Rico's 2001 GS

[RicoSmooth]

UPDATED PICTURES

Before


After


2011


2012


Mods List

Exterior:
03 Bumper Conversion
Black CCFL LED headlights with 4300k HID
Wings West Lip Kit
Wings West V-line Spoiler (Two-Tone)
Black 17" M wheels
Black TYC 2nd Gen
Smoked Rear Turns
Smoked LED 3rd Brake light
Two Tone Paint Job- White/Black
Shaved Emblems(Except Mitsu Rear)
Shaved Rear Wipers
White Underglow

Suspension:
KYB Struts
Tien S Tech Springs
350z Rear tie bar

Performance:
Invidia N1 Exhaust


Interior:
Dashpad Cap Overlay
Painted A/C Vents-White


Future:
Demon Eye headlights (In progress)
Depo Rear Turns with Red end
CAI
Rear Camera
Stock Black leather switch
Evo 8 Wheels
finish paint
cf hood
cf aero duo(in Progress)

[03Quicksilver3G]

Clean stocker
Looks like someone put on the GT sideskirts and spoiler cause I dont believe the RS model came stock with those.

[nebstreetrat]

Well to start off, welcome! Second thing, I can't tell anything of the engine bay with the effect you put on it, try a regular one. Do you have any ideas or plans for the car? and one last thing, clean stocker!

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by nebstreetrat

Well to start off, welcome! Second thing, I can't tell anything of the engine bay with the effect you put on it, try a regular one. Do you have any ideas or plans for the car? and one last thing, clean stocker!

Thank you

Maybe tomorrow if its nice out, Ill take a couple engine bay pics.

As far as plans:

WW Lip Kit,
Lower the suspension
Magnaflow *accepting other suggestions*
Intake System

Those are my short term plans right now.
when more money comes in, Ill start thinking of others.

Do you have any suggestions?

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by 03Quicksilver3G

Clean stocker
Looks like someone put on the GT sideskirts and spoiler cause I dont believe the RS model came stock with those.

Thanks a Lot,

I thought so as well. I didnt know if they were GT sideskirts, but it definitely stood out to me.

[primula]

I don't think it is a RS but I could be wrong.

I suspect it is a GS instead.

Those are definitely GS wheels.

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by primula

I don't think it is a RS but I could be wrong.

I suspect it is a GS instead.

Those are definitely GS wheels.

I cant be 100% sure but the little sticker on the rear/right hand side, where it says all the different classifications of the car says RS.
Like i said I'm not the first owner So I can't fully speak for the Car.
What would be the difference of a GS and RS, if you dont mind me asking?

[primula]

Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

I cant be 100% sure but the little sticker on the rear/right hand side, where it says all the different classifications of the car says RS.
Like i said I'm not the first owner So I can't fully speak for the Car.
What would be the difference of a GS and RS, if you dont mind me asking?

Well, GS has:

• 16" Wheels
• 50/50 split rear seat
• power mirrors.

and a few stuffs more. engine wise, the same.

[nebstreetrat]

Originally Posted by primula

Well, GS has:

• 16" Wheels
• 50/50 split rear seat
• power mirrors.

and a few stuffs more. engine wise, the same.

not much else though the big class jump is to the gt obviously but the RS and GS are pretty much the same except the little convenient options

[scarr]

the RS also had the option of an automatic tranny. not a sportronic... a plain jane automatic.

[shata]

Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

I cant be 100% sure but the little sticker on the rear/right hand side, where it says all the different classifications of the car says RS.
Like i said I'm not the first owner So I can't fully speak for the Car.
What would be the difference of a GS and RS, if you dont mind me asking?

Try pulling a Carfax on the VIN number, that should tell you what it is exactly.

[03Quicksilver3G]

Originally Posted by primula

Well, GS has:

• 16" Wheels
• 50/50 split rear seat
• power mirrors.

and a few stuffs more. engine wise, the same.

