450 WHP 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - (One Take)

[@rcfrenzy]

Ahh, there's just something about 90's sports cars...love them!

[@eclipsetrekker]

Things I learned from racing the 1G DSM over the years is this: First and foremost, before any mod build your transmission to the teeth and get a quality clutch and adjust the hydraulics properly! You do that and you've taken care of 90% of DSM issues, then you can have a very fun, VERY fast AWD car to absolutely destroy most things on the street.

[@Simnettnutrition]

This one was super fun to watch! Thanks Matt! The 2nd Gen Talon (2G) and Eclipse were always my favourite cars growing up. I know they are heavy lugs, but the body is just beautiful!

[@KB-ke3fi]

I bought one brand new on the showroom floor in 1991. Loved that car. Everyone else hadn't seen a 4 cyl that fast before then.

[@GA08GT478]

I really like the diversity of these One Takes.

[@01FozzyS]

Those were the DSM days. Nice to see one still around.

[@mowcee1]

we are still around...

[@darrion121]

exactly

[@eclipsetrekker]

+01FozzyS Got 2 of them, 1G and 2G!

[@dtofq]

Dude is super cool and so is the car! I remember these cars were untouchable locally for traffic light runs...

[@nukedathlonman]

I miss my DSM ('91 Talon TSI AWD)... But I don't miss fixing it.

[@vantezuko5985]

lol same just sold mines yesterday

[@noavgjoe]

+Reggie Reginato from one Reggie to another IN-Fucking-DEED!

[@Jnunez00]

I hear ya loud and clear. Good memories though.

[@mowcee1]

i love working on mine... but then again, i guess my patience is quite rare haha

[@G00DZ1]

+DSM jUhnky preech

[@Goodezilla]

Makes me miss my 93 TSi AWD! But now I have the R32 GTR for my turbo AWD action!

[@VelocityLabs]

DSM FTW! 1990-1991 Eclipse GSX's are sexy as hell :D Although, I may be a bit biased. ;)

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

every morning . I roll a joint , pour a cup of coffee and watch the days One Take

[@colbyperry3325]

I like your style

[@besmirmujaj9]

+Colby Perry as do I

[@judybigbooty108]

I'm here sitting in my car at a auto zone parking lot wait for manager to come open the doors to go to work.

[@TheSmokingTire]

+yes sir This is the key to happiness.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

+yes sir Thats why people get more stupid cause of that rollin

[@jacobbosch7380]

My heart jumped at 4:14 when that silver santa fe rolled up.

[@edgarj4762]

glad I'm not the only one

[@flangmasterj]

Dude, mine definitely skipped a beat.

[@xxsoulhuntxx]

im glad im not the only one who sharted a bit when that happened

[@SMCca]

I've kind of hated dsm's from my honda days like 10 years ago, but this thing is pretty cool. Cool owner too who sounds super knowledgeable. Nice!

[@youtubasoarus]

+DeleriousZ I'm a mitsu guy at heart, but I like hondas too. Like all cars really. I think the people who hate on other manufacturers really only screw themselves with that view. Good that you came around. :)

[@smgs921]

+DeleriousZ I had DSM's never had a honda but I've driven a couple. Honestly yeah hondas are reliable but they're not fast. DSM's are FAST! When built properly. It's definitely worth all the headaches, cursing and long nights when it's running properly and you get make that first big pull.

[@SMCca]

Yeah I think that was the main reason I disliked them, the only way I'd beat them is waiting for them to break lol.

[@smgs921]

DeleriousZ lol they put alot of guys cars to shame who've dumped big money into theirs only to be beaten by a $2500 mitsubishi

[@willspicer3190]

Most Honda guys do hate em cause they can't catch em lol

[@VelocityLabs]

5:24 "If you bonk that corner you are DEAD..." I was thinking the SAME thing the whole way, that road looks TERRIFYING :D

[@-tr0n]

+Velocity Labs come drive the Rockies :)

[@VelocityLabs]

+tr0n I'm in the Rockies! :D

[@-tr0n]

Velocity Labs haha then what's the problem!? should be used to some deathcorners by now :P

[@youtubasoarus]

+Velocity Labs I'd pretty much nope myself right off that stretch of road. No fuckin' way. One wrong move, or an equipment failure and you're turning your car into an airplane with no wings. Fuck that!

