iSeeYouTwo

That picture is new avatar material!


Man do I miss driving stick.

03tLsNBP

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Really? I didn't know they ran so rich. My friend's LGT can't do it and he's got a full turbo back catless exhaust. I guess it's all in the tune.

Done.



Thanks dude. I am definitely babying the clutch. How long did yours last before you upgraded?

Undying Dreams

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Dat flame! Oh man!

Sounds good! Now you need a vid of you driving with someone recording you.

03tLsNBP

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Plan to do that soon

GeorgeK30

Congrats on the upgrade! Enjoy the car

03tLsNBP

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No real update but I never posted pics of the mods I have so far.

MA Performance Rear UICP
Ultimate Racing SRI
Megan Racing Drift Spec CBE
Cobb AP Stage 1

RPhilMan1

Love it. Usually not a fan of that style tip but it really matches well with your blue.

03tLsNBP

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Yeah I'm usually not a fan of it either. I thought it might look a little ricey. But since the car is blue it works well.

Finally some daylight pictures after a wash and wax (although they are cell phone shots)...

MEKO

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swoosh

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UA6

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Got tint done yesterday. 35% on the sides, 20% rear and front strip.







And the gf got me a Stig to watch over



Windshield is bug spattered from my trip up to Ithaca. Already have 3200 miles on the car

DLCU2

Damn, less than 2 months in and you put in so much already!

btw, where did you get your tint's done at? how's their work?

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Hey guys sorry for the lack of updates. Started my new job two weeks ago and they're strict about internet usage, so no Azine Also, the schedule is pretty rough so any free time is spent not on the computer lol. Mon-Thurs 7:30-5:30, Fri 8-12. Plus a 2 hour roundtrip commute everyday in rush hour traffic. Nearing 4500 miles

I got the tint done at Evolution Window Tinting in West Babylon. They do a pretty decent job and VERY quickly. I was in and out in 45 minutes.

Okay here is the update...







They are Swift Sport lowering springs mounted on OEM KYB shocks. 20K miles on the setup. Basically got it for the price of just the springs new. Figured this was the best way to go since it's an easy swap and I get to keep my own OEM setup in one piece. They should drop the car about 1.5 inches all around fully settled.

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Mileage and gas mileage update. 2 months later and I dont regret getting this car. New suspension is gonna get installed today.

iSeeYouTwo

That's about what I average in the TSX. Something's not right!

swoosh

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staying off the boost eh

Rejckt

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awesome buy!
The evo's definitely one of the most fun cars to commute with.

03tLsNBP

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there was a few aggressive downshifts here and there but I like to just sit back in the comfy Recaro's and relax

long time no see dude. How's your Evo doing? Anything done to it?

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Here is the drop. I installed it just now. It was by far the EASIEST coilover install I have ever done. Difficulty was 2/10. Took me just under two hours.

The ride is better than stock. And the drop is perfect at around 1.25 inches all around. Maybe it will settle a little more. I am very happy with the purchase


BEFORE:



AFTER:



Don't worry about the picture quality. I just edited it so you can see the arches and tires.



Now it's time to decide if I want new wheels, or just 25mm spacers and be done with it....

Rejckt

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Nope bone stock and it's gunna stay that way
My other car however

I vote new wheels!
Cosmic blue w/ any sort of volks would be

mrmako

Very nice ride..... You know, I could really test that speedo over here.

CLtotheTL32

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Looks great with the drop

Only a 2 hour install job? Wow.

byRatify

I always heard that if you got a lease on a car, you have to take the car to dealership for oil changes etc.. and you can't mod the car while its on a lease, I assume that's not the case?

03tLsNBP

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Man I would love a set of white TE37s



Ah if only I could bring it over. I would totally let you take it for a spin on the autobahn. With me as a passenger of course.

Thanks. Yeah it was like 4 bolts and 10 nuts total. You can access the rear struts from the trunk so that makes everything easier.

I believe that is the case. I'm not taking the car into the dealer with the intake or tune. They won't really notice the drop and they will just have to deal with the exhaust. Tint they don't care about.

I plan to buy the car though and they know that. Taking it in for an oil change this week so ill see how it goes.

Rejckt

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Can you give a little review on the COBB AP as I am a bit in shock on how such a cheap device that plugs into your OBD can give such monsterous power.

Is it a boost controller w/ preset maps?

RPhilMan1

It flashes the ECU with a new map. It completely changes the way the computer controls the engine.

Mr. Maker

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Great looking car and thread! I enjoyed watching your TL progression and I'm sure this will be no different.

UA6

Looking good so far

Rejckt

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Do you know if it controls boost?

charliemike

I just did a road trip of 1000 miles after uploading a tune with the Cobb AP and it ran BETTER than stock.

I'm a believer in the AccessPort.

Aman

2/10 difficulty for an engineer, that is.

Drop looks great! I think you have a hard choice with the wheels. The drop seems to make new wheels unnecessary, but I think they would take the car to a completely different level.

03tLsNBP

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Funny that this thread got bumped today, I have an update for you guys

I'll start off by saying that the Cobb AP is worth every penny. It increases boost and fuel economy. I am running the Stage 1 93 octane + Cobb SF intake (even though I have a different brand intake) + low boost map. I had an issue with overboosting so I had to go with a low boost tune. The car runs so much smoother and feels very refined.

They have a map for a electronic boost controller as well. I will probably do that down the road.

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So my birthday was on the 30th (last week). My gf (who is amazing) got me a new 426 gram Flossy Heavy-weight shift knob. It made a HUGE difference. The shifting is like butter now. I absolutely LOVE it and recommend anyone with a manual to consider one. They make it in a ball too. I prefer the taller stick though. She got it engraved with the 5MT pattern. It's a nice grippy powdercoated finish.





After spending Friday and Saturday getting hammered in NYC, we took a drive on Sunday to Caumsett State Park where I finally introduced the Evo to some real dirt.




















Finally, today I installed a CF taller hood scoop. I'm still on the fence about putting CF on a blue car and the fitment is not perfect, but it is starting to grow on me.

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Just wanted to update my answer to this question. I took the car to the dealer for an oil change with the stock intake and Cobb AP uninstalled. It still had the cat back exhaust, tint, and lowering springs on. They didn't say a word and the oil change went problem free

swoosh

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damn....that looks soooooo HAWT !!!

Majofo

Love the new body style of the Evo X.

JS + XES

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What the F? When did you get an EVO?

Damn asians!

Undying Dreams

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^ LOL

Car looks excellent with the drop!

03tLsNBP

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it's been a while!

Been extremely busy but I had some free time to pick some new shoes

Rays Gramlights 57D powdercoated gloss white
Drag Forged Aluminum lugs
18x9.5 +22
265/35-18