Originally Posted by nebstreetrat

not much else though the big class jump is to the gt obviously but the RS and GS are pretty much the same except the little convenient options

Originally Posted by scarr

the RS also had the option of an automatic tranny. not a sportronic... a plain jane automatic.

These few things are the difference between a RS and GS...not that big of a difference...

[zeroblue02]

I also though the rs had an antenna, while the gs had it built into the rear hatch glass.

[nebstreetrat]

Originally Posted by scarr

the RS also had the option of an automatic tranny. not a sportronic... a plain jane automatic.

I thought so but i didn't want to say it and look like an idiot if i was wrong haha

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by shata

Try pulling a Carfax on the VIN number, that should tell you what it is exactly.

Well i would look at the title of the vehicle, but it isnt fully Mine yet.
The P.O owed 1600 dollars to the bank, so the bank with-held his title.
I gave him 2100. To pay off the bank. Maybe about 10 days ago the bank notified him that they will send the title and it will be in 10-12 days. From there he said he will personally drive the title to me, where i will give him another 2100. Then Ill be able to look and see what it is.

[finesse49ers]

Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Well i would look at the title of the vehicle, but it isnt fully Mine yet.
The P.O owed 1600 dollars to the bank, so the bank with-held his title.
I gave him 2100. To pay off the bank. Maybe about 10 days ago the bank notified him that they will send the title and it will be in 10-12 days. From there he said he will personally drive the title to me, where i will give him another 2100. Then Ill be able to look and see what it is.

Definitely NOT the recommended way to buy a vehicle. I've done it but wouldn't do it again. Easiest thing to do is call your local Mitsu dealers parts department tomorrow and give them your VIN and they could tell you what your car is, RS or GS. I'm thinking GS.

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by finesse49ers

Definitely NOT the recommended way to buy a vehicle. I've done it but wouldn't do it again. Easiest thing to do is call your local Mitsu dealers parts department tomorrow and give them your VIN and they could tell you what your car is, RS or GS. I'm thinking GS.

Yeah we(me and my father) were a little skeptical about it, but we had hung out with the guy on a few occasions, seemed to be pretty straight edge. We made a Contract where he signed it in-front of a bank teller to witness (she signed as well). And if he somehow tries to go away with the 2100. We still have the Car and the keys in our drive way, blocked in as well.

But I will take your advice and call the dealer tomorrow.
thanks

[03Quicksilver3G]

Originally Posted by zeroblue02

I also though the rs had an antenna, while the gs had it built into the rear hatch glass.

That too I believe is true

[RicoSmooth]

haha looks like I got a GS with a Rs sticker lol

[03Quicksilver3G]

Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

haha looks like I got a GS with a Rs sticker lol

You also have a sunroof, I just noticed that. If it truly is an RS im thinking the original owner that bought the car from the dealer bought it with the additional upgrades that cost extra. Those would be (sideskirts, spoiler, and sunroof) That is my guess...

[primula]

Originally Posted by shata

Try pulling a Carfax on the VIN number, that should tell you what it is exactly.

Good idea, I just entered mine and it says RS.

Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

Well i would look at the title of the vehicle, but it isnt fully Mine yet.
The P.O owed 1600 dollars to the bank, so the bank with-held his title.
I gave him 2100. To pay off the bank. Maybe about 10 days ago the bank notified him that they will send the title and it will be in 10-12 days. From there he said he will personally drive the title to me, where i will give him another 2100. Then Ill be able to look and see what it is.

I know my NYS title doesn't state what trim my car is but maybe yours will.

Originally Posted by 03Quicksilver3G

You also have a sunroof, I just noticed that. If it truly is an RS im thinking the original owner that bought the car from the dealer bought it with the additional upgrades that cost extra. Those would be (sideskirts, spoiler, and sunroof) That is my guess...

Possible too.

[JermTheElf]

I like it! Get yourself some smoked corners and a set of black housed sonars!!! It'd be beautiful!

[01EcLiPsEz]

thats a clean stocker

[Mitchel]

RS's also had an antennae if I'm not mistaken.

