View Poll Results: Do you beat on your evo?
Yes, not driving it to full potential is a waste
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No, I spent $30k and want it to last
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Who doesn't beat on their evo?
Jan 11, 2004, 02:39 PM
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Sorry for being the odd-ball here but I am new to this. What do you guys mean when you say drop clutch and letting the clutch slip. I have no experience with manual cars but I love the evo and intnd to buy one
Jan 11, 2004, 06:47 PM
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Sorry for being the odd-ball here but I am new to this. What do you guys mean when you say drop clutch and letting the clutch slip
You don't WANNA know..
Jan 11, 2004, 09:22 PM
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Originally posted by DefBringer
I only have 115 miles on mine so far, so I'm babying it still.
BTW....those people who DO drive their cars hard...when it comes time to sell your car don't lie to the person and lower the resale value for us owners who DO take care of our cars.
There is a difference between beating on the car and driving it like it should be driven.
Taking it to the dragstrip = beating on the car
I only have 115 miles on mine so far, so I'm babying it still.
BTW....those people who DO drive their cars hard...when it comes time to sell your car don't lie to the person and lower the resale value for us owners who DO take care of our cars.
There is a difference between beating on the car and driving it like it should be driven.
Taking it to the dragstrip = beating on the car
Anyone here that says, "Oh, i seldom redline it... " - BS
Anyone who wants to buy a second hand evo can rest assured that the car has been thoroughly tested
Anyone who wants a second hand evo will want to thoroughly test the car himself/herself..
FYI, i break the local speed limit every minute i'm in the car (our limit on the highways is 80kmph/50mph) and if i wanted to drive legal, i'd bought a Micra/march... hehehee
However, i love my car... i look after it more than i look after my wife! (heheeh) when it goes to the shop.. i stay with it till it comes out like a husband pacing round the hospital room waiting for his wife to give birth smoking packs after packs of marlboro reds.... i give my evo the best this automotive world has to offer.. e.g. the best oils.. the best tires.. the best waxes and polish, the best mods.. and like the wife i love more.. the best screw (WOT-type)
my 2 cts worth...
Jan 11, 2004, 09:25 PM
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Originally posted by M3lachsilber
Based on some peoples bad clutch experiences in their EVO's....
You don't WANNA know..
Based on some peoples bad clutch experiences in their EVO's....
You don't WANNA know..
dont buy an evo if you dont think you can maintain it... its really a high maintenance car (like a high maintenance wife/gf/partner/lover) but if you think you can.. you'll really enjoy it...
Jan 12, 2004, 07:19 AM
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dont buy an evo if you dont think you can maintain it... its really a high maintenance car (like a high maintenance wife/gf/partner/lover)
No probs or maintenance issues so far..
15,000 miles and counting..
After all, it's not like owning an older German car or nothing..You want $$ let's talk..
BTDT..
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Jan 12, 2004, 02:36 PM
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I drive mine the way its supposed to be...but then again I dont beat on it every single shift or do hard launches, almost at 6000 miles and absolutly zero problems...lovin every min
Jan 12, 2004, 05:19 PM
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I think this poll is too limited. Contrary to popular belief you can drive the vehicle to it's full potential WITHOUT abusing it. Some of you just need to learn how to drive.
Jan 14, 2004, 01:29 PM
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Yea, you need to have a few more choices. I only drop the clutch now and then, like at the dragway!! but Ive had mine for about 6 months and have dropped the clutch maybe 10-15 times. 10 at the dragstrip, maybe a few times on the road. Ive got it up to 135. I dont rip around corners too much, ive hit the rev limitera handful of times, maybe 7-10. but i really dont think thats beating on it. Well compared to alot of people i know with there cars who drop the clutch5 times a day and rip on it everywhere possible. Oh yea, and at 11,000 miles with NOT a single problem. Car runs awesome!!!
Jan 14, 2004, 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by jotan82
i don't beat on it, i just drive it like it should be driven
i don't beat on it, i just drive it like it should be driven
Originally posted by Fireball
perfectly worded
perfectly worded
yep
Last edited by en1gma19; Jan 14, 2004 at 01:59 PM.
Jan 14, 2004, 01:53 PM
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Get an engine treatment like Prolong or Slick50. I helps for extreme uses. But the big thing is buy an Evo that has not been properly broken in. I would not suggest buying an Evo that has not. The first 500 miles never go abouve 5000 rpm. And no extreme racing for the first 1000 miles.
Jan 14, 2004, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by Clue?sion
Get an engine treatment like Prolong or Slick50. I helps for extreme uses. But the big thing is buy an Evo that has not been properly broken in. I would not suggest buying an Evo that has not. The first 500 miles never go abouve 5000 rpm. And no extreme racing for the first 1000 miles.
Get an engine treatment like Prolong or Slick50. I helps for extreme uses. But the big thing is buy an Evo that has not been properly broken in. I would not suggest buying an Evo that has not. The first 500 miles never go abouve 5000 rpm. And no extreme racing for the first 1000 miles.
Jan 16, 2004, 08:18 AM
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Originally posted by M3lachsilber
Maybe a hard driven EVO 7 with some miles is becoming high maintenace but so far not our beloved US model EVO 8 !!
No probs or maintenance issues so far..
15,000 miles and counting..
After all, it's not like owning an older German car or nothing..You want $$ let's talk..
BTDT..
Maybe a hard driven EVO 7 with some miles is becoming high maintenace but so far not our beloved US model EVO 8 !!
No probs or maintenance issues so far..
15,000 miles and counting..
After all, it's not like owning an older German car or nothing..You want $$ let's talk..
BTDT..
Changed your tyres yet? Cheaps tyres wont work
Changed your tranny oils yets? Cheap oils wont work
Changed your fully synthetics yet? Non synthetics wont work
How many times have you refuelled in the past week?
How expensive is your fuel (higher ron)?
Changed your brake pads yet? Cheap pads wont work
Shall i go on?