95eclipser's 1999 GSX - Street/Track Build - 2009-Present

[95eclipser]

Well this Sunday was an exciting and fun experience. I took the car out west to Front Royal to meet up with a guy named JD. JD runs a local Youtube channel called JDjoyridetv. We did a some in car filming, rolling shots, and pictures of the car. He is going to put a video together in the next couple weeks and post it on his channel. Im looking forward to how this video will turn out.

Before filming though we needed to rescue his GT500 that went into Limp mode about a mile from his house.

Also I have another awesome update. The Carbonetics hatch will be shipping out in two weeks.

Pics.

On are way out to meet JD.

The 900HP Limp Mode GT500

Cooling off before the we start filming.

Final Location of the day.

Random

 

[95eclipser]

Hade a 20x30 Picture blown up for me. Cant wait to frame this on my wall.

I used shutter fly for the printing. They are priced pretty fair, shipping is unusually long though.

 

[waulpalker117]

Are you doing the oem hatch? Please post pics once you get it. Really thinking of buying but wondering how fitment and removing and installing the glass will be

 

[95eclipser]

I bought the CSL version carbon hatch. I will be installing OEM glass in it most likely.

I will be posting pics for sure.

 

[waulpalker117]

ok please let me know how the whole process goes i am thinking of purchasing the CSL hatch in carbon as well.
Thanks

 

[95eclipser]

Will do.

 

[95eclipser]

My buddy final finished the video of my DSM this week and posted it on Saturday. So far the car has been really well received. I have posted the link below if you would like to check it out!

 

[EC17PSE]

Good video! But the exhaust is nice sounding not droney! Not compared to mine at least

 

[95eclipser]

I appreciate that. I think he did a good job editing and putting it together. I really want a Thermal exhaust next time i find one used.

 

[EC17PSE]

I appreciate that. I think he did a good job editing and putting it together. I really want a Thermal exhaust next time i find one used.

they are heavy though dude, get one built yourself!

 

[95eclipser]

Yea I can see that. But they sound so different.

 

[jamel16]

My buddy final finished the video of my DSM this week and posted it on Saturday. So far the car has been really well received. I have posted the link below if you would like to check it out!

So glad to see other Virginia Dsm'rs, car is beautiful.

 

[95eclipser]

I appreciate the kind words man. I see your located in Richmond.

 

[EC17PSE]

I got family in Richmond and have been and drived around there a few times while on vacation, never see and DSM's on the streets anymore anywhere really

 

[95eclipser]

Seeing a DSM on the road is a rarity now a days. At least in Northern Virginia.
This DSM of mine I actually bought from Richmond.

 

[jamel16]

Yeah I never see them at all down here, I'm pretty sure I will get weird looks when I finally bring mine out. Lol

 

[waulpalker117]

Dis you do the hatch install yourself? If so how was the glass removal and install?

 

[95eclipser]

Dis you do the hatch install yourself? If so how was the glass removal and install?

I do not have the hatch yet. I do plan on doing the install when it comes in if I have time.

 

[95eclipser]

Got my bump steer kit in this week from Bobby. Looks great!

And I decided to drive the car to work today. Even though it was already 80 degrees this morning and no AC, I really enjoyed the drive. 15mins or so.
I really need to drive this car more...

 

[EC17PSE]

No one needs AC , nah i take that back, when i first drove in FL i was like nah no AC for me in my Camaro!! 1 mins down the road and i had to use it! It was much needed with that heat!

 

[95eclipser]

So not really a DSM related update. Still waiting on my hatch but looks like it may have been picked up by the freight carrier, so only time will tell.

But I decided to give my attention to my 2012 Ram 1500 that I'v been using as my daily for the last year. Unfortunately, in 2012. Ram decided to make that the cutoff year for the 4th Gen Ram, and start introducing new styling changes on the 2013+. Most of those changes revolve around the Exterior and interior. (Please see below)

2013 Changes.
Main Exterior:
Grill
Grill Emblem (Now comes in black)
Hood (Sport hood and package introduced)
Bumper
Headlights (LEDs, DRL, Black out housings, HID etc)
Fog Lights.

Main Interior (Most 2013 interior options wont work on the 2012 due to Cambus)
Cluster
Radio
Radio Bezel
shifter
Heated and cooled seats. Etc

I could not stand my Chrome Dual bulb headlights. They were fine at first, but the more I drove around the more "sport package" Rams I would see on the road, with the blacked out headlights. I decided I wanted that option as well. I looked into it a little more and I found a company called RetroShop that made a PNP harness to convert any 2012 headlights to 2013+. I ordered the harness and a set of TYC factory headlights. It all came in this week, so I spent about 2 hours Tuesday night doing the install. I also blacked out my Ram emblem on my grill.

Emblem Painted Black.

Retroshop harness.

Removing my factory headlights. You can see the chrome look here.

New headlights installed.

Testing out the blinkers and running lights.

Final Pics. Much better look!

 

[mikEclipse99]

Truck looks awesome man! I cant wait to get mine finished up. Car is looking gorgeous as ever

 

[tylersevo]

Not to hijack your thread, but people asking about the CSL hatch see below.

I had planned on going with FAL speedglass but seeing as it's discontinued I had a local glass shop swap my oem glass and put in spacers so I wouldn't have to buy new oem molding. As far as fit, mine along with a few others were made with the bolt holes all being smaller than oem. Sergio confirmed it was a new hire mistake and was addressed moving forward. Other than that it bolted up no problem and looks badass.

 

[EC17PSE]

Not to hijack your thread, but people asking about the CSL hatch see below.

I had planned on going with FAL speedglass but seeing as it's discontinued I had a local glass shop swap my oem glass and put in spacers so I wouldn't have to buy new oem molding. As far as fit, mine along with a few others were made with the bolt holes all being smaller than oem. Sergio confirmed it was a new hire mistake and was addressed moving forward. Other than that it bolted up no problem and looks badass.

Its small because he does not seem to make the moulds correctly! He takes a mound directly from the part! But thats not how a mould is made, it has to be moulded and then the mould taken from that mould to get the right size! Its common with him and his fitment issues being too small on almost all parts he makes,

Im having a shop make me a mould for my racing hoods but they explained the process and its a long one to get right, a mould of the part then a mould from the mould and then the part from the 2nd mould

 

[95eclipser]

I will be doing a full review of my hatch when I receive it.

My review will cover all major interactions with Carbonetics.
-Initial Order inquiry
-Order and deposit
-Order updates
-Order completion and pickup
-Shipment delivery
-Quality inspection
-Installation (using OEM glass)
-Final thoughts.