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11secdsm · 08-12-2012, 08:11 PM

I live 10 minutes from the Willow Grove exit on the turnpike. Doylestown area. I don't want to scrap it either but i'm overflowing with parts right now. There's just no room for something this bulky.

BlackBulletTSi · 08-13-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

I had a mixed bag of experience with Mishimoto's stuff:
I had fitment issues on all 3 Mishi rads that I've bought, and for a radiator that was supposed to be a direct drop-in fit, it irked me a bit that all of my brackets in both a 1g and the 2G had to be modified in some way. The third was one I bought for my sister's car and the fitment was a bit better, but not exactly drop-in. It is a "budget" rad compared to Koyo and Fluidyne, and this was a few years ago, so hopefully their QC or designs are a bit better. HOWEVER, I will say that their warranty is stellar and their customer service was top notch when I called them and questioned the fitment, the need to trim brackets, etc. The guy who bought my old 1G even put an elbow through the unit when he was wrenching on the car and they replaced the unit without question with a receipt that even had my name on it. For the few minor issues I had, that kind of CS brings them back up into a positive light.

I've heard they have and I mean if I have to do a small adjustment eh I got no problem doing it. All I know is mine is the original radiator and its broke at the inlet up top. theres not much for the tube to grab onto. Its holding up very well but being replaced asap.

blackvr4 · 08-13-2012, 03:47 PM

Random Question, How hard do your guys radiator hoses get once the car is warmed up?

I just noticed that the level of hardness on all the 4G63 cars I own is different, didn't know if that was normal. On my panda both the hoses get super hard, anybody else can comment on this? My car doesnt over heat or anything or leak coolant out of the over flow, but I think its strange that out of both my galant and the other 1G I have the rad hoses on the panda get significantly more pressurized.

HaveBlue83 · 08-13-2012, 04:03 PM

HARD

and I'm selling my FP1/HKS272 combo cheap! please check the BST forum! i gotta get moving money together asap, something just came up!!!

BlackBulletTSi · 08-13-2012, 04:05 PM

Mine I noticed get pretty hard to. I only know this because I been monitoring making sure this hose doesn't come off until my new radiator comes in.

11secdsm · 08-13-2012, 04:09 PM

Hard is normal. Soft typically means you're low on coolant.

blackvr4 · 08-13-2012, 04:11 PM

alright good to know, I dont wanna be that dick head that spills coolant all over the racetrack on friday/saturday in Ohio lol.

novec64 · 08-13-2012, 06:28 PM

Might as well contribute!

11secdsm · 08-13-2012, 09:44 PM

Very nice!

blackvr4 · 08-14-2012, 06:18 AM

Damn i wanna find a cf hood for my panda too! I dont know what i like more the 1g or the mr2

HaveBlue83 · 08-14-2012, 11:27 AM

mr2 only if it's 4G swapped :P GIGGITY

novec64 · 08-14-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 11secdsm

Very nice!

Thanks man! Someday I'll have it as cool as yours. It's getting there.

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Originally Posted by blackvr4

Damn i wanna find a cf hood for my panda too! I dont know what i like more the 1g or the mr2

Came with the car. I'm not even sure what brand it is, but it's not in the best shape up close. I have decided that MR2 vs DSM is an impossible decision to make, therefore I need to keep both!

I can't afford it, but I don't want to part with either!

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Originally Posted by HaveBlue83

mr2 only if it's 4G swapped :P GIGGITY

Oh, I've definitely considered that, but 3SGTE's are damn good engine as well.

blackvr4 · 08-14-2012, 02:18 PM

Lol I know the pain of not wanting to part with cars, hahaha, and the 3SGTE are amazing engines, there is no need to swap a 4G63 in there.

I bet the Mr2 drives so much better than the DSM lol.

BTW what suspension is on the 1G?

novec64 · 08-14-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blackvr4

Lol I know the pain of not wanting to part with cars, hahaha, and the 3SGTE are amazing engines, there is no need to swap a 4G63 in there.

I bet the Mr2 drives so much better than the DSM lol.

BTW what suspension is on the 1G?

Sadly I've only driven the MR2 around a few blocks. I got it cheap with engine problems so I'm working on getting a 3SGTE together now. The little bit I have driven it though was much different than DSM's for sure. The 1g is just on Sportlines right now, but redoing the entire suspension is next up on my list.

mckpat03 · 08-14-2012, 03:17 PM

I had no idea this thread existed. One more place for me to derp around in on TST.

BTW, I'll be leaving early Thursday afternoon to head to the shootout in my Talon, along with a friend in his BBY Evo.

