Now that I have an '08 Evo, I've come up with a list of plans, and would love feedback on it. This thing will be a daily driver with 1 or 2 track days a month. Thanks all!
Exterior:
-CF Front Lip
-Vortex Generator
-Matte Black Roof Vinyl
-Matte Black Plasti-Dip (badges, hood vents)
-MR BBS Wheels
-'10-present Black OEM Tail lights
-OEM Mudflaps
Performance
-AEM Intake
-Cat-Back Exhaust (not sure on brand/type yet)
-AMS Intercooler and both hot and cold pipes
-Cobb 3 Port Boost Controller
-Brembo Drilled Rotors
-WORKS Blue Brake Pads
-AMS Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-MR OEM shocks and springs (Eibach/Bilstein)
Interior
-OEM Aluminum Shift Knob
-Shifter Boot with Red Stitching
-Full LED light conversion (map, dome, trunk, license plate)
-Window Tint (35% front doors, 20% rear doors and back)
I'm relatively new to turbos (as far as how they technically work), so could you explain what a 3-port is/does? I looked them up, and they seem to be related to Turbo response. Why get an AM one versus the stock one?
A 3 port is a electronic boost control solenoid. It reacts much quicker than the stock boost control solenoids and is able to control/hold boost better through its faster reaction.
Is this the bolt-on what allows for adjusting the boost characteristics, such as boost pressure? Or is that something that can only be adjusted with a tune (I know you'd have to tune immediately after install of a 3 port)
Word. Ferodo DS2500's instead (or if on budget, Performance Friction Metallic Z's) And since you'll be in there, dicking with the brakes, add some SS brake lines.
I'm pretty sure the vortex generators on the X don't do shit, unless you're only going for the look.
Yep. The DS2500's are in my opinion the best dual-purpose pad you can get. Low noise, fantastic at the track. I can't comment on dust, I never paid attention.
I have listed that I will upgrade the GSR ones for the Eibach/Bilstein coilovers the MRs come with. I'm sure there are more than a few MR drivers that have replaced them with something better, and I'll be there to gladly take them! One man's garbage is another man's treasure :godance:
Here's an updated list after some feedback on a fellow owner and expert. Could use some feedback on a couple of these items.
Exterior:
-CF Front Lip
-Vortex Generator
-Matte Black Roof Vinyl
-Matte Black Plasti-Dip (badges, hood vents)
-MR BBS Wheels
-'10-present Black OEM Tail lights
-OEM Mudflaps
Performance
-AEM Intake
-Cat-Back Exhaust (GReddy or AMS) Could use feedback on which is better
-Cosworth Camshaft Set
-Works DV
-Cobb 3-Port
-AMS Intercooler and both hot and cold pipes
-Brembo Drilled Rotors
-Brake Pads (Project Mu B-Force or Works Blue) Could use feedback on which is better
-AMS Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-MR OEM shocks and springs (Eibach/Bilstein)
Interior
-OEM Aluminum Shift Knob
-Shifter Boot with Red Stitching
-Full LED light conversion (map, dome, trunk, license plate)
-Window Tint (35% front doors, 20% rear doors and back)
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