Evo guys what will you do when most of the evo parts get discontinued
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For the cylinder head, like the Skyline owners have been doing, we can try to source used parts and refurbish them. Nissan also has a heritage department that builds factory fresh components for their iconic cars (I hope Mitsu will have too). Besides, there are aftermarket fabricators that may be able to craft and refurbish parts.
Worst case, if both the cylinder head and the tranny are gone, we can always swap a modern powertrain into our car. Like those who daily drive old muscle cars, when they find it impractical to repair the old engine or tranny, many are okay with moving to, say, a modern 2.3L Ecoboost crate engine or an LT1 V8 (e.g. with T56 Super Magnum). That way, the car gets back on the road and they re-gain the new car reliability. Of course, if we swap a Coyote V8 or twin-turbo Hurricane into our Evo, the car will lose AWD, so whether that's acceptable or tasteless will to be to each their own.
Ultimately there has to be demand for someone to supply. Most manufactures watch the heritage car parts market closely. If the used part prices are becoming profitable, they will likely restart the production. That's why as soon as Nissan sees used RB26 prices are approaching how much new ones would be, they restarted the production.
For body components, I have been hiring restoration specialists at good body shops to repair them, which seems to work well so far.
If my Evo becomes old enough, like the Skylines, when mechanical failures can no longer be repaired quickly and easily at dealerships, I'm fine buying a newer car for daily driving, for instance a 6MT Mustang. That way I can send the Evo to a specialist shop and they can take time fixing the car. Expensive, I know, so by then we too will have the saying "if you can't afford (to buy) two Evo's, you can't afford (to own) one."
Worst case, if both the cylinder head and the tranny are gone, we can always swap a modern powertrain into our car. Like those who daily drive old muscle cars, when they find it impractical to repair the old engine or tranny, many are okay with moving to, say, a modern 2.3L Ecoboost crate engine or an LT1 V8 (e.g. with T56 Super Magnum). That way, the car gets back on the road and they re-gain the new car reliability. Of course, if we swap a Coyote V8 or twin-turbo Hurricane into our Evo, the car will lose AWD, so whether that's acceptable or tasteless will to be to each their own.
Ultimately there has to be demand for someone to supply. Most manufactures watch the heritage car parts market closely. If the used part prices are becoming profitable, they will likely restart the production. That's why as soon as Nissan sees used RB26 prices are approaching how much new ones would be, they restarted the production.
For body components, I have been hiring restoration specialists at good body shops to repair them, which seems to work well so far.
If my Evo becomes old enough, like the Skylines, when mechanical failures can no longer be repaired quickly and easily at dealerships, I'm fine buying a newer car for daily driving, for instance a 6MT Mustang. That way I can send the Evo to a specialist shop and they can take time fixing the car. Expensive, I know, so by then we too will have the saying "if you can't afford (to buy) two Evo's, you can't afford (to own) one."
Really?
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Are you saying you you replaced the boot with the axle still installed on the car?
Based on this video, you are correct that no special crimpers are required:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfN87xmGVxM&t=557s
Based on this video, you are correct that no special crimpers are required:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfN87xmGVxM&t=557s
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From: Why do they always call the Evo the Dark Side?
@Butt Dyno $2600 on FB group "Motorsports Evo" right now
but good looking out!
So what I'm reading is, my car should sell soon because someone will need all of the parts.😂
Hell, if you buy my car and take it apart you'll probably triple your money LOL
Hell, if you buy my car and take it apart you'll probably triple your money LOL
I keep staring at it, but I got no garage for it. Either someone will turn up, or you can add a few interior pieces cause I'm guessing some are scared off that it's a track car.
It amazes me the amount of people I've talked to that complain about it not having the interior put back in, considering it's asking price.
I guess they would rather spend an extra $5,000 than snap in a few pieces of plastic.
Once I get the car titled and smogged in California, the price is going up to $30,000. If I take the time to put the interior back in, the price is going up to $30,000.
The car is literally priced in accordance with my laziness.
I have someone coming on Monday to look at my car. I have to say I'm not gonna miss having to worry about the future of finding parts for these things. But MAN, I'm gonna miss the car. Probably in about three months, I'll start having withdrawals.
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Dont sell it you going to regret this. I will never sell mine. All parts can be replaced at some point
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I'm already dealing with discontinued and scarce parts with my s14 and surprisingly, it's not as bad as you would think. 3D printing and aftermarket support have taken care of most mechanical/functional replacement parts. Some die-hard fans have been very proactive working with overseas OEM suppliers to source new OEM parts and others are even reproducing discontinued weather stripping and rubber mouldings on their own. One guy is dedicated to reproducing quality OEM bumpers, lips, side skirts, etc. The amount of dedication to these old s-chassis cars has been amazing and seeing how the CT9A is becoming a worldwide classic I'm sure we would see the same, if not more support. Will our cars be able to be maintained with 100% OEM new parts forever? No, but they also won't rot away and wither. There will always be some kind of alternative.
It's also the cage. Too hardcore and unnecessary for 99% of buyers
Only the girly men LOL
It amazes me the amount of people I've talked to that complain about it not having the interior put back in, considering it's asking price.
I guess they would rather spend an extra $5,000 than snap in a few pieces of plastic.
Once I get the car titled and smogged in California, the price is going up to $30,000. If I take the time to put the interior back in, the price is going up to $30,000.
The car is literally priced in accordance with my laziness.
It amazes me the amount of people I've talked to that complain about it not having the interior put back in, considering it's asking price.
I guess they would rather spend an extra $5,000 than snap in a few pieces of plastic.
Once I get the car titled and smogged in California, the price is going up to $30,000. If I take the time to put the interior back in, the price is going up to $30,000.
The car is literally priced in accordance with my laziness.
Last edited by Spooled_IX; Dec 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM.
