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[transparentdsm]

EMX5636 made it for me. its awesome. i haven't driven with it yet, but i know its sturdy.

 

[coyotes]

Damn I want one.

 

[transparentdsm]

you need to PM him and then buy a D51 series honda battery. my battery was 185$ after i used a few coupons at oreilly. i like buying things like batteries, starters, alternators and these types of things at a store locally so if something goes wrong i can just bring it back to the store and they replace it for me.

 

[EMX5636]

The pics look awesome man. Glad to see you got it all installed. Have fun, just don't give away my secret at the track! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif lol

 

[transparentdsm]

no worries out side of this group it never happened. not even on facebook. because thats a concern now....

 

[EMX5636]

I'm not really worried anyways since you aren't in PA anymore. Plus to get in trouble, I actually have to go to the track. haha

 

[iceman69510]

Outstanding battery tuck. Like that very much. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/applause.gif to both of you.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Quoting transparentdsm:
installed battery tray today. fits awesome and i finally have my trunk back.




Dat look good...

 

[transparentdsm]

it really is such an amazing upgrade in my opinion. i had the battery in the trunk already and this just gave me all the extra room i could ever need. also i dont have a spare tire in my car, so in the empty spare tire section i put a work blanket, a few hand tools and the other half of my racing harnesses, until i get a harness bar. im really happy with how it all fit and the ease of putting it in.

 

[EMX5636]

Oh, here is my form of the legal B.S.- If you are planning on doing something like this with your battery, please use a sealed/ventless battery as there is no provision for a vent to the outside and fumes/sparks etc could be hazardous to your health or car. Off-road use only, blah blah blah etc.

Anyways, thanks for the positive comments, and glad I could help you clean your trunk out Shane! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[transparentdsm]

Justin thank you, im one step closer to finish up my car. today i get my JDM rear bumper, tomorrow the tires arrive, but on a down note i got a PM from G and there are no more EVO 3 5th gears left. should have bought them a few years ago like i was planing on it the first time. oh well back to the drawing board...

new motto: if you see something you like for our cars, buy it you never know when it will be NLA..

 

[turbowop]

There has to be an Evo3 5th out there somewhere. Jacks, Shep, TRE? Maybe try to find a used one? It's not like 5th gets used much under power, so I wouldn't be afraid to use one that's had some use.

 

[transparentdsm]

i have called and asked all those places and no one had them, G did end up getting half of it. the inter. gear i now have bought, so im looking for the input evo 3 5th gear to finish it. yeah im not worried about buying one used, i would. im just going to have to start using translators and go on other country Forums for evo 3 and find a gear. im sure it will be an exciting experience.

 

[turbowop]

I'm surprised none of those vendors have any. Have you tried English Racing? Lucas has a ton of spare parts from years of working on DSM's. Might be worth the call...

 

[mitsuturbo]

I put the E3 5th in my box and almost wish i hadn't. 60mph speed limits in the seattle metro area combined with a somewhat large turbo means i have to downshift for all but the slightest of hills. Maybe once i tune the car better it won't be an issue. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif I just found myself downshifting to 4th a lot, even on the freeway at 60mph. If i take it up to 70+ it's not nearly as bad, but i don't feel like risking a citation. I'm sure it would be great for long trips, but i don't know that this car will ever see such a thing.

 

[turbowop]

Whenever I take 1051 to Seattle, I do roughly 80mph on the freeway. That 5th gear would help immensely with exhaust drone and fuel mileage. If I ever do a BBQ/meet at my house and you bring your car, you'd see.

 

[transparentdsm]

i have not tried english, ill give them a call on monday.

as for the long drives, i do a lot of driving in my car. i take 100+ mile in 1 direction trips once or twice a week and the speed limits are 70. in town i dont go out of 4th gear as its 40mph speed limits. also i dont have a large turbo im running a 16g and it spools fast. i spend a lot of time in 5th at 65+ and the lower RPM would be nice or at least i think it would be and worse case i don't like it i just switch back.

 

[transparentdsm]

mark if you do, let me know maybe ill make the trip up there. i can always make it worth the drive if i have a few weeks notice.

 

[coyotes]

are you sure you want that guy knowing where you live? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[transparentdsm]

JDM rear bumper install is probably the easiest thing ever. drill 2 holes, insert bumper, tighten nuts and bolts and done.





so the exhaust was a little close to the bumper so i took a torch, heated the exhaust up and bent it to make the exhaust sit straighter, still not happy but i need it on a lift to get it any better and id need another persons help.

now its almost where i want it.