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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Lowered

June 1, 2008 By KZ Leave a Comment


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Issue
June 2008
Owner
John Holcomb
Ride
4NORNGE
(1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse)
Meaning Behind the Name
it’s a foreign car that is Orange
Photographer
Michael McGill

Ride Details

Original Cost
2800
Build Cost
15000
What was the inspiration?
Hobby
How long did it take you to build?
5 years, change it every year.
How long have you been building?
5 Years
Your future plans?
Honda Accord
Vehicle history
I purchased the car wrecked and did all of the work myslf.
Thanks to
My Dad, my girlfriend Ashley, Jeff Shernick, Aaron Thomas, Ryan Lehman and Steve Floyd

Engine Details

Make
Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997
Cylinders
4
Engine Add Ons
Iceman Intake
Chrome or polish
Polish

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Rebuilt Suspension
Frame Builder
Myself and Steve Holocomb
Drop or lift inches
Dropped on the Ground
Front Shocks
Air
Rear Shocks
Air
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Polish, Paint

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Elite Barb
Rear Wheel Type
Elite Barb
Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
18x8
Front Tire Size
215/35/18
Rear Tire Size
215/35/18

Paint Details

Color
Tangerine Orange
Paint Type
PPG
Painted By
John Holcomb
Graphics By
John Holcomb

Body Details

Bumpers
Custom
Wing
Custom
Body Mods
Shaved Door Handles, Taillight Cover, Antenna
Body Mods by
John Holcomb

Interior Details

Dashboard
Fiberglass
Steering Wheel
Ichibahn
Console
Fiberglass
Head Unit
Panasonic
Speakers
Memphis
Video System
Audiovox
Stereo Installed by
John Holcomb and Ryan Legman
Shifter
Custom
Seats
Custom
Upholstery Description
Silver and Orange with skull in the headrest
Upholstery Description
Fiberglass floor and head liner

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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Owned by John Holcomb


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