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Going from Evo 8 to 9, who's done it?

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Old May 26, 2006, 09:01 PM
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Going from Evo 8 to 9, who's done it?

I am looking at an MR, and want to know, specifically, if my coil-overs, and front and rear swaybars will fit.

Who's done this?
Old May 26, 2006, 09:31 PM
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I don't see why they wouldn't, but I don't think many people have carried over suspension mods like that. However, I think you would benefit GREATLY on the road course with the IX that can make much more power with the same mods and conservative tune - both peak AND mid-range, which is perfect. If I had the patience and ability to put my entire 05 back to stock, I'd have a IX in a heartbeat. They should own on the road course with the MIVEC.
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coilovers will definatley fit. Sway bars will definatley fit also.

I made the switch to a 9 MR and haven't regretted anything
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Thanks, I will keep that in mind. I was thinking of getting the MR< and having them switch it all at the dealership. Pretty much everything but the cams. I would also keep the old rims from the Evo, so I could use them for track tires.
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i recently started thinking about switching too. but i want the straight ix not the mr.
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I've switched, love it. No more whiny diff, the car actually sounds like its together now. As others said, your suspension items should fit just fine.




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