(my) past to future cars

[97clipse_gst]

5 years ago I bought this POS 97 eclipse GST

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/clipse_front.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/clipse_side.jpg

mod list:
1st gen galant GVR4
RC550
Spearco FMIC 3" custom piping
Greddy BOV
Catback exhaust
Big16G
SAFC
Jasper tranny

moved from unstable to stable

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/Photo73.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/Photo74.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/Photo75.jpg

mod list:
Jackson Racing SuperCharger
AEM intake
Greddy EVO2 catback
rota r8
aem boost/fuel air
35% tint
lowered
Wingwest front lip
Optional side and rear lips
Type R rear wing

moved onto the family needs

an infinity g35 sedan

and the new!!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/evo_ixfront.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/evo_ix.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/evo_ixinterior.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/NJ_evoIXgsr/evo_ixenginebay.jpg

mod list later

[97TurboDSM]

mmm evo.

[Black Power]

is that auto?

[97TurboDSM]

no sir it is not.

[LowN'Slow 420aT]

I like the way the badge is red on the back, looks nice

[Kevin]

Nice whips. Could of gone without the honduh though. :lol:

[ADDICTED2RPMS]

nice whips i agre definantly stepping it up each time..

[NJ_evoIXgsr]

yup. never try to look back. thanks for the comments.

The honduh is reliable. the 97 clipse spent over 10+k and ran ****ty on me time and time again. Other eclipse owners will tell you the same.
I never caught crank walk though.

The Integra was supposed to be the second superTurboCharged teggy but bought the G35 before plans went through. It would have been hard to find a tuner able to tune the Integra right though!.

[NJ_evoIXgsr]

97turboDSM is correct the only auto car I have ever owned was the G35 because it was family oriented. The EVO is 4door so it is family oriented!!! ahhhh ha! but it handles with care so that is the major plus especially during rain or snow. I feel more secure and have never felt like I'll lose control within the EVO compared to any of my previous cars.

Any evo owner can tell you the handling is EXCEPTIONAL.

[4g64FTL]

Man you bought it, I saw it on Nasioc trying to sell it

Congrads

[97clipse_gst]

yeah. so far it's been kind to me. just the maintenance is killing me ;x

30k service $425 all fluids and accessories
s2000 antenna $20
next is going to be new brakes (rotors and pads) which is looking like 400-600 plus labor.

[marshallpre1]

97turboDSM is correct the only auto car I have ever owned was the G35 because it was family oriented. The EVO is 4door so it is family oriented!!! ahhhh ha! but it handles with care so that is the major plus especially during rain or snow. I feel more secure and have never felt like I'll lose control within the EVO compared to any of my previous cars.

Any evo owner can tell you the handling is EXCEPTIONAL.

That's what I told the gf (no, no M word or kids coming for a while)- the Supra's got 4 seats, so it's a family car!

[redline]

Nice Evo! First things first.....Get rid of that devil on your upper pipe!

[97clipse_gst]

Marshall, I thought about it too. BUT my homeboy bought a 97 limited edition TT (engine swapped) with kids and he could barely fit them in the back. my wife would definitely not go for that. so I'll wait for later later in the future for a possible supra. Rather get a r34 vspec though. or a NSX(must be turbo/supercharged) just plain engine NSX is lame.

redline, it's recirculated, kind of? the recirc doesn't look solid. What is the best known bov for evos? the ssqv hasn't shown me anything wrong just yet so definitely will change if needed

[marshallpre1]

Marshall, I thought about it too. BUT my homeboy bought a 97 limited edition TT (engine swapped) with kids and he could barely fit them in the back. my wife would definitely not go for that. so I'll wait for later later in the future for a possible supra. Rather get a r34 vspec though. or a NSX(must be turbo/supercharged) just plain engine NSX is lame.

redline, it's recirculated, kind of? the recirc doesn't look solid. What is the best known bov for evos? the ssqv hasn't shown me anything wrong just yet so definitely will change if needed

Yea, those rear seats in the Supra are useless LOL. The Supra is one of the most impractical cars ever~ 4 seats, only two are useable, 6 inch deep hatch/trunk (with targa off= no trunk). I love my car, but damn sometimes I wish I actually had a trunk. :lol:

Maybe I'll get to meet your buddy in one of these Supra meets....

[redline]

IMO their should only be 2 choices when it comes to a MAF evo, the stock IX metal DV or the APS twin vent. If you are staying under 26/27psi then the IX DV is what you want. If you are going over that then get the APS. If you log that HKS and then a stock DV you will see exactly whats going on, it's hurting you man even if you don't notice it.

[JDM-Honda-Kid]

hey hey there isnt anything wrong with hondas dont b a hater! some hondas r fast just remember that

[NJ_evoIXgsr]

I'll definitely check it out when I get the fmic and port and polish work done. right now maxing at 23 psi. I have yet to read max psi for stock turbo but not looking to do bigger turbo just yet.

There only a few honda's I could appreciate. JDM integras or optional/WW lip kits w/98+ front end. NSX and S2000. every other honda is just rice due to by association. There is no need to argue that you can make a quick honda. But why? (unless otherwise noted with the listed great hondas!) I just find it when you have the money to spend why go with a honda when you can get such better vehicles?

Other cars on my list?

Subbie STI but obviously went for the evo (subbies are known for their reliability)
NSX Wide body JGTC kit w/carbon fiber spoiler (must be red accented with subtle carbon looks) SOUNDS AMAZING WITH THE BORLA exhaust (must be turbo / supercharged)
Poopra (front lip) t67 single (manual if possible) 97 limited edition (everything stock but engine and rims) stock rims look like dog ****
Skyline R34 vSpec (too damn expensive) beauty
Lotus Elise/Exige = love in EVERY color weight vs power ratio!
Audi R8 pure sex
M3 IT'S AN M3 why else
06 G35 ivory pearl with Nismo kit and Ken Style Rear. chick magnet!

[youraveragedsmer]

Hondas are great on gas i owned a crx si and loved it. The only thing was everyone smoked me.
I plan on a crx project. Have a sleeved block w/ Vitara pistons.
you should add the new GTR to the list.
i'm waiting to see one on the road.

[mrchariybrown]

did you buy this from dennis?

[NJ_evoIXgsr]

yeah I did, mrchariybrown. only problem currently the dvd player got stuck already with a dvd. 5th gear grind is annoying too! I'll be doing the BR upgrade so it'll be alright when that happens.


I don't think I would pay that much for a GTR. It doesn't arouse me like the R34. doesn't have GODZILLA status for me yet. though looking at all it's marks so far on the german track and the test drives on youtube.

I have only seen a part of it at the NYC Auto Show cause there was probably 100+ people surrounding it so didn't get to really check it out to determine my likings.