2000 Eclipse GT: 3 Years in the making

eclipsegtracer · 09/24/2006, 11:49 PM

Just took these pictures at the NOPI Nationals in Atlanta, September 15-16. Have dropped a ton of money on this car since many of you last saw it....and best of all, no more tan interior. Also, new vanity plate

OLD PICS:

NEW PICS:

MOD LIST:

PERFORMANCE MODS:

Performance:

-AEM Short Ram Intake
-Proflow Bored Throttle Body
-Diamante Intake Manifold
-Ripp Long Tube Headers, High Luster Ceramic Coated By HPC
-Custom Downpipe with CATCO Hi-Flow Catalytic Convertor
-HKS Carbon-Ti Exhaust for 95-99 GS-T
-Magnecor 8.5 mm Ignition wires
-NGK Copper Plugs, 1 Step Colder
-Apex'i S-AFC II Black, Tuned ~ 13.5 AFR
-Deyeme Racing Firm Motor Mounts All Around
-ACT HD Clutch
-AASCO Aluminum Flywheel
-B&M Short Throw Shifter

-NX EFI Wet Kit, 75 Shot
-NX Carbon Fiber Fuel and Nitrous Solenoids
-ZEX Dual Purge Solenoid, Routed Behind Hood Pins
-MSD Digital Window Switch
-ZEX Digital TPS Switch
-NX 10lb Bottle
-NX Remote Bottle Opener
-NOS Pressure-Actuated Automatic Bottle Heater
-DynoTune Nitrous Bottle Blanket

Handling:

-Tein Super Street Suspension, Pillowball Upper Mounts
-RRE Rear Strut Tower Bar
-RRE Rear Camber Kit
-Motegi DP6 18"x7.5" Wheels
-Nitto NT555 225/40/ZR18 Tires
-Power Slot Big Brake Kit
-RRE Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-Hawk HPS Brake Pads

SHOW MODS:

Under The Hood:
-Polished Diamante Manifold
-Hose Techniques Super Red Hose Kit
-Tearstone Polished Aluminum Reservoir Cap Set
-Deyeme Racing Polished Aluminum Radiator Mounts
-Deyeme Racing Polished Aluminum Battery Bracket
-Injen Polished Aluminum Fuse Box Cover
-Injen Oil Cap
-Valve Cover and Ripp Headers, High Luster Ceramic Coated by HPC
-Optima Red Top Battery

Exterior:
-Buddy Club Front Bumper, Custom Painted Semi-Gloss Black Lip
-ViS Carbon Fiber OEM Hood, Paint Matched on sides
-Sparco Hood Pins
-Sonar Projectors with Sylvania Silverstar Bulbs
-Clear Corners
-Zappedman Corner and Fog Light Blackouts
-Motegi DP6 18" Wheels, Gunmetal with Polished Lip
-Black Painted Brake Calipers
-Semi Gloss Black Rear Pillar Inserts (Because they looked like shit)
-ViS Falcon Rear Wing
-TYC Black Taillights
-Rear Carbon Fiber Emblem
-Zappedman Custom Rear Corners
-Black Lettering Inserts

Interior:

-Black Interior Swap
-Uncracked Dash Swap (for however long that will last)
-Custom Metal Flake Silver Accents
-Metal Flake HVAC Overlay
-Carbon Fiber Wrapped Dash Pieces, by Carbonworks
-Custom Suede Wrapped Airbag Covers
-Custom Mounted S-AFC II Black
-BelTronics Vector 940 Radar detector
-Reverse Glow Gauges
-Brushed Aluminum Gauge Overlay
-Autometer Dual Gauge Pillar
-Autometer Nitrous Pressure Gauge
-Autometer Water Temp Gauge
-B&M Shift Knob
-Redline Goods Shift Boot
-Redline Goods Parking Brake Boot
-Redline Goods Armrest Cover
-Sparco Navigator Dead Pedal
-Sparco Grip Pedals
-Sparco Shoulder Pads
-Custom Fitted Privacy Cover for Strut Tower Bar
-BBKSV 10" Subwoofer Enclosures
-Hidden 10lb Bottle in Spare Tire Compartment

Sound System:

-Alpine Type S Front Component Speakers
-JVC KD820 Head Unit, with USB
-Pioneer 6x9 Rear Speakers
-2 Pioneer 10" 400W Subwoofers
-Rockford Fosgate P3001 Amp

Did all the work on this car myself, so if there are any questions on the custom work, i would be glad to answer them.

