my dsm

[BigSorn]

Well, it's been over a year since I've had it, so I though I's post a blog about my dream car.

I bought the car off ebay, just searching around looking for a dsm. I didn't know a thing about them, and I wanted a loud bov. Now I know better, and have alot more fun. Me and my dad went down to Colorado Springs to get the car. That's the farthest I've ever been from ND, and wow, that was a nice drive. The guy lived right in the bottom of the hills in Colorado Springs, and I had alot of fun test driving the car. The ride back sucked, because my dream car was 20 feet behind me, and I couldn't drive it. The car was completly stock when I bought it, and I know I wanted to mod it, but I didn't know how, and I didn't know what I wanted to do with it. Now, my goal is an ultimate street car. I really want to road race it, but being in North Dakota, there's not much for that here. So anyway, on with the car.

Current mods:
Apex'i N1 catback
Apex'i N1 Downpipe
HKS uicp
HKS SSQV
ported 1g exhaust manifold
MHI evo III 16g
ebay o2 dump
wally 255lph fuel pump
1000cc injectors afpr
DSMLINK
brand new 6 bolt!
polished crank
eagle rods
ross pistons
clevite bearings
new waterpump
new timing shit
cometic headgasket
arp headstuds
red paint on everything.
ACT 2600
XTC lightwieght flywheel
Old probe wheels painted gunmetal.


It hasn't been running since the middle of may, and I miss it alot. I'm hoping to get it done withing the next couple of weeks.

P.S. I know I'm a ricer for taking pictures of the muffler...But I spent a good chunck of money for it, so I wanted to see it.

 

[webconnect]

Why isn't it running?

 

[BigSorn]

spun a rod bearing.

so I'm putting the new 6 bolt in.

 

[xreaction122]

do the a pillar gauges bother you at all when your driving?
it seems really bright

 

[KPEclipse]

yessss rod bearing to the RESCUE!
I did the same thing, except mine was @ the track.

Seems you have alot under control. Only suggestion I have is if you have all that sweet stuff, why the *baby* snail? Not to say an E3 isn't a great turbo, it is, but with what you have, you can make WAYYYYY more power and have alot more fun with something that flows more.

Looks like a nice car thus far.

I think I've seen you around the holset threads, but if not, check them out.

I've had my dsm for about 4.5 years, and it's JUST getting to the point where I'm happy with it. Once I do this next turbo up, and the suspension, its paint, then change the oil, trans fluid, plugs, and water, and then do whatever it takes to make the car look as close to stock as possible.

For sometime over a year, I think you're doing well!

 

[BigSorn]

I wish I had the money to go bigger I'm only 16 and work part time.


Right now I'm saving up for a Twinscroll HTA 35R. I've been looking more into these holset threads, and They are looking more and more promising.

Last spring I had the dream of running a 10.xxx in the 1/4 mile, before I graduate highschool, but, that's a little hard being the poor kid that I am.

 

[BigSorn]

they are very bright, they don't bother ME much, but noone else likes them. My car came with 3 little switches under the radio, so I'm just going to wire them all in to that....someday.

any ideas for the 2 other switches?

 

[eclipsekid187]

maybe one for subs if your into that but seeing you wanna run 10's doubt you will have the weight of subs in the trunk so i dunno could be anything. Nitrous engage/purge switch possibilities are endless.. Good luck with the 6 bolt and the build. Thats the same age i bought my dsm only i worked full time because i took out such a big loan and my car made me spend all of it within 2 months of purchasing it

 

[BigSorn]

yeah, my parents borrowed me the money to buy the car, but it's all payed off now.

I just think it would be badass for a kid working part time in highschool to run a 10, even if it's a 10.9999999

 

[BigSorn]

oh, and of course I have an AEM UEGO Wideband.

 

[costas14]

u were 15 when u got the car?

 

[PhenomGSX]

My parents were begging me not to get my dsm, and here your parents give you the money to do it!

nice car though

 

[pimpnvance]

this is hilarious. I have a 93 awd talon and it looks identical to yours. Funny thing is ive got a rod knocking. I bought the car because i knew they where fast and yes i loved that greddy bov.oh and i trailered mine home too. Its just a big tease seeing it back there and beeing able to drive it.

 

[BigSorn]

yes, I was 15 when I got the car.

My parents were not to fond of the idea either, but I saved up and gave them a nice down payment

 

[BigSorn]

the red 91 tsi in the background of the 2nd picture is my parts car. guy put a brand spanking new 6 bolt in it, and never put it all back together.


my parents really hated me buying another broken down car though.

anyone who wants to come get the red car can have it!

 

[BigSorn]

I love how those 225's look from the back.


ugh I miss my car.