Since August 1st, 2003 I have been a proud member of 2GNT due to meeting one of the most educated and well rounded Eclipse enthusiast I have met to this day, Matt Duncan (XtremeRS). A year or so prior to that date, I was already the proud owner of a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS. It wasent until a local gathering on a summer evening that I met Matt and his clean, low stanse sleeper. I immediately began to ask him many questions to which he patiently answered. The one thing that stood out the most was that he told me the car was equiped with a after market turbo kit. Until this time, I didn't know that was even possible! That same evening I asked if he could take me for a quick ride in it. I must say, the second I heard the whistle of the spool, the BOV after shifting and the instant power that could be felt, I was hooked! The rest is history! Witin a month, I placed my order w/ Hahn Racecraft. Since I was not very wise w/ the mechanic portion of the vehicle, Matt kindly installed my turbo over a three day weekend. It's been a little over 8 years now, and I am sad to say that I have departed w/ my RS-T.

Approx. three months ago she sold for a little over 3k. That included damage to the rear quarter panel from being hit, a falling headliner and a failed external fuel pump. Other than that, she was an absolute beauty. The purchaser agreed w/ me and looked as excited as I did the first day I layed eyes on it! He even called me a few days later saying he fixed all things that were wrong w/ it! I was glad to not only hear that it went to a great home, but it was far enough away from my hometown that I am sure to never see it again. That helps as I can't imagine another person driving it.

Since I sold her, I have been in the market for an entry level BMW or Mercedes as I wanted to step into something w/ a little more luxury then the eclipse. I had my options boiled down to a BMW 330XI or a Mercedes C230 Kompressor. However, fate jumped in and guided me down a different path! I instantly fell in love w/ a BMW 323Ci.

As of Wednesday, January 05, 2011 I am the proud owner of a BMW 323Ci. After many visits to the local BMW Dealership and plenty of patience, questions and research, I finally made my purchase. I am extremly satisfied w/ my choice and am looking forward to summer. I have not had much of a chance to get to know the vehicle or it's capabilities due to this winter weather. However, I have plenty of time for that. Until then, I have included photos below!

2GNT.COM is still my forum home. I will not leave it. Although I have not met most of you in person, this place is still my comfort zone. There is NO other forum like this one. So, if you guys dont mind, I am here to stay! 2GNT or not!

-CMS

The Inline 6 is a Very good Motor, I will tell you that repairs are not often cheap. WHEN you get that Vacuum leak replace all the tubes that goes to the oil separator valve. Another thing to look out for is the Oil leak that you WILL get, often shops that doesn't know better will think your oil pan is leaking, which almost never does. The leak will come from the Oil Filter Stand housing (its a rubber gasket)

Good Luck

welcome to the club

later

2GNT #1865
2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black)
2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL)
2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package
2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold)
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold)
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DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...

let's see, that factory computer will tell you to change the oil every 15k miles. i'd recommend every 5 to 7.5k. when it's time for brakes, the sensor will trip, and you'll know to get new pads and whatever sensor tripped. i believe there is one on the left front and right rear. also, each wheel has a speed sensor. if one goes bad, you're dcs (traction control) will be disabled until you fix the tripped sensor (i currently have this issue). lots of oil! i have a 2.5 liter and it takes almost 7 quarts of mobile 1 with an oil / filter change. last thing i can think of is the windshield washer reservoir. i thought it was the plug / seal and used epoxy on it, didn't work. so it's the pump. 16 buck on ebay shipped so no worries.

maybe you remember my old car;



later

2GNT #1865
2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black)
2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL)
2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package
2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold)
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold)
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http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/shuwa29/



DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...

Although it looks familiar, I just can’t peg it. It’s ok though! Thanks a lot for the input! It seems as long as you do the preventative maintenance, the care will last as long as you want it to.

I will be taking it back to the dealer tomorrow though. I noticed that there is a sound similar to a buffering or something similar coming from the front driver's side wheel. The tempo of the sound increases w/ the speed, however the volume stays about the same. It doesn’t sound like a knock, screech or anything like that. I've also noticed that even when breaks are applied you can hear it. After reading a lot of articles, it seems like some ppl lean towards a wheel bearing.

In all honesty, I don't have a clue. It's most noticeable on the highway though.

-cms

Congrats Chris. That looks like a nice car, but you can fill an Olympic swimming pool with the things I don't know and BMWs.

I glad to see you are still thriving!

getty up

-kent-




'98 Talon...gone, but not forgotten

I like the kraut cars. But they are stupidly expensive to maintain. A fact every new owner learns quickly. I'm still kicking around the idea of going with a 335i or an M3 in the next year or so.

1998 Eclipse RS-T - Totaled 4/23/09 -
1998 Eclipse GST - Stroked 2.3l, HX40 fed: Build in progress
2010 Subaru Outback Limited

I hate hipsters.

How's the backseat compared to the eclipse? No pics of interior? I like BMW's good show sir.

96 RS
95 Toyota pickup - 8" lift, 33's (sold)
07 Toyota tacoma - TRD Sport
13 Ford Fusion

I like logic more when it travels in circles.