What did you do to your DSM today?

[chrisman287]

Mixing up some paint. This is a mix of a few colors and flakes. Starting the bodywork soon

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[jdxnc]

Made it's first test drive in over 18 months!

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[Stapl3]

Peak DSM right there. Any behavioral notices with the 16v?

 

[jdxnc]

Peak DSM right there. Any behavioral notices with the 16v?

The fueltech did pretty good on adjusting to it, I had to pull a little fuel at idle, it was still able to compensate enough on it's own but it was nearing the limits.

 

[Ludachris]

This shot looks soooooo good:

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If only you had used a more "elegant" hood prop solution. I know, I know... because race car.

 

[diambo4life]

How much do you drive this car on the street now? Or plan to? @jdxnc Looks killer!

 

[Canadian_CD9A]

May have finally got the wheels I want for my Evo. In an ideal world it would have 16x8 5x114.3 Regamasters but they are very hard to come by and $3,000+ when they do.

Anyway, I like the 15x6 Evo 2/3 GSR OZ Crono on the Evo 1/2 RS like my car. They’re just a bit weak on size and offset, and won’t clear my Cobalt SS Brembos. Catalogs say to go up in size, there is a 16x6.5 +45 and 17x6.5 +45 in 4x114.3 for the Evo (barf). To get 16x7 +30/35 or 16x8 +38, it has to be 4x100 or 5x100. A 17x8 and 17x9 are available but they are 20+ pound tanks and would make my car look like a donk.

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I found a used set for sale in Japan that isn’t in any of the books - 16x7 +40 - but the bolt pattern isn’t specified. It’s easy to dismiss them since everything for sale in 16” right now is 5x100, but I noticed the bolt pattern extends wider on these. I dug and found record of an old Suzuki Swift with this spec (which is a 5x114.3 car), so they are indeed 5x114.3 wheels, and the width and offset are right in my fitment wheelhouse. So after buying the set (and another stray 16x7 +40), I now have a previously unknown set of 16x7 OZ Cronos that will look right at home after refinishing, and cost less than a single Regamaster wheel. A true OEM+ solution that mimics the original, but better in every way. Keep your eyes peeled out there, sometimes the right answer is right under your nose.

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[mgxxiv]

Putting GSC beehive spring in, cleaning up the engine bay, doing as much rust removal from brackets and things like that as I can. Replaced all coolant hoses with a kit I found from ebay, they were pre-bent silicone hoses. Just had to trim the lengths a little, but they fit great.

 

[jdxnc]

This shot looks soooooo good:

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If only you had used a more "elegant" hood prop solution. I know, I know... because race car.

haha, I know, that's killing me, my past struts no longer work with the billet hinges. I haven't given up on them yet, just other priorities.

 

[Ludachris]

haha, I know, that's killing me, my past struts no longer work with the billet hinges. I haven't given up on them yet, just other priorities.

Oh I know how it goes, just giving you shit because that photo is so bad ass.

 

[jdxnc]

How much do you drive this car on the street now? Or plan to? @jdxnc Looks killer!

It's been a dedicated racecar for 3-4 years now. I'm in my mid 40's with the back of a 60 year old and honestly I don't have much desire to street drive a rattily turbo stick shift car anymore.

Oh I know how it goes, just giving you shit because that photo is so bad ass.

As much as I hate AI, it does have a use in this instance.

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[GzusEclipse98]

May have finally got the wheels I want for my Evo. In an ideal world it would have 16x8 5x114.3 Regamasters but they are very hard to come by and $3,000+ when they do.

Anyway, I like the 15x6 Evo 2/3 GSR OZ Crono on the Evo 1/2 RS like my car. They’re just a bit weak on size and offset, and won’t clear my Cobalt SS Brembos. Catalogs say to go up in size, there is a 16x6.5 +45 and 17x6.5 +45 in 4x114.3 for the Evo (barf). To get 16x7 +30/35 or 16x8 +38, it has to be 4x100 or 5x100. A 17x8 and 17x9 are available but they are 20+ pound tanks and would make my car look like a donk.

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I found a used set for sale in Japan that isn’t in any of the books - 16x7 +40 - but the bolt pattern isn’t specified. It’s easy to dismiss them since everything for sale in 16” right now is 5x100, but I noticed the bolt pattern extends wider on these. I dug and found record of an old Suzuki Swift with this spec (which is a 5x114.3 car), so they are indeed 5x114.3 wheels, and the width and offset are right in my fitment wheelhouse. So after buying the set (and another stray 16x7 +40), I now have a previously unknown set of 16x7 OZ Cronos that will look right at home after refinishing, and cost less than a single Regamaster wheel. A true OEM+ solution that mimics the original, but better in every way. Keep your eyes peeled out there, sometimes the right answer is right under your nose.

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I remember seeing that there was an OZ outlet somewhere close to the border of New York and Canada, would it be unreasonable to assume that they can order wheels from OZ of Japan? Or at least provide you with some information on the specific wheels you’re inquiring for, assuming they don’t deal exclusively with OZ of Italy.

