Hi all,

My name is Ryan and I thought i'd introduce myself as I'll be around here for a bit.

Most recent car was a 2008 Mazdaspeed3 but I was in the land of the DSM prior to that with a '99 Eclipse GST.

I currently only know 1 EvoM member who has a blue Evo8, Joey. So hopefully i'll meet some more of you guys/gals soon.

Plans are to be happy with AWD and >300hp. However most of my technical skills are in automotive detailing rather than wrenching.

Mazdaspeed3 (the RPF-01's are going on the evo)


And the evo 9 I just bought:

 

Welcome to the addiction.

 

nice EB, and welcome to the group! Sorry to say that you just missed a great cruise this past weekend.

 

congrats on the buy! now jake won't have the only blue evo around

what are the specs on the enkies?

 

I'm used to having one of the only brightly colored cars in a group. I've been with MazdasNW for the past 2 years and they shun the bright red like I shun the clap.

I'm glad you asked about the rims! I know the bolt pattern will work but havent researched the offset yet. They are 17x9 with 45mm offset. Do you know if i'll be needing some spacers to make these clear the gi-normous brembo calipers?

 

Welcome to the NW. Joey R has been around for awhile, are you one of the NWDSM OG's or just someone thats had a 2G?

aaron

 

Welcome! =)

 

Now jake will know what rpf1's look like on an EB car...

Welcome aboard!!! 300hp is pretty easy to obtain.....

 

with a 45 offset you will more than likely need a spacer. Aaron? care to chime in on this one?? you have been the wheel guru for a while now??

 

you would need spacers. i recommend a 15mm spacer. what are the tire size? should fit flush and clear the brembos...

why'd you get rid of the mazda? i <3 wagons!

 

Welcome, look forward to seeing you around!

 

welcome! nice evo!

is it the lighting or your exterior is really minty?

 

Did you happen to buy that car from Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo? It looks a lot like one they had for sale recently.

 

Joey is an old warhorse, thats for sure.

In fact I am an old NWDSM OG (well, just another old person). Met joey at the Hood River Run back in 2002.

Danka! will order spacers.

Tires size was a compromise to fit the Mazda, 235 is as wide as you can go on those without loosing your turning radius and rubbing it out like in a strip club restroom. (235/40/17 Falken 615's)

Loved the mazda, but i've had FWD since I was 19 and kept getting stuck in the snow, rain, sun or wherever else FWD sucks. Always been an evo fan but couldnt step up to the price point till the economy failed (thank you failed economy!)

Its more of a mint julep.

I got it from SpeedSports which wasnt too bad to work with. The car looks cherry in the photo, but i'm going to need about 20 hours working on the paint to get it right. Plus there was some issues with boost control so Joey logged it during the trip home. It has a AEM boost sylenoid that may/might/is???? hooked up.

Just ordered a Forge MBC to resolve whatever is going on there.

And all 3 ACD lights are on so it needs to be drained (dont we all!). That will be on SpeedSports dime but there arent very many mitsu dealerships up here.... Tips/advice????

Pic of my 2g attached (yes I know it had big rims and a big spoiler... I liked it nontheless.

 

nice pick up! welcome to the jungle