Issue
December 2001
Owner
Kevin Michalak
Ride
Red 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse
(1997 DOHC 2.0L Non Turbo Eclipse)
(1997 DOHC 2.0L Non Turbo Eclipse)
Photographer
Big Wood
Ride Details
Original Cost
$19,000
Build Cost
$25,000
What was the inspiration?
I started out in the scene with a 1995 Cavalier that was mildly customized back when cars were not that big. Then I purchased the Eclipse in Feb 1998 with intentions of making it a daily driver. After going to more and more shows, I became obsessed with the custom car and truck scene. Now with imports on the rise I have turned this daily driver into a fully customized show vehicle.
How long did it take you to build?
Just over 1 year
How long have you been building?
About 3 years
Club Affiliations
properly grounded
Vehicle history
Went from Daily Driver to a full blown custom project
Thanks to
Properly Grounded
Rim N Trim of Kent and Canton, OH
Previous Rides
1995 Chevy Cavalier
Engine Details
Make
DOHC 2.0L Non Turbo 1997
Cylinders
4
Engine Add Ons
Tenzzo R Intake, White Powder Coated Valve Cover, NGK Spark Plug Wires, Dynomat Hood Liner
Exhaust: Custom Built with 3" Piping
Brospeed Header
High Flow Catalytic Converter
Tenzo R Rear Quarter Section
Installed By: National Muffler Canton, OH
Chassis Details
Mods to Frame
Air Cylinders
Custom Machined Cylinder Mounts to Allow Additional Drop
2 Three Gallon Air Tanks w/Vinyl Flames
2 Compressors
2 Blowjax Fast Valves
3/8" Air Line
Front Strut Tower Bar
Installed By: Properly Grounded & Rim N Trim Canton, OH
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
Custom Powder Coated Quantum Tek 18's
Rear Wheel Type
Custom Powder Coated Quantum Tek 18's
Front Wheel Size
18"
Rear Wheel Size
18"
Front Tire Size
225/35/18 Toyo Proxy's
Rear Tire Size
225/35/18 Toyo Proxy's
Paint Details
Color
Factory Cheyanne Red
Graphics By
Slob of A&B Autobody Kent, OH
Body Details
Body Mods
Body Mods: Kaminari Body Kit
Freedom Design Rear Wing
Shaved Door Handles
Shaved Front and Rear Squirters
Shaved Emblems
Shaved Antenna
Shaved Rear Wiper Fluid Fill
Shaved Rear Wiper
Shaved Factory 3-Piece Wing Holes
Shaved Front License Plate Holes
Body Mods by
Slob of A&B Autobody Kent, OH
Interior Details
Dashboard
Custom Painted Dash and Center Console
Gauges
NR White Gauge Faces
Steering Wheel
Grant Stearing Wheel
Console
Custom Fiberglass CD Changer Cover Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Box
Head Unit
Sony Flip Down Head Unit
Amps
PPI A1200, A204, & A200 Amps
Speakers
Infinity Reference 12's PPI In-Dash Crossover OZ Tweets JL 5 1/4 Mids
Stereo Installed by
Owner & Rim N Trim Canton, OH
Upholstery Description
Dark Oatmeal Tweed
Upholstery By
Owner & Rim N Trim Canton, OH
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse “Red 97 Mitsubishi Eclipse” owned by Kevin Michalak
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