returning to the DSM world... Options

[jvb6806]

i graduated from ISU, sold the laser, and bought a WRX. i drove that for a few years and then an EVO kinda fell into my lap. so here i am, with another Mitsubishi AWD... lucky me.

2006 EVO IX (obviously)

lower IC
HKS EVC
3" DP w/ HF CAT
EXEDY ceramic clutch


in the mail:
Hawk Pads
ATE DOT 4
white line rear dif bushings (trying to get away with not buying the AMS mustache bar delete)







mine and a buddies MR...

[akamiami]

Funny how I never really read much about that thunk until AMS came out with a new expensive part that 'cured' it. Don't get me wrong, it's a good part that saves weight, but is it really necessary? Also, it increases road noise. I've driven a 2g DSM with aluminum rear differential bushings and it was hella loud. Too loud.

IIRC, AMS' mustache bar delete only cures the up/down movement of the diff. You have to buy separate solid bushing for the side diff mounts, but maybe they're including those in the kit now.

I've got the Energy Suspensions bushings in my Evo. With a cheap press from harbor freight, it was an easy install. This was before AMS and Buschur came out with their parts.

You might want to replace the trailing arm bushings though. That actually makes a difference in how the car launches and handles. I think AMS sells delrin replacements for ~$75.