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RicoSmooth · 08/24/2010, 02:54 PM

Soo Im going to post pics of the L.E.D Lights and Others. I know you guys are going to say it is Rice lol

. I thought they were nice, but not needed so i took them back off. But i just wanted you to see some pics

Also. I am going to get new seats, because the original seats were becoming faded. Also had acouple Holes in them. So I just bought blue racing covers. I expect you guys not to like it but they are just temporary till i get my new seats.

still basic type set up.
Someone just wanted a Engine Bay pic so I posted some more
also just some Angles on where I plan on doing modifications

Thank you

RicoSmooth · 08/24/2010, 03:25 PM

I just found out, i have Three Different Tires on my Car

nebstreetrat · 08/24/2010, 07:47 PM

if you want the blue lighting check out superbrightleds.com and find the bulb sizes in the show and shine forum but i did a courtesy light conversion on mine and plan on furthering it. dont worry too much about what other members like its about what you like.

RicoSmooth · 08/25/2010, 07:56 PM

Your Right.

Thanks A lot

idrivea3g · 08/25/2010, 11:27 PM

hey where in nc are you? and nice car btw

RicoSmooth · 08/25/2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by idrivea3g

hey where in nc are you? and nice car btw

jacksonville NC
Right on Camp Lejeune Base

And thanx man

idrivea3g · 08/25/2010, 11:33 PM

well dang lol :\ i was going to see if you were anywhere close to ashville cause ill be heading up there for a meet on saturday

RicoSmooth · 08/25/2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by idrivea3g

well dang lol :\ i was going to see if you were anywhere close to ashville cause ill be heading up there for a meet on saturday

Ohh yeah. Its only a 6 hour drive

Who are you meeting with?

idrivea3g · 08/25/2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Ohh yeah. Its only a 6 hour drive

Who are you meeting with?

its just a big tuner meet. it was started on the wnc rides forum and it should be a pretty good turnout

RicoSmooth · 08/25/2010, 11:42 PM

Dang man. If i had 6 hours to just spend like that. I'd be up there with you. If anything else comes up locally Let me know. I'd definitely be down for it. You got a real nice car man

idrivea3g · 08/25/2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Dang man. If i had 6 hours to just spend like that. I'd be up there with you. If anything else comes up locally Let me know. I'd definitely be down for it. You got a real nice car man

yea ill definitely keep you posted and thanks alot man. maybe we will have to get something going in myrtle beach before it gets to cold. thats not to far from you is it?

skullangel17 · 08/25/2010, 11:45 PM

nice sled man...while in agreement with dropping the strips...try out changing the lamps for the rearview mirrors.. i did mine to red...as for my

go with a cold air intake...Injen or AEM...ya know for shits and giggles, i have a crankcase breather too

but i love the color, and so far seems like you are trying to keep it pretty, and not ricer it out...cough strips cough

RicoSmooth · 08/25/2010, 11:46 PM

Myrtle beach is in SC right. thats about a 4 hour drive. Not bad though

RicoSmooth · 08/25/2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by skullangel17

nice sled man...while in agreement with dropping the strips...try out changing the lamps for the rearview mirrors.. i did mine to red...as for my

go with a cold air intake...Injen or AEM...ya know for shits and giggles, i have a crankcase breather too

but i love the color, and so far seems like you are trying to keep it pretty, and not ricer it out...cough strips cough

haha I just wanted to try the L.E.D Strips and see what they would look like. As far as daily having it. Not going to happen. But for Club 3G meets or shows Ima put them on for the looks. Your Injen Intake is nice so Im probably going to lead into that. and that Invidia N1 *sp* Exhaust or maybe just the Muffler n Tip. Even though Im trying to put a video up right now of my exhaust/tip now. It sounds pretty beast for a stock. I havent heard a stock Eclipse like it.

