[JIMMY S] - Not always a Dak Dak!

[Jimmy_S]

Righto... Might as well pop up a new thread as I've not got my hands on a new ride! :)

Many of you will recognise this one... and apparently most of you have already driven it!.. So we can be 'eskimo brothers'! ;)

Anyway... I bought Jared's 2010 Evo X GSR with the Super-Special-auTomagic gearbox! Picked it up last night, and am pretty stoked with it!

Before everyone gets too carried away, the car has had a solid clean and been disinfected, as well as had all of the roo-fur removed etc etc... ;)

A couple of pics of it tucked away in my garage... Will try to get a couple of 'proper' ones once this weather improves!..

http://i.imgur.com/6b17e.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FrV6U.jpg

For those who aren't aware, the car is pretty well as it came from the factory, bar a CF wrapped roof(thanks Gav) and a completely debadged boot.. Which I personally think looks a touch naked, and am thinking I'll put the 'Evolution' badge back on, just to balance it a bit!

The car is stacks of fun, and I am adjusting to the TC-SST box and enjoying it heaps... Plenty of plans to mod away, but first, the bank account needs some recovery time!

<3

Jimmy

[adrenalin]

Nice pickup. Mate has one with same box. Goes ridiculously hard.

[Stealthed]

Great car, Good choice dude!

[Lonewolf]

cant believe you've gone to the dark side!
looking forward to seeing mods

[Mistikal]

Ah I wondered what pour soul purchased BLAAA's "lubley auto-car".

Top buy mate, car looks great :) Onward with more pics!!

[Buckets]

I hope you treat it as well *cough* as BLAAA did. Off the shelf TMR kits should cover all your mods.

[magic1]

Ahhhh me family car

[Ben Wha]

Blaaa told me that roof was real carbon :(

[pgc]

Is this the one that was sitting in The Buffman's driveway the other morning?

[WRCjosh]

when we puttin wheels on it!

[YOUR MATE]

Christ Evo X's make me rigid. No idea why, but I farking love 'em!
Keen to see what comes of it.

[Jimmy_S]

Ahhhh me family car

LOL... Where's your family car?


Blaaa told me that roof was real carbon :(

I wish... ;)


Is this the one that was sitting in The Buffman's driveway the other morning?

Would have been, yes... He gave it a clean before I picked it up on Tuesday night! :D


when we puttin wheels on it!

Hahah... Was actually considering popping down the road at lunch today... But I fear it will be pointless as the bank account is in no state to be purchasing anything more than an iPod cable at this stage! ;)

Sometime though...


Christ Evo X's make me rigid. No idea why, but I farking love 'em!
Keen to see what comes of it.

Heheh... Me too! Especially with some low offset wheels and fat rubber!

[thrtytwo]

Looks nice man. EVO > dak dak any day :P

What's the difference between EVO, GSR and ralliart though? All very similar packages no?

[Torquen]

Pro's/Con's of flappy paddle box over normal stick shift??

[Skitzo]

Just get some Rotas man. Force-D. 999 for full set of 18's in hard offsets.

[Jimmy_S]

Looks nice man. EVO > dak dak any day :P

What's the difference between EVO, GSR and ralliart though? All very similar packages no?

Evo was released in 2 guise's... GSR and MR:

GSR = base model, 5sp manual option or TC-SST

MR = TC-SST only, HID headlamps, Fancy scuff plates, usually part-leather heated seats, RF sound system, usually MMCS with sat nav etc... maybe more?.. No difference in power output and is probably a tad slower due to being slightly heavier. It does have slightly better brakes I believe? and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things, but it's not a huge difference!

The Ralliart Lancer is basically the VRX-skinny-shell with a downtuned Evo motor running a smaller turbo and Evo 9 drivetrain. Came with a downtuned version of the TC-SST gearbox as well, but without the 'hardcore' S-Sport setting... also poverty brakes and seats... and the VRX wheels as well.. but this is designed as a competitor to the WRX, rather than the STi/Evo.

There was also a limited edition TMR Evo which was released last year with more go, and some funky stuff... but as per usual, it was drastically overpriced IMO and aftermarket gear will come in much cheaper and most likely do a better job. :)



Pro's/Con's of flappy paddle box over normal stick shift??

I don't have a heap of experience with this yet, but from what I understand, the TC-SST is definitely quicker shifting than a manual, it is also simpler to drive having a 'd' option that means no thinking is required. It is a bigger/heavier gearbox though, so there's additional weight there, and obviously a small amount of electronic/mechanical lag from the paddle's/shifter when you are in manual mode.
The 5 speed is from all accounts a strong one, but I'm told it's not the best feeling gearbox, with a long throw, and obviously just the 5 gears as oppose to the TC-SST's 6 speed.

I originally wanted a manual, but I love the feel of the TC-SST and am getting used to it, and don't regret it at all.



Just get some Rotas man. Force-D. 999 for full set of 18's in hard offsets.

Rota's are going to be hard to turn down... Even if I use them just as street wheels, which will be the majority of use the car will see.
$999 for an 18x10 +22 wheel that fills the guards up beautifully and can run up to 275 tyres... Wow!

Otherwise, there are plenty of other options from the more expensive manufacturers and a 19" will definitely look better most of the time... But we're talking quite a bit more $$s for them!?

[Skitzo]

If you do, get these over the Grids that everyone has.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8636/img0433rw.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5796/img0762wv.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1742/img0764dl.jpg

[c.rusli]

rota GKR in black would be nice

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v253/philthy112/2-1.jpg

[JBAE]

ill just leave this here....
http://www.evoxtuning.com/

just incase you like carbon fibre... :)

[JBAE]

P.S- get onto RS GAV he has a well priced CF front lip in his possession for evo X!!!

[Jimmy_S]

I kinda like the SVN's(RE30 copies) in 18x10 +22... but also the DPT's(CE28 copies)

Thanks for the links dude... Really helping me out here! ;)

Will See Gav in a couple of weeks at bball... So will discuss with him then! :)

[Tocchi]

just remembered boong was gonna try on the blue XT7's for lols to see how the silver/blue combo looks... if you wish to try them, not for sale though, you are welcome to

[Joe]

I've driven both an MR and a GSR.. and the GSR is noticeably quicker in stock form than the MR due to the weight difference.

