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Topic #41227 52 posts Started by devilsden97
boosted_K2
#31
ahh i read your post wrong. thats interesting... the reason i was skeptical is because japans policy on imported vehicles... basically they dont do it, this case is a bit odd.
Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them allNo but I don't buy itLike anything you do, as anyone you areCause I'm...Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial
saleeka
#32
/\ ahh n/m.

This post has been edited by saleeka: Sep 19, 2006 - 1:40 PM
Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driverCar #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03
Bitter
#34
mazda speed mazda6i

direct fuel injection > port fuel injection.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
Bitter
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reguardless im sick of so much misinformation going around on the board... and as far as DSMs being imported to japan this is the first ive heard of that, do you know what the production number was that was sent over there? or was it more of a private endevor?



I'll link you up to a russian website that has a decent amount of info on JDM market models in terms of chassis codes, trim levels, and engine data. From what I know about the Eclipse in Japan, all were left hand drive, and officially imported by Mitsubishi. First Gens were either the DOHC GS or the GSR 4 (like our GSX). Second gens were unique to japan in that they had no trim level but all had the Turbo 4G with 220 PS and FWD. The second gen was marketed above the FTO at this point, a kind of bridge between that car and the GTO. Both first and second gens have amber rear turn signals, and fender mounted side marker lights. Also, I've seen JDM sales brochures for the second and third generation eclipse spyders, but I have never been able to track down any solid information on them, so they might not have been imported via Mitsubishi Motors Japan... Thats the extend of what I personally know about the cars...

Japanese Eclipse Info

some 3rd gen eclipses were imported, I WAS AT THE FACTORY the day they were taking some PR shots for the Japanese release. they were taking over about 500 of them and coverting them to RHD and adding some shownogo mods to make them look pretty. they were planning on selling them way above MSRP because they would be the only 500 3rd gens in the country. who knows what really became of it, but the japanese guys snapping pics were drooling over some of the cars. i was talking to the MMNA japanese liasion, which is how i came to learn this, i think his name was Bob Ford, but i dont know if he still works for mitsu, they cut and hire pretty regularly.
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
creamed_corn
#36
How could anyone on this board care about DSM's enough to carry on a debate this long.

This should've ended at "DSM's are gay" with everyone agreeing and the topic at hand carrying on.
95sweetness
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How could anyone on this board care about DSM's enough to carry on a debate this long.

This should've ended at "DSM's are gay" with everyone agreeing and the topic at hand carrying on.


that is a verry ignorant post....he is asking which car to get..so we are putting our views into things and helping him decide which should be his next car...how bout you stay out of it and dont fill this section with that bs
Bitter
#38
3rd gen was in no way a DSM laugh.gif
2000 Celica GTS 'slowest gts evar'1998 Mazda 626 FS-DE/CD4-E
creamed_corn
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How could anyone on this board care about DSM's enough to carry on a debate this long.

This should've ended at "DSM's are gay" with everyone agreeing and the topic at hand carrying on.


that is a verry ignorant post....he is asking which car to get..so we are putting our views into things and helping him decide which should be his next car...how bout you stay out of it and dont fill this section with that bs


Uh, no he's not. He's asking which one we would choose. Go re-read. That and I bet that there's only maybe a dozen people on this board that could afford any of those cars (much less insure them).
sinner96ST
#40
Evo, simply because you don't see as many of them on the road as the STI's.

All this talk about price, modding, etc... doesn't matter to me, I see at least a *dozen* wrx's on the road for every 10 miles that I'm driving. This doesn't make them any less of a decent car, but I'd like to have something fairly unique & rare.

And yeah, stop arguing about DSM's & whatnot, the argument is pointless, unless you're planning on purchasing a Talon or an Eclipse.
hitcachi
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And yeah, stop arguing about DSM's & whatnot, the argument is pointless, unless you're planning on purchasing a Talon or an Eclipse.

Sorry sinner, but this is directed not really at you, just some other people. The arguement is not pointless. There is some very good information being posted up about the importing of DSM's and some history of them. Those of us that actually have a passion for cars and it reaches beyond of the tiny, barley significant grasp of the 6gc, can apprecaite these things.
Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
boosted_K2
#42
granted this got off the original topic, but its much more relevent and USEFUL information that we have been bantering back and forth with when compared to "DSMs are gay" and the typical replies these type of threads recieve. i like this car because i have an irrational bias yadda yadda... i completely agree with hitcachi
Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them allNo but I don't buy itLike anything you do, as anyone you areCause I'm...Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial
sinner96ST
#43
yeah i suppose the spread of information is good a good thing, but people should learn the difference between an argument and a heated debate. some people forget and usually wind up crossing the line.

i always try to keep it civil.
saleeka
#44
I'm really supprised that considering how much more livable the 6 is, almost nobody has chosen it... I'd much rather have the Mazdaspeed if it were my only car- best balance of space, style, prestige, and speed imo... If it was strictly weekend toy, however, the Evo is pretty f'in hardcore...
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TomPoz
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you guys might be intrested in this. i would rather have a P2

-RTC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0hDqlASKHc

Cool, but actually you can't buy one. kindasad.gif
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robdrummer
#47
well not yet, prodive is looking for an independant company to manufacture and sell it.

-RTC
devilsden97
#48
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you guys might be intrested in this. i would rather have a P2

-RTC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0hDqlASKHc


and at 40,000 pounds it puts at just over $60000, way above the other 3 cars.
KawiLove
boosted_K2
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I'm really supprised that considering how much more livable the 6 is, almost nobody has chosen it... I'd much rather have the Mazdaspeed if it were my only car- best balance of space, style, prestige, and speed imo... If it was strictly weekend toy, however, the Evo is pretty f'in hardcore...



usually when people dream about buying a vehicle they dont dream practically or rationally... usually the thought is "well id just get this one and id keep my current car as a daily driver" so practicality is usually a moot point when you are dreaming wink.gif the other thought is the STi and EVO are pretty practical rides the only negative is their harsh ride, most of us are used to extremely harsh rides with modified suspensions and such so it doesnt matter too much.
Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them allNo but I don't buy itLike anything you do, as anyone you areCause I'm...Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial
Killswitch
#51
Then again if you watch the whole video you'll be disappointed
celicast3sgte
#52
evo9 MR has by far the best response to tuning and building power. i roll with a 400whp evo9 (on stock turbo). and a 05' STi (just starting to mod). the evo will hook up in any condition and if you know how to drive. you can throw that awd into a corner slide sideways if u choose or hook up and jump out of the turns. its a drivers car for sure.
94' ST Coupe - 5sfe Motor swap and brake swap.
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