THE FIRST RULE OF EVOXFORUMS IS: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT EVOXFORUMS
THE SECOND RULE OF EVOXFORUMS IS: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT EVOXFORUMS
Okay but seriously, since there has been a decent influx of new members, which is always a good thing because it means more people are interested in buying these lovely cars and gaining knowledge along with it, I am going to make this thread. Also, there has been a great increase in members attempting to troll. I say attempting because you retards don't realize the true art behind it. It's not just posting a cat meme on every goddamn thread and peacing out. It takes skill. I digress.
Forum FAQS:
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41
Member Intro thread:
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12&highlight=New+member
What's a Turbo?
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63867
Let's begin. I suggest reading this entire thing if you are new. I will try to keep it somewhat entertaining and not so boring. Unfortunately the majority of you new *******s probably won't read through this. I pray for your buttholes.
Section 1:
The most common questions teh n00bs ask when they come in here.
Always search before making a new thread about something. As unique as you think your question may be, always just take a look first. The search function on here can kind of suck, so I like to use Google. Just go to Google, type in "site:evoxforums.com *your question here*", and search. Might find what you're looking for. Here's some frequent n00b threads:
The BIGGEST thing we get is
What mods should I do first?/What's a good route to take?
Hollywood_X (forum god, respect his authority) made an awesome thread about this. (Read here: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33220). Modding isn't a one size fits all deal obviously, but this is a great general guideline to follow. Routine maintenance is vastly underestimated and needs to be taken note of more often.
Edit: Another great Hollywood thread includes choosing shops and vendors to work with and what to expect. http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60029
The general bolt-ons route is probably the most common and the most efficient if your car is just a daily driver or street queen. Catback exhaust, intercooler pipes, intercooler, intake, test pipe/high flow cat, downpipe, etc. The order isn't all that important, the fact that you should get a tune with all these things is.
Which brings me to my next frequent thread n00bs make:
Do I need a tune with this modification?
Now our cars are tuning whores. (Hence why they are called TUNER cars) When you modify anything it is always a good idea to get a tune (with the exception of maybe a drop-in filter). It is STRONGLY SUGGESTED by everyone that you get a tune once you modify something, and get a re-tune when you change something big up.
Now, I'm not saying if you slap an exhaust and intercooler on your car without a tune it will blow up. I am saying that it is always best to tune your car with the mods because that is the SAFEST way to do it and the best way to get all you can out of your mod. I personally like the idea of buying all your bolt-ons (like, holding onto each one until you get all of them) then installing all together and tuning right away. This way you don't put your car in jeopardy but you also don't have to keep getting your tune re-done.
There are tons of tuners throughout our community. Tons of threads to go along with them. You can very easily find a very reputable tuner in your area to take care of your car. DO NOT go to a tuner just because he's the cheapest/closest. Tuning is probably the BIGGEST part of our cars. Fuck up the tune and your car goes boom.
There is also e-tuners. Quite a few good ones on here actually. They can tune your car through the interwebz. Just need a tactrix cable and EcuFlash software (free). chetrickerman, BakaUnchi, Clipse3GT, Beeble, and Golden are just a FEW of the good ones on here. More coming and going all the time. Email a few, find a guy you like and get to tuning!
Also, this thread applies here as well, so I'm posting it again:
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60029
One of my favorites:
Should I get the MR or the GSR?
This question has been asked more times than Pamela Anderson has taken the D. Use the search function and find one of the four-hundred threads we have on it and read until your eyes bleed. If you can't find any, PM me and I'll send you a bunch of links along with a spamming of cat memes because you might not have a pulse.
Great info on the MR tranny HERE: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63249
Another beaten to death one:
Sti or Evo?
Again this question is like herpes. It just keeps coming back. The fact is, you're on an Evo forum. We all love these cars to death. A ton of the members actually made the switch from an Sti over to an Evo. The general consensus is that the Evo is more reliable, cheaper to modify, and better performing. At least that's what I've read in the six-thousand threads about this subject on here. Again, search for them. And again, if you can't, PM me. Cat memes. Tons of them.
THIS IS A BIG ONE:
Which exhaust/intake should I get?
Now this is a legitimate question. As for exhausts, there are singles and duals. Singles are good for weight savings, if you like the look, and a tiny tiny tiny bit more power. Duals are good for the sound, if you like the look, and if you don't want a giant visible muffler. There are tons of legitimate companies that make good exhausts. ETS, AMS, Tomei, Magnaflow, Cobb, Buschur, Borla, etc. That isn't even close to half of them. There are tons. You can find them littered throughout this forum and on YouTube. Listen to a few, find out which style you like, and go for it. Take the sound you get off a video on YouTube with a grain of salt though, because they aren't always that accurate. At the end of the day, 99% of them do the same thing.
Another Hollywood thread; Exhaust legality by state: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58503
Intakes are the same way. Different styles and brands. Figure out if you want a Cold-Air or Short-Ram intake. There's a difference, and that difference can be learned by googling the question. I'd post a link, but I'm not sure if I am allowed to post outside links in a thread. Find one you think suits you, and go for it. AEM, AMS, ETS, etc. all make good ones. There are tons of brands.