[Jumanji]

Nice rig mate, sad to see the Liberty go but nice one!

[mys1]

I've driven both an MR and a GSR.. and the GSR is noticeably quicker in stock form than the MR due to the weight difference.

Wasn't this one the GSR you drove :P

[Daisy]

not the cheapest way to get an Antilag Motorsport sticker. :P

nice pick up tho.

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... No doubt... :)

[Joe]

Wasn't this one the GSR you drove :P

Yes.. yes it was :D

[V70R]

Nice ride Jimmy!

[31-EVO]

Ahh sweeet, interested to see what you do with it, considering the Lib was fucken hot. Congrats on the purchase.

[Jimmy_S]

Cheers dudes!!... :D

[Jimmy_S]

Quick wash + wife's new camera =

http://i.imgur.com/wMVPe.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pJyly.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/0fmVX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Kpil0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ovqkz.jpg

[Kilma]

All I see is real pics. Where are the toons?? :p

[31-EVO]

Putting your personalised plates on it ?
Hurry up and start modding so I can start jerking off.

[Jimmy_S]

All I see is real pics. Where are the toons?? :p

http://i.imgur.com/BqzUb.jpg

Plates hopefully go on Tuesday! :)

[Kilma]

Nice Jimmy. Like very much.

[thrtytwo]

is that just a vector/"live" trace or did you actually draw that lol ??

[Jimmy_S]

It was from a pretty low-res pic... but it is drawn..

live trace version:

http://i.imgur.com/JY05b.jpg

[Torquen]

Deff's need the 'X' badge on the rear IMO

[Buckets]

Deff's need flames popping out the rear IMO

Fixed

[Torquen]

...Yeah that too :)

[thrtytwo]

i see, jut looks like the complexity or whatever he option is called was turned down :P looks cool either way!!

[Ben Wha]

Please buy these! They would look bombed on the Evo!

http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47783

[rat]

Please buy these! They would look bombed on the Evo!

http://antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47783

Ha I thought the same thing when I saw that thread.
Do it!!

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... Have PM'd Rhys... but seems there is a bit of interest from parties in line before me, so will see...

Keen tho! Just means will be wheels before coilovers, so possibly lift kit for a little while... also 19x10 +15 is going to be SUPER-aggressive even on the X... but at that price, would be worth having a crack!



i see, jut looks like the complexity or whatever he option is called was turned down :P looks cool either way!!

I'm yet to see anyone come close to anything I put together using live trace, despite plenty of people trying to tell me it can do it.
I actually used 3 different images to get the above CarToon due to the original shot being such low-res.

[RS_Gav]

If they fall through... There is always this option mate ;)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/Big_Gav/IMG_0366.jpg

[Jimmy_S]

They are RS-D's yes Gav?

Plenty of options available, most of them are crackpipe-dollars though... :(

For a weekend driver I can see the point in a big dollar wheel, but for something that's going to be parked at the shops, drive me to work and back and get a lot of general 'use'... I just don't want to spend the whole time worrying that my $3k-$4k wheels are getting stone chips... or heaven forbid, a pothole ding!!... :(

[RS_Gav]

Yer RS-D's mate. They are 19's with 265 rubber on them from memory. Not sure of offset but I'm pretty sure they would be "Tocchi Approved" He didn't have to do any other body mods and hasn't had any rubbing problems. But you are right. Spending that kind of money, you wouldn't want to have any other problems!

[Jimmy_S]

Cool..

I see the above-linked thread has been taken down, so I presume I missed out on the Advan's... Not to worry... back to searching I guess...

[Ben Wha]

:(

Rotas it is. $999 for a set.

[Jimmy_S]

:(

Rotas it is. $999 for a set.

I'm doing my best to find something genuine that is a good enough deal to make it worth my while turning down the Rota's... and those RS's certainly would have been worth it!

Hard to top $999 for a brand new set in a variety of styles and good offsets available locally. :confused:

If they had 19"s there would be no question... That is the only thing holding me back at the moment.. Well, that and the fact I've only had the car a few weeks and the bank account is lowwwww

[magic1]

baby bonus money?

[Mad_Aussie]

I'm doing my best to find something genuine that is a good enough deal to make it worth my while turning down the Rota's... and those RS's certainly would have been worth it!

Hard to top $999 for a brand new set in a variety of styles and good offsets available locally. :confused:

If they had 19"s there would be no question... That is the only thing holding me back at the moment.. Well, that and the fact I've only had the car a few weeks and the bank account is lowwwww

Theres a company called BB5 or something that does BBS LM knockoffs for around $800 a set, 19x9.5's or something similar...?

[[SPESHAL]]

Raderwerks used to do some exact replica's of BBS LM's they marketed as BB5's, but they stopped making them a couple of years ago after some legal pressure from BBS.

[c.rusli]

Speak to Wei @ Vision R
he got containers coming every 2 months also
so im sure he can do special order for you.

and his price is very competitive too!

Unit 3, 18 Hines Rd
O'connor, Perth
W.A. 6163
Phone: (08)9314 3444
Mobile: 0403 00 31 31
Fax: (08)9456 5106
Email: sales@visionr.com.au
MSN: vertex_s15@hotmail.com

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah Tris... She's 6 and a half months old... Baby bonus $'s are long gone... and sif I'd get approved to buy wheels with it! ;)

I'm in the process of getting my old 19"s from the Liberty cleaned up and then they will be for sale, which should get me some $$s, hopefully... and I remain hopeful that by some small miracle, the Advan's posted earlier may become available again! ;)

Keen to see some links to the BBS 19x9.5's though!?



Speak to Wei @ Vision R
he got containers coming every 2 months also
so im sure he can do special order for you.

and his price is very competitive too!

Thanks mate, I have spoken with Wei and he is active on the Evo forums and usually posts new stock in there. If I end up going with an 18" Rota wheel, then he will be my first call, but as far as I am aware, Rota aren't doing any 19" wheels, apart from maybe the LMGT4 copies, which I'm not really keen on.