[@JTube571]

+Velocity Labs Look up the Colorado National Monument. It has a windy road that goes from one side of it to the other, about 20 miles, with sheer cliff drop offs and no guard rails. My buddy and I used to run that road multiple times a week. You don't know terrifying until you've run that road at full song. LOL

[@logicalfeynman963]

Man you guys in California have some amazing roads, most states are lucky to have a few. That's why I love visiting you guys.

[@giantenemycrabX]

holy shit that thing rattles and squeaks like crazy

[@youtubasoarus]

+pleb Yeah uh... it's 25 years old.

[@SuperPremiumDeluxe]

+youtubasoarus there are plenty of 25+ years old cars that don't squeak.

[@UltimateCARNUT]

+pleb The squeek is the mods.. the rattle.... well its 25 year old mitsubishi. Even 2015 mitsubishis rattle lol.

[@domtoretto3280]

+pleb that car definitely has solid engine mounts. on full throttle though. damn so fun. that visceral feel.

[@Audfile]

sounds like a horse and buggy carriage.

[@areyoujelton]

I changed the transmission on a 93 eclipse with my buddy. We took a bunch of adderall and made it happen. It went well, minus some seized bolts. Then, not even a month later, he blew up the engine due to a major oil leak hahahaha fun car though. RIP. Ps my grandma had a 91 eclipse gsx like this one. Those seat belts tripped me out as a kid.

[@antoniomontana1975]

1990 Talon TSI AWD with swapped red top 4G63, big 16G turbo, 4 bolt rear end....former owner from 10 years ago checking in. DSM- driver slash mechanic. When my car ran, it devastated all...but it ran good about once a month. The rest of the time I was in the constant process of fixing something. Leaking transfer case, boost leaks, clutch, oil cooler lines, turbo banjo bolts, injectors and fuel pump, rattling and leaking sunroof. Still, for 1990 Talon/Laser/Eclipse cars were ground breaking, with "free" mods they dusted almost every domestic car from their time period. Driver focused cockpit and very slick factory transmission were definitely a huge bonus.

[@DSM907Maniak]

Bout time you did a DSM!

[@mowcee1]

ikr... was thinking the same.

[@JCTiggs1]

SO MANY great memories. I bought a new '92 and this was the car that got me into mods. It didn't take a whole lot to make it faster than cars costing twice as much and it sure surprised a lot of people :)

[@acecampano6808]

This is definitely Causer Canyon Road off the 76 Pala Road!!! Great road to do some spirited driving :D

[@UltimateCARNUT]

No Offense to anyone else's car that Matt has reviewed but... Matt this IS ONE OF THE COOLEST CARS so far!!! thanks for reviewing it for us!!

[@BurnDuration]

I had a 90 GSX. WHEN it was running, it was quick. But it did run like 20% of the time.

[@robertclarkguitar]

My parents bought the 89 or 90 Gs turbo black. 16 v dual ohc turbo. For this time it was crazy fast considering it's weight and size. The Goodyear's were nice and wide and 16s. All stock it was sick fast. They had that cat showroom quality almost factory kept til 08 when a cousin in law backed over it in aunts driveway. Insurance totalled it. I was stupid pissed off. I wanted it. They were given 2k for it. Mom was sick. She loved it. Ever see a at the time 67 year old bark in third....that was her. The car could climb super fast on 0 to 60 but pulled from 55 with a 3rd gear drop up to 7k. Stupid fast. RIP.

[@ibrahimkhalifa7677]

never thought i would love to see the day matt stalls a car.

[@beatsByZlaja]

Matt this has turned into one of the best channels on KZbin. Thanks so much for organizing this and taking the time to post this quality content.

