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akamiami
post Aug 22 2003, 02:00 PM
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Well folks, in addition to being the proud owner of a mighty 92 GSX, a troubled 95 TSi, a beater 90 Laser FWD turbo, and currently working on a 99 GST 6 bolt swap, I have purchased a new LanEvo.

Sorry guys, I'm keeping the GSX forever, but the Evo was just too tempting to stay away from for long. I feel guilty for owning a car this sweet, as I should.


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post Aug 22 2003, 02:13 PM
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I'm jealous biggrin.gif

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post Aug 22 2003, 02:17 PM
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tarmac black, pretty much no options other than the spoiler and sunroof.

Both the spoiler and sunroof I could do without, but I got a decent deal on the car (500 above invoice), and there were no other available ebony versions in the state.


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post Aug 22 2003, 02:40 PM
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You f**k'n copycat. wink.gif
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post Aug 22 2003, 02:46 PM
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When you picking it up?

I might as well let the cat out of the bag...

I'll be getting mine sometime next week. I worked a deal with Zach from CII. I'll be getting his EVO for my bimmer and $19,000. Not a bad deal for an EVO that's putting down 260 hp on an awd dyno. biggrin.gif

I think Zach might be trying to surprise some people on CII with his new bimmer, so do me a favor and keep this info on this forum guys.
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akamiami
post Aug 22 2003, 02:52 PM
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You're f&*king kidding me!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!

I had no idea you were the buyer for his car. Congrats man!!!

edit:
I picked mine up at about 1pm this afternoon. So far I've driven it to work from lunch, thats a total of 2 miles because the odometer reads '12'


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post Aug 22 2003, 03:01 PM
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You all suck... dry.gif

That would have made a perfect car for what I want, just to damn expensive.

Congrats guys! I'm major jealous!!


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post Aug 22 2003, 03:48 PM
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I think the only options that the evo comes with is the spoiler and sunroof. Congratulations and F*&$@ both of you! I wanna ride.


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post Aug 22 2003, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE (kris @ Aug 22 2003, 02:52 PM)
You're f&*king kidding me!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!

I had no idea you were the buyer for his car. Congrats man!!!

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I picked mine up at about 1pm this afternoon. So far I've driven it to work from lunch, thats a total of 2 miles because the odometer reads '12'

Haha! You too, buddy. Where did you get yours from?
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post Aug 22 2003, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE (JBone @ Aug 22 2003, 09:48 PM)
Congratulations and F*&$@ both of you!

That sums things up perfectly, thanks.

I got mine from Obrien Mitsu in Bloomington.


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post Aug 22 2003, 05:28 PM
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Congrats guys and by the way I officially hate all you p-town high rollers.

And Rob- ever think about maybe going Galant VR4 as the cheap EVO alternative?


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post Aug 22 2003, 08:10 PM
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QUOTE (KOU In3 @ Aug 22 2003, 05:28 PM)
And Rob- ever think about maybe going Galant VR4 as the cheap EVO alternative?

Yea, but I have to get enough out of the POS to pay for one. With only 3000 out there, they are becoming kinda hard to find. sad.gif


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post Aug 22 2003, 11:02 PM
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i am jealous of both of you also, i sooooooo baddly want an evo, but cant swing the dough!!!!!


you have gotta give me a ride!!!!!!!!!!


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post Aug 23 2003, 04:53 PM
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This is badass! When you guys autocross now, you really will be able to tell who is the better driver;)!


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post Aug 24 2003, 08:34 AM
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Can't say that really matters to me smile.gif
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post Aug 25 2003, 05:09 AM
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lucky guys... wink.gif
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post Oct 15 2004, 12:02 PM
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well......just thought I'd ad a little update here to the saga of the evo and it's humble beginnings.

Last week I installed a set of Tein S-tech springs on the car and it's stance is definately improved. A 2" drop is exactly what this car needed and the ride hasn't suffered a bit.

However, I couldn't stand that I keep modifying the car in ways that are ostensibly appealing, but not performance oriented. So, this week, I went off and followed SCC's recommendation and installed a larger, and adjustable, rear sway bar.

Pics are in the gallery, and there would be more, but I seem to have reached my limits with the before and after pictures of the springs.

These weren't the only modifications though. In the process of removing the old sway bar, I had to remove the axleback portion of the exhaust, which pretty much just included the muffler. FYI, buschur sells a peice that replaces this section with a straight pipe or muffler, and charges around 165 if I'm not mistaken. I was in turmoil. The performance side of me couldn't reinstall the exhaust back on knowing it was a bottleneck. However, the dsm'er in me wouldn't pay for a store bought part. So the cheap pooper diy side took over, ran to autozone and bought a 2.5" tailpipe extension, welded it onto the cutoff flange of the stock muffler, and I was set to go.


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post Oct 15 2004, 01:45 PM
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I CANT BELIVE IT, YOU ARE GOING TO GETTO THE EVO!! THAT SOUNDS JUST LIKE YOU. R U COMING IN TOWN SAT?


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post Oct 15 2004, 02:07 PM
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actually i wouldn't consider it ghetto in light of marcus's hot rod thread... i respect kris's diy and admire it as a quality i wish i had more of.

but then again, i am dirty dirty white trash, and admire anyone who doesn't have to spell foneotikally like me.



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post Oct 17 2004, 07:49 PM
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You bastard - I have to see it and hear it in person now!


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