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Truth Squad Poll: How much have you spent on your Evo.
Dec 5, 2005, 08:29 PM
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Truth Squad Poll: How much have you spent on your Evo.
First, whatever you do, don't let your wife or girlfriend see this post! 
How much have you spent on your Evo for any kind of mods. If you have sold parts, you may subtract that amount from your total. It would be super helpful if you are willing to be honest enough to list exactly where you got your part from. If you have the time and are honest enough, post up EVERYTHING you have put into the car.
Don't include perishables (race fuel, oil changes, brake pads, primary set of everyday tires) or items that transfer easily to other cars (race helmut, head unit, amps, radar dectector). Exception: DEFINITELY INCLUDE CLUTCHES. Do include labor for somewhat advanced work, but not stuff that the average guy could read the instructions and do himself without special tools. (i.e., boost gauge labor: don't include, clutch or camshaft install: OK)
Do include repetitive costs, i.e.: custom tune, second custom tune, third custom tune.
Please take time to calculate before you vote so that your answer is really accurate. I'll work on my total off line and copy and paste it in a little while.
Truth squad hypothesis: Veteran members may be overly opinionated and a pain in the butt to moderators at times, but they are a cash cow to the most important vendors on this forum: The tuners and custom fabricators such as AMS, Vishnu, Buschur, TurboTrix, Dynoflash, Precision, etc.
How much have you spent on your Evo for any kind of mods. If you have sold parts, you may subtract that amount from your total. It would be super helpful if you are willing to be honest enough to list exactly where you got your part from. If you have the time and are honest enough, post up EVERYTHING you have put into the car.
Don't include perishables (race fuel, oil changes, brake pads, primary set of everyday tires) or items that transfer easily to other cars (race helmut, head unit, amps, radar dectector). Exception: DEFINITELY INCLUDE CLUTCHES. Do include labor for somewhat advanced work, but not stuff that the average guy could read the instructions and do himself without special tools. (i.e., boost gauge labor: don't include, clutch or camshaft install: OK)
Do include repetitive costs, i.e.: custom tune, second custom tune, third custom tune.
Please take time to calculate before you vote so that your answer is really accurate. I'll work on my total off line and copy and paste it in a little while.
Truth squad hypothesis: Veteran members may be overly opinionated and a pain in the butt to moderators at times, but they are a cash cow to the most important vendors on this forum: The tuners and custom fabricators such as AMS, Vishnu, Buschur, TurboTrix, Dynoflash, Precision, etc.
Dec 5, 2005, 08:33 PM
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Vishnu v390 w/ XEDE & sig.exh $3345
v390 installation + dyno time 700
more dyno time 225
P Zero Corsas 800
wheels painted black 500
Greddy turbo timer w/ harness 100
JDM BOV 100
K & N filter 60
Perrin end links 85
Cusco rear sway bar 225
Cusco carbon rear strut brace 210
UK EVO VIII trunk badge 95
Gruppe -S gauge panel 150
Kartboy bushings 60
B&M shifter kit 130
$6695
I had my radio added in when I voted, but by the time this poll ends, I'll have spent enough to be in the higher tier anyway
v390 installation + dyno time 700
more dyno time 225
P Zero Corsas 800
wheels painted black 500
Greddy turbo timer w/ harness 100
JDM BOV 100
K & N filter 60
Perrin end links 85
Cusco rear sway bar 225
Cusco carbon rear strut brace 210
UK EVO VIII trunk badge 95
Gruppe -S gauge panel 150
Kartboy bushings 60
B&M shifter kit 130
$6695
I had my radio added in when I voted, but by the time this poll ends, I'll have spent enough to be in the higher tier anyway
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Dec 5, 2005, 08:46 PM