[@keny011]

makes me miss my 97 gsx had about the same 450hp loved the sound of the hks 272 cams. mine handled like it was on rails full rre sways,bushings and shock with ground control coils. the thing would only run for a good 3-4 months before it needed something but that act 2600 clutch was a pain in the ass after leg day and sitting in Seattle traffic

[@keny011]

also was running the 1g 6 bolt bottom end with the 2g head with porting. and the Evo 16g ported and clipped

[@TheTalonts]

+keny011 - I have permanent left knee damage thanks to my 90 Talon. If I ever get around to rebuilding it, I may try to find an AT and convert it. Though losing the JDM switchable tranny would suck.

[@Revitalyzed]

Super clean 1G! I owned a 1G Talon about 3 years ago and it was an absolute mess. You gotta be really picky when purchasing a DSM. The 4G63, in bad hands, is a money pit to work on. However, if you get a good motor, like this one, and you build is accordingly, it will reward you. Hitting boost in a 4G63 is one of the greatest things I've ever felt and it's definitely an experience every car enthusiast should feel. It's insane.

[@tylersevo]

Now if only there was someone willing to let you drive their 500awhp 99 GSX so you could highlight the differences between the 1g and 2g...

[@TheSmokingTire]

+tylersevo If there was, I'd be down. Not a single person has offered any kind of second-gen Eclipse.

[@tylersevo]

+TheSmokingTire I'll be moving to Scottsdale come May so I'll get a hold of you then.

[@beauicefail]

+TheSmokingTire Hey, if you ever made it down to Colorado, I have a turbocharged 98 GS you could drive.

[@kyrosmike]

+tylersevo The 2G's 4G63 probably crank walked itself to death. I see more 89-94s then 95-99s due to engines like to destroy themselves. 2G used a crank angle sensor that got shredded vs 1Gs had Cam angle sensor.

[@tylersevo]

+kyrosmike WOW! Thank you for enlightening me with your ignorance! The split thrust 7 bolt (Late 97-99) was just as reliable as the 6 bolts.

[@5150_MiniBikes]

Dsm's ftw! Which started my love for mitsubishi/4g63 power. Had mine for 13+ years recently sold it, and regret it so bad. Still have my Evo 8 tho, going on 10yrs now, plan to never let her go. #DiamondsRForever

[@lucasgreen962]

momma always said, "life is like a DSM, you never know how long it's gonna last"

[@andryrakotoniaina7675]

Super clean example of a fast DSM with a knowledgeable owner. love this one take. And Matt, the audio is on point.

[@bakerslounge]

You can hear the turbo breathe giant gasps of air every time it accelerates.

[@smgs921]

that smile at the end is exactly why I love dsm.

[@Manhole87]

Same age as mine... But mine pisses oil from every hole

[@BroJustGoogleIt]

seals and gaskets bruh

[@Manhole87]

+Evan Is Evan obviously, it's a bomb daily. I'm not spending a dollar on it

[@BroJustGoogleIt]

Justin McMullen fuck I want one so bad but all the ones here in Massachusetts are beat to shit and all 2g. I'll find old talons but again they are worth shit

[@Manhole87]

+Evan Is Evan I'm from Australia and I've been hunting for a Mitsubishi gto/3000gt for years. Having to import my own in a couple months

[@BroJustGoogleIt]

Justin McMullen those are a nightmare to work on dude get an eclipse

[@TheoryofMastery]

Much love for this build, that is insane.

[@MyStonerMind420]

Awesome car, I hope those 300's get driven next!

[@jrodom2411]

+My Stoner Mind I was hoping the same thing.

[@danjennings5068]

Oh they did :-)

[@MyStonerMind420]

Dan Jennings oh I know ;)

[@philtrapp]

+My Stoner Mind Yooo I used to watch your videos way back in the day when you had that SMD 18 inch in your car lol!

[@MyStonerMind420]

Philipp Trapp haha nice, I still have it too

[@azoutdoors2344]

I've seen that car before out in the San Pasqual Valley area. I used to live in Escondido, (grew up there) before I moved to Arizona. It was nice to see a video on it and to learn about the car. In fact I know exactly where you guys filmed all of this, thanks for doing a video on this eclipse.

