Update 8/23/2012: The car has been running pretty awesome! The air tank was jumping around in the trunk, so I got some foam and fit it to the tank in the spare tire-well. The project isn't done yet, so I don't have any pics up. When it's completed, I'll be sure to get some posted for all to see. Other than that, I've been busy buying my first home (and still got to keep the car!!) so I haven't had much time to work on her or do custom stuff. That all costs money, which I don't have right now because of the house! I'll be sure to get some new pics of her sitting in her very own garage, where she will finally be treated like she deserves! Updates to come, so keep checking back!!
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T
(2CSTM4U)
Even if you don't want to leave a comment, would you please take a second to rate?! I'm not asking for 5* from everyone, because I'd like to know that my car is actually ranked appropriately. I know I have negative comments and 1* ratings because people are haters, but what would the world be without those people?!
Thank you - to all of my supporters who check back and leave comments!! But as always, to the new viewers, thanks for stoppin by and please keep checking back! Leave comments and rate, please!
I'd like to earn Showoff of the Week at least once, so nominate me for that too!! I don't believe that a car has to be "Show Quality" or "Perfect" to make it into SOTW. Any car that has been transformed into something better than stock and shows great potential for the future, should be eligible!
6/3/2011 - I'm also going to start working on the page orders and fixing things up, so it flows better.
Here is a quick Photoshop of what I'd like to do... but it's soooo much work!!!
This is my Eclipse Spyder Turbo. Yes, it is a stock turbo motor.... no swap here. I picked her up on Oct 31, 2008. This car is going to be getting a full make-over. Eventually, everything will be getting replaced with new parts or performance parts. The list of parts is below. I've spent nearly $10k in parts, not including labor, because I do all the work myself. Please make sure you check that out and keep updated with all the new stuff I'm doing. I update my page as often as possible with the latest and greatest, so check back! :)
Here was a "once in a lifetime" Top Spot for Mitsubishi's. The rating system on here sucks... far too many stock cars with minor mods receive so much credit... but for what?!
Some more Top Spots news. This is just a search for Mistubishi Eclipse's only "Top Spots". Can we get the trashy Ebay projects off the "Top Spots" and put something truely inspiring up there?!
Please don't forget to rate it! I want to make it into the highest Top Rides for suspension!! I think this car deserves that much!! :) More pics to come for the Air Ride setup!!
Side Note: If you plan on leaving comments that only contain your opinion of how much you don't like the car or how it looks "cheap", please move on to someone else's profile. I'm not here to take requests of what you would like me to do with the car. It's MY car and it's not cheap. I think anyone that is spending money on their cars at a time like this, is truely a dedicated auto enthusiast. I'm not a stupid NOOB and have had plenty of time under my belt playing mechanic. I do all of my own work on the car and I'm very proud of it. I do plenty of research and pay for everything myself (I've got the bills to prove it). I don't have rich parents to buy me everything I want.
Performance Mods:
SBR MHI EVO III 16G w/Install kit. (Hot Side-Swain Tech Coated/Painted Silver)
ECMLink V3 + 3" GM MAF and cable.
Innovate LC-1 Wideband with Gauge kit.
560cc EVOLUTION Injectors.
Punishment Racing FMIC + short Route Piping w/GReddy BOV Flange. (Recirculated)
Downward facing Throttle Body Elbow.
FP 4" Race Intake (recirc) + GReddy Type S BOV.
FP Race Manifold. (Swain Tech Coated/Painted Silver)
SS o2 Housing/Recirculated. (Swain Tech Coated/Painted Silver)
Thermal R&D Cat-back.
AEM FPR Kit + Fuel Filter.
Walb 255lph Fuel Pump. (re-wired)
Hallman Pro Kit Boost Controller - Heavy Spring. (set to 20psi)
Act 2100 Clutch, Pressure Plate and TO Bearing.
New OEM Clutch Fork and Pivot Ball.
Act Streetlight Flywheel.
B&M Short Shifter + Solid Base Bushings and Tranny Bushings.
SBR Prothane solid Motor + Transmission mount inserts.
Optima Redtop Battery.
Red Powder Coated Valve Cover.
NGK Wires.
Autometer, Lunar Boost + Voltmeter gauges.
SS Clutch line.
Cruise Control eliminated - Non-Cruise Control Cable installed.
Suspension Mods:
Easy Street Air Ride w/Digital Air Ride Controller.
Custom setup for drop control valves - designed by Me!
Customized Lower Strut mounts. (lower drop)
Prothane Upper Control Arm Bushings.
Front Strut Tower Brace.
18" Bremmer Kraft BR01 Wheels with General Exclaim UHP rubber.
Exterior Mods:
Sonar - single Halo projector headlights.
Altezza style Carbon Taillights (need to be tinted).
Trimmed Front bumper.
Stock Spoiler removed.
Interior Mods:
New Carpet set + Painted black interior panels. (not tan anymore!)
Custom Trunk Floor made by Me from MDF and black Vinyl.
Kenwood Double-DIN DVD+CD player w/AV-in for Ipod and USB port.
Pioneer 3-way 6.5's in the front doors.
Pioneer 4-way 6x9's in the rear.
Single 12" enclosure in trunk with RF Punch 1200 Amp.
Misc. Parts:
Boost Leak Tester.
Purchased, need to be installed:
SBR Limited slip differential
Prothane lower control arm bushings.
Wish List:
Fresh upholstry (Black) to replace the very warn tan leather seats.
Carbon Hood + Trunk + random other carbon parts.
Parts up for sale!:
Dodge Avenger/Chrysler Sebring "Viper" Urethane front bumper: $100/obo + shipping.
Page 1: Intro - List of Mods/Need installation/Wishes
Page 2: Day I bought the Car
Page 3: Motor Work
Page 4: Interior Work
Page 5: Exterior Work
Page 6: Air Ride Work
Page 7: Photoshoots taken by Myself
Page 8: Trunk Work
Page 9: MHI EVO III 16G Turbo Install
Page 10: AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator and Fuel Filter Install
Page 11: Thermal R&D Install
Page 12: Custom Fiberglass Air Ride Controller POD!
Page 13: Monster Energy Drink Coolant Overflow Bottle.
Page 14: New addition to the Family! My very First Puppy
Page 15: Water Pump Fix
