That raises an interesting question, as to what we all do to fund our vehicular addiction... I cut hair, a an overpriced salon in Philadelphia's main line burbs. Definitely helps though to pay cash for everything. And as far as junkies go, your avg dope habit is usually 5 or 6 bags a day which would be 60 bucks a day, many habits exceed 300$ a day my buddy Dave was coppin 4 bundles a day about 500 beans. So, its one rush vs another. A lot harder to justify Robbin someone for inter cooler piping though.

 

Schooling and career definitely come first. I got my BS and MS in civil engineering from Stanford a few years ago and the Evo was sort of my present to myself. Since then it's been a downward spiral lol. Thankfully I have a job that pays enough to fuel the addiction.

 

Car has had about 17k paid off, spent 10 ish k on parts, 14k for my recent build, so that comes out to be 41k? Mind you car still has about 19k left and needs a turbo kit, FMIC, and bov and a new tune after that.

 

MODS---Model-----Purchased Price
Front Pipe HKS 2.75" $170
LICP AGP $180
Full exhaust install N/A 200
High flow N/A $200
Fuel pump Walbro 255 $80
Catback Fujibotsu RM-01A 500
Boost Controller TACTRIX EBC $95
dump pipe GT Pumps $150
Injectors FIC 1050 $300
Wideband Innnovate $200
Drop in Filter Ralliart $180
total $2,255

 

Yea, I believe school first is a good idea. But I'll stay on topic.

I've put a around $1000 in my 94 Honda Accord. Just routine maintenance and replacement parts. lol. Its got around 210,000 miles.

 

over 35k close to 40
Wtf lol that builds and parts
Didn't even include maintenance etc evox are expensive

 

Lol dang they better be good. I'm sure they are. What kind and why you spending so much?!? If good coil overs really improve the handling of the X THAT much, I can't imagine how insane it would handle. I feel like this thing handles so good and all I have is Swift Sports and a Hotchkis RSB

 

I actually have a IX that's a dedicated race car. The shocks are JRZ RS Pros.

 

I'm right with you, about 10k into it and around $1500-$2000 a year in track expences not including maintenance like tires brakes transfer cases etc

 

Just noticed dudes name is rocky raccoon...
I've heard you can partake in races like track day events and they are relatively inexpensive. About to drop another 2k on clutch and acd map... And now seriously thinking of buying a motor and building it. Anyone know what the cost would be around if I did this myself including used block machining and parts. I'm thinking at least 8k. I'm leaning towards a 2.2 for the extra tq. But still have the ability to throw on a bigger turbo and make significant power at 9+k if I choose.

 

Evo parts bought:
cp pistons custom $1800
i' beam rods $600
forged crank $900
intercooler and piping $850
hks hipermax coilovers $2300
Tomei front pipe with downpipe (ebay) $750
engine 4g63t (ebay) $1360
clear timing cover (ebay) $120
De-cat (ebay) $150
1000cc injectors low imp (ebay) $184.50
tomei race 11mm valve springs (nengun) $209.89
Monster heat shield (nengun) $156.96
tomei pro cams with adjustable pulleys 270 duration (nengun) $755.58
Tomei arms 7960 turbo (ebay) $1356
Autobahn88 engine torque damper (ebay) $165
Tommy makk front slotted rotors (ebay) $162
monster carbon coil cover (nengun) $151.26
Ultra racing 3 point strut bar (ebay) $149
Hel braided brake lines (ebay) $150
Ralliart billet pedals (ebay) $30
monster pfx intake kit(SWEET!!) (nengun) $1098.25
Beatrush aluminium under panel (nengun) $517
cusco brake master cylider stopper (nengun) $101.71
cusco oil catch can (nengun) $138.66
HKS oil cooler kit with alu air guide(SWEET!!) (nengun) $780.73
engine work and tuning $3000
about 3k worth of various extras
and im too scared too go into maintenance!! and im due for a paintjob XD

 

you know how much? you really wanna know? tooo muchhhhhhhh. to flippin muchh!! but I cant help it lol

 

I don't even want to talk about it.

 

Just pulled the trigger on my first mod ... Access port ... so $600 :P

 

Not much 2700.