the most recognized road racing event in the country right now. Gixxer Drew has been owning the FWD Modified West class for two years. From a handling perspective the 2g is much better than the 1g. Double a-arm trumps...
I think the point of this thread is if a dsm can be competitive, not if you love them or not. I think this website is dedicated to people who love these cars. It's what makes us feel good. I LOVE dsm's and have spent the better part of 5 years working on them and making them perform better. I...
"NO, no, no, no No Lloyd! I say we STAY HERE, we HUNT FOR JOBS, and we keep saving our money for the WORM STORE!"Theres a joke on the GRM forums: "'Miata' is the ultimate answer to any automotive question." Basically, if you want a competitive car on the cheap, get a Miata. Competitive on a...
The 3sx rear brakes are actually a smaller diameter than that of the 1g.The more brake up front, the more load it takes off the rear. Like underradar said, the rear brakes don't get that hot. To me, this translates to: "if it ain't broke..."As you said, though, the logical path would be...
3sx.com makes a set of adjustable upper control arms. They were originally made for the 3000gt/Stealth, but because 1g rear suspensions are so similar they fit perfectly and offer far superior strength to the weak Ingalls arms. They also come with a male rod end/heim joint and a grease-able...
Man, that cage is sick. Those guys are good at what they do. I would say integrating the plug into the cage design would be a good thing. Just make sure the plug is as flush as possible so as not to disturb the airflow going over the roof (i.e. get rid of the lip on the forward side of the...
When road racing, most sanctioning bodies will require your windows be down and your sunroof closed or plugged for safety reasons. Like the excerpt above mentions, the best thing you can do is plug it and weld it.Torsional stiffness will increase dramatically with the installation of a roll...
YOU MOST DEFINITELY WILL NOT LEARN TO DRIVE BETTER IN A FASTER CAR. Starting out with a fast car is going to hide your mistakes as a driver. Look at the new GTR for example; any jerk with two feet could pilot that thing to a win.The reason I mention the miata is that it doesn't need to have a...
Sell the 2g's and get a miata. The miata will teach you car control on a level no other vehicle can for the money. You could sell the 2g's and have enough money to buy a miata and go to quite a few track days. Like GreenGSX said, it is ALL ABOUT SEAT TIME!!!! Ask anyone who road races and they...
For the price and considering that they're street tires, the XS and s.specs handle the track VERY well so you should be happy with either choice. However, I found the consistency of the XS to be better than that of the Star Specs. The XS' are very predictable and give great driver feedback; you...
Any reason you're stuck on the Star Specs? I have run both star specs and kumho ecsta xs on track and street and the kumhos are a better tire. You should really consider them.
The only thing you would have to watch out for with the evo shocks is the amount of travel they have compared to ours. I was actually thinking about trying to use the Ohlins shocks that came in my Evo 1 in my 1g but they are quite a bit shorter and have much less stroke. This is actually why...
You're going to have to run a little less offset than that because of the rear toe arms. You have to shave them down where they sandwich together. I ran 17x9 RPF1's at +27mm last year with 255/40/17 Kumho Ecsta XS (+35mm wheels but with an 8mm spacer) and there was minimal clearance between both...
Picked up a 92 Evo 1 RS shell with Ohlins adjustables and an incomplete 10 point cage. Rewired the entire thing with MilSpec wires and a fresh 1g ECU (already had Link). Just rebuilt my 6 bolt with 9.0:1 Wiseco's, Scat rods, and a built head. Having the shocks revalved and for higher rates as we...
I agree that it is hard to look at too many different gauges when you are on track, this is why I like the AEM gauges. They have the digital numbers as well as 24 led's that change from green to yellow to red when you start to get up to dangerous temps/pressures. I also have labels in large...
The BW 2 series turbos have always had my eye. I think I read somewhere that they might be a little large for a 2.0l on the track but for a 2.4 they may be a great turbo. I would love to hear from someone with a 2 series turbo chime in on this subject...
Good quality gauges are a must for any car that visits the track. They are essential to the health of your engine. I run AEM gauges in the following trim:AEM TruBoost Boost Controller/Gauge
AEM UEGO Wideband o2 Controller/Gauge
Oil Pressure
Oil Temp
Water Temp
VoltsI would recommend the volt...
Oh I love the rpf1's, I have 'em on my 1g! You can get evo wheels with tires for under $500, however. Rpf1's will run you about $250 a piece with shipping from tire rack, maybe a little less for smaller than 17x9 (whichI have and ordered from them) but you're still looking at over $1000 with...
I agree and thought you were simply saying it would not fit due to clearance issues on the control arms. Yes with this setup there will be quite a bit of fender mods seeing as how it will stick out a good 1/4" with a +27mm spacing. No intentions of insulting you or your knowledge of 2g's, you...
Did you guys even look at Martin's website? I know you say it will require fender rolling and rub, but that depends on offset and tire choice as well. Some tires are just fatter than others (such as the toyo r888). He has a calculator on the site with different wheel diameters, widths, and...
Sure they will.wheel_tire_fitment_FAQCheck this thread out too. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/handling-tech/230885-17-wheels-road-racing-2.htmlA lot of good stuff in these two links.
I use the heat reflective tape from DEI. I have my intercooler to throttle body pipes wrapped as well as my water pipe (the one that runs behind the turbo). I also have the heat reflective sheaths wrapping my radiator hoses (upper and lower). I would like to try some gold foil on the front of my...