Our Evos are like life. It's about the journey and not the destination. This journey may come to an end for you but another shall begin. Good luck with all your endeavors.

 

I think you hit the nail on the head. I've also never understood why people sold their built Evo's other than too much power and for this reason I still have my stock turbo. Like you said though to each their own.

I'm more than willing to give people feedback on my build, tuning, and even help as I know DIY's can be a little frustrating and intimidating. At the end of the day for any enthusiasts I think the best thing to do is set a goal, stick to it, and not let your dream be altered by lust. This is what I've done and this is why I want to keep my car because I haven't gone beyond my means, in fact I don't think I've actively shopped for an Evo part in months and have no desire to find the next "hot" set of wheels, body parts, turbos, gauges, whatever.

 

I will not build another car to the level that I've built the Evo ever. In fact this is why the Evo X is probably going soon and the S4 has already departed. If the modification can't be done in a day, then I'm not doing it on whatever I get in the future. Likely though I just want my future car to look good and performance is a non-issue so just wheels, coilovers, and bbk (if the brakes are really small).

 

My understanding is that you have gone far enough, lost the passion, enthusiasm etc.
Time to take a break, re-evaluate & decide if you want to go further, stay at this level, or quit & sell.

No different than any hobby / sporting activity, relationship etc

The EVO is healthy for the mind but not the wallet

Peace

 

Just the shortblock. Springs and retainers and a head cleaning is where it stopped. Here is to hoping yours stays together also.

 

e-85 tomorrow and im DONE =)

 

My thoughts exactly !!! Cheers to you my my friend. Its all form and function for me, as long as I have a smile on my face driving it I will always own my Evo.

 

Almost thought this was another accident thread haha. Your car is great and strong enough to stand amongst the best. As mentioned earlier its all about the journey, that's the greatest part.

 

I've made that mistake with past cars. That's why I'm not going crazy with my Evo. I want to make 400whp on pump and be done.

 

I got out of the game too... I sold the car and bought a BMW hahaha

 

You should try your hand at restoring cars if you want to get your wrenching fix. Very rewarding and if you choose a desirable model that money spent can be gained back if you decide to sell.

Either way, mature decision on your part. Good luck.

 

When I read you're comment about your car being on jackstands for 5+ months it struck a chord with me.

I grenaded my motor in November after dropping 4k on it. Decided I didn't even want to look at it for a few weeks as I would've sold it at that point (I was really frustrated). After Christmas i decided on a path and I'm sticking to it). After this I'm done modding......I may sell wheels to get something else and I know it will need a paint job next year but I'm starting to get antsy seeing it in pieces in garage. I have completely overhauled almost every aspect of the car. Seats, gauges, wheels, suspension, exhaust, engine, turbo, added some more look good parts.

I'm actually buying a motorcycle (which was really my first love that I never realized I had until first getting into them in my late 20's) before i finish building the Evo.

I'm more excited about finally getting a litre bike then finishing my car. I just want it to run reliably at this point and look good.
I know my wife will be happy I when I quit modding my car to this level.

 

its like any relationship, **** happens, you live and learn, move on, take a break, but eventually you will find out whats really important and be better off for the experience. it all works out in the end brotha, either way you got a sweeeeet DD evo street car. gl

 

Modding this car is definitely an addiction, glad to hear you're saving some change now.

Word of advice:

Stay out of the private for sale sections, sometimes the deals are just way to good to pass up!

 

I agree man. I've been down that road before too many times. Down time, thousands of dollars to get it make this and this horsepower, thousands more to fix the parts that break because of that horsepower, and then time and more money to try and put it back to stock-ish if you can! That's if you don't hate the car by then and just want to dump it at that point.

That's why I've sold my last mkiv supra...hated it at the end. I remember how much fun I had with it when it was stock/BPU (400whp) and everyday reliable too. I'told myself I would NOT F*** my EVO up with a bunch of parts to reach a whp goal. Good choice man. Hope you can get it back to where you feel good about the car again.