They sure did ! That 4g63 was a monster of an engine. My father had a fully built 1gen dsm. It ran 7 second 1/4s with 43 pounds of boost ! That car would break necks ! I owned a 2gen gst converted to a gsx and I loved it ! I always thought it looked like a mini Supra .
Marquavious Chester good luck finding a well put together eclipse. Most are beat to shit! the eclipse is a great car for the period, but I’d rather have an EVO. It’s much more practical and the awd system is much better in my opinion. I like the Evo 9 mr edition. Those were true little race cars
I had 12 dsms 10 of em being awd 2g’s and two evo ix’s. Still have my Spyder gst rather have the dsm especially on high speeds on the track. My gsx was more stable at 160mph+ than my evos.
@@RaitisRides Oh yes... I keep my eye open on the used market but it's rare to see one in good condition. That was a fun car to wring out through the gears without risking getting into too much trouble on the street... Can't do that so much with my RCF now. I also have a 1985 C4 Z51 Vette with 26K miles I enjoy driving but it's an auto... I miss shifting but traffic is also not what it used to be in our area like it was in 97. Not sure how long you have been in the Tampa Bay area, I was born here in 1970.
I had a 1st gen and a 3rd gen, and currently a 4th gen purchased used in 2020. Missed out on the 2nd gen, but absolutely love the 4th Gen GT. The sounds of the engine and exhaust note, well, you know!! Just so fun to drive!
No its not, sadly. I've had two 2g eclipse GSTs, with the same valve. He's got a Greddy type-s valve painted red and it's screwed way too far into the "hard" setting. That valve isn't opening enough, and causing surge. I've experienced it myself with this same valve trying different settings. He lucky that turbo still spinning if it's the original. "Flutter" with that valve should only occur under low boost and low throttle conditions just from regular driving.
I had a 1997 2G GSX way back in high-school that was a hand me down from my dad. He bought it new, then gave it to me for my first car. Thing was a money pit, my dad had gone through 1 motor due to crank walk while he had it. Then I went through a motor and a transmission while I had it. They're fun and easy to mod but they are huge money pits, all DSMs are headaches and break down a lot lol. That car left me stranded so many times lol, ill never forget it lol. I ended up trading it in for a 98 VR4 3000gt a few years later. That car was amazing, but it too had its issues and back in the day, not many shops were willing to work on them due to how complex they were, aside from the dealership. So when the Evo X came out, I traded my VR4 3kgt in for it. But now, I wish I had held on to my VR4. Looking back, aside from their issues, I miss the 2 door JDM sport coupes, they will never make anything like them ever again.
I had a 96 eclipse spider. Best driving experience in a car I have had. You can feel the feed back and feel like you are part of the car. I definitely miss it. It is truly a shame that they are so hard to find. Thanks for this review.
It had 2 cupholders originally.. the one that was referenced, and then there was an insert in the center console "where you can store twinkies". Most of those inserts were lost along the way, only the die-hard DSM lovers know they existed at this point.
Joe, You are the MAN, anyone who knows the 90's will appreciate the throwback. I got my license in 99 but learned to drive in 93 out in the middle of nowhere in an 87 Nissan sentra 5mt. Its crazy to think but, that car came factory with only a driver side rear view.. it feels like you're missing an ear. I have had many 90's Nissans mostly 240's and a few 300zx's(respectfully the 94-96 models) both N/A and TT and ill say the driver experience CANNOT be matched!!
Great review Joe, what a car. One recommendation as your channel grows, I think it would be really cool to implement something like Joe’s “Zonk Score” where you tally up the zonks for each car you review so we can compare cars in terms of their feature set and their shortcomings. In other words, the lower the “Zonk Score” the better the car. I think it would be a cool little element that would help set your channel apart even more from other car reviewers and increase watch time as viewers would be more interested to watch the videos till the end to find out the “Zonk Score.” Again, just a suggestion. Thanks for all you do. You are killing it!
That generation Eclipse GSX and Diamond Star platform mate Eagle Talon TSI was always my favorite by far. One of the best looking convertibles also. A design that was way before it's time.
I've been into the dsm scene for over 20 years now and can't get away. Tried once but came right back. Currently have a 1999 eclipse spyder I built and converted the styling to the 2gb talon and awd swapped it. I've owned this car for the last 10 years now and it still puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. Plus its fun being convertible and automatic cause people automatically call it a chick car until i put lengths on the instantly off the line. These are great cars when taken care of.
@@ryanweber5907 it becomes an addiction fast. Just be sure to take care of the car and it'll take care of you. No cheap ebay parts. Try to stick with oem parts for maintenance. Ill probably still own my current dsm when I'm 70 years old. So much time and money invested between the motor the trans and all the carbon fiber and widebody.
@@tsiawdspyder Yeah for sure, cheap parts is what gets ALOT of DSMers? in trouble, hence why EVERYONE thinks they are unreliable. Thanks for the advice and have fun man :-)
I had a black 1990 Eagle Talon AWD and I loved that car. It was super fast in its day and was the car that got me hooked on speed. I wish I still had it.
