2006 eclipse encounter

[lamehonda]

Even with a turbo, the new eclipse is going to always have a major problem-FWD

[clawhammer]

Originally Posted by lamehonda

Even with a turbo, the new eclipse is going to always have a major problem-FWD

Does Mitsubishi have any plans for releasing an AWD version of the Eclipse?

[qr25sentra]

an awd twin turbo would be sick.. i would get one just to piss this kid off.

[Sticky]

Originally Posted by qr25sentra

an awd twin turbo would be sick.. i would get one just to piss this kid off.

Maybe they could call it the eclipse vr4.

[lamehonda]

I don't know if the will AWD it, i'm still trying to figure I why they didn't do it already. It probably would have murdered all EVO sales<not that that would matter to them.

[Elk]

Originally Posted by TatII

stock for stock, this is honestly the best eclipses hands down, and no one can deny its speed.

It’s the fastest, but it’s not hands down the best. It would have to be the fastest and the best handling to be hands down the best. I know the gen 2 and I think the gen 1 both outhandle it.

Mod for mod the gen 2 GSX it still the best Eclipse.

Originally Posted by TatII

and can run with the LS1 powered GTO's

No it can’t. Eclipse GTO

It can run with the Grand Prix GXP.

[qr25sentra]

^ hell yea!

[thecackster]

Originally Posted by Elk

It’s the fastest, but it’s not hands down the best. It would have to be the fastest and the best handling to be hands down the best. I know the gen 2 and I think the gen 1 both outhandle it.

Mod for mod the gen 2 GSX it still the best Eclipse.


No it can’t. Eclipse GTO

It can run with the Grand Prix GXP.

[Sticky]

I've seen a GSX (obviously modded) run with a 450hp supercharged LS1. I actually wanted one for awhile but my dad said no cause Mitsu is having business troubles.

[lamehonda]

Yeah, but a GSX isn't under warranty anymore anyway. <I don't know why anyone would want a non AWD eclipse.

[TatII]

that is actually the fastest time and trap speed i ever saw for a ls1 gto.

[Elk]

Well Inside Line’s test of the 04' GTO showed a 5.5 sec 0-60 and a 14 sec 1/4 mile, but there test of the 06' Eclipse showed a 6.8 sec 0-60 and a 14.9 1/4 mile.

The 04' GTO is a 3700 lbs 350 HP RWD car.
The 06' Eclipse is a 3500 lbs 260 HP FWD car.

There is no way the Eclipse can keep up. If the new Eclipse was light like 1 & 2 gen it would be neck and neck with the GTO, but Mitsubishi decided to build a tank.

[qr25sentra]

im sorry but no way in hell the eclipse only runs a 14.9, try about a 14.2 at 103.

this kid is tellin everyone he hung with me while he was in 5th gear. at 40 mph that is complete bull shit..

he was in 4th and i was low rpms in 2 at about 3k ...then i pulled 2 cars at the top of my 2nd which is 65. sorry but this kid is gonna get slapped.

[-Josh-]

Location location location...we've all seen them run different times at different places. So i think we can safely say that an 04 Goat will run between 13.5-14.0 depending on location and conditions and a new clipse will run between 14.2-14.7.... Now honestly, who cares unless you own either of these cars?

[TypeS]

Originally Posted by Z28Josh

Location location location...we've all seen them run different times at different places. So i think we can safely say that an 04 Goat will run between 13.5-14.0 depending on location and conditions and a new clipse will run between 14.2-14.7.... Now honestly, who cares unless you own either of these cars?

I agree. I wanna see an Eclipse trap 103 mph! The GTO makes about 40 whp more than an Eclipse does at the crank. There's no way a couple of hundred lbs will make up for that.