NEW EVO owner!
May 30, 2003, 11:21 AM
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NEW EVO owner!
I just wanted to say hello to everyone, I just sold my WRX w/ $23,000 in mods and bought a blue EVO. It will be here in Daytona on Monday or Tuesday. I got it in Blue.
Just thought I would say hi to everyone in the south east
Tom
Just thought I would say hi to everyone in the south east
Tom
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May 30, 2003, 04:46 PM
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Here is the motor
and mods
Below is a list of current modifications to Tom Vincent’s 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX:
1. C-West (authentic) body kit
2. JDM grill
3. JDM "I" emblem
4. Sti hood scoop
5. JDM clear corner lights equipped with PIAA white LED bulbs
6. JDM clear side markers equipped with PIAA white LED bulbs
7. AmsOil high flow air filter charger
8. Turbo XS RFL blow off valve
9. 18" SSR Competition wheels (11.5 lbs each)
10. M2 3" T304 stainless down pipe (no cat)
11. M2 3" high flow cat
12. M2 3" T304 stainless exhaust with 4" tip
13. M2 T304 stainless up-pipe (no cat)
14. Vishnu under drive lightened crank pulley
15. AVO Turbo World oil separator tank
16. MRT Rally aluminum racing radiator with blue Samco silicone hosing
17. Greddy hi-press radiator cap
18. Zero Sports 68 degree C thermostat
19. M2 Performance suspension w/ all urethane bushings included
20. Turbo XS UTEC stand alone engine management system w/ remote map selector and launch control
21. Turbo XS polished top mount intercooler
22. Subaru JDM Sti projector beam headlight conversion (imported from Japan. AUTHENTIC!)
23. PIAA H1 Extreme White Plus bulbs in projector beams
24. PIAA 9005 Extreme White Plus bulbs in high beams
25. PIAA white LED bulbs in parking lights
26. PIAA silicone wiper blades
27. PIAA fog light conversion
28 AEM big brake upgrade (slotted rotors, front and back)
29 AXIS Ultimate high performance brake pads
30. Short shifter with SPARCO shift knob
31. Kenwood Exelon KDC-X819 flip face CD player
32. Custom install of Autometer Lunar series boost, EGT, and air/fuel, gauges in the din space under the CD player using a custom made piece of carbon fiber taken from the wing of the Team Flis 09 Corvette, which is the two time winner of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.
33. JL Audio sound system including a 10W3 sub woopher
34. Kicker ZR120 sub amp
35 Tsunami wiring for the entire sound system
36 Falken Azenis 225-40-ZR18 tires
37. 3M clear paint protective film protecting the body kit
38. Turbo XS alternate boost bleed off valve
39. AmsOil fully synthetic lubricants in the entire car
40. HKS Type-1 turbo timer custom flush mounted in place of the factory ash tray
41. Ported and polished aluminum intercooler piping with samco silicone hose couplers
42. Custom EVO THIS vanity license plate
43. RIDE graphics package
44. M2 Performance 22mm rear sway bar w/ urethane bushings and blue anodized MRT sway bar endlinks
45. Urethane exhaust hangers
"As this WRX sits now it is pushing over 325 horse power on a stock turbo! It is still a great daily driver due to the extensive R&D from Turbo XS on the engine management system. It drives like a stock car until you open up the throttle! It is truly Dr. Jeckal and Mr. Hyde!"
It was never my intention to make this car a "drag strip car", or an "autocross car", or even a "carpet queen". This car is a JDM style "Street Warrior".
and mods
Below is a list of current modifications to Tom Vincent’s 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX:
1. C-West (authentic) body kit
2. JDM grill
3. JDM "I" emblem
4. Sti hood scoop
5. JDM clear corner lights equipped with PIAA white LED bulbs
6. JDM clear side markers equipped with PIAA white LED bulbs
7. AmsOil high flow air filter charger
8. Turbo XS RFL blow off valve
9. 18" SSR Competition wheels (11.5 lbs each)
10. M2 3" T304 stainless down pipe (no cat)
11. M2 3" high flow cat
12. M2 3" T304 stainless exhaust with 4" tip
13. M2 T304 stainless up-pipe (no cat)
14. Vishnu under drive lightened crank pulley
15. AVO Turbo World oil separator tank
16. MRT Rally aluminum racing radiator with blue Samco silicone hosing
17. Greddy hi-press radiator cap
18. Zero Sports 68 degree C thermostat
19. M2 Performance suspension w/ all urethane bushings included
20. Turbo XS UTEC stand alone engine management system w/ remote map selector and launch control
21. Turbo XS polished top mount intercooler
22. Subaru JDM Sti projector beam headlight conversion (imported from Japan. AUTHENTIC!)
23. PIAA H1 Extreme White Plus bulbs in projector beams
24. PIAA 9005 Extreme White Plus bulbs in high beams
25. PIAA white LED bulbs in parking lights
26. PIAA silicone wiper blades
27. PIAA fog light conversion
28 AEM big brake upgrade (slotted rotors, front and back)
29 AXIS Ultimate high performance brake pads
30. Short shifter with SPARCO shift knob
31. Kenwood Exelon KDC-X819 flip face CD player
32. Custom install of Autometer Lunar series boost, EGT, and air/fuel, gauges in the din space under the CD player using a custom made piece of carbon fiber taken from the wing of the Team Flis 09 Corvette, which is the two time winner of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona.
