What gives w/ these Eclipses??
#1
What gives w/ these Eclipses??
In the last week, I've lost to 2 different Mitsu Eclipses going North up from Bethesda on I-495-->I-95. Both times were between 1-2AM.
First one about 4 days ago, was the lastest style Convertible
V-6 "spyder". He was playing w/ an integra as I pulled up on him. He saw me, and the Elcipse took off after me leaving the poor integra far behind. I stayed ahead of him by a car langth until about 120, at which point he started pulling on me slowly...my car wouldn't pull hard at all after 130, and he just crept up slowly until he was ahead. We exited on 175 and got stopped at the light at the end of the ramp. We chatted and he said he was suprised that the Maxima could get up and go like that, said he was worried for a bit, and asked if I was stock (yes), and jokingly said that the Integra probably was still miles back down the road playing catch-up.
Last night, same part of road, this time a previous gen. eclipse (no markings to indicate it was a GS-T or anything)...similar deal, we take off, I overtake him at about 95 and gain 2 cars by the time I hit 130. Then the same damn thing happens as the last time, but a LOT more dramatic. He very suddenly gets some "oomph" and just leaves me in the dust...he must have gone from 125 to 150 in a few seconds easily judging by the way he pulled by me. I hit 140, and he was still pulling farther ahead. Should he have pulled that hard from me? I think he was spraying. Maybe? I don't know...are they that fast at the higher speeds? I thought they had a limiter...obviously not.
First one about 4 days ago, was the lastest style Convertible
V-6 "spyder". He was playing w/ an integra as I pulled up on him. He saw me, and the Elcipse took off after me leaving the poor integra far behind. I stayed ahead of him by a car langth until about 120, at which point he started pulling on me slowly...my car wouldn't pull hard at all after 130, and he just crept up slowly until he was ahead. We exited on 175 and got stopped at the light at the end of the ramp. We chatted and he said he was suprised that the Maxima could get up and go like that, said he was worried for a bit, and asked if I was stock (yes), and jokingly said that the Integra probably was still miles back down the road playing catch-up.
Last night, same part of road, this time a previous gen. eclipse (no markings to indicate it was a GS-T or anything)...similar deal, we take off, I overtake him at about 95 and gain 2 cars by the time I hit 130. Then the same damn thing happens as the last time, but a LOT more dramatic. He very suddenly gets some "oomph" and just leaves me in the dust...he must have gone from 125 to 150 in a few seconds easily judging by the way he pulled by me. I hit 140, and he was still pulling farther ahead. Should he have pulled that hard from me? I think he was spraying. Maybe? I don't know...are they that fast at the higher speeds? I thought they had a limiter...obviously not.
#2
first you have a auto, if you had a 5 speed it would be a little different. Autos are just slower up top. Get some mods it might help(y pipe). The new generation eclipse is slow. the older ones where the real fast ones. With the awd and the 210hp turbo engine it was a nice pocket rocket. Too bad they are made crappy. Just keep on adding stuff and one day you will go 160 and wrap around a tree
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A Turbo decent mods should beat a stock 5spd and auto everytime. the non turbos are slow as hell. The new V6s will get smoked by a 5spd, but still pull 6.9 0-60s so the autos will have problems.
dsm owners soup they're cars up ALOT (sometimes) and with awd they have a big advantage over us.
yes I admit i laugh at the majority of them because they pull 10 second 0-60s with the stock NA engine and auto... but I KNOW i'll have that smile wiped off my face someday soon.
dsm owners soup they're cars up ALOT (sometimes) and with awd they have a big advantage over us.
yes I admit i laugh at the majority of them because they pull 10 second 0-60s with the stock NA engine and auto... but I KNOW i'll have that smile wiped off my face someday soon.
#9
Well.......
for you MD(in Mo County) guys watch out for this one white GSX! its white, with rims and exhaust, CB hood and FMIC. I'm not gonna get into detail, but I saw him at Cap this summer....low 12's, well over 400+ hp, man he took me and my friend for a ride and we almost got whiplash! don't sleep on those Eclipses!
#10
I think it would be more even if you had a y-pipe... but you still won't pull like a 5 speed on the top end.
and I hope that I never lose to a new eclipse... they are UGLY... but I do have repsect for the older ones - even if a lot of their drivers are a-holes to owners of anything else.
and I hope that I never lose to a new eclipse... they are UGLY... but I do have repsect for the older ones - even if a lot of their drivers are a-holes to owners of anything else.
