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Old May 25, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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Closer look at Ryan Gates' Evo X

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...cer-evo-x.aspx

I've met Ryan before, really chill dude. Good guy.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Did the car really run in TTB? With what has been done, the car looks to be into TTU in NASA.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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The car was totally revamped for 2010, so it could've been legal in 2009. I dunno, I don't know NASA regulations.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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It ran TTB when he first got it I think. Cool insight on the build.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Bnjmn
Did the car really run in TTB? With what has been done, the car looks to be into TTU in NASA.
Originally Posted by willitas34
It ran TTB when he first got it I think. Cool insight on the build.
No. I believe he drove a friends Evo at Road America for 1 session in the rain.
He did run TTA all of 2008; then an FPRed went in late in 2008 and that was it for NASA events in the car I believe.

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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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I like the new color scheme. Car looks damn awesome.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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I like the new color scheme. Car looks damn awesome.
Really? It's kinda growing on me... but I liked the simpler look better.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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I've met Ryantoo; I informally raced Go-Karts against him. Great driver but not very humble; trust me.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Maybe the article is wrong, but it says that the rear diff is a plated 1.5-way Cusco unit.

So does the car do without S-AYC? Can you put a mechanical diff in the S-AYC pumpkin?
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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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I love the new scheme........

people just need to understand that in order to go fast it takes money, sponsorships and a good driver!

take away one of those and this car won't be as fast, maybe not as reliable....

I do think there are many street driven evos that have just as much invested dollar wise than Ryans car....

people just need to show some respect to the guy, he can flat out drive and he has a very fast car!
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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by WheelGap
Maybe the article is wrong, but it says that the rear diff is a plated 1.5-way Cusco unit.

So does the car do without S-AYC? Can you put a mechanical diff in the S-AYC pumpkin?
he may be using a controller like Kaps.
http://www.kaps-transmissions.com/ne...vo_x-1058.html
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Old May 27, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BriK
I've met Ryantoo; I informally raced Go-Karts against him. Great driver but not very humble; trust me.
What makes you say that dude?

I run a Cusco 1.5way rear diff btw, it's been in the car since late '08 and I love it!
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Old May 27, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Whats with all the hating going on in the comments section from competitors?
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Old May 27, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Whats with all the hating going on in the comments section from competitors?
I think they're just trying to make themselves feel better? Haha...
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Old May 28, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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A lot of haterade up in there, lol

Nice to see a cage in there Ryan, go kick some *** at Autobahn.

Oh also, have you noticed a difference in the way the chassis responds with a full cage welded in now?

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