Pics of my new kit and wing (99GSX)

damnslowtalon · May 13, 2002

I like the stock look of the '97-'99 GSX's. Anything else just ruins the look of the car.

PokeyTheDSM · May 13, 2002

Thumbs down.

I remember when the Blitz-ripoff kit was kind of unique because it was based off a Supra.

Now the Supra's that actually have a *real* Blitz Kit look like they're a ripoff of an Eclipse trend.

Me? I want that EVO IV front end that is rare as horse shit, not the sensei, but the one that is an exact replica of the Lancer EVO IV front end. No one runs it (At least on actual cars). It's big, it's ugly, and would confuse the fuck out of everyone. Yaaarrr!

PS: Dig the crazy useage of chicken wire...

Dsmman · May 13, 2002

Before looks much better.

greenstreak · May 13, 2002

Well, I like it before and after. The sideskirts will compliment the rest of the car nicely.

Can't beat the out of pocket expense either.

MindBlowin03 · May 13, 2002

I always liked the 97+ Eclipse front ends, so I definatley like the old front better. I do, however, like the wing.

SMOKE SHOW · May 13, 2002

You should get new rims too. It'll improve the overall apperance.

Tom Sawyer · May 14, 2002

Pokey,
Sounds like a lil pent up jealousy of all the real DSMers with that tight azz 81 VEE DUB!

LOL.

Thanks for all the comments...I knew most would like the old but it was just too plain for me. Not original.

Tom

dantheman · May 14, 2002

how much for your old wing? i love the 97-99 wings and my car is white so i wouldnt have to have it painted. im serious here. also i think the car looks good, im not the biggest fan of body kits and those damn aluminum wings, but it doesnt look bad in white. i personally woulda left the stock wing or got something a little less aluminum. too many ricers around here with them. it kills me cause there are 2 Eclipse RS's with them and exhaust with the stock hubcap rims. silly i tell you

Tom Sawyer · May 14, 2002

Well none of my stock parts are or will be for sale. I'm not gonna be the guy on the trader trying desperately to get stock parts back for his car so he can sell it

Eclipse97 · May 14, 2002

Tom Sawyher...i disagree with gettin new rims...i like those ones and they look bigger than 17"s...i dunno what it is...but i've seen 17"s on DSMs that just look tiny but those certainly dont...

TuRbOgSx · May 14, 2002

BLITZ KIT HOW ORIGINAL... HAHA JK... BUT I WOULD HAVE GONE WITH A DIFF KIT.... OH WELL JUST Me..... ID PUT SOME 18" GUNMETAL RIMS UP ON IT....

ikickuintheball · May 14, 2002

so.. uh.. what did you do with the stock wing? I wouldn't mind having one of those on my GS-T..

95stktrbo:( · May 14, 2002

Even though alot of people have the blitz kit it is still one of the best looking for an eclipse. I like the new look and when you get the side skirts as someone else metioned it will complete the kit.

Later,

Tom Sawyer · May 14, 2002

You know, played out is a really relative term. I know of maybe a max of 5 people that have the full blitz kit on this board and none of them live in my city. Portland, OR is 1,000,000+ people and I have seen ONE Eclipse with the kit and it was a terrible install. Didn't even do it justice. Maybe played out at shows, but those cars never see the streets for the most part. I guess I just don't agree that it's played out. Kits are expensive to buy and to install properly and I don't think there are enough nicely kitted cars to proclaim that any kit is played out.

Tom

vudoodoodoo · May 14, 2002

Where did you get the kit from.
I want the rear bumper.
What wing is that?

99mmcgsx · May 14, 2002

For the type of look you are obviously going for, you've done a nice job on the overall look of the car.

Just don't put graphics on it! Please!

J

Tom Sawyer · May 14, 2002

I bought the kit from a local shop but it is the Aerogear blitz kit. The wing I bought from Procarparts and it's the GTR IV style. It came all aluminum colored but I painted the decks white.

99mmcgsx- It will be staying clean, no graphics....and I think you follow what I've tried to achieve with the look.

PokeyTheDSM · May 15, 2002

Tom Sawyer said:
Pokey,
Sounds like a lil pent up jealousy of all the real DSMers with that tight azz 81 VEE DUB! LOL.

Thanks for all the comments...I knew most would like the old but it was just too plain for me. Not original.

Tom

Man, I can only wish I had a 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit.

At least with one of those you could reach sub-1500lbs, have a decent suspension market, and a car that doesn't "lumber" through turns (AKA DSM's) and has an aftermarket that's more than one that's focused on drag racing and that's about it.

Oh, and I could actually competitively drive it on a road course (You know, those long roads with turns) for dirt cheap.

Wanna buy my '97 GSX?

It's been nothing but dissapointments

. Serves me right for buying a car on my experience with the old one, and a hard-on for horsepower. What a retard I was. Maybe Koni's/Coilovers will make me like it more. Sigh.

HRCTalon · May 15, 2002

If you have to have some chrome on your car, you should find a tuner wheel with a fat polished lip at least. Your car would be on a crazy insane diet with new wheels! Just my .02

Tom Sawyer · May 15, 2002

Pokey,
Sorry to hear you aren't satisfied with your GSX. I drove a 1980 Scirocco as my first car that had the nicest suspension setup of any car I have driven to date so I know what you mean. Although even having it bored out and a few bolt-ons the performance left a little to be desired

I think that a GC/Koni setup will help out although I thought the car handled rather well in stock form. Perhaps bars would help or a cage if you wanna get real serious about its handling characteristics. Maybe do a true coilover setup if it's that big of a deal to you...just a thought.

EDIT: I'm also sure I don't wanna buy your 97 GSX. I am not sure yet whether I can afford one 2G GSX, let alone two

Tom

Pics of my new kit and wing (99GSX)

damnslowtalon

PokeyTheDSM

Dsmman

greenstreak

MindBlowin03

SMOKE SHOW

Tom Sawyer

dantheman

Tom Sawyer

Eclipse97

TuRbOgSx

ikickuintheball

95stktrbo:(

Tom Sawyer

vudoodoodoo

99mmcgsx

Tom Sawyer

PokeyTheDSM

HRCTalon

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