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Corvo · 04/08/2012, 03:28 PM

Alright I have been working on getting my car running in decent condition just so I can get to and from. Oil leaking into my spark plug tubes, ignition wires being shitty. Learning the hard way doing my own repairs etc etc. Now that I've got everything working right I'm going to put up my progress and take any suggestions from the site. I've gotten a lot of ideas and will start putting them in my own time. Right now the time line is to get the car boosted by mid October. Enough talk lets start throwing up some pics.

Current Mods:
Weapon R Dragon Intake
Skunk 2 Muffler
Megan Racing Coilovers
Dual Halo Headlights
Shine Body Kit(not put on just yet holding off on that until car runs the way I want)
Eibach Camber Kit Front and Rear

Mods Wanted:
Wiseco Forged Pistons
RPW Camshaft Billet, Valve Spring Kit, Forged Steel Conrods (this is mostly just to make sure I wont destroy my engine block in the long run)
IPT DSM / Mitsubishi F4A33 Performance Transmission (this is an automatic transmission upgrade meant for those of us who want to boost)
Evo 8 16g Turbo(purchased)
Evo 8 Exhaust Manifold(purchased)
Evo 8 WGA(purchased)
Evo 8 O2 Housing(purchased)
Mishimoto Intercooler(purchased)
Evo 8 Injen IC Piping(purchased)
Evo 8 Injen Intake(purchased)
Eclipse GT Injen Exhaust
Evo 8 ECU
Evo 8 Patch Jumper Harness
Evo 9 Bov
Triple Pod Pillar(purchased)
Innovate Wideband(purchased)
Innovate Boost Gauge(purchased)
Innovate Oil Pressure Gauge(purchased)
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
NGK Spark Plug Wires
Evo 8 injectors
Evo 8 FPR
Evo 8 Fuel Pump
Hallman Boost Controller
Rezlo High Stall Converter
Mishimoto AT Cooler, Radiator, (purchased)
DC Strut Bar Front and Rear
Stoptech Big Brake Kit

KidKobe210 · 04/08/2012, 03:32 PM

I see no pics, sir.

Corvo · 04/08/2012, 03:41 PM

sorry about that give me a few more minutes and I'll put everything up that I've got going. just for the record everything is in order from June 2011 until yesterday April 7th 2011

MrOnTime · 04/08/2012, 04:26 PM

no strut bar? and the paint looks... less than savory.

04blueEclipse · 04/08/2012, 04:34 PM

I like the flat/matte red but it kinda looks like you spray painted it yourself. My Advise, Get it professionally painted. But good start!

Corvo · 04/08/2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MrOnTime

no strut bar? and the paint looks... less than savory.

yeah I went for the matte red look because I've never seen it done. The place that did the paint didnt do that great of a job but regardless I'm going to keep it that color. And no strut bar because literally a day after I got the car painted needing brakes, replacing spark plug tubes and paying car insurance kind of took over my mindset

Corvo · 04/08/2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 04blueEclipse

I like the flat/matte red but it kinda looks like you spray painted it yourself. My Advise, Get it professionally painted. But good start!

yeah funny story i let a professional shop put the paint on and when I came in to pick it up I was so angry at the fact that it was half way done I demanded they either do it right or give me half my money back....They gave me half my money back. I'm going to do the same paint again by myself I got a paint gun and a rigid air compressor

gomer3G · 04/08/2012, 05:09 PM

are you serious, a shop did that. it looks like some kid took a spray can to it.

Corvo · 04/08/2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gomer3G

are you serious, a shop did that. it looks like some kid took a spray can to it.

yeah thats what I frickin said!!! They obviously didnt even sand the car down before they painted. And inside the door, trunk, and under the hood is still the original pearl white paint. So me and a few guys in my car club are going to help me sand it down get rid of a few dents and try putting a better matte red paint to it.

04blueEclipse · 04/17/2012, 03:35 PM

I'm glad you're doing it better!!! That shop should be closed, they did an awful job! Sorry man!

