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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Yeah i really don't want to mod it as I experienced as much of it as I want to with my RSX.
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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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No regrets on any of my mods except my tail lights! Wanted black tail lights really bad and barely read up on how it was supposed to be done....I run 7s now and will probably just buy jdm tails....The tail light that is complete is the second one I did where I took my time. I managed to crack scratch and melt the first housing cover thats why there is no cover for it. I guess if i find a cover I can finish it but im too lazy to look for one.





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Old Oct 20, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by EvoIXMRSEPilot
Yeah i really don't want to mod it as I experienced as much of it as I want to with my RSX.
If you just keep it simple and do some swift springs, a downpipe, catback, and a reflash ... maybe a FMIC down the road ... if you can stop there, you'll have a pretty fast and reliable car. It's just very, very hard to stop there.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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my act 6 puck clutch
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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I regret getting my Greedy Spec II boost controller, the dam thing wont go over 24psi even with race gas thats why I only have 24 psi in my sig.
Not to be like everyone else or anything but I also hate my ACT it locks-out like crazy , I cant run the times I should and that frustrates me so much, my car has so much potential and it cant reach it, I know I probably suck at driving my evo but my father has professional drag racing experience(Over in South America) and he more or less runs the same times I do. This is why i'm getting motor mounts and shifter bushings(I hope that helps or ill do this till i pass out)... no not really ill just scream really loud.
Update on this, I found out that my bov was leaking at 24psi, not a boost controller problem . So I got an APS twin vent and haven't looked back since, i love this bov, no flutter, great response . Regarding the clutch, I installed both sets of shifter bushings and a motor mount, and the shifting feels like butter compared to before, no lockout!!!!!!!!. Now I just gotta head to the track and see what i can run. double cheers
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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defi blue racer boost guage great idea of a standalone defi guage but not good design looks like a giant eyeball staring you down..

1 more, not using Zeitronix to monitor everything
doing my own work and trying to rush through it ( take your time and do it right)
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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awesome thread.......I saw a post about grounding unit in the begining what was the problem with it?
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Evo spec D
awesome thread.......I saw a post about grounding unit in the begining what was the problem with it?
Probably the cost because you can make your own grounding kit for a fraction of the retail price.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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I also wanted to say thanks for this info. Im looking into buying a evo, and this really helps me decide what and where to spend my money on mod's. Thanks guys!
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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This is probably one of the most useful threads on here IMO. There are so many bad mods for our car out there, it's good to see everyone speaks up against them.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by evossl
Catback. Replaced mine 3x. I want quiet yet free flowing w/ no drone.
Now I am extra careful before buying any part(s) Do ton of research before spending my hard earned dough.
I now wait longer not to purchase first. I wait until the hype flame burns down or be on the look out for a better part.
I keep telling myself don't be a cheap ***! Purchase the right parts new or use only once.
what exhaust do you have now?......I'm kinda looking for the same criteria!

THX
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Robevo RS
so seriously:

-ACT clutch , after i replaced with Exedy twin , the difference is not even funny.

-Weapon-R oil catch can. Cusco worked waaay better for me.

-Also i learned a hard way , the performance numbers are just as important as a product weight. Example XSEngeneering FMIC is a Godzilla. SO Might a little less HP number FMIC with waaay less weight is a better choice.

-Grounding system, i don't even want to get into it.

-Battery relocation kit from summit racing / i should have know it better/

- Greddy RS, Agency power BOV, The APS is much more better, /the best for me so far/

- buying stereo system for the Evo.

- intake set up. for the 4G63 i find the best for me on road race is a following:
Apex'i intake box with feeding tubes, HKS RS induction pipe, Apex'i power intake cone. And you dont wanna know how i got there.
what was wrong with the grounding system?
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by batdude8
I also wanted to say thanks for this info. Im looking into buying a evo, and this really helps me decide what and where to spend my money on mod's. Thanks guys!
your welcome..

congrats to me for making the best/most helpful topic on evom in a while....haha
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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+1 on the props for this thread. Helped me with my ACT vs Exedy decision.
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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everyone is welcome.

i just wish there was a thread like this before i wasted my money on a act clutch. i want a twin disc so bad
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