Buying a Lancer Evo?
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No worries, dude. Just teasing only :)
Good luck with your hunt. And hope you find a decent one. If you expand your search to include registered cars, you'll find a whole lot more to choose from.
Unregistered is nice cos you get to choose your own number, but is no guarantee that the car has been well-cared for by its previous owner. So unless you desperately want your own number, don't get so hung up on unreg. cars.
Good luck with your hunt. And hope you find a decent one. If you expand your search to include registered cars, you'll find a whole lot more to choose from.
Unregistered is nice cos you get to choose your own number, but is no guarantee that the car has been well-cared for by its previous owner. So unless you desperately want your own number, don't get so hung up on unreg. cars.
Some maintainance tips from Ralliart UK for Evos:
Service Guidelines [Evolution IV – IX] from Ralliart UK
EVERY 4,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
1. Check operation of all exterior lights
2. Check condition of wiper blades
3. Check auxiliary drive belts for damage/tension
4. Replenish washer fluid level
5. Replenish inter-cooler spray system
6. Check break line for leaks
7. Check rear differential oil level
8. Replace AYC fluids [diffs + reservoir]
9. Replace engine oil [fully synthetic oil only]
10. Replace engine oil filter
11. Check brake pads/discs for wear
12. Check tyres for damage/wear
13. Check/reset engine idle speed
EVERY 9,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS
1. Check all turbo hoses for damage and security
2. Check condition of the air filter
3. Check cooling system for leaks
4. Check brake/clutch fluid levels
5. Check battery levels. Replenish were necessary
6. Check f/r suspension for damage and security
7. Check steering system for damage and security
8. Check gearbox oil level
9. Check transfer box oil level
10. Check brake/clutch pedals for travel/adjustment
11. Check/adjust hand brake travel
12. Swap tyres front to rear [if required]
13. Check condition of body
EVERY 18,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS
1. Replace brake fluid
2. Replace air filter
3. Replace coolant. Check system for leaks
4. Check HT leads
5. Check drive shafts and gaiters
6. Check fuel pipes for damage and security
EVERY 45,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS
1. Replace timing belts A and B
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Replace fuel filter
4. Check secondary air system hoses for leaks
5. Check crankcase control system/pipes
EVERY SERVICE
Carry out a full road test to check correct operation of all systems
Use this onli as a guide line or references...
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Service Guidelines [Evolution IV – IX] from Ralliart UK
EVERY 4,500 MILES OR 6 MONTHS
1. Check operation of all exterior lights
2. Check condition of wiper blades
3. Check auxiliary drive belts for damage/tension
4. Replenish washer fluid level
5. Replenish inter-cooler spray system
6. Check break line for leaks
7. Check rear differential oil level
8. Replace AYC fluids [diffs + reservoir]
9. Replace engine oil [fully synthetic oil only]
10. Replace engine oil filter
11. Check brake pads/discs for wear
12. Check tyres for damage/wear
13. Check/reset engine idle speed
EVERY 9,000 MILES OR 12 MONTHS
1. Check all turbo hoses for damage and security
2. Check condition of the air filter
3. Check cooling system for leaks
4. Check brake/clutch fluid levels
5. Check battery levels. Replenish were necessary
6. Check f/r suspension for damage and security
7. Check steering system for damage and security
8. Check gearbox oil level
9. Check transfer box oil level
10. Check brake/clutch pedals for travel/adjustment
11. Check/adjust hand brake travel
12. Swap tyres front to rear [if required]
13. Check condition of body
EVERY 18,000 MILES OR 24 MONTHS
1. Replace brake fluid
2. Replace air filter
3. Replace coolant. Check system for leaks
4. Check HT leads
5. Check drive shafts and gaiters
6. Check fuel pipes for damage and security
EVERY 45,000 MILES OR 60 MONTHS
1. Replace timing belts A and B
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Replace fuel filter
4. Check secondary air system hoses for leaks
5. Check crankcase control system/pipes
EVERY SERVICE
Carry out a full road test to check correct operation of all systems
Use this onli as a guide line or references...