[@invinciblejets4690]

Yes old interesting cars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nwcEVO]

I had a white talon tsi with some similar mods and the squeaks, rattles and sounds in this video capture the experience of driving it perfectly.

[@Knezicdex]

Yes! Finally some old japanese tuners, my favorite :)Thanks Mat. Btw. are those two 300zx's waiting for a ride?

[@literallyartemis]

+Knezicdex Was there a Z31? I didn't see. O.o

[@ttz32]

+histotoxic z32

[@literallyartemis]

D: we need some VG30ET

[@TheSmokingTire]

Yes a SWB and a LWB

[@chrisn6108]

I had 2 DSM's 90 GST and 91 talon AWD. Loved both. Had 408 torque and 370ish whp good for 112 trap speed and 13.1 in the GST one wheel wonder. Stock intercooler, 18g turbo aftermarket cams, aftermarket fpr, 1/2 fuel line, 3 " exhaust blowing flames. DSM'S equal lots of work and experience building. Loved beating modified Mustangs and Cameros who thought they ruled the world with a car that sounded like a tractor.

[@flavourboss]

How long till Jafro shows up?

[@youtubasoarus]

+flavourboss He will bestow his knowledge upon us. Waiting for his next video actually... now that you mention it. Where is he?!

[@flavourboss]

+youtubasoarus Hahaha he's just taking the time to do it right, know what I mean?

[@BaddaDan621]

+flavourboss so he's doing torque specs? ;)

[@rblbatb]

Like the throw back car. Cool to see something from my high school days. Dig the car and owner.

[@itsQUINTEN24]

Speaking of /tuned, what happened to the /drive+ network!?!

[@socalsupercars420]

+Quinten Davis The world will never know.

[@maisonwarner1057]

Rode in a 1g awd tsi talon with 400awhp and it was awesome! I've always loved these cars. I'll own a 2g gsx one day. Thanks for the vid, Matt.

[@socalsupercars420]

Is Drive + no longer a thing?

[@kevindesjadon2569]

the best car that he has ever reviewed.

[@audiwankenobi361]

woooo!....the rattles & shakes up in there!...I don't feel so bad about my car now.

[@Sabahes_ASMR]

First time watching an entire One Take, because I love those 4cyl turbo cars that just rip!

[@JoeWrenches]

Looks like fun!

[@FlyswatterThe1]

It's JoeB! Get that DSM running!

[@JoeWrenches]

+FlyswatterThe1 Haha! I got ONE running! Back on the race car soon!

[@mitsufoo4g63]

Hey i like your videos man! i own two 1g's and im just getting into the dsm's and i love learning more about them! Keep up those videos bro.

[@JoeWrenches]

Thanks +Brandon Gallegos ! DSMs are a lot of fun. I'm obviously a big fan of them.

[@FullTimePRO]

I've owned a 2G Eclipse GSX, a 1G Eagle Talon TSi AWD, and a GVR4, awesome cars and glad to see some of them out there!

[@TheTalonts]

+FullTimePRO - I occasionally see GVR4s showing up for sale in CA for $2k or less, and it hurts to be in FL where I can't just jaunt over and buy them. ALways wanted one, but they were still too expensive when I had all my TELs.

[@pbnjeveryday18]

2019 i drive a 90 laser 122k miles. drive it daily

[@biggee9266]

These cars were actually insanely fast for their time, more commonly known where I am at least as the "Eagle Talon".. I remember my friend in high school had one and upgraded the turbo and it was actually terrifying how fast it was.

[@MrTugrulBerk]

Matt please tell me that you're going to one take that IS300 😢😁

[@TheSmokingTire]

+Tuğrul Berk UySal Yes, super sleeper that thing.

[@MrTugrulBerk]

+TheSmokingTire Ohh yeah (Various Orgasmic Noises) 😂 I have one myself and have been dying to see you one take one forever. Looking forward to that sir!!