Himmad · 09/24/2006, 11:52 PM

Looks good, got a question though, are the sub boxes in the trunk easy to take off? Like lets say you had to change a light bulb, easy to take off?

eclipsegtracer · 09/25/2006, 12:02 AM

Havent had a bulb go yet, but not exactly 'easy' to take off, they are bolted down solid to account for how i drive with the coilovers lol. How they bolt down depends on you though, the biggest pain to removing these would be getting the wires from behind.

BuddyClubEclps · 09/25/2006, 12:17 AM

Looks great! I hope you enjoy that bumper as I have

rocketbass88 · 09/25/2006, 12:51 AM

I love it... I think it all flows really well except the exhaust, I personally don't like slanted exhausts. But other than that...

WingS_WesT_3g · 09/25/2006, 12:55 AM

looks good man

XwP1ayawX · 09/25/2006, 02:08 AM

Very clean, nice job

Kenshin · 09/25/2006, 07:31 AM

Looks good, except for the muffler and the rear lower lights.

GTplaya31 · 09/25/2006, 07:48 AM

fuck man iv seen this car come a long way!! LOVE the new bumber. no oakley's this time i see hehe

GTplaya31 · 09/25/2006, 07:53 AM

[quote=eclipsegtracer]My car, named by my friends "the burgundy beast"....which at times turns into the "burdenly beast"

THEIR they are!!! in the cubby hole! (oakleys)

04MOJOGT · 09/25/2006, 08:32 AM

I like that Front end. Its looking really good on yours. I dont like that exhaust either Nor the silver interior. But other than that i like it.

Smooth S70 · 09/25/2006, 09:05 AM

i don't like the exhaust, interior or the rear corner markers...oher then that it looks real good, nice work

CLIPSE_GT · 09/25/2006, 09:10 AM

Looks decent!

eclipsegtracer · 09/25/2006, 09:39 AM

As far as the interior, i like it better than stock but still have an urge to fiber glass it and make it look smoother, but still like the silver, sorry

. If i had the time and money i would make the interior ALL silver and black because im just another 3G owner griping about tan interior. As far as the exhaust i know it's a hit or miss because either you love or hate the HKS/A'PEX style exhausts, i personally love them and my favorite exhaust has always been the HKS Carbon-Ti ever since i saw it on an 800hp Supra single turbo. Now pep-boys exhausts angled downward to fit look tacky IMO, but i like the angle of a $600-$800 exhaust system, you can def tell the difference, those ones always angle upward. Oh, and the rear corners are never going anywhere, it was a design i came up with and had Zappedman custom make, and that is one of my favorite parts of this car. As far as what i get complimented on most about this car? Everyone seems to love the wing, especially domestic guys with camaros and trans ams.

CLIPSE_GT · 09/25/2006, 10:47 AM

I think the best thing you could do is finish up your body kit. I think that will make the car look more complete. Just my $.02 tho.

Crow · 09/25/2006, 10:53 AM

that exhaust looks like complete shit. angled and sticks out way too far from the bumper. other than that the car is alright. that exhaust just takes so much away from the car and doesn't blend in nicely with the rest of the car. its such an eyesore. my eyes go straight to the exhaust when i look at the rear of the car

adrian15 · 09/25/2006, 11:03 AM

I like the interior mainly because im just getting idea on how to paint mine. I dont like the exhaust to much of an angle. I lov ethe front bumper though looks good. The rims are nice...Overall this car is pretty sweet. BTW where did you find those red wires in your engine bay? Im looking to get some.

HIJACKER · 09/25/2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smooth S70

i don't like the exhaust, interior or the rear corner markers...oher then that it looks real good, nice work