DHaughton27 · 08/25/2010, 11:52 PM

You're really lucky to have those GT sideskirts on there already! I just cant bring myself to pay $200 for a non-performance part

I would lower it to start off with. Clean car btw

idrivea3g · 08/25/2010, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Myrtle beach is in SC right. thats about a 4 hour drive. Not bad though

yea its about a 4 or 5 hour drive for me but i think it could be fun

RicoSmooth · 08/25/2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

You're really lucky to have those GT sideskirts on there already! I just cant bring myself to pay $200 for a non-performance part

I would lower it to start off with. Clean car btw

This is what im afraid of. I want to get a WW kit for my car. But I fear that my car is already to low for it. I want it to be lowered but not to the point where I have to go 1 mph over a bump. know what i mean. If I do end up getting the WW Kit, Ill sell my GT skirts if you want it. But I Might end up just Lowering the Car a little more. Keeping it Clean.

And thanx btw
I appreciate it

skullangel17 · 08/25/2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

haha I just wanted to try the L.E.D Strips and see what they would look like. As far as daily having it. Not going to happen. But for Club 3G meets or shows Ima put them on for the looks. Your Injen Intake is nice so Im probably going to lead into that. and that Invidia N1 *sp* Exhaust or maybe just the Muffler n Tip. Even though Im trying to put a video up right now of my exhaust/tip now. It sounds pretty beast for a stock. I havent heard a stock Eclipse like it.

tbh for a meet or show, go for it...for myself, i'm into hks and blitz...as far as muffler, too many opinions, but like i said above

as far as sound, could be a good system and a stock muffler..or a hole somewhere? dunno...but would love to hear it...love your idea on the vid though, may borrow it

RicoSmooth · 08/26/2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by idrivea3g

yea its about a 4 or 5 hour drive for me but i think it could be fun

Yeah Could be Fun. We add Martin and Finesse, And the other White 3Gs, Your crazy Black one, Could recruit acouple more 3Gs to come. Be one hell of a joyride and photoshoot.

RicoSmooth · 08/26/2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by skullangel17

tbh for a meet or show, go for it...for myself, i'm into hks and blitz...as far as muffler, too many opinions, but like i said above

as far as sound, could be a good system and a stock muffler..or a hole somewhere? dunno...but would love to hear it...love your idea on the vid though, may borrow it

If its a hole. Im keeping the hole. haha Yeah i got the video made already. I just cant seem to find the How To Thread on posting a video. Its not like a picture. and Also the video is kind of funny because theres a Rollie Pollie Walking across the camera haha.

skullangel17 · 08/26/2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

If its a hole. Im keeping the hole. haha Yeah i got the video made already. I just cant seem to find the How To Thread on posting a video. Its not like a picture. and Also the video is kind of funny because theres a Rollie Pollie Walking across the camera haha.

lol on the rollie pollie...well you could upload to youtube, and then embed the vid from there... lol a buddy of mine had an f150, and actually cut the exhaust piping for a louder sound

stupid idea and it sounded worse than stock

what did he learn? nothing did it again with a dodge ram...

RicoSmooth · 08/26/2010, 12:08 AM

Its a little late right now for that but tomorrow after school
(Yeah ima full time College kid) Ill post the video up. You should do the same thing
Id like to hear what it sounds like with the mods you have.

DHaughton27 · 08/26/2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

This is what im afraid of. I want to get a WW kit for my car. But I fear that my car is already to low for it. I want it to be lowered but not to the point where I have to go 1 mph over a bump. know what i mean. If I do end up getting the WW Kit, Ill sell my GT skirts if you want it. But I Might end up just Lowering the Car a little more. Keeping it Clean.

And thanx btw
I appreciate it

If you go with the eibach pro-kit, you'll be fine. I went with the eibach sportlines cause I hated the wheel gap with a passion! The wierd thing is that I dont scrape as much as I used to now that I lowered my car

I would prefer the sideskirts were already silver so that I dont have to pay to paint them...but maybe we could work something out

I wouldn't mind driving to NC.

RicoSmooth · 08/26/2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DHaughton27

If you go with the eibach pro-kit, you'll be fine. I went with the eibach sportlines cause I hated the wheel gap with a passion! The wierd thing is that I dont scrape as much as I used to now that I lowered my car

I would prefer the sideskirts were already silver so that I dont have to pay to paint them...but maybe we could work something out

I wouldn't mind driving to NC.

