hmmm the smooth door looks pretty trick on your car, not bad. go for it if you have the money. but if you do, i wouldn't do that wings west v-line wing, i think it wouldn't flow with it, but maybe that's just me.

 

IM not sure about the shaved ribs. Do the door handles for sure.

 

i kinda like shaved without the ribs

 

I love the shaved door ribs. That's one of the things I don't like about the 3g eclipse.

 

Def. do the handles. I've always loved shaved handles. Especially with lambo doors, just hit a button, they pop open. I was worried about the shaved doors though, thats one of the main things I always liked about the eclipse. Suprisingly though it looks pretty good. I think I would have to get used to looking at it though. Almost doesnt look like an eclipse anymore.

 

IMHO it looks good either way, but I am fond of the ribs on the 3g.

 

I kinda like the ribs....

 

IF you do both i think you should get the same wing as mojo.

 

The door ribs are a very distinctive feature of the 3g.
Without them, it's less recognizable as one.... but much cleaner looking. :yesway:

Do it up!

 

The door ribs are a very distinctive feature of the 3g.
Without them, it's less recognizable as one...

:agreed: As much of a pain in the ass as they may be to clean and their insane ability to collect dirt....they definitely make the car. Love the shaved door handles though, very streamlined!!!

 

Um like 50/50 on liking it. If I did.. I would just pick up a set of Stratus doors.. much cheaper.. and already smooth.

Honestly.. for it to look right, the sideskirts and rear bumper would have to be molded and smooth. I doubt I'll do the ribs, ust figured everyone would like to see something new.

 

you dont have to mold the whole kit to get rid of the ribs. most cars out there dont have door ribs and they have nice lip kits and still look great. i say get the aero duo, shave the doors, and youll be good to go.

 

you dont have to mold the whole kit to get rid of the ribs.

I know you don't have to, but I think it would look better if it was. Either way, I probably won't do it. Only the door handles for me.

 

either way looks good, it's just that i've grown so accustomed to seeing the ribs on the doors, it looks kinda naked without them.

 

That PS without the ribs makes your car look like an RSX. I say :noway: to the shaving of the ribs

 

I say, shave the ribs...leave the handles. Looks good without the ribs but with both gone it just looks too bare.

 

Keep the ribs they make the car. It will ruin the lines of the car if you filled it in. Espacially if you have the stock front.

 

Got to shave the door handles. Looks badass, plus think how much nicer it will be not having to wax a damn door handle. But leave the 3G's door ribs alone. The 3G's styling is something Mitsubishi really did a nice job on(in my opinion). If you want smooth doors go buy a Neon(a white one would look badass).:fawk2: Oh wait a minute I think I'm to late with this comment!

 

I'm 50/50.... I wouldn't shave the ribs or handles on my car... but I don't have a show car, so...

 

I'm 50/50....

As are the votes at this point! :lol:

.....but he's only doing the handles anyway.

Oh wait a minute I think I'm to late with this comment!

How's that "beater" doing BTW, HIJACKER?

 

I would shave the ribs for a cleaner show room look. Then agian i wouldn't do it because the ribs make the car stick out just a tad. Im like ribs=70%,shaved=30%.

 

Girls like the ribbed condoms so keep it on the doors,

 

^Glad to hear. Seemed like a good investment. I'm thinking I'll save for a jacked up 4x4 if I'm still in CO next winter. Something like THIS.

...now I'M the "hijacker". sorry. :sad:
You've made your decision already anyway, right?

 

It is better overall to go with Stratus doors if you wanted to do this; yes the price will be cheaper, but less modification involved for the same effect will have a much better chance of a nice, clean result.

That being said, I wouldn't do it. Not with that front bumper atleast. You are essentially cleaning up and smoothing out the side profile of your car, yet leaving the front and rear as busy as they can be. Smoothing out the profile only works if you are going to smooth out the other angles too; if you don't, it's going to draw all the focus to the busiest parts, and the car is going to look off balanced.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when modifying their cars is realizing when to leave a particular aspect alone. It's like the 70 year old woman who can't stay away from plastic surgery. Shaving the door handles has it's downsides but I think it's a clean mod; beyond that, put your efforts towards something else.

 

I agree 100% and thats why I'm only doing the door handles.

I was bored and did the other photochop and figured I'd post it up to get other opinions. It's something no one has really seen before and the chop turned out pretty good and realistic so made good reason to start a thread. :hspin:

Either way, I really appreciate your input. There are a select few on this site whos opinions I truely value, and yours is definately one of them.

 

If you had the buddy club front end,WWsides, shaved ribs, and keep the stock rear bumper would make it look all sleek and stealthy kind of.

 

well thanks! I'll take that as a compliment

There's a few old members that shaved all or part of the ridges, but this is back a few years where most of the current active members weren't around. These are the only two that I can find pictures of, but there were 5-6 that I remember. One guy with flames on the front had posted a ton of pictures at one point, but I can't seem to find any.

Nastyboy and Blackout were the first on the site to add air-ride, both laying frame; Nastyboy shaved his handles but not the ridges, but I don't have any after he finished the body work and paintjob.

 

well thanks! I'll take that as a compliment

There's a few old members that shaved all or part of the ridges, but this is back a few years where most of the current active members weren't around. These are the only two that I can find pictures of, but there were 5-6 that I remember. One guy with flames on the front had posted a ton of pictures at one point, but I can't seem to find any.

Mark! Those remind me of the HKS model eclipse. Does ANYBODY know where I can find those friggen fender flares. I hate the SS ones, but If I could get the wide set like that I'd be souped. I'll get a pic for referance.

 

OMG, LOOK AT THE WONDEROUS WINGS ON THE TOP 2 CARS!!! :lmfao:

 

Imo, I think it would look really good if you get rid of the ribs and the handle. The car would look awesome especially with the color scheme you have.