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7/01/00 - Sold! That's right, my beautiful car has finally found herself a new owner. For any who might be wondering, there aren't any leftover parts, as I included all existing parts in the deal. I'm going to be leaving this page up as it still does get quite a few visitors, and I'll also still be answering any questions for those of you who need DSM specific information. DSM's are still fantastic cars, and I certainly will miss mine in the days to come.
3/12/00 - Well, the time has come to sell my car. (please see pictures and modifications list below) Here is the letter which I sent to the Talon Digest advertising my car:
Well, the time has come. I've been a member of the Talon Digest since January of 1995, and I officially "joined the crew" when I picked up my brand-spankin new 95 Eclipse GST in August of that year. It is with no small amount of sadness that I now place my Eclipse of for sale.
Simply put, I'm selling the car because I no longer drive it. I have a 91 Accord (heh, don't even start on me) which I use for daily commuting, and a sportbike (my new addiction) which I ride every chance I get. It just doesn't seem worth it to me to keep the Eclipse sitting in the garage for weeks on end if I'm never going to drive it. Sure, I'll take it out once in a while.. but I think it's time to move on. *sniff*
Let me get this out of the way first, NO, I will not part out the car or any of the included items, so don't ask. The car is located in the Bay Area, California.
The car is a white 95 Eclipse GST, currently with 39,823 miles on it, and I've been the only owner. I've performed all the maintenance on my own, as I trust myself more than the dealer. (heh, big shock there) The car has always been garaged (even at work) and is in pristine condition. No door dings. The interior looks brand new, and I'm a non-smoker to boot. Pretty much anyone in the Bay Area DSM group who's seen the car can attest to how clean it is.
The J-pipe and all the intercooler piping has been powdercoated flat black for a clean, stealthy look. The engine pulls strong and smooth to redline in all gears. The handling is tight and precise. The tires (Sumitomo HTR-Z, 225/45-17) are new.
Several other items are included:
- Nearly all of the original stock parts, including the stock turbo.
- Factory manuals, plus the DSM archive CD.
- 2 extra Sumitomo HTR-Z tires. (80% tread, lightly flatspotted)
- A completely uninstalled front big-brake upgrade kit including GSX calipers, new powerslot rotors, several sets of pads, and a couple sets of stainless brake lines (not sure if they fit, got them from a separate source)
I'm asking $13,500 for everything, and yes it is negotiable. If you are interested, (serious inquiries only, please) feel free to respond via email to sin@value.net.
07/14/99 - Yikes, been a while since I've updated this page. Not much has changed with the car, with the exception of 1993 throttlebody and a new, more precise Air/Fuel meter. Interested? Check out the Jumptronix site! With any luck, I'll be adding an EGT gauge soon, hopefully followed by one of the new Super AFC units. Needless to say, I'll have pics up the second THAT happens. :)
On the non-car front, I've recently added a new toy to my garage, which has taken a healthy chunk out of my driving time and satisfied (for now) my growing need for speed. Curious? Check out my 1999 CBR600 F4!
04/29/98 - New Stuff!! Okay, all those pictures I've been promising for months have finally been developed, scanned, cropped and fitted. :) We might as well start with the good stuff... Not a bad looking ride, if I do say so myself! For the latest pics of my Eclipse, just click on one of the thumbnails below:
Okay, more goodies... I've received lots of mail regarding the Lotek DataPillar. For all of you who were interested, here are a few shots which I feel should answer your questions on fitment and looks! Can you say SWEET?
What's that you say, you want MORE pics? Sure, why not? :) One of the mods I had put off till the very last (mostly due to cost reasons) was the addition of aftermarket rims and tires. Finally, I came across a set of Seneca S8R's which I just had to have. (Thanks Tory!) Here are a couple before & after shots which should give you and idea of how simpy adding rims can change the whole look of a car. In both of these shots, the car is fully lowered via Eibach pro-kit springs and koni shocks. In addition, I've also thrown in a closeup of one wheel, just for kicks. :)
Nope, we're not done yet... Another item I've received a consider amount of mail about is the RSR 2.75" catback. This is by far THE best catback out there for 95+ FWD DSM's, in my opinion. Take a good look at the following shots, notice the perfect mandrel bends, the seamless welding and excellent overall design. The fit and finish on this system is superb, to say the least. The tip on this system is slightly smaller (4.5", I believe) than the monster tip on the AWD 3" system and the sound is smooth, low and mellow. To give you an indication, I live in the Bay Area, Calfornia, and I've yet to be stopped for any exhaust noise violations. (Remember I have a 2.5" DownPipe and 2.5" cat as well!) I've had this system on my car for nearly 15k miles now, I still love it. Never had a single problem with fitment or rubbing; this puppy makes ideal use of the stock hanger locations. Take a peek:
Okay, last but not least, I've got a few miscellaneous pictures left over for ya. :) Included here is a shot of my custom 10" subwoofer in its final stages, a couple tasty engine shots, a couple pix of what a garage SHOULD look like, and even a couple courtesy shots of myself and my bud, Tory, wrenching away. :) Enjoy!
