whats with everybodys cars breaking?

[tpunx99GSX]

Is it just me or are there like 5 different threads about people's dsms not starting or breaking down? Come on guys, you gotta start doing stuff right and quit half-assin it. I know dsms are definitely not the most reliable cars in the world, but if you take your time and do stuff right you should be alright. I just thought I'd point that out haha.

Mod your car a little and you will know why they break.

ANY car that you modify to the point that some of our members have, will break under the added stress on the motor itself.
My roomate had a Turbo Integra that he had a shop do the turbo, built the block and head. and had a bunch of other stuff done... He went through 4 blocks, every time he was blowing ring after ring.
The reason honduhs are so reliable is the fact that they were never turbocharged in the first place. but sure enough with a couple go mods (which seems to be few and far between for honduhs) and they will break just like our cars.

[Halon]

Hold up hold up, aren't you the one who had the most "half assed" fmic I've ever seen? The one that incorporated a smic? And you're calling other people out?

[92EvilTalon]

Mine broke more then I could say. And yes it gets spendy after a while. But I hope *knock on wood* it will last for a while after its all done. On another note. My Grand Am GT is leaking oil from some were. my wifes Van also leaks oil too. Ugh stupid old cars. *sighs*

Hold up hold up, aren't you the one who had the most "half assed" fmic I've ever seen? The one that incorporated a smic? And you're calling other people out?

See he fixed it. After he drove it to LSE I think...and had a pipe made.

[tpunx99GSX]

Hold up hold up, aren't you the one who had the most "half assed" fmic I've ever seen? The one that incorporated a smic? And you're calling other people out?

QFT

[turbotalon1g]

yeah, just think about it. Even when some work is done by some people it still isn't right, look how your car arrived here? on multiple occasions.
Old cars, and F&F got to too many people.

[TalonFiero]

Most DSM issues are related to worn out transmissions or half assed installs (mismatched mods, short cuts, bolts/fittings not torqued properly, poor maintenance of worn out parts). If you have been in the game awhile or worked/helped out at a local shop once or twice, half assed it what you find most of the time with issues.

And I'll admit that I have been responsible for most of the issues I have had with my dsm over the years, its a learning experience and I have found that my car had become more and more reliable as I have screwed up and learned what does and doesn't work.

Some mistakes I have made looking back is buying go fast parts more than once (550cc, 660cc, 780cc, 1600cc injectors), shitty turbo (2g20g eliminator). Dealing with shitty vendors and listening to idiots on message boards (turbochagers.com, crooks on trader, dsmtuners) could have skipped a few of those and saved some cash. Buying DSMlink, fuel pumps, injectors, and bigger turbo before replacing worn out motor mounts and suspension which led to drive train issues from increased power and uneven worn tires due to sloppy suspension and just overall scary handling at higher speeds. I am also not ashamed to admit that I probably fucked my 7 bolt up (spun bearing) from prolonged detonation and not dropping the pan to remove blown turbo bearing material back when I was just learning how not to tune a dsm. I'd love to go back 6 years and slap some sense into me, ha.

Only original parts I am still running are my joe p. MBC, boost gauges, air filter setup, and 2g head.

[scheides]

Speak for yourselves bitches, the EVO has been running tip-top and has been ready since Jan! I might change the oil before this weekend, but that's about all the prep I need right now! :D

[HiImBrian]

Mod your car a little and you will know why they break.

ANY car that you modify to the point that some of our members have, will break under the added stress on the motor itself.
My roomate had a Turbo Integra that he had a shop do the turbo, built the block and head. and had a bunch of other stuff done... He went through 4 blocks, every time he was blowing ring after ring.
The reason honduhs are so reliable is the fact that they were never turbocharged in the first place. but sure enough with a couple go mods (which seems to be few and far between for honduhs) and they will break just like our cars.

I know that my 265awhp isnt too much to brag about, but I would consider a 50 trim, fuel, and a rebuilt head is considered "modded"

[HiImBrian]

Hold up hold up, aren't you the one who had the most "half assed" fmic I've ever seen? The one that incorporated a smic? And you're calling other people out?

Wow you guys must have just looked at the pictures and never read what I wrote haha. I put the smic on because I needed drive drive 3 miles home from my buddies house so I could store my car in my own garage. That was the most temporary thing ever. And I am not calling anybody out. I haven't once mentioned a single name. I'm just saying that it seems funny that summer just started and all the cars are breaking. A apologize if I hurt anybodies feelings

[niterydr]

This thread delivers.

My car isn't broken, its mearly not running at the moment ;).