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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Dealer accessories, what should I get?

I just bought an Evo last week and made the mistake of thinking Mitsubishi made and Evo-specific roof mounted bike rack. I later found out that they don't, and that Mitsu doesnt' recommend mounting anything to the roof of the Evo. I had negotiated a free rack into the price of the car, so now I'm looking at about $300 bucks in accessories instead. I was thinking about getting the bra (to protect from rock chips and crap from all the gravel in the winter here)?

Any other ideas what to get?
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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Does it have to be an accessory?

How about the shop manual?
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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i'm sure it can be just about anything from the dealer, totaling 300 bones. why would i want the shop manual? (ps, my best friend is the service manager, so i could always get that later at cost. just something to keep in mind.)
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Do they have any cool goodies at that dealership that isn't a Mitsu product? I'm clueless for ya dude.

Shop manuals come in handy when you are working on the car.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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well, i'm leaning towards the bra for one for the winter. as far as cool goodies go, they have the racing pedals, shift knob and guage surround. not really sure what my other options are, i was hoping someone here had some ideas.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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<--- doesn't own a Mitsu anymore... sorry that I'm a lack of help
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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get the gauges
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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<--- doesn't own a Mitsu anymore... sorry that I'm a lack of help
i guess u wanted to pick up chicks in ur Z
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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i guess u wanted to pick up chicks in ur Z
I'll respond in APW... don't want to hi-jack the dudes serious thread
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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i got that scuff plate thingy that says evolution

its pretty nice i guess



i think there is like a front strut brace upgrade u can get too
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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sucks that you HAVE to buy mitsubishi accessories...i went in to Rockville mitsu here in MD and they had a front upper strut bar for sale for like $400.. i laughed
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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What to get from Dealer

For cars that will see road race track use, the Mitsubishi brake air guides are a nice upgrade. They direct cooling air toward the brake rotors for additional heat dissipation. Includes two plastic air guides, steel mounting brackets, and all required hardware. Complete installation instructions are included.

It sells for @$150 http://www.machevo.com/mibrairgu.html.


Or get a Vortex Generator (bonus if its painted)...


Or get a Mitsubishi Trunk Bar found on the RS model @ $50 value.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Cargo Net! I love my Cargo Net! Seriously, I do.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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i have a few accesories in mine. they found my car already with the accesories so they it isnt exactly what i wanted but i ended up with the pedals and shift knob which are both blue.. the metal gets really hot in the sun so id reccomend against it. i also have the metal scuff plates or whatever you want to call them, not sure what they retail for.
id either go for the scuff plates or clear bra.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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Brake air guides, rear strut bar, trunk bar, and cargo net is what I would do.
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