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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04-03-2010
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#321
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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
New clutch/flywheel/cmc are in now. It feels very good. Still working on normal driving it. Rowed through the gears a bit to see how it was and that feels awesome.
I really dig the 6 puck...gonna take some getting used to though. The chatter is very minimal.
Problem though...either my boost gauge stopped working while at DB or I am only boosting 22psi now :?:
I had to go pick my wheel lock up at DB today and Danny and I boost leak tested it and it held 30psi with no leaks. Soooo, very confused now. Before my gauge never went below like 26 which agreed with the dyno plot at wot after spool. Now it never goes above 23-24
Shane said the new WGA could be affecting the car since the X is load based. So maybe DB fixed another IC pipe leak or something and I am in different load cells...who knows. Time to go back to the dyno soon i guess.
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04-03-2010
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#322
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is Nashty
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Stillwater
Drives: Cyborg from Japan
Posts: 2,080
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
Good to hear on the clutch! Once it's broken in you wont get anymore chatter. I know I love my 6 puck. I would try swapping out the boost gauge with a different one just to make sure. Before you spend the money for another dyno tune.
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04-03-2010
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#323
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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
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Originally Posted by 4g63tcrazy
Good to hear on the clutch! Once it's broken in you wont get anymore chatter. I know I love my 6 puck. I would try swapping out the boost gauge with a different one just to make sure. Before you spend the money for another dyno tune.
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I am planning on getting another gauge soon since mine maxes at 30psi and i am running more than that.
However, I was planning on a retune in a few weeks regardless since I now have a good clutch in that can take some more torque...upping the boost to 33ish and hopefully with my new wastegate we could get some more power.
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04-04-2010
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#324
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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
Here is the stock clutch/flywheel combo out...doesn't look terrible. I am really liking the 6 puck..still getting used to the stiffness but if feels great.
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04-04-2010
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#325
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Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
Posts: 7,150
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
haha, looks like that clutch and flywheel seen some heat!
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Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
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04-04-2010
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#326
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AznKraut
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Stillwater
Drives: '03 325i, '98 Ranger '03 Duramax
Posts: 1,374
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
Holy heat batman! 6 pucks are great. Easy to DD but holds the power when you need it. I've had them on all my manual transmission cars and have never had one fail me.
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04-05-2010
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#327
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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
I am digging the 6 puck for sure...I will likely go with another one when the time calls for it...but we will see, still early to tell.
There was some heat there for sure, lots of hot spots. But the clutch was still holding when i took it out.
Now i just need to find out what is up with my boost.
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04-05-2010
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#328
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*Resting In Peace*
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Heaven
Drives: 94 Plymouth Acclaim/2008 EvoX
Posts: 2,430
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Now i just need to find out what is up with my boost.
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Shane put it in 'new clutch' mode when you weren't looking.
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04-05-2010
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#329
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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
Damn, he is so sneaky
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04-06-2010
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#330
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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
Hmmm...so my wheel/tire combo didn't fit, lol.
Well it did, but couldn't turn enough to where i would feel comfortable driving up front...need negative camber.
Any recommendations of somewhere i can go, like over lunch where they could set me up with some negative camber?
Is this an easy task to do, or extensive? I would prefer not to have jeff the alignment guy do this since i will need him after all is said and done and would prefer to just do this once.
However, the wheels looked badass, i should've snapped a pic. Tires are the sex too.
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04-06-2010
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#331
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
If the X front suspension is the same as or similar to the VIII-IX all you need to do is loosen up the two bolts holding the strut to the steering knuckle, then flip the top bolt 180 degrees. When tightening it back up you push the knuckle and struts inward toward the car and that will get you as much camber as possible out of the front suspension. Keep in mind this will cause you to gain a little toe in.
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03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
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Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
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04-06-2010
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#332
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*Resting In Peace*
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Heaven
Drives: 94 Plymouth Acclaim/2008 EvoX
Posts: 2,430
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
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Originally Posted by Matt D.
all you need to do is loosen up the two bolts holding the strut to the steering knuckle
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yup. same same.
