Think I found an Evo8... good deal?
Jun 30, 2008, 02:10 PM
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If he works at a dealership ask him to run a carfax for you. They usually have a subscription to carfax, so it won't cost them anything.
Any pictures of the car? It seems like a good deal, I happen to love the SSL interior. It is a little slippery but looks great.
Any pictures of the car? It seems like a good deal, I happen to love the SSL interior. It is a little slippery but looks great.
Jun 30, 2008, 02:13 PM
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I'm a bit leery of leather interiors ever since my 1G (aka Frost's old 1G
) and how they hold up over time (I dare you to find some 1G leather that isn't pwned)... oh well I'll be in an Evo X before this leather gets worn 
Jun 30, 2008, 02:29 PM
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1) Guy said he did the timing belt when he did the cams... no cam gears were done, but I'll pick at him a bit more on this
2) I'll probably run a Carfax just to be safe. I know they don't catch 100% of the accidents/repairs, but it couldn't hurt. Everything else looks to be in good shape & be original... FMIC, Radiator etc, so I doubt it was in an accident. The reason it is repainted is because the guy works at a BMW dealership that does bodywork and he had a hookup. He was also going to fill/paint the trunk, but I want to get a wing back on there so I told him not to. Is the hood or front bumper stamped with a VIN anywhere that I could cross-check?
2) I'll probably run a Carfax just to be safe. I know they don't catch 100% of the accidents/repairs, but it couldn't hurt. Everything else looks to be in good shape & be original... FMIC, Radiator etc, so I doubt it was in an accident. The reason it is repainted is because the guy works at a BMW dealership that does bodywork and he had a hookup. He was also going to fill/paint the trunk, but I want to get a wing back on there so I told him not to. Is the hood or front bumper stamped with a VIN anywhere that I could cross-check?
Jun 30, 2008, 05:30 PM
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1) Guy said he did the timing belt when he did the cams... no cam gears were done, but I'll pick at him a bit more on this
2) I'll probably run a Carfax just to be safe. I know they don't catch 100% of the accidents/repairs, but it couldn't hurt. Everything else looks to be in good shape & be original... FMIC, Radiator etc, so I doubt it was in an accident. The reason it is repainted is because the guy works at a BMW dealership that does bodywork and he had a hookup. He was also going to fill/paint the trunk, but I want to get a wing back on there so I told him not to. Is the hood or front bumper stamped with a VIN anywhere that I could cross-check?
2) I'll probably run a Carfax just to be safe. I know they don't catch 100% of the accidents/repairs, but it couldn't hurt. Everything else looks to be in good shape & be original... FMIC, Radiator etc, so I doubt it was in an accident. The reason it is repainted is because the guy works at a BMW dealership that does bodywork and he had a hookup. He was also going to fill/paint the trunk, but I want to get a wing back on there so I told him not to. Is the hood or front bumper stamped with a VIN anywhere that I could cross-check?
Jun 30, 2008, 05:42 PM
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1. forget any shred of a warranty with that car
2. get it looked over, if it's good to go (AMS knows their Sh..) buy it asap cause that's cheap.
3. post pics of your pickup in the show & shine forum!
P.S. SSL rocks
2. get it looked over, if it's good to go (AMS knows their Sh..) buy it asap cause that's cheap.
3. post pics of your pickup in the show & shine forum!
P.S. SSL rocks
Jul 2, 2008, 07:00 AM
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so I went and drove the car again and Frost and I did a more thorough inspection.
The only real problem I could find was the AC didn't work! (big deal for me, 1G had no AC and we all know how hot a black/black car with leather can get)
It looked as if the system didn't have any Freon in it (little window on the hardline). It could be as simple as a system recharge, or as complicated as a pinhole leak/bad compressor. Is this something I could get warrantied possibly, or would I be better off taking it to a shop that does AC.
Guy offered to throw in some parts he originally wasn't going to, to offset the cost... stock muffler/cat, stock cams, carbon fiber exhaust shield, some lame aftermarket turbo manifold (will get sold) and an aftermarket O2 housing. Thoughts?
The only real problem I could find was the AC didn't work! (big deal for me, 1G had no AC and we all know how hot a black/black car with leather can get)
It looked as if the system didn't have any Freon in it (little window on the hardline). It could be as simple as a system recharge, or as complicated as a pinhole leak/bad compressor. Is this something I could get warrantied possibly, or would I be better off taking it to a shop that does AC.
