DOHCstunr's 1994 Galant GS build thread *10/31/2012

[DOHCstunr]

On paper its a 1994.... but with all the money I've dumped into it since January 2009, I feel like I'm driving a 2010 7g Mitsubishi Galant GS. After you see what I've been through, you might agree.

About the car:
This is my 4th 7g Galant, and my 2nd GS 5 speed. With that said, this car is 11 years in the making.

The purpose behind my build was to simply build a car that I could enjoy in every possible way, and compete in any form I could.... all while keeping it daily.
I know that a great 1/4 mile car isn't going to be a great track or autox car, and neither one of those is going to make for an excellent daily driver.

So I built this car simply to be as good as it can be at any event, without sacrificing daily driven fun, or comfort.

My motivation
My philosophy for modding has always been: Modify it so it looks/performs/ flows like it could have come that way from the assembly line. So that it looks/feels/handles/performs/ and makes you smile the way that YOU feel it should have came from the assembly line.
I want people to look at my car, and not be able to point their finger at any one thing that stands out from the rest of their car.
I want them to say: THAT, is a nice car. Not, that is a sweet spoiler, or those are great graphics or wheels

Its all about flow with me. Its all about self expression, all while honoring and respecting the brilliant minds at Mitsubishi(or any car manufacturer for that matter).

[DOHCstunr]

So here is my current official Mod list:

1994 Galant GS White

ENGINE:
-1990 JDM Galant VR4 6 bolt
-SBR g50 50trim turbo @ 26psi daily
-Balance shaft delete kit
-1g non cyclone intake manifold
-2g throttle body elbow
-STM fiav/iac block off plate
-STM EGR block off plate
-US plastics PCV system Check valve
-Hyundai smooth top valve cover
-OEM Evo 8 Oil cap
-accel spark plug wires
-NGK BPR7ES pllugs gapped to .28
-1990 Oil filter housing with -10an adaptor fittings
-braided Kevlar over braided stainless steel -10an oil cooler lines
-2"x 14"x 6" oil cooler
-6 quart oil capacity
-Cruise Control delete
-7g non cruise throttle cable
-ditch the old cruise box
-replace cruise control on/off switch with 7g non cruise cubby hole(AWESOME)

INTAKE:
-custom 2.5" mandrel bent charge pipes
-2.75"x26"x7" custom intercooler
-HTS.com 4 ply couplers
-Vibrant performance t-bolt clamps
-Greddy Type-S BOV vented(Matt Sanchez edition)
-Hallman Pro MBC

EXHAUST:
-SBR equal length tubular stainless steel manifold
-Tial F41 wastegate (mounted on manifold)
-Punishment racing 2.5" o2 housing w/ wastegate blockoff
-SBR 1 off wastegate dump pipe
-2.5" into 3" catless downpipe
-3" mandrel bent VRSexhaust.com exhaust piping kit
-Magnaflow 6" canister 3" straight through x 36" long (used as muffler/resonator
-Vibrant Performance 3"inlet, Dual 2.5" outlet muffler
-All Polyurethane Exhaust hangers

FUEL
850cc injectors
Walbro 255lph HP (rewired)
Aeromotive AFPR @ 37.5 psi)
straight -8an fitting on new oem fuel filter(deletes banjo)
-8an fuel rail inlet
-8 fuel rail outlet

ENGINE MANAGEMENT
-1991 Eprom ECU socketed
-DS-MAP JACKAL Speed density standalone
-Ostrich Eprom Emulator
-GM 3BAR MAP sensor
-GM IAT sensor
-AEM Wideband Gauge(black face w/ black bezel)
-AEM Boost gauge(black face w/ black bezel)
-INNOVATE lc-1 wideband(specifically for tuning)
-DS-MAP JACKAL datalogger
-

TRANSMISSION
-stock GS 5 speed trans(only original part left on this car i think lol)
-Fidanza 8lb forged aluminum flywheel
-Fidanza 3.2 sprung kevlar 4 puck clutch kit
-ball bearing shift arm mod
-solid steel transmission shift cable mount bushing
-Symborski CNC steel shifter base bushings
-Symborski CNC tight tolerance shifter pivot sleeve
-B&M replica roller bearing shirt throw shifter
-Bonehead performance stainless steel clutch line
-new OEM slave cylinder with restrictor delete
-new OEM clutch master cylinder, shift fork, pivot/fulcrum ball
-2lb solid lead leather wrapped 2g replica shift knob(BEST MOD I EVER DID)

SUSPENSION:
(Completely overhauled last year. literally replaced every single ball joint on the car.)
-D2 adjustable race coilover/damper
-Prothane Complete Polyurethane master kit(even installed the front lower shock bushings)
-Prothane motor mount kit
-RMDSM FWD solid Chromoly front sway bar
-RMDSM FWD solid chromoly rear sway bar
-8g VR4 strut tower brace
-rear lower tie brace
-SPC front upper control arm ball joint camber kit
-SPC rear upper control arm camber kit
-new 5 lug ABS hub/bearing assembly


BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
-EvoIX front 4 piston brake calipers
-EvoIX rear 2 piston brake calipers
-OEM mitsu Brembo rotors and pads front and rear
-New OEM 1" inner bore 7g GS master cylinder
-Stainless steel brake lines
-Motul RBF600 brake fluid
-OEM ABS system
-Forged EVO IX SE BBS 17"
-forged black lug nuts
-GoodYear Eagle F1 GS-D3 235/40/17 (Y rated boo ya)

EXTERIOR
-JDM Diamond Edition front bumper w/ fogs
-Worldspec Glass 2 piece headlamps
-vr4 sideskirts
-JDM tail lamps
-JDM vr4 wing
-10% side and rear glass (with the good stuff/ not the dyed film)
-50% entire front windshield


LIGHTING
-35w bixenon HID 6000k h4 high/low
-35w 3000k HID foglamp
-relay harness for fogs and headlamps
-3 SMT high output LED white license plate bulbs
-921 36 SMT led white bulbs for the city lights in the Worldspec heads
-All SMT Blue led's in instrument cluster(no hot spots),hvac, and cigarette lighter ring
-green SMT bulbs for turn signal indicator(in dash) and ignition lock cylinder ring
-white angled 6 high output SMT bulbs in the map lights(sunroof dome lamp)
-Diamante C-pillar reading lamps have 6 smt led bulbs
-main dome lamp has two 48 smt LED chip boards
-red 3 high output SMT bulbs in the "in door" front door lamps
-55w halogen reverse lamps

