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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 06:36 AM
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Saving an abused Evo

So last night I went down to look at a low mileage evo. I get to the dealership and right away I see that it wasn't detailed. Great i can see all the defects and tell there are no painted panels.Time for a test drive..Holy soft clutch batman.This kinda gave me the feeling it could be the stocker..I hope. No t-case whine every gear was smooth except 5th.It had a little bit of a grind.Shes a turd..deff needs a tune. The undercarriage has abit of rust that just bothers me.that needs to be grinded down primered and sealed. she deff needs some work but i could'nt stand seeing her mistreated. I kinda felt sorry for the damn thing. She will make a great project car.pictures will be coming soon.

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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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what year is it? I think 15k is too much for an 03 if it is that honestly!
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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yeah its a 03 with 59k miles. 15k isn't bad for a clean title car with a two yr warranty from a dealership.

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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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that is low miles, and that's not a bad deal at all, was there any aftermarket parts?
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Tranny needs a rebuild but so what, they all do some time. While that is done pop in a proper front LSD or the 2004 Ralliart unit. Cheap car, go fo it.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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it has injen uicp and intake, eboost bc, and a catback. im going to change all that out. first thing is fluid change and 60k service.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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What do you plan on changing it to?
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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buschur race fmic with icp
buschur racing turbo back
hallman manual bc
forge rs bov
walbro 255
arp headstuds
gsc s2 cams.
I need to find a 10.5 hotside or i just might get a ix turbo.
all the parts on it now are going to be replaced. i will have them forsale soon.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by j3ffw19
yeah its a 03 with 59k miles. 15k isn't bad for a clean title car with a two yr warranty from a dealership.
yeah thats for sure, good pick up!
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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not that bad of a deal with a 2 yr warranty
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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yeah thats a good deal. bought mine for $10,9 with a busted tranny at 66k. no warranty though.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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pics?
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Watch out for some dealers. They charge you out the *** and then you may run into problems. I prefer buying a car someone has takin care of and get to know the owner so i personally know how a car's been treated. Considering it's an EVO most likely the person who took it to the dealer to trade in has dogged it. They may have even dogged it more since they were trading it in. Just my .02
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by j3ffw19
buschur race fmic with icp
buschur racing turbo back
hallman manual bc
forge rs bov
walbro 255
arp headstuds
gsc s2 cams.
I need to find a 10.5 hotside or i just might get a ix turbo.
all the parts on it now are going to be replaced. i will have them forsale soon.
That's a good start. Hoping to be around the 400+hp mark?
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