What should I do to my Lancer?
Okay a lottttttt of the guys on here are in love with the fact that they own an Evo, and will almost immediately hate the idea of you upgrading your Lancer. They will repeatedly tell you to just buy an Evo and don't waste your time on the "econobox" Lancer. Just don't respond to these people if you are looking for answers. They are a lost cause. But please, do not just try to make your car look like an Evo by slapping a dopey bodykit on and calling it a day. Actually do stuff that's worth the time and money. There are a ton of threads on here again with this question. Find them, sift through the bullshit and you will probably find an answer. If not, PM me. Again, cat memes, but I'll answer your questions too.
Will this void my warranty?
Alright. This is a biggie. Technically, a dealership/manufacturer CANNOT void your warranty if the issue with your vehicle is not directly related to a modification you have done. So, if you install a catback exhaust and 5000 miles your passenger seats spontaneously explodes, you are covered under warranty. HOWEVER, if you install a giant cold-air intake with no shield or cover, and then 1000 miles later your engine hydrolocks, you are up shit creek, paddling with a pink glittery dildo. If you are extremely concerned with your warranty, it is best to just stay stock. The dealership will most likely try to weasel out of covering your warranty by finding the most bullshit excuses to begin with, so modifying can become tricky. More information can be found littered throughout this forum and Google. Some dealerships are cooler than others. Some will actually install parts for you, others will tell you to fuck off if you have a blow-off valve.
The 100% guilt-free, worry-free modification you can do to your car is a K&N drop-in filter. K&N has made all of their drop-in filters warranty-safe. So if you want 3 more horsepower and don't want to fuck with legislation, grab one.
Section 2:
The dreaded 50 and 100 post points
The 50: This is one of those rules so many of you hate. It is not set there just to annoy you (although how awesome would that be). It actually serves a legitimate purpose so that we don't get spammed and so scammers have to work a little harder to fuck with us. For those of you legitimate members, use the first 50 posts as an excuse to read up and gain as much knowledge as you can. That way you can have a vaster level of intelligence once your training wheels come off.
The 100: WraithX proposed this because too many n00bs were wetting themselves. He installed a 100-post-clause. You get 100 posts to be semi-retarded. A lot of us may still be dicks to you when you are under 100 posts but some may actuall listen. Just read through this thread and those like it and you will be okay out in the wild. Wraith's thread can be read here: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69450
THE SECOND RULE OF EVOXFORUMS IS: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT EVOXFORUMS
Okay but seriously, since there has been a decent influx of new members, which is always a good thing because it means more people are interested in buying these lovely cars and gaining knowledge along with it, I am going to make this thread. Also, there has been a great increase in members attempting to troll. I say attempting because you retards don't realize the true art behind it. It's not just posting a cat meme on every goddamn thread and peacing out. It takes skill. I digress.
Forum FAQS:
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41
Member Intro thread:
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12&highlight=New+member
What's a Turbo?
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63867
Let's begin. I suggest reading this entire thing if you are new. I will try to keep it somewhat entertaining and not so boring. Unfortunately the majority of you new *******s probably won't read through this. I pray for your buttholes.
Section 1:
The most common questions teh n00bs ask when they come in here.
Always search before making a new thread about something. As unique as you think your question may be, always just take a look first. The search function on here can kind of suck, so I like to use Google. Just go to Google, type in "site:evoxforums.com *your question here*", and search. Might find what you're looking for. Here's some frequent n00b threads:
The BIGGEST thing we get is
What mods should I do first?/What's a good route to take?
Hollywood_X (forum god, respect his authority) made an awesome thread about this. (Read here: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33220). Modding isn't a one size fits all deal obviously, but this is a great general guideline to follow. Routine maintenance is vastly underestimated and needs to be taken note of more often.
Edit: Another great Hollywood thread includes choosing shops and vendors to work with and what to expect. http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60029
The general bolt-ons route is probably the most common and the most efficient if your car is just a daily driver or street queen. Catback exhaust, intercooler pipes, intercooler, intake, test pipe/high flow cat, downpipe, etc. The order isn't all that important, the fact that you should get a tune with all these things is.
Which brings me to my next frequent thread n00bs make:
Do I need a tune with this modification?
Now our cars are tuning whores. (Hence why they are called TUNER cars) When you modify anything it is always a good idea to get a tune (with the exception of maybe a drop-in filter). It is STRONGLY SUGGESTED by everyone that you get a tune once you modify something, and get a re-tune when you change something big up.
Now, I'm not saying if you slap an exhaust and intercooler on your car without a tune it will blow up. I am saying that it is always best to tune your car with the mods because that is the SAFEST way to do it and the best way to get all you can out of your mod. I personally like the idea of buying all your bolt-ons (like, holding onto each one until you get all of them) then installing all together and tuning right away. This way you don't put your car in jeopardy but you also don't have to keep getting your tune re-done.
