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Team3S Digest          Thursday, July 1 1999          Volume 01 : Number 220




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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:25:38 -0500
From: Merritt <merritt@cedar-rapids.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: AUTOCROSS!!!!

At 08:27 AM 6/30/99 -0400, Micheal A. Whelan wrote:
>I did a Autocross in Midland Michigan last weekend.  This stuff is
>excellent!!  If you think you are a great driver go do the autocross,,, one
>of these races will show you what good drivers are all about.  I was getting
>beat by 1.8 and 2.5's (Honda, VW, etc.)  It appears that all the power we
>have is only good for bragging rights if we can't hook our car up to the
>ground.


Sounds like you went to an SCCA autocross. Those are set up for all the
tiny motorized go karts the SCCAers prefer, with tight little corners and
stupid slaloms.. Try a Porsche or Corvette club event. You'll run as a
guest, but the courses are set up for high horsepower cars.

Also, use your AWD as a weapon. Put power on early, sometimes even before
the apex. The car won't slide -- instead, it will launch you out of the
corner like a rocketship. Lesser cars can't do this. Autocrossing is like
smooth violence: accelerate like crazy up to a corner, bang on the ABS so
hard the car shudders, enter the turn under hard braking, and get back on
the gas as fast as possible. Don't worry about a rapid and violent
brake-to-gas transition -- the ABS will handle it.

Watch your tire pressures -- we understeer badly in such maneuvers, and the
fronts can roll under. I have my street tires pumped to 44 psi in the
front. Ask somebody at the autocross to show you how to chalk your tires,
and check to see how far you are rolling over onto the sidewalls. Tires are
not as important as in lesser cars, because of the AWD, but sticky tires
certainly help.

You CAN whup their butts.

Rich/old poop/94 VR4

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Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 10:29:41 -0500
From: "Gabriel Estrada" <typhoonzz@earthlink.net>
Subject: Team3S: Cuttingout at boost

Got a problem with my 3k, and I can't remember if I posted to this list
about it, but I'm having a hard time diagnosing the problem.  Happens in any
gear, so I don't think it is tranny related.  Rev the motor to a 4 k or
above and you get a slight backfire.  Just crusing down the road and the
stock boost gauge hits 0 and you get a cut out of power and the entire car
shudders.  At WOT it feels like I may be hitting a boost limiter?  Nut sure
but the car shudders again and you can hear it backfiring again.
Do I have an exhaust leak, am I hitting a boost limiter at WOT.  Why would
this happen under slow exceleration when I hit 0 boost.  I am stumped!  The
car has 51K on it.  recently replaced air filter, plugs, & fuel filter.
What is my next step.
Thanks in advance,
Gabriel Estrada
94 Pearl Yellow 3000 GT VR-4
92 Black GMC Typhoon

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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 19:11:31 +0200
From: "R.G." <robby@freesurf.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Cuttingout at boost

Did you also changed the wires already ? Try to unhook them at first, clean
the boots and contacts at the coils with some contact spray and readjust the
boot with a small calipers. I sometimes got a hesitation problems and the
cause was that one cyl. did not fire. Also disconnect the ECU to reset any
set codes and to give the car a chance to relearn. It is a job that can be
done in a short time.

Maybe it helps :)

Roger
93'3000GT TT

>Do I have an exhaust leak, am I hitting a boost limiter at WOT.  Why would
>this happen under slow exceleration when I hit 0 boost.  I am stumped!  The
>car has 51K on it.  recently replaced air filter, plugs, & fuel filter.



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Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 12:30:10 -0500
From: "Gabriel Estrada" <typhoonzz@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Cuttingout at boost

How is the ECU disconnected?
- ----- Original Message -----
From: R.G. <robby@freesurf.ch>
To: <stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: Team3S: Cuttingout at boost


> Did you also changed the wires already ? Try to unhook them at first,
clean
> the boots and contacts at the coils with some contact spray and readjust
the
> boot with a small calipers. I sometimes got a hesitation problems and the
> cause was that one cyl. did not fire. Also disconnect the ECU to reset any
> set codes and to give the car a chance to relearn. It is a job that can be
> done in a short time.
>
> Maybe it helps :)
>
> Roger
> 93'3000GT TT
>
> >Do I have an exhaust leak, am I hitting a boost limiter at WOT.  Why
would
> >this happen under slow exceleration when I hit 0 boost.  I am stumped!
The
> >car has 51K on it.  recently replaced air filter, plugs, & fuel filter.
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 10:40:08 -0700
From: Bruce Body <bbody@pacbell.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Cuttingout at boost

Disconnect the battery for 15-30 minutes.

