PILMAN Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 I have an eclipse my self seems to be a nice sporty car. Nothing lame about it to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) Well the 4 cyl version (which i have) doesnt take to kindly to mods such as cam shafts and what not. With all those upgrades you wont get much ponies. Unless you drop a turbo or RIPP supercharger in it, than your gonna get some power. But the 6 cyl Eclipses are pretty nice and powerful. I dont know if you guys know this but they changed motors from the 2nd gen eclipses to the 3rd gen eclipses (like mine). They arent DOHC anymore, the gen 3 (mine) and gen 4 eclipses themselves are very heavy. The motor isnt as strong as the old ones, but they are a reliable platform, i havent had problems with mine. Edited February 23, 2006 by Milla Quote Link to post Share on other sites
playa Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 You want slow? Get an audi a4 1.8t. That's SLOW. I have trouble going up hills... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) Really? The Audi A4's are that slow? I drove Volkswagen Jetta 1.8Ts when i worked for a Volkscracken dealership and they had some pretty good pick up. Maybe you need a tune up? This guy i work with just got an Audi A4 and his is pretty quick. Edited February 23, 2006 by Milla Quote Link to post Share on other sites
playa Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 The 1.8T? Hm, mine's pretty slow. I'll admit that the quattro helps on the takeoff, and that it also helps on turns, but that's about it. I personally want the new pontiac solstice by mallet. A corvette engine in that car. Yum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
infantryop4 Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 The new truck. Crappy camera phone pic, but you get the idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wood Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 sick truck man...would love to see some more pics of it...lookin into gettin a 6" Skyjacker lift w/ 38's for the Power Wagon......already got the wrangler sittin on 12" of lift........so i know how you feel sittin way up there. Love that gen. of chevy pickups though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evert 72 Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Mine is alot more muddy but you get the idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Death By Cadbury Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) The 1.8T? Hm, mine's pretty slow. I'll admit that the quattro helps on the takeoff, and that it also helps on turns, but that's about it. I personally want the new pontiac solstice by mallet. A corvette engine in that car. Yum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 4wd systems are heavy, but I doubt theyre heavy enough to kill your uphill acceleration. might want to get the car looked at. the 1.8t gti's are built on the same setup minus the 4wd and I'd agree, theyre very quick little machines. I love them to death, its a shame theyre so pricy compared to many similar cars..... Edited February 24, 2006 by Death By Cadbury Quote Link to post Share on other sites
playa Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yeah. I have a profound problem with overpaying for cars. I would prefer to spend less money on a domestic car and get more car for the money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Death By Cadbury Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 not to clutter up the thread with chatter, but that's why I bought my Saturn for $200 from some nuns! talk about bang for the buck.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
playa Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yeah. I'll take the car to the dealer. I don't know what's wrong with it. I haven't change fuel type or anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Milla Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Yeah. I'll take the car to the dealer. I don't know what's wrong with it. I haven't change fuel type or anything. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You might need a tune up. Actually thats what it sounds like you need. Is your turbo even spooling up? Speaking of AWD's. I want a WRX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M1911A2 guy Posted February 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 You might need a tune up. Actually thats what it sounds like you need. Is your turbo even spooling up? Speaking of AWD's. I want a WRX <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mmm....subie....... And I agree on the tune up, if not a check up. Get a diagnostics check, if its something major, then the car will know there is something wrong. And if the check engine light isn't flashing, it could still be broken, so get it checked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airsofter22 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 WOW nice truck, it looks great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
playa Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Hmm, well I took out the car for a small spin around the block to see if everything was alright, and the turbo spools up. You can tell by the whine and the not so small kick you receieve when it kicks in. I think it might be the filter because the car seems to be running very roughly. Gahhh, I wish I had opted for subaru goodness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luke89 Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Give it a small service, air filter, oil and oil filter,spark plugs and then check the performance. then if still not satisfied get i checked by a garage and if all is goo get it chipped. i know of someone who has their shoda octavia vrs (same 1.8 20v turbo engine) with 230bhp and a similar torque figure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snip3r Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 here ya go brand new only had it 3 or so hours now so far done 6 or so miles on it and i love it !! scott voltage Y2Z.... only got this and a couple of other photos about 2 mins ago, will get some better ones tommorow when i plan on going to the forest on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Death By Cadbury Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 that baby needs an ENGINE!!!!! (sorry, my opinion may be slightly biased.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kronic Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Might pop a few pics of my bike up later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 I'm too lazy to upload pics of my Banshee DownHill bike... Cheers, Mike ™ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
playa Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Hmm, I took it to the dealer and they said that there was nothing wrong with the car. Could it be my imagination after my friend let me drive his new mustang? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Death By Cadbury Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 (edited) maybe you're trying to drive the car in the lower end of the power band. with the way the turbo is setup, especially for running up a hill, its good to get a bit of a start beforehand to allow the turbo to spool properly. (~4300rpm default for the 1.8T GTI anyway) oh also, a word to the wise, dont let your *beep* frat boy friend borrow your unique motorized bicycle. he fruitcaged it all to hell and somehow managed to lose parts. Ive got almost 30 hours of seat time on that thing and I never had a problem. twice he's used it and twice he's had catastrophic problems.....sigh. well anyway he's got a week to come up with replacement parts or the entire useless thing becomes his and I get paid. I get screwed enough for being a nice guy, Im not taking the loss on this one.. Edited February 27, 2006 by Death By Cadbury Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BB_Magnet Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 1997 Skoda Felicia. 1300cc, 54bhp czech tractor engine. cue Tim Allen style arf arf arf. 0-60 in under a minute and i'm assured it has a top speed of 95 to 100 mph, however i've yet to check that out as the M5 doesn't give it enough of a run up. Fine motor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evert 72 Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 LOL thats one fine looking car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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