My IX is just giving me ISSUES!!!
Originally Posted by kr1s
Well, saw a couple of threads asking for grinding problems and whatnot. Figured this could be an all inclusive not just for the trannies. Nonetheless, I have a IX MR with 3400 miles on it.
-Just got out of the dealer for a BAD OIL PUMP SEAL!!!
-The 1-2 shift clunk is RIDICULOUS!
-I have this mysterious almost inaudible noise...vacuum leak sound since I picked it up from the dealer for the oil seal
-THE BRAKES! For the love of all that is HOLY...Why do the brakes squeak so damned bad?!
-ROCK CHIP ON THE HOOD! Not that that is the IX's fault!
-E-brake handle flew off...NO...I wasn't trying to drift. Came off 5 days after having the car.
I know....nitpicking things but coming from a SRT-4 and the cheaply made car that it was, I was stoked about the refinement the Evo had. Maybe the honeymoon period is over. I am just meticulous about my car and I have my little quirks with it.
Anyone else?
Kris
-Just got out of the dealer for a BAD OIL PUMP SEAL!!!
-The 1-2 shift clunk is RIDICULOUS!
-I have this mysterious almost inaudible noise...vacuum leak sound since I picked it up from the dealer for the oil seal
-THE BRAKES! For the love of all that is HOLY...Why do the brakes squeak so damned bad?!
-ROCK CHIP ON THE HOOD! Not that that is the IX's fault!
-E-brake handle flew off...NO...I wasn't trying to drift. Came off 5 days after having the car.
I know....nitpicking things but coming from a SRT-4 and the cheaply made car that it was, I was stoked about the refinement the Evo had. Maybe the honeymoon period is over. I am just meticulous about my car and I have my little quirks with it.
Anyone else?
Kris
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i kind of had the 1-2 issue but ever since i started cold starting her really good and shifting from 1st to 2nd before i take off sometimes even to 3rd, shes felt as smooth as butter! anybody else tried this??
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not every car that rolls off the line is going to be perfect and sometimes you just have the bad luck of getting a real F'd up one, sorry to hear that, but the dealership should fix everything you have wrong, except the rock chip of course.
No clunks on mine.....7500 miles. I do, however, have this nasty shudder at partial clutch in first when the car is cold. If I let out the clutch just right when its slipping, pulling me forward, the whole car shudders like hell and feels like its having a seizure......
After it warms up, it is good to go. I think I might have a warped flywheel. Any suggestions?
After it warms up, it is good to go. I think I might have a warped flywheel. Any suggestions?
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I haven't had any issues, I think people are nitpicking a little too much. The noises, well people have talked about noises with EVO for a long time it's nothing new, and something you should have expected when you bought the car. But seriously 1600 miles now, and no issues here, maybe if I nit picked I could find issues. Car runs fine and strong, that's all I ask from her.
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true that. Don't drop the clutch so fast. This is not a one leg monster. My nine shifts smooth. Maybe invest in an engine dampener. I really think it made my shifting smoother, especially in transition from first to second. Also, make the dealer payup and warentee that shat. I owned a G35 coupe before I got my evo. When you pay 30K for a car, I better run like butter. Mitsu boasts this is their top dog, it better add up to it. Take that shat back and raise hell.
When my brakes were new on my 03 they would squeal really bad, especially in parking lots with light brake application. Now that they have some miles on them, no more noise. I think you just need to wait it out.
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Originally Posted by PA-silver03evo
When my brakes were new on my 03 they would squeal really bad, especially in parking lots with light brake application. Now that they have some miles on them, no more noise. I think you just need to wait it out.
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Originally Posted by GinuwineEvo8
Clunk = dont know how to drive awd and your dropping the clutch to fast in each gear =P ..
*sigh* ..
*sigh* ..
By the way the Audi had the same clunk noise when I dropped the clutch, it's not uncommon.
Last edited by 3000ways; Mar 2, 2006 at 09:52 AM.