I've only got around 3-4000 miles on the new transfer case. But I flushed it after a short break-in period of around 1000 miles and the fluid drained clean and clear. I had to fight with the dealer to convince them to use the GL-5 DiaQueen LSD Gear Lube, but they now acknowledge that I was right!

When they put the generic GL-4 Mitsu gear lube in the t-case, it drained out black, smelly, and sticky when we flushed it after break-in. I had 2 dealers try to convince me that this was normal! I finally figured out the problem here on evom.net and by talking to a few people who race '03 Evos down in Florida. Everything was taken care of under warranty and my local dealer now stocks the proper lube.

Emre

 

2 things.. 1 to stop easly cracked windshield..if yours breaks put a lancer es in there..its thicker glass.. 2. run marvel, with mobil 5000 mi regular oil.. run this combo for a thousand mi... lifter tap gone in 150 mi.. also helps seat the rings better.. just a few tips..

 

Have you changed yours with the lancer's windshield? I heard that the bracket for mirror is different.

 

I have a lancer windshield. Ive had it for about 18k. No problems.

 

the only diff was the tint at the top of the windshield..mine was replaced cause of rock chips.

 

Nope, no mystery oil.

l8r)

 

Good to know, this thread is turning out well!

 

After reading this, these cars seem even more overpriced.

 

After reading your response, another American car would probably be more your style.

 

If you just plan on crusing around in the car then i guess the lancer window is cooll... but its not a evo windshield and is not light weight.. adding 30 extra pounds to the front of the car and high up is not anything i would do to my evo.. just make sure your insurance covers damaged windshields.

 

This thread is meant to be informative for the evo community. Please stay out if you intend to flame-bait. I doubt that anyone here seconds your opinion, especially seeing as that you dont even own an evo.

Bobby

 

yeah...I agree but I still have to own one cuz they are better than a 99 Grand Prix GTP and 93 Mustang.


Back to the topic..........with 75k on the clock, have you change the timing belt yet?


thank you for your great post

 

30 pounds where did you get your info.. they weighed mine there was a 6 pound diff.. hardly anything too loose sleep over..

 

About the clear bra for the Evo, I got a price quote from a nearby shop yesterday, he'll do pretty much all the surface area you see by looking at the car from the front, including maybe 3-4 inches on the front of the roof, material + labor he'll do for $697. I've never heard of a clear bra prior to reading this thread, does that sound like a reasonable price? The material he'll use is the 3M industrial strength stuff.

 

Well a couple of things:

1) Is it 3M industrial strength stuff or actual 3m material?

2) There is no need for you to do the whole hood, just the front part.

3) $697 does sound a little expensive.

4) Shop around and get quotes.

5) Ask if there is a warrentee against yellowing/peeling.....my installer gave me one (especially since your car will be in the intense florida sun!)

6) Just as a reference, I did my front lip, head lights, Front part of the hood, front bumper, Mirror housings, Side runners (from the front wheel to the rear on both sides), Area behind the wheels, and the whole rear bumper for about $750.00 Of course this was 1.5 years ago.

You should check around the local porsche boards/clubs......they usually know the best installers!

Bobby