SterlingEvo

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I know this discussion is pretty much done, but it's interesting to read this^ because the "counter" point is that not everyone wants to do it, but it can be done. So essentially, you're arguing the same point as Warrtalon.

Those of you who are willing to do your own work, buy only the bare essential parts and drive well: Go For It - it is possible!

Those who aren't comfortable with any of that: You CAN'T run 11's on the cheap!

Side note: you don't have to go to eBay for "cheap used" parts. I'm buying parts from other Evo owners all the time who decide to upgrade or go in other directions. I buy things that I know have worked well on their cars... Why spend $850 on a shiny new intake and blow off valve when for the same money (and a little searching) you can do so much more?

EVOONYOASS

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I think I have you on video at the Import Showdown. I will have to check tomorrow. I was the bald guy with the extremely bad sunburn recording from the waterbox and side wall.

We actually made it into a two day event. The first day was a dyno day, later we crashed at the hotel, played cards in one room, and linked the xbox's in two different rooms playing halo 2. It was a blast. There was probably 15 people in one room drinking up a storm. We had a fun little texas hold'em tourny for a small buy in. Next year is going to be off the chain.

I will PM you with the website that tells when the Varsity meets happen.

theo epstein

Ok I will put myself out there. I Have had a couple cars that have had some mods and my next car will be an Evo.

Would I be up for learning how to insatall a mbc, safc, exhaust etc? Absolultely if someone would hold my hand and walk me through it I would pay attention and do my best.So yeah I guess I do WANT to do it, thats just a larger task for me than most.

Would I attempt to install any such parts by myself with just the directions to guide me? hell no, not me I am just not that mechanically inclined . It doesn't come easy to me, it never has.

So yeah I guess for me it will cost extra money to modify and repair when things break, making it a more expensive hobby. But I do love cars and I do enjoy making them perform and look better.

So I guess I will have to do that much more at the things I am GOOD at to enjoy owning a car like the Evo and what goes along with it

ps. Right now though I am reading auto repair for dummies so hopefully I can learn as I go

Warrtalon

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If just means you won't be hitting 11s on the cheap. No big deal. But if you really value your money, you should try to do some of those installations by using the instructions. That's all I did. The exhaust doesn't even require instructions...it's like basic legos or lincoln logs, seriously. The MBC and S-AFC are tougher, but again, I did both based off the VFAQs. This saves a lot of money while teaching you about your car, which is important in diagnosing potential problems. Like, if your SES is on, and you don't know why the car is idling rough, you might know to go check the MAF plug and make sure it's seated fully (happened to me twice haha). If you didn't know, you'd be on here begging for help hoping someone could figure it out for you or end up paying some local shop to diagnose/inspect/analyze a problem that takes 5s to fix.

I, too, am a mechanical misfit, so if I can do this stuff, you can, too...trust me. Of course, it's better to find someone local who knows how to do this stuff and who can either show you first or at least be there to provide assistance. I've installed MBCs/BOVs/S-AFCs for people here locally, but I ALWAYS make sure they see every step so that they understand and can do it themselves the next time...

theo epstein

Right ,I see what you are saying. This time around I am going to take a little more in intitative when it comes to installs but like I said, it is "greek" to me

Hopefully part of it is due to the fact that I just haven't jumped in and attemped it knowing its not one of my strengths.

I seriously though would not try installing an exhaust by myself. I dont care what anyone says. With somebody there for assistance, well then yeah I guess i would.

Warrtalon

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You will simply be amazed at how easy it is. After doing it (with assistance), you will wonder why anyone in their right mind would pay for installation, other than those who don't have the space/tools to do so. I have a crappy townhouse with a small one-car driveway and no garage, but I managed to do my cat-back using 2 jack stands. It's super-basic and requires no knowledge whatsoever other than how to turn a wrench/ratchet.

The hardest part is getting past the "unknown," which is where you are now. Once you get in there and start learning, you see how easy it is, and it all becomes less stressful.

theo epstein

well thanks then. I am now offifially looking forward to the challenge

gsujeff55

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seriously...exhaust is like 8 bolts. NOTHING MORE. it really is an 8-piece lego set.

SterlingEvo

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And if you get the buschur, it's a simple slip and clamp