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Old 23-09-2010 | 05:32 PM
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Well after searching and considering my options for the past 9 months, I eventually settled for a Evo 6, picked it up today and very happy with it. 60k miles
My first Jap car so all new to me.
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Old 23-09-2010 | 05:34 PM
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Hmm... no blue oval badge there!!!

liking it

nice one mate!
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:35 PM
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Any mods mate?

I recently bought a modded 8 and it's very quick
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Any mods mate?

I recently bought a modded 8 and it's very quick

Lamp it making 400bhp with printout to prove.
mods are exhaust
evo 9 turbo
straight thought exhaust
hks induction kit
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Greddy profec
tein coilovers
Group n discs

and much more
This car is very quick to be fair, handles superb.
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Robs Frst
Lamp it making 400bhp with printout to prove.
mods are exhaust
evo 9 turbo
straight thought exhaust
hks induction kit
forged block
walbro fuel pump
Greddy profec
tein coilovers
Group n discs

and much more
This car is very quick to be fair, handles superb.

Err excuse me i guess you meant Lamb?

What cams in there? I've been told i need MR cams to jump to 400 bhp.

Either way i know how well that'll go as mine is just shy of that
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:46 PM
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Im not to sure, as im still trying to translate some of the receipts and manuals, but im sure I will find out the brand once Ive got through the receipts. quite alot to go through.

Sorry for the spelling error, one of these for me.
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:51 PM
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hi chop
how you getting on with the evo ? i am so chuffed with mine.
canned it from norwich to spain, never missed a beat lol

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Originally Posted by turbojoe69
Hmm... no blue oval badge there!!!

liking it

nice one mate!
Thanks mate.
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:57 PM
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hi chop
how you getting on with the evo ? i am so chuffed with mine.
canned it from norwich to spain, never missed a beat lol

Yup all good Bob!

Still fancy an m3 though

Were you just going on hols to spain?
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:58 PM
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Nice, I'd love one. 5's and 6's are my favourite looking ones.
Old 23-09-2010 | 05:59 PM
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Nice car mate
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One common evo trait i can't stand is the squeaky brakes

All my mates have had the same problems! Help!
Old 23-09-2010 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
One common evo trait i can't stand is the squeaky brakes

All my mates have had the same problems! Help!
Tell me about it the squeaking doing my head in, but I will look into it. Otherwise im happy with it.
Old 23-09-2010 | 06:26 PM
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You'll soon be bored....
Old 23-09-2010 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Yup all good Bob!

Still fancy an m3 though

Were you just going on hols to spain?
no hols mate, i have moved down here.cant stand another winter in uk,
Loving it here, although the evo does seem own on power, i tink its beacause the air temp is higher.
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Originally Posted by Pete 3dr
You'll soon be bored....
I hope not, just bored of going to shell at the moment
Old 24-09-2010 | 12:40 AM
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nice motor mate,my mates got one its a tommy makinen edition running about 500hp,its an animal,gives me that rollercoaster feeling in my stomach
Old 24-09-2010 | 05:49 AM
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evo 6 is the best imo and i like silver to lovely car
Old 24-09-2010 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay_
evo 6 is the best imo and i like silver to lovely car

Thanks Jay, deffo the best colour for me
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Originally Posted by RigPig
no hols mate, i have moved down here.cant stand another winter in uk,
Loving it here, although the evo does seem own on power, i tink its beacause the air temp is higher.
Regards
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Woah fair do's!

Must be weird having the evo down there
Old 25-09-2010 | 12:27 PM
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Its not too bad tbh, i am glad i did the brake upgrade before i came over, it works a treat!!!!!!!!
Just need to find a job now lol
Old 25-09-2010 | 12:34 PM
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fantastic cars,a mates just got rid of his for an m3,the flash bastard ha ha
Old 25-09-2010 | 12:34 PM
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Looks mint mate, enjoy
Old 25-09-2010 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RigPig
Its not too bad tbh, i am glad i did the brake upgrade before i came over, it works a treat!!!!!!!!
Just need to find a job now lol

Not on the rig anymore?
Old 25-09-2010 | 12:38 PM
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Nice one fella. I put some pics up of my cossie the other week and only got a few replys. This thread about ur evo has had more interest.
Old 25-09-2010 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenny Boy
Nice one fella. I put some pics up of my cossie the other week and only got a few replys. This thread about ur evo has had more interest.
owning a car should not be a claim to fame or a popularity contest dude

i had a blast in my mates 6 today and i really want one
Old 25-09-2010 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BM08
Looks mint mate, enjoy
Thanks mate
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fantastic cars,a mates just got rid of his for an m3,the flash bastard ha ha
Was gonna go for a M3 but went for the evo.

Originally Posted by Jay_
owning a car should not be a claim to fame or a popularity contest dude

i had a blast in my mates 6 today and i really want one
Get one bought lol
Old 25-09-2010 | 03:05 PM
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Im sure ive not long seen this on the A40 but the one on the A40 had Rallyart mudflaps on it !

Nice car anyway
Regards
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Old 25-09-2010 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG TONY RS
Im sure ive not long seen this on the A40 but the one on the A40 had Rallyart mudflaps on it !

Nice car anyway
Regards
Tony

Thanks Tony, went past that evo today in Hanwell, Work at Vauxhall so you may see my car around West London.
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Originally Posted by Robs Frst
Thanks Tony, went past that evo today in Hanwell, Work at Vauxhall so you may see my car around West London.
Ahh ok , which Vauxhall Monorep?
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Evo 6, best looking out of them all IMO. Nice motor.
Old 25-09-2010 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by muz
Evo 6, best looking out of them all IMO. Nice motor.
No your wrong, white 5's FTW
Old 25-09-2010 | 03:39 PM
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i do love these evo 6's on my list of cars to get one day
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Originally Posted by BIG TONY RS
Ahh ok , which Vauxhall Monorep?
Monorep

Originally Posted by muz
Evo 6, best looking out of them all IMO. Nice motor.
Thanks mate

Originally Posted by turbo_3dr_tommy
No your wrong, white 5's FTW
, got to love a white 5
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