Cleanest look?

[trapspeed]

my opinion of a nice.....well "kitted" eclipse would be something like....

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just take some of dem stickers off

Whoa, that is sick. What kind of kit is that?

 

[greenmachine97]

My guess would be Kaminari, and i dont believe that it is a full kit, just large lip pieces that fit over the factory parts. Looks pretty nice too.

 

[9D9 MITSU RS]

That's the kaminari lip kit. http://www.kaminari.com/products/97Eclipse.htm

 

[FiReBReTHa]

http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/452691/6

i have my tastes

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[tunerkid]

that white car with the kar. add ons reminds me of the Fuzion marketing 2g w/ the widebody kar kit. now that car is pimp

and about taking off the stickers.. meh, for some reason i wanna say that car is sponsered, so the stickers are a must.

 

[Urban_S]

I think mine looks cleanish, maybe some 17'' 7 spoke white rims? The specs and stuff are just from my shitty ass dirty scanner.

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[eclipsegsx9797]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=23253

 

[9D9 MITSU RS]

You can usually get sponsors to agree on letting you just put the decals on the glass. I'd try to keep them off the paint. Some people like the roll call look tho.

 

[eclipsegsx9797]

ya putting stickers on paint just sucks, it just suck when you lose the sponsorship and haveto take them off

 

[mocfive]

What if the lip kit got molded in?

 

[tunerkid]

like i previously stated in a post earlier, having a STOCK car lowered and tinted is not really "clean" i think people over use the word "clean" much like the word "rice" having a stock 2g with 17s and lowered, looks good yes. but in reality, there is not real accoplishment. if that was the case, everyone with a stock 2g and rims has a clean looking car, and, well duh, if you have a stock car its going to be clean because there isnt anyhting done to it. its MUCH more impression having some exterior mods and then still having a clean looking car. sure your slammed 2g sitting on 19s looks damn sexy. but there is no "real achievement" maybe i am just biased because i have a bodykit and i actually like bodykits on cars - there is a limit on what it looks like obviously -

there are some nice cars that have been posted yes, a few i would say that are pure clean. some i would say a damn sexy 2g. some like the white one above - no offence - i would say, why did you post a stock 2g with tint and call it clean? cmon people, lets think a little.

sorry for the saltiness.

 

[WHite97RS]

poepl have told me mine is nice for a kitted car???? just got it back on monday and i know i need a drop, but these country roads would put havoc on my car with it lowered

 

[9D9 MITSU RS]

like i previously stated in a post earlier, having a STOCK car lowered and tinted is not really "clean" i think people over use the word "clean" much like the word "rice" having a stock 2g with 17s and lowered, looks good yes. but in reality, there is not real accoplishment. if that was the case, everyone with a stock 2g and rims has a clean looking car, and, well duh, if you have a stock car its going to be clean because there isnt anyhting done to it. its MUCH more impression having some exterior mods and then still having a clean looking car. sure your slammed 2g sitting on 19s looks damn sexy. but there is no "real achievement" maybe i am just biased because i have a bodykit and i actually like bodykits on cars - there is a limit on what it looks like obviously -

there are some nice cars that have been posted yes, a few i would say that are pure clean. some i would say a damn sexy 2g. some like the white one above - no offence - i would say, why did you post a stock 2g with tint and call it clean? cmon people, lets think a little.

sorry for the saltiness.

I agree COMPLETELY. I'm so sick of peopel slapping rims and tint on and being the equivalent to the holy grail on here. A car with a kit can be clean too. It's all about trends. The stock look is a trend even with hondas now. It's really nothing to get all excited about. I think it's an accomplishment when you can put on a kit and some exterior mods and maintain an appealing flow to a car. I have seen a few DSMs with no kit that looked really good. It still bores me personally. I'm more into show tho, so it will. If I see a stock looking 2G on the streets or get revved on and hear a BOV, I don't care. I get jealous punks with stock turbo DSMs trying me ALL THE TIME. I'm like- so what? U have a filter and a BOV. U can smoke me. But if I wanted speed, I'd be handing you your ass. That guy can't beat me at a show. His car looks like shit b/c he rags it out. It's all about where u spend your money. I could have a fast car if I wanted 1. How fast does my car have to be to sit still in a parking lot, impress people, and win trophies? It has to do 0 MPH. I built it for myself, so it's much more rewarding when everyone hates it and it still wins a lot.

 

[goalieman24]

No.....Mine!

My favorite car on here... + window tint.