Corvo · 04/17/2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 04blueEclipse

I'm glad you're doing it better!!! That shop should be closed, they did an awful job! Sorry man!

Screwed up part is a dude on the forum thatwhite3g told me to go to this shop...never again I'll just buy the tools and read the DIY on this site or YouTube frickin waste.

KidKobe210 · 04/17/2012, 04:09 PM

If it helps, i painted my car myself by watching some youtube vids and some guidance from a guy who loves working on cars. And it came out pretty good. You can do a better job than that shop if you are up for the task

Corvo · 04/17/2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KidKobe210

If it helps, i painted my car myself by watching some youtube vids and some guidance from a guy who loves working on cars. And it came out pretty good. You can do a better job than that shop if you are up for the task

yeah a guy in my club is going to help me sand it down fix the dents and try to replace or repair some parts on the rear and front bumper so i can get the body kit on right

2002_GT · 04/17/2012, 08:43 PM

I don't see anything wrong with the paint, I seen the car in person and looks better than the pictures.
lets get together soon you, victor and me to take some pics.

Corvo · 04/18/2012, 12:06 PM

Sounds like a plan GT the N.E.X.T guys are getting together Saturday if you and vmn want to come over for a minute

2002_GT · 04/18/2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Corvo

Sounds like a plan GT the N.E.X.T guys are getting together Saturday if you and vmn want to come over for a minute

Cool text me later with the info.

Tx4Codeman · 04/18/2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Corvo

yeah I went for the matte red look because I've never seen it done. The place that did the paint didnt do that great of a job but regardless I'm going to keep it that color.

How much did this paint job cost you?

Corvo · 04/18/2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx4Codeman

How much did this paint job cost you?

About $600 with military discount and me buying paint and flatner. A frickin waste you can tell the guys really didn't care but it's whatever I'll do it right next weekend

Tx4Codeman · 04/20/2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Corvo

About $600 with military discount and me buying paint and flatner. A frickin waste you can tell the guys really didn't care but it's whatever I'll do it right next weekend

$600 in labor sounds like a cheap at home job. My car is getting sprayed for a little under 3k, but that holds no short cuts. All rubber, glass, & body panels removed. While it may cost nearly the KBB value of our cars, price is not a concern for its purpose. Surely would not spend that much on my daily 'beater'.

Corvo · 04/21/2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx4Codeman

$600 in labor sounds like a cheap at home job. My car is getting sprayed for a little under 3k, but that holds no short cuts. All rubber, glass, & body panels removed. While it may cost nearly the KBB value of our cars, price is not a concern for its purpose. Surely would not spend that much on my daily 'beater'.

Well Tx4Codeman I really didnt know any better on the pricing just because I was going off of the word of somebody else in the club. Like I said next weekend I'll do it all over by myself and go from there hopefully it will turn out alright.

Corvo · 04/22/2012, 09:12 PM

Did some extra research on some things that were actually bothering me in regards to building the engine up and working with the transmission. Granted what I found has made the boost build a little more costly but I have an OCD issue and worry since this is my daily driver. I'd rather put a few thousand into it now and try to squeeze 13-18psi the way I want without going mivec or MT. Any thoughts on this I'll take

Corvo · 04/28/2012, 08:42 PM

Couldnt get the time today to sand the car down and fix the body because sponsor from blinglights.com demanded that I put this cf vinyl on my roof...funny thing is I kinda like it haha

DaniIndoor · 04/28/2012, 11:00 PM

On your hood?

I think you mean on your roof.

Tx4Codeman · 04/28/2012, 11:05 PM

You went from one dull look to another dull look. Let's get some gloss & shine to the exterior.

Mattt · 04/28/2012, 11:08 PM

Either the rear is way too low or you need more camber. Roof looks good though.

Corvo · 04/28/2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by newdie

Either the rear is way too low or you need more camber. Roof looks good though.

