Looking to upgrade to an Evo IX but recently i've been working on my 2006 acura rsx type s And i've encountered tons of rust Which lead me to ponder about whether or not i really should buy a 2006 evo IX. Considering the age of the car, should i be worried about rust when buying? And should i expect rust with every single evo? I live in michigan so not the most ideal place to own an evo, pretty bad winters thus lots of salt. I do plan to daily drive it as well, does anyone have any experiences with rust protection coating? I know to get the best results the protective coating service should be done before winter and after as well, but does it really work and is it effective? And will it effectively keep it rust free for forever if done right?

 

Hello / Welcome @Anonymous7

Yeah, rust & corrosion damage is a real concern, especially on a 16 year old car & where you are located

If you are real serious about this project build, i would consider buying an out of state EvO (AZ, CA, dry climate state)

Cheers, Joe

 

I disagree with the above.

If you are looking to drive in the salt, don't buy a pristine Evo 9. These cars are rising in value and that would be a waste to buy one and drive it in salt. You can undercoat them and all that, but you're still going to get salt in places. There is no stopping it. Salt is the herpes of the car world. But a car that's already been driven in salt and save your money. Then buy a nicer one for non-salt driving when you can afford to.

 

Thank you both for the quick replies and taking your time to reply! I really appreciate it! So what if i bought a car JUST for the winter but drove the evo in spring, summer and fall? Would that give me a good chance of rust prevention if i just do a rust coating once annually before winter to combat the snow as she sits and the rain in other seasons?

 

If you source an EvO locally, a thorough corrosion inspection has got to be done, ensuring no serious deterioration has occurred

I work in the auto industry & quite familiar w/the chemicals used on road. Its not just salt anymore, its Mag & Calcium chlorides that are used & that tears up metal & electrical harnesses

Do a thorough inspection & keep the EvO out of the wet weather (rain or snow)

 

Okay, got it. Im positive im gonna get one out of state unless i do find one in good condition with a deal here but alrighty, thanks for your help! Much appreciated!

 

My EvO has been in CA for its entire life & has really never seen the rain (LOL)

 

hahaha dang, must be nice! It's times like these that i wish i lived in cali. It's times when anything is car related actually. Hah

 

i know a lot of Evo VIIIs and IXs have really bad rust problems but im just drawn toward the older/slimmer/less luxurious cars. I considered an Evo X... but theyre just so bulky haha and i personally dont like the look/style of them. Even considered the newer WRXs and STIs but nahh, i feel like Evos are where it's at. Performance>Luxury.

 

You and i are the same. Ive owned the Nine for 12 years & thats exactly what drew me to the EvO. Simple design & built to race. I even went one step further & got the RS (no power luxuries)
Hope you get yourself into one! Not an easy decision for sure. Takes commitment of dollars & interest to make it work

 

Wow! That must be quite the adventure with your Evo! And wow an RS, you are brave soul hahaha. Bur yeah for sure. The only reason why i would love to daily drive it is because the fun and drivability and purity of it. Pure performance but just a hint of everything needed to be a daily driver! And its a car i would just love to drive anywhere and everywhere and i dont think i would be able to resist NOT driving it hah so pretty much i want to buy it purely to drive it because it's such perfect all around ideal car for me. But i know Evo tax is a think now and insurance is killer haha but yeah for sure. Looking to throw money at one in the near future haha. Leaning towards an MR or GSR. Wanted to get the MR for the 6 speed since im gonna be doing daily driving alot but I heard the GSR and SE 5 speeds are around the same rpm at highway speeds, can you validate that? Also im aware that the 6 speeds have more issues if i can get validation on the rpms at cruising then i'll probably go for the GSR or SE.

 

Yeah, youre better off w/the 5 speed as they are just a bit more robust than the 6.

The 6 speed works well from what ive heard. You just have to treat the stock trans w/some level of respect. As for the gearing, pretty sure the 6 has a taller gear for the higher speed stuff. Heres a thread w/some experienced comments
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...d-evo-9-a.html

 

thanks for the link! Yeah i've read through it before haha but i've read specific comments like "the 6 speed is better For DD" but i've also read comments like "at 60-80mph im at 3000rpms-3500" but that's coming from BOTH 5 speed AND 6 speed owners so im unsure if there is really any benefit to having the "overdrive" gear if it's only gonna get you around 5mph more in the same rev range as a 5 speed you know what i mean? Cause at that point i think i'd be better off with the durability of the 5 speed and being 100-200rpms higher than a MR.

here's where i got my info https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...g-freeway.html

What rpms are you at at highway speeds?

 

Havent really looked at hwy RPM's in a while, but likely at 3500 or just a bit more

 

Ahh, yeah. Any major repairs or headaches for your RS in the many many years of owning it?