Buying an EVO

[07lexasaurus420]

Hey guys you probably have seen my Lexus around and possibly my old wrx. Im in the process of buying a second car and have decided on an EVO VIII.
I am going to be keeping my Lexus because it has a special place in my heart and i have always wanted a back up car.
In MD the winters are harsh and my poor rwd Lexus is too pretty for the salty and dangerous roads.
I was looking into an STI but the deal fell through and now i found an evo for the same price and in great condition.
Im pretty excited to get back in a fast car because ever since going from my old WRX to my IS250 i have been missing the feeling.

I can tell you all right now the first thing going on the EVO WILL be a set of coilovers, follow by possibly some Rota Grids. Dont flame on me because i want rotas, ive had them and like them. I have real wheels on my Lexus and i know since my EVO will be getting driven more i wouldnt want to put expensive wheels on it. I dont plan on touching the motor. I just want to keep it clean and simple.
My plan is drop, wheels, front lip.and possibly a rool bar. because they look sweet lol.
Couldnt fiund a good forum for EVOs so i figured id post on here. Plus i would probably get alot of hate from the real evo tuners.



Any suggestions/ comments welcome.

My Lexus:
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/5333228670_5c21be3fc3_b.jpg

The newest addition
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/evo2.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/evo.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/evo3.jpg
willmost likely take off that hideous lip when i takeher home. Should have the car by Monday and I already am thinking about buying parts.

[mister hashimoto]

nice, i want an evo to

[07lexasaurus420]

nice, i want an evo to
I always thought the 04/05 STIs looked very nice andalways wanted one. But an EVO willbe a change and its in such great condition.

[burke420]

that lip does look good to me, but to each his own

[07lexasaurus420]

It looks worse from the front view.

[Sleepy Wagon.]

Ill take your lexus.. Thanks.

[greddygalant]

that's a do luck front lip, just paint it black, it'll look much better, also, cut the "beak" out of the front grill, add some CF bumper ducts, and you're set. Looks pretty clean. also, check out evolutionm.net... lots of stuff there for evo owners

[Evoluvin]

Congrats man. I also have an Evo. Going on 5 years now. Im located in Baltimore, MD so im sure ill see you around. I saw that Evo posted on dcevoclub.com. Is that where you got it? I tried to get him to part out those tail lights but he wouldn't budge. The best evo forum is evolutionm.net. There is A LOT of good useful information on there. I have learned so much from that forum. There are a lot of good tuners on there ( David Buschur, STM, CBRD, etc ). Even though there are a lot of haters on there of the fitment scene. Welcome to the Evo community.

I also just ordered TODAY some 18x9.5 Grids in titanium chrome for my evo. Cant wait to get them in.

[urMOMlovesMYcar! =b]

i wish i had a clean evo such as this one as my daily....

[Stance_Armstrong]

in retrospect i would have bought an evo over an sti and i drive an 05. your lexus is straight boss. if i were you i would keep that lip on i like it a lot. i just couldnt find an evo after months of searching that didnt look like it hadnt been beat to shit ever with under 30k

the only thing you need to make sure that is in good shape is transmission clutch which should be apparent via a test drive. also inspect the motor to make sure it hasnt been poorly parted out. evo engine bays are much easier to tell for foul play than an STi

[panem]

that's a do luck front lip, just paint it black, it'll look much better, also, cut the "beak" out of the front grill, add some CF bumper ducts, and you're set. Looks pretty clean. also, check out evolutionm.net... lots of stuff there for evo owners

its actually a Varis lip. most likely a replica. good addition bro and its really clean. check out the link. lots of knowledgable info and bullsh*t info. LOL

[07lexasaurus420]

thanks for all the input guys. I will be the third owner but so far what i can tell is that it has barely been modded. The lip is a replica and i think it sticks out way too much. I think i will try to trade it for another style.

[Calitri-Boost]

I got scared and thought you sold the Lexus. Never get rid of the IS! :) Now make the Evo look clean too.

[07lexasaurus420]

I got scared and thought you sold the Lexus. Never get rid of the IS! :) Now make the Evo look clean too.

lol! Word.

[assass1n]

nice evo! always wanted an evo 6 myself. cant wait to see you stance this one!

[07lexasaurus420]

nice evo! always wanted an evo 6 myself. cant wait to see you stance this one!

yes me neither. anyone have any suggestions for coilovers? some that go very low?

[assass1n]

probably go ask on evolutionm.net. im sure they're more familiar with the coilovers for your evo. worst case you can probably go with some teins and just remove the helper springs. those should go way lower than what you need.