Tearstone · 09/25/2006, 11:58 AM

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09/24/2006, 11:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
eclipsegtracer Sprayin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 604	The Burgundy Beast: UPDATED!! Just took these pictures at the NOPI Nationals in Atlanta, September 15-16. Have dropped a ton of money on this car since many of you last saw it....and best of all, no more tan interior. Also, new vanity plate OLD PICS: NEW PICS: MOD LIST: PERFORMANCE MODS: Performance: -AEM Short Ram Intake -Proflow Bored Throttle Body -Diamante Intake Manifold -Ripp Long Tube Headers, High Luster Ceramic Coated By HPC -Custom Downpipe with CATCO Hi-Flow Catalytic Convertor -HKS Carbon-Ti Exhaust for 95-99 GS-T -Magnecor 8.5 mm Ignition wires -NGK Copper Plugs, 1 Step Colder -Apex'i S-AFC II Black, Tuned ~ 13.5 AFR -Deyeme Racing Firm Motor Mounts All Around -ACT HD Clutch -AASCO Aluminum Flywheel -B&M Short Throw Shifter -NX EFI Wet Kit, 75 Shot -NX Carbon Fiber Fuel and Nitrous Solenoids -ZEX Dual Purge Solenoid, Routed Behind Hood Pins -MSD Digital Window Switch -ZEX Digital TPS Switch -NX 10lb Bottle -NX Remote Bottle Opener -NOS Pressure-Actuated Automatic Bottle Heater -DynoTune Nitrous Bottle Blanket Handling: -Tein Super Street Suspension, Pillowball Upper Mounts -RRE Rear Strut Tower Bar -RRE Rear Camber Kit -Motegi DP6 18"x7.5" Wheels -Nitto NT555 225/40/ZR18 Tires -Power Slot Big Brake Kit -RRE Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines -Hawk HPS Brake Pads SHOW MODS: Under The Hood: -Polished Diamante Manifold -Hose Techniques Super Red Hose Kit -Tearstone Polished Aluminum Reservoir Cap Set -Deyeme Racing Polished Aluminum Radiator Mounts -Deyeme Racing Polished Aluminum Battery Bracket -Injen Polished Aluminum Fuse Box Cover -Injen Oil Cap -Valve Cover and Ripp Headers, High Luster Ceramic Coated by HPC -Optima Red Top Battery Exterior: -Buddy Club Front Bumper, Custom Painted Semi-Gloss Black Lip -ViS Carbon Fiber OEM Hood, Paint Matched on sides -Sparco Hood Pins -Sonar Projectors with Sylvania Silverstar Bulbs -Clear Corners -Zappedman Corner and Fog Light Blackouts -Motegi DP6 18" Wheels, Gunmetal with Polished Lip -Black Painted Brake Calipers -Semi Gloss Black Rear Pillar Inserts (Because they looked like shit) -ViS Falcon Rear Wing -TYC Black Taillights -Rear Carbon Fiber Emblem -Zappedman Custom Rear Corners -Black Lettering Inserts Interior: -Black Interior Swap -Uncracked Dash Swap (for however long that will last) -Custom Metal Flake Silver Accents -Metal Flake HVAC Overlay -Carbon Fiber Wrapped Dash Pieces, by Carbonworks -Custom Suede Wrapped Airbag Covers -Custom Mounted S-AFC II Black -BelTronics Vector 940 Radar detector -Reverse Glow Gauges -Brushed Aluminum Gauge Overlay -Autometer Dual Gauge Pillar -Autometer Nitrous Pressure Gauge -Autometer Water Temp Gauge -B&M Shift Knob -Redline Goods Shift Boot -Redline Goods Parking Brake Boot -Redline Goods Armrest Cover -Sparco Navigator Dead Pedal -Sparco Grip Pedals -Sparco Shoulder Pads -Custom Fitted Privacy Cover for Strut Tower Bar -BBKSV 10" Subwoofer Enclosures -Hidden 10lb Bottle in Spare Tire Compartment Sound System: -Alpine Type S Front Component Speakers -JVC KD820 Head Unit, with USB -Pioneer 6x9 Rear Speakers -2 Pioneer 10" 400W Subwoofers -Rockford Fosgate P3001 Amp Did all the work on this car myself, so if there are any questions on the custom work, i would be glad to answer them. __________________ If its fast and reliable, its not cheap; if its fast and cheap, its not reliable; if its cheap and reliable, its not fast. The Burgundy Beast Last edited by eclipsegtracer; 10/01/2007 at 03:53 PM.

09/25/2006, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
eclipsegtracer Sprayin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 604	Havent had a bulb go yet, but not exactly 'easy' to take off, they are bolted down solid to account for how i drive with the coilovers lol. How they bolt down depends on you though, the biggest pain to removing these would be getting the wires from behind. __________________ If its fast and reliable, its not cheap; if its fast and cheap, its not reliable; if its cheap and reliable, its not fast. The Burgundy Beast

09/25/2006, 12:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
BuddyClubEclps ^___^ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Vehicle: 2000 GS Posts: 55	Looks great! I hope you enjoy that bumper as I have __________________ Mike Chu www.mc-photography.net www.factoronegarage.com

