 Troubleshooting my 93 Eclipse (1G DSM) |
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 Mar 31 2008, 10:09 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather  Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26  |
Don't underestimate the POWER of the 1.8 liter SOHC Mitsubishi!!!
Behold1.8 Liter DSM fun A repost, but Oh so appropriate and funny. 
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Apr 1 2008, 07:12 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
Thanks for the memories, ODT!
-------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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Apr 1 2008, 12:45 PM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 30-June 07 From: Pekin IL Member No.: 1,184 |
Yeah the Srt4 just sits in the drive way... I can't wait to pick her up... But I think it just has the stock sub...
And yeah most of the time we meet then hang out for a bit then go get something to eat and then go on a cruise... Nothing to crazy just trying to have a little fun in boring ass central Illinois lol. And then once in a while I try and organize a somewhat big meet. Witch I had planed on doing something with this month but there is a lot going this month so I think I will wait until may... Also there are no plans for this weekend... yet... -------------------- Dakota D.|1995 Mitsu Eclipse GST
It's stock... |
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Apr 1 2008, 06:36 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Validating Posts: 365 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Mt. Sterling, IL Member No.: 60 |
That car looked familiar. that jbone/my old car?
btw jbone car lasted 185k on that tranny i stuck in it, gave it to my sis when i had my turbo model, and she sold it a few months back to someone that blew the tranny or rear seal out of it 2 days later. in case u were curious. got 70k out of a car that i paid $600 bucks for, and all i did was put tires and engine tune up.
-------------------- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Pretty daily driver
--------------------------------------- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX- Traded in, buhbye little buddy 1994 Plymouth Laser- 1.8 auto. 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse- GS auto. RIP 12/5/02 |
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Apr 1 2008, 07:46 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
Yeah. Got plates today so I got to drive her for a little while.
Seems like I have a few "Problems that need addressing" First of all, I get some pretty sad grinding into 1st and Reverse sometimes... inconsistently audible though. Also, temperature drops considerably at speeds above 45mph (New thermostat maybe?) Since it's getting warm outside, I'm going to be putting a heavier oil in (10W30) Also, I killed it up by Micheal's in Washington because the kid behind me was on my bumper. Pissed, I started it and dumped the clutch at 3500 and ran it straight through 1st to 6k RPM and shifted. Then my CEL came on... what gives? When I restarted the car, it goes away for a split second and comes back. Between the loudest stereo and loudest exhaust in town, it was definitely a head turner. Lol. -------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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Apr 1 2008, 08:33 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
CEL sounds like maybe and o2 sensor. hook a logger up to it and check it
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Apr 1 2008, 11:02 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 19-September 02 From: New Baden, IL Member No.: 7 |
QUOTE (90GSX @ Apr 1 2008, 06:36 PM) That car looked familiar. that jbone/my old car? btw jbone car lasted 185k on that tranny i stuck in it, gave it to my sis when i had my turbo model, and she sold it a few months back to someone that blew the tranny or rear seal out of it 2 days later. in case u were curious. got 70k out of a car that i paid $600 bucks for, and all i did was put tires and engine tune up. I was curious to see how far the l"o"ser went. But, I don't feel too great knowing how much of a loss I took on it. Oh well. Glad it did it's job for someone. I had my fun. Sounds like you did, too. And to that... I give
-------------------- -The original (member) 007. Stop looking at me Spy!!
-98 S-10 P/U creepin' low on stock 15s!! -You come off just a little more intelligent if you know how to spell the insults in addition to saying them |
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Apr 2 2008, 05:47 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
I found a ethernet port. I assume this is for DSMLink?
What about the black cable with the serial-looking port in the hatch? -------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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Apr 2 2008, 08:55 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
Wow. My tires were all at 19psi warm but looked like they had a normal contact patch....
Oh well, got a digital gauge at Advanced and put 40 in back and 43 in front and it's quicker and much more responsive. I really need a reasonator. Easily the loudest car in town in all aspects. Also found out that DSMLink isn't available on the N/T's... so I don't know what the ethernet cable was for. I assume it just has PocketLogger and that the kid still has it. -------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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Apr 3 2008, 06:09 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Even though tires show a max pressure in the 40psi range it is common and recommended to run your tires between 28-32 psi. 32 psi will keep the tires fully inflated which will help reduce rolling resistance. 40 psi will cause an un-needed harsh ride and may wear the center of the tires more.
To be honest I have never seen a pocket logger on a non turbo car, but I suppose that it is possible. The pocket logger hooks into the diagnostic plug on the side of the fuse box under the driver side of the dash in a turbo car. There are many other factory plugs left loose in DSM's for whatever reason. As far as loud, I wouldn't mind making my DSM quieter if I could. It just happens to be the result of having a free flowing exhaust for performance. Personally I feel that overly loud street cars do not reflect an appearance of power or speed except for a rare few. Then again, I'm getting old and have a different perspective than I did when I was 15 or 16. To each his or her own. Keep up the good work!
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Apr 3 2008, 07:38 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Did the car have stereo in it before you got it? I know some amps have bass controller that use a ethernet looking cable.
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Apr 3 2008, 09:21 AM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
He did but it was taken out. There isn't a cable that runs to the back either. I will run 34psi in back and 32 in front. It needs alligned pretty bad but I need new tires too. I think I am going to rotate the tires eventually.
Too much wear on the inside part of the tires means: Too much camber... but can I adjust that? What about toe? Steering wheel isn't straight either so I know the toe is off in front. Off to look for a vfaq or tutorial on how to allign my car. -------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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Apr 3 2008, 05:31 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Usually toe will have more effect on wearing the inside of the tires prematurely. That is easily adjustable, but getting it set just right may be a trick. I've never tried it myself.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Apr 3 2008, 06:24 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
Yeah. My Haynes manual wasn't real helpful but I understand the concept from my days of Nitro RC.
-------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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Apr 3 2008, 07:54 PM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 145 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Apr 3 2008, 06:09 AM) Even though tires show a max pressure in the 40psi range it is common and recommended to run your tires between 28-32 psi. 32 psi will keep the tires fully inflated which will help reduce rolling resistance. 40 psi will cause an un-needed harsh ride and may wear the center of the tires more. Really? I've been putting 35psi in my vehicles' tires for over 10 years and they still seem to wear on the edges more than the center. For the last couple of years I've bumped that up to 40psi to see if if it makes a difference. So far, none of them are wearing down the center. -------------------- 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - all options except AT & leather *sold*
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution RS |
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Apr 3 2008, 08:02 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Hmmm driving style maybe?!
 No, seriously I have been using 30-32psi for EVAR and I rarely get edge wear except from Auto-x or the previously mention 'toe' mis-alignment. I've even had excessive amounts of negative camber on the Talon in previous years that did little to the inner edges of the tires. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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Apr 3 2008, 08:39 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
You can set the toe-in with a tape measure.
Roll the car back and forth a couple of times to set the suspension if you've had it jacked up in the air. Make sure to roll it forward before taking a measurement. Pick a point on the front and back of each tire to take your measurements from (I mark them with a Sharpie), first groove on the tread pattern will work. Get as high on the front tires as possible without the tape hitting the frame. I usally set my toe for 1/8 in. So the measurement at the back of the tire should be larger than the front. Subtract the front from the rear=toe Then go to the alignment shop! You can set camber with the right tools. I set the toe enough so it doesn't cause drivability problems on the way there. Of corse I've had to do it this way to get it to a race after a last minute fix... -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Apr 3 2008, 08:51 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
I start working at NAPA in Washington sometime soon so it'll definitely be done professionally.
-------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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