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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Liquid Silver, sun and sound package, 6-speed manual. Love it! Pics coming soon.

- First few mods;

- Removal of the rear Mitsu logo and Eclipse wording. It's only on via double sided tape, nothing a bit of dental floss can't handle.

- Second, removal of the front licence plate holder. I noticed 3 holes in the bumper. Anyone know if Mits has factor plugs for these? If not,it looks like a trip to the local hardware store for some black ones and some matching touch up paint.
 
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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well... welcome to the forum... what made you wanna remove the mitsu logo? and words? and for the front plate, if your getting the matching paint anyways, bondo would look much more smooth than a plug
 
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Yes, but that is a lot more work.

Post some pics!!!!

I always liked the idea of removing the rear letters. I just like the flush look
 
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Thanks for the welcome!

I'm not a fan of logos and wording on cars, it makes for a much cleaner look without'em. Not sure about the front, I'll need to see what options I have to plug the holes. But, for a quick fix some matching painted plastic plugs should do the trick. The painted plugs will look much better then that huge licence plate holder.

New tires are next, I had BFG Traction TA's on my MINI, loved those tires so hopefully by Thursday I can get the new tires on and ditch these Goodyear tires.
 
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Maybe different rims? Im not a big fan of the stockers...

Do you like these?



My favs of ALL TIME. Work Emotion CR KAi in Gunmetal... just sick.

Oh, and the blue lettering is optional too
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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I like the stock 18's (for now), there not too bad looking. I mainly want new tires, factory tires are usually junk.

Well, I got the Eclipse wording off, that was easy, the tri-diamond logo, not so much, it's going to have to stay. It's got 2 mounting holes into the metal. But, it looks much cleaner with that Eclipse wording off.

I love this car, looks, performance, style, it's all there. It's like sitting in a cockpit when behind the wheel, so cool.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Im glad you like it.

Im still waiting for them to release an AWD version.......

Have you seen this concept?

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/...e_ralliart.asp

 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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I <3 the rims on the Ralliart Concept... That car is one sexy eclipse.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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I do have one question, the lower part of the front grill, there's no mesh grill covering, it's just open with direct access to the radiator. Seems kinda strange. I'd think there be something to block that open space to protect the radiator.
 
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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The radiator is really under no risk. Unless you like to go offroad, then i wouldnt worry lol

Those rims actually look pretty nice.

The car looks like it sits typically high. It screams for a drop.
 



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