Got the Eibach Camber Kit putting that on as soon as I get some time. And tomorrow is some interior paint, raising the rear and maybe if all works buying my first engine part for the pre-boost build or some new seats

Corvo · 04/28/2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx4Codeman

You went from one dull look to another dull look. Let's get some gloss & shine to the exterior.

I like the matte look. If you can show me a red gloss that looks good but not the same as everybody else I'll give into your suggestion. But for now being possibly the only matte red 3G in my area is nice....just saying but I do like your criticism dude gives me something to think about

whose5that · 06/05/2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Corvo

I like the matte look. If you can show me a red gloss that looks good but not the same as everybody else I'll give into your suggestion. But for now being possibly the only matte red 3G in my area is nice....just saying but I do like your criticism dude gives me something to think about

i actually like the red matte, and the carbon roof, i wish i didnt have a sun roof lol. Some rims would look good on that.

KreepyZeke · 06/05/2012, 03:10 PM

Eh, I guess I'd have to see it in person, but it looks like oxidized paint to me.

Tx4Codeman · 06/05/2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Corvo

I like the matte look. If you can show me a red gloss that looks good but not the same as everybody else I'll give into your suggestion. But for now being possibly the only matte red 3G in my area is nice....just saying but I do like your criticism dude gives me something to think about

It looks cheap and unfinished. I have never been a fan of the flat look, while it's just my opinion anyhow. If you looked through the final pages of my members ride page, you would see where i'm coming from. Presentation being very important to me is an understatement.

Corvo · 06/17/2012, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx4Codeman

It looks cheap and unfinished. I have never been a fan of the flat look, while it's just my opinion anyhow. If you looked through the final pages of my members ride page, you would see where i'm coming from. Presentation being very important to me is an understatement.

Well obviously it looks cheap because the job was cheap. Live and learn sir live and learn. I guarantee you when I am done it will look clean inside and out. I'll put new pics of everything up in a few days. I have repainted, added the camber kit, new wheels and tires. Only thing I have not put on that I have is the turbo kit and body kit.

NFSEclipseGT · 06/17/2012, 05:22 PM

Jesus, what happened to this car? It looks like it lost a fight with a can of spray paint. Shit is everywhere.

Corvo · 06/17/2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NFSEclipseGT

Jesus, what happened to this car? It looks like it lost a fight with a can of spray paint. Shit is everywhere.

read and see the sad story of how the cars paint turned into this...but thanks for the hate

ccarrillo717 · 06/17/2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NFSEclipseGT

Jesus, what happened to this car? It looks like it lost a fight with a can of spray paint. Shit is everywhere.

NFSEclipseGT · 06/17/2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Corvo

read and see the sad story of how the cars paint turned into this...but thanks for the hate

You paid someone to do that. Did I read this correctly? Is the shop just a tent set up behind the local Amscot, or something?

Seriously, get some chalkboard paint and go nuts. A friend of mine has a car that has been on Jalopnik and in several magazines with nothing more than chalkboard paint. That, or get your sponsor to wrap the entire car.

Corvo · 06/17/2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NFSEclipseGT

You paid someone to do that. Did I read this correctly? Is the shop just a tent set up behind the local Amscot, or something?

Seriously, get some chalkboard paint and go nuts. A friend of mine has a car that has been on Jalopnik and in several magazines with nothing more than chalkboard paint. That, or get your sponsor to wrap the entire car.

Actually I'm going the plastidip route. Might go back to white and have a red and black interior though. Just trying to get the car boosted now. The bandit can look rough for now as long as it runs clean...what's the point of looking good if your car runs like shit.

NFSEclipseGT · 06/17/2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Corvo

Actually I'm going the plastidip route. Might go back to white and have a red and black interior though. Just trying to get the car boosted now. The bandit can look rough for now as long as it runs clean...what's the point of looking good if your car runs like shit.

Fair enough. That should be fine. I look forward to seeing it.

ADRIENNE · 06/17/2012, 08:20 PM

I wanna see this car booooooosssttteed already.