09/25/2006, 08:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
04MOJOGT Anastacia HOE!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlotte NC Vehicle: 04 3g GT/ 03 SpecV Posts: 3,934	I like that Front end. Its looking really good on yours. I dont like that exhaust either Nor the silver interior. But other than that i like it. __________________ FOR SALE HERE... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32 http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/827957044.html

09/25/2006, 09:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Smooth S70 I'm lost... Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lancaster, PA Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT, Patriot Posts: 1,279	i don't like the exhaust, interior or the rear corner markers...oher then that it looks real good, nice work __________________

09/24/2006, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Himmad Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spring, Texas Vehicle: 08 Infiniti QX56 Posts: 3,725	Looks good, got a question though, are the sub boxes in the trunk easy to take off? Like lets say you had to change a light bulb, easy to take off?

09/25/2006, 12:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
rocketbass88 Ass To Mouth Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stafford, VA Vehicle: '98 TJ Posts: 5,551	I love it... I think it all flows really well except the exhaust, I personally don't like slanted exhausts. But other than that...

09/25/2006, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
WingS_WesT_3g *Suspended Seller* Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,785	looks good man

09/25/2006, 02:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
XwP1ayawX GT35 pimpin Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cranston, RI Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GS Posts: 7,341	Very clean, nice job

09/25/2006, 07:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kenshin Fists of Steel Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Vehicle: 2004 Mazda 3s HB Posts: 2,655	Looks good, except for the muffler and the rear lower lights.

09/25/2006, 07:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
GTplaya31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Vehicle: 2000 GT fed spec Posts: 1,678	fuck man iv seen this car come a long way!! LOVE the new bumber. no oakley's this time i see hehe

09/25/2006, 07:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
GTplaya31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Vehicle: 2000 GT fed spec Posts: 1,678	[quote=eclipsegtracer]My car, named by my friends "the burgundy beast"....which at times turns into the "burdenly beast" THEIR they are!!! in the cubby hole! (oakleys)

09/25/2006, 09:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
CLIPSE_GT Da cone is ur friend Aqua Slug Champion! Puzzle Bobble Champion! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT PP Posts: 11,181	Looks decent! __________________ 2001 GT PP A/T 205whp/203wft-lbs *Tuned by LogicGate, Sponsored by Tearstone*

09/25/2006, 09:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
eclipsegtracer Sprayin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 604	As far as the interior, i like it better than stock but still have an urge to fiber glass it and make it look smoother, but still like the silver, sorry . If i had the time and money i would make the interior ALL silver and black because im just another 3G owner griping about tan interior. As far as the exhaust i know it's a hit or miss because either you love or hate the HKS/A'PEX style exhausts, i personally love them and my favorite exhaust has always been the HKS Carbon-Ti ever since i saw it on an 800hp Supra single turbo. Now pep-boys exhausts angled downward to fit look tacky IMO, but i like the angle of a $600-$800 exhaust system, you can def tell the difference, those ones always angle upward. Oh, and the rear corners are never going anywhere, it was a design i came up with and had Zappedman custom make, and that is one of my favorite parts of this car. As far as what i get complimented on most about this car? Everyone seems to love the wing, especially domestic guys with camaros and trans ams. __________________ If its fast and reliable, its not cheap; if its fast and cheap, its not reliable; if its cheap and reliable, its not fast. The Burgundy Beast

09/25/2006, 10:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
CLIPSE_GT Da cone is ur friend Aqua Slug Champion! Puzzle Bobble Champion! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT PP Posts: 11,181	I think the best thing you could do is finish up your body kit. I think that will make the car look more complete. Just my $.02 tho. __________________ 2001 GT PP A/T 205whp/203wft-lbs *Tuned by LogicGate, Sponsored by Tearstone*

09/25/2006, 10:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
Crow Resident Asshole Join Date: May 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Vehicle: Car Posts: 4,834	that exhaust looks like complete shit. angled and sticks out way too far from the bumper. other than that the car is alright. that exhaust just takes so much away from the car and doesn't blend in nicely with the rest of the car. its such an eyesore. my eyes go straight to the exhaust when i look at the rear of the car __________________ My Old Turbocharged GTS Its Replacement

09/25/2006, 11:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
adrian15 Mac&Chesse is good!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: corpus christi Vehicle: 2003 GS Posts: 1,583	I like the interior mainly because im just getting idea on how to paint mine. I dont like the exhaust to much of an angle. I lov ethe front bumper though looks good. The rims are nice...Overall this car is pretty sweet. BTW where did you find those red wires in your engine bay? Im looking to get some.