Most Regrettable Evo Parts Purchases...
my most regrettable purchase has to be my all season tires and then selling my stock tires. I'm pretty sure I'm going for 2 sets of rims and tires. I'm going to have this extra set when I get rims for the summer w/ summer tires and then winter tires for the stock rims for the winter. Not to mention I bought these all season tires brand new for 1K!!
Buying my all season tires was one of my best purchases so far. I've had no issues whatsoever with my Bridgestone RE960's. They're good in the snow and wet, quiet on the highway, give OK grip when dry, and came with a 40,000 mile warranty. Paid only $850 mounted & balanced.
I did keep my stock Advans though...only 192 miles on them. I'll use these on my new wheels when I buy them.
Other than that, I don't regret purchasing any of my aftermarket parts so far.
It sounds like you're talking about using all-seasons for your 'winter' tires. That'd be fine for 99% of people. This is the first car that I've ever bought winter tires for and that's only because I will be getting a second set of rims in the spring.
I think running all-seasons in the summer would be quite a compromise on an Evo.
Lose your MC after installing one? I haven't read any reports of that. The install looked like a lot of work so if that's the case then might as well look into the 9 conversion.
I think running all-seasons in the summer would be quite a compromise on an Evo.
Lose your MC after installing one? I haven't read any reports of that. The install looked like a lot of work so if that's the case then might as well look into the 9 conversion.
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my most regrettable purchase has to be my all season tires and then selling my stock tires. I'm pretty sure I'm going for 2 sets of rims and tires. I'm going to have this extra set when I get rims for the summer w/ summer tires and then winter tires for the stock rims for the winter. Not to mention I bought these all season tires brand new for 1K!!
my most regrettable purchase has to be my all season tires and then selling my stock tires. I'm pretty sure I'm going for 2 sets of rims and tires. I'm going to have this extra set when I get rims for the summer w/ summer tires and then winter tires for the stock rims for the winter. Not to mention I bought these all season tires brand new for 1K!!
I love hearing the Z-chip complaint. I attacked that thread on a regular basis only to get abused by all the sheep lining up to the slaughter. You mutts deserve it.
No bad parts yet, only K&N drop-in, UR Hi-flow cat and a Sean Ivey tune. MR at 305 whp 320 wtq and quiet, I'm very happy.
No bad parts yet, only K&N drop-in, UR Hi-flow cat and a Sean Ivey tune. MR at 305 whp 320 wtq and quiet, I'm very happy.
I love hearing the Z-chip complaint. I attacked that thread on a regular basis only to get abused by all the sheep lining up to the slaughter. You mutts deserve it.
No bad parts yet, only K&N drop-in, UR Hi-flow cat and a Sean Ivey tune. MR at 305 whp 320 wtq and quiet, I'm very happy.
No bad parts yet, only K&N drop-in, UR Hi-flow cat and a Sean Ivey tune. MR at 305 whp 320 wtq and quiet, I'm very happy.
I'm with you. The red flag should have been raised when they refused to explain how it works. I can't believe that POS won many awards.....suckers.
What a shame. You would think Seibon would know better. I just purchased the front grille from them. It's a direct replacement. Its been sitting in my foyer for the last 2 weeks. Hopefully it looks legit when I pull it out of the box.
I love hearing the Z-chip complaint. I attacked that thread on a regular basis only to get abused by all the sheep lining up to the slaughter. You mutts deserve it.
No bad parts yet, only K&N drop-in, UR Hi-flow cat and a Sean Ivey tune. MR at 305 whp 320 wtq and quiet, I'm very happy.
No bad parts yet, only K&N drop-in, UR Hi-flow cat and a Sean Ivey tune. MR at 305 whp 320 wtq and quiet, I'm very happy.
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RNR TBE ... junk .. sold it for $100 and bought Greddy Ti
Polyurethane Evo8 lip ... Never installed it
Respeed carbon fiber side spats ... Installed them only to take them off the next minute.
UK Evolution 8 Badge ... noth worth $80 ... took it off after couple of months
Polyurethane Evo8 lip ... Never installed it
Respeed carbon fiber side spats ... Installed them only to take them off the next minute.
UK Evolution 8 Badge ... noth worth $80 ... took it off after couple of months
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The SSS package with Navigation.
Removed the wing, sold it for pennies, and have a Kenwood DNX9140 sitting under the Christmas tree, from myself.
Well damn, that was a logical use of money
Removed the wing, sold it for pennies, and have a Kenwood DNX9140 sitting under the Christmas tree, from myself.
Well damn, that was a logical use of money






