How many members still have the 1st yr production model (2008) ?
Oct 9, 2012, 11:31 AM
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Just over 47k miles on mine. No major problems. Replaced the stock Panasonic battery, the serpentine belt and idler pulleys, spark plugs, oil, brake pads, and tires.
Oct 9, 2012, 04:32 PM
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Yep, it still had some life left in it. I might have launched it at MOST 6 times. I got an incredible deal on an act hdss and it has been collecting dust for years so I finally decided to teach the girlfriend how to drive stick and have an excuse to put the new clutch in. 
Oct 9, 2012, 05:23 PM
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my clutch has 80k miles right now and it drives perfectly normal.
rear diff?? idk about this one. never heard anything bad about the evox' rear diff. i know the previous evo 9 and 8 had sub-par tran/rear diff (especially the mr with 6spd).
the acd fail is something we angelenos have no idea about. apparently, this is something you experience if you live in colder climate areas.
i was kind of worried when purchasing my 08 rr. first year model and it's been sitting in the dealer lot for 10+ months??? turns out i had nothing to really worry about. 3 yrs of ownership and 80k+ miles @ around 360-400 tq not a single issues with my car. my DRL and those corner ambers seem to go out like those cheap christmas tree lights but other than that, the evox is solid car.
the only thing i had to "fix" was the plastic pulleys. upgraded to the metal hyundai pulleys.
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Oct 10, 2012, 06:25 PM
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'08 GSR here. Just about to turn 55k miles. Replaced ACD pump around 30k miles under warranty. Going in for clutch this week. No idea about the timing belt or diff pins, but it drives fine so far. DD every day to work and back, only thing I look forward to really.
Oct 16, 2012, 03:39 PM
#115
2008 GSR 32k Miles / Mods in SIG since 4k Miles 360 WHP
Replaced :
Fuel pump relay
Brake pads
Tires (On third set)
ACD PUMP went out around 29k - Replaced under warranty
Brake fluid changed @ 12k with Ferodo DS2500 Pads
Coolant flushed at 13k
Driveline Fluids replaced with OEM every 15k Miles
Still on stock clutch (Knock on wood)
Replaced :
Fuel pump relay
Brake pads
Tires (On third set)
ACD PUMP went out around 29k - Replaced under warranty
Brake fluid changed @ 12k with Ferodo DS2500 Pads
Coolant flushed at 13k
Driveline Fluids replaced with OEM every 15k Miles
Still on stock clutch (Knock on wood)
Oct 17, 2012, 11:48 AM
#117
May 08' Production MR
-Factory Replaced SST with 10' model.
-Routine Maintenance
Appx. 69k, no issues what so ever, this is a COBB stage 1 as well.
Keep up with the routine stuff and it'll last!
-Factory Replaced SST with 10' model.
-Routine Maintenance
Appx. 69k, no issues what so ever, this is a COBB stage 1 as well.
Keep up with the routine stuff and it'll last!
Oct 17, 2012, 01:26 PM
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See i love the look of the 08 models cause that is what a Evo X should look like, but my question is can i get the dash display of the 10+ models in the 08 since can obviously get the 10+ SST in it.
Oct 17, 2012, 03:45 PM
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the only shop i'd recommend is KTM in chatsworth, ca. great group of guys with ethics!!! shop owners name is kim. he'll take great care of you and your car.
what is your power goal?? is the evo your dd?