INTERIOR
-OEM Galant GS leather Wheel
-OEM Galant GS microsuede/ sport fabric interior
-MOMO aluminum Pedals
-Pioneer Premier DEH-P700BT
-Infinity reference 4" in dash(powered by receiver)
-Pioneer 4 channel amp 60x4 RMS powering:
-Alpine 6.5" components in door(tweeter mounted on power mirror access plate)
-Alpine 6x9" 3way in rear dash
-Generic black race harness (only used on track/drag/autox days)
-11 year old faded Black fuzzy dice hanging by a thread from rear view mirror(g-force meter)



So anyways, I think that's about it. Not trying to bore you with all the little mods I've done over the years like the cooling fan override and such.
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[DOHCstunr]

2.4DOHC when i first got it
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769570_7413.jpg
So it took two weeks of hell to swap over every mod to the white car.... what took years to do to the black car.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769258_4586.jpg

From the ashes of another
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769334_4946.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769335_5207.jpg

DOHCstunr and DOHCbeatr side by side lol
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769330_3911.jpg


Diamond Edition front finally on:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769333_4687.jpg
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/5669/dsc01243r.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8748/dsc01222u.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5629/dsc01230au.jpg
http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8551/dsc01232j.jpg

Autocrossing
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769257_8230.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769452_4293.jpg

New look
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2853/dsc01296n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769451_4005.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v233/148/46/48208965/n48208965_32769331_4160.jpg



http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/7951/meat.jpg
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6996/11629622.jpg

Brembo's and EvoIX wheels
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs177.snc1/6654_582777891753_48208965_34394432_6741807_n.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5348/dsc06797t.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3214/dsc06778o.jpg
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6401/dsc06802p.jpg


So that was as of last fall.
I took a lot more pictures but they are scattered over 3 computers and Most of them are poor quality anyways. Truth is I didn't take nearly as many Pics of the white GS through the development stages as I did the Black GS.
Some of the time it was because I didn't have a camera, other times it was because I had lost some of my enthusiasm for the White car.
I mean the black car LOOKED AMAZING in person.
I've got my passion back though, and mechanically, the white GS is far superior. The interior is in much much better condition and all but the paint on the car is perfect.
So... From here on out I pledge to take more detailed pictures and keep you guys in the loop. Documentation is everything.

[DOHCstunr]

So basically I've had a rough 18 months with the GS.
The biggest part of it has been maintenance.
Being a New York car, I went through a suspension nightmare piece by piece.
Then there is just the other stuff that piles up and keeps you from moving forward.

I'll make a sort list of whats gone wrong and whats been(or will be next week) replaced on the car so far this past year.


coil packs, transistor pack, oil pump gasket, old cast manifold cracked, get new manifold, manifold to head studs snapped(got new oem studs, nuts and washers), starter failed(destroyed my old ACT chromoly flywheel(ordered new flywheel, awaiting install), axle failed, upper control arm ball joints, front lower control arm ball joints, front compression arm ball joints, Cam angle sensor failed, alternator failed, New alternator failed and caused my battery to boil over and explode(acid all over engine bay), got another new alternator(warranty) and new battery(no warranty), power window/lock master switch failed, replaced tie rods(inner and outer), replaced rear eccentric bolts for rear toe control arm(seized), hard steel brake lines rusted through and failed near the gas tank(had to literally build and bend all new brake lines from scratch), brake master cylinder is approaching failure(ordered new one awaiting install), Clutch master cylinder is approaching failure(ordered new one awaiting install) clutch slave cylinder cracked where the bolts secure it(ordered new one, awaiting install), My ACT2100 can't handle 27psi and is slipping(ordered new clutch, awaiting install), oil pump and pan are leaking again(ordered new oil pump, gasket and oil pan), power steering pump failed(replaced power steering pump), Power steering rack has completely failed(ordered new one should be here friday), old muffler was 7 years old and shot(installed new Vibrant performance one) wideband sensor fouled out(ordered new one)

So my suspension is 100% new,
My brake system is about to be 100% new
my clutch system and hydraulics are about to be 100% new
my power steering system is about to be 100% new

Its been a hell of a year guys lol.

I know as of late I haven't been sharing much on TGC,when it comes to my car anyways.
So from here on I'll be updating you with pics of my maintenance, upgrades, etc. In this thread.

[IVORY_G]

Nice MOD list, very good attention to detail. Now Demanding Pix! LOL!

[peanotation]

such a well built G, something we really all strive for, and that's the daily driveability. good work john, can't wait to see it hit the 20 year mark

PICS or it didn't happen

[DOHCstunr]

Pics are coming. probably tonight.

[02redgalant]

it took long enough! alll we need you to do is spam the thread with pics....nice work :)

[seth98esT]

Proper photoshoot?

[DOHCstunr]

I wish. My buddy seth keeps promising but he never comes through... Cough.

[Galant306m]

The mythical creature we know as "seth" is a lie.....

[DOHCstunr]

added some pics. Better documentation from here on out guys. Promise!

I'll post some porn pics of my new hoard of parts awaiting install when I get back in Lexington.

[qnz]

hawt. Your firewall even says DSM!

[kolio]

hawt. Your firewall even says DSM!

all 94-95's do some 96's do and 97-98 says mitsubishi

john you have donn incredible work.

what your going through and have gone through seperates the men from the boys. you are truely dedicated to the 7G.


i'm also experienceing my own boat load of failures but don't have the funds to fix, so the car sits most of the time.

great work and can't wait to see what else you have in store!

[skrap]

I have a 94 and it says DSM in the engine bay... In all seriousness though John I have always loved your G It has always been very clean!!

[DOHCstunr]

Update:

So this is what I'll be tackling as soon as I get a break from school.
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7833/cimg0046l.jpg

[DOHCstunr]

Out with the old...
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/9984/oldmbc.jpg
^ebay mbc I've had for years
In with the new
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6960/boostcontroller.jpg
New Hallman Pro manual boost controller

I dare say that my spoolup is actually quicker and boost response is improved. Once the wastegate is open my boost level seems to stay very very flat now as compared to the old Joe P. boost controller. Adjustment is easy, precise, and no tools are required.
I'm very satisfied and should have done this years ago. Thanks to MAPerformance.com for hooking me up with such a great price.

[Galant306m]

i need to get a nice oil pan like that.

you have a little bit of work ahead of you there. You are lucky you have hole for the clutch master its a pain when you have to make them. Oh and let me know how that steering rack goes, i noticed the other day when i was under my car its been leaking.