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All items I've paid for:
exhaust- $620
MBC- $90
DV- $130
FP- $90
Springs- $200
Radiator shrowd- $80
Guages/pod- $160
Intake(s)- $130
Short shifter/bushings-$0
Shift knob-$50
SAFC-$0
Harness-$80
Vishnu Battery tie lol- $15
EvoDave tails- $120
Overlays- $45
Badge- $45
Above Total: $1,855
Total including tires: $2,870
exhaust- $620
MBC- $90
DV- $130
FP- $90
Springs- $200
Radiator shrowd- $80
Guages/pod- $160
Intake(s)- $130
Short shifter/bushings-$0
Shift knob-$50
SAFC-$0
Harness-$80
Vishnu Battery tie lol- $15
EvoDave tails- $120
Overlays- $45
Badge- $45
Above Total: $1,855
Total including tires: $2,870
Dec 5, 2005, 08:46 PM
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Unpaid parts and labor:
- Steering column single pod (local friend) + Autometer Boost Gauge (local STi driver) + installation (TheSpeedFactor)
- S-AFC I w/harness (had for 5 years)
- Megan 3" Downpipe + Testpipe + CEL fix (TheSpeedFactor)
- Dynoflash
- Kartboy shifter bushings (MachV - raffle item at DSMCA GT8)
Paid parts and labor:
- Megan 3" Cat-back = $350 (TheSpeedFactor)
- Hallman Pro MBC = $85 (TheSpeedFactor)
- K&N Panel Filter = $70 (Advanced Auto)
- Pocketlogger = $110 (Palm M100 used off Amazon, T16-003 interface from MultiplexEngineering.com, and free software)
- Fields Harness for S-AFC = $150 (what a ripoff from Extreme Motorsports - can be had for much less)
- JDM MR DV = $130 (MachV when everyone else was out and since they are 2 mins from my house - can be had for $110 from username NoLimitMotors)
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump = $50 (local Evo'er who never installed it)
- ACT HDSS + Stock Flywheel + Install = $1500 (clutch from NoLimitMotors for $475, flywheel and install through local Mitsu dealer)
Total for paid parts and labor = $2445 (60% of total from clutch)
Miscellaneous (not sure if these should be included):
- 17X8 +35 MM Charcoal Grey Rota Torques (match GG MR) = $600/set (MachV)
- 235/40R17 Kumho Ecsta V700 R-Compounds = $144/ea (Tire Rack via TheSpeedFactor)
Total for racing rims/tires = $1200 (The rim/tire combo was used only for autocrossing and road racing and now has Blizzaks installed for the winter)
Grand total including power mods, clutch, and racing rims/tires = $3645. I have also spent a good bit of money on NGK BPR7ES and race gas with around 20 racing events attended last year.
- Steering column single pod (local friend) + Autometer Boost Gauge (local STi driver) + installation (TheSpeedFactor)
- S-AFC I w/harness (had for 5 years)
- Megan 3" Downpipe + Testpipe + CEL fix (TheSpeedFactor)
- Dynoflash
- Kartboy shifter bushings (MachV - raffle item at DSMCA GT8)
Paid parts and labor:
- Megan 3" Cat-back = $350 (TheSpeedFactor)
- Hallman Pro MBC = $85 (TheSpeedFactor)
- K&N Panel Filter = $70 (Advanced Auto)
- Pocketlogger = $110 (Palm M100 used off Amazon, T16-003 interface from MultiplexEngineering.com, and free software)
- Fields Harness for S-AFC = $150 (what a ripoff from Extreme Motorsports - can be had for much less)
- JDM MR DV = $130 (MachV when everyone else was out and since they are 2 mins from my house - can be had for $110 from username NoLimitMotors)
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump = $50 (local Evo'er who never installed it)
- ACT HDSS + Stock Flywheel + Install = $1500 (clutch from NoLimitMotors for $475, flywheel and install through local Mitsu dealer)
Total for paid parts and labor = $2445 (60% of total from clutch)
Miscellaneous (not sure if these should be included):
- 17X8 +35 MM Charcoal Grey Rota Torques (match GG MR) = $600/set (MachV)
- 235/40R17 Kumho Ecsta V700 R-Compounds = $144/ea (Tire Rack via TheSpeedFactor)
Total for racing rims/tires = $1200 (The rim/tire combo was used only for autocrossing and road racing and now has Blizzaks installed for the winter)
Grand total including power mods, clutch, and racing rims/tires = $3645. I have also spent a good bit of money on NGK BPR7ES and race gas with around 20 racing events attended last year.