[PhoPoweR]

Apexi N1's are perfect on the Evo and they ride really good. They are the best of the cheap coilovers before you go to better stuff like KW v3s or Ohlins.

[PhoPoweR]

Check out EvoEmpire.org (Norcal Evo Site) that has good tech and EvolutionM.net

[grippymonkey]

yes me neither. anyone have any suggestions for coilovers? some that go very low?

I don't think most EVO coilovers typically have any issues going real low. I would personally check into Fortune Auto for the money.


Apexi N1's are perfect on the Evo and they ride really good. They are the best of the cheap coilovers before you go to better stuff like KW v3s or Ohlins.

This isn't exactly true. N1's are made in the same factories as Ksports and Megans. Which is fine, but I don't consider that the best of the cheap stuff. I run Megans BTW, and they are quite good for being dirt cheap.

I feel like BC, Fortune Auto, and other brands that offer a larger diameter damper piston would be better for your money.

[mister hashimoto]

I always thought the 04/05 STIs looked very nice andalways wanted one. But an EVO willbe a change and its in such great condition.

my thoughts exactly

[RLB]

Nice pick up. I would love to have an Evo.

Let me know if you want to sell those BBS.

[panem]

i wouldn't go with fortune coils because one of my evo buddy already blew out on of his coils within 15k miles. DD and minimal track use on it. I would go with BC or K-Sport with a higher spring rate.

[07lexasaurus420]

Great info guys. Keep the ideas coming. This is all going to help me out so much when i decide what to get. Im not planning on wasting any time on modding but i dont want to go all out because this will be my daily and it needs to be easier than my Lexus lol.

[Stance_Armstrong]

i personally wouldnt dd a car thats already had two owners; whats the mileage lookin like

[grippymonkey]

^ that makes no sense haha... I've daily'd cars with 150k miles with god knows how many owners... it's all about the car

[ABACABB]

is it a 03? if so score!!!!!!!! lol please dont cut out the beak like suggested its what makes a 8 a 8 commonmeow. Like grippy said fortune auto or bc coils are the way to go... And im with you on that lip just aint feelin in would look better with more of a chinned lip. Thats just what i think you can do whatever you want to your car nice find!

[PhoPoweR]

The Evo takes all kinds of abuse as long as you keep up with the maintenance. Make sure when the time comes to do the 30/60/90k service

[07lexasaurus420]

i personally wouldnt dd a car thats already had two owners; whats the mileage lookin like
its had a lot of maintenance recently done to it. low 80k miles.

^ that makes no sense haha... I've daily'd cars with 150k miles with god knows how many owners... it's all about the car
true

is it a 03? if so score!!!!!!!! lol please dont cut out the beak like suggested its what makes a 8 a 8 commonmeow. Like grippy said fortune auto or bc coils are the way to go... And im with you on that lip just aint feelin in would look better with more of a chinned lip. Thats just what i think you can do whatever you want to your car nice find!
Thanks i sure will.

The Evo takes all kinds of abuse as long as you keep up with the maintenance. Make sure when the time comes to do the 30/60/90k service
Good thing the old owner has kept up with all that.

[Stance_Armstrong]

^ that makes no sense haha... I've daily'd cars with 150k miles with god knows how many owners... it's all about the car

my bad :( used evos nd stis just scare me given what happened to mine

[stpkenton]

I have Stance coils, they work for me.....and don't let anyone tell you a rim cant fit. I am currently at 18x9.5+2 in front and +7 rear, with -4 all around(evom has lots of haters). did the math and you can go up to a 18x11+16 with 245's and that will fit too:twisted:

[07lexasaurus420]

I have BC coils, they work for me.....and don't let anyone tell you a rim cant fit. I am currently at 18x9.5+2 in front and +7 rear, with -4 all around(evom has lots of haters). did the math and you can go up to a 18x11+16 with 245's and that will fit too:twisted:

You just BLEW my mind! Thanks for that. How much neg camber can i pull off with BC coils? Will I be good with just coils or will i need camber plats/arms.

[marinse]

Damn nice! I have still to see your Lexus around MoCo :shady:

[OSSHWA]

Your dd is nicer than my weekend car.....lol. Grats dude. I personally like the lip. If you ever slammed it that lip would sit mad low and as a result, look dope :P

[Zealous]

nice. i would get an evo if they came stock with a dual stage pant.

