Out with the old, in with the new, well kind of
Out with the old, in with the new, well kind of
In July I sold my modded tarmac black evo ix se pushing 500whp. Shortly after I purchased a '11 BMW 135I M-sport. I thought this would be a good progression in my car buying career, and would represent me moving from "tuner cars".
The 135i was great don't get me wrong. Lots of power (230/276 {evo/sti but down 210/210 on the same dyno}), super smooth drivability, decent mpg, and it had all the goodies of a BMW. Some how everyday I would get out of the car and feel something was lacking, I'm not sure what it was. The thought would often occur to me; If this is the ultimate driving experiance, what a waste of time.
Anyways, I traded the BMW in for a 2011 EVO X MR.
1-DYNO STOCK: 217whp/239ft lbs 1JUNE2012
2-DYNO, DP BACK EXH: 227whp/259ft lbs 20JUNE2012
---MODS netted 10 whp and 20ft lbs w/o tune
TIME LINE OF MODS/ISSUES:
DATE PURCHASED:
1st mods: 30% of tint all the way around/ 3M Clear BRA
Date:
Cost:
2nd mod:Winter tires, Blizzak
Date:
Cost:
3rd mod: ROTA P45r 18x9.5 Flat Black + tuner lugs + mounting stock tires + rebuild TPMS
Date:May 3 2012
Cost:$877-rims
Cost:$122.22-mounting
4th mod: Swift Sport Springs SPEC-R + 4 wheel alignment
Date:May 14 2012
Cost:$295-springs
Cost:$65-alignment
5th mod: EDGE Insight CS
Date:May 17 2012
Cost:$295
6th mod: Buschur Racing SS
Date:JUNE 1 2012
Cost:$350
7th mod: MAperformance w/3in Cat
Date:JUNE 19 2012
Cost:$350
The 135i was great don't get me wrong. Lots of power (230/276 {evo/sti but down 210/210 on the same dyno}), super smooth drivability, decent mpg, and it had all the goodies of a BMW. Some how everyday I would get out of the car and feel something was lacking, I'm not sure what it was. The thought would often occur to me; If this is the ultimate driving experiance, what a waste of time.
Anyways, I traded the BMW in for a 2011 EVO X MR.
1-DYNO STOCK: 217whp/239ft lbs 1JUNE2012
2-DYNO, DP BACK EXH: 227whp/259ft lbs 20JUNE2012
---MODS netted 10 whp and 20ft lbs w/o tune
TIME LINE OF MODS/ISSUES:
DATE PURCHASED:
1st mods: 30% of tint all the way around/ 3M Clear BRA
Date:
Cost:
2nd mod:Winter tires, Blizzak
Date:
Cost:
3rd mod: ROTA P45r 18x9.5 Flat Black + tuner lugs + mounting stock tires + rebuild TPMS
Date:May 3 2012
Cost:$877-rims
Cost:$122.22-mounting
4th mod: Swift Sport Springs SPEC-R + 4 wheel alignment
Date:May 14 2012
Cost:$295-springs
Cost:$65-alignment
5th mod: EDGE Insight CS
Date:May 17 2012
Cost:$295
6th mod: Buschur Racing SS
Date:JUNE 1 2012
Cost:$350
7th mod: MAperformance w/3in Cat
Date:JUNE 19 2012
Cost:$350
Last edited by pwdrtoastman; Jun 24, 2012 at 08:53 AM.
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So, is that a typo?: 2011 evo ix MR? I assume you bought an X. In any event, you have good taste in cars. The IX you had sounded like a beast and the 135 M Sport is a superb car. But, the Evo has that caged lion type of personality that let's you know that you have a beast on your hands. Congrats!
yeah man, i was so used to typing evo ix, must be muscle memory.
So, is that a typo?: 2011 evo ix MR? I assume you bought an X. In any event, you have good taste in cars. The IX you had sounded like a beast and the 135 M Sport is a superb car. But, the Evo has that caged lion type of personality that let's you know that you have a beast on your hands. Congrats!
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You don't happen to live/work near the Lucent buildings do you? I had some guy in a debadged 135i about 2 weeks ago trying to show off and I wasn't the least bit interested in stomping it. My IX is GG with Red BBS', i'm sure you would remember seeing me.
As for the X... No comment and good luck lol. I know Tobz likes them. = )
After clicking your pics I'm 99.9% sure it was you based on your license plate hahaha, small world. Pretty sure I would have smashed you man. ; )
As for the X... No comment and good luck lol. I know Tobz likes them. = )
After clicking your pics I'm 99.9% sure it was you based on your license plate hahaha, small world. Pretty sure I would have smashed you man. ; )
Last edited by jdlewh; Dec 25, 2011 at 03:26 PM.
I assure you that wasn`t me, I got rid of the BMW in Oct. I would never debadge a BMW!! My rims were custom powdercoated just for me, the car stood out like a sore thumb. My driver license and insurance rates are not worth compensating for any short comings as a man!
I am sure you would have stomped that car! The cars wiegh the same and the platform is stuck at 425 RWHP.
I am sure you would have stomped that car! The cars wiegh the same and the platform is stuck at 425 RWHP.
I assure you that wasn`t me, I got rid of the BMW in Oct. I would never debadge a BMW!! My rims were custom powdercoated just for me, the car stood out like a sore thumb. My driver license and insurance rates are not worth compensating for any short comings as a man!
I am sure you would have stomped that car! The cars wiegh the same and the platform is stuck at 425 RWHP.
I am sure you would have stomped that car! The cars wiegh the same and the platform is stuck at 425 RWHP.
Anyway, enjoy the new MR.
