They aren't all bad.......
Originally Posted by Fluid1
They come with the IX GSR and the MR, or all models of the IX?
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Originally Posted by silverEVO8
I think the HIDs only come in the MR or as some kind of option with the '06 EVOs... They used to be standard with the '03 EVOs but I think that changed....
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Originally Posted by BBYBruno
I was at my dealer today, so I checked out a GSR IX and it had HID's.
You're really selling me on the GSR instead of the IX..... but it's not working too well..... 
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Originally Posted by Fluid1
1. Properly tuned to the track, the JIC and TEIN with matched springs would be much superior to the OEM Billsteins. If they were available, Konis and GC coils would be superior. But, that's mostly because I have racing experience. For daily driving, I would probably still give the win to the OEM Billsteins.
Anyway, since you don't plan on racing (track racing that is
) your EVO, it would be criminal to ruin it's great road handling and street ride. BTW, have you had a chance to drive an MR yet? I mean in the twisties and such? For me the car has unbelievably good handling. No way I can get close to it's limits as it is in daily driving. In the twisties it's brilliant. You ought to finagle a drive in the MR someplace like the Tail of The Dragon in NC/TN or similar road... It's an eye opener for sure.
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Originally Posted by silverEVO8
Like you say, a properly tuned coilover suspension would be superior for the track . Still, I'm very sure that the really dedicated and knowledgeable racers are not using JIC or TEIN.... I'm sure both brands are OK, but the hard core guys are using Ohlins and matched springs.... Check out: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=175597
Anyway, since you don't plan on racing (track racing that is) your EVO, it would be criminal to ruin it's great road handling and street ride. BTW, have you had a chance to drive an MR yet? I mean in the twisties and such? For me the car has unbelievably good handling. No way I can get close to it's limits as it is in daily driving. In the twisties it's brilliant. You ought to finagle a drive in the MR someplace like the Tail of The Dragon in NC/TN or similar road... It's an eye opener for sure.
Anyway, since you don't plan on racing (track racing that is
) your EVO, it would be criminal to ruin it's great road handling and street ride. BTW, have you had a chance to drive an MR yet? I mean in the twisties and such? For me the car has unbelievably good handling. No way I can get close to it's limits as it is in daily driving. In the twisties it's brilliant. You ought to finagle a drive in the MR someplace like the Tail of The Dragon in NC/TN or similar road... It's an eye opener for sure.Just like the hardcore guys are using Ohlins and springs, I am used to GC's and Konis
I have NOT had the pleasure of driving an MR! The funny thing is, both
dealers in Charlotte are WORTHLESS. I have made multiple calls to each trying to bring them MY business, but even the sales managers at both places don't know the difference between a VIII RS and an IX MR. Seriously. 
That's why I've been getting prices on the MR from different states' dealers! The only hitch at this point is my trade-in.
Originally Posted by Fluid1
Not to dumb it down at all, because I've literally never been more excited about owning a vehicle (other than my first bike) than the IX MR. BUT, It's all relative(driving anything on the Dragon Tail). I've driven and ridden on the Dragon Tail.
Just like the hardcore guys are using Ohlins and springs, I am used to GC's and Konis
I have NOT had the pleasure of driving an MR! The funny thing is, both dealers in Charlotte are WORTHLESS. I have made multiple calls to each trying to bring them MY business, but even the sales managers at both places don't know the difference between a VIII RS and an IX MR. Seriously.
That's why I've been getting prices on the MR from different states' dealers! The only hitch at this point is my trade-in.
Just like the hardcore guys are using Ohlins and springs, I am used to GC's and Konis
I have NOT had the pleasure of driving an MR! The funny thing is, both
dealers in Charlotte are WORTHLESS. I have made multiple calls to each trying to bring them MY business, but even the sales managers at both places don't know the difference between a VIII RS and an IX MR. Seriously. That's why I've been getting prices on the MR from different states' dealers! The only hitch at this point is my trade-in.
and the salesman is Tim Crawley. He's a good guy, EVO owner himself. Those guys really want to sell cars... Give tim Crawley a call and see what he can do. Atlanta is not too far away from Charlotte and it might be just what you need Oh yeah, you can drive your car down and trade it in at Rick Case, they do that stuff all the time.... I traded my '03 EVO VIII on the '05 MR and was able to do it pretty straighforwardly. No BS...(I insisted on that)
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Originally Posted by silverEVO8
Man, the dealer where I got mine in Atlanta will deal with you. I think you might be able to get a decent deal.... They are Rick Case and the salesman is Tim Crawley. He's a good guy, EVO owner himself. Those guys really want to sell cars... Give tim Crawley a call and see what he can do. Atlanta is not too far away from Charlotte and it might be just what you need
and the salesman is Tim Crawley. He's a good guy, EVO owner himself. Those guys really want to sell cars... Give tim Crawley a call and see what he can do. Atlanta is not too far away from Charlotte and it might be just what you need Don't know your name, but thanks, silverEVO8
-Tony