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Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
how about the evo7 gearbox, does it has problem like the evo5 as mentioned looooong before?? just wanna ask a lil, still doing my research and look see look see before deciding.... thanx a lot sifus...
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
harpoon,
Hvnt heard much abt E7 gearbox problem til date from our members... Actually it depends alot on the driver too, the way he drive n the way he uses the gearbox!!! If hardcore driving all the time, wear & tear faster than other who always drive carefully n slowly...
harpoon,
Hvnt heard much abt E7 gearbox problem til date from our members... Actually it depends alot on the driver too, the way he drive n the way he uses the gearbox!!! If hardcore driving all the time, wear & tear faster than other who always drive carefully n slowly...
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
thanx s9
the gearbox gotto be good then i guess. after around 7 years after manufacture without much complain, then i think if i get one, i dun have to worry much.
even so, if there's problem, what kind of problem owner may face n is it expensive to rectify it. how about the acd and ayc, does it last long?? i know it depends on how you handle it and how you maintain, say if i maintain it as what the manufacturer suggest and some trackdays + street play once in a while, will it reliable and all....
thanx bro's
thanx s9
the gearbox gotto be good then i guess. after around 7 years after manufacture without much complain, then i think if i get one, i dun have to worry much.
even so, if there's problem, what kind of problem owner may face n is it expensive to rectify it. how about the acd and ayc, does it last long?? i know it depends on how you handle it and how you maintain, say if i maintain it as what the manufacturer suggest and some trackdays + street play once in a while, will it reliable and all....
thanx bro's
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
harpoon,
If u maintain it nicely according to the plan, u'll b ok... Regular maintainance r very important for a car like Evo, especially lubricant & oils...
As for AYC, on & off i heard there were problems such as the lights all 'on' at the same time... But no worry, its not expansive to rectify it... I forgot what caused the problem as i cant re-call... Mayb other members can give u some ideas on this...
Evo is a very reliable car if u take care of it nicely... Its cheaper to maintain as compare to BMW & Merc... Of cause u cant put it with Wira & Myvi la... Diff league, no disrespect!!!
Make sure u get a healthy car, then u shld b ok n wil b enjoying the car very much!!!
harpoon,
If u maintain it nicely according to the plan, u'll b ok... Regular maintainance r very important for a car like Evo, especially lubricant & oils...
As for AYC, on & off i heard there were problems such as the lights all 'on' at the same time... But no worry, its not expansive to rectify it... I forgot what caused the problem as i cant re-call... Mayb other members can give u some ideas on this...
Evo is a very reliable car if u take care of it nicely... Its cheaper to maintain as compare to BMW & Merc... Of cause u cant put it with Wira & Myvi la... Diff league, no disrespect!!!
Make sure u get a healthy car, then u shld b ok n wil b enjoying the car very much!!!
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
The BIGGEST problem is u will be pokai after getting the evo. Because there will be so many nice item to put in yur car later.
The BIGGEST problem is u will be pokai after getting the evo. Because there will be so many nice item to put in yur car later.
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
quite true cannondale..... u can open any local or intl car magz n there's so many stuffs i can put in, either in the engine, drivetrain or cockpit..... al big racun one
s9, in that case, when i'm out looking for it can i get u to teman me around, can be the adviser + get perks, can try those cars in the shop + i belanja u makan2.... heheheh, if i really wanna go down this road, i need lotsa advice and expert view, me noobs with turbo, but vtec can can la....
thanx bro
quite true cannondale..... u can open any local or intl car magz n there's so many stuffs i can put in, either in the engine, drivetrain or cockpit..... al big racun one
s9, in that case, when i'm out looking for it can i get u to teman me around, can be the adviser + get perks, can try those cars in the shop + i belanja u makan2.... heheheh, if i really wanna go down this road, i need lotsa advice and expert view, me noobs with turbo, but vtec can can la....
thanx bro
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
harpoon,
If u need advise, no pro... V got a member who own a work shop at Happy Garden, Old Klang Road, he can mayb teman u for the car inspection!!! Cos he did so to others too... Hehehe... Me a bit tough, working most of the time... But u can always let me know when u r viewing the car... Mayb v can intro our dealer to u oso... Things can b arranged no pro la, no cant guarantee 100% free to teman ya!!!