[DOHCstunr]

Well got started today. Set the car up on stands and took the wheels off. Started pulling axles and dismantling the front suspension. took the charge pipes out of the engine bay on my way to the trans.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6792/gettingstarted.jpg
Jeez I have a lot of work ahead of me.

Here is the old compression arm ball joint. Dry as it could be with tons of play. This bad boy is why my left front suspension has been knocking when I switch from accel to deccel
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8307/compressionarms.jpg
Once these are installed. That will be every single ball joint on the car has been replaced. Front and rear lol.

Just wanted to post a couple pics to stay in the habit.
More to come

[skrap]

It Looks good soo far!!

[johnygezony]

hard on

[T-double]

nice

[raks_22]

its an awesome G,

[DOHCstunr]

I took a few weeks off. I feel bad for my poor car sitting in the garage, but I suppose its better than sitting on the street. The last few weeks of the semester were ultra stressful, and after I took my last final I went to the beach for 2 weeks. Now I'm home and have resumed wrenching.

Yanked the old power steering rack and am in the process of finishing up the installation of the new one. I'll post some pics when I get the chance.

[eclipsh]

I feel your pain. My G has been sitting in the garage for a month now. Hey, do you know if the rack is different from a 2g DSM to a 7g Galant? Just wondering because the part numbers are different and I have both sitting around. Your car is looking great. Why you didn't build up the DOHC 2.4 you had though?

[DOHCstunr]

I feel your pain. My G has been sitting in the garage for a month now. Hey, do you know if the rack is different from a 2g DSM to a 7g Galant? Just wondering because the part numbers are different and I have both sitting around. Your car is looking great. Why you didn't build up the DOHC 2.4 you had though?

well at the time I simply didn't have the money. I just wrecked my black GS and i sold the headswap to recover the cost of buying the white GS.
Then of course I'm still FWD, so a 2.4 turbo would only irritate me. Once I get out of school and start working full time I plan to go your route.

As for the steering racks,

they are the same, BUT the galant steering rack is variable assist rack and pinion. The galant has a power steering control module that controls a bipass valve in the top of the steering rack. This is pretty cool. gives you full assist when you are at low speeds, and once you are moving it gives you nearly no assist.

You can install the eclipse steering rack(which I did because its cheaper)
Then I suppose its going to give assist all the time.
I'll post a pick of it when I get some.

[mysticj]

John, what is your input on the use of the stainless steel clutch line with the GS clutch line setup?

[DOHCstunr]

John, what is your input on the use of the stainless steel clutch line with the GS clutch line setup?

I highly recommend the stainless clutch line. I ditched the accumulator reservoir and installed a 2g clutch line. I also took the restrictor out of the slave cylinder.
It may be personal preference. But I like to feel my clutch engagement down to the very last mm. I honestly couldn't call it a burden on a daily driver. It will also increase the accuracy and consistency of your shifts.

In my opinion the 7g should have came with a stainless line from the factory.

Regardless, its an ultra cheap mod.

[mysticj]

Thanks for the input, I could never understand the reason for a secordary reservoir. My clutch pedal feels sloppy for being sitting[car]. I'll do the mod with some motor mount inserts and ball bearing mod for the clutch shift

[DOHCstunr]

Well, i've been driving the car for about two weeks now after the p/s rack install. Can't describe how much I missed this car.
Still have a slew of other parts I need to install but for now I'm taking my time and remembering why I do all this work in the first place.

Here's a poopy camera phone pic from the farmers market this morning. I had no idea it was so bad until I uploaded it lol.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs014.snc4/34052_634693602253_48208965_36093787_4026567_n.jpg


I've been working on my latest home theater project so i haven't had too much time for the G.

[Galant306m]

How did the rack install go? pretty easy or was it a pain?

[qnz]

why did you go with the brembos instead of the other big brake kits you had?

[kolio]

why did you go with the brembos instead of the other big brake kits you had?

probably because the knuckles he bought to get brembos cost and arm and a leg



have you thought about painting the wheels john?

[DOHCstunr]

Well I was going to slap them on, but in the end I sold the stoptechs because they gave me a LOT of much needed Galant money to play with. That, and I didn't want to have mismatched brakes. black stoptech's up front, red brembo's in back(or even black brembos would still be a mismatch)
Another deciding factor was that the aluminum hat on the breath-taking two piece stoptech rotors... was about 5mm thicker than the stock brembo hat.
Which would have pushed my wheels out of the fender. As it is they sit perfectly flush and I didn't want to ruin that.
Would be different for an 8g/3g/9g/4g car.

As for the steering rack,
It was pretty painless. I put it off for a long long time because I thought it was going to be a big hassle.
In the end it wasn't very difficult. I guess the biggest hassle was dealing with all the grime and oil all over my drivers side suspension from the hydraulic fluid that was pouring out the main seal of the old rack.

Painting the wheels? Nah can't say I have. For whatever reason I love the factory tuned look I have right now. Its like I drive an SVT galant or something. As aggressive as it sits, it still looks like it could have rolled off of the assembly line that way.
The plan was to get some Evo IX SE wheels, and keep these for my winter.
But i don't even drive the galant in the winter so idk.
We'll see.

[Wszyc]

Change rear bumper to JDM one it will look great i think

[DOHCstunr]

Well i have no idea how a freakin year went by and I still haven't installed the vast majorioty of those parts in the first page. Lets just say life has been crazy this past year. Busiest year of my life.

So now that I'm done with school, and thriving in my career in real estate, and have basically no free time.... I figured this is as good of a time as any to get the GS ready for a track day.

Pulled the trans today.
Engine bay is pretty gimey. Don't hate.
http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/5127/img9364p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/807/img9364p.jpg/)

My old ACT2100 can't believe it made it as long as it did lol.
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3185/img9369k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/img9369k.jpg/)


Hot spots on the pressure plate
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9062/img9370e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/88/img9370e.jpg/)

Street disc. Still has all of the springs, woot.
http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6238/img9371z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/img9371z.jpg/)

Thin, but not as bad as i expected.
http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/3500/img9372.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/806/img9372.jpg/)

Clutch release fork. It may be hard to see it, but the pivot ball has wore deep into the socket on the fork. Good thing i have a brand new OEM fork and Fulcrum Ball. When these wear it greatly effects the travel of the clutch fork and can cause some serious engagement/disingagement issues. Especially at high rpms.

