Auto-X/Track 3G Project - Page 4

Clipse3GS · 04/11/2009, 06:31 PM

OK well one side is done and passenger side will be done on Monday. All parts are off the car and posted in FS section if intrested. Brakes looks amazing and the wheels cleared them by maybe 1mm YES 1MM....they are not rubbing or anything so I'm guessing its OK to drive. What do you guys think. Car is also lowered with Sportlines right now and rear conversion with AEM BBK and Invidia will be done next week Check out the pictures.

catch-me · 04/13/2009, 10:16 AM

I thought those brakes looked a little close to the wheel. Looks like the car is coming along nice.
p.s. your tire looks a little flat

scarr · 04/13/2009, 10:39 AM

are you doing rears too?
(i must have missed it if it is posted in here)

the back looks... anemic with those big sexy brakes up front.

Clipse3GS · 04/13/2009, 11:52 AM

Yes I have the AEM Big Brake kit and I have all the parts for rear disc conversion. Yea I know the tire is little bit flat but I will be putting Azenis back on this month

Clipse3GS · 04/17/2009, 08:01 AM

OK so here is the wekly update. Other side is done and RH rear disc conversion is also done. It looks awesome. Today , other side is coming and finally invidia will be on the the car.

Pics:

Rear:

Clipse3GS · 04/17/2009, 08:01 AM

I had to order another backing plate because ebay asshole ripped me off and sent me two right ones. Invidia is installed and I love it. I will be posting the vids in a few hours. I am hoping to get this car on the road by Wed !!!

Clipse3GS · 04/18/2009, 01:05 PM

Invidia on 4G64...video kinda sucks but it sounds really deep and nice (NO RASP)

Clipse3GS · 04/21/2009, 11:28 AM

OK, Backing plate is arriving today so I should be done with brakes by 2morrow. I ordered a complete OEM timing kit for next week's install and alignment appointment is made for this friday. It looks I will be cruising in the eclipse over the weekend

Clipse3GT · 04/22/2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GS

OK, Backing plate is arriving today so I should be done with brakes by 2morrow. I ordered a complete OEM timing kit for next week's install and alignment appointment is made for this friday. It looks I will be cruising in the eclipse over the weekend

aha

Clipse3GS · 04/22/2009, 07:47 PM

Ok brakes works fantastic but I will need some 3mm spacers. Most likely I will head over to Summit Racing tomorrow and do some shopping

Timing kit is on the way....11 more days untill first auto-x

fearless · 04/24/2009, 12:09 PM

Why do need the spacers?

Clipse3GT · 04/24/2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fearless

Why do need the spacers?

Because the wheels that he got would touch the brakes... So he needed some spacers to solve that issue.

bushsucks1 · 04/24/2009, 03:49 PM

holy fucking big brakes batman

Clipse3GS · 04/25/2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bushsucks1

holy fucking big brakes batman

Yes they STOP like motherfuckers

I think they will be biting better once they heat up at the course.

Clipse3GS · 04/25/2009, 03:27 PM

I drove the car some more and noticed a knock in the left wheel. It wasnt there yesterday so I'm wondering what the hell it might be. The strut is mounted good and all the bolts are tight so I will have to recheck the endlink nuts. Overall car is alot stiffer with sportlines than pro-kit and it handles great.

Although I am rubbing when pulling in the steep driveway with one of my tire (driver side) with those 215's so I hope it wont be worse with mjy 225.

Clipse3GT · 04/26/2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GS

I drove the car some more and noticed a knock in the left wheel. It wasnt there yesterday so I'm wondering what the hell it might be. The strut is mounted good and all the bolts are tight so I will have to recheck the endlink nuts. Overall car is alot stiffer with sportlines than pro-kit and it handles great.

Although I am rubbing when pulling in the steep driveway with one of my tire (driver side) with those 215's so I hope it wont be worse with mjy 225.

Maybe they removed the rubber bump stops when they installed the new springs...???

Clipse3GS · 04/26/2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GT

Maybe they removed the rubber bump stops when they installed the new springs...???

naw they would tell me plus that just happened on Friday and I've been driving the car since Tuesday so i think it might be something to do with swaybar

Clipse3GT · 04/26/2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GS

naw they would tell me plus that just happened on Friday and I've been driving the car since Tuesday so i think it might be something to do with swaybar

Maybe it will fix itself.

Clipse3GS · 04/27/2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GT

Maybe it will fix itself.

yea I run my car on hope and dream

Clipse3GT · 04/27/2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GS

yea I run my car on hope and dream

As with every Mitsu...

Clipse3GS · 04/30/2009, 01:40 PM

Timing Belt (Water pump,all other belts) is done and next big thing will be installing the RPW Header and getting rid of the cat

who needs it anyway. I cant imagine how loud the car will be so I'm hopinf the 24" glasspack will quiet it down a little.