16g = 12's to 11's 20g = 11s to 10's FP turbos = 10s and faster Times based on tune, supporting mods and driver drag racing skills. DSM vendors: Buschur Racing, Road Race Engineering, Shepherd Racing DSM ruled the streets in the 90s embarrassing those slow Sn95s, new edge and catfish camaros, c5 corvettes
I’ve ran a 6262 on a couple dsm's along with a holset hx 40. But my favorite was the fp black on my evo I had, record for a 14b is like 10.80 something but your right it’s not typical for it an don’t last but a couple passes
COACH J ~ I kinda miss the Eclipse, I remember how cool they looked back in the day, what's weird is anymore I hardly ever see any on the road. it's freaky how fast time goes by & how much cars & trucks can change in what seems so quickly. I like this report, it made me think of looking over a car with my dad. thanks - tony
Come back. The tech today is wild compared to when I started with these things in 2006. I'm making around 700whp on stock ECU with ECMLink and E85. Fires first bump of the key and drives like a dream even with the Kelford 272 cams. Gotta love it.
The removable face on the radios in our cars brings back memories Joseph. Nevertheless I can’t say that I miss them. I dated a couple of young ladies that owned a Mitsubishi Eclipse. They were very sporty. My parents never mentioned a magic room. Thank God!!! 🥴 Thanks Hunter for allowing Joe to take us down memory lane. Thank you Joe for bringing these older cars to us. 👍
Miss my 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX I had a white one with black interior, setting on 19-inch Racing Hart C5, Greddy Turbo Kit, Greddy intercooler, Greddy intercooler Piping kit, Greddy Type-S Blow off valve, Greddy Profec-B Boost Controller, Greddy Turbo Timer, Apexi afc, 3 Greddy 60mm gauges, HKS cam Gears Got that same HKS exhaust, RC 550cc injectors, Baer brake kit man those were the days it's been 17yrs sense i sold the car and not a day goes by i'm not thinking about that car, Thanks for the video dude really appreciate the memories of this car, Long live the DSM's
Literally every generation said that about the next…. Old guys would say 60s cars the real ones and 80s n 90s cars tin cans… gen x kids will say like 2010-2020s were best cars and that 2040 cars are computers on wheels… it’s all just opinion seeing as technically newer cars al always better in just about every way…
I was a fan of this channel because I was looking for a daily. Now you’re featuring the car that I’m currently building as well.. this is my new favorite UA-cam channel. Greetings from soflo 😁
I have a white 99 Eclipse OZ rally edition. Its awesome to see you review a 2gb Eclipse especially the big boy GSX! These cars are rare gems nowadays. You dont see them on the road, almost all of the 2g Eclipses have been run to the ground
The one with the pop ups. It's got the best features and technology. Like active Aero and such.. later years, they just stripped featured one after another..
Red 93 VR-4 was my daily for years back in the day. Nothing else like it. Way ahead of its time. Also one of the worst engineered vehicles ever in terms of ease of access to fix...well, almost anything.
Nice one Joe........didn't know much about the Eclipse, but now I do!!!!! Love the wing, like you say, reminds of the mk 4 Supra. Thanks to Hunter and thanks to you and the team for bringing this to us!
I have a 97 GST which is a 4G63T font wheel drive. Its a great a car, my grandfather bought it back in 1997 and saved it for me in from 2001 to 2014 that I was able to drive. I wouldn't sell it for anything in this world. Yours looks great Hunter!
If I close my eyes and turn the volume up, I'd swear that "Fast and the Furious," was playing in the background. Nice build Hunter. Thanks for the memories.
Used to own a 90 and 95 Talon Tsi awd. Miss those days. Also an 05 Evo. Been into Mitsubishi and DSMs since 2000. Never knew there were 3 generations of DSM.
I had a friend who had one of these, 25 years later he tells me how much he loved it. I am into the sleeper look, so I liked the Galant VR-4. I tried to find one in the late 90's, but couldn't find a good one.
YOU FORGOT TO MENTION that this is the VERY FIRST CAR that PAUL WALKER APPEARED WITH IN THE VERY VERY FIRST "THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS" MOVIE back in 2001. R.i.p. Paul Walker.
@@jamaisvu2664 As long as it is a 2nd gen Eclipse from year 95-99.. Doesn't matter if it's a GSX, GST, RS, GS... Paul Walker's Eclipse from the movie is called "1995 Eclipse GSX turbo"..< -- unknown to be a front wheel drive or AWD/4WD.....Yet, it has 97 OEM headlights, and the engine is not even a 4G63 like this one.. Also the original Owner of that Eclipse hero 1 car was John Lapid who had an interview on one of Craig Lieberman's video that the car is a 96 Eclipse powered by a 420a engine.
I love this video, I’m in high school Rn and this is my dream car I just hope when I’m older there not to rare and the laws in Ca loosen up. Amazing video thank you 😁
It’s really sad that Mitsubishi doesn’t make any fun cars anymore. I remember having a 2000 Galant and modding the heck out of it; it was super fun. I really like the sound this eclipse is making every time Joe is changing gears.
