DSMP News

Since the new site update, I am curious...how do you all like it? Noticed anything wrong? Enjoy it better than the old once yall got used to it? Let me know by commenting below!

(Also, I wanna see how many people actually look at news on the front page)

I still do have kind of a to-do list that I am very slowly working on that being (as I remember them):

• Get new logo up top that Tarry was amazing enough to do. <--DONE!
• Fix the smilies <--DONE!
• Clean up some css from designing this new style in about a half hour
• Make the site more friendly for the phones.

If you do have a suggestion as well, please...by all means, let me know about it.

Thanks!

Congratulations to fmedgsx on winning August DSM Purity Ride of the Month!



Car:
1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD

Original Color:
Fierce Red



Modifications:
Engine:
6 bolt w/110,000 miles
Balance shaft eliminated
ARP Head Studs
OEM MLS Head Gasket
2G Head
1G Springs and Retainers
Brian Crower 272/272 camshafts degreed by MAD (Modern Automotive Dynamics)
FP Race Manifold
HX-35 w/BEP .55 housing
40mm TIAL Wastegate with 20lb spring
Turbo-back Megan Exhaust
ETS 4" FMIC
TIAL 50mm BOV
N/T Throttlebody from www.throttlebodies.com ported and polished w/half shaft mod
JMF Race Manifold
Walbro 255lph in-tank Fuel Pump
Aeromotive 1000 AFPR
STM Filter-To-Rail and Rail-To-AFPR kit
FIC 950CC Injectors
NGK BR7ES Sparkplugs
Taylor 10mm Sparkplug Wires
Fluidyne Radiator
Two BeCool fans and Painless Wiring Fan Relay
Ported Oil Relief Hole
Shep Stage 4 Transmission w/LSD Insert and Welded Differential
ACT 2900 6 Puck Sprung Clutch
ACT Chromoly Flywheel

Wheels/Tires:
Street: Stock Swirlies with Falken Azenis 225/55/16
Strip: FD RX-7 wheels powdercoated Matte Black with Nitto 555r 235/50/16 Drag Radials

Suspension:
Stock Springs with KYB GR2 Struts
4-Bolt Rear End
Tubular Front Motor Mount Eliminating North-South Bars
ARP Extended Studs
H&R 25mm Hubcentric Wheel Spacers
Prothane Motor Mounts

Braking:
Stock Calipers
Power Slot Front & Rear Slotted Rotors
Stainless Brake Lines

Tuning:
DSMlink V3
PLX M300 Wideband
STRI 45psi Boost gauge
STRI Oil Pressure gauge
STRI Coolant Temperature gauge
AEM 3.5 Bar MAP Sensor
GM IAT Sensor
Snow Performance Methanol Injection



What are your goals for the car? 500AWHP on stock bottom end and 91 octane fuel.

What's your favorite thing about your car? It makes 6-hour drives to and from Yuma, AZ reliably.

When people see your ride what do you want them to say? There is something you don't see everyday.

How long have you owned the car? January 2009.

Anything unique about the car? It was purchased by Clint Yates (Inspiredauto) with no motor and no transmission. I pieced it together to what it is now.

What kind of tuning style do you prefer in the future? Whatever gets my goals.

Who helped you build this car? Quite a few people actually. Bryan David (DSMCRAZED), Rye Ridinger (skunkape_talon), Derrick leibfried, Bob friend, Corey Jensen (gofer), Chris Keagy (lilredeclipse), Clint Yates (Inspiredauto), Jason Markijohn, and many many others all friends that have came from the DSM community. Thank you all.

Who inspired the direction of modifications on this car? My wife as she says I spend too much money. So I tried to do it as cheap as possible, as far as she knows.

What don'tyou like about the car? The few minor blemishes in the paint and body, but other than that I'm happy with it all, minus the not 500WHP.

On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of the car? 9.5. It has met all my expectations, but just have one thing left to do.

Where is your favorite place to drive the car? Close to home just in case "you-know-what" happens.

If you had to name the car what would you name it? Her name is Zoe. It's Greek for "life."

What was your previous project? 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX and also previous/current 1997 Eclipse GSX Drag/Mile car.

