Compilation Of Evo Problems
Feb 7, 2007, 10:02 PM
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Compilation Of Evo Problems
I'd like to start a thread about problems that EVO owners have had with their cars that seem to be common. I believe it will come in handy to would-be EVO owners and noobs (like myself) and maybe even....dare I say....WARRTALON!!!
Please include mods, miles, year, and trim (RS, GSR, MR)
Here's a list of a few of the ones I've heard about:
Okay, maybe I've only got one. Maybe there is only one. That's why I need the rest of you to contribute.
If there already was an attempt at a thread like this or if there is one (which I have not seen) feel free to delete this thread.
Please include mods, miles, year, and trim (RS, GSR, MR)
Here's a list of a few of the ones I've heard about:
- MR 6spd 4th gear weak
- ........
Okay, maybe I've only got one. Maybe there is only one. That's why I need the rest of you to contribute.
If there already was an attempt at a thread like this or if there is one (which I have not seen) feel free to delete this thread.
Last edited by rocket_man; Feb 8, 2007 at 12:51 PM.
Feb 7, 2007, 10:15 PM
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03 GSR, NOT a single problem.....besides BOV leaking and dash lights going out- dont consider them real "problems" though.
I am already at 50,000 miles: 20k with 300whp, 30k with 350+whp
Only thing that has "failed" is the stock clutch, lasted 49,500 miles, juts replaced it with an Exedy Twin HD
Only had to change the wear-n-tear parts: brake pads, tires, etc.
I am already at 50,000 miles: 20k with 300whp, 30k with 350+whp
Only thing that has "failed" is the stock clutch, lasted 49,500 miles, juts replaced it with an Exedy Twin HD
Only had to change the wear-n-tear parts: brake pads, tires, etc.
Feb 7, 2007, 10:26 PM
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intercooler pipes popping off thats for sure,
im at 18k with stock clutch at 300whp, 320 tq,
sitll grabbing but i know clutch is goign soon, been through a set of tires already, need new brakes
oh the new problem is my coin trey light went off, just noticed today, dont know how long it was off
im at 18k with stock clutch at 300whp, 320 tq,
sitll grabbing but i know clutch is goign soon, been through a set of tires already, need new brakes
oh the new problem is my coin trey light went off, just noticed today, dont know how long it was off
Feb 8, 2007, 01:01 AM
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27k... valve tick?... had 4 mitsu mechanics sitting there listening to my valves with there stethoscope thingamajiger and they couldnt figure out jack shyt! So here i am driving my car hoping all is good..... : /
still pulls like no other
still pulls like no other
Feb 8, 2007, 01:08 AM
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28k 2003, intake exhaust tune...the back seat arm rest came out for no reason...
02 sensors 2 times now... front driverside strut blew out. but that is all. went through the stock tires in 2 months
02 sensors 2 times now... front driverside strut blew out. but that is all. went through the stock tires in 2 months
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Feb 8, 2007, 04:57 AM
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I'd like to start a thread about problems that EVO owners have had with their cars. I believe it will come in handy to would-be EVO owners and noobs (like myself) and maybe even....dare I say....WARRTALON!!!
Please include mods, miles, year, and trim (RS, GSR, MR)
Here's a list of a few of the ones I've heard about:
If there already was an attempt at a thread like this or if there is one (which I have not seen) feel free to delete this thread.
Please include mods, miles, year, and trim (RS, GSR, MR)
Here's a list of a few of the ones I've heard about:
- MR 6spd 4th gear weak
- ........
If there already was an attempt at a thread like this or if there is one (which I have not seen) feel free to delete this thread.
Feb 8, 2007, 05:04 AM
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I think that the 4th gear issue is a heat problem. Those who track their MR's regularly have experienced the loss of 4th gear. It seems to be HP independent.
The real issue is that gears 4 through 6 aren't as beefy as 1 through 3 on the MR, or 4 and 5 on other Evos. I guess mitsu engineered them that way expecting less torque and thought they could get away with it.
The real issue is that gears 4 through 6 aren't as beefy as 1 through 3 on the MR, or 4 and 5 on other Evos. I guess mitsu engineered them that way expecting less torque and thought they could get away with it.
Feb 8, 2007, 05:33 AM
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5k, needed a new rear diff. Factory defect, replaced under warranty. Dealer said it was the 2nd one they had seen with the same defect.. factory defect doesn't really count as a problem to me..
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'03 41K stock clutch slipping, HVAC temp control knob stuck on lukewarm, clear coat on wing gone, Brembos were pink, hood vent went silver in about 12K miles. Mechanically everything else was fine.