Guy offered to throw in some parts he originally wasn't going to, to offset the cost... stock muffler/cat, stock cams, carbon fiber exhaust shield, some lame aftermarket turbo manifold (will get sold) and an aftermarket O2 housing. Thoughts?
Jul 2, 2008, 07:40 AM
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so I went and drove the car again and Frost and I did a more thorough inspection.
The only real problem I could find was the AC didn't work! (big deal for me, 1G had no AC and we all know how hot a black/black car with leather can get)
It looked as if the system didn't have any Freon in it (little window on the hardline). It could be as simple as a system recharge, or as complicated as a pinhole leak/bad compressor. Is this something I could get warrantied possibly, or would I be better off taking it to a shop that does AC.
Guy offered to throw in some parts he originally wasn't going to, to offset the cost... stock muffler/cat, stock cams, carbon fiber exhaust shield, some lame aftermarket turbo manifold (will get sold) and an aftermarket O2 housing. Thoughts?
The only real problem I could find was the AC didn't work! (big deal for me, 1G had no AC and we all know how hot a black/black car with leather can get)
It looked as if the system didn't have any Freon in it (little window on the hardline). It could be as simple as a system recharge, or as complicated as a pinhole leak/bad compressor. Is this something I could get warrantied possibly, or would I be better off taking it to a shop that does AC.
Guy offered to throw in some parts he originally wasn't going to, to offset the cost... stock muffler/cat, stock cams, carbon fiber exhaust shield, some lame aftermarket turbo manifold (will get sold) and an aftermarket O2 housing. Thoughts?
Sorry, I'm a worst case scenario thinker and I would def take this to Devo. Will cost you next to nothing to have someone who rebuilds salvaged Evos give it a look over. Probably can get the AC diagnosed as well.
IMO stock parts should be included, especially the exhaust.
Jul 2, 2008, 08:08 AM
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Or it never worked after the front end accident it was in?
Sorry, I'm a worst case scenario thinker and I would def take this to Devo. Will cost you next to nothing to have someone who rebuilds salvaged Evos give it a look over. Probably can get the AC diagnosed as well.
IMO stock parts should be included, especially the exhaust.
Sorry, I'm a worst case scenario thinker and I would def take this to Devo. Will cost you next to nothing to have someone who rebuilds salvaged Evos give it a look over. Probably can get the AC diagnosed as well.
IMO stock parts should be included, especially the exhaust.
fortunately, the VIN on the quarter panels matched, as did the VIN on the hood... so unless there was some really freak accident like a tow-hitch punching through the radiator, it seems legit. running a carfax as we speak, so we'll see what that has to say. I'd love to take it to DEVO, but with the upcoming holiday weekend and my work schedule, it will probably just go to AMS for an inspection since I live so dangerously close to them.
edit: and as far as the exhaust... he doesn't have the downpipe/exhaust... just the resonator and cat :-/
Jul 2, 2008, 08:32 AM
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Cool, as long as you have someone _very_ familiar with the frame and rebuilding these look it over you'll be in good hands.
RE: The exhaust
I'd get whatever you can from the stock exhaust, especially if you can get the cat. It's hard to say what the future emissions testing in IL may bring, but if it gets much more strict than just needing to pass OBDII tests you may need whatever you can get.
RE: The exhaust
I'd get whatever you can from the stock exhaust, especially if you can get the cat. It's hard to say what the future emissions testing in IL may bring, but if it gets much more strict than just needing to pass OBDII tests you may need whatever you can get.
Jul 2, 2008, 08:39 AM
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Cool, as long as you have someone _very_ familiar with the frame and rebuilding these look it over you'll be in good hands.
RE: The exhaust
I'd get whatever you can from the stock exhaust, especially if you can get the cat. It's hard to say what the future emissions testing in IL may bring, but if it gets much more strict than just needing to pass OBDII tests you may need whatever you can get.
RE: The exhaust
I'd get whatever you can from the stock exhaust, especially if you can get the cat. It's hard to say what the future emissions testing in IL may bring, but if it gets much more strict than just needing to pass OBDII tests you may need whatever you can get.
just as a precaution, car will be registered out in Boone county... but I'll probably put another HFC on anyways just because I'm green like that
p.s. you should bring your hoopty to the drag day in September. check MWIR drag forum.