 

[Canadian_CD9A]

I remember seeing that there was an OZ outlet somewhere close to the border of New York and Canada, would it be unreasonable to assume that they can order wheels from OZ of Japan? Or at least provide you with some information on the specific wheels you’re inquiring for, assuming they don’t deal exclusively with OZ of Italy.

Like most things on earth, OZ’s best offerings, in my opinion, were in the 90s and aren’t available new anywhere. The original Crono (especially Magnesio) and their original Rally wheel are high water marks for wheel design. I’m not a fan of anything they produce now, and almost nobody makes a cool, period correct 16” wheel anymore.

 

[GzusEclipse98]

Like most things on earth, OZ’s best offerings, in my opinion, were in the 90s and aren’t available new anywhere. The original Crono (especially Magnesio) and their original Rally wheel are high water marks for wheel design. I’m not a fan of anything they produce now, and almost nobody makes a cool, period correct 16” wheel anymore.

I was a big fan of OZ’s Superleggera as it was the wheel on the Eclipse from NFS Underground, so i was sad to learn it was replaced in ‘07 by the Ultraleggera, which for the most part looks similar until you put them side by side and see the differences. Konig’s Hypergram looks way more closer to OZ’s Superleggera than OZ’s own successor imo

 

[chrisman287]

I now have a previously unknown set of 16x7 OZ Cronos that will look right at home after refinishing, and cost less than a single Regamaster wheel.

I think my friend has a set on his Evo IV

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[Canadian_CD9A]

I think my friend has a set on his Evo IV

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Appears to be the 17x7 or 17x8. Very nice car!

 

[Capt Obvious]

I have a single 17x8.5 OZ Monte Carlo that fits my car perfect. I would give anything to find three more.

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[TheDude236]

I got my Eclipse some of the coolest transmission fluid around by installing an alternator in a friends car. IDK if these cans are dated or not, but this is some sealed Mitsu OEM ATF.
In truth, the fluid will most likely just sit and look pretty, but I am pretty curious if the fluid is still usable despite sitting sealed this long.

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[pauleyman]

May have finally got the wheels I want for my Evo. In an ideal world it would have 16x8 5x114.3 Regamasters but they are very hard to come by and $3,000+ when they do.

Anyway, I like the 15x6 Evo 2/3 GSR OZ Crono on the Evo 1/2 RS like my car. They’re just a bit weak on size and offset, and won’t clear my Cobalt SS Brembos. Catalogs say to go up in size, there is a 16x6.5 +45 and 17x6.5 +45 in 4x114.3 for the Evo (barf). To get 16x7 +30/35 or 16x8 +38, it has to be 4x100 or 5x100. A 17x8 and 17x9 are available but they are 20+ pound tanks and would make my car look like a donk.

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I found a used set for sale in Japan that isn’t in any of the books - 16x7 +40 - but the bolt pattern isn’t specified. It’s easy to dismiss them since everything for sale in 16” right now is 5x100, but I noticed the bolt pattern extends wider on these. I dug and found record of an old Suzuki Swift with this spec (which is a 5x114.3 car), so they are indeed 5x114.3 wheels, and the width and offset are right in my fitment wheelhouse. So after buying the set (and another stray 16x7 +40), I now have a previously unknown set of 16x7 OZ Cronos that will look right at home after refinishing, and cost less than a single Regamaster wheel. A true OEM+ solution that mimics the original, but better in every way. Keep your eyes peeled out there, sometimes the right answer is right under your nose.

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I am a sucker for 5 star wheels and worse if they're white. I need these.

 

[Justin DuBois]

I have a single 17x8.5 OZ Monte Carlo that fits my car perfect. I would give anything to find three more.

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AI is becoming my favorite way to locate hard to find stuff

• eBay Motors: Check eBay Motors regularly. Sellers frequently list mismatched pairs or single replacement wheels. You can also set automated alerts for "OZ Monte Carlo 17". [1, 2]
• WheelPrice: Search through WheelPrice, a platform explicitly tailored to used and vintage wheels. It aggregates private seller listings from across the globe. [1]
• Facebook Marketplace: Search local and nationwide listings. Look into niche groups like Classic Wheel Sales or 90s Tuner Parts. Mismatched sets often pop up here at discounted rates. [1, 2]

 

[babyviper]

You should look up C6 Corvette on white regamasters. I saw one at an event I went to recently. They look so nice.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Spent all day in the garage today moved harness near shifter cables, 95 percent of engin bay stuff done now. Wiring interior tommorow, hood is being made still .

 

[chrisman287]

Sanding these babies down

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[Capt Obvious]

Finally out of the garage for the first time in like 18 months. Had to move my Bandit outside for some air also.

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[Anthony Hornback]

Sanding these babies down

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man I love this! I want to see some more y2k style cars