I'll definitely secure (Probably replace) the filter because it's really making me angry. And sadly, I've never heard a super charger. I'm lame :(

First off, please let me say I read, in depth, the other threads on this, and I couldn't find an answer. One thread was close, and everyone seemed to think it was a boost leak, but I have the 420a, so that can't be it.On to my problem. When I accelerate hard, my car makes this obnoxious...

Did it affect performance or anything?I was listening to it again today, and I find it really strange that at a very certain point it starts to whistle. I'd back off the throttle until it was pretty quiet, then it would just stop, and with a hair more pressure, it would come back. If it were...

Ok, thanks. The other day I did it again and nothing rumbled or shook, so I think it's all good. I appreciate the input, and I'll keep an eye out! They were supposedly replaced recently, but the mechanic who did the work on them wasn't the best, and I no longer deal with him. Thank you again!

I'll give it a shot, but I have to wait for the snow to melt :-( No garage, or even driveway.And what do you mean Honda sound? The exhaust crackling? I didn't hit the rev limiter, and after I revved it, and let off the throttle, it crackled when it peaked and then went back down, not a...

So I've been looking around, and the only thread I can find is where the OP has a whistle that gets louder at higher RPM. Everyone suggested an exhaust leak, but I have a slightly different problem. I hear a whistle noise coming from what I think is my muffler, but it could be anywhere behind...

Thanks again :) I'll be sure to let everyone know how it went, and yes, I plan on getting it aligned right after I finish this.I have another question though; my mechanic wrote down what I need and he wrote "Left front (Rear) control arm" and the guy at the store said there is one straight...

Ok, I'm stupid, there's nothing wrong with my inners. I guess I was just expecting the worst. I need both outer tie rods, and the left front rear control arm, and one of the guys at my local auto parts store is a really cool guy, and is going to help me do it, and since I don't have a garage OR...

Ok, thanks Sniver. I'm definitely going to do the outers, but I might just let the mechanic do the inners, and take my learning slowly. My mom is already freaking out, begging me to let a professional to do the outers, but I'm deadset on atleast doing that much. I'll hopefully have this all done...

I just wanted an independent source to check on what he might say. I think what I'm going to do is replace the tie rods myself, and have my mechanic do the ball joint and alignment, because he's very close to my house. As for the rim, my car doesn't pass inspection anyways because of emissions...

Ok, apparently I was being pessimistic, and remember incorrectly. Fortunately, I do NOT need an inner tie rod, just both front outer tie rods, and a (I'm not sure how this makes sense) a "Left front rear control arm/ball joint". Are there two, or is my mechanic crazy? My left rear rim also has a...

So I was screwing around earlier tonight with the gears and watching the RPM and at 4K in 1st, I'm doing like 20mph, and I can do like 55 or 60 at 3.3K or so in 4th. I feel like the speed is really high compared to the RPM. Is that normal for an Eclipse GS? I have an aftermarket exhaust with...

Hey hey hey man, I love my sunroof!And guys, thanks for all the help. I have a story of my own to share :-P I went out to get ice cream with my little sister (Hardcore, right?) and as I was walking inside, I was like "Where are my keys?!" and instantly knew I forget them in the car. I...

Oh, I know what you mean, I just don't have that, haha. And there's no spare tire under that board :-\ I checked today, but couldn't get it all the way out. It just seems like the bottom of the car, and maybe he wanted to raise it when he had subs or something.Mizak82: I appreciate the...

What do you mean the trunk thingy? I don't have anything in my hatch that I could put speakers into, but then again the previous owner may have taken some stuff out, because right now the "bottom" of my hatch is a thick piece of particle board cut into the hatch shape, and I have no idea what's...

Lol, I am kind of a ricer :-P I'm 17, I can't help it! Plus the previous owner did that. What I wanted to do with the speakers in the pic is give each seat it's own surround sound setting. That might not be the right word, but I'll try and make a diagram below. Sorry if it doesn't make sense...

I actually did this the other day. I couldn't get the damn window switch thing off, but I wouldn't have been able to rewire the speakers anyways without taking the dash apart (I don't think). I have speakers 2 speakers in the center thing (Pictured below) so I'm just using those two, and two in...

To be completely honest, I'm not even sure what these parts do, other than something with steering. Also, I only have ramps, so I can't check the play, but from what I remember the mechanic showing me, it wasn't much. None of it would be highway driving, but a lot of it is on less than smooth...

This may be an incredibly dumb question, but I'm new with cars, and have never dealt with tie rods or control arms before. Long story short, I have been using my mom's car for work (Chinese food delivery) because my 99 GS needs a left and right outer tie rod, a right side inner tie rod, and a...

My local auto parts store (Levine's) has tie rods for like $30 and control arms for like $70. I don't think that's terribly expensive, but I have never had to deal with these before. Ask around at local parts stores, I'm sure they can help. Also, millerimportparts.com has gotten me everything I...

Really? I've been told it was a body kit, especially because that intercooler is fake (I didn't put it on) so I figured a GS wouldn't have an opening like that.Also Black Widow, thank you for all the help. I've seen you in a lot of my threads and really appreciate all the advice

Sorry guys, I just can't find this anywhere else on the site.When I got my car, it had an aftermarket body kit on it (Atleast the front end. I think the back is stock and the sides maybe) but underneath there's nothing. It seems so flimsy. Should there be some sort of cover on the bottom...

