New Owner of 1837/2000

[fuel]

It seems the eBay seller used images of my car (without permission). Anyway, how the words appear on the eBay decals are identical to how they appear on my JDM car which had new decals from Mitsubishi Japan. So the seller has them in the correct order as per original JDM car.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Actually, Phil, now that you point that out, I think that's how the decals look on ALL Galants. I think the PO of 1837 just reversed it, which I just assumed was correct. All of the pictures I can find (USDM and JDM) show the decals pictured as you're describing.

So much for going out of my way to swap stuff all around to match the factory /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif

 

[fuel]

oh well - still looks fantastic! The gold is somehow both bold and subtle.

 

[turbowop]

I had been thinking about doing the decals in gold as well to match my wheels. You beat me to it.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Quoting fuel:
oh well - still looks fantastic! The gold is somehow both bold and subtle.


Thanks, Paul. BTW, your car is doing a great job selling these /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


Quoting turbowop :
I had been thinking about doing the decals in gold as well to match my wheels. You beat me to it.


You still should. Just put them on correctly for a completely different look!

 

[fuel]

 

[GSTwithPSI]

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif

f***, sorry dude (Phil). I always get you and Paul mixed up (Cheekychimp).

 

[GSTwithPSI]

No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't really get the little line to show up on camera. You can just barely see it right at the 85% mark if you look really close.

I'm looking forward to testing the fuel at a few different stations, and also seeing how the winter blends in my area vary. For now, I'm glad I got decent juice in the tank!

The car has been running great. Just passed 1,000 miles on the motor. Next up, cams and making the swap to SD.

 

[Yohler]

Have you considered getting a flex fuel sensor and running it through ECMlink so you can log it on the fly?

 

[transparentdsm]

just went through all the new post on all 3 cars and im jealous of all 3.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Quoting Yohler:
Have you considered getting a flex fuel sensor and running it through ECMlink so you can log it on the fly?



Nah, the flex fuel sensor would be nice, but I don't really think it's needed for my build. I don't really drive the car enough for it to be worthwhile. As long as the E85 in the area keeps being consistent, I'll probably keep the car as it's configured.




Quoting transparentdsm:
just went through all the new post on all 3 cars and im jealous of all 3.



Thanks, Shane. Time, money, and patience. That all it takes /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[vr4hotness]

Very sexy car and build man, I love it

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Thanks for the positive feedback, guys. I appreciate it.

For the first time in a long time, 1837 has been virtually problem free for months now. I've rolled over 1,000 miles on the motor, and I've yet to have any issues with the car overall. Things are looking pretty good as far as making the Shootout this year (knock on wood*).

I recently added a pair of Recaro SRD buckets. I ordered sliders from Japan, and they work and fit awesome. They basically make the Recaro seats plug and play, and you can even retain the stock seat belts if your prefer to. I opted to go that route, since my Sabelt harnesses are out of date, and alone probably wouldn't pass tech at most tracks.

The brackets are made to order, and it probably took almost a month to get them:

Installed:

To sum it up, the new seats are awesome. I saved about 10 lbs per side compared to the stockers. The thing that's probably most noticeable about them is how much lower they locate the driving position. I'd guess you probably gain 2-4 inches of headroom with these seats. You definitely sit significantly lower in the car.

Of course, they feel and look great too, and are probably one of the nicest creature comforts I've ever added to the car.

 

[G]

Nice seats! Are those the vanner rails? I've been meaning to order a set but weren't sure if they were legit.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Here's all the details /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif

 

[iceman69510]

How much if I may ask? I am debating just getting the driver's side, as I have one old school Recaro it could use.

 

[Gtpdz]

Hmm this instruction is basically telling you that they offer proof of seat rail structal integrity for the Japanese car inspection for 1000 yen each....

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Quoting iceman69510:
How much if I may ask? I am debating just getting the driver's side, as I have one old school Recaro it could use.



The brackets were fairly cheap @ ~$130 a piece. However, shipping for the pair was an additional $230. I've got a little under $500 bucks in the set. Given the quality, plug and play fitment, and being able to retain the stock seat belts, I think the price was fair.

The hardware to mount the buckets to the brackets was included. The hardware to mount the brackets to the car is reused, save new washers that are included for installation.




Quoting Gtpdz:
Hmm this instruction is basically telling you that they offer proof of seat rail structal integrity for the Japanese car inspection for 1000 yen each....


The Japanese car inspection is a no sh*t inspection, so that's reassuring information. Not that I really had any concerned to begin with. These definitely look the part of a quality built unit.

 

[KiNgMaRtY]

I like your new seats! What is you height, do you feel that you are too low now or are the gains beneficial for you? The prices on the rails are good, that shipping is killer though! Hard to beat plug and play though.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

I'm right under 6' tall. Personally, I never had an issue before with the stock seat ride height, even when wearing a helmet in the car.

When I got the Recaros installed, it took a bit of getting used to after driving the car with stock seats for so long. Also, swapping between driving 820 and 1837 really puts into perspective how much lower the Recaros sit. After I got used to the new driving position, I actually prefer it. You feel so much more connected to the car, and obviously get tossed around less due to the lower overall center of gravity, and extra bolster support. The Recaros are much more comfortable as well, IMO. You could drive for hours in those seats and be more comfortable than you would even in the stock buckets, which I think are pretty comfortable.