New Evo IX w/wheels, susp, jdm rear, or New IX MR?
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Thanks for the pics. So it is not advisable to run springs on the stock MR bilsteins? Also, I know this topic has been beat to death, but which transmission it better and can handle more abuse...the 5spd or 6spd.
Anyone ever race these two models head to head bone stock? On a side note, I only plan to do some bolt ons like a turbo back, lower intercooler pipe, boost controller, bov and a reflash. Everything else will remain.
My driving is comprised or 50% "around town" and the other 50% on the highway. Im used to the high rpms on the highway, because my car now is a 5spd. Though it does get annoying sometimes...
thanks!
Anyone ever race these two models head to head bone stock? On a side note, I only plan to do some bolt ons like a turbo back, lower intercooler pipe, boost controller, bov and a reflash. Everything else will remain.
My driving is comprised or 50% "around town" and the other 50% on the highway. Im used to the high rpms on the highway, because my car now is a 5spd. Though it does get annoying sometimes...
thanks!
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Originally Posted by bm3r
Hey everyone, hoping you would help me out. Coming from 2 M3's, I know the basic differences between the base IX and MR IX but would like your help in making a choice.
Option 1:
Evo IX w/ NO SSL
Work Wheels
Coilovers
JDM IX rear bumper
Option 2:
Evo IX MR
I was thinking, the MR does have a 6spd and a few other things like the generator, aluminum roof, hids etc. I was going to change out the wheels and suspension anyway but I would have to wait at least a year or so to get the money.
If I get a base IX I can do all the stuff I want to in option 1. I think of it as the base IX is kinda similar (no options) but mainly without a 6spd.
Is it worth getting the MR for the sole benefit of getting the 6spd. I can live without the vortex generator and aluminum roof.
btw, am I able to get the hids put in easily. If I were to buy a set of oem hids from the Evo IX's with the SSL package etc and just stick them in my headlights. Is it "plug and play"?
TIA!
Option 1:
Evo IX w/ NO SSL
Work Wheels
Coilovers
JDM IX rear bumper
Option 2:
Evo IX MR
I was thinking, the MR does have a 6spd and a few other things like the generator, aluminum roof, hids etc. I was going to change out the wheels and suspension anyway but I would have to wait at least a year or so to get the money.
If I get a base IX I can do all the stuff I want to in option 1. I think of it as the base IX is kinda similar (no options) but mainly without a 6spd.
Is it worth getting the MR for the sole benefit of getting the 6spd. I can live without the vortex generator and aluminum roof.
btw, am I able to get the hids put in easily. If I were to buy a set of oem hids from the Evo IX's with the SSL package etc and just stick them in my headlights. Is it "plug and play"?
TIA!
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Originally Posted by bm3r
Thanks for the pics. So it is not advisable to run springs on the stock MR bilsteins? Also, I know this topic has been beat to death, but which transmission it better and can handle more abuse...the 5spd or 6spd.
Anyone ever race these two models head to head bone stock? On a side note, I only plan to do some bolt ons like a turbo back, lower intercooler pipe, boost controller, bov and a reflash. Everything else will remain.
My driving is comprised or 50% "around town" and the other 50% on the highway. Im used to the high rpms on the highway, because my car now is a 5spd. Though it does get annoying sometimes...
thanks!
Anyone ever race these two models head to head bone stock? On a side note, I only plan to do some bolt ons like a turbo back, lower intercooler pipe, boost controller, bov and a reflash. Everything else will remain.
My driving is comprised or 50% "around town" and the other 50% on the highway. Im used to the high rpms on the highway, because my car now is a 5spd. Though it does get annoying sometimes...
thanks!
What is your definition of transmission abuse? If you mean what I think, then the transfer case is the same on both and it usually dies first on an abused trans.
Wow, very similar decisions for me......but I'm coming from a 04 evo, so all parts transfer over
I decided to go with a regular IX and with the $5,000 I didn't spend on the MR I purchased
1. Stance Coilovers......................................... .....$1,500
2. Transfered Volk wheels(free).....would cost.....$2500
3. Sold stock IX wheels and tires for..................-$1,000
4. Will get HID's, w/install.....................................$500
5. 17x9 wheels w/race compound.......................$1,400
6. WIll buy JDM rear bumper for...........................$700
all cost me about $5k, only difference between you and me is that I will autocross and road race.
But if you don't want to mod and race, I would get an MR and just put lowering springs for astetics. good luck
I decided to go with a regular IX and with the $5,000 I didn't spend on the MR I purchased
1. Stance Coilovers......................................... .....$1,500
2. Transfered Volk wheels(free).....would cost.....$2500
3. Sold stock IX wheels and tires for..................-$1,000
4. Will get HID's, w/install.....................................$500
5. 17x9 wheels w/race compound.......................$1,400
6. WIll buy JDM rear bumper for...........................$700
all cost me about $5k, only difference between you and me is that I will autocross and road race.
But if you don't want to mod and race, I would get an MR and just put lowering springs for astetics. good luck
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by abuse, I mean slipping the clutch when drag racing (not dumping it). Rev matching on the twisties, shifting fast and hard (not speed shifting), nothing to drastic.
Can you name a few more springs that work well with the bilsteins on the MR?
