TalonDraukner
Proven Member
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- Apr 3, 2014
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Tacoma,
Washington
Hello all!
Background: I'm not a mechanic. I have never done any major alterations to a vehicle. I know more about motorcycles than cars. However, I don't pay for routine stuff I can do myself and I want to do as much of this project with my own hands as possible.
What I have: I have a Green 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS with 210k+ in miles. The car need some work, but it has a solid body, no rust, and aside from a cheap stereo, a half missing alarm, a stripped sub-woofer power cord (been removed), and 17" rims, it has no real modifications.
What I want: In the simplest phrase, I want a Track worthy Street car. I want to turbo it, put in an aftermarket suspension, deck it out with a sweet audio/video system, and put Enkei WDM rims on it. Oh, and of course give is a sweet paint job and body kit.
What I need: Primarily, the know how. I need to learn, I need to read, and I need some help. Secondly, I need the money, which will come with time. This is going to be a long and slow build, but I'm looking forward to it. Finally, I need a well drawn out plan.
Planned: Below is a list of planned upgrades. Some may be very vague, but will be expanded upon as I figure out more of what I want. Pictures and links may be added as well.
I will be documenting in detail, everything I do to this car. Photos, video, and written walkthroughs of what I've done will be a record of this project and through my own trial and error, maybe I'll be able to help out the next newbie like myself.
Feel free to leave me any tips, tricks, or suggestions. Pictures and tutorials are appreciated too.
Background: I'm not a mechanic. I have never done any major alterations to a vehicle. I know more about motorcycles than cars. However, I don't pay for routine stuff I can do myself and I want to do as much of this project with my own hands as possible.
What I have: I have a Green 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS with 210k+ in miles. The car need some work, but it has a solid body, no rust, and aside from a cheap stereo, a half missing alarm, a stripped sub-woofer power cord (been removed), and 17" rims, it has no real modifications.
What I want: In the simplest phrase, I want a Track worthy Street car. I want to turbo it, put in an aftermarket suspension, deck it out with a sweet audio/video system, and put Enkei WDM rims on it. Oh, and of course give is a sweet paint job and body kit.
What I need: Primarily, the know how. I need to learn, I need to read, and I need some help. Secondly, I need the money, which will come with time. This is going to be a long and slow build, but I'm looking forward to it. Finally, I need a well drawn out plan.
Planned: Below is a list of planned upgrades. Some may be very vague, but will be expanded upon as I figure out more of what I want. Pictures and links may be added as well.
- Megan Racing Coilovers (eBay:$680)
- Rear drums to disks
- Enkei WDM 17" Rims
- Turbo
- In dash Audio/Video system
- Custom interior
- Body Kit
- Sweet paint job
- New Battery
I will be documenting in detail, everything I do to this car. Photos, video, and written walkthroughs of what I've done will be a record of this project and through my own trial and error, maybe I'll be able to help out the next newbie like myself.
Feel free to leave me any tips, tricks, or suggestions. Pictures and tutorials are appreciated too.
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