to mod or not mod
if you are not willing to do the basic mods then there is really nothing to say, just drive it, maybe get some nice wheels, boost and oil pressure gauge then you are all set IMO. IF you are afraid that the car is not going to be reliable with the basic mods, then you are wrong. Its the heavier stuff that "might" make the car unreliable such as messin with the turbo, or cams, or injectors in other words the next stage after the basic mods. Now i am not saying that these things will make the car unreliable, because there is 1000's of evos running over 400whp as dd, but if you dont want to void the warranty then do the basics, which can easily be replaced back to stock if something happens and you need to take it back to the dealr
I spend A LOT of time reading on this forum about what people do with their cars, and was just wondering how people deal with these issues:
- I use my evo as a DD, and I don't have $$ or the space for a spare 'beater' car.
- I want to keep the car for the long haul (ie 10+ years), and don't want possible problems to develop down the road. (such as "I modded part X which caused part A,B and C to wear out quicker and will cost 2000 to repair").
- I don't have a garage or tools, and I park on the side of a main street. I have to take the car to mechanics in my area even for basic oil changes, and because mitsubishi is such a minority brand, I don't want complications from them not understanding how the car works with all the aftermarket parts added.
- If I get in an accident, the insurance company won't reimburse the aftermarket parts, and all the money spent getting a shop to install the part will go down the drain too.
- I have a perfectionist/OCD tendency with things and if I start modding, I fear I may become addicted
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Granted, this is my first 'serious' car. I drove bland ordinary cars (Ford sedans like the contour, taurus) most of my life without giving thought to them, but now I'm in my late 20s and am getting more into cars. Most of the people on
here seem like real pros, so please no bashing, I'm a newbie and I admit it.
- I use my evo as a DD, and I don't have $$ or the space for a spare 'beater' car.
- I want to keep the car for the long haul (ie 10+ years), and don't want possible problems to develop down the road. (such as "I modded part X which caused part A,B and C to wear out quicker and will cost 2000 to repair").
- I don't have a garage or tools, and I park on the side of a main street. I have to take the car to mechanics in my area even for basic oil changes, and because mitsubishi is such a minority brand, I don't want complications from them not understanding how the car works with all the aftermarket parts added.
- If I get in an accident, the insurance company won't reimburse the aftermarket parts, and all the money spent getting a shop to install the part will go down the drain too.
- I have a perfectionist/OCD tendency with things and if I start modding, I fear I may become addicted
. Granted, this is my first 'serious' car. I drove bland ordinary cars (Ford sedans like the contour, taurus) most of my life without giving thought to them, but now I'm in my late 20s and am getting more into cars. Most of the people on
here seem like real pros, so please no bashing, I'm a newbie and I admit it
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So what if it is DD. Just keep it simple and don't tread from the beaten path. Look at the Cobb AP maps for the various stages to see what works with little or no drama.
With the AP you can always back out of a stage, just sell off the parts and revert back to a lower stage map or even stock. No wasted $ getting a re tune. Once you finalize your mods get a custom tune. If it doesnt work just reload the shelf tune. I don't see the risk.
With the AP you can always back out of a stage, just sell off the parts and revert back to a lower stage map or even stock. No wasted $ getting a re tune. Once you finalize your mods get a custom tune. If it doesnt work just reload the shelf tune. I don't see the risk.
Quit worrying about the little stuff. Be budget conscious and realistic with your decisions and you'll be fine for years to come. 100% the best bang for your buck is a tune. Even on stock exhaust it makes a decent difference; add a $125 Megan test pipe and a drop-in air filter (pre-tune) and you will be in heaven!
I still maintain that the most basic mods (the ones kracka mentioned in post #2) are the most fun and really that's what makes an evo an evo!
Good luck and don't fret; it's only a car
I still maintain that the most basic mods (the ones kracka mentioned in post #2) are the most fun and really that's what makes an evo an evo!
Good luck and don't fret; it's only a car
I echo everyone else's sentiments here. The Evo is my DD and will be for quite some time. I have just simple bolt-ons and a pro-tune by Ivey. The car now feels better than it ever did. Just mod it lol.
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xdimitrix, in your case, i would keep the engine stock for a couple of years, and in the meanwhile get some interior + exterior cosmetic mods and perhaps wheels. after those years pass start with coilovers and brakes. these are expensive mods so once you are done with this perhaps another year or so will pass, which is when you start with the light engine mods: exhaust, intake, and tune!
warning: if you start tuning the engine you will, i repeat, you will get the mod bug!
warning: if you start tuning the engine you will, i repeat, you will get the mod bug!
Granted, this is my first 'serious' car. I drove bland ordinary cars (Ford sedans like the contour, taurus) most of my life without giving thought to them, but now I'm in my late 20s and am getting more into cars. Most of the people on here seem like real pros, so please no bashing, I'm a newbie and I admit it .
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Money IS for drinking, however if I were you I'd get an AP.
I have just put the OTS stage one map on my Evo, and it's the best first mod you can do. I'm happy with the Evo now, and it will probbaly stay this way for a while.
I have just put the OTS stage one map on my Evo, and it's the best first mod you can do. I'm happy with the Evo now, and it will probbaly stay this way for a while.
With your first post, you're already giving the impression that it's a bad idea to mod your car. Given your circumstances, I suggest you leave your car the way it is until you get tools, a garage, and better insurance. Allstate backs me up on every 'legal' mod I do (e.g. legal intake, legal cat-back, aero mods, aftermarkets rims, brakes, springs): catch-20 is 2K a year ><
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