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7909/img9366u.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/img9366u.jpg/)

Here is my throwout bearing... or shoudl I say whats left of it. This is literally how it came off of my tranny. I'm pretty sure this may have also been a contributor to my inconsistant shifts and missed gears I've been encountering lately.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3341/img9363b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/img9363b.jpg/)


So, finally back under the car diry hands and all.
More pics as they come.

[beam514]

holy dirt/clutch dust Batman! o_O nice TOB you got there lol

[phizzalot]

After reading through your post I see the need for a new clutch,
care to share what brand specs you will be using in the future as for a clutch?

[DOHCstunr]

After reading through your post I see the need for a new clutch,
care to share what brand specs you will be using in the future as for a clutch?

I picked up a Fidanza alumnium flywheel and a Fidanza 3.2 clutch.

its a sprung 4 puck with kevlar friction material

the 4 puck design means less mass away from the center of the disc. which means less momentum and weight. This will allow for much quicker shifts.
The sprung hub and marcel still allow for smooth engagement.

The kevlar friction material apparently lasts for quite a while and can handle abuse.
Its kind of weird though. when I hold the new disc in my hands, and i touch the kevlar, the best I could decribe it as... is leather.
So idk how its supposed to hold up lol. But EVERYone says its great.

[mysticj]

Great job! Hopefully one day we can meet up.

[DOHCstunr]

Great job! Hopefully one day we can meet up.

I think Deal's Gap would be a great place for it

[kolio]

I picked up a Fidanza alumnium flywheel and a Fidanza 3.2 clutch.

its a sprung 4 puck with kevlar friction material

the 4 puck design means less mass away from the center of the disc. which means less momentum and weight. This will allow for much quicker shifts.
The sprung hub and marcel still allow for smooth engagement.

The kevlar friction material apparently lasts for quite a while and can handle abuse.
Its kind of weird though. when I hold the new disc in my hands, and i touch the kevlar, the best I could decribe it as... is leather.
So idk how its supposed to hold up lol. But EVERYone says its great.

my fidanza clutch went about 13k miles on a stock motor with spirited driving :(

[DOHCstunr]

my fidanza clutch went about 13k miles on a stock motor with spirited driving :(

Not sure how you managed to accomplish that lol. I'm betting on about 30k miles out of mine.
My ACT2100 lasted about 8 years, and multiple turbos.

I've had little time this week to work on things. Last night got the clutch and flywheel bolted up and torqued to spec. cleaned up the transmission and installed the new fulcrum ball and release fork. Greased up the sockets on the fork with moly based grease which works fantastic for my brakes, so i'm sure it will do the same in the bell housing.

Also replaced the Rear Main Seal with a new OEM seal, but didn't take any photo's.

This bad boy is my pride and joy
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1165/img9382kc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/img9382kc.jpg/)

Flywheel in, and torqued to spec. Red Locktite FTW.
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1140/img9383g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/34/img9383g.jpg/)

New disc
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1807/img9384l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/717/img9384l.jpg/)

New hotness Vs Old & Busted
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6619/img9385qi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/img9385qi.jpg/)

About the last time you'll ever see it this pretty.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2903/img9386e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/img9386e.jpg/)

Pressure plate installed. Red Locktite FTW.
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/571/img9387q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/img9387q.jpg/)

Thats all I have for today. Again, didn't have much time to work on it yesterday. Going to slap everything back together either tonight when I leave the office, or friday night. Also have a few other goodies coming fedex, so hopefully they arrive today.

[4g63lover]

holy crapola 4-puck! Looks awesome John! that torque wrench must be nice! lol

[phizzalot]

Dohcstunner, What type of Oil Pump are you replacing your old one with? OEM? Iam looking to replace mine as well since I think its the source of some oil leaks..

[DOHCstunr]

Yes, OEM pump and OEM gasket set.
I've heard the topline pump is good too. But the savings are marginal.
Definately do not want to skimp on the gaskets my friend.

[98mgalant]

When you get done there let me know and I'll bring mine up.lol

[Galanttuner10]

this car was my inspiration for my 7G. Keep it up.

topline is good. better savings when it comes to the water pump for sure. oem oil pump and gaskets are onle like 40 bucks more where the water pump is 100 more and doesnt come with gasket or o ring.

nice 4 puck BTW.

[seth98esT]

Looks good(except for the grimey bay buwahaha).

When are you going up to Deals Gap? I was just thinking today that it would be a sweet weekend trip.

[DOHCstunr]

Looks good(except for the grimey bay buwahaha).

When are you going up to Deals Gap? I was just thinking today that it would be a sweet weekend trip.

Will be even better this time now that I have a 2nd gear lol!

[seth98esT]

Oooh, you will probably still hold the shifter when in second just out of habit :P

I got an replacement oil pump/front cover off eBay, it did not come with the castle plug for the oil pump. Pretty sure OEM is missing it too. I couldn't get my old one off so I just bought a new one, only like $4. Just something to think about ;)

[mysticj]

I think Deal's Gap would be a great place for it

definitely

[DOHCstunr]

Got some parts yesterday.
-OEM copper 4 layer exhaust manifold to head gasket.
-2 OEM front door switches
-OEM neodymium magnet transmission drain plug
-a set of OEM exhaust manifold studs and OEM copper lock nuts(one of my studs snapped so screw it I ordered a whole set.
I can't remember if there was anything else lol.
http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/894/img9388.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/806/img9388.jpg/)

Some fancy new door switches I've tried rebuilding the original ones multiple times but they never seemed to work properly for long. So once I saw that STM stocks them... i pulled the trigger
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/2623/img9389w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/img9389w.jpg/)
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2765/img9390hq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/707/img9390hq.jpg/)

Got everything back in.
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3543/img9398g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/img9398g.jpg/)

I don't think I took pics but I went ahead and installed a brand new (non rebuilt) starter. I'm never buying POS parts from autozone etc etc again.

haven't taken a picture of the finished product cause there is a couple of suprises I'm pretty stoked about. Should be posting them in a couple of days once I get my GS back from the fabricator.

[DOHCstunr]

So I've put about 50 miles on the clutch so far.
Its a little early for a realy review, but first and foremost let me say that it has NEVER been so effortless to slide the shifter into any gear at any rpm. Going with the 4 puck has improved shifting dramatically.
Also, I know the kevlar has a ways to go before its broken in(900 mile manufacturer required), but the engagement is as smooth as stock. I haven't felt even the slightest hint of chatter. The clutch just grabs and goes. Nice and smooth. I think thats the benefit of the kevlar. Smooth engagement with tons of holding power, and durability.