True. but would you rather have the nasty Green or white/black primer color or at least a good paint job. But Definitely if i end up getting a body kit, you will be the first to know and see if we could do something

RicoSmooth · 09/02/2010, 07:43 PM

I had to do a covert operation on moving all our vehicles in the middle of this tropical storm earl. So i just decided to snap a couple pictures of my baby getting a nice wash Cause it is raining ridiculously hard over here. And the picture of the bike is just to show off me and my dads show bike. Harley Davidson Road King Custom. This baby has brought home many many trophies =] All Custom. All chrome.

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:02 PM

So what kind of headlights and tail lights you looking to get?

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

So what kind of headlights and tail lights you looking to get?

Sonar projectors. Either Chrome or Black. Thats my only issue with that. Either way Im happy with it

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:17 PM

Okay. Take this advice: Black Sonars hands down. Don't go chrome. Depos are very nice too. I would've went with 1g Depos if I had the money.

What about plans for tail lights?

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Sonar projectors. Either Chrome or Black. Thats my only issue with that. Either way Im happy with it

I went with chrome before I even heard about club3g....and stuck with them till I decided to try out black. Black looks 100x better now that I look back on my old chrome sonars.

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

Okay. Take this advice: Black Sonars hands down. Don't go chrome. Depos are very nice too. I would've went with 1g Depos if I had the money.

What about plans for tail lights?

Alright then. I guess ill go black lol

Tail lights. JDM black Housing tail lights. 98%
You people scare me when it comes to Nite Shading the tail lights
So i said

it. lol

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Tail lights. JDM black Housing tail lights. 98%
You people scare me when it comes to Nite Shading the tail lights
So i said

it. lol

Lol, I wouldn't use that "JDM" term around these forums, people can get a little 'upset'. (No JDM for 3G Eclipse's, never sold in Japan, made in USA (Normal, IL))

But are you talking about the black sonar tails? Personally, I don't mind the stock red tails on white pearl eclipse's, I almost didn't even want to put on my black TYC's because I was afraid I liked my stock tails more. But I fell in love with my black tyc's, but the stock tails look good (IMO).

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:26 PM

If you're talking about these...I suggest you don't get them. They don't look good at all IMO. I got the same ones for my car a while back. They don't look as black as they make it seems. It's definitely lighter.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...Q5fAccessories

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

If you're talking about these...I suggest you don't get them. They don't look good at all IMO. I got the same ones for my car a while back. They don't look as black as they make it seems. It's definitely lighter.

2000 2001 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE JDM BLACK TAIL LIGHTS: eBay Motors (item 330467757541 end time Sep-08-10 19:05:50 PDT)

which would you prefer then. Oh great one

lol

Eclipse510 · 09/04/2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

If you're talking about these...I suggest you don't get them. They don't look good at all IMO. I got the same ones for my car a while back. They don't look as black as they make it seems. It's definitely lighter.

2000 2001 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE JDM BLACK TAIL LIGHTS: eBay Motors (item 330467757541 end time Sep-08-10 19:05:50 PDT)

Id rather niteshade them, its not really that hard. These dont look good

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Rice Boy

Lol, I wouldn't use that "JDM" term around these forums, people can get a little 'upset'. (No JDM for 3G Eclipse's, never sold in Japan, made in USA (Normal, IL))

But are you talking about the black sonar tails? Personally, I don't mind the stock red tails on white pearl eclipse's, I almost didn't even want to put on my black TYC's because I was afraid I liked my stock tails more. But I fell in love with my black tyc's, but the stock tails look good (IMO).

TYC are hard to find. I dont know why. I search for them though. Those are what im mostly referred to. If you find one let me know. or maybe im just stupid and pass them

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

TYC are hard to find. I dont know why. I search for them though. Those are what im mostly referred to. If you find one let me know. or maybe im just stupid and pass them

They don't make them anymore. That is why the black TYC tails go for so much $$$ on the forums (usually 100-150, sometimes more). I have found some on craiglists. What you can do is look on your craigslist at used cars, and if you see any eclipse with them, contact the seller and see if they will trade taillights+some cash.

