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TrboChicsRock · 10-30-2006, 01:37 PM

I'm completely re-doing my Journal because a lot has changed recently.

Let me start from the beginning. The first car I ever owned was a 1991 Nissan NX 2000. I hated that car. I tried so hard at blowing that thing up as an excuse for getting rid of it. It would constantly break but never stopped running.

It's sad, but true, a 2G Eclipse as always been my "dream car" for as long as I can remember. Of course, this was when I was around 14 years old and 2G's were selling brand new. My friends always commented on how "attainable" my dream was, since everyone else I knew dreamed about cars that were $100k+.

When I was 19, I picked up a 1998 Eclipse GST:

I loved this car. Once it reached the 300whp mark, I realized how much I wanted something AWD.

Two and a half years later I sold the GST and purchased a 1995 Eclipse GSX:

After a lot of extensive work, I got it running great. I dynoed 402 awhp on 23 pounds of boost and 93 octane. It went 11.51 @ 119.6, also on pump gas.

This summer will be two years since I bought that car. It was fun while it lasted, but I just couldn't take all of it's imperfections. I needed another 2G in mint condition. So when I found a white shell in great condition, I had to have it.

Just some teaser pictures:

Engine Bay Repaint - Post #61
Motor Build - Post #82

Current Status:

Being put back together...

More Information:

www.hergsx.com

Old Mod List

Pictures

TrboChicsRock · 10-30-2006, 01:38 PM

Current Mod List

1998 Eclipse GSX

6 Bolt Block
- Machined by Weston Machine
- Manley Turbo Tuff I beams
- Manley .020 Platinum Pistons
- ARP Main Bolts
- ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
- B/S Removed
- ACL Tri-Metal Rod and Main Bearings
- Mitsu MLS Head Gasket
- ARP Head Studs

1G Head
- O-Ringed through DogBox Racing
- .5mm Oversized Valves
- Manley Valve Springs
- Manley Titanium Retainers
- Manley Valve Locks
- NGK BPR7ES Plugs
- NGK Plug Wires
- JM Fab Coil Pack Bracket
- Brian Crower Stage 3 280* Cams
- Unorthodox Cam Gears

ATI Super Harmonic Damper
Unorthodox Underdrive Pulley Set
Prothane Motor Mounts

FP3065
Tial 44mm External WG
FP SS Oil Feed line w/ -4an Inline Filter
FP Oil Drain Tube
FP SS o2 Housing w/ Dumptube
Tial BOV
FP Race Exhaust Manifold
Apexi N1 3″ Downpipe & Exhaust
SBR FMIC w/ 2.5″ Piping

Extreme Motorsports SMIM
Evolution 8 MAF
4″ Intake Pipe
K&N Air Filter
Hallman Boost Controller

Fluidyne Radiator
1 Slimline Fan, 1 OEM Fan
Saikou Michi Catch Can
Injen Coolant Overflow Can

FIC 980cc Injectors
Walbro 255 Intank FP
-4an SS Fuel Lines
Walbro 255 Inline FP
Venom Hi Flow Fuel Rail
Fuel Pressure Regulator

Saikou Michi DC3 Catch can
Jay Racing PCV Adaptor
JM Fab Small Battery Kit

DSMLink V2
GM 3.3 Bar MAP Sensor
AEM Wideband
HKS Turbo Timer
Stewart Warner Boost Gauge
Sterart Warner Fuel Pressure Gauge
VDO ****pit International Series Gauges
- Oil Pressure & Water Temperature

TRE Stage 2 Performance Transmission
- 4 Spider Center Differential
Raxles Axles
ACT 2600 Clutch
ACT Streetlite Flywheel
SS Clutch Line
Symborski Shift Kit
Three Speed Scattershield
Greddy Counter Weight Shift Knob

Tokico Illumina Shocks
Eibach Springs
Cross Drilled Rotors
SS Brake Lines

TR Motorsports 17″ Typhoons
Vis Carbon Fiber Hood (Painted White)
Clear Corner Lenses
Aerocatch Hood Pins

Evo8kid · 10-30-2006, 01:43 PM

very nice car, it was my dream car a while back also, but when the Evo came out...i was sold haha

TrboChicsRock · 10-30-2006, 01:45 PM

401.95AWHP / 343.7 AWTQ - 23 Pounds of Boost, Pump GAS

JSeoul · 10-30-2006, 01:46 PM

I'm liking the list. I almost got the gsx last year as well, but I try and move around every year so doing mods hurts... Bump for a great list

TrboChicsRock · 10-30-2006, 01:48 PM

TrboChicsRock · 10-30-2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evo8kid

very nice car, it was my dream car a while back also, but when the Evo came out...i was sold haha

Yeah, I was pretty mad when the Evo came out because I had already bought my GST at that point. I had finally owned my "dream car" and then something else I wanted just as bad had to come out! I love Evo's, but I don't think I could ever sell my GSX. I would definitely love to have both though.

