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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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haha thanks. i have been boycotting posting in any of the other sections for a while because i would like to keep this postcount as long as possible.

i have a resonated MR test pipe and it's pretty much a straight shot. i really doubt there would be any kind of quantifiable difference. any changes would most likely be well within the margin of error.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MondoBongo
what type of racing do you mostly plan on doing?

front & rear sway bars.
a full set of poly bushings.
rear strut tower brace.
sub frame cross members.
harness bar.

all of those things will help stiffen the car up.
looking to do some autocross, but also want to hit the track at beaver run, mid ohio, and places like that.

also what are some good companies?

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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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suspension

ohlins ,, pick a spring rate to suit your driving.....


Originally Posted by JMCZ
looking to do some autocross, but also want to hit the track at beaver run, mid ohio, and places like that.

also what are some good companies?
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Yup the Works DFV Ohlin's are the way to go if you don't mind spending alittle. They come with 8k up front and 10k rear. You would not believe how nice these work compared to the stock suspension and really IMO, dosn't sacrifice any ride quality. Now if you want even more serious race setup you need Moton's, Penske's, or JRZ's. But these are even more in the $$$$$$ department. I'm talking $5000-9000 for some coilovers.

Day 2 turbo install. Everything is coming out and going in pretty darn easy. (other then the A/C crap). I have the whole manifold, turbo assembly installed. Just need to reinstall the rad, intercooler, and wideband, Fill up the fluids, and then onto the injector side. Let me just say that taking out the rad was a big help in making this an easy job!
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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hey guys, ive been away from the forums for a while. It can be really distracting and i found i should focus more time on school than this, plus its almost an addiction looking up these threads.

anyway, ive noticed there seems to be a new evo in my area, right near me. Its a AS 8 like mine. ive seen him a couple times already. Any new ppl in this thread?
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Oki Panoki
hey guys, ive been away from the forums for a while. It can be really distracting and i found i should focus more time on school than this, plus its almost an addiction looking up these threads.

anyway, ive noticed there seems to be a new evo in my area, right near me. Its a AS 8 like mine. ive seen him a couple times already. Any new ppl in this thread?
I got one in December, so it could be me. I'm located in South Park.
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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I saw a Silver X MR last night at CoGo's in Southside. Apparently, the poor guy got T-boned. The whole front door and quarter panel was nicely smashed in. He said his name was Jimmy and he seemed like a decent enough fellow. He was interested in meets but didn't know about EvoM - I told him where to find us. I asked him how he liked the SST and he replied, "I kind of wish I bought a GSR." Here's a for Jimmy. I would need LOTS of them if my new 40K Evo got drilled.
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mitsmaster
ohlins ,, pick a spring rate to suit your driving.....
hey mike,

how much would the service bill be for suspention?

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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Oki Panoki
hey guys, ive been away from the forums for a while. It can be really distracting and i found i should focus more time on school than this, plus its almost an addiction looking up these threads.

anyway, ive noticed there seems to be a new evo in my area, right near me. Its a AS 8 like mine. ive seen him a couple times already. Any new ppl in this thread?
I think I saw that one too, as I thought it was you when I saw it a few weeks ago at Greengate
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JMCZ
looking to do some autocross, but also want to hit the track at beaver run, mid ohio, and places like that.

also what are some good companies?
if money is no object i would pick from ohlins, motons, penske's, or JRZ's like jeremy was talking about for your suspension. if you are planning on doing mainly autocross you will most likely want to go with stiffer spring rates though.

12kF/10kR or 14kF/12kR might be a good choice.

as far as bushings whiteline or energy suspension would be a good choice. sway bars you can pretty much pick your poison. sway bar end links, perrin makes a nice set. i have their rear end links and have been happy with them. couple other companies make them too. shop around.

as far as strut tower braces, that's up to you. before you go changing things though make sure you read over some of the rules and regs for the type of racing you want to do so you don't end up getting yourself bumped in to a higher class over some silly little part.

after you get all your goodies you will also want a good corner balance and alignment. mike at baierl does some damn good alignments on their fancy shmancy laser machine, and speed nation on mcknight road does a good corner balance.
Old Feb 27, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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price

The parts install is cheap, its the alignment that takes some time.. I like to set the cars up correctly so it takes me a little to get them correct...Its worth it.....

Originally Posted by JMCZ
hey mike,

how much would the service bill be for suspention?
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Whats goin on tonight fellas?
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Whats goin on tonight fellas?
at work
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Hey arbo im on blouches site and it says 520hp next to there evo x dom 2.0 turbo?!? is that with like 35psi or more or?!? just wondering why your only at 344



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