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04-06-2010
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#333
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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
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Originally Posted by Matt D.
If the X front suspension is the same as or similar to the VIII-IX all you need to do is loosen up the two bolts holding the strut to the steering knuckle, then flip the top bolt 180 degrees. When tightening it back up you push the knuckle and struts inward toward the car and that will get you as much camber as possible out of the front suspension. Keep in mind this will cause you to gain a little toe in.
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I would need to run with this kind of toe in anyway with my aggressive wheel setup right? I mean there isn't any getting around that i assume?
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04-06-2010
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#334
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flips McGee
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
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Originally Posted by Matt D.
If the X front suspension is the same as or similar to the VIII-IX all you need to do is loosen up the two bolts holding the strut to the steering knuckle, then flip the top bolt 180 degrees. When tightening it back up you push the knuckle and struts inward toward the car and that will get you as much camber as possible out of the front suspension. Keep in mind this will cause you to gain a little toe in.
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this. take off a wheel and take a look, it's pretty obvious which bolts, there's two big ones. 17mm IIRC, mayyybe 19 (on the CT9A anyways). If you absolutely can't figure it out, give me a call and stop over. We can do it in about 20 mins. 651.236.0985
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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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04-06-2010
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#335
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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
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Originally Posted by scheides
this. take off a wheel and take a look, it's pretty obvious which bolts, there's two big ones. 17mm IIRC, mayyybe 19 (on the CT9A anyways). If you absolutely can't figure it out, give me a call and stop over. We can do it in about 20 mins. 651.236.0985
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Hmmm, well maybe I will stop by sometime, you free tomorrow or Thursday?
I really do need to get my own tools, or start gathering some. A torque wrench is very necessary.
Would this http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...orque+Wrenches and a set of bigger metric 3/4" sockets be all i would need to do this job?
Perhaps I can watch the first time, then next time I can do it myself, or have you guide me the first time.
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04-06-2010
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#336
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FLOSSEN
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Plymouth
Drives: 2011 corolla turbo S
Posts: 764
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
Hmmm, well maybe I will stop by sometime, you free tomorrow or Thursday?
I really do need to get my own tools, or start gathering some. A torque wrench is very necessary.
Would this http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...orque+Wrenches and a set of bigger metric 3/4" sockets be all i would need to do this job?
Perhaps I can watch the first time, then next time I can do it myself, or have you guide me the first time.
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You never watched me when I was doin them at Scheides the other weekend? It's a walk in the park!
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04-06-2010
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#337
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flips McGee
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
Tomorrow by like 7 or Thursday would would work. Watch? Lol you can turn the second wrench . One on each side is best.
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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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04-06-2010
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#338
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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
^Yea i watched, lol, but i guess i am only really worried about torquing shit down. Don't wanna overtorque anything or under for that matter and have something back out.
I am a puss when it comes to doing something new, but once i have done something and feel comfortable i fly through it.
I'll give you a call tomorrow scheides. I guess I will head over a little after i get off work.
So i am guessing i will need an alignment after this for sure? Will it hurt to drive on it for a week or two until i can get one? I guess it is irrelevant since i will probably do it anyway, but figured i would ask.
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04-06-2010
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#339
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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
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
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Thats too small, that torque wrench is 3/8" and in in/lbs, you'll want a 1/2" drive in ft/lbs for doing suspension and wheels.
This is the one I have: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...orque+Wrenches
As a note, Craftsman doesn't have a lifetime warranty on their tq wrenches but I've had mine since 2002 and it still works perfectly.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
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04-06-2010
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#340
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flips McGee
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Re: Dave's Evo X Build
I have that same torque wrench, as does my neighbor, very reliable as long as you make sure to back it off to zero after you're done using it every time.
Murlo don't worry about over-torquing these bolts, we'll use a torque wrench but a little extra gutentight is usually dandy
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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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