There are tons of tuners throughout our community. Tons of threads to go along with them. You can very easily find a very reputable tuner in your area to take care of your car. DO NOT go to a tuner just because he's the cheapest/closest. Tuning is probably the BIGGEST part of our cars. Fuck up the tune and your car goes boom.
There is also e-tuners. Quite a few good ones on here actually. They can tune your car through the interwebz. Just need a tactrix cable and EcuFlash software (free). chetrickerman, BakaUnchi, Clipse3GT, Beeble, and Golden are just a FEW of the good ones on here. More coming and going all the time. Email a few, find a guy you like and get to tuning!
Also, this thread applies here as well, so I'm posting it again:
http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60029
One of my favorites:
Should I get the MR or the GSR?
This question has been asked more times than Pamela Anderson has taken the D. Use the search function and find one of the four-hundred threads we have on it and read until your eyes bleed. If you can't find any, PM me and I'll send you a bunch of links along with a spamming of cat memes because you might not have a pulse.
Great info on the MR tranny HERE: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63249
Another beaten to death one:
Sti or Evo?
Again this question is like herpes. It just keeps coming back. The fact is, you're on an Evo forum. We all love these cars to death. A ton of the members actually made the switch from an Sti over to an Evo. The general consensus is that the Evo is more reliable, cheaper to modify, and better performing. At least that's what I've read in the six-thousand threads about this subject on here. Again, search for them. And again, if you can't, PM me. Cat memes. Tons of them.
THIS IS A BIG ONE:
Which exhaust/intake should I get?
Now this is a legitimate question. As for exhausts, there are singles and duals. Singles are good for weight savings, if you like the look, and a tiny tiny tiny bit more power. Duals are good for the sound, if you like the look, and if you don't want a giant visible muffler. There are tons of legitimate companies that make good exhausts. ETS, AMS, Tomei, Magnaflow, Cobb, Buschur, Borla, etc. That isn't even close to half of them. There are tons. You can find them littered throughout this forum and on YouTube. Listen to a few, find out which style you like, and go for it. Take the sound you get off a video on YouTube with a grain of salt though, because they aren't always that accurate. At the end of the day, 99% of them do the same thing.
Another Hollywood thread; Exhaust legality by state: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58503
Intakes are the same way. Different styles and brands. Figure out if you want a Cold-Air or Short-Ram intake. There's a difference, and that difference can be learned by googling the question. I'd post a link, but I'm not sure if I am allowed to post outside links in a thread. Find one you think suits you, and go for it. AEM, AMS, ETS, etc. all make good ones. There are tons of brands.
What should I do to my Lancer?
Okay a lottttttt of the guys on here are in love with the fact that they own an Evo, and will almost immediately hate the idea of you upgrading your Lancer. They will repeatedly tell you to just buy an Evo and don't waste your time on the "econobox" Lancer. Just don't respond to these people if you are looking for answers. They are a lost cause. But please, do not just try to make your car look like an Evo by slapping a dopey bodykit on and calling it a day. Actually do stuff that's worth the time and money. There are a ton of threads on here again with this question. Find them, sift through the bullshit and you will probably find an answer. If not, PM me. Again, cat memes, but I'll answer your questions too.
Will this void my warranty?
Alright. This is a biggie. Technically, a dealership/manufacturer CANNOT void your warranty if the issue with your vehicle is not directly related to a modification you have done. So, if you install a catback exhaust and 5000 miles your passenger seats spontaneously explodes, you are covered under warranty. HOWEVER, if you install a giant cold-air intake with no shield or cover, and then 1000 miles later your engine hydrolocks, you are up shit creek, paddling with a pink glittery dildo. If you are extremely concerned with your warranty, it is best to just stay stock. The dealership will most likely try to weasel out of covering your warranty by finding the most bullshit excuses to begin with, so modifying can become tricky. More information can be found littered throughout this forum and Google. Some dealerships are cooler than others. Some will actually install parts for you, others will tell you to fuck off if you have a blow-off valve.
The 100% guilt-free, worry-free modification you can do to your car is a K&N drop-in filter. K&N has made all of their drop-in filters warranty-safe. So if you want 3 more horsepower and don't want to fuck with legislation, grab one.
Section 2:
The dreaded 50 and 100 post points
The 50: This is one of those rules so many of you hate. It is not set there just to annoy you (although how awesome would that be). It actually serves a legitimate purpose so that we don't get spammed and so scammers have to work a little harder to fuck with us. For those of you legitimate members, use the first 50 posts as an excuse to read up and gain as much knowledge as you can. That way you can have a vaster level of intelligence once your training wheels come off.
The 100: WraithX proposed this because too many n00bs were wetting themselves. He installed a 100-post-clause. You get 100 posts to be semi-retarded. A lot of us may still be dicks to you when you are under 100 posts but some may actuall listen. Just read through this thread and those like it and you will be okay out in the wild. Wraith's thread can be read here: http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69450