Corvo · 06/17/2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ADRIENNE

I wanna see this car booooooosssttteed already.

Think I'm going to buy the transmission and ship it up to IPT and start getting the engine build parts tomorrow. This week is going to be a long one if it works out right.

Kaminami · 06/17/2012, 10:00 PM

Good luck bro, make it yours.

Corvo · 07/29/2012, 12:16 PM

Timing belt snapped so heres to hoping fixing the timing assembly and getting that engine build done next week will be a good deal. Since I cant drive the transmission was sent up to NJ where IPT is located for a cool $2800...but once its done with this engine build I can post up what the cars able to handle when I take it to be tuned.

Corvo · 08/08/2012, 09:37 AM

Think I lucked out and found the very last AEM tru-time cam gear for the SOHC 4g64. Not going to lie glad to get it in my car so I can drive again....just have to see if I can get a HKS timing belt haha

04/08/2012, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Corvo I got a fixer-upper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 119	The Bandit Alright I have been working on getting my car running in decent condition just so I can get to and from. Oil leaking into my spark plug tubes, ignition wires being shitty. Learning the hard way doing my own repairs etc etc. Now that I've got everything working right I'm going to put up my progress and take any suggestions from the site. I've gotten a lot of ideas and will start putting them in my own time. Right now the time line is to get the car boosted by mid October. Enough talk lets start throwing up some pics. Current Mods: Weapon R Dragon Intake Skunk 2 Muffler Megan Racing Coilovers Dual Halo Headlights Shine Body Kit(not put on just yet holding off on that until car runs the way I want) Eibach Camber Kit Front and Rear Mods Wanted: Wiseco Forged Pistons RPW Camshaft Billet, Valve Spring Kit, Forged Steel Conrods (this is mostly just to make sure I wont destroy my engine block in the long run) IPT DSM / Mitsubishi F4A33 Performance Transmission (this is an automatic transmission upgrade meant for those of us who want to boost) Evo 8 16g Turbo(purchased) Evo 8 Exhaust Manifold(purchased) Evo 8 WGA(purchased) Evo 8 O2 Housing(purchased) Mishimoto Intercooler(purchased) Evo 8 Injen IC Piping(purchased) Evo 8 Injen Intake(purchased) Eclipse GT Injen Exhaust Evo 8 ECU Evo 8 Patch Jumper Harness Evo 9 Bov Triple Pod Pillar(purchased) Innovate Wideband(purchased) Innovate Boost Gauge(purchased) Innovate Oil Pressure Gauge(purchased) NGK Iridium Spark Plugs NGK Spark Plug Wires Evo 8 injectors Evo 8 FPR Evo 8 Fuel Pump Hallman Boost Controller Rezlo High Stall Converter Mishimoto AT Cooler, Radiator, (purchased) DC Strut Bar Front and Rear Stoptech Big Brake Kit Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Corvo; 08/08/2012 at 11:18 AM. Reason: update

04/08/2012, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Corvo I got a fixer-upper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 119	sorry about that give me a few more minutes and I'll put everything up that I've got going. just for the record everything is in order from June 2011 until yesterday April 7th 2011 Last edited by Corvo; 04/08/2012 at 03:51 PM.

04/08/2012, 05:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomer3G Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawton, Ok Vehicle: 03 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Posts: 2,489	are you serious, a shop did that. it looks like some kid took a spray can to it. __________________ iIf you cant make fun of yourself, then life just isn't funny enough.

04/28/2012, 08:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
Corvo I got a fixer-upper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 119	Couldnt get the time today to sand the car down and fix the body because sponsor from blinglights.com demanded that I put this cf vinyl on my roof...funny thing is I kinda like it haha Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Corvo; 04/28/2012 at 11:39 PM.

04/28/2012, 11:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
DaniIndoor Faster than a turtle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fremont, CA Vehicle: 2002 Eclipse GT Posts: 1,254	On your hood? I think you mean on your roof. __________________ Member's Ride Thread -> DaniIndoor's 02 GT

04/08/2012, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
KidKobe210 You're welcome Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Vehicle: 03 Summit White GTS Posts: 1,260	I see no pics, sir.

