What a Slammed Does to the Mitsubishi Eclipse
The Eclipse spans two very different eras — the turbocharged DSM icons of the 90s (the 1G and 2G, sisters to the Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser) and the later front-drive V6 coupes — but “slammed Eclipse” almost always means dropping one of those sharp-lined coupes to the floor. A slammed Eclipse sits on air ride or wound-down coilovers, wheels tucked flush under the arches, turning the affordable 90s tuner (or the sleek later coupe) into a clean, low show car. The DSM scene in particular loves the contrast: a turbo AWD legend sitting on the ground, the boost heritage under a slammed, cambered stance. It's a nostalgic, accessible way to make an Eclipse unmistakable.
Budgeting a Eclipse Slammed Build
Slamming an Eclipse is an affordable suspension-and-fitment budget, with one essential generation check: the first-gen DSM (1990–1994) runs a 4x114.3 bolt pattern, while the second-gen and later Eclipses moved to 5x114.3 — confirm yours before buying wheels. Coilovers (BC Racing, Tein, Megan) run $600–$1,300, or air ride for a daily-friendly lay. Slammed builds run 17–18in wheels with an aggressive offset, a stretched tyre to tuck, plus a fender roll and camber to clear at full drop. All-in, a clean slammed Eclipse lands around $1,300–$4,000 — one of the cheapest ways into a slammed 90s or 2000s coupe.
See it on your Eclipse before ordering parts
On a sharp-lined coupe like the Eclipse, offset and drop decide whether the slam looks intentional or awkward. Rendering your exact Eclipse on the fitment you're considering — and your generation's bolt pattern — lets you dial it in before ordering. TunedRides does it in about 30 seconds.
Upload your Eclipse photo, free →See Your Eclipse With a Slammed in 30 Seconds
- 1Upload a photo of your Eclipse. One good photo does it — profile shots read stance and aero changes most accurately. JPG or PNG, up to 10MB.
- 2Select Slammed as your style. The model reads your Eclipse's panels and stance and applies the style to your actual car, never a template.
- 3Download your render. It takes roughly 30 seconds. The free tier watermarks the file; Pro ($14/mo or $69/yr) unlocks 250 clean HD renders monthly, ideal for an installer.