I know everyone and their mom has made a 5 things I hate about my car... so I that's why I had to do one myself DISCLAIMER: everything filmed was done in Mexico
Great video bro, just a few thoughts: So that wheel gap, a lot of that has to do with your car having the smaller GS wheels on it for some reason, get some GT wheels and it'll fill in a bit better. The turning radius is large because the chassis is the same as the Galant sedan in the 4g, so it's essentially a sedan turn radius. Those interior door handles are the worst part of the car honestly, but you can buy some solid ones or build some and they'll just bolt in. It is a really wide car but I kind of love that, makes it feel a bit exotic. Nice car man, make sure you keep up with the timing belt and water pump so the engine doesn't kaboom on ya. I've done the timing belt / water pump on a 4g GT and twice on a 3g GT, it's not as bad as on the 3g but still a pretty hard job but well worth it to ensure the car continues to live on.
I have the 2008 gt spyder. Agree with everything you brought up, especially the turning radius and door handles. On the spyder the porthole back window is crazy. I'm glad they added a backup cam on the later models but backing up and changing lanes on my car i have to like triple check before i commit 😁. Also the top center dash squeak is annoying as hell. Love the car though.
The turn radius plagued Mitsubishis and some other cars from that era: my Lancer Ralliart, My friends Evo 8, my Galant Ralliart have ghastly turn radi. If you think the Eclipse is big, my same period Galant is a damn Bus... I almost get hit daily by other cars. The wheel gap thing is bad with my factory 18s, those 17s make it way worse. About the interior trim, my Galant's door interior trim kinda warped in a way that it doesnt line up right, lol. But damn it are they fun cars
I bought 2nd owner 2006 Coupe GT. I ❤it. I haven't had muscle cars in a long time. 1995 was my last muscle car 1982 Pontiac Trans am 2 barrel carburetors. I bought this 17! Year old Eclipse yesterday June 3. 2023!! In mint condition it's A CruiZer!❤
your struts are shot I went with adjustable KYB AGX Strut in front $50 Walmart's in back then you have to buy strut seats and bushings $$$$$ but it will ride nice @@4gmce
I have the rre Mangnaflow axleback exhaust from autocityimports.com but If I could go back or in the future i plan on getting a catback exhaust system with louder sound and a little bit better for power gains.
One thing I hate is that there is not much aftermarket for it. Auto city imports, road race engineering and a few other companies have parts but, not much. Also, the headlights tend to haze cause of the sun fast so you gotta keep up with a sealant of some sort AND that it’s kinda a gas hog for what it is. Also, you need like a full 5 quarts for the oil change on the 3.8 liter. Nevertheless, an awesome car regardless 🤷🏽
I don't think it's the sun making the lights haze. I think its heating of the plastic due to the heat coming off of the bulbs. Notice that this problem doesn't occur with the rear lights, only the front ones. I was able to get a pair of replacement lights off of Amazon for $75 each. Since the paint still looks new they made the whole car look new. Well worth the money.
@@acatnamedscamper3307 You caught me .... I'm an aging boomer :) See if you can answer this one. Who played the part of Robert Lomax and what was the name of the play? Who was the other lead in the play. You will be really surprised.
You missed the worst attribute of the 4G. Torque Steer!! ( any votes?) Better have your seat belt on tight because you will be watching the road to make sure the torque steer doesn't run you off the road when suddenly (BAM) the rev limiter causes the engine to cut out and and the sudden loss of force on your body from the loss of the acceleration (F=MA) will make you feel that you are about to go through the windshield. Did I describe that correctly? Anyone got a better description of what it feels like? (I'm never claimed to be a good writer)
Lol I'm not sure how many srt 4 or those ss were made but I do know that this 4th generation eclipse had terrible sales and I'm pretty sure most models were made with an automatic transmission as well