Check out the Audi TT - AWD turbo can be had with manual trans, and cheap too. Easy to modify as well. It basically took on the role of cheap turbo AWD import car (and a 4cyl too) when the 3g eclipse turned the namesake into a glorified economy car by abandoning AWD and forced induction
90’s had such great cars, there was always some manufacturer coming out with a vehicle I desperately wanted. Now I’m older and well established and able to buy, but rarely does such a car appear anymore.
I originally found you looking up videos on WRX and STi. Before I checked out your channel, it seemed you were really, really into those cars ... then after visiting your uploads; you just work your @$$ off. Hat off to you sir, you take this channel very seriously!
now having watched this video, it is a time machine; and my nostalgia is rose tinted, reality is cars today are much nicer inside. I'll take a VA WRX, but I appreciate the video as I almost bought a GSX but got a Spyder GS-T instead because I was young, dumb, and taking friends to west coast FL beaches :p Another point to be made; I used to think the GSX wing was HUGE, but I thought it fit the car; now compared to the STi wing? It is tiny! These things are hard to find, I'd probably pick one up if the price was right, would be fun in WI snow. They were SOLID cars to drive. Planted. I was an idiot and went 145 in the convertible and it felt like it was on rails, with the top down ... on my way to a driver's class to not get points on my license for a speeding ticket I wasn't actually speeding for; the irony lol.
epoxeclipse thankfully it’s still on the safe side with the car going rich between shifts instead of lean. Silver lining I guess, but yeah definitely hurting performance, fuel economy, and the computers ability to learn the fuel trims 🤦♂️
I had a 93 Plymouth Lazer that was the same as the Mitsubishi Eclipse, then I bought a 96 base Eclipse and was able to trade it for a new 97 Eclipse RS in Cayenne red. I really wanted the GSX but couldn’t afford it at the time but that 97 was one of my most favorite cars I’ve ever owned. I now have a 2018 Kia Stinger and it reminds me of that Eclipse that was so much fun to drive.
I remember that when Mitsubishi Eclipse GX came out my brother had got it he was the first person to get it in Houston. He had got this car and it was stick shift and I couldn’t drive it. Every time my brother went to sleep I sneaked out his car and learned how to drive stick shift. Well burned his clutch out in a month but learned. Didn’t have drivers license because I was under age. I flexed in the neighborhoods to my friends. Good memories!
I love these cars although Everyone in here saying JDM and wonderful Japanese design are WRONG. These were DSM cars. These cars were never in Japan. These cars were Dymler Chrysler cars. Mitsubishi and Dymler Chrysler teamed up to produce these cars. The Eagle Talon and the Eclipse were the same car (no surprise) they even took the 3000 GT which was a Japanese spec car aka the Mitsubishi GTO and made it into the Dodge Stealth. But the Eclipse was never in Japan.
Still Japanese designed. Most “jdm” cars are not jdm now. American and European factories produce the majority of Japanese cars. Jdm really is just a catch all for the logos now.
The are considered jdm because the engine and transmissions were first shipped from Japan and later were made here in the US, but all the original design is from Japan itself
Amazing build, just so tastefully done. But, I mean, no one ever admits it, I guess they just like to say DSM, but come on, a turbo 4g6 awd, it's our Evo. And tbh, as a WRX guy, a 2 door Evo is waaaay better looking than a 2 door WRX.
Brings back memories of my 91 Eagle Talon GST (2-wheel drive turbo). Fun car except for the turbo lag which made normal driving sluggish. Turbos have come a long way since then.
Biggest mistake. These cars are timeless beauty. But just like other car maintenance first before performance parts. Cant find a decent gsx. I wish mitsu will bring on production line again with 2jz engine lol.
I have a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The 4G 64 automatic right now but I have the 4G 63 and the 5-speed transmission in my garage just not sure how different the wiring harness is going to be. But yeah these are awesome cars I also have a 97 Honda Civic. You do get a feeling of peace when you're driving these cars!! They make me happy ❤
I remember these cars. Mitsubishi made the AWD version called the GS-X and Turbo model GS-T. Was inspired by the JDM model FTO. Joe I'll have you feature my RX-7 on day coming from Cali! Fantastic review! Thanks for this one.
When I hear Mitsubishi, i do not think “Evo.” I think 3000GT VR4, Galant VR4, Eclipse GSX, Etc. The Evo is the icing on the cake!
I like the way that you think!
When I hear Mitsubishi i think going off road on a 90s Montero
I love my '93 VR-4! Great car!
CBTalon97 what vr4 there are different cars. That’s a trim. Stop lying you don’t have a vr4 anything
@@slaughtershitwdemkremlins 90% of people mean 3000gt.
Problem is finding a clean GSX that hasn't been modified or rust free.
I felt this
and the tough find makes it all that more special.
That is so very true!
@@AlexanderGarcia-xi3mg AGREED!
@@LemonChecks You are so very right about that!
That turbo flutter is straight eargasm!! 👍
AGREED!
The second gen eclipse was by far the greatest. The fact that they offered 5 models and 3 engine options was insane. I miss my old '95 GS so much.
