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View Poll Results: Where do I go from here? (now that all of the children have grown up...)
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Build the X
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No one wants a $60k evo with high monthly payments, get out now and buy a 9.
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09-12-2011
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#1681
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
WOOHOO! Great to hear. Let me drive it on the cruise for you 
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I agree with Kracka.
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09-12-2011
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#1682
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by Kracka
WOOHOO! Great to hear. Let me drive it on the cruise for you |
I'll think about it  |
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09-12-2011
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#1683
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Just an FYI, you get a lot of hot ass when you search for "very nice" |
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09-12-2011
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#1684
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
Just an FYI, you get a lot of hot ass when you search for "very nice"
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LOL, noted about very nice. Great pic though! |
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09-12-2011
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#1685
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: 2g DSM, 2008 Evo X
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
I love following this thread! Hopefully I don't have the hassle you have gone through though.
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1997 Eclipse GSX - Project car - 601hp/475tq
2008 Evo X GSR SSS - Daily Driver - 407hp/434tq
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09-13-2011
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#1686
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
I am getting super pumped now! Shane said they dialed in the part throttle today on the dyno and did motor break in. Dave is pleased.
Can't wait to get home from this shithole state and pick up the car. I just hope the extra displacement is worth the cost. I am guessing of all the things I have ever done that is the smartest though.
Anyway, sounds like its ready to be picked up and put more miles on it just driving. Anyone wanna drive it around for me |
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09-13-2011
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#1687
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Minority of MitsuStyle
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Irving, TX
Drives: '08 OBP Evo X GSR SSS (Deadmau5X)
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Send it on over to TX. My commute to work is around 55 miles round trip. I'll put some miles on it for you. I'm sure Kracka wouldn't mind putting some miles on it on the weekends.
It's definitely good to hear that all is going well dude!
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08 Evo X GSR - Octane Blue Pearl
Cobb Stg1 AMS 93 OTS: 305hp 291tq 20.6psi
Cobb Stg1 93 Pro: 317hp 322tq 24.5psi
Cobb Stg2 AMS 93 OTS: 315hp 323tq 23psi (LWG map)
Cobb Stg2 93 Pro: 343hp 358tq 26psi
Cobb Stg2 93 Pro: 355hp 361tq 26.4psi (ported stuff)
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09-13-2011
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#1688
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flips McGee
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Vacuum pulls vacuum pulls vacuum pulls. That's what I did for the first like 50 miles on my car and I'm super happy I did--light part throttle up to 6000rpm or 6500 in 3rd or 4th then let it engine break down down down. Keep a sharp eye on the oil and change it whenever they tell you to. Even doing this and just rolling in the car I was SOOOO happy I missed it so much! You're gonna love it
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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09-13-2011
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#1689
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by scheides
Vacuum pulls vacuum pulls vacuum pulls. That's what I did for the first like 50 miles on my car and I'm super happy I did--light part throttle up to 6000rpm or 6500 in 3rd or 4th then let it engine break down down down. Keep a sharp eye on the oil and change it whenever they tell you to. Even doing this and just rolling in the car I was SOOOO happy I missed it so much! You're gonna love it |
I am guessing DB did this quite a bit today, I doubt 50 miles worth but quite a bit.
I remember your vacuum pulls, I was there for the first of em I will be sure to do quite a bit of them. I really want the rings seated and to get some nice high compression out of this bitch. |
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09-13-2011
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
I can do it and I'm local!!
Good luck man, I'm sure DB is taking care of you.
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09-13-2011
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#1691
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flips McGee
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Yup exactly, you went on that first 20 mile drive with me around my neighborhood and up/down hwy 100. That was SO fun, just cruising and letting the revs hang. I continued to do that whenever I could....not too much but I would say quite often for the first 500 miles.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I need to listen to Scheides more often i think :)
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
...I realized that I can't keep up my shit talking without anything to back it up.
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Originally Posted by JV
S2000: For those of us that know the Miata is the best car on the planet, but also want extra power and to not have to turn in our man cards.
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09-13-2011
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#1692
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
I can do it and I'm local!!
Good luck man, I'm sure DB is taking care of you.
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If I didn't need to put $300 tabs on the car to drive it and get insurance back on it I would consider it haha. Who knows, if I get in a pinch and stuck here for way longer than expected in Kansas I might need someone to drive it some.
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Originally Posted by scheides
Yup exactly, you went on that first 20 mile drive with me around my neighborhood and up/down hwy 100. That was SO fun, just cruising and letting the revs hang. I continued to do that whenever I could....not too much but I would say quite often for the first 500 miles.
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That was fun, brand new motor purring all nice like! Nighttime is perfect for vacuum pulls, then you don't have to worry about people behind you going wtf, speed up. |
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09-13-2011
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#1693
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Have someone drive it to you in KS then drive it back to MN rather than fly!
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I agree with Kracka.
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09-13-2011
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#1694
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Have someone drive it to you in KS then drive it back to MN rather than fly!
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I drove here originally weeks ago. I hate flying for one(not that I won't fly, it just doesn't save a ton of time when you have to drive from Kansas city to where I am 3 hours away anyway) and I knew I was going to be here for a few weeks so I could pack a lot of shit and not travel size stuff.
Gotta a rental 2010 civic This car is so simple and reliable, I almost want one for a DD. |
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09-14-2011
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#1695
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: 2g DSM, 2008 Evo X
Posts: 231
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Glad to hear that the parts are finally coming together again!
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1997 Eclipse GSX - Project car - 601hp/475tq
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09-14-2011
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#1696
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Gotta a rental 2010 civic This car is so simple and reliable, I almost want one for a DD. |
Stupid lil civics are addicting to drive.. slow as dirt but they handle great. |
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09-14-2011
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#1697
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
I also don't drive in rush hour since I work 630 to 230, and its 90% highway.
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09-14-2011
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#1698
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by simulatedwood
Stupid lil civics are addicting to drive.. slow as dirt but they handle great.
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Agreed. (daily = '00 4dr civic ex, wife daily='05 civic ex coupe) |
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09-14-2011
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#1699
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g
Agreed. (daily = '00 4dr civic ex, wife daily='05 civic ex coupe)
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Yea this car isn't fast at all, but its basic, cheap, reliable and very solid at handling for what it is. Its nice and light and good on gas too.
I like! |
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09-19-2011
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#1700
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
It's hard to compare as I haven't driven it forever, but the new 2.2L and higher compression seem quite a bit snappier on the street. I like! |
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