Well fellas she walked.

I'm 95% sure last night my motor crankwalked. Starting around 8pm the clutch started feeling a little different and engaged in different spots, it wasn't really noticable, but I figured I would just do some clutch fluid maintenance stuff in a few days, no biggie. I'm leaving wal-mart with my gf in the car, as I make the left turn the clutch falls down without me even pushing it. Of course we all know exactly what went through my mind. I dragged it back up and starting pumping it. If there was a leak in the system I thought i could pump pressure back into it. After I stopped doing that it still felt weird driving home. I pull into my apartment complex and make a few hard right turns. The car is fine. I knew I had to do it so I made a hard left turn. Immediately the clutch is at the floor. I pull into a spot and try to put it in reverse. The engagement point is literally a centimeter off the floor. It just gets lower and lower. Now while the car is on, it won't go into gear. I got out a flashlight and checked the master and slave cylinder. They look fine, no leaks, and no fluid by the firewall. I'll have to check the slave cylinder again with some daylight, but it doesn't appear that's the problem. I go to school everyday from 9am to 9pm so finding time to be 100% sure it walked is going to be a problem. I don't know when I'll have time to actually check crank endplay. I'll see if it's bad enough that I can actually make the crank pulley wobble when I get some time. There is always the chance it is something else, and I will confirm crankwalk 100% before I do anything else.

Honestly, I'm pretty depressed about the whole thing. There was a lot of money, time, sweat, and blood in this car. I'm going over my options right now. Right now it looks like I will have to part the car out and buy a daily driver, just something from point A to B. I don't see any point to putting a 6bolt in this car. I really do love my DSM, but putting a 6bolt in a FWD is just too much effort to still spin through the gears. Once I save up a little bit I will buy a 1g AWD and make it a full drag car. Since I will have a daily this will be a weekend only 10 second build. Look for ALOT of parts going on sale soon. They will be cheap because I really just need to buy a commuter car ASAP. I don't know how long my gf will be happy about taking me to school and back everyday. This really could not have come at a worse time. I am taking extremely difficult courses, teaching a little, and preparing for the MCAT.

I am a DSM'er at heart and will always be. I may not have one for a while, but I will still be actively involved in the community and looking for a 1g. I knew this was a risk when modding a 7bolt, but it still sucks for me right now. When it comes down to it, it's still just a bunch of metal, and I still have the truly important things, so things could be worse. Wish me luck.

Sorry to hear it man... And welcome to the club. lol


I miss mine so much... I have been without it since May. :uhoh:

Welcome to the club. I know what its like since I'm in the exact same place minus the GF to drive me to school. You should be able to grab the pully and move the crank back and forth and feel a clunk.

When it comes down to it, it's still just a bunch of metal, and I still have the truly important things, so things could be worse. Wish me luck.

Now that is the mentality that I like people to have. It really sucks what happened, but like you said things could be worse.

Good luck with the car.

Daaammnnn. That sucks man. Anyone else notice that basically all of the regulars have fucked a motor or two?

Daaammnnn. That sucks man. Anyone else notice that basically all of the regulars have fucked a motor or two?
Yeah. lol Its the DSM curse. :wink:

Yeah my car is still fucked up now. I'm waiting on advanced auto to get me a damn Haines manual and its been a week now. Crunchy, good luck with your situation. Sounds like you got a plan and it sounds pretty good. When I bought my beater it felt great knowing I can do w/e I want to my dsm and not worry about daily driving it. Good luck and be sure to keep us updated.

Daaammnnn. That sucks man. Anyone else notice that basically all of the regulars have fucked a motor or two?

I've noticed that alot lately too. None of the regulars have cars that run, or at least run well, and some of them don't even have DSM's anymore. Kevin doesn't have one (although I still see him as a DSMer), Thor your's doesnt' run, my 2 don't run, Brian's doesn't run, crunchy's walked, Scott's walked, and everyone else seems to be having some other sort of problem.

It think Travis and David are the only 2 that I can think of right now that actually have running cars.

EDIT: And Killer, his runs too! Can't forget about him.

sorry to heard that, I think every dsmer should have a back up car, incase.......