[Mad_Aussie]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BB5-LM-BBS-STYLE-19-INCH-BMW-VW-AUDI-ALFA-NISSAN-TOYOTA-/270754507367?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f0a39ea67

[Jimmy_S]

I think I'd probably want something with a bit more 'dish' than that... plus it seems they are offering 4 x 8.5 or 2 x 8.5 and 2 x 9.5 staggered, and the lip size is the same all round...

http://www.listingfactoryhost.com/users/martintonk/eBayAuctions/bb5lm19/images/photo2_774463332_thumb.jpg

I'd rather go the 18 x 10 +22 Rota SVN's (RE30 copies) I think?

[Mad_Aussie]

I'm half keen on the 17's they do of those LM knockoffs... But for the price I reckon I'll be able to find some interesting real-brand-name 17x9's for the MPS.

What kind of offsets are you looking at for the X?

[Ben Wha]

These are similar.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/362459-linea-corse-lemans-nitto-eddition/

[Jimmy_S]

The X will fit some pretty aggressive offsets, depends on the width of the wheel obviously, but up to a 10" +15/20 or a 9.5" +10 I guess?

May have to dial a little extra camber in or go with a slightly skinnier tyre with the more aggressive fitments, but they'll fit!

I don't mind the Linea Corsa stuff, but if I was going for them, I'd probably grab the LC808 in a 19x10:

http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/index.php/800/800/gallery/6534_3.jpg

[Jimmy_S]

Hmmm... could go these: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/366755-varrstoen-332-19x95-22-1550-special-offer/page__p__5862942__fromsearch__1#entry5862942

19 x 9.5 +22

http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp78/rotaaustralia/VARRSTOEN/VarrStoen%20332/IMG_5768500W.jpg

[Ben Wha]

Might need a slightly more aggressive offset. X's definitely need 19's.

[TJ]

Yes

[mys1]

Im going to leave this here....
http://japaneseperformancecentre.com.au/site2/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=363&category_id=176&Itemid=16

[Jimmy_S]

Ben - They are a 19"? 19x9.5 +22?.. Thats hardly a conservative fitment? not overly aggressive, but still...

TJ - Yes!

Tyson - Negative... Don't want to spend that sort of coin on a set of wheels for a daily driver...
Plus, can get 19" Enkei RPF1's new for more than $1k less than that, and I'd much rather them personally!

edit: or these!! --> http://japaneseperformancecentre.com.au/site2/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=360&category_id=176&Itemid=16

[R3N]

needs x10.5 +22!

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... Hook me up mang!

[R3N]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/365899-rays-volk-te37-super-lap-sl-19x10512-x2-cheap/

and get another 2 more :D

OR

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/363803-rota-p-45r-19x10-20/

[Ben Wha]

Ben - They are a 19"? 19x9.5 +22?.. Thats hardly a conservative fitment? not overly aggressive, but still...

That came out wrong, I was agreeing with the 19's, haha. I was under the impression that evo x's could fit really low offets? Those would still fit pretty schmick.

[Jimmy_S]

Not sure about those TE's Kuek... The tyres definitely won't fit... and CBF finding another two!?

Ben - They can for sure, a +12 in a 9.5 should fit, but it's gonna be tight and need camber/rolled guards for sure!

[Ben Wha]

http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-parts-accessories-other-parts-accessories-ENKEI-RPF1-18x10-5-15-ALL-ROUND-Brand-New-Set-4-EVO-X-GTR-W0QQAdIdZ292149804#

[Tuned01]

^^ Concur!

[easytiger]

those enkies are sweet
forget 19's, go 18's but widerer and betterer and less tightening of sphincter when going thru pot holes @ 100k's

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah.. I've had 19"s on my last 3 cars, and loved em! So I'm not real worried about the ride etc..

The 19"s just fill out the guards much better!...

The shop selling those Enkei's(Solid Imports) is active on the Evo forums and can get a big variety of Jap wheels in, and I've spoken with him already and will definitely consider what he can offer me!... Just got to make a decision and get the $$s together!

Waiting on Joe-san to hook me up with some stance-improvement-poles. :)

[Jimmy_S]

Gave the car a wash and took a few more snaps today..

http://i.imgur.com/sPz0M.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HULIm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MXfWH.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/WMMyX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/C7mey.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lYEG8.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/r0x1F.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/A0C17.jpg

[sdwz180]

Needs some XT7's:rolleyes:

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... Thinking it needs something a bit bigger... and am leaning heavily towards these in BLACK at the moment...

Varrstoen ES 2.2.2 (TE37 copies) - 19 x 9.5" +12

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188356_150659631661926_107122409348982_296109_3307 411_n.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5445691603_bde21cbfec_b.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180761_193092997384912_100000526384756_616063_4650 855_n.jpg

[Jimmy_S]

Potentially...

http://i.imgur.com/JMPxu.jpg

[JBAE]

dard! and 19s or GTFO they are a massive rim swallowing car! 19s are perfection!

[Milhouse]

more than welcome to test fit my wheels jimmy. :D

19x9.5 +12

[thommo]

Nice photo shop! You should look on fordforums Australia a guy on the is the Australian distributor for those wheels, might be able to score a deal

[Jimmy_S]

Jared - Yeah, keen for 19"s for sure... guards are just too massive for 18"s... would have to be dropped too far!

Owain - Keen!!... What size tyres are you running on yours? When's a good time for you?

Thommo - Direct from Varrstoen they are US$1500 delivered? I have hit up Pro Speed Racing for a quote as Troy brings them in and I've bought a fair bit from him in the past and he usually looks after me well.
Who is the guy on fordforums?

[thommo]

That's a pretty good price! I'll have to have a look later on when get a chance to search.

[Milhouse]

225's Jimmy. Can probly find time on the weekend.

[YOUR MATE]

Swap rims out the front of Vastese. Sure to get the old boys raging!

Those TE copies in black look mint.

[sdwz180]

Are you going for the same brakes too? :D


Potentially...

http://i.imgur.com/JMPxu.jpg

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... Craig... Heck yes!! Povo-spec 3-series brakes are WAY better than brembo's!