Last edited by Warrtalon; Dec 5, 2005 at 08:51 PM.
Dec 5, 2005, 08:46 PM
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$2200 - clutch/tbe/K&N panel/dynoflash/dv/all season tires
but by summer it will be paid off, then the evo savings account gets drained
which is around $6000 right now
but by summer it will be paid off, then the evo savings account gets drained
which is around $6000 right now
Last edited by ibanez_926; Dec 5, 2005 at 08:49 PM.
Dec 5, 2005, 08:53 PM
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This is stuff I have, unfortunately nothing installed except the filter until it gets warmer out.
Megan TBE - $630 (should have gone through Zeus, I know)
UTEC w/ map switch, MAP sensor, ABC - $575 (used)
Dyno day w/o tune - $60 (i think)
K&N panel filter - $60
Total - $1325
As of right now, my goal for the car will eventually be 340-350 pump, 370-380 race gas tuned, out the door for less than $5k.
Megan TBE - $630 (should have gone through Zeus, I know)
UTEC w/ map switch, MAP sensor, ABC - $575 (used)
Dyno day w/o tune - $60 (i think)
K&N panel filter - $60
Total - $1325
As of right now, my goal for the car will eventually be 340-350 pump, 370-380 race gas tuned, out the door for less than $5k.
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Dec 5, 2005, 08:55 PM
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Ouch: it all adds up my friends.... (newbies, think REAL HARD before getting addicted)
xede 895
xflash 100
cusco clutch 1300
tune 1 200
tune 2 200
tune 3 200
tune 4 375
dynoing for fun 125
cams 600
cam 150 sold 264
cam gears 200
exhaust 1100
tme turbo 625 sold oem
sold tme turbo - +800
more exhaust work 400
ams turbo kit 4000
triple carbon clutch 2900
gaskets, little stuff 700
stroker kit 1750
machine work 1000
Labor on rebuild 1500
ams intercooler 600
nisei intercooler 100 trade
ic piping 400
mbc 50
Samco Hoses 200
mini battery and kit 225
Ohlins and springs 2,900
wheels 825
gauges 200
smart kit 400
labor for cams and gears 300
labor on first clutch 500
quaife lsd and labor 1545
BOVs 50 traded, etc
total 25815
xede 895
xflash 100
cusco clutch 1300
tune 1 200
tune 2 200
tune 3 200
tune 4 375
dynoing for fun 125
cams 600
cam 150 sold 264
cam gears 200
exhaust 1100
tme turbo 625 sold oem
sold tme turbo - +800
more exhaust work 400
ams turbo kit 4000
triple carbon clutch 2900
gaskets, little stuff 700
stroker kit 1750
machine work 1000
Labor on rebuild 1500
ams intercooler 600
nisei intercooler 100 trade
ic piping 400
mbc 50
Samco Hoses 200
mini battery and kit 225
Ohlins and springs 2,900
wheels 825
gauges 200
smart kit 400
labor for cams and gears 300
labor on first clutch 500
quaife lsd and labor 1545
BOVs 50 traded, etc
total 25815
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Dec 5, 2005, 09:00 PM
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$550 - tires and alignment
$60 - K&N drop-in air filter
Aside from an oil tanker's worth of gas and about $130 on oil changes, that's it. Overall, the Evo isn't prohibitively expensive (in my opinion). Gradually, though, I may want to spend a little more on minor mods.
$60 - K&N drop-in air filter
Aside from an oil tanker's worth of gas and about $130 on oil changes, that's it. Overall, the Evo isn't prohibitively expensive (in my opinion). Gradually, though, I may want to spend a little more on minor mods.
Dec 5, 2005, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Smogrunner
Ouch: it all adds up my friends.... (newbies, think REAL HARD before getting addicted)
cusco clutch 13000
cusco clutch 13000
Dec 5, 2005, 09:11 PM
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Hey Smog,looks very similiar to my list, wow it didn't seem like that much when I took her for the first drive after paying
I guess it adds up real fast, but worth every penny!!! You cannot put a price on the little free time we have these days to enjoy our evos!
I guess it adds up real fast, but worth every penny!!! You cannot put a price on the little free time we have these days to enjoy our evos!
