DHaughton27's Silver Eclipse - Page 5 - Club3G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G Forums

lyonstl · 01/01/2013, 05:38 PM

get some fogs in there =p looks good btw

treehead · 01/01/2013, 05:55 PM

Looks awesome!

DHaughton27 · 01/02/2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

Thanks man! I am actually making more money now then I was in HS.

but I hope we can meet up again

Haha lucky you! I havent been as fortunate...maybe i'll try to get a job next school year but we'll see

and yeah, you and spencer (if he's in town) and everyone should come down for Import Alliance in April. It's always a great turnout and a lot of fun!

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Originally Posted by Menace

Looks good

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by lyonstl

get some fogs in there =p looks good btw

Thanks! Those are next on the list...but im not sure if they're going to fit because there is something blocking the hole from behind

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Originally Posted by treehead

Looks awesome!

Thanks man! I think we're overdue for some pictures by the way

Last photoshoot was Small GA Meet ~ 11/25/2011

DHaughton27 · 01/02/2013, 09:37 AM

btt for new pictures

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

Hey guys

Well I havent been very active on this site until recently. It's kind of sad to see that the forums are not nearly as active as they used to be when I first signed up...but I guess it should be expected.

Anyways, I've had some parts sitting in my garage for about two years now that I could not afford to get painted since I am a student at the University of Georgia...and at most I'd drive my car like once a week so I had other priorities. However, I finally gathered enough money to get some stuff done this winter break. The new mods consist of:

03-05 front bumper conversion
GT side skirts added
Driver's side fender repaired
Rear bumper resprayed
New Head Unit
5% tint strip on winshield

An actual photoshoot will be done once I install my fake vents and fog lights. Hopefully I can get Treehead to come out with me since we haven't taken photos together in awhile (HINT HINT)...but for now you get crappy cell phone pictures. Enjoy and comments are welcome!

About to perform surgery on the bumper because of course there are cracks in it...

00-02 front bumper removed

03-05 front bumper installed

About to head to the Auto Body and Paint Shop

Finished product

rsingh12 · 01/02/2013, 12:28 PM

I'm down. I don't talk to Spencer anymore, he's in Texas I believe. I'll come and bring my cousin with his TC

2002_GT · 01/02/2013, 12:54 PM

Looks really good man.

DHaughton27 · 01/02/2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

I'm down. I don't talk to Spencer anymore, he's in Texas I believe. I'll come and bring my cousin with his TC

Oh wow...but alright. That sounds good

Just keep an eye out for an Import Alliance thread in the regional forums!

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Originally Posted by 2002_GT

Looks really good man.

Thanks man. We really need to try and get a meet going soon! Import Alliance was a good time

DHaughton27 · 01/02/2013, 06:09 PM

I really want to get some new tail lights but I am torn on which ones I want. TYCs are really overrated and waaayyy overpriced IMO...and I really want LED tail lights. I don't want to nightshade them. I would just keep them as is. Here's what i've been looking at:

1. These are only $48. I would leave the white on my bumper lights nightshaded and remove the nightshade on the red part so that they match my tails. The nighshaded reverse lights would match my black painted mitsubishi emblem and wheels.

2. These are $140. I know these aren't very popular on here but I think they'd match my color scheme very well...plus they dont have those ugly bubbles.

I think they look good on the car...

Pictures taken from: Piojo12002's Eclipse GTS Spyder! El Paso Tx.

3. $75...ehh these are OK. I know I can do the TYC mod for them but i've heard of too many failed attempts and I dont know of anybody who has done them in my area that'd be willing to help me out. So these would just stay as is

Any opinions/input would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know which ones would look best on my car

rsingh12 · 01/02/2013, 08:23 PM

I think the second ones would look good only if you got them red tinted or went with black tint

treehead · 01/03/2013, 07:26 PM

if you want red then definitely the first, if black then go with the second

both will look good. I like the circle led's of the first though

DHaughton27 · 01/04/2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

I think the second ones would look good only if you got them red tinted or went with black tint

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Originally Posted by treehead

if you want red then definitely the first, if black then go with the second

both will look good. I like the circle led's of the first though

Thanks for the input guys

I think I am going to go with the first set of tail lights and re-tint my bumper lights so that only the white part is night-shaded.