Yeah, didnt scotsee blow a HG? We need to have all of them running at once one time. Wouldnt that be cool? :lol: Like that will ever happen... :rolleyes:

Yeah, didnt scotsee blow a HG? We need to have all of them running at once one time. Wouldnt that be cool? :lol: Like that will ever happen... :rolleyes:

Yeah, people used to make fun of me for having a dsm that will break down all the time. I used to stand up for my cars reliability but, latly I just sorta go along with it lol. But, hey crunchy got crankwalk not like theres a whole lot you can do to prevent that one. But crunchy I like your idea with going with a 1g. If I had to do it over again instead of buying my 2g for 6,500, I would of bought a 1g for 2,000 then put 4,000 into it. If only I knew better.

It think Travis and David are the only 2 that I can think of right now that actually have running cars.


Haha... Yup, mine's running fine. Needs some maintence, but it's still going strong. I think Travis is without a UDP right now. I'm POSITIVE he'll correct me though.

And that sucks with the whole situation. Sorry to hear that.

Thats rotten.. I'm intrested in your 680cc's

Mine ran strong up until about a week ago. But that's just because I took it apart on my own, not because I needed to.

BTW: I would love the exhaust and downpipe. That would be one more step towards turbo time. :grinyes:

Mine ran strong up until about a week ago. But that's just because I took it apart on my own, not because I needed to.

That's like...suicide or something.

That's like...suicide or something.

Haha. How you figure? It's gonna run a whole lot better than it did.

Daaammnnn. That sucks man. Anyone else notice that basically all of the regulars have fucked a motor or two?

Yeah that's why I keep my posts to a minimum so I don't fall into that category.:grinno:
Even though I was an ass to you earlier crunchy, I'm sorry to hear about your car. Good luck with the car situation. Just a place to start looking: Cavaliers are cheap are very fuel efficient.

thanks for the encouraging replies.

This afternoon my dad is looking at a scion TC. These are great little dependable cars, and also have an optional supercharger upgrade for later on down the road ;)

Regarding the parts, the guys who have mentioned parts in this thread have dibs. I'll make a whole new thread with the part out list and prices. Stuff will be cheap.

Does anyone have an active CarFax? It would be much appreciated if you can help me out here.

chunkymilk, check your PM's
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

crunchymilk55

how many miles does your car already had ?

dibs on link and possibly the fmic!!

I am a DSM'er at heart and will always be. I may not have one for a while, but I will still be actively involved in the community and looking for a 1g. I knew this was a risk when modding a 7bolt, but it still sucks for me right now. When it comes down to it, it's still just a bunch of metal, and I still have the truly important things, so things could be worse. Wish me luck.

Not to run salt in an open wound, but I think youve found yourself in more-or-less the same situation I found myself in just a few weeks ago. :smooch:

You said it best "I am a DSM'er at heart and will always be.... When it comes down to it, it's still just a bunch of metal, and I still have the truly important things, so things could be worse."

:15millionsign:

Good luck with everything. There's always DSMs on the market, so no worries in trying to get back in the game. :smokin:

Shpyder did you sold your car yet ?

It had 104k problem free miles before a few days ago.

My car is my lover. Unless you can find here a girl here in the cities or turn off the "Hoebag" part of girls in B-Town, I am stuck with this moody bitch. :)

Shpyder did you sold your car yet ?

Nah. I get tons of calls, but no-one follows-up, and for many, this is going to be their first car...:nono:. Arrghhh.

Sorry to hear about it crunchy, how about those fenders? I wouldn't have to paint them that would be a bonus...
EDIT: My car's...nevermind i don't want to jinx myself.

It had 104k problem free miles before a few days ago.
Hmmm... 104k eh?... Coincidence? I wonder... 104k here too man. lol

All the 2g's are dying in their old age. :uhoh:

Daaammnnn. That sucks man. Anyone else notice that basically all of the regulars have fucked a motor or two?

