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Old 06-11-2005, 05:07 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Old 06-17-2005, 08:46 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Oh and the warranty thing...the law is here in the states they can't void your warranty based a mod. They have to prove whatever mod you did caused the damage.
If you switch out your brake rotors for example and let's say...you crack a piston. They can't kill your wararnty and they will HAVE to fix your engine under warranty.
They really dont have to prove it. Example: Assuming your Eclipse is a manual tranny lets say you change the clutch to something else that may add in performance. Later on your transmission takes a shit and they find that you changed your clutch. The work will be denied on the spot and they will ask you to pay for the repairs. Mitsubish is NOTORIOUS for denying claims. Ask any Evo owner. Being that this is a new model they will be looking closer at ANY claims that come thru early in the model year. That applies to any manufacture when new models are released.
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Old 06-18-2005, 07:10 AM   #43 (permalink)
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Well, there's a considerable difference here... People tend to buy an Evo BECAUSE they are going to mod it and race it or push it performance-wise. Of course Mitsu is going to deny a claim for trans issue when you replace the clutch. So would GM, Ford, BMW, MB, and probably every other car manufacturer.

Yes, it does have to be directly related. There is zero verbiage in the warranty contract that states an unrelated modification will void the warranty. And a warranty cannot be voided carte blanche due to one modification.

Say I swap out my gas cover for the alloy one (I plan to). If the paint around it starts to peel. I'm shit out of luck. However, if after that change, my power steering dies, they cannot, under any reasonable terms, deny me service.
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Old 06-18-2005, 07:13 AM   #44 (permalink)
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Alright, I plan to get my windows tinted in the next week or so. It looks like I'll get Solar Gard HP Smoke 35 on all windows. State law allows darker on rear windows, but I like the uniform look of only hitting up one shade. How is this tint? I've seen mostly good news about it from various forums, but I'd like more input. I wanted to go with HP True Grey, but nobody locally seems to carry it.
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Old 06-21-2005, 01:28 AM   #45 (permalink)
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You want to make your car look nice? Instead of your stock lights, put echo lights in (Im not sure if thats spealt correct sounding is with a long e), you could also add some running lights for the bottom and some vinyl could look really nice on it...depending on what color it is. I have found that a nice color of dark blue sure does look spiffy on a white car. If looking good isnt enough and you want to make it sound real pretty, then FLO Master is what you need my man.
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Old 06-21-2005, 08:06 AM   #46 (permalink)
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Maybe lower it just a tad bit, to give it a nice stance. Some new rims would be cool, but stick to 5 spokes, and something conservative looking. Something that looks like it could come factory but still look cool. Nothing too outlandish or tuner looking.
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Old 06-22-2005, 12:28 PM   #47 (permalink)
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Alright, I plan to get my windows tinted in the next week or so. It looks like I'll get Solar Gard HP Smoke 35 on all windows. State law allows darker on rear windows, but I like the uniform look of only hitting up one shade. How is this tint? I've seen mostly good news about it from various forums, but I'd like more input. I wanted to go with HP True Grey, but nobody locally seems to carry it.

Never got that type before, in Canada I go black and I can get it damn dark in the rear....I work with a guy that has limo Black on all back windows
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Old 06-23-2005, 10:13 AM   #48 (permalink)
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The 06 Eclipse is a nice GT coupe.. Congrats.

If it were up to me, I'd focus on suspension and tires.
Preserve a decent ride quality, but increase grip and reduce understeer.

Within a few months, the guys at Progress Suspension will undoubtedly have lowering springs and struts available. A 2" drop with a set of 17" SSR Competitions will do nicely IMO.
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Old 06-23-2005, 11:01 AM   #49 (permalink)
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The lighting is off and the wheels aren't aligned correctly... but it gives you an idea...

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Old 06-23-2005, 09:33 PM   #50 (permalink)
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you need to go with bigger rims.

try 18's
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Old 06-23-2005, 10:08 PM   #51 (permalink)
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nah, 17's are plenty large enough. The GT comes with 18s standard, but that a lot of $$ to get an inch. The tires are Eagle RSAs... which also seem decent enough to me. *shrug*
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Old 06-23-2005, 10:28 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Another thing that may help is a strut tower bar, better brake pads (which you mentioned), maybe some high performance spark plugs and wires, K&N intakes/filters generally don't void warranties and always yield good results.
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Old 06-24-2005, 08:00 AM   #53 (permalink)
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you need to go with bigger rims.

try 18's
If matched with the right amount of lowering, a 17" rim can look great IMO.
Assuming the sidewall isn't too big.

What's the stock tire size? 215/45 R17?
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Old 06-24-2005, 11:59 AM   #54 (permalink)
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225/50R17 actually
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