EVOXLI

Hello everyone! Recently bought a 2012 Evo X MR w/ 36,XXX miles in white! I'm new to this platform and I'm excited to start building this car. The car is 100% stock and I have a few ideas in mind but I would still like to get other people's opinions on what are good first mods. It can be performance or aesthetic mods. Any ideas are welcome, Thanks guys!!

Lightsaber

1. Wheel alignment
2. RallyArmor mud flaps
3. Xpel Ultimate clear bra
4. Ziebart undercoating (especially the AYC pump area)
5. Replace rubber fuel pressure regulator (FPR) hose with a silicon hose, and tighten 2 ends with straps
6. Wideband AFR gauge
7. Dynamat sound damping sheets

donny_utah

Tint, all weather floor mats.

Astro_Train

iTrader: (17)

all the above are good recommendations.. did you buy the car from a dealer(if so a Mitsu, mom and pop or other dealership?) or a private owner? You want to find out the service history of the car, take care of that SST.

EVOXLI

Bought the car from a different dealership. Also after driving the car, im hearing a creaking noise coming from the front axle of my car. Went to the dealership i bought the car from and they took off the wheels, saw and heard nothing, and also test drove it and heard nothing. but every time i drive it i hear it. only when im driving slow and turning. Any thoughts on what it could be?

EVOXLI

I live in NY and theyre super strict on tints and got all weather mats from the dealer as part of the car.

e_kobz

iTrader: (36)

Best mods that yield the most gains are:

Intake
3 port EBC
Test pipe

These three mods plus a pro tune will really wake the car up

donny_utah

Cool bro. Not worth the hassle if you're gonna get pulled over and ticketed.

Napalm_Enema

Relocate AYC pump to the trunk if you intend to drive it in the winter

nickyd

I had something similar on my X.
Try tightening the bolts that connect the front suspension struts bracing bar to the bulkhead.
They may be only slightly loose and not obvious at all.
Worked for me.

villajer

If keeping the car stock for a while: driver mod

If modding for performance: short shifter, shifter bushings, angine/tranny oil change, test pipe, intake, EBCS and tune

If modding for looks: springs, wheel spacers, mud flaps, hood struts, window vents, rims

kevo10

First I would change the the transfer case and diff fluid if you don't know when it was last done.

Intake, full exhaust, and tune for power to start off. Then coilovers and a rear sway bar for handling. Also, get good tires and brake pads when you replace them. No point in spending thousands on upgrades if you have crappy tires/brakes.

For looks do whatever you like; wheels would be where I'd start.

donny_utah

Second that motion for all new fluids change if unknown when the last service interval was. Especially your SST.

nickyd

It's the only way to be sure.

Silverhold

I recommend an exhaust. It's incredibly quiet from the factory. I went with the ETS extreme catback.