I totally agree with you!
i miss clean looking cars like this Eclipse, the Supra mark iv, nissan 300zx. New cars are too busy looking and too much plastic.
I totally agree with you!
I really appreciate the owner keep the exterior looking stock but have done some modifications on this GSX. Looking good as a sleeper.
I totally agree with you!
Dude. The carbon fiber hood, stretched wheels and aftermarket rims is giving it away.
I only have to look at this car 1 second, and know that its has. All the mods are performance mods. Not rice
I wish Mitsubishi would bring all there iconic cars back,they would be great sellers
I can't agree with you more!
Well they would need to get out of bed with Nissan and Renault
@@impeter245 No,they couldn't.Even there are an investor,who'd ready to be settled surf a barrels.
The market has gone to SUVs so no they wouldn’t be great sellers.
And destroy their legacy like Honda did with the new integra? ...idk
I miss the retro looks of older cars like this. So nostalgic, plain and simple.
“What do you think Lance??”
“Amazing machine”
I see what you did there!
"You stay away I stay away.. Everybody's stays out"
I've owned all 3 DSMs and always keep my eyes peeled. They had a big impact on the import scene. You just don't see these anymore.
You are so very right John!
They sure did ! That 4g63 was a monster of an engine. My father had a fully built 1gen dsm. It ran 7 second 1/4s with 43 pounds of boost ! That car would break necks ! I owned a 2gen gst converted to a gsx and I loved it ! I always thought it looked like a mini Supra .
I either want a '99 gsx or a 2010 Spyder gt, but I've been looking on car sites and…nothing. They're either too expensive or not there at all.
Marquavious Chester good luck finding a well put together eclipse. Most are beat to shit!
the eclipse is a great car for the period, but I’d rather have an EVO. It’s much more practical and the awd system is much better in my opinion. I like the Evo 9 mr edition. Those were true little race cars
I had 12 dsms 10 of em being awd 2g’s and two evo ix’s. Still have my Spyder gst rather have the dsm especially on high speeds on the track. My gsx was more stable at 160mph+ than my evos.
I had a 1997 GST 5-speed... loved it. Fun car to drive in town.
Do you every miss her?
@@RaitisRides Oh yes... I keep my eye open on the used market but it's rare to see one in good condition. That was a fun car to wring out through the gears without risking getting into too much trouble on the street... Can't do that so much with my RCF now. I also have a 1985 C4 Z51 Vette with 26K miles I enjoy driving but it's an auto... I miss shifting but traffic is also not what it used to be in our area like it was in 97. Not sure how long you have been in the Tampa Bay area, I was born here in 1970.
Eclipse had 4 generations. I fell in love with the 2G Eclipse. Still my favourite car out there. I now own a 4G 2007 Eclipse GT.
I had a 1st gen and a 3rd gen, and currently a 4th gen purchased used in 2020. Missed out on the 2nd gen, but absolutely love the 4th Gen GT. The sounds of the engine and exhaust note, well, you know!! Just so fun to drive!
That turbo flutter is straight eargasm!!
I could not agree with you more!
Until you realize that "flutter" is only a result of a poorly adjusted BoV and can actually cause damage to the turbocharger..
Something is wrong. That flutter is the turbo surging due to the DV not venting. Not a good noise to hear.
No its not, sadly. I've had two 2g eclipse GSTs, with the same valve. He's got a Greddy type-s valve painted red and it's screwed way too far into the "hard" setting. That valve isn't opening enough, and causing surge. I've experienced it myself with this same valve trying different settings. He lucky that turbo still spinning if it's the original. "Flutter" with that valve should only occur under low boost and low throttle conditions just from regular driving.
I had a 1997 2G GSX way back in high-school that was a hand me down from my dad. He bought it new, then gave it to me for my first car. Thing was a money pit, my dad had gone through 1 motor due to crank walk while he had it. Then I went through a motor and a transmission while I had it. They're fun and easy to mod but they are huge money pits, all DSMs are headaches and break down a lot lol. That car left me stranded so many times lol, ill never forget it lol. I ended up trading it in for a 98 VR4 3000gt a few years later. That car was amazing, but it too had its issues and back in the day, not many shops were willing to work on them due to how complex they were, aside from the dealership. So when the Evo X came out, I traded my VR4 3kgt in for it. But now, I wish I had held on to my VR4. Looking back, aside from their issues, I miss the 2 door JDM sport coupes, they will never make anything like them ever again.
Nice to see a UA-camr showing some followers’ cars. Class act Joe👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Mike! I really appreciate you saying that! We have a lot of subscribers that have great cars!
This style came out when I was a senior in HS and I loved it just as much then as I do today.
I am so glad that I could share it with you!
I had a 96 eclipse spider. Best driving experience in a car I have had. You can feel the feed back and feel like you are part of the car. I definitely miss it. It is truly a shame that they are so hard to find. Thanks for this review.
Thanks for letting me bring back some of those memories!
Two of my friends in Highschool had this and a GS-T and was lucky enough to ride in both which made me a DSM fan for life.