Owain - Sounds good... I'll sms ya when I know when I've got some time over the weekend!

Your Mate - Cheers dude! I hope they will look good! :)

[Jimmy_S]

The car is clearly too quiet, and I don't want to go down the exhaust path just yet, so I've gone for a less performance improving noise mod... ;)

http://i.imgur.com/GvhbM.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/K1Jdv.jpg

[magic1]

painting the rocker cover red?

[TJ]

I thought that was stained by roo blood ;)

[Skitzo]

FYI, a place called Cartel online in Aus now sells Varrstoen rims. Just became a sponsor on Silwa and offering up sets of 18s for 1300. No mention of 19s, but im sure they can source.

[Jimmy_S]

LOL... Thanks guys! ;)

I think I'm going to take the super-mega-shiny heat shield off and give it to Gav for some CF wrap <3 though!

Skitzo - Yeah, apparently Cartel-online do the Varrstoen gear now, but they, like anyone else, order them in as the order's come through, so there is no real advantage to using them as far as I can see? I can get the wheels direct from Varrstoen US for US$1500 delivered, but Scott and Josh are looking at signing up to be local distributor's.. So if they go ahead with that, I'll be ordering through them for sure! :)

[Jimmy_S]

Well.. Small update... I seem to be endlessly waiting for coilovers and rims to be available to order, and as usual, I am pretty average at being patient...

So yesterday I ordered an AVH-P3350BT along with a Stinger 2-Din facia to suit and a Stinger S/Wheel Control adapter... Should get it all next week!

http://i.imgur.com/iz3zl.jpg

Also, met up with Gav(GT Graphics) yesterday, who kindly wrapped my mirror-finish heat shield in flat black vinyl, which matches the rest of the stuff under the bonnet perfectly! He also side mounted my 'number plate' ;)

Much <3 Gav!!

http://i.imgur.com/nNXql.jpg

[Jimmy_S]

http://i.imgur.com/tOVrh.jpg

Before..... Now

[Simon]

Looking good!

Buy those rims now!

Ps: what's the legality on vinyl license plates? Police accept them no worries?

[Jimmy_S]

Cheers man...

Wheels will happen once coilovers get sorted... and I get my tax organised hopefully! :)

I was under the impression that the vinyl plate was a slap-on-the-wrist offense, but I've been told today that in fact it is viewed far more seriously now, so I will be getting the double-sided tape out this evening and sticking my actual plate over the top tonight.
Won't look quite as neat, but should still do the trick and keep the cops happy! :)

[Simon]

pingpingpingpings

I've seen a real small one on the front end of an early MX5 once and never quite known if it's legal.

I'd imagine though if it was, many people would be doing it.
Front plate frame is the biggest piss-off on my car for me - Bugger

[Jimmy_S]

After being confirmed to me that the penalty is significantly more severe than I was aware for having the stick-on plate, I've mounted my actual plate over the top of the vinyl one.

It looks much the same as pictured above, but without the legality issues, so I'm happy with that! :)

[JBAE]

whats the penalties?

[Jimmy_S]

I'm told it is a standard court appearance?... And have also been told that police are no prone to ripping them off on the spot anyway...

All in all, not worth the hassle IMO. The plate stuck on there looks almost as good anyway! :)

[R3N]

better off running no plate :p

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... It's essentially the same penalty by the sounds of it! :(

[Alt_F4]

From what I've heard, the penalty for no plate is less that using non gov. issued plate

[mys1]

No Plate is 50 Bucks and no points

[Jimmy_S]

Took a few up-to-date pics after a wash on the weekend... and to use as 'before' pics once the coilovers go in!(on the weekend) :D

http://i.imgur.com/DEAqp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uFdG7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lvgwI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/E8EAS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7OF0h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/X3gmE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Vrbr0.jpg

[Joe]

HSD reprazent :D

Lookin tidy Jimmy!

[earlybirds]

fark thats nice mate !
who did the roof ? its a vinyl wrap aye ... or is it painted ?

cheers man - nice work !!!

[Jimmy_S]

fark thats nice mate !
who did the roof ? its a vinyl wrap aye ... or is it painted ?

cheers man - nice work !!!

Cheers mate! Loving the car! :D

The roof was done by Gav from GT Graphics for the previous owner of the car(Jared)!

It is a CF-style vinyl wrap, I'm sure Gav can tell you the exact brand/name!

[Jimmy_S]

Coilovers are very smooth... Stance is 211324324 times better! :)

http://i.imgur.com/fnsMA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Vi1Ip.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pIWk9.jpg

Will get some better pics down the track...

[Nickevox]

Looks so much better Jimmy!

edit: is that a sleeping baby in the backseat? haha

[R3N]

Don't worry, Jimmy left the window down a little :p

[Mad_Aussie]

lol @ taking photos before taking baby out! True car enthusiast...

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... She was asleep on the way home, so I let her stay asleep for a bit! ;)

Cheers dudes

[Jimmy_S]

Well.. Due to an unforeseen sequence of events... I have been offered the opportunity to pick up a new exhaust at a good price, so I've pushed it up the priority list and now have a TurboXS cat-back on the way! Thanks to Troy from PSR!

Should be on in the next few weeks once it arrives!... NOISE! But doubtful I will make this months cruise at this stage! :|

Link to NOISE! (http://www.youtube.com/embed/WDU9KWpo_Io)

http://cornerbalance.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/turboxsexhaustevoxmedium.jpg?w=810

[Jimmy_S]

OK... Time for a small update... Exhaust has been put on hold for a bit(something about TurboXS having a 5 month wait to supply a muffler)... So sticking with the stock one just for now as I've paid a deposit on a set of rims...