 

[dantsi]

Since my Talon is 2 tone, I thought of going a carbon fiber hood, stock bumpers, with either gold or bronze 10 spoke VOLK CE28 style rims.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

like i previously stated in a post earlier, having a STOCK car lowered and tinted is not really "clean" i think people over use the word "clean" much like the word "rice" having a stock 2g with 17s and lowered, looks good yes. but in reality, there is not real accoplishment. if that was the case, everyone with a stock 2g and rims has a clean looking car, and, well duh, if you have a stock car its going to be clean because there isnt anyhting done to it. its MUCH more impression having some exterior mods and then still having a clean looking car. sure your slammed 2g sitting on 19s looks damn sexy. but there is no "real achievement" maybe i am just biased because i have a bodykit and i actually like bodykits on cars - there is a limit on what it looks like obviously -

there are some nice cars that have been posted yes, a few i would say that are pure clean. some i would say a damn sexy 2g. some like the white one above - no offence - i would say, why did you post a stock 2g with tint and call it clean? cmon people, lets think a little.

sorry for the saltiness.

wel some of us think differently..

like myself..

i find this a big accomplishment..

i know a lot have seen my car.. but im just defending my side..

MY CAR BEFORE

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AFTER

yes i feel that those who already have the 97-99 look have it easier.. but remember there are some of us here.. like myself and dannyboy to name a few.. who start wit CRAP or 95-96 body.. and doing the conversion and then some is a huge accomplishment..

my car may look like a 97-99..
but here is a run down of what has been done and changed from when i got the car..

97-99 oem eclipse front bumper
97-99 oem eclipse 6 piece side skirts (2 side skirts, 2 end caps, 2 door caps)
97-99 oem eclipse rear bumper
97-99 oem eclipse turbo spoiler
97-99 oem headlights
97-99 oem reverse lights
stripped, prepped/primered, dents removed holes removed, new not OEM paint job

i know it is personal taste also.. it seems like a lot of the dsm crowd like the sleek clean look.. so u shouldnt be surprised if they prefer the stock look..

if what i have done to my car is not an accomplishment.. then i dontknow wat is..

excuse me for speaking up for the general population of the dsm crowd.. at least for the eclipse guys.. but the way i feel (and i assume others) is that the 97-99 body is considered to be the best look for the gsx/gst.. i give credit to the designers.. u look at all the other cars.. supras, rx7s, mr2s, celicas.. they all can enhance their look with a bodykit.. and wel the eclipse with a bodykit is questionable..

but wen it comes down to it.. who cares wat we think.. if ur happy with the way ur car looks.. then thats all that matters.. but be prepared to be baraged with numerous comments on the 97-99 oem look being the best.. because from the many many posts about the best look or body kit on all the dsm forums.. that seems to be the majority choice..

and mocfive.. greg.. u said u dont want a wing..(obviously us old it to me. thanks again bro) if so.. id go with the look of dsm's car.. check out his car.. its white like urs.. wingless.. definitely one of my favorite white 2Gs..

 

[9D9 MITSU RS]

it's an accomplishment, sure. But to anyone who hasn't been there to see all that, it's just a stock looking car w/ wheels and a drop. The wheels do look badass, and the car is clean. People just aren't going to really go ape shit for a car with wheels in terms of exterior mods.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

it's an accomplishment, sure. But to anyone who hasn't been there to see all that, it's just a stock looking car w/ wheels and a drop. The wheels do look badass, and the car is clean. People just aren't going to really go ape shit for a car with wheels in terms of exterior mods.

care to see the numerous comments about my car? not just of my car.. but others that are "stock looking car w/wheels and drop".. dsm, dannyboy's larryd,s signals, eclipse4x4, gsxtacy, krazykorean, goteclipsed.. dre99gsx,
basically.. the first few pages on the gallery.. put the ones with the most views.. u could see a lot are "stock looking cars" coincidence? i think not..

wen people make a thread about ur car on offtopic.com saying an eclipse i actually like.. and just about everybody agreeing.. and its a picture of ur car that is stock looking..
wouldnt u consider that "ape shit" considering its a stock car.. and its getting more praises then one that has a bodykit and such..

personally i have gotten a lot of positive comments from dsm owners and non dsm owners.. and it still boggles my mind that its due to the fact for the 97-99 stock look.. now that right there is ape shit.. that people prefer and are fascinated by a stock looking car.. and its ape shit that i have no problem wit..

i would like to add that i have no problem with bodykits.. if done right and is a clean job.. such as ur car.. its obvious that u want some show.. and i definitely give credit where its due.. for the work and craftmanship put in to a car with a bodykit.. but it seems to come down to just personal preference with the 2g dsm.. u either like it with a body kit or u dont..

 

[mocfive]

I think I am going to finish with my conversion. I still have to decide which stock spoiler to go with, or wingless. I guess that will just be last. I have noticed a few details I like here though..

painted center tail light

shaved emblems on the front bumper,

black strip removed, more air for the FMIC too

18 inch wheels look better than 17s

I think I like the black and white look (maybe I could buy black leather interior for my car instead of gray)

maybe some shaving and molding of the stock parts here and there....

Eugene, Where have you been bro...? Hit me up on aim: mocfive , I got a new cell too.

 

[tunerkid]

wel some of us think differently..

like myself..

i find this a big accomplishment..

i know a lot have seen my car.. but im just defending my side..


yes i feel that those who already have the 97-99 look have it easier.. but remember there are some of us here.. like myself and dannyboy to name a few.. who start wit CRAP or 95-96 body.. and doing the conversion and then some is a huge accomplishment..

my car may look like a 97-99..
but here is a run down of what has been done and changed from when i got the car..