That is so cool Hunter! The Good Old days!
Cupholders were an after thought from the 70's-90's, but they always made sure you had multiple ashtrays lol
That is so very true Justin!
It had 2 cupholders originally.. the one that was referenced, and then there was an insert in the center console "where you can store twinkies". Most of those inserts were lost along the way, only the die-hard DSM lovers know they existed at this point.
Joe, You are the MAN, anyone who knows the 90's will appreciate the throwback. I got my license in 99 but learned to drive in 93 out in the middle of nowhere in an 87 Nissan sentra 5mt. Its crazy to think but, that car came factory with only a driver side rear view.. it feels like you're missing an ear. I have had many 90's Nissans mostly 240's and a few 300zx's(respectfully the 94-96 models) both N/A and TT and ill say the driver experience CANNOT be matched!!
"Brian Earl Spilner. Sounds like a serial killer. Is that what you are? Don't come around here again."
“You work for Harry right?”
Yeah, just started.
I love what you did there!
@@kevinnorris6558 AWESOME!
@@elykus793 LOVE IT!
My first car in Boston. Memories... man I loved that car. Thanks Joe! You review all the gems my guy!
I am so glad that I can reignite some of those memories!
Love these cars, I've owned mine for over 12 years and no plans of parting with it.
Same here! Lol. I will never sell mine.
Great review Joe, what a car. One recommendation as your channel grows, I think it would be really cool to implement something like Joe’s “Zonk Score” where you tally up the zonks for each car you review so we can compare cars in terms of their feature set and their shortcomings. In other words, the lower the “Zonk Score” the better the car. I think it would be a cool little element that would help set your channel apart even more from other car reviewers and increase watch time as viewers would be more interested to watch the videos till the end to find out the “Zonk Score.” Again, just a suggestion. Thanks for all you do. You are killing it!
That is a fantastic idea man! Thanks for the feedback! I am so glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family!
Thanks to Hunter for sharing it and thanks Joe for the “blast from my past “! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You are so right Larry! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
My brother said np!
That generation Eclipse GSX and Diamond Star platform mate Eagle Talon TSI was always my favorite by far. One of the best looking convertibles also. A design that was way before it's time.
I test drove the first gen Eclipse GSX back then what a machine
I agree with you!
I've been into the dsm scene for over 20 years now and can't get away. Tried once but came right back. Currently have a 1999 eclipse spyder I built and converted the styling to the 2gb talon and awd swapped it. I've owned this car for the last 10 years now and it still puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. Plus its fun being convertible and automatic cause people automatically call it a chick car until i put lengths on the instantly off the line. These are great cars when taken care of.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I currently have a 1990 Talon TSi, last car was a 92 TSi, I feel like i'm just getting started, I love them so much!!!
@@ryanweber5907 it becomes an addiction fast. Just be sure to take care of the car and it'll take care of you. No cheap ebay parts. Try to stick with oem parts for maintenance. Ill probably still own my current dsm when I'm 70 years old. So much time and money invested between the motor the trans and all the carbon fiber and widebody.
@@tsiawdspyder Yeah for sure, cheap parts is what gets ALOT of DSMers? in trouble, hence why EVERYONE thinks they are unreliable. Thanks for the advice and have fun man :-)
@@tsiawdspyder kinda gay to drive an automatic one
I had a black 1990 Eagle Talon AWD and I loved that car. It was super fast in its day and was the car that got me hooked on speed. I wish I still had it.
I totally miss those cars!
Drugs are bad.
My siblings and I own three eclipse and three 3000gts. Love the styling of the 90's.
You’re my favorite UA-camr every time I search a car you have a video about it Pls keep up the good work......
Thanks Ben! I appreciate your support!
Your welcome 😜
90’s Styling Simple and To The Point......I Miss It.😢
16g = 12's to 11's
20g = 11s to 10's
FP turbos = 10s and faster
Times based on tune, supporting mods and driver drag racing skills.
DSM vendors: Buschur Racing, Road Race Engineering, Shepherd Racing
DSM ruled the streets in the 90s embarrassing those slow Sn95s, new edge and catfish camaros, c5 corvettes
14b will get u in the 10’s too
@@michaelcook1433 yes but no. Average person in a street car? Nope. I'm on a 6262 trapping over 140, and it's a mid 10 second car still lol
I’ve ran a 6262 on a couple dsm's along with a holset hx 40. But my favorite was the fp black on my evo I had, record for a 14b is like 10.80 something but your right it’s not typical for it an don’t last but a couple passes
COACH J ~ I kinda miss the Eclipse, I remember how cool they looked back in the day, what's weird is anymore I hardly ever see any on the road. it's freaky how fast time goes by & how much cars & trucks can change in what seems so quickly. I like this report, it made me think of looking over a car with my dad. thanks - tony
I wish Mitsubishi would change their current direction!
Had a gsx back in the day with alot of mods.... I the good ol days
That is so awesome!
Come back. The tech today is wild compared to when I started with these things in 2006. I'm making around 700whp on stock ECU with ECMLink and E85. Fires first bump of the key and drives like a dream even with the Kelford 272 cams. Gotta love it.