Yeah, Cannon is right... Too many things to b added onto our car, be it performance stuffs or bodykits... I think dump in rm100k oso not enough!!! LoLzzzzzzzzzz...
Happy Hunting!!!
harpoon,
If u need advise, no pro... V got a member who own a work shop at Happy Garden, Old Klang Road, he can mayb teman u for the car inspection!!! Cos he did so to others too... Hehehe... Me a bit tough, working most of the time... But u can always let me know when u r viewing the car... Mayb v can intro our dealer to u oso... Things can b arranged no pro la, no cant guarantee 100% free to teman ya!!!
Yeah, Cannon is right... Too many things to b added onto our car, be it performance stuffs or bodykits... I think dump in rm100k oso not enough!!! LoLzzzzzzzzzz...
Happy Hunting!!!
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
Sticking this informative thread up. Please contribute here for forummers interested to know more about getting an lancer or lancer evo.
Sticking this informative thread up. Please contribute here for forummers interested to know more about getting an lancer or lancer evo.
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
good stuff and good guidances for all newbies oso me. hopefully in march i'll fully convert to MLOCians.
good stuff and good guidances for all newbies oso me. hopefully in march i'll fully convert to MLOCians.
Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
hey harpoon com ebuy my car la bro heheh...rmmbr me? honda days man!
Bump: hey harpoon com ebuy my car la bro heheh...rmmbr me? honda days man!
hey harpoon com ebuy my car la bro heheh...rmmbr me? honda days man!
Bump: hey harpoon com ebuy my car la bro heheh...rmmbr me? honda days man!
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Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
dear sll sifu's
im lookin for an evo,but i heard so many complaints about it from a person not owened an evo.
im lookin for e7.they said the eletronics part always makes problem then the fuel usage that drive u very2 sick,is it full time 4wd?the turbo system alwys went wrong.
can u advise me?is the maintainance is affordable?
im thinking my last choice is lancer gt.but i will regret not to have an evo...
pls pls advise me...
thanks bro
Bump: dear sll sifu's
im lookin for an evo,but i heard so many complaints about it from a person not owened an evo.
im lookin for e7.they said the eletronics part always makes problem then the fuel usage that drive u very2 sick,is it full time 4wd?the turbo system alwys went wrong.
can u advise me?is the maintainance is affordable?
im thinking my last choice is lancer gt.but i will regret not to have an evo...
pls pls advise me...
thanks bro
dear sll sifu's
im lookin for an evo,but i heard so many complaints about it from a person not owened an evo.
im lookin for e7.they said the eletronics part always makes problem then the fuel usage that drive u very2 sick,is it full time 4wd?the turbo system alwys went wrong.
can u advise me?is the maintainance is affordable?
im thinking my last choice is lancer gt.but i will regret not to have an evo...
pls pls advise me...
thanks bro
Bump: dear sll sifu's
im lookin for an evo,but i heard so many complaints about it from a person not owened an evo.
im lookin for e7.they said the eletronics part always makes problem then the fuel usage that drive u very2 sick,is it full time 4wd?the turbo system alwys went wrong.
can u advise me?is the maintainance is affordable?
im thinking my last choice is lancer gt.but i will regret not to have an evo...
pls pls advise me...
thanks bro
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Re: Buying an Lancer Evo?
How come u can believe someone like that... Evo has being owned all over the world... can we say the car is not good?...About the FC....can you name any sports car in the world that have better FC than kancil or Myvi...hehehehedear sll sifu's
im lookin for an evo,but i heard so many complaints about it from a person not owened an evo.
im lookin for e7.they said the eletronics part always makes problem then the fuel usage that drive u very2 sick,is it full time 4wd?the turbo system alwys went wrong.
can u advise me?is the maintainance is affordable?
im thinking my last choice is lancer gt.but i will regret not to have an evo...
pls pls advise me...
thanks bro
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