Lil Mitsu · 01/04/2013, 10:33 PM

Get the crystal clear depo reverse and use tint film like I did, I can still see decently at night and it doesn't break up the look of the rear end.

detter21 · 01/05/2013, 02:51 AM

Honestly bud, those last taillights would look real sick on your car if you got rid of that stupid mercedes thing in the middle. Thats the first time I have seen that style and actually kind of like it. Just my opinion.

DHaughton27 · 01/05/2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Mitsu

Get the crystal clear depo reverse and use tint film like I did, I can still see decently at night and it doesn't break up the look of the rear end.

I would buy some new bumper lights...but mine do not work

They never have since I bought the car and no one has been able to figure out why. Therefore i'm not too worried about light output or anything. Just looks

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Originally Posted by detter21

Honestly bud, those last taillights would look real sick on your car if you got rid of that stupid mercedes thing in the middle. Thats the first time I have seen that style and actually kind of like it. Just my opinion.

Yeah, I would love to try and take them apart so that I could remove that stupid mercedes symbol but i've seen tooo many failed attempts so I am not even going to try. I think the mercedes symbol will be less obvious with the red tails so I am going to go with those.

DHaughton27 · 01/11/2013, 03:23 PM

My friend's aunt was in town for a little bit and she has an EXTREMELY nice camera that she let us borrow to go take some pictures. I was honestly scared to mess with any of the features on the camera, but here are a few of the shots that I liked

I had no idea this photo was going to be taken. My friend was just messing with the camera as we were heading to the spot for the photoshoot

Oh and I came home from school to this today

All of the new parts should be installed soon

UrAjerk · 01/13/2013, 01:34 PM

wow the 03 conversion looks great

DHaughton27 · 01/13/2013, 01:59 PM

Thanks man

Very cheap and easy upgrade

UrAjerk · 01/13/2013, 02:05 PM

yea i plan on doing the swap myself before i get my car painted..... did you buy new hardware or use your existing

DHaughton27 · 01/13/2013, 02:17 PM

Do it. It really makes a big difference. All I bought for the swap was:

Front Bumper- $40
Turn Signals- $35
Fake Vents- $25
Fog Lights- $55

I installed everything myself using the How-to's in the garage, and literally everything bolted up perfectly. I didn't need to buy anything else besides the things listed above.

UrAjerk · 01/13/2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

Do it. It really makes a big difference. All I bought for the swap was:

Front Bumper- $40
Turn Signals- $35
Fake Vents- $25
Fog Lights- $55

I installed everything myself using the How-to's in the garage, and literally everything bolted up perfectly. I didn't need to buy anything else besides the things listed above.

sweet were did you get a bumper for 40 bucks awesome deal

HaZal2d0uS · 01/13/2013, 02:49 PM

Car looks great! Always exciting to see people hanging out with the community too, reminding me that it's been far too long since I've seen my C3G buddies

Keep up the good work.

DaniIndoor · 01/13/2013, 03:27 PM

Very nice! Looks great.

DHaughton27 · 01/13/2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UrAjerk

sweet were did you get a bumper for 40 bucks awesome deal

Certifit. Look on their website and see if they have a shop near you. I just called and told them what I wanted, and the parts came in 3 days later. I went and picked them up without having to pay for shipping or anything

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Originally Posted by HaZal2d0uS

Car looks great! Always exciting to see people hanging out with the community too, reminding me that it's been far too long since I've seen my C3G buddies

Keep up the good work.

Thanks! haha Georgia isn't nearly as active as it used to be

but it's always fun when we can get something together

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Originally Posted by DaniIndoor

Very nice! Looks great.