Same but I sold it to my friend for his 350z
@@AWD_DSM_FTW I have a 1g and 2g only thing I would consider trading them for is an evo, but Im more of a dsm fan than an evo fan.
The removable face on the radios in our cars brings back memories Joseph. Nevertheless I can’t say that I miss them. I dated a couple of young ladies that owned a Mitsubishi Eclipse. They were very sporty. My parents never mentioned a magic room. Thank God!!! 🥴 Thanks Hunter for allowing Joe to take us down memory lane. Thank you Joe for bringing these older cars to us. 👍
These are awesome cars. For the young kids 90’s mitsubishi is amazing!
I totally agree with you!
Miss my 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX I had a white one with black interior, setting on 19-inch Racing Hart C5, Greddy Turbo Kit, Greddy intercooler, Greddy intercooler Piping kit, Greddy Type-S Blow off valve, Greddy Profec-B Boost Controller, Greddy Turbo Timer, Apexi afc, 3 Greddy 60mm gauges, HKS cam Gears Got that same HKS exhaust, RC 550cc injectors, Baer brake kit man those were the days it's been 17yrs sense i sold the car and not a day goes by i'm not thinking about that car, Thanks for the video dude really appreciate the memories of this car, Long live the DSM's
Oh man you had one hell of an Eclipse!
80s and 90s = real cars
2000-2010 = semi real cars
2010-2020 = high tech refrigerators on wheels
So very accurate 😮💨
Literally every generation said that about the next…. Old guys would say 60s cars the real ones and 80s n 90s cars tin cans… gen x kids will say like 2010-2020s were best cars and that 2040 cars are computers on wheels… it’s all just opinion seeing as technically newer cars al always better in just about every way…
My first car - 1999 Eclipse GS. I have so many good memories.
When Mitsubishi was good, unlike now with their ugly unreliable cars
Mitsubishi now is actually decently reliable. The problem is none of the vehicles they make are exciting or that premium.
@Based Shaud still daily driving my 94 GS with 185,000 miles
@Based Shaud yessir it is
I seen a Outlander Sport that was very interesting looking....it had a factory body kit but unfortunately it was a CVT.
Tell me about it!
Joe, I’m in the market for a 1998-2000 GSX and when I found you did a video on one three years ago I had to check it out. Love the channel man!
I like that! "It's not to transporting your bodies, it's to moving your soul with this car".
I was a fan of this channel because I was looking for a daily. Now you’re featuring the car that I’m currently building as well.. this is my new favorite UA-cam channel. Greetings from soflo 😁
I keep thinking you’re going to run out of cars to review with these daily releases! But thank you
No way Nati! There are tons more to come!
I have a white 99 Eclipse OZ rally edition. Its awesome to see you review a 2gb Eclipse especially the big boy GSX! These cars are rare gems nowadays. You dont see them on the road, almost all of the 2g Eclipses have been run to the ground
Damnnnnnn! Only YOutuber to actually review this beast! If you can get your hand on the best GT car of the 90s, the 3000GT VR-4! Absolutely iconic!
Thanks Steve! I will keep working on tracking down a 3000GT VR-4
If you are ever in N.C. I’d love for you to review my 92 stealth RT turbo if you can’t find that 3kgt
The one with the pop ups. It's got the best features and technology. Like active Aero and such.. later years, they just stripped featured one after another..
I'd love to see someone track down and review a 3000GT VR-4 Spyder. Talk about a rare find nowadays..
Red 93 VR-4 was my daily for years back in the day. Nothing else like it. Way ahead of its time. Also one of the worst engineered vehicles ever in terms of ease of access to fix...well, almost anything.
This is so great that you are doing this video on the DSM. Thank you too much, I watch most of your videos with my son.
Nice one Joe........didn't know much about the Eclipse, but now I do!!!!! Love the wing, like you say, reminds of the mk 4 Supra. Thanks to Hunter and thanks to you and the team for bringing this to us!
Thanks for showing Hunter some love!
I have a 97 GST which is a 4G63T font wheel drive. Its a great a car, my grandfather bought it back in 1997 and saved it for me in from 2001 to 2014 that I was able to drive. I wouldn't sell it for anything in this world.
Yours looks great Hunter!
Love this car. Don’t love the steering wheel. But all the other upgrades are very tastefully done.
9.99/10.
I feel your pain on the wheel! Thanks for sharing your input on this Eclipse!
They should have put a low rider chain wheel on
If I close my eyes and turn the volume up, I'd swear that "Fast and the Furious," was playing in the background. Nice build Hunter. Thanks for the memories.
My brother said thanks!
@@nolan.8677
Tell him I said you're welcome. 😂
WB Wayne 😂😂😂
I love my 95 GSX. Durango Copper orange! 530 awhp makes it a blast to drive and track
Oh wow! That is a beast!
Ive always dreamed of having a Durango pearl 2g lol
@@ThatMaximaKid they are hard to find but man do they look good
Used to own a 90 and 95 Talon Tsi awd. Miss those days. Also an 05 Evo. Been into Mitsubishi and DSMs since 2000. Never knew there were 3 generations of DSM.