Also Scott Grey's mix will be going in this Friday or Saturday !!!

Check out my Members car section for updated Pictures from Auto-X Events !!!

vmon · 04/30/2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GT

Get a Apexi N1 3"... you will gain like 900hp.

LOL

Clipse3GS · 05/02/2009, 04:46 PM

Well I inspected everything today and found out that my tie rod is shot so I guess its time for the new ones

Auto-X T-1 Day

Clipse3GS · 05/07/2009, 01:36 PM

Picture of the header

Clipse3GS · 05/09/2009, 03:55 PM

Last Event...only 1 pic for now

Here is the comparison with the picture from last year with Eibach Pro-Kit and full interior in. Car handles alot better now and sits way stiffer than before. (Last event was also on Toyo All Season)

Clipse3GS · 05/11/2009, 09:08 AM

stilwrks · 05/11/2009, 02:54 PM

Looks good but IMHO you still are leaning way to much! Prob. need to get some bars under there!

malachi · 05/11/2009, 04:01 PM

dito, get some beefer torsion bars.

Clipse3GS · 05/11/2009, 06:29 PM

I already have the St sway bar and front stock one is fine so my option is only getting a roll cage which I might get this summer. You know car still need some body roll, if its to stiff it will handle like crap @ Auto-X and shitty tracks.

Clipse3GS · 05/12/2009, 12:52 PM

Engine Bay

SpDyF5 · 05/12/2009, 01:36 PM

The car looks great and that looks like so much fun. In a few years I hope to do auto-x when I am able to buy a daily driver. BTW, do you know if there is a stock class? Meaning like stock intake etc etc?

Clipse3GS · 05/12/2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SpDyF5

The car looks great and that looks like so much fun. In a few years I hope to do auto-x when I am able to buy a daily driver. BTW, do you know if there is a stock class? Meaning like stock intake etc etc?

Yes they are plenty of stok classes and I think 3G falls under H-stock.You can Auto-X your car right now and still have fun in it. You don't necessarily have to beat the shit out of it like I do but take it easy and have fun.

Clipse2nr · 05/12/2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse3GS

Yes they are plenty of stok classes and I think 3G falls under H-stock.You can Auto-X your car right now and still have fun in it.

That's very true

I've done stock class in my 3G with all seasons on it and it was still fun!! Actually at the same events as Clipse3GS. Just go out and Auto X or your just gonna keep wanting to do it. That was last summer and this summer I'm still on the same stock suspension, Have faith in ur clipse ha

Clipse3GS · 05/18/2009, 10:40 AM

Clipse3GS · 05/18/2009, 11:27 AM

vmon · 05/18/2009, 11:55 AM

hey dude im really a big fan of ur 3G. if u live in jersey i could have made ur dash out of aluminium for u. also do u need headlights to run auto-X. if not take them out and put masking tape over the empty holes. as for ur doors i would go to a glass shop and get sum lexan windows especially for that back hatch. way to much weight. anywayz keep up the good work and dont let thoses miatas kill u out there.

SpDyF5 · 05/18/2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipse3GS

Yes they are plenty of stok classes and I think 3G falls under H-stock.You can Auto-X your car right now and still have fun in it. You don't necessarily have to beat the shit out of it like I do but take it easy and have fun.

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Originally Posted by Clipse2nr

That's very true

I've done stock class in my 3G with all seasons on it and it was still fun!! Actually at the same events as Clipse3GS. Just go out and Auto X or your just gonna keep wanting to do it. That was last summer and this summer I'm still on the same stock suspension, Have faith in ur clipse ha

I probably can't do it this summer because of the summer job I have at the airport. Next year is def a go though. Im sure I need a helmet for the stock class right?

Clipse3GS · 05/18/2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vmon

hey dude im really a big fan of ur 3G. if u live in jersey i could have made ur dash out of aluminium for u. also do u need headlights to run auto-X. if not take them out and put masking tape over the empty holes. as for ur doors i would go to a glass shop and get sum lexan windows especially for that back hatch. way to much weight. anywayz keep up the good work and dont let thoses miatas kill u out there.

I dont need headlights but they dont weight that much so no point of taking them up especially when the Halos are hooked up to corner lights. If I decide to keep the car for good then I will go with CF trunk and lexan for sunroof.

Car is doing a really good job , last even I ran 50.117 (FTD) withonly CAi and Invidia catback with Toyo All season tires which are on the verge of being worn. Hopefully by next Event I will be back on my Azenis and with an RPW header and a nice tune from LogicGate.