I really do not want to void the warranty until I graduate college. I have 2 semesters left so I wont be doing the "go fast" mods for at least a year because I dont graduate until next spring. I am planning to buy the IX in August and sell the M3 before winter hits.
I was reading earlier that a fellow member bent his work s1's (black w/polish lip). This is discouraging because they are my favorite wheels. too bad the ssr sp1's are not forged (they are cast).
I was searching and couldnt find many places that sold the work s1 5 spokes, can anyone help out?
Can you name a few more springs that work well with the bilsteins on the MR?
I really do not want to void the warranty until I graduate college. I have 2 semesters left so I wont be doing the "go fast" mods for at least a year because I dont graduate until next spring. I am planning to buy the IX in August and sell the M3 before winter hits.
I was reading earlier that a fellow member bent his work s1's (black w/polish lip). This is discouraging because they are my favorite wheels. too bad the ssr sp1's are not forged (they are cast).
I was searching and couldnt find many places that sold the work s1 5 spokes, can anyone help out?
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Originally Posted by wallyevolution
Wow, very similar decisions for me......but I'm coming from a 04 evo, so all parts transfer over
I decided to go with a regular IX and with the $5,000 I didn't spend on the MR I purchased
1. Stance Coilovers......................................... .....$1,500
2. Transfered Volk wheels(free).....would cost.....$2500
3. Sold stock IX wheels and tires for..................-$1,000
4. Will get HID's, w/install.....................................$500
5. 17x9 wheels w/race compound.......................$1,400
6. WIll buy JDM rear bumper for...........................$700
all cost me about $5k, only difference between you and me is that I will autocross and road race.
But if you don't want to mod and race, I would get an MR and just put lowering springs for astetics. good luck
I decided to go with a regular IX and with the $5,000 I didn't spend on the MR I purchased
1. Stance Coilovers......................................... .....$1,500
2. Transfered Volk wheels(free).....would cost.....$2500
3. Sold stock IX wheels and tires for..................-$1,000
4. Will get HID's, w/install.....................................$500
5. 17x9 wheels w/race compound.......................$1,400
6. WIll buy JDM rear bumper for...........................$700
all cost me about $5k, only difference between you and me is that I will autocross and road race.
But if you don't want to mod and race, I would get an MR and just put lowering springs for astetics. good luck
If one wanted to mod and race the MR would you not recomend it?
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Originally Posted by bm3r
by abuse, I mean slipping the clutch when drag racing (not dumping it). Rev matching on the twisties, shifting fast and hard (not speed shifting), nothing to drastic.
Can you name a few more springs that work well with the bilsteins on the MR?
I really do not want to void the warranty until I graduate college. I have 2 semesters left so I wont be doing the "go fast" mods for at least a year because I dont graduate until next spring. I am planning to buy the IX in August and sell the M3 before winter hits.
I was reading earlier that a fellow member bent his work s1's (black w/polish lip). This is discouraging because they are my favorite wheels. too bad the ssr sp1's are not forged (they are cast).
I was searching and couldnt find many places that sold the work s1 5 spokes, can anyone help out?
Can you name a few more springs that work well with the bilsteins on the MR?
I really do not want to void the warranty until I graduate college. I have 2 semesters left so I wont be doing the "go fast" mods for at least a year because I dont graduate until next spring. I am planning to buy the IX in August and sell the M3 before winter hits.
I was reading earlier that a fellow member bent his work s1's (black w/polish lip). This is discouraging because they are my favorite wheels. too bad the ssr sp1's are not forged (they are cast).
I was searching and couldnt find many places that sold the work s1 5 spokes, can anyone help out?
I only remember those two companies for the MR springs. There is one more that slipped my mind.
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Originally Posted by wallyevolution
Wow, very similar decisions for me......but I'm coming from a 04 evo, so all parts transfer over
I decided to go with a regular IX and with the $5,000 I didn't spend on the MR I purchased
1. Stance Coilovers......................................... .....$1,500
2. Transfered Volk wheels(free).....would cost.....$2500
3. Sold stock IX wheels and tires for..................-$1,000
4. Will get HID's, w/install.....................................$500
5. 17x9 wheels w/race compound.......................$1,400
6. WIll buy JDM rear bumper for...........................$700
all cost me about $5k, only difference between you and me is that I will autocross and road race.
But if you don't want to mod and race, I would get an MR and just put lowering springs for astetics. good luck
I decided to go with a regular IX and with the $5,000 I didn't spend on the MR I purchased
1. Stance Coilovers......................................... .....$1,500
2. Transfered Volk wheels(free).....would cost.....$2500
3. Sold stock IX wheels and tires for..................-$1,000
4. Will get HID's, w/install.....................................$500
5. 17x9 wheels w/race compound.......................$1,400
6. WIll buy JDM rear bumper for...........................$700
all cost me about $5k, only difference between you and me is that I will autocross and road race.
But if you don't want to mod and race, I would get an MR and just put lowering springs for astetics. good luck
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You should go for the MR, Its worth it, you dont need to modd a base IX to change it into a MR, becuase you'll be paying the same price either way, it may be a little bit cheaper to convert, but only a few bucks cheaper, plus you'll need the 6th gear for long drives, start it right!
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