What is going to be your next project? FD RX-7 with LS1.

What one word best describes your car? Tweeker.

If you'd like to see more on Project Zoe, feel free to post here...
http://www.dsmpurity.com/forum/showt...oject-Zoe-time

I've needed more help on the admin side of the site, and Alex has graciously stepped up and offered to help, so I'd like to extend a huge welcome to the admin team!

Thanks again dude!

I have upgraded our forum software to the newest vBulletin suite out! So with that will be changes as well. I am in the process of putting up the style, and logo, and the chat.

Let me know of any problems, etc as well

Car:
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Original Color:
Kalapana Black

Modifications:

Engine:

4G63 EVOIII 9.0:1 Compression
Mild port EVOIII Head
FP2 Camshafts
PTE 6027e Turbocharger
Thermal R&D 3" Catback Exhaust
3" Megan Racing Downpipe
Stainless Ported Megan Racing O2 Housing
TurboSmart Manual Dual Stage Boost Controller
FP 4" Intake Pipe
SSAC Bolt-on 2G Intercooler Kit (30x10x3" Core)
K&N Intake Filter
GReddy Type-S BOV
ACT Streetlite Lightweight Flywheel
ACT 2600 Clutch Kit Street Disc
FP Race Exhaust Manifold
FIC 750cc Injectors
Walbro 255 High Pressure Fuel Pump Rewired 8 Gauge
STM Pro Classic Fuel Feed Kit
SS Clutch Line
Aeromotive 1:1 Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Neuspeed Shifter Kit
Prothane Motor and Transmission Mounts
OEM Mitsubishi MLS Headgasket
Magnus Motorsports Heat Barrier Intake Manifold Gasket
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Autometer Cobalt 30/30 Boost Gauge
Autometer Cobalt 0-100 Electric Oil Pressure Gauge



Wheels/Tires:
Enkei RPF1 Silver 17x8 Wheels
Falken Azenis RT-615 235/40/17 Tires



Suspension:
Tokico Illumina 5-way Adjustable Struts
Tokico 1.75" Drop Springs (All 4)
Ingalls Rear Camber Kit
Front Strut Tower Bar
Rear Strut Tower Bar



Braking:
Performance Friction Carbon Metallic Front Brake Pads
Ceramic Rear Brake Pads
Power Slot Front & Rear Slotted Rotors



Tuning:
DSMlink V3
AEM UEGO Digital Wideband A/F Ratio Gauge
Tuned by Yucki Racing (est hp: 425 @ 27 psi 93 Octane)



What is it about carbon fiber that makes it appealing to you and GSeX? Carbon fiber is a great upgrade for someone to lose weight off the car which can definitely help overall. It also looks very nice and classy. I've seen many people get jealous over the carbon fiber hatch and wing combination. The carbon fiber is one of the top things I get compliments on the car most.

What are your goals for the car? I would like to have more room to play with my fuel so bigger injectors would be in the future. I would like to later on add methanol injection. Also, I'd like to get some carbon fiber fenders, and dial in the tune as best as possible.

What's your favorite thing about your car? The fact that I took the car from 99% stock and turned it into what it is today.

When people see your ride what do you want them to say? We don't want to mess with him.

How long have you owned the car? I bought the car January 26th, 2008.

Anything unique about the car? I wouldn't say unique but rare things would be the EVOIII motor, the carbon fiber, and intake ducting.

What kind of tuning style do you prefer in the future? I like to have a very aggressive tune that can retain decent gas mileage and smooth idle.

Who helped you build this car? Until recently when Yucki Racing did the EVOIII motor swap, myself.

Who inspired the direction of modifications on this car? I would do my own research on what to do then ask the people I knew at the time what their opinion was. There's a lot to name.

What don't you like about the car? A/C would be nice in the hot weather, but I don't complain.

On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of the car? 9 because I still have a few goals.

Where is your favorite place to drive the car? The Tail of the Dragon is definitely fun to take on when you don't have slow people in front of you.

If you had to name the car what would you name it? Already named, GSeX.

What was your previous project? 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Turbo

What is going to be your next project? My 1991 Eagle Talon TSI AWD Panda

What one word best describes your car? Hawt.