I just got my MR the Other day.... to start the ride is almost night and day difference from my '03, very smooth, corners like a rail, and i love the 6 speed. I haven't got on it yet because i only have 365 miles on the car. but i plane on completing break in by saturday. and then i will be installing 3" turbo back w/ cat delet, HKS RS intake, E-01 EBC, walbro 255, and SARD FPR. can't wait to feel the power once again of the EVO.



Ryan

 

bilstin shock makes huge difference? are they using same spring ? but different shocks?

 

Not completely sure on the suspension questions but i do know it rides and handles that much better

 

i should'nt handle better (maybe a tad bit, not much).

 

Do you plan on utilizing the stock boost gauge for boost monitoring?

What's the point of the FPR with basic mods? Is it in preparation for future mods, or is it useful with just the basic bolt-ons?

Lastly, is the awesome '05 and free 3-yr maintenance not attractive enough to keep you from doing the mods that are likely to give you major warranty claim headaches (dp/cat delete/ebc)? Just curious as a fellow MR owner who hopes to make full use of the warranty, but while doing acceptable mods (or ones that I can quickly and easily put back to stock before going to the dealer).

 

congrats on the upgrade

 

i have an autometer boost gauge to monitor boost, i don't plane on keeping the warranty! in the next month i will be putting on an AEM EMS. An After market FPR is usefull if you are running higher than stock boost levels with a Walbro, other wise you run really rich because of the walbro out powering the stock FPR

 

I agree! I drove a MR few nights ago and wow it's like a different car! And it was all stock too!

I immediately felt the torque, no waiting! And the ride was so comfy and supple. It was super smmmmoooooooooth! Made my RS felt like a pos, that's before the Zeals.

The shifter was kick **** too!!!

NIce buy! Almost make wanta get one too....

 

Thanks

 

So wait, do we still get free maintenance? I'm confused. I thought the free oil changes and such weren't in effect anymore.

And yes, the MR is super smooth. My glass rattles though, goin' to take that in this weekend for the TSB.

 

Yes, you get it if you bought it during the promotion. You may get it regardless, but I'm not sure about that. I bought mine when it came off the truck in October, and I definitely get the free maintenance. I went in for my first service at 4300miles, and they did the 5k service free along with the windshield rattle TSB. My next 8 services are free up until 3 years or 45k miles. Call your service dept and have them pull up your car to see if you have it...they should have a schedule for all of your upcoming services.

 

they didn't offer the free service b/c i just missed the promotion

 

It definitely is a lot smoother ride than the '03, especially on the smaller rigid bumps on highways.

Thanks for the ride Nez...we'll have to go again when you get all of your stuff put back on!!!

 

i kinda like the rigidness...haha