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 Mar 23 2005, 09:45 PM
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Mar 23 2005, 10:21 PM
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I thought the 8 was difficult to improve on. Apparently I was wrong.
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Mar 24 2005, 01:32 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I love to see the 4G63 continue to kick A$$!
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Mar 24 2005, 05:15 AM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
at least they have not screwed it up like they did the eclipse
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Mar 24 2005, 08:21 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
Based on changes/improvements I'd call it VIII.V not IX, but ... it gave me trade-in thoughts as well.
But now there's the 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500... http://www.muscularmustangs.com/2005/news0003gt500.php ... nah. -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Mar 24 2005, 09:53 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Sounds like the only real improvement is 10 hp and 3 ft-lbs of torque. I can get more than that from the free mods. The new front end looks good though.
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Mar 24 2005, 10:12 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 27-July 03 From: Morton Member No.: 156 |
Out of all these new things done to this new evo, why didnt they fix the clutch problem? That is what i think they should consintrate on. Other than that, the car is emaculate.
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Mar 24 2005, 04:29 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
you need to conCENtrate on your spelling you illiterate evo-driver wannabe.
They _intentionally_ gave the evo a weak clutch. It wasn't something they would want to fix. -------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Mar 24 2005, 09:02 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
... yeah, you're supposed to trash the clutch not the tranny. Then they can install a new one for you via the tap they have in your vein ...
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Mar 24 2005, 09:30 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
I know what eclipse gst's plan is. he's holding out for the X's
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Mar 24 2005, 09:44 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Lol @ "the tap they have in your vein..."
I like the seemingly bigger mouth on the new bumper. Looks like it gives more air to that intercooler hiding behind it. I never knew it was quite that large until I saw this picture. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173450 So, any of you EVO owners looking to ditch your stock unit for an aftermarket one? -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Mar 24 2005, 10:36 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
If this road course happens soon I might be looking to add a splitter.
I do like the IX bumper but not enough to pay for it. -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Mar 25 2005, 03:02 PM
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The only thing I am adding are the tail housings. Will look good on the MR, love the way the JDM MR and Euro spec look with the blacked out housings on the graphite gray. They can keep the ugly bumper,....also, almost forgot, I want the dark steering wheel too....but I am not going to pay out the rear for a new steering wheel just to change colors.
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Mar 26 2005, 07:07 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (favre95 @ Mar 25 2005, 03:02 PM) The only thing I am adding are the tail housings. Will look good on the MR, love the way the JDM MR and Euro spec look with the blacked out housings on the graphite gray. They can keep the ugly bumper,....also, almost forgot, I want the dark steering wheel too....but I am not going to pay out the rear for a new steering wheel just to change colors. talking about steering wheels, does anyone know if the stock EVO VIII steering wheel will fit on a 1G DSM.... do any of you EVO owners want to sell their's??? what about a EVO shift knob... they would both make a great compliment to the Black leather racing seats I am adding in december. MOMO baby!!!! -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Mar 26 2005, 09:45 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
No idea on fitment, sorry, and no intention to sell here.
Stock Evo shiftknob? It's just ... black leather, nothing special. *Shrug* -------------------- ... she likes bein' forced ...
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Mar 27 2005, 02:25 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (Kazz5 @ Mar 26 2005, 09:45 PM) No idea on fitment, sorry, and no intention to sell here. Stock Evo shiftknob? It's just ... black leather, nothing special. *Shrug* can you place a link to a couple of evo sites??? maybe I can go on there and scrounge around for one..... thanks for the insight on the shift knob... I will just stick with the white/blue GReddy one I have -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Mar 27 2005, 09:32 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 986 Joined: 7-July 04 From: Central Illinois Member No.: 318 |
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