Bruce

Gabriel Estrada wrote:
>
> How is the ECU disconnected?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: R.G. <robby@freesurf.ch>
> To: <stealth-3000gt@list.sirius.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 12:11 PM
> Subject: Re: Team3S: Cuttingout at boost
>
> > Did you also changed the wires already ? Try to unhook them at first,
> clean
> > the boots and contacts at the coils with some contact spray and readjust
> the
> > boot with a small calipers. I sometimes got a hesitation problems and the
> > cause was that one cyl. did not fire. Also disconnect the ECU to reset any
> > set codes and to give the car a chance to relearn. It is a job that can be
> > done in a short time.
> >
> > Maybe it helps :)
> >
> > Roger
> > 93'3000GT TT
> >
> > >Do I have an exhaust leak, am I hitting a boost limiter at WOT.  Why
> would
> > >this happen under slow exceleration when I hit 0 boost.  I am stumped!
> The
> > >car has 51K on it.  recently replaced air filter, plugs, & fuel filter.
> >
> >
> >
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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 15:56:08 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mike Baldwin <mbaldwin@eecs.tufts.edu>
Subject: Team3S: Groaning noise at highway speeds

Well, my car is still under warranty, so I'm assuming the driveshaft
(whatever that is ;) would be covered.

Is this a dangerous/bad for my car to be driving around with this problem?
I just dont want something that is relatively easily curable to cause more
problems.

Also, can anyone recommend a mechanic/dealership around the Boston area
that works on VR4s?

In the meantime, I'll try the solutions everyone offered and see if they
will help.

Thanks

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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 16:10:45 EDT
From: Rice-Burner Crusher <stealth_es@hotmail.com>
Subject: Team3S: windows

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Lately, within the last couple of days, the drivers side window on my 93
stealth has been acting different.  It is doing slower than normal, which is
slower than the passenger side all the time, and it won't go up all the way.
  It stops short about 1 mm.. thus, I have to open my door, and pull up with
my hand at the same time I push the window button up..  What can I do to fix
this.. should I take it to a Dodge dealer??

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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 15:16:22 -0500
From: "Matt Jannusch" <mattj@fallon.com>
Subject: RE: Team3S: Groaning noise at highway speeds

> Is this a dangerous/bad for my car to be driving around with this problem?
> I just dont want something that is relatively easily curable to cause more
> problems.

If it is due to poor lubrication in the transfer case or transmission, it is
possible for the gears to seize and lock up all four wheels, causing a nasty
spin.  DSM cars had a safety recall for this problem, which was caused by
defective driveshaft yokes that allowed the lubricant to leak out of the
transfer case.

Even if it isn't something that serious, the longer you run the car with a
problem the higher the probability of screwing something else up that won't
surface until your warranty is up.  :-(

- -Matt
'95 3000GT Spyder VR4

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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 14:20:00 -0600
From: Manoj Prasad <mprasad@uswest.net>
Subject: Re: Team3S: windows

It is the regulator on the power window.  Take it to a windshield place and they
can replace the regulator for you.  On my Maxima, the cost was around $130.00.
I would not attempt to do this on my own.  You need special tools to do this
kind of work.  It takes about an hour to two hours to replace.

Rgds



Rice-Burner Crusher wrote:

> >From: MAILER-DAEMON@hotmail.com
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> Lately, within the last couple of days, the drivers side window on my 93
> stealth has been acting different.  It is doing slower than normal, which is
> slower than the passenger side all the time, and it won't go up all the way.
>   It stops short about 1 mm.. thus, I have to open my door, and pull up with
> my hand at the same time I push the window button up..  What can I do to fix
> this.. should I take it to a Dodge dealer??
>
> Thanks..
>
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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 21:38:12 -0400
From: Michael Booker <mrbook@gate.net>
Subject: Team3S: Aftermarket Airmeter?

