My new Car
23-09-2010 | 05:32 PM
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My new Car
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.
Thought I would share some pics of her.
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23-09-2010 | 05:34 PM
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Hmm... no blue oval badge there!!!
liking it
nice one mate!
23-09-2010 | 05:35 PM
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Any mods mate?
I recently bought a modded 8 and it's very quick
23-09-2010 | 05:40 PM
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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
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.
23-09-2010 | 05:42 PM
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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
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.
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
23-09-2010 | 05:51 PM
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Hmm... no blue oval badge there!!!
liking it
nice one mate!
Thanks mate.
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?
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.
23-09-2010 | 05:59 PM
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Nice car mate
23-09-2010 | 06:00 PM
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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!
23-09-2010 | 06:11 PM
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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!
Tell me about it the squeaking doing my head in, but I will look into it. Otherwise im happy with it.
23-09-2010 | 06:26 PM
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From: Don't be nosey
You'll soon be bored....
23-09-2010 | 07:47 PM
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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.
Regards
Bob
24-09-2010 | 12:23 AM
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You'll soon be bored....
I hope not, just bored of going to shell at the moment
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
24-09-2010 | 05:49 AM
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evo 6 is the best imo and i like silver to lovely car
24-09-2010 | 07:29 AM
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evo 6 is the best imo and i like silver to lovely car
Thanks Jay, deffo the best colour for me
25-09-2010 | 12:23 PM
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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
Bob
Woah fair do's!
Must be weird having the evo down there
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
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
25-09-2010 | 12:34 PM
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Looks mint mate, enjoy
25-09-2010 | 12:37 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
Not on the rig anymore?
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.
25-09-2010 | 01:29 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.
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
25-09-2010 | 02:34 PM
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Looks mint mate, enjoy
Thanks mate
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madsi
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.
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Get one bought lol
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
Tony
25-09-2010 | 03:12 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
Tony
Thanks Tony, went past that evo today in Hanwell, Work at Vauxhall so you may see my car around West London.
25-09-2010 | 03:22 PM
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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?
25-09-2010 | 03:22 PM
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Evo 6, best looking out of them all IMO. Nice motor.
25-09-2010 | 03:25 PM
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Evo 6, best looking out of them all IMO. Nice motor.
No your wrong, white 5's FTW
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
25-09-2010 | 04:01 PM
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Ahh ok , which Vauxhall Monorep?
Monorep
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Evo 6, best looking out of them all IMO. Nice motor.
Thanks mate
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No your wrong, white 5's FTW
, got to love a white 5
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