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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03-19-2012
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#1901
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Thanks again Shawn! Ya da man.
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Anytime Dude! Glad I could help.
Really shitty about the front tires, the reason I suspect an alignment issue is his rear tires looked brand new still. There is a shit ton of toe out on the front wheels, had we had more time, could have eyeballed in the alignment to get a bit closer to 0 Toe. Right now its like 3- 4 Degrees of toe out for sure, which is redonk.
Crossing fingers on the pulley issue, "think" we found the issue, but I am reserving some judgement till you put some miles on it. The only other thing that looked funny was the auto-tensioner did not look like it was straight either.
The stock pulleys seem to work fine, Mine and murlo's stock pully's look decent after 30 k miles, barring any sort of bearing failure or alignment issues.
Shawn
Last edited by simulatedwood; 03-19-2012 at 09:40 AM..
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03-20-2012
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#1902
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
So anyone have anything to say good or bad about nitto NT555? Probably going to order tonight
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03-21-2012
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#1903
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Pass. The only Nitto tire worth buying is the NT05, but that's not going to give you the treadlife you want.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-21-2012
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#1904
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Hmmm. I didn't order yet, but I'd like to soon.
So what tire would you recommend? Need something soon.
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03-21-2012
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#1905
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formerly ecoli
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: On the dyno
Posts: 4,892
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
4 slicks!
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03-21-2012
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#1906
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Hmmm. I didn't order yet, but I'd like to soon.
So what tire would you recommend? Need something soon.
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Sumitomo HTR Z III or Hankook Ventus V12 are both better options than 555. I'm leaning towards the V12's for you.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-21-2012
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#1907
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N17r0U$ br4D
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
I get some QTP's! Treadlife ratings are for pussies and for people who aren't ballers!
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03-21-2012
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#1908
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formerly ecoli
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: On the dyno
Posts: 4,892
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
I will probably get another set of Star Specs for the wife's Evo for Summer tires and rain racing(they are pretty good in the rain) and hopefully some NT01s for dry track.
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03-21-2012
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#1909
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
The sumi's seem alright, but are maybe a titch less grip then the v12's. I have driven on both in a evo x, the v12's will give you the ride you want.
I say just throw on a 2 new direzza's and get the alignment fixed, the 2 other tires are like 75% of new which is not enough to hurt the awd system.
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03-21-2012
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#1910
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Who has my man-card?
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Crystal MN
Drives: a red car
Posts: 2,162
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
just a note... I drove past Main motors in Anoka today, and they had a big sign that said "All tires, $5 over Cost!"... might be worth a quick phone call not sure what they carry.
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03-21-2012
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#1911
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
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Originally Posted by simulatedwood
The sumi's seem alright, but are maybe a titch less grip then the v12's. I have driven on both in a evo x, the v12's will give you the ride you want.
I say just throw on a 2 new direzza's and get the alignment fixed, the 2 other tires are like 75% of new which is not enough to hurt the awd system.
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I am highly tempted to buy two new ones but am still a bit worried replacing just two. I am probably between the v12's and two new specs.
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Originally Posted by rose0529
just a note... I drove past Main motors in Anoka today, and they had a big sign that said "All tires, $5 over Cost!"... might be worth a quick phone call not sure what they carry.
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I'll call them tomorrow, thanks.
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03-21-2012
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#1912
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
V12's ordered, going on Monday at discount (i got impatient as I want to be ready for the cruise and have other shit to do too). Fuck me, another 1100 down the drain. Stupid 275's are expensive, was tempted to do 285's but fuck it.
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03-22-2012
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#1913
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Good choice on ordering a complete set, your transfer case thanks you.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-22-2012
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#1914
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
discount called and were like you can't put 275's on a lancer lol
After I told them I had different wheels then they tried saying some michelin tire was leagues better for like 5 bucks more or something.
Sometimes it takes a while to convince people you have done some research. Sounds like they have to ship them in from Phoenix though.
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03-22-2012
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#1915
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Michelin Pilot Super Sports?
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-22-2012
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#1916
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Yes. Are they or is that just what they try to sling?
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03-22-2012
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#1917
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
They're brand new, and getting great reviews. For only $5 more per tire, I'd give them a shot. I didn't realize they were so close in price to the 'Kooks.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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03-22-2012
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#1918
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Yea if they offered you super sports or PS2s for only 5 bucks more, that would have been my ticket.
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03-22-2012
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#1919
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
Drives: 17 Honda Accord
Posts: 4,041
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
Serious? Are they worth trying? Damn it, now I might have to call back lol
Dang it, I feel like I should call but still am nervous about no one really running them that I know.
Last edited by Murlo26; 03-22-2012 at 01:46 PM..
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03-22-2012
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#1920
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Hastings, MN
Drives: 08 Evolution X
Posts: 482
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog
They must be giving you a crazy low price on the Michelin tires.. On their site the v12's are 242 per tire and the Super Sports are 286 per tire. They have a rebate for the Michelins @ 70 for all 4, but still that doesn't come close to the $5 difference you were quoted.
Last edited by simulatedwood; 03-22-2012 at 01:53 PM..
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