1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

[pieceofcloth]

This is the Build Thread for 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. Reply below.

 

[Dericsh]

Awesome. Inside looks minty!

 

[pieceofcloth]

Awesome. Inside looks minty!

Brother this vehicle has a paint job that is somewhere around 5 years recent. The inside is immaculate. Never had tint so the back panels are discolored a bit but this vehicle is amazing. Everything is intact. I finally own an awd

 

[Dericsh]

Brother this vehicle has a paint job that is somewhere around 5 years recent. The inside is immaculate. Never had tint so the back panels are discolored a bit but this vehicle is amazing. Everything is intact. I finally own an awd

Congrats!

 

[pieceofcloth]

Congrats!

Thanks Deric!

 

[Dericsh]

At first I thought it had some kind of modded privacy cover, but it’s the reflection of the garage door.

 

[Tina94]

Wow!

 

[pieceofcloth]

Wow!

That's exactly what I say when I go in the garage. I can't believe it. Did you ever find your rail?

 

[Tina94]

That's exactly what I say when I go in the garage. I can't believe it. Did you ever find your rail?

Yeah I have one on the way with new spacers as well

 

[pieceofcloth]

They're here I never thought I'd pay for some wheels. Back in my Honda days I traded up. From LS wheels, to Si, to GSR blades, to s2k rims, then some one tradedme for some rota circuit 8s, 16inch. I'm giving my current wheels to my brother. These RPF1s are 17x9 35. They're so light!

 

[Dericsh]

RPF1’s will never be played out to me. My favorite!

 

[pieceofcloth]

RPF1’s will never be played out to me. My favorite!

I say the same !(at least on dsm vehicles)

 

[pieceofcloth]

I replaced the valve cover gasket a week ago. Not sure it I mentioned. My tires came in today and I got them installed on the rims. I remember reading a post by @Vegas Smith ,how he would prefer a smaller width rim/tire in the front so it'd sit flush. I had already ordered everything after reading and all the pics with 17x9 35 look good. 90% of them are dropped and my vehicle isn't at the moment. My fronts stick out and it's making me sick. I hate it and I'm undecided if I should go with a less wider rim/tire in front of will this all "fix" itself once I purchase my suspension. I'll be purchasing one of those Coilover/strut combo and more than likely, a good/decent brand so I don't have to worry about anything down the line or for a while. Go ahead and laugh at me

 

[LaserRS92]

Once you dial in some camber, yes the upper edge of the tire will tuck in more for you. Ultimately there's a few guys on here saying a staggered offset front to rear on a 1g is ideal. Something like a +42mm front and your +35mm for the rear.

 

[Vegas Smith]

It will get worse you drop it. I’ve seen too many examples

 

[92Turbski]

It will get worse you drop it. I’ve seen too many examples

Vegas, you've got the ultimate setup with the staggered offsets, damn it looks good.
Are they the same width rims all around and different offsets or? Can't remember.

 

[pieceofcloth]

It will get worse you drop it. I’ve seen too many examples

I just ordered the bc racing br kit. I'll put the front end on some stands, and put the front rims on the rear of my 93 gst. .. You're saying I should I get 17x9 45 for the front? I don't really understand these wheel sizes yet.I am going super low once the suspension comes in. thanks

 

[Vegas Smith]

First, I’m no wheel or suspension expert. Second, the best setup to me, which is what I run, is a 45 offset in front with 35 in rear with 9” wheels. If I were to do it again I’d get 45 offset all around and maybe add 10MM spacers to the back so you can easily rotate wheels.

As mentioned, maybe you can play with the camber to make it look better?

 

[pieceofcloth]

First, I’m no wheel or suspension expert. Second, the best setup to me, which is what I run, is a 45 offset in front with 35 in rear with 9” wheels. If I were to do it again I’d get 45 offset all around and maybe add 10MM spacers to the back so you can easily rotate wheels.

As mentioned, maybe you can play with the camber to make it look better?

Right on, may I please see a photo or two of your front tire/rim so I can have an idea on how it'll look? Thank you

 

[pieceofcloth]

I returned the front rims and got the 45 offset. I left the rear at 35. The tire shop scratched my wheels so I had to pay a chunky restocking fee. I ordered the BCracing suspension all the way around and installed them. Without any adjustments, the vehicle sits a good 2 1/2 inches lower and front sits perfectly aligned. The rear goes inwards a bit so I ordered the volk upper adjustments to fix that. They just came in today. I replaced the tie rod links and outer tie rods in the front at well.

The previous owner showed me how the lights go up but not down. I'm guessing it's the passing relay from what I read online. I purchased a replacement, hoping this will fix my issue. That should be in any day now.

Still more to touch up on this vehicle. I need to get under it and check all the bushings, mounts etc. I don't like how it feels when shifting.

 

[pieceofcloth]

Thank you all who went thru this before me & diagnosed it. All the info on here helps me in every way. (It was the passing relay)

 

[CrackedDSM]

Thank you all who went thru this before me & diagnosed it. All the info on here helps me in every way. (It was the passing relay)

Passing relay? Where is that?

 

[pieceofcloth]

Passing relay? Where is that?

First panel next to left foot /ankle, on driver's side. One screw for panel and one for the relay

 

[CrackedDSM]

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First panel next to left foot /ankle, on driver's side. One screw for panel and one for the relay

A ha. I wonder if that's the same as the relay for the power windows and locks. Appreciate it!

 

[pieceofcloth]

Purchased some stands from Amazon, threw these Volks rear upper control arms on, & now I need to find an alignment shop near me. I did read before about some people either notching to get the wheels to not touch. My wheels haven't touched prior to installing these upper arms. I'm just barely noticing how close the metal is to the wheel/tire. I don't know if I should be concerned, yet