Not all man im still up and running :grinyes: 3,000 miles on my engine now and cranking at 7500 rpm shifts when i race somebody :grinyes:

I better knock on wood :rofl:

But yeah alot of us are fucking up, thats not cool :shakehead

So I was right about Travis... his motor's got problems right now. Doesnt run... period.

This afternoon my dad is looking at a scion TC. These are great little dependable cars, and also have an optional supercharger upgrade for later on down the road ;)


Make it into this later own the road ;) Sweetest tC I've ever seen

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/9223/showtcfixyy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nah. I get tons of calls, but no-one follows-up, and for many, this is going to be their first car...:nono:. Arrghhh.

I think the same, when I was thinking sell my car, I only sell to the person know alot about car, not just some 18 year kid just got their licence. And no shit about maintaint.

Boner. I love widebody cars no matter what car or kit.

dammit, he was all set to buy the car. We went to pick it up and the fucker lied about the mileage. It had 40k not 20k like he advertised and even said on the phone. Obviously 40k on a toyota isn't bad, but if he lied about that he is probably lying about something else on the car. I'll keep looking.

dibs on link and possibly the fmic!!

Sorry my friend, i PM'd Chunkymilk about link long before your dib... :naughty:

hey boys I've been gone for just a little while moving all my shit into my new house! We don't got the internet or cable yet (its getting installed next friday) so I won't be on too much in the next weeks. Just wanted to say its a damn shame another DSM bites the dust. My motor shit the bed at 177kilometers when you put that in miles thast 110 (pretty close to 104 I'd say)
but I rebuilt it and well my car has been running well ever since (all 7k km's). My housemate is looking into buying a car, and after riding in mine he wants a talon (it would be his first car too). I told him prolly not the best idea, I told him to buy a celica, but he still talks to me about my car looks at talons on autotrader and wants to go for rides. I knew hed be hooked lol. Damn why are our cars so fast and sexy? The way our cars are reminds me of this old girlfriend I used to have, She was so smoking hot (and knew it) but she was a total bitch ( i mean like pick me up from school, take me shopping shit like that. Oh and the best was on my birthday she made me HER favourite meal>? Eventually I just canned her ass, theres only so much one person can take be it with girls or cars.
Anyways my cars still running (I don't know if im considered a regular (yet!) It needs a new tierod but its not keeping it off the road.
But theres so many times I woulda been completely boned without my camry (winterbeater) to back me up and bail me out!
Good luck crunchy with whatever you get, and the most important thing is you got the attitude about it.

I've noticed that alot lately too. None of the regulars have cars that run, or at least run well, and some of them don't even have DSM's anymore. Kevin doesn't have one (although I still see him as a DSMer), Thor your's doesnt' run, my 2 don't run, Brian's doesn't run, crunchy's walked, Scott's walked, and everyone else seems to be having some other sort of problem.

It think Travis and David are the only 2 that I can think of right now that actually have running cars.

EDIT: And Killer, his runs too! Can't forget about him.

I'm not a regular yet, but mine's running...
^maybe that's why it's running... I don't have the curse yet... lol

Sry to hear it man...I've dropped so much money into my DSM in just one week of owning it... I'd cry if mine broke... b/c I ended up selling my Daily to buy this one... but I think I'm gonna buy another daily...

I'm still running.....

Sad to hear about this, crunchy. Things will work out in the end. Why don't you get scottsee to get that 1g he almost bought, and ship it to you lol.

dammit, was getting read to buy a 02 IS300, found out it had frame damage.

dammit, was getting read to buy a 02 IS300, found out it had frame damage.

Shit my friend just sold his IS300, to bad :disappoin

He was running 647RWHP

Here is the link check it out anyways, and the other cars you see on there is cars him and his buddy have built ;)

Oh by the way check out his sled at 14 psi ;) i took it out last winter, holy shit!!! scared the fuck out of me lol

http://www.bigmotorsports.com/projectcars/is300.htm

I've noticed that alot lately too. None of the regulars have cars that run, or at least run well, and some of them don't even have DSM's anymore. Kevin doesn't have one (although I still see him as a DSMer), Thor your's doesnt' run, my 2 don't run, Brian's doesn't run, crunchy's walked, Scott's walked, and everyone else seems to be having some other sort of problem.