[primula]

Originally Posted by Mitchel

RS's also had an antennae if I'm not mistaken.

I know mine has a fixed antenna at the left rear.

[martin m]

I like it, I don't think I'd get the magnaflow exhaust for it. I'd go with the invidia n1 or the Greddy evo2.

[RicoSmooth]

UPDATE: Well Guys thanks for your comments. and martin ill accept your opinion and ill Look up those exhaust, like i said Im open for suggestions.
As far as the RS and GS Quest. I Found out yes it is a GS. I had a Car buddy of mine look it up. I called the Previous owner he said the lettering in the back of the car came off and he just put a RS sticker on it because he assumed thats what it was. I Went to autozone and bought GS letters to put on the rear. Ill post pics of that In a minute.
Also I bought *ONE* L.E.D Light strip for the inside of my car. (maybe to put around my dashboard somewhere, or around the stereo set up). I just want to see what it would look like. If its bad, ill turn it back in. If you guys agree that it is nice Ill keep it.

[finesse49ers]

Originally Posted by RicoSmooth

UPDATE: Well Guys thanks for your comments. and martin ill accept your opinion and ill Look up those exhaust, like i said Im open for suggestions.
As far as the RS and GS Quest. I Found out yes it is a GS. I had a Car buddy of mine look it up. I called the Previous owner he said the lettering in the back of the car came off and he just put a RS sticker on it because he assumed thats what it was. I Went to autozone and bought GS letters to put on the rear. Ill post pics of that In a minute.
Also I bought *ONE* L.E.D Light strip for the inside of my car. (maybe to put around my dashboard somewhere, or around the stereo set up). I just want to see what it would look like. If its bad, ill turn it back in. If you guys agree that it is nice Ill keep it.

Take the GS "stickers" back to AutoZone. If it's not the stock lettering don't make the car look cheap by putting stickers on it in its place. No need to advertise you have a GS anyways.

[primula]

Originally Posted by finesse49ers

Take the GS "stickers" back to AutoZone. If it's not the stock lettering don't make the car look cheap by putting stickers on it in its place. No need to advertise you have a GS anyways.

Yes, it makes it look cheap.

Reminds me of a GS that had the "autozone" GT lettering

[RicoSmooth]

so this is no good?

[RicoSmooth]

Around the letters its a little bit weird because I had to wipe so much to get all the *Sticky stuff* off from where the sticker was at.

[Awesome]

Whatever you do, don't put too much money on the exterior of the car. Try to avoid body kits.

[martin m]

The lettering isn't that bad, I can deal with it.

[Awesome]

On my GTS I debadged the GTS, the dealer sticker, and the v6 stickers on both sides and it looks really nice. I think you should just leave the back with just the Mitsubishi emblem.

[finesse49ers]

I guess it's too late to take them back now. It looks good though. I'm surprised AutoZone has something that close to stock.

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by finesse49ers

I guess it's too late to take them back now. It looks good though. I'm surprised AutoZone has something that close to stock.

I just asked one of the workers if they had Mitsubishi Lettering, and thats what he came up with. lol


Thanks though

[shata]

Originally Posted by primula

Good idea, I just entered mine and it says RS.

[JermTheElf]

I was expecting those big truck chrome lettering, that looks exact to stock nice find!

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by JermTheElf

I was expecting those big truck chrome lettering, that looks exact to stock nice find!

Thanks a lot Elf and Guys.


i appreciate it.

Any helpful tips.
Thinking about getting Sonar headlights

[wright06jhs]

DO get Sonar lights. I think they are the best looking headlights for these cars IMO, I have them on my 00 GT.

[Mitchel]

Can't go wrong with either Sonar or Depo. I prefer the latter.

[primula]

Originally Posted by JermTheElf

I was expecting those big truck chrome lettering, that looks exact to stock nice find!

I am surprised too. That looks like stock.

[RicoSmooth]

Alright will definitely be Looking at Sonar Lights..

