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TJ_Shunk · 08-15-2007, 09:11 PM

Patrick, I forgot you had the red convertible... Did you buy yours new or used? How Much?

aggressivellc · 08-15-2007, 11:26 PM

You dont have to worry about the transfercase i had a 97 gsx running about 450hp to the ground i never had an issue with the transfer case in the 7 years i owned it and believe me i was hard on it. just dont go crazy trying to launch the thing like a drag car and you will be fine. as for upgrades you can find them just about any where parts are the same that motor has been around for ever.

now on to what to look for in a used one:
one of the most common problems is a bad turbo to check for this get the owner to let you take off the lower tube on the intercooler(located on the passanger side in front of the wheel) stick you finger inside and rub it around checking for oil puddling inside of it(tell tail sign of a blown turbo)

hope this sheds some light on the subject if you need any more info shoot me a PM

shutupanddrive · 08-15-2007, 11:48 PM

I'd get the NWD (no wheel drive) Eclipse if I were you.

photochop i did for no good reason, not too long ago...

aggressivellc · 08-16-2007, 12:13 AM

na the new ones are sinfully ugly (at least to a Eclipse purist)

Got Rocks? · 08-16-2007, 01:24 AM

ive never ever seen anyone white or black in one of them cars...only mexican

TMXONR · 08-16-2007, 06:07 AM

My DD is a '99

TJ_Shunk · 08-16-2007, 06:31 AM

I do like the Gen 2 looks. Did they make it in a convertible w/V6 and turbo?

fuzzhead · 08-16-2007, 06:44 AM

i think that they made a convertible turbo (search for an eclipse spyder turbo possibly) but no v6.

JasonInAugusta · 08-16-2007, 02:04 PM

I liked my 2G GST.

Quick booger.

TMXONR · 08-16-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

I liked my 2G GST.

Quick booger.

That was cool, I remember reading on MaxxTraxx USA when you neighbor ran it over.

Crawler Noob · 08-16-2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ_Shunk

I do like the Gen 2 looks. Did they make it in a convertible w/V6 and turbo?

they have all that minus the v6.

the 2nd gen, eclipse gst spyder, is the convertable , turbo, but no v6, a 4 cylinder though.

mntbkrguy · 08-17-2007, 07:32 AM

I say forget the Eclipse, get a new V8 and conversion kit, put that in the Fiero and dust anything on the road!

Seriously though the G2 GST w/ the turbo always seemed faster than any v6 I ever drove. Plus it looks a lot better.

TJ_Shunk · 08-17-2007, 10:50 AM

I think I am sold on the Gen 2 GS-T Convertible. It will be a little under what I want to spend, looks sharp, and has a plethra of parts, mods I can do. Not I just need to find one with a 5 Speed Manual

TJ_Shunk · 08-17-2007, 12:28 PM

ANybody know a good Gen 2 forum?

aggressivellc · 08-19-2007, 04:08 PM

try these if you are lookin for info on a DSM these guys know it all
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/
http://www.dsmtalk.com/

rindaen · 08-20-2007, 10:57 AM

I owned a Eclipse Turbo Spyder

Loved the way it drove , To bad Mistubishi never fixed the Crank Walk issue.
The crank will walk back and forth wearing the block until the car wont run.

Would advise doing so research on that issue as it is a common problem.

08-16-2007, 02:04 PM	#29
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I liked my 2G GST. Quick booger. Attached Images

08-15-2007, 09:11 PM	#21
TJ_Shunk Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 651	Patrick, I forgot you had the red convertible... Did you buy yours new or used? How Much?

08-15-2007, 11:26 PM	#22
aggressivellc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Racking my Brain Posts: 424	You dont have to worry about the transfercase i had a 97 gsx running about 450hp to the ground i never had an issue with the transfer case in the 7 years i owned it and believe me i was hard on it. just dont go crazy trying to launch the thing like a drag car and you will be fine. as for upgrades you can find them just about any where parts are the same that motor has been around for ever. now on to what to look for in a used one: one of the most common problems is a bad turbo to check for this get the owner to let you take off the lower tube on the intercooler(located on the passanger side in front of the wheel) stick you finger inside and rub it around checking for oil puddling inside of it(tell tail sign of a blown turbo) hope this sheds some light on the subject if you need any more info shoot me a PM

08-15-2007, 11:48 PM	#23
shutupanddrive Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LBC Posts: 370	I'd get the NWD (no wheel drive) Eclipse if I were you. photochop i did for no good reason, not too long ago...

08-16-2007, 12:13 AM	#24
aggressivellc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Racking my Brain Posts: 424	na the new ones are sinfully ugly (at least to a Eclipse purist)

08-16-2007, 01:24 AM	#25
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,868	ive never ever seen anyone white or black in one of them cars...only mexican

08-16-2007, 06:07 AM	#26
TMXONR Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bryant, AR Posts: 463	My DD is a '99

08-16-2007, 06:31 AM	#27
TJ_Shunk Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 651	I do like the Gen 2 looks. Did they make it in a convertible w/V6 and turbo?

08-16-2007, 06:44 AM	#28
fuzzhead Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 620	i think that they made a convertible turbo (search for an eclipse spyder turbo possibly) but no v6.

08-17-2007, 07:32 AM	#32
mntbkrguy Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alexandria Posts: 11	I say forget the Eclipse, get a new V8 and conversion kit, put that in the Fiero and dust anything on the road! Seriously though the G2 GST w/ the turbo always seemed faster than any v6 I ever drove. Plus it looks a lot better.

08-17-2007, 10:50 AM	#33
TJ_Shunk Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 651	I think I am sold on the Gen 2 GS-T Convertible. It will be a little under what I want to spend, looks sharp, and has a plethra of parts, mods I can do. Not I just need to find one with a 5 Speed Manual

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08-17-2007, 12:28 PM	#34
TJ_Shunk Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 651	ANybody know a good Gen 2 forum?

08-19-2007, 04:08 PM	#35
aggressivellc Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Racking my Brain Posts: 424	try these if you are lookin for info on a DSM these guys know it all http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/ http://www.dsmtalk.com/

08-20-2007, 10:57 AM	#36
rindaen Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas , GA Posts: 182	I owned a Eclipse Turbo Spyder Loved the way it drove , To bad Mistubishi never fixed the Crank Walk issue. The crank will walk back and forth wearing the block until the car wont run. Would advise doing so research on that issue as it is a common problem.

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