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Old 11-11-2008   #2
Kracka
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Re: Modding your Evo, ~$100 at a time! ***temp placeholder***

Short Shifter: reduce that shifter throw!
-Ebay/Fidanza Short Shifter ~$40+ shipped, includes shifter base bushings!
Also call Brookdale Mitsu and get $20 in parts to make your install a breeze: Upper pivot cup (part # MR246296 Retainer+gearshif) and #MR232147 (2) tiny cups for ball ends

Shifter Base Bushings: These stiffen up the rubbery base feel of the stock shifter mount. They are INCLUDED in the ebay/fidanza short shifter kit listed above.
-Speed Source $29
-AMS $35

Underhood shift bushings: These get rid of the rubbery feeling at the end of the cables. Do the above 3 all at once for the ultimate shifter setup!
-Speed Source $29 shipped
-Buschur $30
-AMS $35

tranny fluid change: Will improve shifting. Change every 15-30k miles depending on conditions.
-Redline Cocktail: 2x MT-90, 1x MTL ~$30 from most retailers

front motor mount: New motor sound and awesome shifting!
-BLOX: $75 shipped. Replaces whole mount, very nice, we use these.
-Buschur, AMS, RRE, etc sell replacement bushings (~$35) if you want to spend some time with a hammer and a screwdriver

Rear Anti-Sway bars: The first step to improving your suspension! Reduces understeer making the car handle more neutral. All are over $100, all are worth it. Unbolt your lower control arms for easy install. All come with new poly bushings.
-RoadRaceEngineering (RRE) $180, billet mounts, track tested.
-Buschur: $199, billet mounts.
-Whiteline: $175 shipped (24mm adjustable), reuses stock mounts (preferred by some), best bang for the buck.
-Swift: $210 shipped (non-adjustable), lighter in weight, plenty of R&D to back it up.

Rear Strut-tower bar: increases chassis stiffness, improves stability.
$25 shipped on eBay

Evo RS Trunk Bar: Factory trunk brace on Evo RS models, easy installation.
-Available at any Mitsubishi dealership (be sure to order the needed bolts too)
-MAP: $46.33


Rear Diff Bushings: eliminates rear-end thump, slight noise increase, quicker power transfer to the ground.
-Energy Suspension: $50, includes mustache bar bushings. PITA to install, need to cut/press out old bushings.
-Beatrush: $59, poly inserts, doesn't replace entire stock bushing for quck/easy install.

Driveshaft Bushings: reduce noise, tighten up driveshaft!
-Beatrush: solid aluminum, $65 easy installation

Springs: Lower, improved handling, great looks. Lots to choose from.
-Eibach Pro-kit: $250 (MAP): awesome ride, 1.3"/1.3" drop, progressive spring.
-Swift: $300: like Eibachs, but slightly stiffer. Progressive spring.
-Tein S.Tech <$200: Sexy drop, decent ride comfort, good handling, progressive spring.

Alignment: $60-80 from Jeff (www.thealignmentguy.com) and worth every penny!

Brake Pads:
-GiroDisc Magic Pads: $150 shipped. Goodbye dust, improved stopping power over stock.
-Ferodo DS2500: ~$300 Great street pad, lots of dust but great stopping power!
-RacingBrake ET300/500/700: ~$200+ Great street pads, pick/choose the pad that best fits your needs.

Brake Rotors:
-RotorPros: $245+ Everything from blank to coated, drilled, slotted, colored, etc.

Mini Battery Kit:
-Nisei
-AMS
-Buschur
-ETS
All use similar batteries; Odyssey PC680 is the most common.

Hood Dampers: ditch the prop rod!
-Mynes Performance $60 shipped, work great and look good.

Tint! Everyone wants to roll gangsta
-Street Scenes Tint in Spring Lake Park, MN - <$200 (ask Tien for the MitsuStyle discount) 30% recommended for good looks, but 35% for less attention from the law.

Club stickers to show your allegiance:
-MitsuStyle $5

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