[@Suzuki1776]

If that road was in Massachusetts the whole damn thing would have guardrails. Another great One Take Matt!

[@inuysha360]

I SPY A COUPLE Z32s!

[@MrDrozo]

loved the video, the guy who owns it is really enthusiastic about it and thats awesome to see!

[@DzuhLRenu]

I've seen plenty of eagle talons that are driven by homeless people

[@mowcee1]

Lmao... true.

[@Sando_Brown]

+Renu i was scrolling down the comments and bust of laughing at this

[@biggee9266]

+Renu lol

[@IHasThePie]

I have mine 30 minutes away sitting in my garage. Engine apart like normal lol waiting on a few paychecks before going back in to spend more money for shits and giggles.

[@talontd3727]

One beautiful example of the golden era of Japanese cars. 90s Japanese all day, everyday, and forever.

[@williamwitte147]

fuck man.. my pc has really trouble to play the 60fps of this video.. why? most of the time I can play it... getting tired of this.. what can I do to solve the problem?

[@fitch03]

+William Witte What can you do? Throw out your potato and get something from this era.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Change your settings in The player window for 480p/30 or 720p/30

[@Rottensteam]

My phone even runs this in 1080p/60fps smoothly....

[@ctskifreaks]

+William Witte What's your hardware?

[@williamwitte147]

+Mathew Fitchett yeah i'm not goin to buy an entire New pc just to watch 60fps, I watch 60fps all the time sometimes it just does not work...

[@topper348]

Thanks for doing a great video on a DSM. I'm sadly a DSM-turned-Evo driver, but I'll always miss my GSX. Dont forget about all the DSM variants out there! (Mirages, Galants, and swapped Conquests/Starions). The 4G63 engine itself is bullet-proof but the drivetrains like to break. Awesome cars, I'm really glad to see some DSM love!

[@nyastclair8174]

One of the coolest looking cars ever made. My friend had a 90 or 91 Talon with like 368 wheel horsepower. Insanely fun to ride in.

[@calebcourteau]

This guy knows his car inside and out. Great guest.

[@aaronjohnson8879]

I've been waiting so long for you to get into one of these cars, so happy to see it

[@TommyBlazeHD]

I remember seeing these as a teen, and I loved their look. I once saw one for sale about 10 years ago. Grey and white two tone GS turbo with an automatic transmission. I almost bought it. But I would have hated fixing it every month.

[@longhairedanon]

Great new one take road. The handling section is tighter than ever, and there is a proper stretch to wind out big hp number cars. Can't wait for you to get comfortable with the road.

[@thetreblerebel]

Love the Eclipse. Good build here. I'm jealous

[@nickchristoff1123]

Super cool, knowledgeable, down to earth guy. Great vid.

[@cvtataryn]

It's nice to see Matt get genuinely excited about a car!!!.... been a while... Nice one!

[@SushiPac]

That thing is wicked!!!!! Amazing build 👍🏼

[@Achilles_696]

I had that same car in 1991, mine wasn't 450HP tho more like 230-240 and i remember it was so fast it was crazy, and handled awesome, good car, you are lucky to still have it.

[@andysevern4561]

love the old school cars matt keep them coming they smoke most new 2.0 l cars of today

[@nayr8453]

I much prefer when you go on these narrow canyon roads. Your A3 Cab video still has the best road I've ever seen you tackle.

[@Soderdna]

+Tony Bird super clean 1g man. She's got some bark to her!

[@andrewcimochowski]

one of the best cars of all time in my opinion... especially considering it was designed in the 80's

[@blackmount1]

moar of these old Mitsubishis. Great video, great car.

[@driveandreview]

First time I've ever heard you giggle like a schoolgirl! That thing looks insanely fast!

[@bloftus85]

Love the one takes with quirky tuner cars.

[@tylersevo]

I'VE BEEN WAITING SOOOO LONG FOR THIS!!!!

