Codename: Boricua Morena
Welcome to the Eclipse GT page. It started as a show
car but now is getting some track time. In 2005 I needed a daily driver so I got
it with only 5000 miles and no mods at all, but in my mind I knew what I wanted
to do with it as soon as I saw it for the first time. I started modifying it after
a month or so. The first thing I did was the suspension because the Eclipse
tends to look like a 4x4 from factory. Then I changed the wheels and tires, the
factory ones were way too common for me. It took about 2 years to find a body
kit that I liked but I think it fits the car really well.
Customizing a car is an expensive hobby but it’s also
kind of addicting. I hope you enjoy what I did with it!!!
Engine Modifications:
- Custom Intake Systems
- RalliArt JDM Hyper Ground System
- OBX Exhaust Muffler
- OBX High Flow Cat Converter
- KillerGlass Upper Radiator Hose
- Fidanza Stage 1 Clutch Kit
- Fidanza Short Shifter
Body Modifications:
- Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood
- 3D Carbon Dive Planes
- Razzi full body kit
- Factory Color Keyed Rear Spoiler
- TYC Carbon Fiber Tail Lights
- TYC Projector Headlights custom painted black
Improvements made to the car:
- Tenzo-R Lowering Springs with KYB Shocks and Struts,
Custom Carbon Strut Bars (front upper, rear upper), and custom rear tie-bar to
improve handling.
- Sumitomo HTRZ II 215/45ZR-17 87W BSW tires wrapped
around a set of Voxx Toscana 17X7 5-114.3 wheels to stay stuck to the ground.
- Rotora Slotted Disc Rotors for better braking.
Future Upgrades:
- Engine: turbo and Nitrous systems.
- Outside; Carbon Fiber Fenders, doors, and Rear Hatch;
Paint.
- Inside; racing seats
Car Shows I've Attended:
- The Knights of Columbus Car Show – Sierra Vista, AZ –
June, 2005
- NOPI Car show Series - Phoenix, AZ - March, 2006
- The Knights of Columbus Car Show – Sierra Vista, AZ –
June, 2006
- 6th Annual Untouchable Lows Car Show – Nogales, AZ –
June, 2008
- Imports Face Off - Phoenix, AZ - October, 2008
- Hot Import Nights Nightshift - Phoenix. AZ - November,
2008
- Imports Face Off - Tucson, AZ - February, 2009
Trophies I've Won:
- First Place Trophy, 1981 to Current-Original, at the
Knights of Columbus Car Show – Sierra Vista, AZ – June, 2005
- Second Place Trophy, Sport Compact - Mitsubishi -
Street Trim, at the NOPI Car show Series - Phoenix, AZ - March, 2006
- Third Place Trophy, 1981 to Current-Original, at the
Knights of Columbus Car Show – Sierra Vista, AZ – June, 2006
- Third Place Trophy, Imports and European, 6th Annual
Untouchable Lows Car Show – Nogales, AZ – June, 2008
- Best Mitsubishi, at Imports Face Off - Phoenix, AZ -
October, 2008
- Best Mitsubishi, at Imports Face Off - Tucson, AZ -
February, 2009
Sponsor Shout-Outs:
- Thanks to Killer Glass, Tsunami Audio, and
FEAR-Performance.com.
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