Search Results for ‘spring’

Today my build restarted with some disassembly with a lot of work & a bunch of new parts hope to have it drivable by next spring/early summer

Parts manufacturers fiercely compete for the limited shelf space. Sometimes a part manufacturer will even agree to buy up all a chain store's existing inventory if the chain store agrees to switch to the part manufacturer's brand. The part manufacturer then is in the awkward position of owning a...

Hi all, 10 years ago when I bought my eclipse (3.8L V6) I had an Eibach lowering springs/kit installed. I just recently broke the rear passenger spring. The mechanic said I'd have to make sure to get the same size replacement spring. The problem is I can't remember the size of the springs...

KYB is currently offering a rebate on select Shocks, Struts, and Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assemblies. Now through June 30th, 2020, buy four qualifying KYB products, and receive a pre-paid MasterCard for up to $75! KYB ride control products are vehicle specific and designed to restore or...

I ordered some titanium spring retainers that are meant for a 2jz beehive style spring that happened to measure EXACT to the 4g69 spring. I will post pictures as soon as I get them in!

First time Eclipse owner. bought an 07 Spyder GT with only 16,000 km (10,000) miles. Even though it's 12 years old it looks like new. First time convertible owner as well. So far so good. Tons of fun to drive. Parked now for the winter (Manitoba, Canada) but I'm working on a few things for...

Welp, after 220k miles with just routine oil changes and maintenance it decided it had enough. A few months after I gave it a fresh tune up too. Driving to work on Friday, It all of a sudden started mis-firing and knocking bad. I immediately pulled into a parking lot and as soon as my foot...

For people that have been having the rare issue where you turn the ignition to start the car and starter just clicks (brand new starter, good battery, and ground) , you have to do this 3-5 times and it would finally start, this is your fix below. I was having this issue as well so Friday...

So with having the Eclipse Spyder and spring coming around the corner I plan to install my SXV300v1, however after looking at the antenna that comes with it and the antenna that is on the trunk it doesn't look like can just take the old one off and mount the new one without either A: crappy...

Up for sale is a used set of front Big Brakes for the 3G Eclipse/8G Galant, I'm not sure if they would fit the 4G. I bought them to but on Galant Ralliart but never got around to it. Found the box unopened while doing some spring cleaning. Asking $100 buyer pays shipping.

I bought a 2007 Spyder GT Convertible with 76,000 km this past December. I am new to the car mod game but thought I would try it in my retirement. I saw the car in business acquaintance garage and had to buy it. I have my garage ready to go after a few trips to Harbor Freight. The car is still...

So I've been busy this winter collecting parts for a drivetrain overhaul come spring. I've picked up a clutch, flywheel, LSD and some MT-90 fluid. What else do I need to know/do before handing it over to the shop? Would rather have all my bases covered and leave nothing up to chance before the...

Sooo im absolutely hating the salt right now!!! Its killing the red on Red October. So plans to fix this and still drive durring the winter. Plasti dip whole car matte white For winter and in spring peel it or dip it another color for summer. ~$250 to do the whole car isnt to bad. Thoughts...

Car is getting a new clutch and flywheel come spring. Figured since the brake fluid will need to be bled to do the work, it might be a good time to replace it entirely. There are 129k kilometers on the fluid and it's starting to look quite dark. Car will be used predominantly for weekends and...

Hey everyone, I really hope you can help me out. A few days ago, I started noticing a metallic squealing noise whenever the car was in motion. I found out that the brake hardware on the rear passenger wheel was hitting the heads of the wheel studs. The hardware I'm referring to is the pin and...

My convertible top is not opening because a steel strip connected to a microswitch is broken and needs to be replaced. The thin strip of metal about 2mm wide but when bent it needs to spring back to it's original shape. I have marked the steel strip in the image. When the latch opens the metal...

Hello, I opened up my car's top after spring and it opened completely. However, on closing it won't close the 5th bow. Here is a video of it's operation. As you can see it whirr's as if it is closing but doesn't close completely. Here is a video of the problem video of 5th bow not closing...

I'm looking to upgrade my clutch to a Clutchmasters FX250 in the spring time. Anyone in the Toronto or GTA area had any transmission work done at a shop they would recommend? Dealership already quoted ~$1000 of labour, definitely not trying to spend that kind of money on labour.

Hey Guys! Finally bought a 4g a few weeks ago! It's been a long time coming, but I finally have it. Its an '09 Eclipse GT-P 6-SPD Manual in Sunset Pearlescent :drool: I'm usually driving around the GTA (Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto) as well as the Kitchener-Waterloo Area. I haven't been...

Looking to flush and refill my transmission oil in the spring. I've got 123k kilometers on the original fluid, hoping it can smooth out my (at times) notchy shifting. Are there any high rated brands/products besides OEM, and how much do I need to buy to fill?