napkins
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- Feb 21, 2018
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Lexington,
Kentucky
Hi all!
After daydreaming about DSMs (particularly a white 91 Talon AWD) for the better part of two decades, I finally got my hands on one! While it's not the 1G that I had hoped to find, it's still what I believe to be a fairly rare find in these days. It's a 1998 Eclipse GSX that I bought from the second owner, who owned it a short time. I got really lucky. Clean title, zero rust, zero corrosion, and the only modifications are a K&N filter and EVO wheels. I got a slew of OEM parts from the seller and have acquired a huge amount on my own. Plans are to replace the entire front suspension, the entire front brake system, the clutch hydraulic system, full timing belt job with all oil seals, then tires, along with many other little maintenance items. The interior is very clean. Some panels need replacements and I'm hunting for a sunroof shade. It has the stock radio, but I'd like to do an early 2000s Alpine stereo. From there I'll have a better idea of what else needs to be done.
I have a long history with Honda and actually manage the Parts department at a dealership. I've had four 4G Preludes, a few Civic Si, two Accord (one is my first car and I still have it), a handful of Miata, an 07 STI, and a few other oddities over the years. While I've never owned a DSM that ran (had a 93 RS that was basically a parts car), many friends have had them and I've followed the vehicles closely. My best friend out in Utah has a 91 Talon that he's going to get out of storage to restore soon while I build mine.
My goal for this car is to clean it up and keep it as stock as I can. It's a third car for me, so it stays garage kept and will allow me to take all the time I need to make it as perfect as I can. I look forward to weekend cruises on back roads and the occasional trip to work.
After daydreaming about DSMs (particularly a white 91 Talon AWD) for the better part of two decades, I finally got my hands on one! While it's not the 1G that I had hoped to find, it's still what I believe to be a fairly rare find in these days. It's a 1998 Eclipse GSX that I bought from the second owner, who owned it a short time. I got really lucky. Clean title, zero rust, zero corrosion, and the only modifications are a K&N filter and EVO wheels. I got a slew of OEM parts from the seller and have acquired a huge amount on my own. Plans are to replace the entire front suspension, the entire front brake system, the clutch hydraulic system, full timing belt job with all oil seals, then tires, along with many other little maintenance items. The interior is very clean. Some panels need replacements and I'm hunting for a sunroof shade. It has the stock radio, but I'd like to do an early 2000s Alpine stereo. From there I'll have a better idea of what else needs to be done.
I have a long history with Honda and actually manage the Parts department at a dealership. I've had four 4G Preludes, a few Civic Si, two Accord (one is my first car and I still have it), a handful of Miata, an 07 STI, and a few other oddities over the years. While I've never owned a DSM that ran (had a 93 RS that was basically a parts car), many friends have had them and I've followed the vehicles closely. My best friend out in Utah has a 91 Talon that he's going to get out of storage to restore soon while I build mine.
My goal for this car is to clean it up and keep it as stock as I can. It's a third car for me, so it stays garage kept and will allow me to take all the time I need to make it as perfect as I can. I look forward to weekend cruises on back roads and the occasional trip to work.
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