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:34 PM

2000-2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE TAIL LIGHT SET ELEGANTE : eBay Motors (item 130378996248 end time Sep-25-10 23:30:09 PDT)

I found this one? is this legit?

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:35 PM

Or you can just buy my 00-02 tinted tail lights that I will be listing for sale within the next week.

Definitely nothing chrome though. Seriously.

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

2000-2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE TAIL LIGHT SET ELEGANTE : eBay Motors (item 130378996248 end time Sep-25-10 23:30:09 PDT)

I found this one? is this legit?

Those are chrome ones, which I think look like ass on our cars. But you can night shade the chrome and they look really good. Someone just did that....like in the past couple days....I forgot who though.

EDIT: OMG it was 3genGT! Jeeze, I'm stupid.

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

Or you can just buy my 00-02 tinted tail lights that I will be listing for sale within the next week.

Definitely nothing chrome though. Seriously.

Id have to see them. But mmmmayyybbbeee. You never know.

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Rice Boy

Those are chrome ones, which I think look like ass on our cars. But you can night shade the chrome and they look really good. Someone just did that....like in the past couple days....I forgot who though.

I give up on life. Ill check craiglist and lejeuneyardsales.

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:39 PM

I have pics of them on my members ride thread.

If you must get those altezzas. They MUST be tinted. Like the ones I just recently tinted. I just tinted around the circles.

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

I have pics of them on my members ride thread.

If you must get those altezzas. They MUST be tinted. Like the ones I just recently tinted. I just tinted around the circles.

Haha, I just remembered it was you who did that! (They look great by the way)

If he doesn't buy those tails 3genGT, you might be able to buy them, and tint em, and make some profit. Or you could buy those tails (Rico) and pay 3genGT to tint them.

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Rice Boy

Haha, I just remembered it was you who did that! (They look great by the way)

If he doesn't buy those tails 3genGT, you might be able to buy them, and tint em, and make some profit. Or you could buy those tails (Rico) and pay 3genGT to tint them.

Im drinking and its 1am here. that post just confused me ridiculously lol. are you saying for me to pay 3gengt to tint his previous tails and then sell it to me?

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Im drinking and its 1am here. that post just confused me ridiculously lol. are you saying for me to pay 3gengt to tint his previous tails and then sell it to me?

No, 3GenGT has those chrome tails that you just linked us to. He has tinted them and installed them on his car (and they look very good). I was saying that you could see if he would tint chrome tails for you for a price, and if he would, then buy those chrome ones, and have him tint them

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:48 PM

There is a few ways to do this. Let me explain.

1. Rico buys 3genGT's old tinted stockers. Problem solved.
Or
2. 3genGT sells his most current tinted altezzas to Rico. Then 3genGT puts on his old tails. Then I buy the elegantes to tint for myself.

Or
3. 3genGT buys the chrome elegantes to tint FOR Rico. Then he pays me for them. Problem solved. Shipping won't be cheap however. haha

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Rice Boy

No, 3GenGT has those chrome tails that you just linked us to. He has tinted them and installed them on his car (and they look very good). I was saying that you could see if he would tint chrome tails for you for a price, and if he would, then buy those chrome ones, and have him tint them

ahhhh makes much more sense now. lol Yeah that is a possibility and he did do a very good job so i cant say he's not reliable. That just might work.

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

There is a few ways to do this. Let me explain.

1. Rico buys 3genGT's old tinted stockers. Problem solved.
Or
2. 3genGT sells his most current tinted altezzas to Rico. Then puts on the old tails. Then I buy the elegantes to tint for myself.

Or
3. 3genGT buys the chrome elegantes to tint FOR Rico. Then he pays me for them. Problem solved. Shipping won't be cheap however. haha

You were doing so good until that last part of number 3 haha

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:52 PM

It's too bad that you live so far away. Otherwise, it would be easy.