They are coming over from the US, so will be a couple of months or so before they get here, but I think they'll be worth the wait! :)

I ended up getting Varrstoen 3.3.2's in a 19 x 10.5" +22 (in black). They are a CE28 copy wheel when it comes down to it, but I've heard lots of good things and they are a fraction of the price of a genuine set of Volks!
Anyway, I am planning on running a 265/30R19 tyre I think... but I have plenty of time to decide before the wheels get here! ;)

This is the wheel:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean/VTBLOG/IMG_5762500W.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean/VTBLOG/IMG_5768500W.jpg

There is 1 other X over in SA running the same wheels(in a more aggressive +12 offset though), I can't say his photography is the best I've ever seen though so you'll all just have to wait until I get them to see some really dark photos of them on a silver X ;) :

http://i.imgur.com/p3wrz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/eNwDf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/obpuI.jpg

[31-EVO]

Hell yeah man, that will look so nice. So pleased you bought this

[Skitzo]

Could of got a set locally through Cartel Customs.

[JBAE]

Too deadly! going to look epically good dude!

May or may not be a little emo :(

[Jimmy_S]

Cheers dudes! :p


Could of got a set locally through Cartel Customs.

Did buy them through John at Cartel... but they haven't got this size in stock so they are coming from the US :)

[Lonewolf]

Nice wheels, black on silver is probably the way i'll go too.

*cough* http://www.antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?49015-Evo-X-ECU-tuning&p=902313#post902313 *cough*

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah.. The tune is coming... Especially after Jamie's recent results, but I need tyres so the wheels come first, and there isn't much point doing the tune without the exhaust! ;)

[Jimmy_S]

I'm definitely going to struggle waiting for these to get here... ;)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/305871_10150408260544529_676969528_10247747_151659 9170_n.jpg

[Gleeso]

That will look jaw droppingly sexy! Aggresive wheels for an aggresive car.

[_oz]

hot! cant wait to see them actually on there :)

[Jimmy_S]

Picked up the X today with a brand spanking new full 3" exhaust! Made by Prestige Exhaust over in Malaga, it looks mint and sounds awesome! :)

Not too loud, but you can certainly hear it!

http://i.imgur.com/p82mCl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cWy4wl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BAorJl.jpg

[c.rusli]

Wow! that hink looks good!
custom made?

[sdwz180]

Now to get it tuned.

[_oz]

Nice!!

[Nickevox]

Nice, I like.

How much do those systems cost, if you don't mind me asking? Can pm me if you want to keep it on the down low.

[Jimmy_S]

I've been quoted for a few systems...

HKS Silent - $1799
Tomei Ti Single - $1699
JIC Ti Single - $1599
TurboXS - $1799

Prestige Exhaust(my one) - $2200 fitted.

[Milhouse]

Now to fit ECU with 2 step limiter, get some flames popping yo'

[Crispymk2]

Looks amazing! Great workmanship.

[Jimmy_S]

OK... quick update...

Wheels arrived today... awesome... Varrstoen 3.3.2 19x10.5" +22 in black! Tyres are on the way and are Yokohama S Drive 265/30R19... also in black! ;)

The stock tyres lasted just over 25,000kms before the front left started delaminating at the beginning of the week(helped by the large amount of camber I'm currently running due to coilovers being fitted), which was extremely inconvenient with just over a week to wait for the new set to arrive, so I have picked up a set of barely used Hankook Ventus RS3 which are now on the car, and boy are they impressive! Very nice and much better than the stock Dunlops in just about every way! Although I doubt they will last long if I keep driving on them every day! ;)

Anyway... The tyres should be here next week, so the Enkei's + Hankook's will become track wheels/tyres and we should be rocking! :)

So... pics...
http://i.imgur.com/Q2iiy.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RCsNB.jpg

and yes... they are wide!

http://i.imgur.com/WUtDp.jpg

[thrtytwo]

Fuck yes! Will look soo goooood!

[TJ]

Going to look banging Jimmy

[Dzenci]

Perfect choice on the wheels.
Very tidy car! love the zorst set up. Can never fault any work that comes out the prestige shop.

Looking forward to more progress pics with the fat wheel offset.

[Risk10k]

Perfect fitment for me, will buy when you get tired of them :D

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah! Cheers guys! Tempted to chuck one on the car to see how far out it sits and check the new wheel nuts will do the job!

[Jimmy_S]

ok... temptation was given into... chucked one on to make sure everything was hunky dory with the wheel nuts and size etc...

Should go orrite! ;)

http://i.imgur.com/Ug9qN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/U3TGP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TplJZ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/WxhY7.jpg

[31-EVO]

That'll look sensational

[Crispymk2]

Like.

Need to get that rear number plate remade... ;)

[Jimmy_S]

Well... Small, annoying update... Tyres came in on Thursday last week and dropped them down the road to get fitted to the wheels today!

I thought that a 265 was going to be a wide enough tyre for a tyre shop to be able to manage to fit them onto the 10.5" rim, but apparently not as they have damaged one of the tyres to the point of it being unusable... So yeah... They are covering the replacement cost(as you would expect) but it means another 10 day wait until I can get another one over from the US.

Sigh... But, life goes on! :|

[mitcho]

Looking real nice! What was the drama with the tyre? 265 is huge to put on a 10.5

[Jimmy_S]

I thought they would be fine as well... but I'm told 'the machine' damaged it somehow? anyway... they are paying for a replacement, it's just a pain that it is not available locally.

[mys1]

What Tyres are you running Jimmy? and the fitter fucked the Tyre not the machine - plane and simple! (Well the machine would have damaged it, but the fitter was using the machine!)

[Jimmy_S]

Completely agree Tyson!... And they are paying for the replacement so they seem to be doing the right thing!

Tyres are 265/30R19 Yokohama S Drives

Should have another one on the way in a day or so, so should be here within a week-ish! :)

[mys1]

Youll notice the grip difference between Stock and those! I would have gone AD08's or the like - but depends what youre doing with it I guess

[Jimmy_S]

Yeah... Daily driver so I wanted something that wasn't too soft and should last a bit!...

Heard good things, so thought I would give them a go.

I've got a set of Hankook Ventus RS3 on the stockers now, so they will remain as track day wheels/tyres :)

[Stealthed]

Those rims look very mint, I was thinking of going a similar style in black and changing my suspension set up, however It means I have to void warranty. Are you not worried about voiding warranty with all the work you're doing?

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... ahh... New Car Warranty... Scaring people off from modifying their near new cars since 1991...