I know how you feel!
I had a friend who had one of these, 25 years later he tells me how much he loved it. I am into the sleeper look, so I liked the Galant VR-4. I tried to find one in the late 90's, but couldn't find a good one.
Thanks for letting me share this one with you Martin!
I have a 91 glant vr4 for sale .
Sleeper look. = FORD SHO
AWESOME REVIEW!!!!! DEFINITELY wouldn’t mind seeing more content like this!!!
Thanks Todd! I will keep bringing it!
Super clean. Well done to the owner.
Thanks for saying that Gareth! Hunter is a great guy!
Indeed! Him and I wash it 24/7
I just love the simplicity of 90s and early 00s cars no fancy tech to interrupt what truly matters, and that is the drive
YOU FORGOT TO MENTION that this is the VERY FIRST CAR that PAUL WALKER APPEARED WITH IN THE VERY VERY FIRST "THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS" MOVIE back in 2001.
R.i.p. Paul Walker.
Not a GSX though!
@@jamaisvu2664 As long as it is a 2nd gen Eclipse from year 95-99.. Doesn't matter if it's a GSX, GST, RS, GS... Paul Walker's Eclipse from the movie is called "1995 Eclipse GSX turbo"..< -- unknown to be a front wheel drive or AWD/4WD.....Yet, it has 97 OEM headlights, and the engine is not even a 4G63 like this one.. Also the original Owner of that Eclipse hero 1 car was John Lapid who had an interview on one of Craig Lieberman's video that the car is a 96 Eclipse powered by a 420a engine.
It’s not an Eclipse without the 4G63. It’s a FWD turd-bucket
I owned the GS-T, but always wanted the awd gsx! Awesome car and video RR
Thanks Emmanuel for letting me share it with you!
Something even more rare...Last week I saw a sister (twin) to the Eclipse, an Eagle Talon!
Those are super rare!
I had one of those. TSi AWD auto transmission. Best setup for them.
Nice! Hahaha I thought you were going to mention the another forgotten Mitsu.... the Starion haha!
I love this video, I’m in high school Rn and this is my dream car I just hope when I’m older there not to rare and the laws in Ca loosen up.
Amazing video thank you 😁
It’s really sad that Mitsubishi doesn’t make any fun cars anymore. I remember having a 2000 Galant and modding the heck out of it; it was super fun. I really like the sound this eclipse is making every time Joe is changing gears.
I totally feel your pain!
Check out the Audi TT - AWD turbo can be had with manual trans, and cheap too. Easy to modify as well. It basically took on the role of cheap turbo AWD import car (and a 4cyl too) when the 3g eclipse turned the namesake into a glorified economy car by abandoning AWD and forced induction
You have any videos of the galant? I'd love to see it :D
@@SataniaMcDowel i wish i did! Back then I didn’t think about pictures or videos :(
@@darktatsu2894 awww I understand :3
90’s had such great cars, there was always some manufacturer coming out with a vehicle I desperately wanted. Now I’m older and well established and able to buy, but rarely does such a car appear anymore.
You are so right about that!
I leased a ‘95 and ‘98 GST and they were a blast to drive. 👍🏻
I totally agree!
Great review, brings back a lot of memories. These are very rare since many were destroyed during the F&F era .
Notification squadd 🤙🏻 Another JDM legend on Raiti's Rides! Let's go!
Oh yeah! ON THROTTLE!
I originally found you looking up videos on WRX and STi. Before I checked out your channel, it seemed you were really, really into those cars ... then after visiting your uploads; you just work your @$$ off. Hat off to you sir, you take this channel very seriously!
now having watched this video, it is a time machine; and my nostalgia is rose tinted, reality is cars today are much nicer inside. I'll take a VA WRX, but I appreciate the video as I almost bought a GSX but got a Spyder GS-T instead because I was young, dumb, and taking friends to west coast FL beaches :p
Another point to be made; I used to think the GSX wing was HUGE, but I thought it fit the car; now compared to the STi wing? It is tiny! These things are hard to find, I'd probably pick one up if the price was right, would be fun in WI snow. They were SOLID cars to drive. Planted. I was an idiot and went 145 in the convertible and it felt like it was on rails, with the top down ... on my way to a driver's class to not get points on my license for a speeding ticket I wasn't actually speeding for; the irony lol.
For all the kids out there:
1. Stop removing safety devices like airbags on a street car.
2. Stop venting to atmosphere on a MAF configuration.
Thanks for sharing those advisories.
@@RaitisRides if your not running speed density the computer freaks out running maf and venting to atmosphere
epoxeclipse thankfully it’s still on the safe side with the car going rich between shifts instead of lean. Silver lining I guess, but yeah definitely hurting performance, fuel economy, and the computers ability to learn the fuel trims 🤦♂️
Raitis ride king of the car reviewer you always amaze me of your good reviews of every car..
Thanks man for letting me share my car passion with you!
@@RaitisRides ralliart lancer next please
Favorite generation
I am so glad that you like this one.
