Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
been searching... info for E9... not much available... at least can ease the pain of waitting... btw ... what do you do do your car when you get it in the 1st place? audio? anything? do you think installing wastegate, turbo timer, BOV and boost meter is wise? I mean... after some research.. wastegate and boost meter is link to each other... need some advice ... thnx mate..
1. before you do anything, make sure naza keeps their promise to service your car first before you take it. ask for proof (receipts) that they have changed the engine oil, oil filter, etc (when i inquired at naza, the sales rep offered this).
2. when you get your car, bring it to a workshop that has experience in evo to do a checkup first. be prepared to change belts, flush radiator, change gearbox oil, lsd and ayc oil, replace worn parts such as seals, bleed brake fluids, change spark plugs, etc. after that, you can do other stuff. items 5-9 can be done at the workshop too.
3. if ur head unit is still the jap unit, you will have to add booster to get local radio stations. another option is to change the head unit. for evo9, i think it comes with a kenwood single din HU. while you are changing your HU, PLEASE PLEASE fix an alarm system too.
4. wastegate not really needed at the moment coz i'm assuming your engine is still stock? ur turbo will have its internal wastegate to settle things.
5. bov is up to you lar...
6. turbo timer and boost meter is a good start though.
7. you can also upgrade your intake with either a drop-in filter or a open pod with heat shield. cold air intake (cai) is also good.
8. if ur hand still itchy, a good exhaust system will be nice too.
9. if ur hand still very itchy, Pablo and MI has a lot of "frens with nice nice performance parts for sale". you can ask them.
10. if ur leg oso itchy, you can drive to singapore's garage R and let them help you remove the itch. i heard their new place is very poisonous... er... i mean, impressive