[stpkenton]

the front has adjustment. i could go to about -6 i think in the front, with the stock plus the camber plates.....as for the rear, about -3.9 to 4 is the limit. this is with the stock bolt. if you get adjustable rear lower control arms you can go farther. just so you know i am almost max stiff, if you get a higher spring rate than the lowest one(i forget what i have) you will probably be better off. i miss printed though i have stance gr+

[stpkenton]

what it looks like
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/stpkenton/28a.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/stpkenton/47.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/stpkenton/44.jpg
and what the whole car looks like without the lip
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/stpkenton/JTG_8383a.jpg

[intence]

didnt read any of this thread but lexus = fail and evo = fail

get back in a sti

[Stance_Armstrong]

didnt read any of this thread but lexus = fail and evo = fail

get back in a sti

lmfao post of the day right there

[07lexasaurus420]

didnt read any of this thread but lexus = fail and evo = fail

get back in a sti

lol
evo>wrx
evo>sti

[mister hashimoto]

lol alan...

[07lexasaurus420]

lol alan...

hes suck a hater.

[intence]

you know you miss it!

[Calitri-Boost]

Get some Stance coilovers, you will love them.

[Stance_Armstrong]

lol
evo>wrx
evo>sti

:MUSTREFRAINFROMTURNINGTHISINTOANEVOvsSTiDEBATE: :twisted:

[stpkenton]

Get some Stance coilovers, you will love them.

+1, i like mine. and with wife and kids in the car the ride is still good:thumb:

[Evoluvin]

didnt read any of this thread but lexus = fail and evo = fail

get back in a sti

This post = fail

[Stance_Armstrong]

This post = fail
http://images2.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/5042665/YOU-MAD.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=YOU-MAD

[07lexasaurus420]

lol omg what did i just start?

[07lexasaurus420]

just picked her up! now time for lexus to chill in the garage.

[Calitri-Boost]

cool, slam it.

[07lexasaurus420]

got rid of that hideous old lip. new cf hottness!
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0350.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0349.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0348.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0347.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0346.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0345.jpg
thats my bro in the front seat btw

[assass1n]

nice looking evo!! what rims are you gonna go with for it?

[07lexasaurus420]

nice looking evo!! what rims are you gonna go with for it?

not very sure. was thinking rotas at first like grids or somethin but now im leaning towards legit wheels. its not what i had initially planned for but i think it will be the best route even for daily use.
in the end reps end up costing you more money in the long run.

[intence]

vinyl wrap it so its not ugly

[jdmis250]

Interesting....... LOL, another IS250 ---> EVO
check this out: http://www.wrongfitmentcrew.com/forum/showthread.php?2745-It-s-me-agian-WFC-688&p=98417#post98417
BTW very nice IS250, and welcome to EVO family.
cant wait to see what you do to the evo.

[Calitri-Boost]

I like the new lip. Get some nice used legit wheels :)

[assass1n]

get some nice concave te-37's or even work vs-xx's. both will go well with the evo's lines.

[07lexasaurus420]

vinyl wrap it so its not ugly
the lip? nah ive seen them paint matched and they look bad. plus it goes with the color of the current wheels and the cf on the spoiler. i like how its sitting now. only problem is im already scrapin my new lip and cf doesnt look pretty banged up.

Interesting....... LOL, another IS250 ---> EVO
check this out: http://www.wrongfitmentcrew.com/forum/showthread.php?2745-It-s-me-agian-WFC-688&p=98417#post98417
BTW very nice IS250, and welcome to EVO family.
cant wait to see what you do to the evo.
DUDE! I loved your IS250, i was so sad when you sold it. is was one of the nicest ones in its time. im going to try and keep my Lexus and still play with it from time to time. On nice days like today was i drive the Lexus. its a great feeling. i absolutely love your evo too. whats even funnier is that we got the same year and color, only yours is an mr. you wasted no time in modding your new evo and you have def set the bar, for me at least. and i hate you for getting white wheels cuz i was thinking the same color combo. i guess we have too much in common lol.

I like the new lip. Get some nice used legit wheels :)
yeah thats the plan for now. but what should i get? and what color!? so many decisions.

get some nice concave te-37's or even work vs-xx's. both will go well with the evo's lines.
def looking for more of a one piece wheel. te37s are a possibility.

[Evoluvin]

Where did you get the lip again? I see your liking the Evo more than the IS. lol What wheels are you thinking now??

