trying to decide on what to buy...sti or evo?
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LOL this isn't the subie world. The 6spds are a lot weaker. Even built, which costs a crap ton and only Sheptrans does it btw.
Yea I use faded calipers as a hallmark. You can't fade them with regular stop-and-go. You need to beat on the brakes (and consequently the rest of the car). The worse the fade the more it was beat on. Also keep in mind the stock clutch gives out around 50k with moderate use. So check for a slipping clutch.
Yea I use faded calipers as a hallmark. You can't fade them with regular stop-and-go. You need to beat on the brakes (and consequently the rest of the car). The worse the fade the more it was beat on. Also keep in mind the stock clutch gives out around 50k with moderate use. So check for a slipping clutch.
You couldn't be more wrong on the calipers, I've onwed 3 Evos, let me repeat myself 3 EVOS, and every one of them had fading calipers and only 1 EVER saw track time, and that was less then 10 runs at a drag way and 1 Auto cross day. Just like the factory clearcoat on the Evo 8 wings was crap and faded in the sun, the red on the brembos were JUST as bad.
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You couldn't be more wrong on the calipers, I've onwed 3 Evos, let me repeat myself 3 EVOS, and every one of them had fading calipers and only 1 EVER saw track time, and that was less then 10 runs at a drag way and 1 Auto cross day. Just like the factory clearcoat on the Evo 8 wings was crap and faded in the sun, the red on the brembos were JUST as bad.
I should clarify that by "fade" I mean becoming brownbos. Not clear coat peeling. Unless its bubbling, thats abuse. My calipers know abuse too well.
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You couldn't be more wrong on the calipers, I've onwed 3 Evos, let me repeat myself 3 EVOS, and every one of them had fading calipers and only 1 EVER saw track time, and that was less then 10 runs at a drag way and 1 Auto cross day. Just like the factory clearcoat on the Evo 8 wings was crap and faded in the sun, the red on the brembos were JUST as bad.
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I still do not understand why I should get a 5spd vs the 6spd....? yes, i can understand it would be more expensive to work on, but why would it not be more reliable?
is the transmisson in the 6spd weaker? Weaker as in the syncros is garbage? How much would a new tranny cost for a 6spd vs a 5?
Also, anyone put a dogbox in their evo? likes/dislikes?
is the transmisson in the 6spd weaker? Weaker as in the syncros is garbage? How much would a new tranny cost for a 6spd vs a 5?
Also, anyone put a dogbox in their evo? likes/dislikes?
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I still do not understand why I should get a 5spd vs the 6spd....? yes, i can understand it would be more expensive to work on, but why would it not be more reliable?
is the transmisson in the 6spd weaker? Weaker as in the syncros is garbage? How much would a new tranny cost for a 6spd vs a 5?
Also, anyone put a dogbox in their evo? likes/dislikes?
is the transmisson in the 6spd weaker? Weaker as in the syncros is garbage? How much would a new tranny cost for a 6spd vs a 5?
Also, anyone put a dogbox in their evo? likes/dislikes?
The evo was meant to be a 5spd manual. Even the Evo X has a 5spd manual. IMO the only reason mitsu ever made a 6spd for the evo is cause there were customers that were like "omgz my friend's subaru has a 6spd why do I have only 5!!????"
And dogboxes are way overpriced and so not necessary. A good 5 spd is all you need.
EDIT: A new 6spd from mitsu is around $4k I believe.
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So basically, I should stay away from the mr models? I found a mr at a dealer but they said it ha a 5spd in it. Is it common for mr owners to switch the car to a 5speed?
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I'm not saying this is the case, but some dealers are stupid and THINK they have MRs if the car has BBS wheels (which can be a simple swap or maybe the SE model) or the vortex generator (which is an add-on that anyone can put on it). While not impossible (as people have done it), it's not too likely that the car is an MR with a five-speed. Look at what separates the MR from the other model (in terms of stuff that isn't a five-minute swap) and see if that car has those things.
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Same here. I've owned two Evos, both purchased new, and my current one has 45k on the clock and not a single caliper is fading. It's been parked outside more than inside over the past two years too.
I'm not saying this is the case, but some dealers are stupid and THINK they have MRs if the car has BBS wheels (which can be a simple swap or maybe the SE model) or the vortex generator (which is an add-on that anyone can put on it). While not impossible (as people have done it), it's not too likely that the car is an MR with a five-speed. Look at what separates the MR from the other model (in terms of stuff that isn't a five-minute swap) and see if that car has those things.
I'm not saying this is the case, but some dealers are stupid and THINK they have MRs if the car has BBS wheels (which can be a simple swap or maybe the SE model) or the vortex generator (which is an add-on that anyone can put on it). While not impossible (as people have done it), it's not too likely that the car is an MR with a five-speed. Look at what separates the MR from the other model (in terms of stuff that isn't a five-minute swap) and see if that car has those things.
The thing you have to keep in mind is most people that break the 6spd usually put a 5spd in. Until last year there wasn't even an option to strengthen the 6spd. Quiet a few people have swapped the 6 for the 5.
And if the car is a IX SE then theres almost nothing to tell them apart from the MR. The only difference is the bilstein dampers and the special edition lip (which came on the MR as an appearance package). There are a few ways to tell the difference. OP, you should search and know what to look for. Most foolproof way though is to run the VIN.
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The thing you have to keep in mind is most people that break the 6spd usually put a 5spd in. Until last year there wasn't even an option to strengthen the 6spd. Quiet a few people have swapped the 6 for the 5.
And if the car is a IX SE then theres almost nothing to tell them apart from the MR. The only difference is the bilstein dampers and the special edition lip (which came on the MR as an appearance package). There are a few ways to tell the difference. OP, you should search and know what to look for. Most foolproof way though is to run the VIN.
And if the car is a IX SE then theres almost nothing to tell them apart from the MR. The only difference is the bilstein dampers and the special edition lip (which came on the MR as an appearance package). There are a few ways to tell the difference. OP, you should search and know what to look for. Most foolproof way though is to run the VIN.
But even in the situation of a IX SE, it won't have the zero-lift kit or the gauges.
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You couldn't be more wrong on the calipers, I've onwed 3 Evos, let me repeat myself 3 EVOS, and every one of them had fading calipers and only 1 EVER saw track time, and that was less then 10 runs at a drag way and 1 Auto cross day. Just like the factory clearcoat on the Evo 8 wings was crap and faded in the sun, the red on the brembos were JUST as bad.
the tires and breaks worked very well. i was able to break 20 ft shoter than a buddy of mind in a 2010 135i i was also able to gain 50ft to 75f per lap on him with the late breaking and amazing corner ability of the car.. The breaks are fine in my opinion.
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guys....eventhough i have yet to get any test drives in...im hung up on this one..TTR tuned, and looks pretty clean. the VIN is on the last picture.
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