HaveBlue83 · 08-14-2012, 03:31 PM

i dont think i'ver ever even SEEN a turbo MR2. sooooooooooo rare now.

blackvr4 · 08-14-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mckpat03

I had no idea this thread existed. One more place for me to derp around in on TST.

BTW, I'll be leaving early Thursday afternoon to head to the shootout in my Talon, along with a friend in his BBY Evo.

I cannot wait for the shootout, I wish I could shut off my brain so this week would wiz by! You planning on running your car?

mckpat03 · 08-14-2012, 05:08 PM

Lol same here! The shootout is pretty much my favorite couple of days out of the whole year!

And no I won't be running. I'm just driving it out to say I did so. It's not set up to run and has Yoko all terrain tires and a junky transmission and clutch. It's my winter beater for now lol.

novec64 · 08-14-2012, 05:53 PM

$25 Cedar Point ticket promo valid until midnight! That's from their Facebook. This weekend is going to kick ass!

outlawzxblizz99 · 08-14-2012, 08:01 PM

Wish I was going and running in the shootout. No such luck for me this year

08-12-2012, 08:11 PM	#1981
11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	I live 10 minutes from the Willow Grove exit on the turnpike. Doylestown area. I don't want to scrap it either but i'm overflowing with parts right now. There's just no room for something this bulky. __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

08-13-2012, 04:03 PM	#1984
HaveBlue83 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Williamsport, PA Member #13212 My Ride: '14 Fiesta ST, 93 Summit Coupe iTrader: (4)	HARD and I'm selling my FP1/HKS272 combo cheap! please check the BST forum! i gotta get moving money together asap, something just came up!!! __________________ '93 4G63T Eagle Summit Coupe \| 95 TSi \| 99 Spyder Guns, Girls & Cars... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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08-13-2012, 04:09 PM	#1986
11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	Hard is normal. Soft typically means you're low on coolant. __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

08-13-2012, 06:28 PM	#1988
novec64 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Altoona, PA Member #15616 My Ride: Evo/MR2 iTrader: (0)	Might as well contribute! Last edited by novec64; 08-13-2012 at 08:17 PM.

08-13-2012, 09:44 PM	#1989
11secdsm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warrington, PA Member #4914 My Ride: '15 F150, '11 535xi, '95 M3, '04 Wrangler iTrader: (2)	Very nice! __________________ -Chris 1995 M3 LS6 swapped 1991 Eclipse auto- 725whp - 5.93@122 1/8 \|\| 9.14 @ 151 2006 Evo IX- 609whp-> (2.3L) \|\| 11.19 @ 128 ->(stock 2.0) SOLD 1997 Supra- 670whp- 10.91 @ 139 SOLD

08-14-2012, 11:27 AM	#1991
HaveBlue83 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Williamsport, PA Member #13212 My Ride: '14 Fiesta ST, 93 Summit Coupe iTrader: (4)	mr2 only if it's 4G swapped :P GIGGITY __________________ '93 4G63T Eagle Summit Coupe \| 95 TSi \| 99 Spyder Guns, Girls & Cars... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-14-2012, 03:17 PM	#1995
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	I had no idea this thread existed. One more place for me to derp around in on TST. BTW, I'll be leaving early Thursday afternoon to head to the shootout in my Talon, along with a friend in his BBY Evo. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

08-14-2012, 03:31 PM	#1996
HaveBlue83 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Williamsport, PA Member #13212 My Ride: '14 Fiesta ST, 93 Summit Coupe iTrader: (4)	i dont think i'ver ever even SEEN a turbo MR2. sooooooooooo rare now. __________________ '93 4G63T Eagle Summit Coupe \| 95 TSi \| 99 Spyder Guns, Girls & Cars... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-14-2012, 05:08 PM	#1998
mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	Lol same here! The shootout is pretty much my favorite couple of days out of the whole year! And no I won't be running. I'm just driving it out to say I did so. It's not set up to run and has Yoko all terrain tires and a junky transmission and clutch. It's my winter beater for now lol. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

08-14-2012, 05:53 PM	#1999
novec64 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Altoona, PA Member #15616 My Ride: Evo/MR2 iTrader: (0)	$25 Cedar Point ticket promo valid until midnight! That's from their Facebook. This weekend is going to kick ass! Last edited by novec64; 08-14-2012 at 06:41 PM.

08-14-2012, 08:01 PM	#2000
outlawzxblizz99 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ Member #1812 My Ride: 92 Talon TSi-The Mistress iTrader: (0)	Wish I was going and running in the shootout. No such luck for me this year __________________ 92 Eagle Talon TSi- "The Mistress"

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