Hi everybody!
Finally I could register - it's a bit difficult now, but Ryan checked his email at last.
I am a bit late to the DSM party, but I've always liked the look of the 2G Eclipse, and the fact there is an AWD model available.
Had to have family cars recently, and now decided I do need something for myself, not too expensive, but fun to drive, preferably AWD, and here I am with silver 1999 Eclipse GSX. Actually some of you will find it familiar, as it's from one of the members, and has even got BCDSM decals.
For the last month and a half I've been reading a lot, and putting it back in shape - fixed some small (and not so small) things here and there, got the sunroof shade, spare tire, trunk floor&cover, had the broken bumper replaced (thanks to Calvin Ng), got new headlamps, and started going further - installed a boost gauge, MBC, and Evo III BOV. My plan is probably to get a bigger turbo, though I don't really want to do very hard-core mods.
Meanwhile I had a somewhat funny accident. Went to get some parts, and on the way back my shifter just broke completely loose, so I couldn't put any gear! Tried to disassemble the console to see what exactly happened, but didn't have the tools, when I realized it was still in the 1st gear, so I started the engine and went home - all the way in the 1st, revving like crazy, but barely moving.
Well, had to fix that too.
But regardless of the small hiccups, I like this little car! Having fun even when working with it, not only driving.
Alex