It think Travis and David are the only 2 that I can think of right now that actually have running cars.

EDIT: And Killer, his runs too! Can't forget about him.

Yea might running perfect, it in the shop now, for replace new clutch master cyclinder and exhault manifold gasket. Here the list that I have to dum money into in the future.

Need new tire ( like 2% tread left )
Need Timing belt job done, I know the timing belt is new, but other belt im not sure. So Im about to let the dealer do all the belt
My TB shaft seal need to replacement.

And I have to wait for Holiday to come, so I can drove my car to dallas TX for my friend doing rebuild and 6bolt swap.

Shit my friend just sold his IS300, to bad :disappoin

He was running 647RWHP

Here is the link check it out anyways, and the other cars you see on there is cars him and his buddy have built ;)

Oh by the way check out his sled at 14 psi ;) i took it out last winter, holy shit!!! scared the fuck out of me lol

http://www.bigmotorsports.com/projectcars/is300.htm
thats just crazy

Sry to hear crunchy. Just got to this thread, been busy with college too. Good luck with selling your parts and buying a new car. Stick around to help make us all smarter. 1g awd drag car sounds like a sweet idea.

ps/I'm still running. KNOCK ON WOOD!

hey crunchy sorry to hear. you have my deepest Condolences. i sleep at night tossing and turning with my bad nightmares just thinking that one day my car too might c-walk. it's like a disease or something. and to all those who say theres no problems with there cars....either you've been through those hard times already or your times are coming around the corner. no way around it in the DSM world. i drive my car like it's not gonna work tomorrow. it seems like after you fix one thing, another problem occurs. Maybe we should all sell are cars and get Hondas!!!!? Nah, no fun that way, a true DSMer always stays true to the roots.

Maybe we should all sell are cars and get Hondas!!!!? Nah, no fun that way, a true DSMer always stays true to the roots.

and broke as a mother f'r

http://www.hi-upload.com/uploaded1/sdideshot.jpg

http://www.hi-upload.com/uploaded1/honda%20front.jpg

I'm not really feeling the CF hoos but DAMN these cars are beautiful.

I'm taking a look at this one this weekend.

:lol: Mike, hating on DSM's like always. :rolleyes:

S2000's are sweet, I love the RWD. If you are in the price range you should get an Evo man.

I'm not really feeling the CF hoos but DAMN these cars are beautiful.

I'm taking a look at this one this weekend.

They're pretty nice... decent hp too... my Friend Nick had one... it beat my Stealth (before I did all the work to it)...

GL

GOOD CHOICE

S2000 are major tits man, if you can afford it and the insurance hop all over that shit

S2000 with those k20's are mean. but i'm 6 foot 2, no way i would drive one. but dude, i was just kidding when i said we should all buy hondas.........

S2000 with those k20's are mean. but i'm 6 foot 2, no way i would drive one. but dude, i was just kidding when i said we should all buy hondas.........

Well, you're not too far gone... there's still some hope for you ;)

it's not that much. I'm deciding between a 15k S2000 or a 18k Scion. brand new TC vs. 80k S2k. Extreme reliability vs. reliability + looks / handling

S2k FTW :)

your really going to give up on the DSM....:crying:

your really going to give up on the DSM....:crying:

just this one

1g awd coming soon. I'm not gonna mod the s2k at all. Maybe just exhaust.

good enough... lol i like the s2k... nice car! but you really should get that 1g quick, so you dont have to go through withdraw...lol

S2000 suck,

2 week ago when I was at the spot, There a new guy with S2000 show up, his car say "for sale call today" he came to my groupd and say" I want to race with the fastes here here tonight" he really cocky btw, lucky there a supra with Nitrous, he say " I do " then they get into the high way, supra beat him by properly 20 car length , he so embressing and drove the car away. I never saw him again.:wink:

How about a 99 porsche boxter, convertable, 33k miles, manual 2.4l for $21,500... I'll send you a plane ticket... Let me know when those 680cc's get popped out of your rail...