Dec 5, 2005, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by statix
Hey I Smog, I would love to contribute to your tread, but then I would have to kick myself in the face...Its just a sad reminder....
It is amazing how fast it adds up.... BTW, I fixed my math typo.
Last edited by Smogrunner; Dec 5, 2005 at 10:06 PM.
Dec 5, 2005, 09:12 PM
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I don't know about you guys, but I'm shocked that Warrtalon spent money on wheels????
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
Unpaid parts and labor:
- Steering column single pod (local friend) + Autometer Boost Gauge (local STi driver) + installation (TheSpeedFactor)
- S-AFC I w/harness (had for 5 years)
- Megan 3" Downpipe + Testpipe + CEL fix (TheSpeedFactor)
- Dynoflash
- Kartboy shifter bushings (MachV - raffle item at DSMCA GT8)
Paid parts and labor:
- Megan 3" Cat-back = $350 (TheSpeedFactor)
- Hallman Pro MBC = $85 (TheSpeedFactor)
- K&N Panel Filter = $70 (Advanced Auto)
- Pocketlogger = $110 (Palm M100 used off Amazon, T16-003 interface from MultiplexEngineering.com, and free software)
- Fields Harness for S-AFC = $150 (what a ripoff from Extreme Motorsports - can be had for much less)
- JDM MR DV = $130 (MachV when everyone else was out and since they are 2 mins from my house - can be had for $110 from username NoLimitMotors)
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump = $50 (local Evo'er who never installed it)
- ACT HDSS + Stock Flywheel + Install = $1500 (clutch from NoLimitMotors for $475, flywheel and install through local Mitsu dealer)
Total for paid parts and labor = $2445 (60% of total from clutch)
Miscellaneous (not sure if these should be included):
- 17X8 +35 MM Charcoal Grey Rota Torques (match GG MR) = $600/set (MachV)
- 235/40R17 Kumho Ecsta V700 R-Compounds = $144/ea (Tire Rack via TheSpeedFactor)
Total for racing rims/tires = $1200 (The rim/tire combo was used only for autocrossing and road racing and now has Blizzaks installed for the winter)
Grand total including power mods, clutch, and racing rims/tires = $3645. I have also spent a good bit of money on NGK BPR7ES and race gas with around 20 racing events attended last year.
- Steering column single pod (local friend) + Autometer Boost Gauge (local STi driver) + installation (TheSpeedFactor)
- S-AFC I w/harness (had for 5 years)
- Megan 3" Downpipe + Testpipe + CEL fix (TheSpeedFactor)
- Dynoflash
- Kartboy shifter bushings (MachV - raffle item at DSMCA GT8)
Paid parts and labor:
- Megan 3" Cat-back = $350 (TheSpeedFactor)
- Hallman Pro MBC = $85 (TheSpeedFactor)
- K&N Panel Filter = $70 (Advanced Auto)
- Pocketlogger = $110 (Palm M100 used off Amazon, T16-003 interface from MultiplexEngineering.com, and free software)
- Fields Harness for S-AFC = $150 (what a ripoff from Extreme Motorsports - can be had for much less)
- JDM MR DV = $130 (MachV when everyone else was out and since they are 2 mins from my house - can be had for $110 from username NoLimitMotors)
- Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump = $50 (local Evo'er who never installed it)
- ACT HDSS + Stock Flywheel + Install = $1500 (clutch from NoLimitMotors for $475, flywheel and install through local Mitsu dealer)
Total for paid parts and labor = $2445 (60% of total from clutch)
Miscellaneous (not sure if these should be included):
- 17X8 +35 MM Charcoal Grey Rota Torques (match GG MR) = $600/set (MachV)
- 235/40R17 Kumho Ecsta V700 R-Compounds = $144/ea (Tire Rack via TheSpeedFactor)
Total for racing rims/tires = $1200 (The rim/tire combo was used only for autocrossing and road racing and now has Blizzaks installed for the winter)
Grand total including power mods, clutch, and racing rims/tires = $3645. I have also spent a good bit of money on NGK BPR7ES and race gas with around 20 racing events attended last year.