Just to give you an example of other cars times:

04 MAZDA RX8 -48.605
05 MAZDA RX8 - 49.457
07 SUBARU STI - 47.338
08 VW R32 - 50.13
04 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 47.382

Of course at the it comes down to a driver not a car so I think for a 3G with no coilovers and shitty tires I didnt do that bad

Clipse3GS · 05/20/2009, 12:25 PM

ok I nstalled the water temp gauge and it shows 210 when driving and thats when the fan kicks in. I might run a water wetter if temo goes over 220

SpDyF5 · 05/20/2009, 12:34 PM

I can't really tell but is that an instructor or something or your girl?

Clipse3GS · 05/20/2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpDyF5

I can't really tell but is that an instructor or something or your girl?

Thats my g/f and she looks really funny in that helmet. I always make fun of her. I never drove with someone who showed me how to Auto-X. Stealth3GGT showed me what lines I should take few times during course walk but thats it

Clipse2nr · 05/20/2009, 03:59 PM

Looking good Emil! I'm sure I'll c you at the Kickin asphault weekend! If you wanna be awsome, you could just take the hatch off when you race... Just a thought.

Clipse3GS · 05/20/2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipse2nr

Looking good Emil! I'm sure I'll c you at the Kickin asphault weekend! If you wanna be awsome, you could just take the hatch off when you race... Just a thought.

LOL, that would be funny as hell. Take the hatch off and hood

Clipse2nr · 05/20/2009, 09:50 PM

Do it Big boss haha!! at least untill you put the cage in, do that!

O the

of cutting lbs.

Todd TCE · 05/27/2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipse3GS

Yes they STOP like motherfuckers

I think they will be biting better once they heat up at the course.

Haven't seen those puppies in a while. 3G never really took off like the first and second gen kits did.

Pull the pads you have in there and get me the numbers off the back of them. Depending upon the compound in place there may be some benefits to alternate compounds for the AutoX use that you'd pick up some gains from.

04/11/2009, 06:31 PM	#181 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	OK well one side is done and passenger side will be done on Monday. All parts are off the car and posted in FS section if intrested. Brakes looks amazing and the wheels cleared them by maybe 1mm YES 1MM....they are not rubbing or anything so I'm guessing its OK to drive. What do you guys think. Car is also lowered with Sportlines right now and rear conversion with AEM BBK and Invidia will be done next week Check out the pictures. __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

04/13/2009, 11:52 AM	#184 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Yes I have the AEM Big Brake kit and I have all the parts for rear disc conversion. Yea I know the tire is little bit flat but I will be putting Azenis back on this month __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

04/17/2009, 08:01 AM	#185 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	OK so here is the wekly update. Other side is done and RH rear disc conversion is also done. It looks awesome. Today , other side is coming and finally invidia will be on the the car. Pics: Rear: __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

04/17/2009, 08:01 AM	#186 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	I had to order another backing plate because ebay asshole ripped me off and sent me two right ones. Invidia is installed and I love it. I will be posting the vids in a few hours. I am hoping to get this car on the road by Wed !!! __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT] Last edited by Clipse3GS; 04/17/2009 at 05:19 PM.

04/18/2009, 01:05 PM	#187 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Invidia on 4G64...video kinda sucks but it sounds really deep and nice (NO RASP) __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

04/13/2009, 10:16 AM	#182 (permalink)
catch-me Head Swap Baby!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 346	I thought those brakes looked a little close to the wheel. Looks like the car is coming along nice. p.s. your tire looks a little flat

04/13/2009, 10:39 AM	#183 (permalink)
scarr Mario............... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houtzdale, PA Vehicle: 2001 spyder gs Posts: 3,276	are you doing rears too? (i must have missed it if it is posted in here) the back looks... anemic with those big sexy brakes up front.

04/21/2009, 11:28 AM	#188 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	OK, Backing plate is arriving today so I should be done with brakes by 2morrow. I ordered a complete OEM timing kit for next week's install and alignment appointment is made for this friday. It looks I will be cruising in the eclipse over the weekend __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

04/22/2009, 07:47 PM	#190 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Ok brakes works fantastic but I will need some 3mm spacers. Most likely I will head over to Summit Racing tomorrow and do some shopping Timing kit is on the way....11 more days untill first auto-x __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

04/24/2009, 12:09 PM	#191 (permalink)
fearless Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento ca Vehicle: GS eclipse Posts: 233	Why do need the spacers? __________________

04/24/2009, 03:49 PM	#193 (permalink)
bushsucks1 carboneclipse3g Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Pa Vehicle: 1988 Mustang GT Posts: 773	holy fucking big brakes batman

