Repsol Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Bought this car for really cheap. Car runs great, just needs new battery, alternator, and a starter. Heres some before and after Pictures. Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Engine Before: Engine After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 A real detailer could have buffed out that dent on the DS fender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repsol Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 =P It wasn't detailed, Just washed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpearce1974 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 =P It wasn't detailed, Just washed. And glazed with........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksol Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Nice pick-up. Always liked that generation of eclipse, although I don't know about you but I prefer the hard top. Looks pretty decent after a wash, is it a winter beater or why's you buy it other than being cheap? I forgot how big those back bumpers really are, she's got a fat ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C92hatchX Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 i wish i can clean my car up that good!, good wor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 how many miles? looks nice, are you going to turn around and sell? i hope so damn motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repsol Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Wasn't glazed with anything, just carwash and a rag, and a shammy. It's got 131K on it. Picked it up for $1000. Going to turn around and sell it for like $3500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbith Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Dude, keep it, boost it, and run it ragged. I think the next car i build will be one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Wasn't glazed with anything, just carwash and a rag, and a shammy. It's got 131K on it. Picked it up for $1000. Going to turn around and sell it for like $3500. Good luck. DSM FTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Wasn't glazed with anything, just carwash and a rag, and a shammy. It's got 131K on it. Picked it up for $1000. Going to turn around and sell it for like $3500. good man, do it Dude, keep it, boost it, and run it ragged. I think the next car i build will be one of these. I think less of you Tubbith Good luck. DSM FTL. agreed. motors blow like crazy. you can make cheap power, but not reliable power. trust me, got two friends with DSMs and both have had nothing but problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 agreed. motors blow like crazy. you can make cheap power, but not reliable power. trust me, got two friends with DSMs and both have had nothing but problems. Reliability of these motors typically come down to maintenance. Sure, you can go fast for cheap, but at what cost? If you're going to do things right, you spend the money and do it right. Been browsing a DSM forum lately looking for tips and tricks in my rebuild. The general consensus is that everyone who talks about a catastrophic failure, maintains their car like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Reliability of these motors typically come down to maintenance. Sure, you can go fast for cheap, but at what cost? If you're going to do things right, you spend the money and do it right. Been browsing a DSM forum lately looking for tips and tricks in my rebuild. The general consensus is that everyone who talks about a catastrophic failure, maintains their car like crap. hmm, maybe that's it. you have one, so i'm looking forward to seeing what kind of luck you have with it. wish you the best of luck most definitely never wanna hear somebody's ride dying. i'm just speaking from 2nd hand perspective, and quite possibly could've been maintenance with the two friends i have. i also drove an eclipse gs-t that had some serious turbo problems, but that i'm sure was maintenance related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 hmm, maybe that's it. you have one, so i'm looking forward to seeing what kind of luck you have with it. wish you the best of luck most definitely never wanna hear somebody's ride dying. i'm just speaking from 2nd hand perspective, and quite possibly could've been maintenance with the two friends i have. i also drove an eclipse gs-t that had some serious turbo problems, but that i'm sure was maintenance related. Don't worry. There will be a thread, and lots of pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Don't worry. There will be a thread, and lots of pics. look forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Very cool. While they get a bad rep, I'm pretty sure that if you build the bottom end and do some stuff they can be hugely reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmdonk Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Very cool. While they get a bad rep, I'm pretty sure that if you build the bottom end and do some stuff they can be hugely reliable. But who would want to do all that work for a DSM lol. I want one want to trade for my camry. hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbith Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I think less of you Tubbith Thats ok, i have seen first hand the kind of power they can put down. Yes, i will have to fix something every weekend, but what kind of project would i have if i didnt have to work on it. Im thinkin '97 GSX.. that shal be the project.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thats ok, i have seen first hand the kind of power they can put down. Yes, i will have to fix something every weekend, but what kind of project would i have if i didnt have to work on it. Im thinkin '97 GSX.. that shal be the project.. haha sweet. get a harley while you're at it since you like fixing stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbith Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 get a harley while you're at it No No.. My bike will be a GSR 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 No No.. My bike will be a GSR 1000. darn you :rant: i'm jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbith Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Dont be jealous yet.. i wont have it untill i managed to get hired on with a local PD and put in about 6 months to make sure everything is going work out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 nice pick up man! car looks GREAT for only 1k Good luck. DSM FTL. good man, do it I think less of you Tubbith agreed. motors blow like crazy. you can make cheap power, but not reliable power. trust me, got two friends with DSMs and both have had nothing but problems. DSM Haters after the Si gets built a little (comtemplating on buying a a/c compatable B series turbo kit that came off my friends CRVtec EK9 for 1,500. complete kit except the ecu) but after that ill probally buy a ZX10R, then im coming for you johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Nice double post, n00b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repsol Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Lol yeah. I'm not a fan of DSM's myself but for the profit of selling, it's a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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