But seriously, those are the possibilities you have. Or the final choice would be: Grow some nuts and niteshade a pair yourself!! haha

Shipping cost too much nowadays. Cost me $35 to ship a pair of headlights a while back.

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

You were doing so good until that last part of number 3 haha

Shipping won't be cheap? Well, if you have him tint tails for you, lets just say the price of the tails + shipping, I am going to assume will be around 100 bucks.

So, it might be cheaper to buy his tails, but not sure. Or, you can try to tint some tails

maybe find a set of someone's old stock tails, and practice on one of the sets, till you get it perfect (so you have no down time for your car).

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:55 PM

hmm 1..2.. or buy the elegantes myself and then tint 'em myself lol

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:55 PM

It would definitely be cheaper to just buy my tails.

Why not just give niteshading a shot?

Got Rice Boy · 09/04/2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 3genGT

Shipping cost too much nowadays. Cost me $35 to ship a pair of headlights a while back.

Yeah, my old black sonars with 6000k HID's that I sold to a member here a few months ago (he paid 90 bucks), I quoted him for like 25 dollars shipping (apparently I must've effed up on the UPS quoting lol), and it actually cost me 50 bucks to ship the headlights from the west coast to the east coast.

RicoSmooth · 09/04/2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Rice Boy

Shipping won't be cheap? Well, if you have him tint tails for you, lets just say the price of the tails + shipping, I am going to assume will be around 100 bucks.

So, it might be cheaper to buy his tails, but not sure. Or, you can try to tint some tails

maybe find a set of someone's old stock tails, and practice on one of the sets, till you get it perfect (so you have no down time for your car).

well I have to get new tail lights anyway. Passenger side tail light is cracked. So if i buy the chrome tail light tycs. I can take my old ones and nite shade them to get some practice. then try it on my new ones. Good?

3genGT · 09/04/2010, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Rice Boy

Yeah, my old black sonars with 6000k HID's that I sold to a member here a few months ago (he paid 90 bucks), I quoted him for like 25 dollars shipping (apparently I must've effed up on the UPS quoting lol), and it actually cost me 50 bucks to ship the headlights from the west coast to the east coast.

Yeah, that's what I did with my stock headlights that I shipped off a couple weeks ago. I thought it would cost less, but cost much more than I thought. I ship by USPS. There is no UPS close to me.

3genGT · 09/05/2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

well I have to get new tail lights anyway. Passenger side tail light is cracked. So if i buy the chrome tail light tycs. I can take my old ones and nite shade them to get some practice. then try it on my new ones. Good?

Yes, buy the chrome ones if you know FOR SURE that you will tint them. Otherwise chrome = thumbs down.

Practice on the old tails well. Treat them as if you were going to niteshade a brand new pair of tails.

RicoSmooth · 09/05/2010, 12:03 AM

Full tint, or Cover the Circles and tint the rest?

3genGT · 09/05/2010, 12:15 AM

I personally would say cover the circles, then tint. It looks better. More sophisticated IMO. Everyone blacks out their tails these days. Here is your procedure.

1. Wetsand the tails with 800 grit sandpaper.
2. Wipe/dry them off.
3. Use painters tape to cover up the circles.
4. Niteshade doing light coats at a time.
5. After niteshade, wait for them to dry for a couple hours.
6. When dry to the touch, remove the painters tape.
7. Wetsand with 1000 grit sandpaper carefully (not too hard) but throughly.
8. Wipe/dry off lights.
9. Use Krylon crystal clear to clear coat the tails. Light coat first. Then a generous coat (not TOO much, so you can avoid drips) a few minutes after the first coat.
10. After multiple coats of clear, the tails should already look shiny.
11. I always add this step...wait for clear to dry over a couple hours, then you wetsand with 2000 grit sandpaper.
12. Use 3M Rubbing Compound(yes, get 3M!! and an orbital buffer!!) Apply a little 3M on the tails, then buff the crap outta them! lol
13. May have to repeat step 12 a couple times.
14. Wipe off with microfiber cloth after buffing.
15. Same as step 12, but use some Plast X Plastic Polish. Not necessary though.