04/08/2012, 04:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
MrOnTime hoonigan Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Texas Vehicle: 01' spyder gs Posts: 562	no strut bar? and the paint looks... less than savory.

04/08/2012, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
04blueEclipse Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Iowa Vehicle: 04 midnight blue eclipse Posts: 363	I like the flat/matte red but it kinda looks like you spray painted it yourself. My Advise, Get it professionally painted. But good start!

04/17/2012, 03:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
04blueEclipse Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Iowa Vehicle: 04 midnight blue eclipse Posts: 363	I'm glad you're doing it better!!! That shop should be closed, they did an awful job! Sorry man!

04/17/2012, 04:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
KidKobe210 You're welcome Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Vehicle: 03 Summit White GTS Posts: 1,260	If it helps, i painted my car myself by watching some youtube vids and some guidance from a guy who loves working on cars. And it came out pretty good. You can do a better job than that shop if you are up for the task

04/17/2012, 08:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
2002_GT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Vehicle: 2002 Eclipse GT Posts: 452	I don't see anything wrong with the paint, I seen the car in person and looks better than the pictures. lets get together soon you, victor and me to take some pics.

04/18/2012, 12:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Corvo I got a fixer-upper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 119	Sounds like a plan GT the N.E.X.T guys are getting together Saturday if you and vmn want to come over for a minute

04/22/2012, 09:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
Corvo I got a fixer-upper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 119	Did some extra research on some things that were actually bothering me in regards to building the engine up and working with the transmission. Granted what I found has made the boost build a little more costly but I have an OCD issue and worry since this is my daily driver. I'd rather put a few thousand into it now and try to squeeze 13-18psi the way I want without going mivec or MT. Any thoughts on this I'll take

04/28/2012, 11:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
Tx4Codeman TxTuning.com Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FL Vehicle: Boosted 6g75 Posts: 6,704	You went from one dull look to another dull look. Let's get some gloss & shine to the exterior. __________________ EcuFlash Tuning or Mechanical (South Eastern States) Services, CONTACT US HERE.

04/28/2012, 11:08 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mattt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,051	Either the rear is way too low or you need more camber. Roof looks good though.

06/05/2012, 03:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
KreepyZeke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Vehicle: 2001 GT Spyder Posts: 820	Eh, I guess I'd have to see it in person, but it looks like oxidized paint to me. __________________ '01 GT Spyder w/ 50,003 miles \| Evo STS \| RRE MTL/SynchroShift Mix \| Energy Suspension Shifter Bushings \| smoked corners \| 18x8" SA67 knock-off wheels \| Kumho Ecsta 4X 225/40 \| '03 Bumper conversion \| Mochi Spyder Bar \| Dual Halo Single Projectors \| 4300k Slim-line HID \|

06/17/2012, 08:20 PM	#38 (permalink)
ADRIENNE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North New Jersey Vehicle: 2002 Eclipse GS Posts: 696	I wanna see this car booooooosssttteed already.

06/17/2012, 10:00 PM	#40 (permalink)
Kaminami Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida Vehicle: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 Posts: 32	Good luck bro, make it yours.

07/29/2012, 12:16 PM	#41 (permalink)
Corvo I got a fixer-upper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 119	Timing belt snapped so heres to hoping fixing the timing assembly and getting that engine build done next week will be a good deal. Since I cant drive the transmission was sent up to NJ where IPT is located for a cool $2800...but once its done with this engine build I can post up what the cars able to handle when I take it to be tuned.

08/08/2012, 09:37 AM	#42 (permalink)
Corvo I got a fixer-upper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 119	Think I lucked out and found the very last AEM tru-time cam gear for the SOHC 4g64. Not going to lie glad to get it in my car so I can drive again....just have to see if I can get a HKS timing belt haha Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Corvo; 08/08/2012 at 11:09 AM.

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