The new pressure plate is firm but overall has a better feel to it than my old act2100. having installed a new clutch master, slave, release fork and pivot ball has really paid off. I did not shim the pivot ball if anyone wanted to know.
I'll keep you updated as new developments come in.

[DOHCstunr]

Well I'm approaching the 900 mile mark and I'm still as happy as day 1. I probably won't launch it till at least 1500 miles but I'll be glad when I can start leaning on the right pedal again. I'm missing that boostilicious pull.

With all of this weight reduction my engine really sails through the powerband. It rises and falls so quickly and effortlessly. You do have to shift a little bit quicker because the rpms drop soooo fast between shifts, but when you rev it to downshift it is instant. Makes downshifting into any gear even going down 2 gears very seamless.

I wired up some bixenon h4 HID bulbs the other day so now I have quad high beams again. halogen h1 bulbs in the inner lens, and the bixenon HID bulbs in the outer lenses. If you guys have ever seen a h4 bixenon kit you know it comes with a special relay that keeps the low beam on while the high beam solenoid is engaged. Thats because on cars that come standard with h4 bulbs the low beam circuit turns off when the high beam is on and vice-versa. Well since our 7g's keep the high beams on with the low beams, all i did was run the solenoid wires over to the high beam harness and solder/spliced them in. As soon as I pull the high beams the halogen bulbs illuminate and the h4 shield solenoid engages. Makes for an incredible view on the expressway and ky backroads at night. I love it!

[DOHCstunr]

Well its been about 1800 or so miles on the new clutch and I'm happy to say its amazing. I love the way it grabs and how free the motor feels now. Engagement is so smooth and I would absolutely hate to go back to an ACT clutch ever.

Anyways, so I installed a pair of new goodies on the GS yesterday, thought I'd share.
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4779/imag0198bf.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/imag0198bf.jpg/)

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3667/imag0200ae.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/imag0200ae.jpg/)

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/5200/imag0213vy.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/imag0213vy.jpg/)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6094/imag0214q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/imag0214q.jpg/)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/8453/imag0215a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/38/imag0215a.jpg/)

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/1774/imag0218t.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/806/imag0218t.jpg/)


Here's some pics of the stock GS seats. Most people haven't seen them so I thought I'd share:
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9388/imag0202p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/imag0202p.jpg/)

Note that these aren't faded or worn, its just how the microsuede appears to the camera lens from different angles. The EVO seats do the same thing.

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4726/imag0203r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/202/imag0203r.jpg/)

I tried to capture an angle that shows how well bolstered these GS seats are. They really are super comfortable and firm, and the side bolsters hold you in place quite well. This is one of the reasons I never really considered upgrading. But the price on the evo recaros was too good to pass up. So thats how it goes sometimes.
Even have kangaroo pockets on the back which I will miss.
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5044/imag0204vd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/imag0204vd.jpg/)

So far I love the new seats.

[galantlvr34]

The car looks awesome man!The exedy clutch has smoother engagement over an act clutch?I am probably going to go with the stage 1 exedy clutch when i am ready.The gs seats are different then the other galant seats?I never knew that i thought only the back seat was different.

[IVORY_G]

Nice!

[XxGiRLaNT06xX]

Wow the car look amazing! Nice work

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[98mgalant]

I'm so exited to ride in this beast this weekend. I feel like a little kid. :)

[eclipsh]

Soooooo jealous. I want those seats BAD. Unfortunately I'm back to being a broke college student and can't afford them :(

[mysticj]

Love the seats. The GS seats are comfortable but I may swap them out if I decide to put the car on a diet.

[wetamup2k3g]

This is a nice car, very clean, very nice build!

[DOHCstunr]

Thanks guys! I'm pretty satisfied with them. Its pretty cool how they can be firmer yet privide a smoother ride at the same time. I sit about 1/2" lower in the cabin now. Makes me feel that much more connected to the car and the road. It really changes the feel of the car.
The fabricator I used is one of the best around here and he's super affordable. Some all of his work is pretty impressive and he's one of the most talented welders I've ever seen.
Needless to say while I was these we came up with some ideas for my engine bay and I'll be going back there next week to do something that's going to change my engine bay dramatically. So i'm stoked. Woo.

[w/oarctic7g]

Those look great, you will really learn to love em especially in the twisties.

[eclipsh]

Needless to say while I was these we came up with some ideas for my engine bay and I'll be going back there next week to do something that's going to change my engine bay dramatically. So i'm stoked. Woo.

So I'm betting a 3-point strut bar or custom intercooler piping.

Oh, and you can just send me those GS seats you aren't using ;) I'll take good care of 'em.

[Wszyc]

Great car! Only needs this rear bumper :)
http://www.mitsubishi-klubben.no/upload/files/120907_003__large__323.jpg

[DOHCstunr]

So I'm betting a 3-point strut bar or custom intercooler piping.

Oh, and you can just send me those GS seats you aren't using ;) I'll take good care of 'em.

You are about half right!

[mysticj]

Great car! Only needs this rear bumper :)
http://www.mitsubishi-klubben.no/upload/files/120907_003__large__323.jpg

yummy!

[DOHCstunr]

Does that bumper come down further? I'm not really a fan of the no crash protection and the short bumper. I actually do love the usdm bumper... just wish it was as low as the skirts.

[4-G-rim]

Great upgrade John...the Evo 8 seats do give the car a whole different feel. Weight savings are a big plus switching to Recaros compared to the stock seats also.

Glad you jumped the gun on the Evo seats...probably one of the best things you can do to truly benefit you and the car.

[98mgalant]

I have to say that the Evo seats are amazing. I got to ride in the car this past weekend and they hold you in place while maintaining a comfy feeling. The Gs seats are an upgrade from the regular galant seats though. :)

[DOHCstunr]

Thanks Kevin. I'm glad too. Really changed the look and feel of my interior, not to mention the function... and most importantly improved my satisfaction with the car. Just gotta keep working on my tune and get this motor tearing through tires again.

and Matt I'm glad you like the GS seats. Take good care of them for me.

[Wszyc]

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2064/dsc00036ad.jpg

See for your self I don't know... This is that bumper (JDM, EU spec ) with original side skirts

Photo of my friends E88A

[DOHCstunr]

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5350/imag0337.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/254/imag0337.jpg/)

[eclipsh]

wOOt! How many of those did you put on? Mine is at 315k, yes 315,000. I pulled it out of the salvage yard at 303,000 though.