Thanks man! I absolutely love your car

DHaughton27 · 01/13/2013, 05:17 PM

Red LED tails and 3rd brake light installed!

03-05 Front bumper conversion complete...for now (considering getting a black front grille

)

treehead · 01/13/2013, 08:00 PM

the tails look awesome

jstewart92 · 01/13/2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

Certifit. Look on their website and see if they have a shop near you. I just called and told them what I wanted, and the parts came in 3 days later. I went and picked them up without having to pay for shipping or anything

Where's the shop you went to? that sounds enticing.

UrAjerk · 01/13/2013, 09:19 PM

i went to the certifit website they no longer are carrying the 03-05 front bumper that i saw.....but maybe im wrong

rsingh12 · 01/13/2013, 11:35 PM

The tails look good man. The front looks really good as well. I think for your reverse lights, you should take the black off and just tint them all red to match everything in the rear

Lil Mitsu · 01/14/2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

The tails look good man. The front looks really good as well. I think for your reverse lights, you should take the black off and just tint them all red to match everything in the rear

All red didn't look too bad, just gotta have stuff to match it!

jstewart92 · 01/14/2013, 07:04 AM

Personally I'd keep the reverse part tinted but keep the normal red reflector not tinted.

DHaughton27 · 01/14/2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by treehead

the tails look awesome

Thanks

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Originally Posted by jstewart92

Where's the shop you went to? that sounds enticing.

I went to the shop out in Forest Park, Ga. It's only about a 45 minute drive from where I live so its convenient for me

I think it's where body shops purchase parts for customers. That's why there prices are sooo low

PS: I may be needing some retrofitted headlights soon so maybe we could work something out

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Originally Posted by UrAjerk

i went to the certifit website they no longer are carrying the 03-05 front bumper that i saw.....but maybe im wrong

If you look in the catalog the 03 bumper is going to be listed as "Bumper Cover, front (2/02-05)". I'm not sure if the part numbers are the same for all store catalogs but for my store the part number is MR990611. Let me know if you still cant find it

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

The tails look good man. The front looks really good as well. I think for your reverse lights, you should take the black off and just tint them all red to match everything in the rear

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Originally Posted by Lil Mitsu

All red didn't look too bad, just gotta have stuff to match it!

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Originally Posted by jstewart92

Personally I'd keep the reverse part tinted but keep the normal red reflector not tinted.

The original plan was to do what jstewart92 said, but the tail lights aren't really red. They are more of a burgundy color. Im not sure if you can tell from the pictures or not but the tinted red lens on my reverse lights match the tail lights perfectly. That's why I am going to leave them tinted.

The all red bumper lights don't look bad, but I feel like it'd be an overkill with all that red on the rear

03Quicksilver3G · 01/14/2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

03-05 Front bumper conversion complete...for now (considering getting a black front grille

)

Screw the black grille, boost that shit and throw on an FMIC

All honesty your car has come along great

but you need to boost it

Firebuck · 01/14/2013, 05:52 PM

Car looks great. Nice work.

jstewart92 · 01/14/2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHaughton27

I went to the shop out in Forest Park, Ga. It's only about a 45 minute drive from where I live so its convenient for me

I think it's where body shops purchase parts for customers. That's why there prices are sooo low

PS: I may be needing some retrofitted headlights soon so maybe we could work something out

Just south of Atlanta, hmm? Well we may be able to work something out! If you wanted to come down and deliver for me one morning and spend a day in Savannah or so (while I worked on housings) I could probably turn-around same day on Mini H1's or FxR 3.0s if I really pushed it. You'd also save on the shipping. This is assuming of course that you don't opt for the $75 shipped new black OEM style housings for your retro. Food for thought, nevertheless!

DHaughton27 · 01/15/2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 03Quicksilver3G

Screw the black grille, boost that shit and throw on an FMIC

All honesty your car has come along great

but you need to boost it

Haha thanks man! That means a lot coming from someones car that's been my inspiration since I joined the site in 09

And I would absolutely LOVE to boost it but my car is almost at the 170k miles mark

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Originally Posted by Firebuck

Car looks great. Nice work.

