woke up today and couldn't find anyone to wash the car so did it myself.. I took some pictures from far and some close-ups from were there are some scratches and so..
next is where my ex hit the car
the front bumper that fixed using red silicon and some crazy glue
don't know why when looking at the pic at the right side there is a space between the bumper and the headlight
the scratch is my dad trying to put the car in the garage drunk and the and a little above it a dog ran into me
#1041, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 0
Your poor car needs a COMPLETE make over dude. Cardboard between the intake pipe and battery!?!? lol. Crusty old thermostat housing! Peeling window trim..come on man, you gotta flip that poor car and get it back on its feet!
Can you even see out of those headlights to drive at night!?
#1042, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 1
The outside of the car isn't too bad. Chrome rims aren't my thing and I have the same problem with the window trim above my windows.
The engine bay on the other hand needs A LOT of TLC. Get some engine degreaser and get it all cleaned up. Also like Mike stated, find something else besides the cardboard between the pipe and battery and maybe take apart the thermostat housing and get it all cleaned up/polished or something. With a little work, you can have a good, clean ride
Mike D -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by DR1665 You're welcome to all the beer you can drink, but you have to go get it yourself. Don't get pissy when we point to the fridge and tell you to get it yourself.
#1044, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 0
I would also put a tube going out from your radiator overflow bottle ran to a place under the engine. All of your discoloration in that area in due to coolant being pushed out and around that area.
#1045, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 4 Jul-08-07 11:11 AM by mreigle
The spark plug wire two over from the timing belt looks like it isn't plugged into the coil.
I would worry about where that intake is going. With the condition of that engine I would worry more about not getting water in the intake man than any performance gains you will receive by a colder intake.
With the condition of that engine you better go ahead and replace that small section of heater tube that connect to your thermostat housing. Older hoses in this location tend to leak which will lead to you overheating your engine and warping you head. Not to mention leaving you stranded roadside with a big bill on the way.
#1046, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 5 Jul-09-07 06:45 AM by 2GeclipseRS
Good thing you've come to 2gnt.
Your bumper is cracked in the same place as mine, though mine isn't as bad. I do have that annoying ripple under my driver side headlight exactly like that though. Dont worry about looks, car needs other stuff first. However, i will pat you on the back if you strip all the chrome off those rims and paint them something fierce.
Fix the coolant problem first and foremost. Replace the upper hose, flush the entire system out, replace your thermostat housing/thermostat or clean it up. If you're looking to dress up your engine a few companies make billet/polished radiator overflow cans. Your overflow should most def be routed towards the ground, not all over the motor mount, not all over the passenger side....not anywhere else.....just down.
Unrealated:
The plastic elbow or gromet by the thermostat housing/upper rad pipe/water pump on my mom's 3800 series II is blowing shit out everywhere. The computer is a liar and says everything is ok with coolant temps at 215 degrees just sitting there not running at all......
Not only do i have to fix her car this week but mine too.
#1048, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 0
Rich hahaha well thats a funny word... seems like the word rich and pitt is like fire and ice... but I have a bump that I pay too wash my car he does it better then me so,.. what the heck.. 'm waiting for my dad to have some time to go change all the gasket and such then I will change the thermostat housing and all... hahhaha.. first I had some rubber ball 2 put between the battery and the pipe..
#1049, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 8
Gotta love the sharp eyes on 2GNT, right?
The intake pipe rubbing against the battery is a common thing. The way I fixed it on my car was to cut a little more material off the end of the pipe where it mounts to the TB. This shortens the elbow right there and gets the pipe a bit of space near the battery. Looks like you've got plenty of material to cut at that end, so give it a shot, eh?
You should really replace that radiator hose, there, too. Looks like its got a bulge forming. Not a good thing, like Eigle mentioned.
I just used some spray paint to fix the fading trim on my Galant this morning and it looks pretty good. If you can sand all that rubberized stuff off the trim, you can paint them and they will look a ton better. Or, you can order them from a dealership, which isn't too expensive.
Your car has seen its share of hard times, but a lot of them have. Don't let it get you down too much. A $1000 and some elbow grease will go a long way to getting your car back.
#1050, "RE: Pics of my car" In response to Reply # 9
Well the rubber that goes at the door i can't find it anywhere on the internet and the dealer doesn't sell nor order it because they didn't sell any of 2nd gen eclipse so that's gonna be a prob any of you guys know where I can find those small things to buy like the door weatherstrip because when it rains it falls inside there are a lot of small thing I need and not all can be found at our junkyard or stores. things like the rubber; also need cap for where I put water to clean the windshield and so on small things also the I don't know how to call it.. where the iron thing that holds the hood open the thing that holds it in its place all those small things are giving me stress cause can't find them but want them