Warranty will be fine provided the modifications I do don't directly cause the failure of the original part. If I change my wheels and then my motor gives up, there is no way Mitsubishi can turn around and say that the warranty is void as I've changed the wheels...

[Stealthed]

lol, fair point, I'm thinking of doing coilovers next just unsure on what brand to go at this stage.

[Jimmy_S]

Good call mate! I'm pretty happy with my HSD's, but there are plenty of other quality alternatives around these days!

[Stealthed]

I shall make a thread on it later, maybe get some suggestions and show what's been done to it so far.

[Jimmy_S]

do it mate! :)

[esky]

"No way" is a pretty big call.

Bigger wheels changes drive ratio -> more load on the engine outside factory specs-> dead motor. -> claim denied, pay up.

If they try hard enough they could deny it.

[mys1]

Rock up on standard wheels then

[mod]

Hahah... ahh... New Car Warranty... Scaring people off from modifying their near new cars since 1991...

Warranty will be fine provided the modifications I do don't directly cause the failure of the original part. If I change my wheels and then my motor gives up, there is no way Mitsubishi can turn around and say that the warranty is void as I've changed the wheels...

Had one of my wheel bearing changed on my STI from the new car warranty
Rocked up with HSD HR, Cusco Swaybars, rear diff bushings... no question asked
JUST DO IT!! :)

[esky]

Rock up on standard wheels then

Exactly, but point Jimmy is making is mods won't void his warrantee, when they could.

Do what you said and return to stock for any claim, it's the safest bet.


mod, i've had all sorts fixed under warrantee, also got told to fuck off and had it cancelled. It goes both ways.

[Jimmy_S]

It helps when you work for the dealership involved I guess... but I've never had any issues in the past with plenty modded cars... And provided the modification wasn't directly responsible for the failure, they've always been very good.

[Stealthed]

You blokes are bloody good at convincing me to go ahead with it, where do you get your work done outside of mitsubishi?

Also created new thread to show off my shitter.

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah.. Depends on what's getting done!?

Minor mods I've done on mine have mostly been fitted by me, but the car has been into Tokyo Motorsport once, and I dare say it will go back again at some stage for a tune!

Servicing so far has been at one of our stealerships... :)

[Stealthed]

Ah fair enough, I use mitsu for all servicing. I managed to work the first 5 into the contract for free :D

Will probably hit up Tokyo motorsport for install like coilovers and stuff..

[Jimmy_S]

Good work mate! Don't be afraid to fit the coilovers yourself... pretty straight forward ~2hr job max! :)

Then just pop down to a reputable suspension shop for an adjustment/alignment. Tokyo use Kerry Wade for their setup.

[Stealthed]

Haha if this was my old 33 shitter, I would do it in a flash. However I'd rather have someone who spends all day doing it to give it a crack rather than myself, I would hate to damage something especially as it's only a year old.

Besides, I'd rather spend 2 hours working on my Kart! :)

[mod]

oh getting your car serviced at a stealership may also good thing kinda
when they look into their system, it looks like everything has been kept in order lol.
I only had to do it for 2 year, every 6 months in order to keep my "new" car warranty.

but if things turn to shit can always return back to stock assuming you still have the parts.

[Jimmy_S]

Helps when you have 'fixed price servicing' for the first few years!?... Last service cost me $130! :)

[Don]

loving the build of this car so far........based on your past cars, I'm sure this one is going to turn out GREAT too Jimmy :)

[Jimmy_S]

Finally got my rims fitted today... Very happy with the results! :)

Little bit wider! ;)
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308145_10150478762429529_676969528_10668484_107146 1660_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/319111_10150478762289529_676969528_10668482_675190 604_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315966_10150478762154529_676969528_10668480_147428 5202_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/385459_10150478762354529_676969528_10668483_597103 714_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/308608_10150478762214529_676969528_10668481_113732 1343_n.jpg

[thrtytwo]

loookin niiiiiiiice!!

[RGVFAST]

Damn hot, i want the same rims for the wifes car.

[Crispymk2]

Perfect! Looks awesome!

[180SXTCY]

thats sex!

[Joe]

PORN!

[protecon]

ROTA Dforce?

[Don]

Looks great, can't wait to see them in the flesh :)

[Ben Wha]

That looks killer man! Top work :D

[Gleeso]

Fuck yess!! Body wise, that thing looks complete.

[TJ]

Looks mint JS!

[_oz]

looks fucking horrible!















































http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RRRpZE314eQ/TkycUFS24II/AAAAAAAAPrM/z1b0peDvG6Q/s1600/troll+face.jpg

haha looks tough as mate! love it :)

[Jimmy_S]

Cheers guys... the photos really don't do them justice!... I need to get some better pics!


ROTA Dforce?
Negative... Varrstoen ES 3.3.2 - 19x10.5 +22 all around.

[ror rorz]

car looks awesome rolling man ,good choice on the wheels,i was in the red s15 heading down tonkin highway tonight.

[Jimmy_S]

Cheers man... Was enjoying watching yours bouncing around on the way home! hehehe... Made me feel like I was in a comfy cruiser again! ;)

[V70R]

Saw this last night Jimmy but I didn't see you :(
Looks good mate.

[Jimmy_S]

Yeah... You were parked right across from me... I bailed just before the cruise started though!

Didn't see you either man? Next time!

[Jimmy_S]

Got the DSLR out today and took a few snaps... Trying to find one that actually goes some way towards showing how tough these look! :)

Please excuse the bulk pics...

http://i.imgur.com/LmEim.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/cHpoI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XgjrX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/L6oOo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Q4pV0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/nXbUf.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CBx6H.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ACPT0.jpg

[R3N]

looks tough Jimmy. Saw it at Motive cruise. Needs more low to get rid of gap!

[Jimmy_S]

Cheers mate... The rear can definitely come down a touch, but I enjoy the fact that it's still reasonably practical day-to-day!

Dropping it into Wilko's on Monday for an alignment, so may see if they can pull it down a smidge on the back! :)

[Jimmy_S]

Took the X to Wilkinsons Suspension today, asking for a 4-wheel alignment and to drop the rear height down to match the front!