Thanks my man! A part of your 3g will always be with me

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Originally Posted by jstewart92

Just south of Atlanta, hmm? Well we may be able to work something out! If you wanted to come down and deliver for me one morning and spend a day in Savannah or so (while I worked on housings) I could probably turn-around same day on Mini H1's or FxR 3.0s if I really pushed it. You'd also save on the shipping. This is assuming of course that you don't opt for the $75 shipped new black OEM style housings for your retro. Food for thought, nevertheless!

That sounds good. Just PM me whenever you're ready to talk more details

03Quicksilver3G · 01/15/2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

Haha thanks man! That means a lot coming from someones car that's been my inspiration since I joined the site in 09

And I would absolutely LOVE to boost it but my car is almost at the 170k miles mark

:

Thanks

I have put a lot of work into it, I am glad that it is an inspiration to others.

and yeah 170k is a little too much miles on it to start boosting it.

DHaughton27 · 01/15/2013, 10:37 PM

Yeah that's what I figured

I do want to own a boosted car at some point in my life. Hopefully the eclipse lasts me until graduation and then I can get something nice with low miles. I really love the 3.8 genesis coupes (before the ugly styling change in 2012

)

00EGT · 01/16/2013, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

I got a couple of random shots from today with jacob (treehead), but nothing really special. I think his pictures about sum it up but here ya go:

Working on the LED swap in the garage

The sexy beast sleeping

The genius (treehead) detailing and taking pictures of my car (aka my slave for the day

jkjk)

Results of the blue LED swap (Yes, I know the radio is still orange! Aftermarket radio is coming soon!

):

Once again, thanks Jacob for everything!!

Should I nightshade my front turn signals?

So with the LED swap how easy was it and what sorts of bulbs/mods did you have to do

ryandiaz440 · 01/16/2013, 08:50 AM

Look in the garage section of the forum. It is very easy.

treehead · 01/16/2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 00EGT

So with the LED swap how easy was it and what sorts of bulbs/mods did you have to do

The led bulbs needed can be found in the garage section. The only mod you have to do is remove the orange film from the back of the main gauges. If you know what to do it's pretty easy and will take around an hour, but first time it's going to be tricky and will definitely take over an hour

DHaughton27 · 01/16/2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 00EGT

So with the LED swap how easy was it and what sorts of bulbs/mods did you have to do

Here you go man:

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

I got the lights from superbrightleds.com. I got six 74 bulbs and six 194 bulbs. That just covers the dash, clockpod and hvac though. I think you will need 5 more bulbs to do your stock radio if you want.

how to install led lights in the gauges with pictures

HOW TO: Change interior bulb color

Treehead helped me do the swap because he had done it before...but it didnt seem too difficult at all.

00EGT · 01/17/2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

Here you go man:

how to install led lights in the gauges with pictures

HOW TO: Change interior bulb color

Treehead helped me do the swap because he had done it before...but it didnt seem too difficult at all.

Thanks

03Quicksilver3G · 01/18/2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

Yeah that's what I figured

I do want to own a boosted car at some point in my life. Hopefully the eclipse lasts me until graduation and then I can get something nice with low miles. I really love the 3.8 genesis coupes (before the ugly styling change in 2012

)

Haha yeah, I am still trying to sell my dd and get a better one.

rsingh12 · 01/18/2013, 10:57 PM

Actually Dillon, when the new gen is slammed, it looks really damn good.

DHaughton27 · 02/24/2013, 06:44 PM

New Updates:
18x7.5 Akita AK8 Wheels
Black Leather Seats Conversion (only rear seats for now)
All Black Stratus Gauge Face

It's supposed to rain all this week so I didn't bother washing the car. I'll do a proper photoshoot soon but here are some pics for now

DHaughton27 · 02/24/2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

Actually Dillon, when the new gen is slammed, it looks really damn good.