33. JL Audio sound system including a 10W3 sub woopher
34. Kicker ZR120 sub amp
35 Tsunami wiring for the entire sound system
36 Falken Azenis 225-40-ZR18 tires
37. 3M clear paint protective film protecting the body kit
38. Turbo XS alternate boost bleed off valve
39. AmsOil fully synthetic lubricants in the entire car
40. HKS Type-1 turbo timer custom flush mounted in place of the factory ash tray
41. Ported and polished aluminum intercooler piping with samco silicone hose couplers
42. Custom EVO THIS vanity license plate
43. RIDE graphics package
44. M2 Performance 22mm rear sway bar w/ urethane bushings and blue anodized MRT sway bar endlinks
45. Urethane exhaust hangers
"As this WRX sits now it is pushing over 325 horse power on a stock turbo! It is still a great daily driver due to the extensive R&D from Turbo XS on the engine management system. It drives like a stock car until you open up the throttle! It is truly Dr. Jeckal and Mr. Hyde!"
It was never my intention to make this car a "drag strip car", or an "autocross car", or even a "carpet queen". This car is a JDM style "Street Warrior".
Last edited by RIDE1; Jun 3, 2003 at 10:56 AM.
Jun 1, 2003, 02:30 AM
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Congrats to both of you. So nice that every one here in the forum bought the Evo. As I got my Black Evo since monday, I've been enjoying every single thing of it. Just finished breaking it in today bout 650 miles and I'm ready to add modification to it. My first mod will be the greddy turbo timer and a greddy BOV
Bought the parts today and I'm ready to install it tomorrow. It will be a busy day for me and my Evo tomorrow.
Keep enjoying your Evo, guys.
Bought the parts today and I'm ready to install it tomorrow. It will be a busy day for me and my Evo tomorrow. Keep enjoying your Evo, guys.
Jun 2, 2003, 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by 02MaximizedVQ
Hey Tom, congratulations on your purchase. Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to switch camps?
Hey Tom, congratulations on your purchase. Just out of curiosity, why did you decide to switch camps?
But.... I was pretty well maxed out on mods, and I had 21,000 miles on it and I was offered great $ for what it and the time was rite. I had the itch for a new project. I love the STi but I did not feel like getting bent over the hood and ram rodded by the dealer, plus then wait for a few months to get my car. I had an opportunity to get an evo at sticker, and it would be in either today or tomorrow, so I jumped on it.
But one thing....you will never hear me bash subaru!!! I love the cars, and I always will!
Tom
Jun 9, 2003, 12:55 PM
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First Mods:
HKS Turbo Timer. Went in easily and it works great. I could not find a place it would look good, so I mounted it up under the dash on one of the metal plates that hold the plastic interior peices in place. I set it to 1:30 and put the dash back together. I'm glad I put it there, because I didnt think it would look good anywhere else.
I just got my autometer cobalt boost gauge in and the little pod for putting it on the colum (I really dont want to put it there, but I cant find anywhere else). I will put that in either tonight or tomorrow. I will let you all know how that goes.
I ordered my HKS intake (the full one w/ tube and all). It is the one VIVID is selling for like $450 or something close to there. I didnt get it from them though. I got it for $374.99. If any of you want to get this intake pm me and I'll tell you where I got it from and who to talk to.
Turbo XS just sent me a blow off valve (since I was sponsored by them in my WRX) and they told me how to adjust it so you dont have to worry about the car running rich at idle and bogging out. I'll put that on this week
I am getting ready to order either today or tomorrow a set of 18" wheels I am trying to decide which ones I am going to go with. But I will definantly order this week!
Tom
UPDATE:
Turbo XS RFL-BOV went in easily and works great!!! No problems w/ running rich at idle (you just have to make sure you put in all of the washers to put more tension on the spring).
Over all I am extreamly happy!! It sounds great and looks cool as heck!
HKS Turbo Timer. Went in easily and it works great. I could not find a place it would look good, so I mounted it up under the dash on one of the metal plates that hold the plastic interior peices in place. I set it to 1:30 and put the dash back together. I'm glad I put it there, because I didnt think it would look good anywhere else.
I just got my autometer cobalt boost gauge in and the little pod for putting it on the colum (I really dont want to put it there, but I cant find anywhere else). I will put that in either tonight or tomorrow. I will let you all know how that goes.
I ordered my HKS intake (the full one w/ tube and all). It is the one VIVID is selling for like $450 or something close to there. I didnt get it from them though. I got it for $374.99. If any of you want to get this intake pm me and I'll tell you where I got it from and who to talk to.
Turbo XS just sent me a blow off valve (since I was sponsored by them in my WRX) and they told me how to adjust it so you dont have to worry about the car running rich at idle and bogging out. I'll put that on this week
I am getting ready to order either today or tomorrow a set of 18" wheels I am trying to decide which ones I am going to go with. But I will definantly order this week!
Tom
UPDATE:
Turbo XS RFL-BOV went in easily and works great!!! No problems w/ running rich at idle (you just have to make sure you put in all of the washers to put more tension on the spring).
Over all I am extreamly happy!! It sounds great and looks cool as heck!
Last edited by RIDE1; Jun 10, 2003 at 03:05 PM.
Jul 1, 2007, 07:30 AM
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great looking wrx, i had a bugeye also before the evo. I was pushing around 300whp on a vf22 with the wrx before the tranny blew. IMO the evo if funner to drive stock than my vf22 wrx.