[DOHCstunr]

wOOt! How many of those did you put on? Mine is at 315k, yes 315,000. I pulled it out of the salvage yard at 303,000 though.

Picked up this car with 137,000 miles I think. Right around there anyways.
Car has never been in better shape than it is now. The only thing left on it that's still original.is the back seats and the paint. Everything else has been replaced or upgraded. Crazy.

[galantlvr34]

Wow man that is awesome mine is getting around there too.Mine has 188 thousand something on it.

[mysticj]

A little over 129K on mines, the engine though is over 169K.

[DOHCstunr]

Something I should have done years ago. I made a shift boot for the black GS but the shifter trim was destroyed in the wreck. So when I installed the short shifter in the white GS it of course interferes with the factory accordion boot(which i have two of now on my work bench on the shelf of misfit parts)
So as many of you know I've been driving without a shift boot for quite some time.
Picked up this boot off of eBay. Its black suede with blue stitching. Compliments the Evo Recaros and finishes off my interior. I might get an Evo Momo wheel at some point if I come across a deal, but for now I'm happy with my leather wrapped GS wheel. You can see my Momo pedals in the floorboard. An ex got them for me and honestly they are one of my favorite mods. I highly recommend getting a quality set of pedals and ditching the factory rubber nonsense.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/3239/imag0366i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/imag0366i.jpg/)
Shifter looks tall because of the 2g shift knob. Its not a OEM one its a weighted knob. Instead of the knob being nylon wrapped in leather, its like a lead alloy or a heavy pewter of some type wrapped in leather. I think it weighs in around 1.5 or 2 lbs. Its seriously heavy for its size and makes up for some of the leverage you lose when going with a short shifter. The extra weight helps when getting the lever from gear to gear.

[galantlvr34]

Nice it doesnt interfere with it now that the accordian boot is gone right?I am driving around the same way and i thought that style boot would fix the issues.Let me know how it works i want a boot back on it.

[master_visionary]

Where did you getthat bumper. I been all over the web no luck ... you still got one of the top ends?

[DOHCstunr]

Nice it doesnt interfere with it now that the accordian boot is gone right?I am driving around the same way and i thought that style boot would fix the issues.Let me know how it works i want a boot back on it.
It works great. Couldn't be happier. I went ahead and shaved back the left inside(part where the stock boot mounts) in order to create even more clearance. Now there is no interference and its actually made the action of the shifter quieter because the shifter is sealed away in the center console compartment the way it oughtta be.

[DOHCstunr]

Sleeper mode!

So I got bored the other day and swapped out the JDM VR4 spoiler for my original GS spoiler. Car's looking pretty low key now.
Super dirty pic:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/311416_859411780223_48208965_38915542_1153305484_n .jpg

The GS has been running fantastic as of late. Still a little fat in the tune but pulling harder than ever. Only running 23 psi at the moment but I'm putting about 80 miles of central Kentucky back roads on it every single day. I love my job.
Probably going to garage it for the winter thanksgiving weekend.

[eclipsh]

Looks better with the GS wing. I wish my car looked like yours (minus the sun roof).

[DOHCstunr]

Looks better with the GS wing. I wish my car looked like yours (minus the sun roof).

Its just a different look to me.
As far as the VR4 wing goes....
Before I had one I always though there was something off with them.
Mainly because all I had ever seen were crappy internet pictures.
Because seriously what would the odds be of me seeing another vr4 wing on a 7g in the middle of Louisville, KY.
Even in the good pictures, i was never sold on it.
One day I came across a solid deal from Trigger and i pulled... lol the trigger.

Once I had that bad boy on my car and saw how sexy it looks in person, I fell in love buddy.

I guess its sort of like how black cars with gloss black wheels almost always look like crap in photos, but then you see the exact same car in person and your jaw drops.
That how I feel about the vr4 spoiler. Its something a that a camera lens just cant capture.

[4g63lover]

I like it with the GS spoiler better.

[kolio]

Its just a different look to me.
As far as the VR4 wing goes....
Before I had one I always though there was something off with them.
Mainly because all I had ever seen were crappy internet pictures.
Because seriously what would the odds be of me seeing another vr4 wing on a 7g in the middle of Louisville, KY.
Even in the good pictures, i was never sold on it.
One day I came across a solid deal from Trigger and i pulled... lol the trigger.

Once I had that bad boy on my car and saw how sexy it looks in person, I fell in love buddy.

I guess its sort of like how black cars with gloss black wheels almost always look like crap in photos, but then you see the exact same car in person and your jaw drops.
That how I feel about the vr4 spoiler. Its something a that a camera lens just cant capture.


thats the thing with me, i want it and i don't. i feel i need to have the motor done to pull it off. so if someone talks shit, my snail can whoop their ass

if i pull the trigger and get it, i want to mount it without the center portion. i would remove it and fill it. so only the 2 outter post would exist

[mysticj]

I'll think it will look sexy with the 8G spoiler, but that's me..hehe

[4-G-rim]

The VR4 wing is unique...its because its rare and not something you see too often to get to appreciate. So with the the handful of 7g's that have them here its hard to get "used to the look".

I will admit..when I first got it, I was a lil mixed feeling about it because there was something about the look of the car.

It was the stance..it didn't sit right, the wheel/tire combo made the car look "tall".

When I went to the the 5zigens with the slightly aggressive offset.......the VR4 looked right in place and that was the key to pull off the VR4 wing IMO.

[98mgalant]

Because seriously what would the odds be of me seeing another vr4 wing on a 7g in the middle of Louisville, KY.

Yeah what are the odds of that. I mean not like there would ever be another 7g Galant with a JDM vr-4 spoiler sitting in your driveway and garage.lmao How quickly we forget.lol jk

[DOHCstunr]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6821916876_8619564e3d_m.jpg

[02redgalant]

well thats weird the rest of the picture is missing

[4g63lover]

MR wheels?

[DOHCstunr]

Evo IX SE BBS wheels.

[kolio]

i want to see how they will look on the car.

aren't those really wide?

[DOHCstunr]

245/40/17.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads17/Race+Tire+REo1R1276655436.jpg

[greddy]

They're the same size as the ix enkeis he has now

[DOHCstunr]

Decided to keep my current tires and sold the RE-01's to my buddy.
Havent had time to wash them or my car but here are a few random crappy photos I took today.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/7009670689_82511aa7ed_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/6863555842_438c095523_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/7009671601_d487de2365_b.jpg
The last one was a horrible angle. Don't give me any shit lol.