Ehhh

I just think the older ones flow much better

Thrice0805 · 02/24/2013, 07:01 PM

I like the new wheels and the pictures look great. Very clean! Pics of the stratus gauge face?

treehead · 02/24/2013, 07:28 PM

awww yeeeaaahh the new wheels are much better!

fast gt · 02/24/2013, 07:35 PM

Very nice

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Liber_Jr · 02/24/2013, 08:08 PM

In the first picture on page one you have an aluminum fuel door, where did that go?

DHaughton27 · 02/24/2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by treehead

awww yeeeaaahh the new wheels are much better!

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Originally Posted by fast gt

Very nice

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Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by Liber_Jr

In the first picture on page one you have an aluminum fuel door, where did that go?

I actually prefer the plastic one over the aluminum one so I traded with a local member for his

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Originally Posted by Thrice0805

I like the new wheels and the pictures look great. Very clean! Pics of the stratus gauge face?

Thanks man! I actually got the wheels for a steal off of craigslist for $300

I had to pay for new tires though

Here's the gauge face:
Old

New

Most of the aftermarket gauge faces were a little too ricey for my taste. I just prefer clean and simple...plus I only paid $5 for the new one

DHaughton27 · 02/24/2013, 08:28 PM

Thought this was very humbling...

First day I bought her

How she sits for now

Lil Mitsu · 02/24/2013, 08:28 PM

Nicely done!

jstewart92 · 02/24/2013, 08:38 PM

Looks great!

wright06jhs · 02/24/2013, 09:29 PM

Im sure those gauge faces are a whole new look for you but they look OEM to me. The 01-02 Stratus coupe has black gauges just like that. Ive always thought they look better then any of the 3G gauges.

Love the before and after shots, it looks a lot better.

PaulStone · 02/24/2013, 11:29 PM

Great progress man, Its my first time reading your Ride thread.
I love the before and after pics, It looks so much better now.
Did your old 00-02 fogs fit your 03 bumper?

treehead · 02/25/2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wright06jhs

Im sure those gauge faces are a whole new look for you but they look OEM to me. The 01-02 Stratus coupe has black gauges just like that

kind of like what he already said

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

New Updates:
All Black Stratus Gauge Face

DaniIndoor · 02/25/2013, 03:49 AM

Awesome new pictures dude!

I'm liking the new Stratus gauge face btw.

emppy · 02/25/2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

Thanks guys

New

Most of the aftermarket gauge faces were a little too ricey for my taste. I just prefer clean and simple...plus I only paid $5 for the new one

Where'd you pick up that gauge face? I'd like to have one myself.

Menace · 02/25/2013, 07:32 AM

The car has come a long way, and looks great

01/01/2013, 05:55 PM	#242 (permalink)
treehead TROLL KING Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 3,248	Looks awesome! __________________ ~ MY CAR ~

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rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	I'm down. I don't talk to Spencer anymore, he's in Texas I believe. I'll come and bring my cousin with his TC __________________

01/02/2013, 08:23 PM	#249 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	I think the second ones would look good only if you got them red tinted or went with black tint __________________

01/03/2013, 07:26 PM	#250 (permalink)
treehead TROLL KING Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 3,248	if you want red then definitely the first, if black then go with the second both will look good. I like the circle led's of the first though __________________ ~ MY CAR ~

01/13/2013, 01:34 PM	#256 (permalink)
UrAjerk Hey u there Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nashville /Mufreesboro tn Vehicle: 2000 gt (fed) manual Posts: 229	wow the 03 conversion looks great __________________ 2000 GT (fed) manual \ rpw long tube headers\ custom exhaust\ chrome injen CAI

01/01/2013, 05:38 PM	#241 (permalink)
lyonstl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT Posts: 823	get some fogs in there =p looks good btw

01/02/2013, 12:54 PM	#246 (permalink)
2002_GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Vehicle: 2002 Eclipse GT Posts: 452	Looks really good man.