D Money · 10-30-2006, 02:13 PM

was that the parking garage in Trenton? God your car makes me want an eclipse again!

TrboChicsRock · 10-30-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subwrxkid

was that the parking garage in Trenton? God your car makes me want an eclipse again!

Nope, parking garage in Brick.

You should buy one. They're great

ScoobyNubieToo! · 10-30-2006, 11:42 PM

Very nice car....killer mods too. It'll definately make an Evo or two jealous

TrboChicsRock · 10-31-2006, 10:49 PM

11.51 @ 119.60
October 31, 2006
Atco Raceway

james_ls · 11-01-2006, 12:54 AM

401...VERYYY NICE GIRL!!

I want a ride sometime.

In the car that is...in the car...

EvlEgl · 11-01-2006, 01:07 AM

Way to launch it like a (wo)Man.

Pure sex...Every inch of it.

JSeoul · 11-01-2006, 07:16 AM

hot damn. great times.

joe tom · 11-01-2006, 10:31 AM

very nice car, so clean, and so low! impressive times too!

noclutch · 11-01-2006, 06:12 PM

Nice times, you picked up 24mph on the big end, that really shows the cars power

noclutch · 11-01-2006, 06:14 PM

good 60' times too.

CarbonIS · 11-01-2006, 06:22 PM

your car is freakin awesome jess i'm jealous.

vwcorradokid · 11-01-2006, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrboChicsRock

Yeah, I was pretty mad when the Evo came out because I had already bought my GST at that point. I had finally owned my "dream car" and then something else I wanted just as bad had to come out! I love Evo's, but I don't think I could ever sell my GSX. I would definitely love to have both though.

ummm? what's sitting out by your GSX right now? Could it be a Graphite Grey 2006 Evo IX? Oh yea...I forgot, you don't drive it more than your b/f. LOL

Matt2.8NJ · 11-01-2006, 10:04 PM

Cool car. I'm impressed.

10-30-2006, 01:37 PM	#1
TrboChicsRock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Member #152 My Ride: 1998 Eclipse GSX, 2012 WRX Premium iTrader: (1)	TrboChicsRock's 1998 Eclipse GSX- Two New Pics Post #226 I'm completely re-doing my Journal because a lot has changed recently. Let me start from the beginning. The first car I ever owned was a 1991 Nissan NX 2000. I hated that car. I tried so hard at blowing that thing up as an excuse for getting rid of it. It would constantly break but never stopped running. It's sad, but true, a 2G Eclipse as always been my "dream car" for as long as I can remember. Of course, this was when I was around 14 years old and 2G's were selling brand new. My friends always commented on how "attainable" my dream was, since everyone else I knew dreamed about cars that were $100k+. When I was 19, I picked up a 1998 Eclipse GST: I loved this car. Once it reached the 300whp mark, I realized how much I wanted something AWD. Two and a half years later I sold the GST and purchased a 1995 Eclipse GSX: After a lot of extensive work, I got it running great. I dynoed 402 awhp on 23 pounds of boost and 93 octane. It went 11.51 @ 119.6, also on pump gas. This summer will be two years since I bought that car. It was fun while it lasted, but I just couldn't take all of it's imperfections. I needed another 2G in mint condition. So when I found a white shell in great condition, I had to have it. Just some teaser pictures: Engine Bay Repaint - Post #61 Motor Build - Post #82 Current Status: Being put back together... More Information: www.hergsx.com Old Mod List Pictures __________________ - Jessica 1998 Eclipse GSX 11.2 @ 126 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by TrboChicsRock; 09-13-2007 at 11:25 AM.

10-30-2006, 01:43 PM	#3
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	very nice car, it was my dream car a while back also, but when the Evo came out...i was sold haha __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

10-30-2006, 01:45 PM	#4
TrboChicsRock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Member #152 My Ride: 1998 Eclipse GSX, 2012 WRX Premium iTrader: (1)	401.95AWHP / 343.7 AWTQ - 23 Pounds of Boost, Pump GAS __________________ - Jessica 1998 Eclipse GSX 11.2 @ 126 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-30-2006, 01:46 PM	#5
JSeoul Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Member #2712 My Ride: 2006 Acura RSX Type-S iTrader: (0)	I'm liking the list. I almost got the gsx last year as well, but I try and move around every year so doing mods hurts... Bump for a great list __________________ **SURJE.Motorsports InnovativeMotorWorks** \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BBMessenger PIN: 24A39C04