[07lexasaurus420]

Where did you get the lip again? I see your liking the Evo more than the IS. lol What wheels are you thinking now??

ebay. its the seibon cf do luck style. i mean i do drive the evo like every day now so i have grown pretty attached. i still drive the lexus on occasion like today because it was like 85 degrees which is a rare occurrence over here.
i have no idea what wheels i want for now but i know that before i even think about wheels im going to need to get some better suspension. my aftermarket spring have ruined my stock shocks and i think its time for coilovers!!!! this might take a while.

[ATee.]

IMO a set of 18" SSR Professors would look nice.

[evilchargerfan]

id be scared to go up that driveway w/ a cf lip, lol

[stpkenton]

not very sure. was thinking rotas at first like grids or somethin but now im leaning towards legit wheels. its not what i had initially planned for but i think it will be the best route even for daily use.
in the end reps end up costing you more money in the long run.

they have 18x12+0 rota's in europe. you could get it special order:twisted::twisted::twisted:
http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af175/rarerims/18x12/IMG_4921.jpg

[slightRUB]

nice pick up i like the lip you got just not color matched i think with a good wheel choice ( not saying rotas arent cause thats what i might be picking up) and some slammedge it will looks perfect oh and ditch the wing

[07lexasaurus420]

BC Racing coils on.
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0411.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0417.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0412.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0408.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0406.jpg

[chrischoi]

Very nice.

[intence]

after seeing these pics i realized that i havent seen any EVOs really within the last few months around here. sti's on the other hand are everywhere

[Evoluvin]

Did you get my PM? Also how much did you get the BC racing Coils for and where from? Im looking to order some this WEEK!

[peterislazy]

Did you get my PM? Also how much did you get the BC racing Coils for and where from? Im looking to order some this WEEK!

BC Coilovers are GREAT budget coilovers. They do the job for pretty much any street set-up. They generally go for about $1000 in the subaru market new D:

PS. DON'T BUY USED COILOVERS!

[07lexasaurus420]

Very nice.
thank you sir

after seeing these pics i realized that i havent seen any EVOs really within the last few months around here. sti's on the other hand are everywhere
thats so funny because all of my friends are getting evos. i have seen a lot of stis lately tho.

Did you get my PM? Also how much did you get the BC racing Coils for and where from? Im looking to order some this WEEK!
i thought i replied to it. i got them from evom vendor classifieds. 1000 shipped. i love them.

BC Coilovers are GREAT budget coilovers. They do the job for pretty much any street set-up. They generally go for about $1000 in the subaru market new D:

PS. DON'T BUY USED COILOVERS!
Agreed.


BTW im wingless now.
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0427-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0423.jpg
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[stpkenton]

looks good man, so since you don't want rota's what are you going to get for fitment

[07lexasaurus420]

looks good man, so since you don't want rota's what are you going to get for fitment

im really not sure. such a hard decision. i want to do a few things before i get wheels tho. i need to fill the holes on the trunk and possibly get a new front lip. mine has taken a beating lately.

[carlitos_sti]

Looks really good on coils dude!!!!

[07lexasaurus420]

Looks really good on coils dude!!!!

thanks bro. i love it too. even though i bought my evo with springs on it i needed a bigger drop. people on the forums hate big time but that what i do.

[carlitos_sti]

thanks bro. i love it too. even though i bought my evo with springs on it i needed a bigger drop. people on the forums hate big time but that what i do.

lol!!! im rolling in springs rigth now but in a few weeks im going to buy the BC BR coils yto my STI but i dont know if i can rolling the same low as you :( because the streets here in Puerto Rico are fuck up!!! but im going to do my best ;)

BTW for some reference for me... how much inch are low on the front & rear!!

Thanks dude!!!

[ccarafos05]

Car and stance looks good.

[07lexasaurus420]

lol!!! im rolling in springs rigth now but in a few weeks im going to buy the BC BR coils yto my STI but i dont know if i can rolling the same low as you :( because the streets here in Puerto Rico are fuck up!!! but im going to do my best ;)

BTW for some reference for me... how much inch are low on the front & rear!!

Thanks dude!!!
im not sure the exact measurements but its low and its still got more room to go lower. might lower the rear a lil bit more.

Car and stance looks good.
thank you.

[Evoluvin]

Hey bro. Do you know anyone in MD that can roll my rear fenders and do good alignments? I'm need to get it done next week.

[07lexasaurus420]

Andrewtech in Gaithersburg is amazing for alignments they are like 5 mins from me. I havent had much luck finding a good fender roller in my area. the meineke in my area offered to shave my fenders which i am highly considering. if you do find a good fender roller let me know cuz im rubbing on stockies.