[mko]

Shes looking hawt man.

[wetamup2k3g]

Oh, that's a dope ass 7G!

[eclipsh]

Wanna trade cars? ;)

[Galanttuner10]

Looks really good.

[phizzalot]

Looks good DOHC, add some folding mirror's! I added some lately and they really changes up the look.

[Skyforger]

Holy shit, this is one clean 7G. I likey.

[kolio]

The wheels look great john.

Do you rub with 245's? is that your regular ride hight or do you adjust it?

[DOHCstunr]

The wheels look great john.

Do you rub with 245's? is that your regular ride hight or do you adjust it?

The wheels came with a practically brand new set of 245's but I ended up selling them to a buddy. I wasn't willing to sacrifice tire noise for more lateral grip, not that my current tires are lacking in the grip department. They are just lightweight and very quiet, very smooth riding Y rated tires.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/6865959186_96ae3b921a_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/6867022540_85db2405fb_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7012070581_a12a9fec95_b.jpg

again... I'm a shitty photographer.

[DOHCstunr]

End of the road for this project. I've been in the Galant game for 14 years.
Be on the lookout for a part out thread. Unless one of you cool cats wants to make an offer on the car as one piece. Sad to see it go, and I know I'll miss it more than anything when its gone. But right now the car is at its peak. I simply do not have the time to go AWD.... So i figure its better to leave on a good note, than to let the GS fade from glory.

[Galanttuner10]

Sad to hear man, but you have made that car quite a spectacle. You were the reason why I kept my galant 5 years ago when I found pictures of your black GS and then found here and saw this white GS. Good luck with everything I would have loved to have seen this in person.

[mysticj]

Is the car done in performance or car done as in some shit happen to it?

[98mgalant]

For real man? That sucks. Wih I had the money to buy the whole damn car.

[DOHCstunr]

Is the car done in performance or car done as in some shit happen to it?

The car is great performance wise. I drive it every day and I still enjoy it very much. I've spend a lot of time and money making sure that this car has always been in tip top shape. I'm just to the point where if I don't swap to AWD or build some crazy engine... then its just going to stagnate. Its a great car and I love it, so it deserves better than to let that happen. If someone wants to buy it, great. Otherwise I'm going to part it completely and likely junk the title and chassis. Sounds horrible I know... but what else can a guy do? I could keep it for another 10 years if I wanted to. It really just boils down to me being so incredibly busy in my career that I simply don't have the time to take care of it, and the last thing you would ever see me do is let someone else turn a wrench on my beloved GS. lol.

[IVORY_G]

OMG are you kidding me? Junk the chassis and oart out the car? This has got to be joke, that car is beautiful and you have kept it in pristine condition. Please reconsider and if it doesnt sell as a whole then just keep it. Its like destroying a piece of art...

[eclipsh]

Keep it, cage it, gut it and track it. Or send me the bumper cover and side skirts as a gift ;) Or the brakes ;) Seriously though, just turn it into a track toy and pick up something else to mess with for a daily. Or give me the parts. You know, either way.

I wish I was in a position to buy it off you whole but I cannot. I'd swap my drive train into it without a second thought. It is a great looking car.

What will be next?

[DOHCstunr]

Well my options are part it out, or sell it outright. I'm not going to wait a year for someone to buy it. Honestly... the thought of someone who isn't a TGC diehard purchasing it and ruining it is no worse that me wrapping it around a tree.

I'm just trying to streamline everything. I have one car now that does everything and I really don't want the GS to sit on the backburner. Picked up a Legacy GT 5 speed limited.
I honestly thought I'd keep the GS forever. If someone were to come at me with $5k. I'd let it go. Which is a friggin deal considering you could just part it out for far more than that.

[eclipsh]

Hah! A Legacy GT was what I was thinking I might go to if my Galant died. That or an E46. Still, there is something to be said for having a track toy that you can mess up or have down for an extended period and not worry about losing your DD. None the less, good luck however it goes.

[mysticj]

The car is great performance wise. I drive it every day and I still enjoy it very much. I've spend a lot of time and money making sure that this car has always been in tip top shape. I'm just to the point where if I don't swap to AWD or build some crazy engine... then its just going to stagnate. .


Keep it, cage it, gut it and track it. Seriously though, just turn it into a track toy and pick up something else to mess with for a daily. You know, either way.

Gut the inside and track it. That's what I am in the process of doing. Going from 2960+lbs down to 2860lbs is a hell of difference. Apparently you have the hunger for more and your currect setup isn't satifying your appertite...

[DOHCstunr]

It mainly just boils down to me not having the time. I could afford to paint it, AWD swap, all of those things. But I simply don't have the time to see them through. I do love the car. There's no tracks near me worth the drive and autocross is retarded expensive if you think about how many dollars you spend / how many actually minutes you get to drive... which will usually total well under ten total minutes. Followed by a couple of hours standing in the hot ass sun dodging cars and picking up cones.
I do love this car though.

[IVORY_G]

If you have another daily driver already than time is not an issue. You can take as much time as is needed and do it little by little...

[eclipsh]

If you have another daily driver already than time is not an issue. You can take as much time as is needed and do it little by little...


At first thought I agree with this. On the other hand, Galants are really nothing special in the grand scheme of cars. It is a fun, inexpensive sleeper but the Legacy GT is better in pretty much every way other than curb weight.

DOHCstunr, I'm sure it wasn't an easy decision to come to. Best of luck with the sale.

[DOHCstunr]

If you have another daily driver already than time is not an issue. You can take as much time as is needed and do it little by little...

little by little would amount to once or twice a year. I've had another daily driver for years. The white GS hasn't been driven in the winter or bad weather since I bought it. After going through the suspension and replacing it all with prothane and new hardware, I didn't want to ever have to deal with salt again. Also I didn't want to have to buy a separate set of tires for the winter. So from thanksgiving till March every year it stays nice and cozy in the garage.

[EATsleepJDM]

nooooo!

[mysticj]

AWD is only worth it, IMHO, if the car is being track on the weekends, doing rally races, becoming a show car(why?), or some 500+awhp goal is in mind to terrorize the streets. Other than that, say welcome to the additional weight the AWD will offer and more maintenance. And by the sound of it, more maintenance is something you don't have time for or want.