QUICK PROBLEM/QUESTION






I am extremely stupid and grabbed the wrong L.E.D. Light. I wanted the one that hooks up to your cigarette Lighter to trial it and see how it looks.
Reading the Instructions I have to disconnect the two wires that hook into the 12V that you see, and Hook it to another 12V Battery Fuse. Where in the hell would i get the Fuse Box so i can set it up?

[Chad]

Are you trying to put the LED's in the interior? Save your money and return them. The blue lighting would look retarded in my opinion. Too ricerish.

But an interior fusebox is located in the panel in between the drivers door and the dash. You just pull the panel out.

[RicoSmooth]

which is why I only bought One. Just wanted to see how it will look. Only about 20 bucks. Wouldnt be too much of a loss.

Thankx for the advice

[03Quicksilver3G]

Originally Posted by finesse49ers

I guess it's too late to take them back now. It looks good though. I'm surprised AutoZone has something that close to stock.

Originally Posted by JermTheElf

I was expecting those big truck chrome lettering, that looks exact to stock nice find!

Originally Posted by wright06jhs

DO get Sonar lights. I think they are the best looking headlights for these cars IMO, I have them on my 00 GT.

Yes I recommend you get some black housed sonars as I had mentioned before

[Eclipse510]

Your car looks good. I say no to the led stripe, I think you should return it. Also, if you still want to have blue interior lights, I suggest doing an interior led swap, basically change all the bulbs to blue. There is a how to in the Eclipse Garage forum.

And +1 to the Sonar Headlights

[00JStew3G]

Originally Posted by martin m

I like it, I don't think I'd get the magnaflow exhaust for it. I'd go with the invidia n1 or the Greddy evo2.

Agreed, the invidia n1's on these little I4s sound amazing!

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by 00JStew3G

Agreed, the invidia n1's on these little I4s sound amazing!

Ha wow yeah those Invidias sound Ridiculous! In a good way.

Sonars and this are next on my list
Still wondering if I should get the TYC's or Stock Nite Shaded taillights...
Decisions Decisions..

[Mitchel]

I'd nightshade the stocks. White 3G's look really good with tinted lights.

[RicoSmooth]

will these go well with Niteshaded taillights?

[The_Red_Clips]

Yes, projectors always go nicely with smoked or nite'd tails/corners. Aftermarket headlights always go clean rather your car is tinted smoked shaded or not.

[treehead]

Those are the exact headlights I have and I've niteshaded all of my lights, check my members ride thread for pictures. There's a link in my sig

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by treehead

Those are the exact headlights I have and I've niteshaded all of my lights, check my members ride thread for pictures. There's a link in my sig

Oh wow. Nice Car Man

[treehead]

haha thanks but to answer your question, yes they'll look good, but they are tinted so they won't be as bright at night compared to others like the black housing sonars. But if you get a HID kit with aroud 5k temp, you'll still see fine at night

[RicoSmooth]

Black Housing Sonars? Ill have to look them up and see. I want the Sonar look with the brightness as well.

[treehead]

Yeah the ones you posted are chrome and have tinted lenses. Most people get the black housing ones with the clear lenses

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by treehead

Yeah the ones you posted are chrome and have tinted lenses. Most people get the black housing ones with the clear lenses

I'll do some research on 'em

Thanks a lot tree

[3genGT]

I also have Sonars coming in the mail. The black housed ones of course.

Treehead's Sonars look good too because they are tinted. If they weren't, they wouldn't look as good as black housed Sonars.

Also, I say no to the blue plug-in LED's. I say yes to swapping all interior bulbs to blue LED's though.

[RicoSmooth]

Originally Posted by 3genGT

I also have Sonars coming in the mail. The black housed ones of course.

Treehead's Sonars look good too because they are tinted. If they weren't, they wouldn't look as good as black housed Sonars.

Also, I say no to the blue plug-in LED's. I say yes to swapping all interior bulbs to blue LED's though.

Riiight! Thanks for Reminding me. I forgot. I got to go look at the How To Section and find out how to do that.