Picked her up at the end of the day, and wow! What a difference! It's actually improved the clearance at the front, as it doesn't tilt down with the raised rear end, and as it turns out, it definitely needed the alignment! Pulled the camber back to -1.5 degrees on the front which was running over -3 degrees, but still no rubbing!

Very happy, the car is smoother and a couple of squeaks and rattles appear to have disappeared! Which is kind of amazing, but definitely not complaining! :)

[Jimmy_S]

Got a set of Skene plate brackets to mount my front plate neatly on the side and popped it on yesterday and took some fresh pics after a wash...

http://i.imgur.com/Y21c7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6hf3P.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Qwu3U.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Jmg2X.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/fDyp0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5Bc2u.jpg

Also, ordered a set of Ralliart Taillights which should be here in the next week or so! :)

[Kerelm]

I love this thing the wheels suit it so well keen on more updates!

[R3N]

Front plate's seen better days :p

[Brett_J]

Waste of cash buying this car, Could have got a Fiat Abarth thingy, pretty much exactly the same :)

[AndrZeJ]

looks spec

[Jimmy_S]

LOL... Cheers fellas... Put brand new plate on last night after adjusting the brackets so it sits a bit higher!

[Jimmy_S]

Small update: pulled off the front bumper today and fitted a jap spec centre-bezel and also an Ultrex lip which Rob gave me to test fit!... I'm undecided on the lip, but I love no more holes in the middle! :)

I also fitted the Ralliart copy tails a couple of weeks back, but haven't got any photos of them yet...

http://i.imgur.com/fnegm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jS9bj.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6b2ac.jpg

[TJ]

Purely from an airflow p.o.v surely the Aussie front is better?

Im not overly convinced by the look atm - but I need sleep so I can assess again.

[Jimmy_S]

Nah TJ... only difference between ADM and JDM part is the holes in the ADM part for the plate mount which sits in the middle of the bumper. The JDM just doesn't have the 3 holes. See ADM here:

http://i.imgur.com/Y21c7.jpg

[Stef]

i was wondering what he meant, i couldnt see any difference... now i know why....

pics of ralliart lights dont seem to be loading jimmy?

lip stands out. needs painting if youre going to keep it imo...

[magic1]

i like the look a lot. can we date?

[karnage]

in the same boat as you jimmy with the holes, i just plugged them and you don't really notice them. btw what is the lip going to set you back?

[Ben Wha]

Front lip is awesome!

[Jimmy_S]

Tris, I thought we were already dating?

The jdm bezel was only ~$190 and looks heaps better IMO, well worth it, although plugs will probably be better than having the holes there.

[thrtytwo]

bezel with no holes = win

IMO front lip is too fat/chunky. May blend a bit better if it was body colour

[Lonewolf]

IMO front lip is too fat/chunky. May blend a bit better if it was body colour

I agree, looks a bit out of place as is as its a chunky lip as opposed to some others which are quite small

[mys1]

Lose the lip - Needs a more subtle one and more carbon!

[Jimmy_S]

Yeah, I think I'm going to try and find something a bit more subtle..

Negative on more carbon... As much as I would like to, none of it will match my roof, so no deal!..

[mys1]

Yeah, I think I'm going to try and find something a bit more subtle..

Negative on more carbon... As much as I would like to, none of it will match my roof, so no deal!..

Get a roof to match in real carbon then?

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah... Replace aluminium wrapped roof with shiny real gloss carbon? meh... I'm not Jme ;)

[Jimmy_S]

Hmm... Could look ok colour coded!?

http://i.imgur.com/04746.jpg

[SircatmaN]

Looks good with the lip just black, would look even bettwe with some black bolt on side skirts (Nothing to big or hectic, just something to follow the lines of the lip). It would have that oldschool wrx look!

[Jimmy_S]

Nah... Already decided I'm going to get these in FRP for the skirts... Don't want different ones...

http://www.mellonracing.com/images/sse.jpg

Another reason why I think I might try and find a more subtle lip..

[JBAE]

pretty much PERFECTIONNN!!! http://luisbicol.smugmug.com/Cars/Point-Mugu-shoot/IMG9787/465774262_BN4BU-XL.jpg



http://t3hclap.com/archives/68

[Nickevox]

Looks tops with the new centre piece and the lip.

Where did you get that centre piece from? Im disliking the plug look on mine

[mys1]

Had a good look at the lip today jimmy... I don't think it's quite right still :(

[Jimmy_S]

Nik - I ordered it direct from Japan parts! Easy as! :)

Tyson - Yeah, I'm not sold on it... I might pull it off, but tempted to just leave it until I can find one I like better!... Were you down Melville way today?

[mys1]

I work at titian ford, I nearly sideswipe your car on a daily basis and crazy people on test drives go along Carr place with there heads up there but :)

[Jimmy_S]

Ahhh... Got ya! Didn't even realise that was 'Titan' Ford... :)

The parking situation there sucks big time... but they don't let us park on our yard as there is only 6 bays or something, so I'm stuck out on the verge there!
At least no-one can open there door into mine! ;)

[Jimmy_S]

Gave the beast a wash on the weekend and took a few better fresh pics with the lights/lip/bezel etc...

http://i.imgur.com/zhaNx.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vWBke.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jCGUX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MmhXk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KIAKY.jpg

[Nickevox]

Those rear taillights look awesome!

[magic1]

tough!

[Crispymk2]

Big improvement! One mean looking X now, still not 100% keen on the lip though personally.

[patty]

Nice!!

[Brockas]

Wow. It looks hot mate.

Let me know if you get a night off from family duties at some stage. Would love to help you wind down the coilies and do a photoshoot :) last shots I have of it, it was stock!

Ps. My mum has driven this car :p

[D3FEKT]

Very sexual, Looking good.
Just a random question, You're not James Spencer by an chance?
Used to muck around with turbo lasers years ago?

[Jimmy_S]

Cheers boys... I'm the same with the lip and considering swapping it for an APR one which will suit the side skirt extensions better as well... hmmmm

Brocka - Yeah keen mate... Can do next time we have a bye or something?... If not before. Your Mum would be well impressed with this car now btw! ;)

D3FEKT - Of the body of the same name mate... Apparently I will never live down my n00b Laser days, although I confess to looking into buying something very similar to play with recently... maybe one day!
Do I know you?