Thanks for the video. I have a 1995 Eclipse GSX which I have owned since 1999. That is 23 years and going...
absolutely love these cars. to bad they are impossible to find all together !
You are so very right!
I had a 93 Plymouth Lazer that was the same as the Mitsubishi Eclipse, then I bought a 96 base Eclipse and was able to trade it for a new 97 Eclipse RS in Cayenne red. I really wanted the GSX but couldn’t afford it at the time but that 97 was one of my most favorite cars I’ve ever owned. I now have a 2018 Kia Stinger and it reminds me of that Eclipse that was so much fun to drive.
Thanks for sharing that great experience!
Thank you for the awesome reviews, I look forward to them!
There is no bad profile when looking at this car. So gorgeous 😍
You are so very right!
Makes me really miss my DSM, it still looks good today.👌 The 4g63 in that car has so much potential. These reviews are awesome!👍🏼
They came out in 89” there was also 4 generations.
Thanks for the info.
Miss my ‘96… Mitsubishi used to have some great cars. Love the feel. I also had the EVO 8 when it came stateside.
It has aged so well.... I would get rid of one of my VWs for one of these and i don't type that lightly.
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
@@RaitisRides You're welcome.....and I do Thank you as well.
I remember that when Mitsubishi Eclipse GX came out my brother had got it he was the first person to get it in Houston. He had got this car and it was stick shift and I couldn’t drive it. Every time my brother went to sleep I sneaked out his car and learned how to drive stick shift. Well burned his clutch out in a month but learned. Didn’t have drivers license because I was under age. I flexed in the neighborhoods to my friends. Good memories!
I love these cars although Everyone in here saying JDM and wonderful Japanese design are WRONG. These were DSM cars. These cars were never in Japan. These cars were Dymler Chrysler cars. Mitsubishi and Dymler Chrysler teamed up to produce these cars. The Eagle Talon and the Eclipse were the same car (no surprise) they even took the 3000 GT which was a Japanese spec car aka the Mitsubishi GTO and made it into the Dodge Stealth. But the Eclipse was never in Japan.
These cars are DSM but they were also sold by special order in Japan at a place called Car plaza
Still Japanese designed. Most “jdm” cars are not jdm now. American and European factories produce the majority of Japanese cars. Jdm really is just a catch all for the logos now.
The are considered jdm because the engine and transmissions were first shipped from Japan and later were made here in the US, but all the original design is from Japan itself
Plymouth laser
That exhaust note is great! Not fart canny. Super clean!! Nice build.
Amazing build, just so tastefully done. But, I mean, no one ever admits it, I guess they just like to say DSM, but come on, a turbo 4g6 awd, it's our Evo. And tbh, as a WRX guy, a 2 door Evo is waaaay better looking than a 2 door WRX.
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
Brings back memories of my 91 Eagle Talon GST (2-wheel drive turbo). Fun car except for the turbo lag which made normal driving sluggish. Turbos have come a long way since then.
Those were the good old days!
Man I miss my DSM. Never should of gotten rid of it.
I know how you fee!
Same way I feel about my gts it went thru a lot tho
Biggest mistake. These cars are timeless beauty. But just like other car maintenance first before performance parts. Cant find a decent gsx. I wish mitsu will bring on production line again with 2jz engine lol.
That gear changing is incredible it tilts the camera on the windshield 😂 amazing power
It was a blast to drive!
@@RaitisRides It sure is. Thanks for the on throttle experience!
I love the eclipse gsx great great car , I have 2
Nice garage!
I have a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The 4G 64 automatic right now but I have the 4G 63 and the 5-speed transmission in my garage just not sure how different the wiring harness is going to be. But yeah these are awesome cars I also have a 97 Honda Civic. You do get a feeling of peace when you're driving these cars!! They make me happy ❤
I had one of these in 97 with the fattest exhaust pipe lol
That was how it was done back then!
That car sounds incredible! put a smile on my face for sure.
I have an Evo X but still would like to get an Eclipse GSX or 3000 GT someday when I get rich. Hopefully... 🤣🤣🤣
I know how you feel!
I sold my 97 GST spyder 2 years ago☹️, such an underrated car👌🏾
I'm sorry about that.
Do you miss it Peter!
Raiti's Rides yes I definitely do!
The car is very nice 👍
I am so glad that you liked this one.
aww this brings back memories TY!!! ... owned couple these 1 and 2 g dsms before glad to see some are still around
What?! Not being able to id an Eclipse? What's this world coming to??
Tell me about it!
I remember these cars. Mitsubishi made the AWD version called the GS-X and Turbo model GS-T. Was inspired by the JDM model FTO. Joe I'll have you feature my RX-7 on day coming from Cali! Fantastic review! Thanks for this one.
Stutututututu.....😍😍😍
Oh yeah!
I had a clean white 97 GSX. TRE stg 2 trans, FP Green.... thing was sick. Sold it and got an Evo. Miss you buddy. :(
Cool! I know this car! I have seen this car!
That is so awesome Langston!
It's admirable how often you upload.
Thank you for saying that! You guys deserve the best!