04/25/2009, 03:27 PM	#195 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	I drove the car some more and noticed a knock in the left wheel. It wasnt there yesterday so I'm wondering what the hell it might be. The strut is mounted good and all the bolts are tight so I will have to recheck the endlink nuts. Overall car is alot stiffer with sportlines than pro-kit and it handles great. Although I am rubbing when pulling in the steep driveway with one of my tire (driver side) with those 215's so I hope it wont be worse with mjy 225. __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

04/30/2009, 01:40 PM	#201 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Timing Belt (Water pump,all other belts) is done and next big thing will be installing the RPW Header and getting rid of the cat who needs it anyway. I cant imagine how loud the car will be so I'm hopinf the 24" glasspack will quiet it down a little. Also Scott Grey's mix will be going in this Friday or Saturday !!! Check out my Members car section for updated Pictures from Auto-X Events !!! __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT] Last edited by Clipse3GS; 04/30/2009 at 01:44 PM.

05/02/2009, 04:46 PM	#203 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Well I inspected everything today and found out that my tie rod is shot so I guess its time for the new ones Auto-X T-1 Day __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/07/2009, 01:36 PM	#204 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Picture of the header __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/09/2009, 03:55 PM	#205 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Last Event...only 1 pic for now Here is the comparison with the picture from last year with Eibach Pro-Kit and full interior in. Car handles alot better now and sits way stiffer than before. (Last event was also on Toyo All Season) __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT] Last edited by Clipse3GS; 05/09/2009 at 03:59 PM.

05/11/2009, 09:08 AM	#206 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	__________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/11/2009, 02:54 PM	#207 (permalink)
stilwrks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arizona Vehicle: 00' GT 5 spd Posts: 3,086	Looks good but IMHO you still are leaning way to much! Prob. need to get some bars under there! __________________ COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKER "I'LL ALWAYS HAVE TIME FOR YOUR REFERRALS" 2000 Mitsi. Eclipse GT 5 spd. # 310 TTD

05/11/2009, 04:01 PM	#208 (permalink)
malachi Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Louisiana Vehicle: 2000 RS Posts: 1,749	dito, get some beefer torsion bars. __________________ stock RS. 16.1 in 1/4 mile car on diet, but still stock = 15.58 2006 FASTEST ECLIPSE RS/GS STOCK 2006 FASTEST ECLIPSE RS/GS N/A 2008 NEW RECORD, RS/GS N/A = 15.2 2009 DOHC + 10psi = 14.0 @ 101.89 MPH 2009 DOHC + 15psi = 13.3 @ 108 MPH

05/11/2009, 06:29 PM	#209 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	I already have the St sway bar and front stock one is fine so my option is only getting a roll cage which I might get this summer. You know car still need some body roll, if its to stiff it will handle like crap @ Auto-X and shitty tracks. __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/12/2009, 12:52 PM	#210 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	Engine Bay __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/12/2009, 01:36 PM	#211 (permalink)
SpDyF5 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2003 eclipse gs Posts: 320	The car looks great and that looks like so much fun. In a few years I hope to do auto-x when I am able to buy a daily driver. BTW, do you know if there is a stock class? Meaning like stock intake etc etc?

05/18/2009, 10:40 AM	#214 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	__________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/18/2009, 11:27 AM	#215 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	__________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/18/2009, 11:55 AM	#216 (permalink)
vmon SikStrat-R/T Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hamilton, nj Vehicle: Stratus R/T coupe Posts: 94	hey dude im really a big fan of ur 3G. if u live in jersey i could have made ur dash out of aluminium for u. also do u need headlights to run auto-X. if not take them out and put masking tape over the empty holes. as for ur doors i would go to a glass shop and get sum lexan windows especially for that back hatch. way to much weight. anywayz keep up the good work and dont let thoses miatas kill u out there.

05/20/2009, 12:25 PM	#219 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,756	ok I nstalled the water temp gauge and it shows 210 when driving and thats when the fan kicks in. I might run a water wetter if temo goes over 220 __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

05/20/2009, 12:34 PM	#220 (permalink)
SpDyF5 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2003 eclipse gs Posts: 320	I can't really tell but is that an instructor or something or your girl?

05/20/2009, 03:59 PM	#222 (permalink)
Clipse2nr cleaning it up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Will-Ho-Be,Ohio Vehicle: 2004 Eclipse GS Posts: 283	Looking good Emil! I'm sure I'll c you at the Kickin asphault weekend! If you wanna be awsome, you could just take the hatch off when you race... Just a thought. __________________ 04' GS a/t = Slow.

05/20/2009, 09:50 PM	#224 (permalink)
Clipse2nr cleaning it up Join Date: May 2008 Location: Will-Ho-Be,Ohio Vehicle: 2004 Eclipse GS Posts: 283	Do it Big boss haha!! at least untill you put the cage in, do that! O the of cutting lbs. __________________ 04' GS a/t = Slow.