04/12/98 - Been a while since I updated this sucker... The car has undergone a few changes, to say the least. I finally got those rims I was after, 17"x8" Seneca S8R's, absolutely gorgeous wheels. I should have a full set of pix up within the week for anyone interested. These rims COMPLETELY change the look of the car and match its lowered stance perfectly. I get stares now just like I first did when I bought the car when the second gen's came out in '95. I've even had a few people come up to me and comment on the car, GAWD I love it! :)
I've also added a Lotek Datapillar, which essentially replaces the stock driver's side a-pillar pod with a reallllly nice looking dual-pillar molded piece. I cut up the stock piece, epoxied it to the back of the datapillar (this way it snaps into place, just like stock) and re-installed my Autometer boost gauge and Cyberdyne A/F gauge. All I can say is WOW, the datapillar is really something, in fact, everyone thinks it looks STOCK it fits in so well. A definite recommendation on this one, I'll have pix up soon. For now, you can check out the sample pix at http://www.mindspring.com/~lotek/ or send mail to lotek@mindspring.com for details.
For now, here are a few *old* pictures of me and my car... soon to be replaced! :)
One of the most worthwhile modifications I've made was the addition of an Autometer boost gauge. I don't really like the way the common "taped on" pillar mount looks (it breaks up the smooth lines of the dash/winshield too much...), so I decided to try for something new. Here are a couple pictures of my door vent gauge mount, as well as Tom Stangl's 3-guage A-pillar mount. As previously mentioned, I decided to opt for a datapillar (looking "down" to see the boost turned out to be less efficient than I had first thought), but the door vent would certainly be an ideal place for an EGT gauge.
I've driven a considerable amount of time with the stock turbo, a super60, and a 16g. Here are my impressions:
The stock turbo spools monstrously fast, performs well enough on the street, but doesn't have the top end to satisfy most of us. Although, I'm guessing that a WELL built free-flowing exhaust and a front mount intercooler setup might pull some decent performance out of the little garrett T25. This turbo is good for high 13's in the 1/4 mile with the right setup.
The super60 provides significantly more torque and power than the the stock T25 turbo. In addition, the super60 keeps on pulling past 5,000rpms, unlike the stock turbo, and can maintain higher boost levels in the higher rpm ranges where the stock turbo would normally poop out. Additionally, spool-up time is barely affected... my super60 spooled within 200rpms of the stock T25 turbo. This turbo is my recommendation for pretty darn good street performance and awesome autocross performance. Supposedly, 12's in the 1/4 mile are possible with this turbo, low 13's for sure.
The 16g is the answer to one simple question: Got Power? This sucker will easily hold boost pressures over 20psi all the way through redline. Where the super60 turbo was quick, this turbo is a ROCKET. The larger compressor housing allows for cooler intake charges, which in turn gives more power. The 16g turbo at 12psi feels like the super60 turbo at 15psi. Needless to say, running the 16g turbo at 17psi is quite a rush. Spoolup time is hurt just a little bit, with full boost coming in around 3000-3200rpms (stock is around 2600-2800), but is still completely streetable and hardly noticeable after a bit of use. One thing is certain, the top end of third gear is downright frightening! :) I would highly recommend this turbo for drag-strip and awesome street performance. This turbo is good for high 11's on a well tuned car.
Ever wanted to see a super60 turbo compared to the stock garret T25 turbocharger or perhaps a 16g on a 95+ DSM? For those who don't know, the super60 is a bolt-on turbo upgrade for second generation DSM cars. The stock turbo housing is extensively ported, and larger impeller and compressor wheels (sometimes clipped) are used. Please note that the Buschur Racing controller pictured below is NOT connected properly. For directions on how to install one of these controllers on a 95+ DSM, check here for my written instructions.
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