RicoSmooth · 09/05/2010, 10:44 AM

how many different cans am i buying. haha.

Wel i was going to do all of what you said except for that buffer thing. Might have to add that step too. I cant deny your method cause your tails look good.

3genGT · 09/05/2010, 11:38 AM

You will buy:

1. Can of VHT Niteshade
2. Can of Krylon Crystal Clear coat Gloss
3. 800, 1000, 2000 grit sandpaper
4. A buffer is highly recommended. I used to hand polish, but just couldn't get the shine that I could with a buffer. It also gets the job done in a fraction of the time.

08/24/2010, 02:54 PM	#61 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	Soo Im going to post pics of the L.E.D Lights and Others. I know you guys are going to say it is Rice lol. I thought they were nice, but not needed so i took them back off. But i just wanted you to see some pics Also. I am going to get new seats, because the original seats were becoming faded. Also had acouple Holes in them. So I just bought blue racing covers. I expect you guys not to like it but they are just temporary till i get my new seats. still basic type set up. Someone just wanted a Engine Bay pic so I posted some more also just some Angles on where I plan on doing modifications Thank you

08/25/2010, 11:45 PM	#72 (permalink)
skullangel17 Cheesy Cheesy Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bedford, TX Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GT Posts: 198	nice sled man...while in agreement with dropping the strips...try out changing the lamps for the rearview mirrors.. i did mine to red...as for my go with a cold air intake...Injen or AEM...ya know for shits and giggles, i have a crankcase breather too but i love the color, and so far seems like you are trying to keep it pretty, and not ricer it out...cough strips cough __________________ Cow-maflage, for the true urban idiot!

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3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	I personally would say cover the circles, then tint. It looks better. More sophisticated IMO. Everyone blacks out their tails these days. Here is your procedure. 1. Wetsand the tails with 800 grit sandpaper. 2. Wipe/dry them off. 3. Use painters tape to cover up the circles. 4. Niteshade doing light coats at a time. 5. After niteshade, wait for them to dry for a couple hours. 6. When dry to the touch, remove the painters tape. 7. Wetsand with 1000 grit sandpaper carefully (not too hard) but throughly. 8. Wipe/dry off lights. 9. Use Krylon crystal clear to clear coat the tails. Light coat first. Then a generous coat (not TOO much, so you can avoid drips) a few minutes after the first coat. 10. After multiple coats of clear, the tails should already look shiny. 11. I always add this step...wait for clear to dry over a couple hours, then you wetsand with 2000 grit sandpaper. 12. Use 3M Rubbing Compound(yes, get 3M!! and an orbital buffer!!) Apply a little 3M on the tails, then buff the crap outta them! lol 13. May have to repeat step 12 a couple times. 14. Wipe off with microfiber cloth after buffing. 15. Same as step 12, but use some Plast X Plastic Polish. Not necessary though. Last edited by 3genGT; 09/05/2010 at 12:17 AM.

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RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	I just found out, i have Three Different Tires on my Car

08/24/2010, 07:47 PM	#63 (permalink)
nebstreetrat Super Trooper =b Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: omaha, nebraska Vehicle: 2002 eclipse gt Posts: 351	if you want the blue lighting check out superbrightleds.com and find the bulb sizes in the show and shine forum but i did a courtesy light conversion on mine and plan on furthering it. dont worry too much about what other members like its about what you like.

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RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	Your Right. Thanks A lot

08/25/2010, 11:27 PM	#65 (permalink)
idrivea3g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Easley, SC Vehicle: 01GT 6g74, 94 Integra,S2K Posts: 781	hey where in nc are you? and nice car btw

08/25/2010, 11:33 PM	#67 (permalink)
idrivea3g Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Easley, SC Vehicle: 01GT 6g74, 94 Integra,S2K Posts: 781	well dang lol :\ i was going to see if you were anywhere close to ashville cause ill be heading up there for a meet on saturday

08/25/2010, 11:42 PM	#70 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	Dang man. If i had 6 hours to just spend like that. I'd be up there with you. If anything else comes up locally Let me know. I'd definitely be down for it. You got a real nice car man

08/25/2010, 11:46 PM	#73 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	Myrtle beach is in SC right. thats about a 4 hour drive. Not bad though

08/25/2010, 11:52 PM	#75 (permalink)
DHaughton27 Remember the Name Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 02 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,484	You're really lucky to have those GT sideskirts on there already! I just cant bring myself to pay $200 for a non-performance part I would lower it to start off with. Clean car btw

08/26/2010, 12:08 AM	#82 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	Its a little late right now for that but tomorrow after school (Yeah ima full time College kid) Ill post the video up. You should do the same thing Id like to hear what it sounds like with the mods you have.