01/02/2013, 06:09 PM	#248 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	I really want to get some new tail lights but I am torn on which ones I want. TYCs are really overrated and waaayyy overpriced IMO...and I really want LED tail lights. I don't want to nightshade them. I would just keep them as is. Here's what i've been looking at: 1. These are only $48. I would leave the white on my bumper lights nightshaded and remove the nightshade on the red part so that they match my tails. The nighshaded reverse lights would match my black painted mitsubishi emblem and wheels. 2. These are $140. I know these aren't very popular on here but I think they'd match my color scheme very well...plus they dont have those ugly bubbles. I think they look good on the car... Pictures taken from: Piojo12002's Eclipse GTS Spyder! El Paso Tx. 3. $75...ehh these are OK. I know I can do the TYC mod for them but i've heard of too many failed attempts and I dont know of anybody who has done them in my area that'd be willing to help me out. So these would just stay as is Any opinions/input would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know which ones would look best on my car

01/04/2013, 10:33 PM	#252 (permalink)
Lil Mitsu King of Rice!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GTS Posts: 1,385	Get the crystal clear depo reverse and use tint film like I did, I can still see decently at night and it doesn't break up the look of the rear end.

01/05/2013, 02:51 AM	#253 (permalink)
detter21 BMW Tech, 3G Owner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin' Vehicle: 01 GT Tampa Blue Posts: 201	Honestly bud, those last taillights would look real sick on your car if you got rid of that stupid mercedes thing in the middle. Thats the first time I have seen that style and actually kind of like it. Just my opinion.

01/11/2013, 03:23 PM	#255 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	My friend's aunt was in town for a little bit and she has an EXTREMELY nice camera that she let us borrow to go take some pictures. I was honestly scared to mess with any of the features on the camera, but here are a few of the shots that I liked I had no idea this photo was going to be taken. My friend was just messing with the camera as we were heading to the spot for the photoshoot Oh and I came home from school to this today All of the new parts should be installed soon

01/13/2013, 01:59 PM	#257 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	Thanks man Very cheap and easy upgrade

01/13/2013, 02:05 PM	#258 (permalink)
UrAjerk Hey u there Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nashville /Mufreesboro tn Vehicle: 2000 gt (fed) manual Posts: 229	yea i plan on doing the swap myself before i get my car painted..... did you buy new hardware or use your existing __________________ 2000 GT (fed) manual \ rpw long tube headers\ custom exhaust\ chrome injen CAI

01/13/2013, 02:17 PM	#259 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	Do it. It really makes a big difference. All I bought for the swap was: Front Bumper- $40 Turn Signals- $35 Fake Vents- $25 Fog Lights- $55 I installed everything myself using the How-to's in the garage, and literally everything bolted up perfectly. I didn't need to buy anything else besides the things listed above.

01/13/2013, 02:49 PM	#261 (permalink)
HaZal2d0uS Detailing Pro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ames, IA Vehicle: Stratus R/T Posts: 1,608	Car looks great! Always exciting to see people hanging out with the community too, reminding me that it's been far too long since I've seen my C3G buddies Keep up the good work. __________________ [ Members Ride \| Car Parts FS \| Moving Sale - Misc. Items \| Detailing 101 \| Design & Automotive Blog ]

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DaniIndoor Faster than a turtle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fremont, CA Vehicle: 2002 Eclipse GT Posts: 1,254	Very nice! Looks great. __________________ Member's Ride Thread -> DaniIndoor's 02 GT

01/13/2013, 05:17 PM	#264 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	Red LED tails and 3rd brake light installed! 03-05 Front bumper conversion complete...for now (considering getting a black front grille)

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treehead TROLL KING Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 3,248	the tails look awesome __________________ ~ MY CAR ~