[Evoluvin]

Will do man. Im looking. I was going to go to IAG but they are all booked for 2 weeks or so. I have a couple places to call around to still. Ill keep you posted. I need the car done before the OC car show next weekend.

[surri0512]

Look great. I want to have it too, but maybe not enough money :oops:

[07lexasaurus420]

Will do man. Im looking. I was going to go to IAG but they are all booked for 2 weeks or so. I have a couple places to call around to still. Ill keep you posted. I need the car done before the OC car show next weekend.
i was at ams yesterday and got an oil change. they told me they can shave fenders. not sure if theres a difference.

Look great. I want to have it too, but maybe not enough money :oops:
you gotta pay to play.

[Evoluvin]

Sent you a pm^*

[1widNevo9]

cant go wrong with an evo...i have an evo my self

[8atman]

Hell yeah man! Im getting my first Evo this Friday. Selling my bugeye to do so... I found a mint White 2004 GSR with a grip of really nice tasteful goodies... CONGRATS TO US! If your thinking Rota maybe check these guys out to... similar

http://varrstoen.com/blog/?p=281

[07lexasaurus420]

Hell yeah man! Im getting my first Evo this Friday. Selling my bugeye to do so... I found a mint White 2004 GSR with a grip of really nice tasteful goodies... CONGRATS TO US! If your thinking Rota maybe check these guys out to... similar

http://varrstoen.com/blog/?p=281

just ordered me a pair :)
18x10.5 +15

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-POLISH-VARRSTOEN-FIT-EVO-8-9-10-X-SUBARU-STI-WHEELS-/130530859347?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e643ed953

[jaystellato]

awesome progress so far. i recently got rid of my wrx and picked up an evo 9 mr yesterday. wheels and coils already ordered ;)

[07lexasaurus420]

awesome progress so far. i recently got rid of my wrx and picked up an evo 9 mr yesterday. wheels and coils already ordered ;)

nice, yeah its hard not to spend money on these cars.

[07lexasaurus420]

HELP!
Need advice on tires. im tucking my stock 17s and i need tires for my new wheels that came in. they are 18x10.5 +15. Im thinking about 235/35/18 but im not sure. Any advice is much appreciated.

[Evoluvin]

HELP!
Need advice on tires. im tucking my stock 17s and i need tires for my new wheels that came in. they are 18x10.5 +15. Im thinking about 235/35/18 but im not sure. Any advice is much appreciated.

Dude... i have 235/40/18 on my 9.5" wide wheels.... you should be fine. I had my rear fenders rolled and i rub on big bumps in the front. (i need an alignment and i need to take my fender liners out and i should be good).

[07lexasaurus420]

Dude... i have 235/40/18 on my 9.5" wide wheels.... you should be fine. I had my rear fenders rolled and i rub on big bumps in the front. (i need an alignment and i need to take my fender liners out and i should be good).

something tells me 40 sidewall is too big. i dont wanna rub. i will be shaving my fenders in the front and rear soon.

[07lexasaurus420]

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee431/saeed1987/DSC_0804.jpg

[carlitos_sti]

Waooo dude looks fcking stuped :drool: im planing to buy that wheels lol please let me know the specs of the wheels. Thanks!!!

[07lexasaurus420]

Waooo dude looks fcking stuped :drool: im planing to buy that wheels lol please let me know the specs of the wheels. Thanks!!!

varrstoen 18x10.5 +15 w/ 225/40/18 rubber.

[carlitos_sti]

Thanks dude!!! i think if i buy those wheels im going to buyt on 18x9.5 +22. :thumb:

[Steeezy06]

very nice, very eye catching. Im planning on redoing my wheels like a polish or chrome finish! im on work xd9 18x10 +15

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnmqx2OVW01qauzcbo1_500.jpg

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmgei1J1NT1qauzcbo1_500.jpg

[07lexasaurus420]

Nice. What's your camber set at?
Link to the rest of the pics
http://www.wrongfitmentcrew.com/forum/showthread.php?3232-Evo-8-with-big-wheels-and-skinny-tires

[Steeezy06]

Nice. What's your camber set at?
Link to the rest of the pics
http://www.wrongfitmentcrew.com/forum/showthread.php?3232-Evo-8-with-big-wheels-and-skinny-tires

to be honest i never pull my camber yet i still need to take it into the shop to adjust that. possibly -1.3 rear and -1.0 front camber i know its weak but i only have stock lca. lol