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 Oct 10 2005, 01:13 PM
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Person of Wisdom  Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97  |
I bought my 03 Yellow Evo last thursday in an attempt to have a nice winter car I could rely on. Until then I had been relying on beater cars I'd buy for several hundred bucks, fix them, and drive them. I kinda got fed up with playing with it, and now that I could afford something nice, I picked this beauty up.
Background I went to like 8-9 dealerships, not knowing what I was going to buy. Completely different experience for me because I hardly ever "impulse" buy. I knew I was going to want something 4-door most likely, so my market was SRT-4, WRX, STi, IS300, Evo......cars like that. After 4-5 hours of driving around, and only ONE test drive in an SRT-4, we made one last attempt at finding something. We where headed to an out of town location, which was a Nissan dealership. Unfortunately there was nothing there. By chance i happened to look over in the Ford lot across the street and see something yellow. I know ford usually only makes yellow 'stangs and maybe a few trucks, but this thing had a wing. Hoping I'd find something, we went over there, and sure enough, the 03 Evo and a 04 SRT-4 were sitting side by side on the used lot. Immediately I fell in love with the Evo, and the salesman agreed to let me test drive it. I went out and did the rounds with it (brakes, acceleration, handling, etc) We came back, talked numbers for a few hours, and I ended up driving her off the lot. At this point, I couldnt be happier with my buy. The car also came with some bonus goodies, and it has low mileage for an 03 (20k) not to mention it showed signs of very little use. Now onto the pics.... Enjoy   Intake & MBC that came with the car  Defi Digital Boost guage...  In Dash DVD/Navigation Touchscreen Unit  Defi Link Controller  Blizt FATT   The car also came on Blizzack tires so it should run stellar in the winter, the downside is I'm going to have to find some wheels/tires come springtime if I really want to get the full potential of the car Its hard to say where I want to go with the car from now, because I still have the Z and plan on keeping it Right now I think the car is prepped to the point of where I would have taken it, if purchased stock. I havent gotten to read much upon the mod pathts, but I think it would be nice to do an AFC, or chip and up the boost to (what im hearing is safe on a stock turbo ) to around 21-22psi. I will most definately plan on doing a clutch sometime soon, any recommendations? The brakes feel like they have a little wobble to them, but fortnately its still under factory warranty, so I should be able to take it in and have them looked at. PeaZe -------------------- 1990 Nissan 300ZX T
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Oct 10 2005, 01:27 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
Nice ride!
 I'm really starting to like EVO's! I don't remember the last time I saw a car on a dealer lot that had that many modications to it. Then again, I don't shop for cars that much 
-------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Oct 10 2005, 01:37 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97 |
QUOTE (black92_tsi_awd @ Oct 10 2005, 02:27 PM) Then again, I don't shop for cars that much Thanks! Actually I hadnt been on a dealer lot in over 6 months, and before hand i was just browsing, not actually looking to buy. I guess the amount of extra things is what made this so attractive. I would have done everything to the car (that is currently done) besides the DVD player prolly. Everything has pretty much been tasetfully done as well -------------------- 1990 Nissan 300ZX T
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Oct 10 2005, 01:51 PM
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Web Administrator Yo! Group: Admin Posts: 516 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Mackinaw, IL Member No.: 376 |
Very nice ride! Over $20k but less than $25k? I am holding out until they fall below the 20k mark... The first pic is from the CAT AD parking lot isn't it?
-------------------- Fast & Furious on the outside...DSM under the hood!!!
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Oct 10 2005, 01:59 PM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Looks awesome! Looks like I'm not alone anymore as far as yellow Evo's go.
If you want to run a little extra boost you can pull the BCS restrictor out of the vaccuum line between the BCS and the wastegate I believe. Do a search on Evolutionm.net to see for sure. Its been so long since I've done it. You can also unscrew the blocker in the unmetered portion of the MAS for a little extra unmetered airflow. Helps lean out the overly rich factory fuel map. I'd also suggest switching to an aftermarket or 1G BOV as well, because the stock on leaks like a sieve past 17 psi. Finally, whenever you replace the clutch, upgrade the clutch line to a stainless steel one and pop out the restrictor. Might make it a little noisier but you'll have much more positive, confident engagement/disengagement. |
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Oct 10 2005, 02:19 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97 |
Right on!
Thanks for the suggestions.... 99spyder.......yes it is in the AD lot......i work there!!! And yes, i was in that price range. I got around 4k in extra mods, and I paid 24k OTD. Not bad IMO Nate we'll have to get together sometime, I'd like to check out your Evo! -------------------- 1990 Nissan 300ZX T
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Oct 10 2005, 02:21 PM
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Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Definitely!
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Oct 10 2005, 02:21 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Excellent find Twin Turbo... Welcome back!
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Oct 10 2005, 05:37 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 |
Hey man, nice find....
Good luck, maybe someday I will too evolve QUOTE The first pic is from the CAT AD parking lot isn't it? I thought the same thing as soon as I saw the first pic. I used to service the CEFCU ATM's in all of the Cat plants and have been to AD several times. -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Oct 11 2005, 11:52 AM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97 |
Right now, the car is pretty damn fun, even on winter tires!
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Oct 12 2005, 08:21 AM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97 |
Well
Mods have officially been ordered I hate this addiction stuff..... -------------------- 1990 Nissan 300ZX T
1992 Accord EX |
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