[DOHCstunr]

AWD is only worth it, IMHO, if the car is being track on the weekends, doing rally races, becoming a show car(why?), or some 500+awhp goal is in mind to terrorize the streets. Other than that, say welcome to the additional weight the AWD will offer and more maintenance. And by the sound of it, more maintenance is something you don't have time for or want.
Pretty much. So I'm going with one car. I already have the Legacy GT. working on selling the Outback, then I will decide the fate of the GS. Hopefully someone snatches it up so I don't have to butcher it.

[mysticj]

Well good luck, sir.

[98mgalant]

Well John before you go selling it you should give me a price on those seats. Not saying that I would be able to buy them but I would love to have them. Just saying man.

[kolio]

it sucks to come to this point after going through so much with the black one and then getting this one.


when i get back to the states i need to check out a couple things......... might need another G

[IVORY_G]

it sucks to come to this point after going through so much with the black one and then getting this one.

x2

[DOHCstunr]

I can agree with that. I'll be honest If i still had the black one I would never ever sell it. As much as I really enjoy the white one (and in a lot of ways the white is a much better car), I've never really fell in love with it. Like I said, time is hard to come by. I alwyas thought when I embarked on my career and starting raking in dough that I would be able to do all the things I dreamed of with this car. Maybe some of the things that we have ALL dreamed of doing to a 7g. Alas, when the money comes, the time goes. I simply don't have the free time anymore. I just hope that someone who cares about and understands these cars takes it off my hands. I'd let it go for a steal. If it meant I didn't have to tear it apart... Lol because I don't have the time lol.

[kolio]

I can agree with that. I'll be honest If i still had the black one I would never ever sell it. As much as I really enjoy the white one (and in a lot of ways the white is a much better car), I've never really fell in love with it. Like I said, time is hard to come by. I alwyas thought when I embarked on my career and starting raking in dough that I would be able to do all the things I dreamed of with this car. Maybe some of the things that we have ALL dreamed of doing to a 7g. Alas, when the money comes, the time goes. I simply don't have the free time anymore. I just hope that someone who cares about and understands these cars takes it off my hands. I'd let it go for a steal. If it meant I didn't have to tear it apart... Lol because I don't have the time lol.

i get back in a months time, i will see what i can make happen. i have too many cars to my name and need to dump one because of parking reasons.

you said you want to wait until you sell the other car then worry about the GS. when i get back i will try and make magic happen

[kolio]

i know what you mean about the time and money. i used to have all the time in the world but not money. then money but no time.........

this would kill 2 birds with one stone.....

[wetamup2k3g]

i know what you mean about the time and money. i used to have all the time in the world but not money. then money but no time.........


Too true. Unless you get stupid money, like a billion or something. DOHCStunr, good luck with your car, she's one of the top notch 7G's out there.

[Galanttuner10]

Maybe keep my black one as my daily and put my built 2.4 and AWD swap your GS? I the thoughts in my head. Idk if I could ever own my idles car but pm me what you would want. And if I got it I would store it in a heated garage all winter as well.

[DOHCstunr]

Working on the sale thread now. I love this car. Time to pass it on to the next faithful owner. Should be up shortly.

[Galanttuner10]

Working on the sale thread now. I love this car. Time to pass it on to the next faithful owner. Should be up shortly.

I really was thinking of buying your car and finishing what you started ad what I started on mine but my car gave out and I had to buy a brand new car. Good luck with the sale.

[Ivory8g]

I didnt want to clutter the f/s thread but omg 5k is a damn steal! had this been last month i would have already contacted you about buying it so it went to a galant lover. damn man. I hope she finds a great home.

[Galant306m]

Need to end this thread with a build video with some in car action. Sad to see her go but hope someone here gets here so we know she will be taken good care of. Good luck with the sale John.

[DOHCstunr]

Current pics of the car:
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg24/scaled.php?server=24&filename=dsc03285hw.jpg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg138/scaled.php?server=138&filename=dsc02525ix.jpg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg822/scaled.php?server=822&filename=dsc02531po.jpg&res=landing

[DOHCstunr]

Found some older pics with JDM wing(included with the sale) and my old evoIX enkei
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg29/scaled.php?server=29&filename=img1381rt.jpg&res=landing
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg821/scaled.php?server=821&filename=img1385z.jpg&res=landing

[99galantES]

Whoever buys this is getting a good deal car is so clean love it

[98mgalant]

Damn it man we should have done a photo shoot before you get rid of her.

And btw If you would have done this a year ago I would own that car right now man.lol

[DOHCstunr]

Well there's good news and bad news. Bad news is this car met its death by the new owner and deer.
Good news is there is likely to be a lot of rare galant goodies hitting the market once the owner makes an account and starts parting it out.

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/9311/gstoast.png

[Ivory8g]

*sigh* ........for the love.......

[Blue8g]

Wow, within the first month.

[Galanttuner10]

very upsetting to see this man. i almost hit a deer this summer in mine, i hit the brakes so fast i couldnt get to the clutch and stalled the car. brings back the same feeling i had when i saw calis white car got totaled but this is a deer and different.

[greddy]

wow, now I regret not buying this car and giving it a proper home :(

[galantlvr34]

Why part it out,why not fix it.It is fixable from what I can see.

[phizzalot]

Whoa didn't even know this was even up for sale. Well Dohc your 7g was an inspiration, and sux to see it crashed up, Good luck with the legacy thats a pretty nice car!!

[mysticj]

Well there's good news and bad news. Bad news is this car met its death by the new owner and deer.
Good news is there is likely to be a lot of rare galant goodies hitting the market once the owner makes an account and starts parting it out.

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/9311/gstoast.png

That's some BS...might as well kept the car and part it out yourself

[IVORY_G]

FAIL FTL, sad to see a beautiful 7G end up like this SMH

[DOHCstunr]

Yeah pretty rough huh?

Core support, hood, tbar, jdm lamp and corner, radiator.... I think windshield too. The amount of money he would spend replacing those parts would exceed the value of the car. Sitting right beside the Galant is his 99 GST. I think his plans are to take everything that will go into the GST and upgrade that DSM to a beast. As for the Galant specific parts hopefully he gets on here and lists them. I'm sure he'll make a deal for everything. There is a lot of rarities in that car including the engine harness and ECU setup. Which would make it rediculously easy for anyone to swap a 6 bolt into their 7G. I'm just glad it happened to someone other than me. Sheesh. Already lost one GS. I don't think I could have done all that labor a third time.

[kolio]

it sucks to see this happen after only a month!

but the parts that are busted up are cheap to replace with the exception of the headlight. i could get all the parts from the junk yard for literally under $300.

is the diamond edition trashed?