Just wanted to stop in and say hello... Ive been wanting to get rid of my current car for a while now (07 Ford Focus ST) because of mechanical issues and that its time for an upgrade. Been looking at Evo 8's in the area and test drove a couple but havent found one that is clean enough. First one i test drove was a white 04 and i loved it besides the fact that it had a boost controller, holes in the dash from removed gauges, a rattle noise in the lower part of the engine when at idle, and the brakes and tires needed to be replaced. Will be hard to find one that hasnt been tortured it seems.

Will probably be 6-12 months before i get into an evo but figured i'd get an early start in the community.

 

there are always good deal that come up! just gotta keep looking

 

definitely good to get involved in the community before getting the car. It would have certainly changed what I did considerably if I didn't make a snap purchase. Not that I haven't enjoyed the car, just a couple things I would have done a bit differently.

 

Qouted for truth on that. I wish I would have scoped out the forums for awhile before my snap purchase, would have alot less head-aches and oil leaks..

 

Can someone recommend a shop to trouble shoot my over heating problems? Preferable down south around federal way but further away works too.

 

Truly hope i get a great evo!

It is a little further away but in puyallup, check out Car Clinic. They've always worked on my families cars and always treated us fair. Price is good too!

923 E Main Ave Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 445-5245

 

^I'm not familiar with that shop, but as I posted in the more directed thread, overheating issue is more of a universally-ish issue and a good shop should be able to diagnose.

 

For those like Dan that don't have FB,
Wagon is coming along
Down to electrical really now, need some new radiator hose clamps, a slim fan or two and linkage for the Carbs. Other than that she is just about ready for the road .

 

Looks sick dude!

 

nice, Tim! The question remains...can you cruise at 70mph without overheating?

 

Thanks mang! I just picked up some new wheels and will post some pics up when I get them on this week.

 

And then some Dan, no leaking head gasket and dirty distributor now.

 

Sweet! Chat thread is stickied!

 

ha, just noticed. noice! I haven't seen you in forever Tim. We gotta get Tyler to do another cabin night.

 

Yeah I know right? Now no navy for the most part to **** things up, only real work.