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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Got myself an Evo IX!

So I got myself an Evo last Wednesday. Absolutely love it already. Completely stock IX. Here are some pics I took after I washed it yesterday.

















Looking to get some lowering springs, but that'll be it for a while most likely money permitting.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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nice buy. looks minty
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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I would save that money for a retune. The stock tune is restrictive.

This is a good source to copy. I would follow the steps exactly:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-100-time.html
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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Congrats! I hope the two of you have many happy miles together! You treat her right and she'll treat you great! Maintenance is the key! Best of luck!
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Mi like it!
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Nice find, how many miles on it?
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Congrats! Enjoy it!
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Congrats!! Looks pretty clean. I remember when my Evo was stock, (for about 15 minutes) I had parts waiting to go on it before I got it home
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Yes, a retune, even if you don't change any of the usual parts (intake, exhaust, mbc), I'd suggest TSCOMPUSA unless you have a reputable tuner near you. Lowering springs are a good choice too, but for the love of god, don't put Teins on there. Swift, Works, Robispec, or even Tanabe all work with the stock struts quite well.
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Looks sexy!
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Congrats. Looks hot!
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Looks clean, congrats!
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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nice pick up
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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nice find!
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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That's the one!! Great find! Take care of her. Congrats.
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