Me too. I'm in North Salem if anyone knows it, and just recently got my DSM. Have yet to meet anyone else with one!

If anyone is still looking at this thread, what does rev matching mean? What are you matching, and how necessary is it? Also, is it necessary to double clutch when shifting? I want to maintain the life of my car as much as I can, but also have some fun.

I guess, but I'm just so used to being labeled as a ricer it's become habit. Bright, loud, etc etc. I'm sorry if I offended you

I always feel really bad when getting onto the highway or something, because about a 1/5 of a mile past the on ramp I always use there's a common speed trap, and cops LOVE my car. Other drivers see a 17 year old in a loud, riced car, they assume I'm going to book it to wherever I'm going and not...

I can't tell if your post is directed at me or not, but i don't drive like that at all. I usually try to keep a pretty low profile unless I'm around friends or something.

On my 99 Eclipse I have 17" wheels, and I've heard that larger wheels can affect the speedometer. Is this true? If so, can I recalibrate the speedometer somehow?

I was planning on removing my door panel to hook up the speakers, but if I do, will I need to replace the parts OP is replacing? Or can I just reattach everything?

Gravedigger: I went out today int he Eclipse and I went up it in a lower gear and had no problem. It was beautifulSpawnedX and Knochgoon24: Oh my God, I used to be so confused because I have a short ram intake, full aftermarket exhaust with no cats, and I thought it was a slow car! I was...

What exactly is bogging? On the hill near me I usually take it in 3rd, and even with the pedal almost to the floor I don't go much past 1.2K RPM and I'm crawling up it. Should I be using 2nd, or just have more patience?

Is clutch chatter that shaking that happens right before a stall? And if you mean sounding like a jackass just from the volume of the exhaust, I sound like a jackass everyt ime I start my car, haha. I'm not sure what brand it is, but the previous owner put an aftermarket exhaust system on it...

Crash89: I drive down my road, then to get to the main road, I have to make a sharp left and the hill is RIGHT there. Fortunately the previous owner put new suspension on (Atleast int he front) so I can take the corner faster than my mom's car (A BMW 323i) which is a nice ride but the suspension...

I can drive my Eclipse 5 speed well around town, but there are a few points I'm still not clear on. For one, when is the best time to shift? I don't care about fuel economy, just keeping my engine and transmission healthy, and power. I've been told to listen to the engine, and when the noise...

Consider yourself lucky OP. The previous owner of my car put the wipers on a toggle switch, so not only do I have only slow and fast, I have to time shutting it off perfectly so they turn off at the bottom of my windshield

Wouldn't it be hard to get around the window switch/lock?

I've searched all through the forums, and found a lot of threads about door speakers, but none as simple as; can I simply pop out the grill to replace the speakers, or do I need to remove the entire door panel? I'm worried about not being able to get the door panel back on once I get it off, so...

Part of it is I have nowhere to work. I don't have a garage, or even a driveway. And once I get the transmission out, I wouldn't know what to do :-\ I really would love to do this myself, but all I've done car-wise is oil changes, air filter changes, a new muffler, and other little things. If I...

I have the same problem. If I accidentally pressed the window lock button, would that make it so even the button on the drivers side door wouldn't roll it down? Also, the drivers window is fine. Could it still be the window lock button?

Oh, I understand. Unfortunately I think I'm going to have to have a mechanic do this for me :-\ I don't think I have the tools or know-how to do this safely and properly. I really appreciate all the help though, thank you

Haha, I would do it myself, but this car has so many problems I don't want to cause any damage, plus I don't have a garage and there's about a foot of snow outside. The OEM ones I found online were all like $300 but I'll check my local auto parts store tomorrow. Why do I need a new exhaust...

Oh, I thought he meant I'd have to replace it, because I just replaced it a few weeks ago. I found a mechanic, whom my friends use, who will replace the clutch for $400 not including parts, but I was going to use the clutch linked to below. Is that a good deal, and will the clutch below fit a 99...

Why would I have to replace the tranny, and not the clutch?

Is it safe to drive for right now? No long trips, but a few miles here and there?

Ok so I have this damned noise coming from my engine bay, and I don't know what it is. My friend (Who is good with cars) suggested the clutch, but I'm not sure. Here's what it is as best as I can describe it-Something spinning/scraping -Happens in neutral but not when the clutch is...

Yes, that helped a lot, that you, but I have one quick question. Very simply, to change the cluster bulbs, so I simply remove the panel, pull out the existing bulbs, and put new ones in?

Hey, sorry guys, what I meant by cranking and turning over is that, well first let me say that my car has a jury-rigged push button starter. There is a wire from my battery, to a button, then I would assume to the starter, but the key must be in the ignition and turned on. The previous owner did...

I recently got a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, and have been having constant problems. I've gotten most of them sorted out but one is sometimes it has trouble starting. It will crank but not turn over. I had a mechanic with me for two of the times and he took a flathead screwdriver and somehow...

Ok guys, thank you again for everything. I thought it would be a lot more simple than this. I think I'll just take it to Geek Squad, and do little things after wards instead of trying to redo everything in the car. I'm a little bothered though because I've e-mailed Geek Squad twice to ask about...

Ok, thanks guys! I'll give it a shot