09/02/2010, 07:43 PM	#85 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	I had to do a covert operation on moving all our vehicles in the middle of this tropical storm earl. So i just decided to snap a couple pictures of my baby getting a nice wash Cause it is raining ridiculously hard over here. And the picture of the bike is just to show off me and my dads show bike. Harley Davidson Road King Custom. This baby has brought home many many trophies =] All Custom. All chrome.

09/04/2010, 11:02 PM	#86 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	So what kind of headlights and tail lights you looking to get?

09/04/2010, 11:17 PM	#88 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	Okay. Take this advice: Black Sonars hands down. Don't go chrome. Depos are very nice too. I would've went with 1g Depos if I had the money. What about plans for tail lights?

09/04/2010, 11:26 PM	#92 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	If you're talking about these...I suggest you don't get them. They don't look good at all IMO. I got the same ones for my car a while back. They don't look as black as they make it seems. It's definitely lighter. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...Q5fAccessories

09/04/2010, 11:34 PM	#97 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	2000-2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE TAIL LIGHT SET ELEGANTE : eBay Motors (item 130378996248 end time Sep-25-10 23:30:09 PDT) I found this one? is this legit?

09/04/2010, 11:35 PM	#98 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	Or you can just buy my 00-02 tinted tail lights that I will be listing for sale within the next week. Definitely nothing chrome though. Seriously.

09/04/2010, 11:39 PM	#102 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	I have pics of them on my members ride thread. If you must get those altezzas. They MUST be tinted. Like the ones I just recently tinted. I just tinted around the circles.

09/04/2010, 11:48 PM	#106 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	There is a few ways to do this. Let me explain. 1. Rico buys 3genGT's old tinted stockers. Problem solved. Or 2. 3genGT sells his most current tinted altezzas to Rico. Then 3genGT puts on his old tails. Then I buy the elegantes to tint for myself. Or 3. 3genGT buys the chrome elegantes to tint FOR Rico. Then he pays me for them. Problem solved. Shipping won't be cheap however. haha

09/04/2010, 11:52 PM	#109 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	It's too bad that you live so far away. Otherwise, it would be easy. But seriously, those are the possibilities you have. Or the final choice would be: Grow some nuts and niteshade a pair yourself!! haha Shipping cost too much nowadays. Cost me $35 to ship a pair of headlights a while back.

09/04/2010, 11:55 PM	#111 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	hmm 1..2.. or buy the elegantes myself and then tint 'em myself lol

09/04/2010, 11:55 PM	#112 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	It would definitely be cheaper to just buy my tails. Why not just give niteshading a shot?

09/05/2010, 12:03 AM	#117 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	Full tint, or Cover the Circles and tint the rest?

09/05/2010, 10:44 AM	#119 (permalink)
RicoSmooth Giggity Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina Vehicle: 01 EclipseGS 02 Lancer ES Posts: 3,044	how many different cans am i buying. haha. Wel i was going to do all of what you said except for that buffer thing. Might have to add that step too. I cant deny your method cause your tails look good.

09/05/2010, 11:38 AM	#120 (permalink)
3genGT Bankai Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTI 20th 6-Speed Posts: 1,669	You will buy: 1. Can of VHT Niteshade 2. Can of Krylon Crystal Clear coat Gloss 3. 800, 1000, 2000 grit sandpaper 4. A buffer is highly recommended. I used to hand polish, but just couldn't get the shine that I could with a buffer. It also gets the job done in a fraction of the time.

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