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New Guy Introduction #440214 May 27, 2015 08:36 pm UTC May 27, 2015 08:36 pm UTC
Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg R Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation
Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation R Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg	Hey Guys! Ryan here, Pretty new to the DSM scene. I've had my 98 Eclipse for a few years now, maybe put 1500 KMS on it since I bought it. Been slowly getting it up and running right by doing all the preventative maint. Just recently started working on it again after letting it sit for a year - so ill have lots of questions to fire at you guys.. Recently moved to Calgary from Edmonton so if there's any fellow Calgarians here, id really be interested in talking with you guys. Later, Ryan

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440215 May 27, 2015 09:11 pm UTC May 27, 2015 09:11 pm UTC
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,874 Los Angeles, California Alex Akachinskiy Insane Member
Alex Akachinskiy Insane Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,874 Los Angeles, California	Originally Posted by Ryan Prokopetz Hey Guys! Ryan here, Pretty new to the DSM scene. I've had my 98 Eclipse for a few years now, maybe put 1500 KMS on it since I bought it. Been slowly getting it up and running right by doing all the preventative maint. Just recently started working on it again after letting it sit for a year - so ill have lots of questions to fire at you guys.. Recently moved to Calgary from Edmonton so if there's any fellow Calgarians here, id really be interested in talking with you guys. Later, Ryan Welcome Ryan, Post some pics of your ride 1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 1999 Eclipse GST 5sp swap 1991 3000GT VR-4

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440216 May 27, 2015 09:15 pm UTC May 27, 2015 09:15 pm UTC
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 9,968 Caledon, Ontario, Canada Bryan Lawrence Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Bryan Lawrence Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 9,968 Caledon, Ontario, Canada	Welcome Ryan, +1 on the pictures! "Old Blue" 91 Talon TSi AWD "Super Enthusiast" 91 Talon TSi AWD Checkout DSMFAQ.com!

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440218 May 27, 2015 09:53 pm UTC May 27, 2015 09:53 pm UTC
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON	Welcome to the board! Lots of knowledgeable and active members here. So don't be shy! + 3 on pics. '99 GSX GT35R '03 CBR 600RR

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440221 May 27, 2015 10:02 pm UTC May 27, 2015 10:02 pm UTC
Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg R Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation
Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation R Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg	[img:center][/img] Last edited by Ryan Prokopetz; May 27, 2015 10:07 pm UTC.

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Mike Eng] #440222 May 27, 2015 10:14 pm UTC May 27, 2015 10:14 pm UTC
Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg R Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation
Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation R Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg	So when I bought it, there was this hideous body kit on it so the first thing I did was find a stock rear bumper at the pick n pull and ordered a new bumper & headlights (black), the picture as you can see, shows the stock unpainted front bumper on because I couldn't wait to get that POS off.. the side skirts are still on, and need to go.. it appears that the stock ones are underneath (And I sure hope so, or else I will have to try and find em) It was originally red, now black and in dire need of new paint. My primary focus has been on the mechanical though, because like Ricky Bobby - I just wanna go fast.

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440224 May 27, 2015 10:20 pm UTC May 27, 2015 10:20 pm UTC
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,055 Stanstead, Quebec Jason Drew Insane Member
Jason Drew Insane Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,055 Stanstead, Quebec	Welcome Ryan! 1997 Eclipse GST - AWD swapped - TPC - GT Spec powered 2023 - 9.63 - 145mph

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440225 May 27, 2015 10:21 pm UTC May 27, 2015 10:21 pm UTC
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON	Well.. It looks like it was cared for..at least. I mean lots of DSM's have made their way to the crusher by now. Any engine bay pics? Mods? '99 GSX GT35R '03 CBR 600RR

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440226 May 27, 2015 10:30 pm UTC May 27, 2015 10:30 pm UTC
Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 7,503 Trenton, On, Canada. Ghislain Goudreau Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Ghislain Goudreau Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 7,503 Trenton, On, Canada.	Welcome to the Club. Ghislain Rouge!!!

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Mike Eng] #440230 May 27, 2015 10:51 pm UTC May 27, 2015 10:51 pm UTC
Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg R Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation
Ryan Prokopetz OP Newbie on Probation R Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 15 Winnipeg	Originally Posted by Mike Eng Well.. It looks like it was cared for..at least. I mean lots of DSM's have made their way to the crusher by now. Any engine bay pics? Mods? Thanks for all the welcome messages guys!! The previous owner did manage to keep it from the crusher, but I don't think he took very good care of it judging by the condition it was in when I first got it. Im pretty sure the condition I found it in is pretty close to crusher condition. What saved it is the fact that ive been in love with these cars since I was young and ALWAYS wanted one.. Hoping that with everyone's knowledge and expertise, I can bring it back to its former glory and perhaps even better mwahhaaha When I bought it, the head gasket was leaking and the guy had removed the cat back exhaust that he had on it previously and just left it.. Other than that it was pretty stock with the exception of some tein lowering springs and bilsteins. I immediately had the top end rebuilt (didn't feel confident enough to do it myself) and replaced the water pump, belts..everything. replaced valve cover (old one cracked), new plugs, wires.. Got it back on the road and my slave sh!t the bed. So that needed replacing. THEN, the stock turbo went on me.. Its been sitting since. I had also installed megan racing coilovers and the 19" tsw nurbergring wheels.. strut bars.. Today, where im at with things, I have found a evo1 16g turbo and bought a punishment racing fmic from ziggy. Still need the remaining supporting mods to get it back up and running. Last edited by Ryan Prokopetz; May 27, 2015 10:57 pm UTC.

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440232 May 28, 2015 12:00 am UTC May 28, 2015 12:00 am UTC
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,607 Brampton, Ontario Guillaume Berton Insane Member
Guillaume Berton Insane Member Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,607 Brampton, Ontario	Welcome! "Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."

Re: New Guy Introduction [Re: Ryan Prokopetz] #440233 May 28, 2015 02:38 am UTC May 28, 2015 02:38 am UTC
Joined: Sep 1998 Posts: 6,079 Mississauga, Ontario J Jeff Mitchell Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Jeff Mitchell Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands J Joined: Sep 1998 Posts: 6,079 Mississauga, Ontario	Welcome! Not crazy about 19" wheels on these cars, but the rest of it seems like a good plan. Nice that you're taking good care of it.

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