01/13/2013, 09:19 PM	#267 (permalink)
UrAjerk Hey u there Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nashville /Mufreesboro tn Vehicle: 2000 gt (fed) manual Posts: 229	i went to the certifit website they no longer are carrying the 03-05 front bumper that i saw.....but maybe im wrong __________________ 2000 GT (fed) manual \ rpw long tube headers\ custom exhaust\ chrome injen CAI

01/13/2013, 11:35 PM	#268 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	The tails look good man. The front looks really good as well. I think for your reverse lights, you should take the black off and just tint them all red to match everything in the rear __________________

01/14/2013, 07:04 AM	#270 (permalink)
jstewart92 Retrofitter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hinesville, Georgia Vehicle: 03' Eclipse GS Posts: 5,048	Personally I'd keep the reverse part tinted but keep the normal red reflector not tinted.

01/14/2013, 05:52 PM	#273 (permalink)
Firebuck Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Vehicle: 2010 Lancer Ralliart SB Posts: 86	Car looks great. Nice work.

01/15/2013, 10:37 PM	#277 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	Yeah that's what I figured I do want to own a boosted car at some point in my life. Hopefully the eclipse lasts me until graduation and then I can get something nice with low miles. I really love the 3.8 genesis coupes (before the ugly styling change in 2012)

01/16/2013, 08:50 AM	#279 (permalink)
ryandiaz440 Soon to be 4G64K-T! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ludlow, MA Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GS Posts: 348	Look in the garage section of the forum. It is very easy.

01/18/2013, 10:57 PM	#284 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	Actually Dillon, when the new gen is slammed, it looks really damn good. __________________

02/24/2013, 06:44 PM	#285 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	New Updates: 18x7.5 Akita AK8 Wheels Black Leather Seats Conversion (only rear seats for now) All Black Stratus Gauge Face It's supposed to rain all this week so I didn't bother washing the car. I'll do a proper photoshoot soon but here are some pics for now

02/24/2013, 07:01 PM	#287 (permalink)
Thrice0805 Registered user Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: 03 Eclipse GTS Posts: 512	I like the new wheels and the pictures look great. Very clean! Pics of the stratus gauge face?

02/24/2013, 07:28 PM	#288 (permalink)
treehead TROLL KING Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 3,248	awww yeeeaaahh the new wheels are much better! __________________ ~ MY CAR ~

02/24/2013, 07:35 PM	#289 (permalink)
fast gt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 314	Re: DHaughton27's Silver Eclipse Very nice Sent from my N860 using AutoGuide.Com Free App

02/24/2013, 08:08 PM	#290 (permalink)
Liber_Jr MRNMNR/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minnetonka, MN Vehicle: 05 Stratus R/T Coupe Posts: 244	In the first picture on page one you have an aluminum fuel door, where did that go?

02/24/2013, 08:28 PM	#292 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	Thought this was very humbling... First day I bought her How she sits for now

02/24/2013, 08:28 PM	#293 (permalink)
Lil Mitsu King of Rice!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GTS Posts: 1,385	Re: DHaughton27's Silver Eclipse Nicely done!

02/24/2013, 08:38 PM	#294 (permalink)
jstewart92 Retrofitter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hinesville, Georgia Vehicle: 03' Eclipse GS Posts: 5,048	Looks great!

02/24/2013, 09:29 PM	#295 (permalink)
wright06jhs Shut up. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lexington, Ky Vehicle: 2007 Infiniti G35X Posts: 3,686	Im sure those gauge faces are a whole new look for you but they look OEM to me. The 01-02 Stratus coupe has black gauges just like that. Ive always thought they look better then any of the 3G gauges. Love the before and after shots, it looks a lot better. __________________ 07G35x\|Premium\|15%tint\|HKS\|Zwheels\|TopSpeed\|BC BR Coils\| My Ride G35Driver

02/24/2013, 11:29 PM	#296 (permalink)
PaulStone Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizona Vehicle: 03 eclipse Posts: 244	Great progress man, Its my first time reading your Ride thread. I love the before and after pics, It looks so much better now. Did your old 00-02 fogs fit your 03 bumper?