10-31-2006, 10:49 PM	#11
TrboChicsRock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Member #152 My Ride: 1998 Eclipse GSX, 2012 WRX Premium iTrader: (1)	11.51 @ 119.60 October 31, 2006 Atco Raceway __________________ - Jessica 1998 Eclipse GSX 11.2 @ 126 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-30-2006, 01:38 PM	#2
TrboChicsRock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Member #152 My Ride: 1998 Eclipse GSX, 2012 WRX Premium iTrader: (1)	Current Mod List 1998 Eclipse GSX 6 Bolt Block - Machined by Weston Machine - Manley Turbo Tuff I beams - Manley .020 Platinum Pistons - ARP Main Bolts - ARP 2000 Rod Bolts - B/S Removed - ACL Tri-Metal Rod and Main Bearings - Mitsu MLS Head Gasket - ARP Head Studs 1G Head - O-Ringed through DogBox Racing - .5mm Oversized Valves - Manley Valve Springs - Manley Titanium Retainers - Manley Valve Locks - NGK BPR7ES Plugs - NGK Plug Wires - JM Fab Coil Pack Bracket - Brian Crower Stage 3 280* Cams - Unorthodox Cam Gears ATI Super Harmonic Damper Unorthodox Underdrive Pulley Set Prothane Motor Mounts FP3065 Tial 44mm External WG FP SS Oil Feed line w/ -4an Inline Filter FP Oil Drain Tube FP SS o2 Housing w/ Dumptube Tial BOV FP Race Exhaust Manifold Apexi N1 3″ Downpipe & Exhaust SBR FMIC w/ 2.5″ Piping Extreme Motorsports SMIM Evolution 8 MAF 4″ Intake Pipe K&N Air Filter Hallman Boost Controller Fluidyne Radiator 1 Slimline Fan, 1 OEM Fan Saikou Michi Catch Can Injen Coolant Overflow Can FIC 980cc Injectors Walbro 255 Intank FP -4an SS Fuel Lines Walbro 255 Inline FP Venom Hi Flow Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Regulator Saikou Michi DC3 Catch can Jay Racing PCV Adaptor JM Fab Small Battery Kit DSMLink V2 GM 3.3 Bar MAP Sensor AEM Wideband HKS Turbo Timer Stewart Warner Boost Gauge Sterart Warner Fuel Pressure Gauge VDO **pit International Series Gauges - Oil Pressure & Water Temperature TRE Stage 2 Performance Transmission - 4 Spider Center Differential Raxles Axles ACT 2600 Clutch ACT Streetlite Flywheel SS Clutch Line Symborski Shift Kit Three Speed Scattershield Greddy Counter Weight Shift Knob Tokico Illumina Shocks Eibach Springs Cross Drilled Rotors SS Brake Lines TR Motorsports 17″ Typhoons Vis Carbon Fiber Hood (Painted White) Clear Corner Lenses Aerocatch Hood Pins __________________ - Jessica** 1998 Eclipse GSX 11.2 @ 126 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by TrboChicsRock; 09-13-2007 at 11:36 AM.

10-30-2006, 01:48 PM	#6
TrboChicsRock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Member #152 My Ride: 1998 Eclipse GSX, 2012 WRX Premium iTrader: (1)	__________________ - Jessica 1998 Eclipse GSX 11.2 @ 126 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by TrboChicsRock; 04-19-2007 at 12:32 PM.

10-30-2006, 11:42 PM	#10
ScoobyNubieToo! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Williamstown Member #862 My Ride: WRB 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! iTrader: (7)	Very nice car....killer mods too. It'll definately make an Evo or two jealous

11-01-2006, 12:54 AM	#12
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	401...VERYYY NICE GIRL!! I want a ride sometime. In the car that is...in the car... __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-01-2006, 01:07 AM	#13
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11-01-2006, 07:16 AM	#14
JSeoul Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Member #2712 My Ride: 2006 Acura RSX Type-S iTrader: (0)	hot damn. great times. __________________ **SURJE.Motorsports InnovativeMotorWorks** \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BBMessenger PIN: 24A39C04

11-01-2006, 10:31 AM	#15
joe tom Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Newtown Member #287 My Ride: 2010 Acura TSX iTrader: (1)	very nice car, so clean, and so low! impressive times too!

11-01-2006, 06:12 PM	#16
noclutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Buslengths ahead of sleeperstyle, PA Member #2604 My Ride: Black 3G Eclipse, Riced out iTrader: (0)	Nice times, you picked up 24mph on the big end, that really shows the cars power

11-01-2006, 06:14 PM	#17
noclutch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Buslengths ahead of sleeperstyle, PA Member #2604 My Ride: Black 3G Eclipse, Riced out iTrader: (0)	good 60' times too.

11-01-2006, 10:04 PM	#20
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