Advan RZ-DFs and some good tires put me WELL over 5k...

If I were to do it again I'd probably still go this route, although going for a couple of power mods first was tempting. I just needed a second set of rims to do the summer/winter thing, and I hate to buy twice, so I got what I wanted on the first try.

 

i edited it , since i didnt want to get into this whole step by step building thread... LOL

Also i tend to forget , different people need the Evo for diffenrent reasons.
Some people build a 500+ hp car and never really drives it. Some has stock engine and drives it all around race tracks. So it was really a good time to delete the clutch etc comment.

 

no you are 100% right, the tires are one of the best options to get, for start. But i wouldnt get a racing slicks ( as it was mentioned)when you dont have a proper suspension and brakes for it.
I would get something like the A08 or the R888's. And spend the money on barkes and suspension.
Racing slicks are little bit further on the road. try to feel and learn the car on those semi racing tires, they are more predictable and friendly . After when you are really goot used to the car , and you have all the suspension and brake upgrades, then you buy a real racing slicks. For auto X probably something crazy soft ones

 

Thanks for the clarification Rob i really do appreciate it, I'm still new to the game and just starting to really get into Auto X. also not looking to stiffen the **** out of my car i still need it to be DD friendly, so im not planning on going crazy with the suspension

 

Its cool mang, and I understand

 

You will get to a point where you think the suspension is really good, then someone with about the same power will let you drive their cars with a full suspension and it will be nite and day difference. For example when my car had the mr suspension on it I was like damn this thing handles like its on rails. Put the coil overs on and had it resetup up and aligned and million% different in the way the car handles just by doing that. Another thing I will suggest is looking into the poly bushings. If your doing autox or whatever racing you get into they will make a big difference as well being the car wont feel mushy in the corners as it did with stock bushings.

 

I'd pay it toward the principle on the loan for the car.

 

Stage 2 clutch
Aftermarket CMC
(Haven't started researching yet)

Tires Hankook Ventus R-S3
Wheels RPF1's
FMIC ETS 3 and a half inch or 4.

 

I'd probably get a used spare SST, and a mild tune with simple mods if there is any left over, which I doubt.......

 

Appreciate you having us in mind for your injector needs. Don't forget about our drop-in fitment 265LPH DW65c fuel pump!

 

probably this:

 

If its power i think gar2212 has it pretty spot on:
Intake
Exhaust
FMIC
Racing slicks and rims for auto x
Sway bars
Tune
3 Port boost solenoid
Brake Pads
Brake Lines
Rotors

Look and feel:
Suspension: Coils, sways
Wheels
Front CF Lip
-maybe a CBE so you dont look awesome then sound lame lol...

 

People's money in this thread seems to go a lot farther than mine . $5k would be shortblock and some ancillary parts only for me. Or turbo kit only.

 

Can't do much with 5k

 

A suspension (Ohlins), Fuel pump and injectors so I can put my turbo in my car!!!