The Salty Seagull Eclipse Project

Resetting the Trip Odometer: A Year in Review (2023) Before the world-famous New Year's Eve "ball" completed its descent in New York City, heralding in the arrival of 2024, I went out to my Eclipse and completed my annual trip odometer reset.  Although the car is in storage now, 2023 was the first time I've really been able to drive it, and I put more than 500 miles on it! Most of these miles were making memories with my wife and son. It was a challenging year for us, with unemployment and general job instability looming like a shadow over every other bright spot. Still, those miles were truly something special, an indestructible moment of calm, relaxing bliss with the soft blur of small-town city lights streaking past the side windows and the amber summer sky melting into soft purple and blue hues. Those summer nights were truly magical. In addition to short drives, we took the car to a few small car shows hosted by our local Culver's restaurant, and, while the

What’s Your Happy Place? I found mine last night behind the steering wheel of my Mitsubishi Eclipse. There's something special, almost magical, about driving that car on a summer's evening; being on the road as the sun kisses the horizon, painting delicate strokes of vibrant amber, gold, and crimson across the sky in such a way that only summer can. As the car glides down the road, the temperature and feeling of the air whooshing past the lowered windows changes. Like the flip of a switch, as soon as the sun slips behind the auburn horizon, the muggy haze of the day transforms into a soothing cool aromatic blend of deep fried foods as restaurant-after-restaurant blurs by. The breeze feels amazing rushing over your sunbaked, radiant skin. All-the-while, in a slow descent of fading intensity, the fiery hues of the sunset catch the hood bump, making the red paint gleam with reflections that pour like liquid light across the surface, melting onto the black dashboard and filling the

1997-99 Eclipse  Non-Turbo  Air Guide This guide is for the  North American  1997-99 (2GB) Mitsubishi  Eclipse  Non-Turbo Models Onl y . The air guide is a one-piece plastic duct that sits behind the front bumper  on  non-turbo Eclipses (RS and GS). It helps direct air to help cool the A/C condenser and radiator.  Although similar to the one used on the GS, the version used on the RS did not have cutouts for the fog light brackets , as the RS did not use fog lights . Note:  The air guides shown are used, and the clip shown is new, but may not be authentic OEM. Disclaimer:  this info may not be comprehensive or exhaustive, and may contain mistakes or errors. If you see a mistake or something missing, feel free to drop a comment. GS Air Guide Installed Part Numbers Air Guide Eclipse RS:  MR236478 Eclipse GS:  MR294553 Fasteners Clip (12 qty. required):  MB547806

2GB (1997-99) Eclipse Front Bumper Cover & Components This guide is for the  North American  1997-99 model year Mitsubishi  Eclipse ONLY . Note:  I cannot guarantee that every part shown is authentic OEM. Disclaimer:  this info may not be comprehensive or exhaustive, and may contain mistakes or errors. If you see a mistake or something missing, feel free to drop a comment. What is a 2GB Front Bumper? For the 1997 model year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse received the "2GB" (2nd Generation, version "B") styling which saw a number of changes to the exterior, including an all-new front bumper cover complete with a new  emblem ,  headlights,  and fog lights . Example of an OEM 2GB Front Bumper Installed on a Non-Turbo Eclipse The same bumper cover was used across all trim levels including  RS , GS , GS-T , GSX , and Spyders .  The only differences were that the RS   featured replaceable   fog light covers , while all other trim levels received replaceable bezels for use w

A Deeper Dive Into Part Differences Between the 1995-99 Eclipse RS and GS There are actually quite a few differences between the 1995-99 Eclipse RS and GS Coupes.  In a  previous post , we looked at the different standard and optional equipment available to both trim levels.  And here is a video that looks at the surface level differences: More In-Depth Differences This is an incomplete work in progress. I plan to update this post to show the more in-depth differences between the trim levels as I am able to uncover and document them. Be sure to check back for updates! Disclaimer:  this info may not be comprehensive or exhaustive, and may contain mistakes or errors. If you see a mistake or something missing, feel free to drop a comment. 1997-99 Non-Turbo Air Guide This plastic part mounts behind the front bumper on non-turbo Eclipses (RS and GS). The parts are similar, but the RS version does not have the holes pierced for the fog light brackets. For more information on the 1997-99 air

420A Motor and Transmission Mounts This guide is for the  North American  1995-99 model year Mitsubishi  Eclipse RS & GS COUPE ( Not Spyder Convertible ) and 1995-98 Eagle Talon (base) and ESi models equipped with a 420A Engine  ONLY . Note: All parts shown are New Old Stock (NOS). While I tried to source the example parts shown here from reputable sources, I cannot guarantee their authenticity. Disclaimer:  this info may not be comprehensive or exhaustive, and may contain mistakes or errors. If you see a mistake or something missing, feel free to drop a comment. Front (Roll Stopper) Mount Front (Roll Stopper) Mount​ Auto Transmission : MB844275 Manual Transmission : MB844274 Center Hole Fasteners​ M10x75 Bolt : MF140473 M12 Flange Nut: MB288462 Mount Fasteners​ M10x30 Bolt (2 qty. required) : MU242010 Left (Transmission) Mount Left (Transmission) Mount​ Auto Transmission : MB910661 Manual Transmission : MB910660 Stoppers Auto Transmission  (2 qty. required) : MR333457 Manual Tr

Center Console and Related Components This guide is for the  North American  1995-99 model year Mitsubishi  Eclipse and 1995-98 Eagle Talon. The center console fits between the front seats. Its components and part numbers are listed below, followed by some videos on how to replace the insert tray and arm rest lid. Note: This guide is only for the Center Console, side panels and shift boots/indicators are not included at this time. Disclaimer:  this info may not be comprehensive or exhaustive, and may contain mistakes or errors. If you see a mistake or something missing, feel free to drop a comment. Thanks @IHeartMyHonda   for helping with the part numbers for the blue-colored parts,  and  @19Eclipse90  for the brown-colored ones!   Center Console Used part shown in black. Nuts may be included on used examples, but I am not sure about New Old Stock (NOS). Center Console ​ Gray:  MR708201 Blue (Eclipse Only):  MR708203 Brown (Talon Only):  MR708205 Black:  MR760246 Fasteners M5x16 Black