#11
Originally posted by theblue
I think it would be more even if you had a y-pipe... but you still won't pull like a 5 speed on the top end.
and I hope that I never lose to a new eclipse... they are UGLY... but I do have repsect for the older ones - even if a lot of their drivers are a-holes to owners of anything else.
I think it would be more even if you had a y-pipe... but you still won't pull like a 5 speed on the top end.
and I hope that I never lose to a new eclipse... they are UGLY... but I do have repsect for the older ones - even if a lot of their drivers are a-holes to owners of anything else.
#13
Originally posted by 92ZexMaximaSE
Have you raced him on the bottle? If so, did you win and by how much? I have never raced a GS-T or GSX, yet.
Have you raced him on the bottle? If so, did you win and by how much? I have never raced a GS-T or GSX, yet.
#14
Re: Hmmm.
Originally posted by Washington DC Maxima
I haven't lost to one yet but I've never raced one above 120. Maybe the DC crew should stake out 495 in MO county and get his a$$ for you#;>)
I haven't lost to one yet but I've never raced one above 120. Maybe the DC crew should stake out 495 in MO county and get his a$$ for you#;>)
hehehe...it seems like every time I buzz around the beltway in the middle of the night, I can find someone to pick on. that would be funny though.
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Re: there's so many cops in this area
Originally posted by speednsound007
Anybody who drives like that is crazy. I see a speed trap at LEAST every other day around here...do you guys have a crucial amount of tickets? One here. Trying to keep that as it.
PJ
Anybody who drives like that is crazy. I see a speed trap at LEAST every other day around here...do you guys have a crucial amount of tickets? One here. Trying to keep that as it.
PJ
#17
Re: there's so many cops in this area
0 points here.. The most points I've had during any year is 1. I don't see many speed traps on 495.
Originally posted by speednsound007
Anybody who drives like that is crazy. I see a speed trap at LEAST every other day around here...do you guys have a crucial amount of tickets? One here. Trying to keep that as it.
PJ
Anybody who drives like that is crazy. I see a speed trap at LEAST every other day around here...do you guys have a crucial amount of tickets? One here. Trying to keep that as it.
PJ
#24
LOL!!
I did that once from Bmore to 495. Did you know @100 + it only takes 30mins from the tunnel? LOL.. I was younger then.
Originally posted by black019
just think how fun it would be to race on the bw parkway if it werent for all the cops...
just think how fun it would be to race on the bw parkway if it werent for all the cops...
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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
then he needs some driving lessons.
then he needs some driving lessons.
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I hate to take sides or anything but before i owned my 99 Max. I had a 90 Laser (T/E/L). Stock, they arent anythign to really worry about but if they have basic mods & upped the boost, good luck. It doesnt take much for them to go 13's. Granted, they are fast but i dont feel they are reliable one bit. That is why i did end up sellin mine. That and the fact that the tranny dropped 3 times in 6 months.
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Originally posted by MaxedOut97SE
Sure, but after that, wanna compare quality and refinement?
Sure, but after that, wanna compare quality and refinement?
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Originally posted by turbolover2
Quality? Sure. Refinement? OK, ya got me on that. But thats not what you said, you said they werent fast. And I want raw power, not refinement, for my fast car. The reason I am now looking for a Maxima is so I can relax in a car. The reason Im keeping my Eclipse is so I can go fast.
Quality? Sure. Refinement? OK, ya got me on that. But thats not what you said, you said they werent fast. And I want raw power, not refinement, for my fast car. The reason I am now looking for a Maxima is so I can relax in a car. The reason Im keeping my Eclipse is so I can go fast.
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No, he said he would lose.
Maximas and Eclipse are two different types of cars. They really shouldnt be compared. Maximas are luxurious sedans, while Eclipses are sports cars. Stock against stock, the newer Maximas are about just as fast a turbo DSM, but I dont know anyone who still has a stock turbo DSM. DSMs really show their power when you start modding them, thats where they shine. Who cares what they do stock, cause anyone thats into cars (luxury, sports, or whatever) doesnt leave their car stock for long.
Im not trying to start a fight guys, Im just defending my car.
Maximas and Eclipse are two different types of cars. They really shouldnt be compared. Maximas are luxurious sedans, while Eclipses are sports cars. Stock against stock, the newer Maximas are about just as fast a turbo DSM, but I dont know anyone who still has a stock turbo DSM. DSMs really show their power when you start modding them, thats where they shine. Who cares what they do stock, cause anyone thats into cars (luxury, sports, or whatever) doesnt leave their car stock for long.
Im not trying to start a fight guys, Im just defending my car.