97-99 oem eclipse front bumper
97-99 oem eclipse 6 piece side skirts (2 side skirts, 2 end caps, 2 door caps)
97-99 oem eclipse rear bumper
97-99 oem eclipse turbo spoiler
97-99 oem headlights
97-99 oem reverse lights
stripped, prepped/primered, dents removed holes removed, new not OEM paint job

i know it is personal taste also.. it seems like a lot of the dsm crowd like the sleek clean look.. so u shouldnt be surprised if they prefer the stock look..

if what i have done to my car is not an accomplishment.. then i dontknow wat is..

excuse me for speaking up for the general population of the dsm crowd.. at least for the eclipse guys.. but the way i feel (and i assume others) is that the 97-99 body is considered to be the best look for the gsx/gst.. i give credit to the designers.. u look at all the other cars.. supras, rx7s, mr2s, celicas.. they all can enhance their look with a bodykit.. and wel the eclipse with a bodykit is questionable..

but wen it comes down to it.. who cares wat we think.. if ur happy with the way ur car looks.. then thats all that matters.. but be prepared to be baraged with numerous comments on the 97-99 oem look being the best.. because from the many many posts about the best look or body kit on all the dsm forums.. that seems to be the majority choice..

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oh im not saying what you did to your car wasnt something to be proud about. i can respect all the hard work that goes into a 97-99 conversion and lal the money and time spent on parts, labor, and paint. and yes, i do like your car very much, a great looking 2g. however, like 9D9 said, to most its just s stock looking 97-99 eclipse, slammed with some sweet ass wheels. no one would ever know you did that conversion unless you say you did - like you do obviously, so you can let people know how much work went into it- however, not to get away from my point, is that, a stock looking car is still no matter what going to be called "clean" obviously it is clean when nothing is done to the exterior. - yes you did the conversion, yes it was a lot of hard work, but the end result is still a stock looking 97-99. that is what my point it, and that is why i think the word clean is over used just like the word rice is. my point is just this, i think it is much more proud to say you have a clean car with exterior mods - i.e. - bodykit, then to say yea my car is clean when it is stock appearing. when obviously it is "clean". not liek anything is wrong with the stock look, i personally LOVE the stock look and i will agree the 2g 97-99 is hands down one of the most impressive looking flowing cars made, no questions asked.

 

[trapspeed]

2Gs w/ most kits = No.

 

[Ryans99OZ]

*busts a nut (again) on Redturboeclipse's car*

dude...i want to freakin make sweet passionate love to your car and even cuddle afterwards

 

[Ry's_95tsi]

*busts a nut (again) on Redturboeclipse's car*
dude...i want to freakin make sweet passionate love to your car and even cuddle afterwards

i know exactly how you feel! That is my favorite car on here keep up the good work!!


i want that car

 

[sential]

No bodykits in my opinion. 97-99 conversion is the best way to make your eclipse look good. All the body lines flow nicely, and the stock pieces are more durable than fiberglass. You can slam the shit out of it, and the bumper wont be dragging on the ground, and you can keep 17's on it. Because once you get a bodykit, your car looks all big, so you need big wheels to go with it.. If you want to have more than the 97-99 conversion, then put a lip on it.

The reason people say "clean" is because that's all you need to make your car look good. As long as its clean, it looks good. So many people spend so much time and money getting crazy bodykits, and crazy paint jobs, then by the time they are finished their car looks like it belongs in a circus. Then there's another group of people that decide they want a bodykit so they throw down the cash and then realize its really expensive to get all that stuff painted. So then they drive around with a primered bodykit, when stock looked better/"cleaner" in the first place. Then they finally save up enough for a half ass paint job, but unfortunately the factory paint looks better. So they could have saved a lot of hassle again, by keeping stock and having a "cleaner ride". They actually could have saved all that money and spent it on something like a turbo, or susupension, or at least a nice set of wheels. Alot of people get lost in aftermarket world, and they want everything that isn't stock. Then they spend all this extra money for stuff that alot of times isn't as good as factory stuff. Just upgrade some basic stuff, lower it, and put some wheels on it. Its about having a little bit of everything. Looks, speed, and handling.

You'll notice that most people with bodykits are the people that have non-turbo eclipses. Which they have no real reason to want to go fast because they might as well of bought a turbo eclipse in the first place. So they focus on bodykits and big wheels.

 

[Redmachine]

You'll notice that most people with bodykits are the people that have non-turbo eclipses. Which they have no real reason to want to go fast because they might as well of bought a turbo eclipse in the first place. So they focus on bodykits and big wheels.

Noone asked if N/T's are more about body kits :thumbdown Quit that shit"should have bought a turbo". ASsclown :thumbdown
Thanks for making us n/t'rs feel welcome, would you like it if this was an all turbo forum??
This in all places the interior exterior non performance forum, way to go.