Is there any aftermarket MAS for our car? I modified mine, and the ECU
doesn't like the honeycombs being gone. It gives me check engine lights,
only to "learn" there is nothing wrong. Or, does anybody have one for
sale? Thanks.

Matt \
#311
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Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 21:24:28 -0700
From: Errin Humphrey <errin@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Team3S: Mitsubishi To End U.S. 3000GT Sales

All,

Looks like I might be the first one to post the "official" bad news:

http://biz.yahoo.com/apf/990630/mitsubishi_1.html

So sad,

- --Errin Humphrey
Yellow 94 VR4: a classic



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Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 02:30:01 EDT
From: Topofwrld1@aol.com
Subject: Team3S: W75 Pearl White code mismatch

I have a 92 Stealth R/T with a paint code of W75.  I have purchased two of
the Mopar touch up paints.  W75 White Pearl and W75 Galaxy White.  Neither
one is even close.  Dealer says it is because my car has faded.  Right. 
Mitzu dealer says Dodge colors are different so will not get involved.

Has anyone had this problem and found a better match?  EW1 from a 1975 Dodge
Ramcharger is a better match but it is not a pearl.

BTW X94 Jet Black is perfect for the black top and headlight covers.

Dennis
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Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 13:19:49 +0200
From: "R.G." <robby@swissonline.ch>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Mitsubishi To End U.S. 3000GT Sales

Well, this is brokerage information and it will also not be imported to Europe
anymore. The car has been removed from the Swiss Mitsu importers portfolio last
year and will be gone next year in other countries like Germany and the UK. Of
course the analyst only speaks of the US market but the 3000GT has never been
available in Europe as an NA !

For the new Eclipse have a look at
http://2000eclipse.mitsucars.com/
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/inter/NEWS/9912.html

It looks nice and a 3 liter V6 GDI would make 230-240 ponies. But why did they
give it only a weak 205hp V6 ?? Furthermore, look at the sheet: 6G72 ... does
this sound familiar ? Our engine adapted to the new emmission looses another
18hp ! In Japan Mitsu have the Galant and Legnum with a 2.5l V6 TwinTurbo ...
280hp (jap), the same hp rating as the GTO. A GDI TT wuth 3 liter should make
easy 350 horses :)) Guess what a Boost controller and water injection can do to
this system ... argh, just dreaming.

Regards,
Roger
93'3000GT TT old, but fast

> Looks like I might be the first one to post the "official" bad news:
>
> http://biz.yahoo.com/apf/990630/mitsubishi_1.html
>
> So sad,
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Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 14:10:33 +0200
From: "R.G." <robby@freesurf.ch>
Subject: Team3S: Urgent : Need pictures of a blue 95'Stealth Turbo

I have to chance to get a 95'Stealth TT with a blown engine (belt slipped)
but only 16k miles for about 10k. Anyone have pictures of this year and
color ?

Thanks,
Roger
93'3000GT TT

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Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:13:50 -0500
From: "Oskar" <swede@pclink.com>
Subject: Re: Team3S: Urgent : Need pictures of a blue 95'Stealth Turbo

Roger,
check out Phil's car under MN 3/S.  His is a '94, but according to the 1994
and 1995 sales brochures the Dark Blue Pearl is identical.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/1044/
His car can be found under page 2 of members.

Oskar
'95 R/T TT


>I have to chance to get a 95'Stealth TT with a blown engine (belt slipped)
>but only 16k miles for about 10k. Anyone have pictures of this year and
>color ?
>
>Thanks,
>Roger
>93'3000GT TT
>
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Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:12:11 -0500
From: "Oskar" <swede@pclink.com>
Subject: Team3S: Turbo timer and ETACS

Ok.  This has been talked about before.  I can't find anything in the
archives.  Can anyone help?  What is the procedure for wiring the ETACS unit
so that the automatic headlight shutoff and alarm will still function while
a turbo timer is being used?

Thanks,
Oskar
'95 R/T TT

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