[JBAE]

looking well dandy man!!!! good to see its getting the love my broke ass couldnt afford to dish to it! so so hot! Would own another in a heart beat! even though they are a tank!

[Jimmy_S]

Long time, no update... Thought it might be about time!

Not much has happened with the X, I've taken the lip off for the time being.. Fitted some Ferodo DS2500 front and rear pads.. But that is about it!

Thankfully, Tokyo MotorSport have recently got their dyno-room back up and running, so I am booked in for next Tuesday to have upper cooler pipes and wastegate actuator fitted plus a retune!

Hoping to finally crack that magic 300hp at the hubs... but other than that, I'm looking forward to a bit more torque and usable go through the rev range!

Bring on Tuesday!!

[sdwz180]

Your car will make 300+ ATH easy Jimmy, mine went 290 odd with a cat-back and drop in HKS air filter.

I changed my exhaust since then and added a upper IC pipe so I'll need to get a retune soon.

[Nickevox]

Jimmy, let me know how those brakes go.. in terms of the amount of dust they emitt and the stopping power.

Im getting a bit sick and tired with the amount of dust my stock ones emitt, coming up to winter I dont want to wash my car everyday because of all the dust around.

[Jimmy_S]

Car is at TMS now... I'm confident it should make 300+ at the hubs, but not getting ahead of myself as I rarely seem to pull bigger numbers than expected from my cars! ;)

Nicko - Ferodo's are good, big step up in stopage, and MUCH less dust... They do squeak/squeal occasionally, but it seems to be less often now, and not too much to deal with.
TMS are doing deals on Project Mu pads as well, which are also pretty good, and I would consider them next time..?

Hanging out for 5pm! :D

[space]

Car is at TMS now... I'm confident it should make 300+ at the hubs, but not getting ahead of myself as I rarely seem to pull bigger numbers than expected from my cars! ;)


Relax mate it's an Evo Jimmy, not a Dak Dak.

[mod]

far from a dak dak...
299.9hp but I cant see why this cant make 300hp stock

[Jimmy_S]

Hahah!... Picked the car up tonight! Very happy with the result so big thanks to Jamie and the boys at TMS!

Numbers for those playing at home = 321Hp & 440Nm @ hubs

Result = hang on... Bulk torque and so much response!... <3

http://i.imgur.com/zOqsc.jpg

[mys1]

How do the flappy paddle boxes go with heat and extra power causeing limp mode?

[Jimmy_S]

Haven't had any issues Tyson!? The limp mode, I've only heard of being an issue on track days when the gearbox gets really warm!..

Most people just replace the spotlight with the 'delete kit' from japanparts and that increases the airflow to the transmission cooler and usually sorts it out if it's a real issue!?
Otherwise, if that doesn't fix it, you probably need to go for a different box oil?

The Tokyo TMX400 has been running 355hp for 6mths+ now, and as far as I know, has not had any issues..

I've got a track day next Thursday at RAC, so that will be its first test!

[mys1]

Just curious was all as I know a few people have cooked stock ones and had it start flashing at them (nothing bad, just have to wait for cool down)

[Jimmy_S]

Yeah, it's certainly a known problem with the SST, but I've only really heard about guys coming across it while on track, and I've certainly not had any issues on the street with mine!

There are, as I mentioned a few options to fix it, but I'll cross that bridge if and when I come to it! :)

[Brockas]

Worst case scenario you'll have to add a transmission cooler. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me considering the ease of a paddle-box.

Nice result mate!

[Jimmy_S]

Worst case scenario you'll have to add a transmission cooler. Sounds like a pretty good deal to me considering the ease of a paddle-box.

Nice result mate!

Already has one Dude!

It sits behind the left side foglight, which is why putting in the foglight delete kit improves the airflow and therefore cooling!(not to mention the oil cooler sitting behind the drivers side which also gets a boost of fresh air!)

[Nickevox]

Some nice figures, now I think I have to get some mods on mine.

Im also digging those real tail lights you have.

[Jimmy_S]

Do it Nik!! Yours should pull slightly more even with the same mods as the manual still gets a little bit more!

If you want a set of taillights, I know of a set that the owner may be willing to sell!? I can ask if you like...

[Nickevox]

Very tempting it is! Just need an exhaust then I guess tune time.

I would be keen, what is the owner asking for a set?

[Jimmy_S]

I'll find out mate!

Exhaust, intake, Upper Intercooler Pipes, Wastegate Actuator + tune...

Then you can also add dump pipe, suction pipe kit... and then turbo!?... Still a bit more to get out of it even with essentially stock equipment!

[Joe]

SPAL fan kit on the stock trans cooler works a treat... that'll sort out any issues!

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Projects/EVO-X-MR-Transmission-Cooling/6321704_fckLDB/398637469_PNKR4

Good work Jimmy... keen for a lap some time :D

[Jimmy_S]

Had the car out at the RAC Driving Centre today for a track-afternoon tuning session! Was a blast!! Only issue I had was the brakes getting fairly toasty, and are now a slightly darker shade of red... But other than that, the car was awesome!

Few vids from the day for those interested!

http://youtu.be/1Dpa-9mHCfA

http://youtu.be/SO1M7MvWyeI

http://youtu.be/JiMD-pO4yTk

http://youtu.be/8ZpRQV0cXPE

[Nickevox]

Nice, car looks like it pulls hard.

I was going to come, got your message but a mate came past and distracted me while installing my HID's.. next time.

[Jimmy_S]

All good man! Next time for sure! Was a really good day!

[Jimmy_S]

Been playing around with the coilovers a bit after the track day... Wound the front down a touch etc.. Don't think a lip is going to work anymore! ;)

Thanks to Jan... Put the mid-week public holiday to good use and snapped some pics of the X!

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I got the pleasure of driving a mates Evo X last night. Its fairly stock with a few bolt ons but made me smile. In sports mode its like a go kart fanging around corners smashing the paddles haha! awesome care mate