[@felipegacitua4451]

Good to see the All Blacks Jacket :) Hope it was a good trip down under. Shame i didn't get to meet you!

[@JT-xq2hv]

I miss my 20g/E85 1990 Talon. It leaked oil, didn't like to start, and would randomly die on me but there was no car on the planet I would rather have been driving at the time. Ate my brothers 2006 CTS-V on the highway. It had 186k on the motor at the time. I was planning on getting it prepped for road course duty when it was totaled on an icy night in a highway collision with an out of control SUV driver. I was soo pissed I cried. I'm 37 years old with a well paying job and if I ever find another clean 1g, wife be damned, I'm getting it. I've owned Evos, WRXs, a mazdaspeed and a few Audis and nothing comes close to the experience of driving a clean 1g.

[@DVJ38er]

Love that powerband. Looks like a GREAT time.

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

Southern California back-roads are always nice. Most people use the freeway network leaving behind many of the old transit roads that are nearly deserted. There are also usually not a lot of driveways. I remember when I was a delivery driver running late because I got lost, so I took one of these roads in East San Diego county between 60-80 in an E-150 van. I probably will never do that again.

[@theeverydaylife1]

I daily a 94 TSI and I love it. I'll never give it up, even if I get something else down the road. Around 320AWHP and with those polly engine mount inserts it rattles like a freight train. Those of us who drive these know exactly why we drive them. They'll break your neck if you can get a good launch.

[@SuperJapierdole]

HI +thesmokingtire as i am a big fan of your one takes and didnt miss single one this one is somehow special. Great little thing with big power and seems you had big fun. Honest rattly old ferrari eater with attitude. Reminds me one overboosted cossworth i drove. Fells like no engine, just turbocharger under right foot. Cheers from poland. Keep up please for yours and ours FUN!

[@angry.8]

Man I remember when these cars owned the streets back in the days. Eclipse, eagle talon and the Plymouth laser.

[@robertueberfeldt789]

Sketchy road, car and driver. Love it

[@fastfurious9489]

91 GSX, total aftermarket suspension, all urethane bushings, totally rebuilt engine with the best of the best, TEAMRIP total drive-train can handle 800-1000 h.p. 6 bolt main engine, 92-99 drive-train conversion so will be able to find parts. 4 bolt rear end as part of drive train rebuild. This is my 4th, so knew what Mitsu stuff had high rate of failure, replaced with upgraded after market....now it is a reliable great car.

[@PappaMoon]

i miss my 90 tsi everyday, amazing cars!

[@Th3LonWolf]

Ive been watching The Smoking tire for a while now and ever since then i have been wishing He did a Eclipse GSX review. I have a smile on my face to finally see one on here. Thank you so much man! Ps DSM FTW

[@JesusIsGod222]

i enjoy this drive ... MORE cars like this PLEASE

[@therealpeterburke]

love it. I put 250k miles on a DSM Laser RS in the 90s, wishing I had a turbo and AWD, but it was still a fun car

[@bvedant]

0:13 Is that an IS300 in the back? SO MUCH YES! Oh, and what a sick DSM this was.

[@dnlpark]

I loved this episode! Sick power from the DSM

[@atticus6572]

Wicked! Even more excited to pick up an Evo V now.

[@JOESSECRETGARDEN85]

I miss these videos with the older cars

[@swampedg0d]

I fucking love your videos. Genuine enthusiasm, great questions, really just an awesome channel as a whole. Thank you

[@Bittertokken]

These one takes are such a treat to watch. I enjoyed watching Matt stall... twice lol, not in a malicious way though.

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

I truly miss my 92 eclipse limited non-turbo but with custom made steel headers, K&N typhoon air intake with cold air induction and mild racing cam! Everything else stock and I whupped every GS-T, camaro ss and mustang cobra(stock) I came across until I started spitting out header gaskets and oil leaks non stop. Didn't have funds to keep up so had to ,regrettably, had to sell! Do miss it though. Will always have a place in my heart

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

Yeah, that 135 hp monster just ate up LS1 Camaros and T/A's 🙄