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[jonbatz01]

Hi All,

 

i didnt really want to make a thread but realize i was spamming someone elses so i decided to just create one anyway.

 

Anyway, long story short with a little bit of history......

 

My passion for EVOs started a long way back but due to the high cost of auto mobiles where i come from it was always going to be a pipe dream.

 

Anyway fast forward 2007, i could finally afford my first EVO. EVO VII it was and this was about the time Austraiia were getting them in.

 

 

 

 

[jonbatz01]

Had that for a bit before moving up a little to an EVO 8 MR.

 

Still what i reckon is the best car i had.

 

 

 

 

Edited by jonbatz01, 04 April 2014 - 07:30 AM.

[jonbatz01]

Back then, Voltex was all the craze...much to my regret later, but there was no turning back..

 

 

Edited by jonbatz01, 04 April 2014 - 07:31 AM.

[jonbatz01]

Have had many flings with Evos and AE86s over the years...

Never finding one that i really wanted to keep...

Went from a 7

 

to an X

 

 

 

 

to another 8 MR

 

to a Tommi Makkinen 

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Edited by jonbatz01, 04 April 2014 - 07:34 AM.

[jonbatz01]

Anyway.....after a couple of years absence...

 

i am back and finally got my first early model EVO.

 

feel pretty settled down now so this i hope will be my keeper and for a long time.

 

 

More pictures will come.

[dspize]

Nice! That gun metal grey 8mr looked sick!

[evo-gsr]

Fuck yeah....I like that voltex wide body 8...dunno why you sold that....you crazy?

 

Voltex is still the craze....wont find better gear than that.

[White Knight]

Jealous as..... 5 kids, what can I do hey. +1 for the 8 tho and your current mate, awesome gear indeed!!!!!

[jack be nimble]

Still cant afford a evo..

[Geo&Kez]

That's just cruel.

Do I see some signs of Race Torque in those pictures?

The black Mac still does it for me. Got the best lines.

[jonbatz01]

the 8 MR was certainly my favourite with the Tommi a close 2nd only because the 8 was newer.

 

I hope i do this E2 some justice. Always wanted a 3 but the 2 would be good enough, already sourced some E3 skirt, rear pod and wing. Left the Front to go but the E2 is growing on me.

 

The only thing bothering me on the earlier model EVOs are the wheel pattern. Very limited with 4 x 114.3, i was fortunately to source some BBS for this.

[jonbatz01]

Just a little insight on why ive been missing for the last couple of years

 

 

 

[evo-gsr]

Jon....have a look in the e1-3 tech section...I have a topic stickied in there on how I did my 5 stud conversion on my Evo and put Brembos on the front.

[jack be nimble]

I like the 1-2 fronts. A lot more than the 3s. They are more subtle and not so aggressive. And better for kerbs and such.

[evo-gsr]

I like the 2 front bar too....that black lip on the bottom sets it off...and not every man and his dog has one on their Gsr Evo wannabe.

[MDK87]

Wttc mate. I like the black E7

[jonbatz01]

Jon....have a look in the e1-3 tech section...I have a topic stickied in there on how I did my 5 stud conversion on my Evo and put Brembos on the front.

 

awesome mate, but already bought disk and pads haha, might think of the swap when they finish up.

 

Yeah will probably keep the E2 front and install the E3 sides and rear, and spend on bushes instead to get the car up to speed.

 

 

Been looking at these as well http://www.ecmtuning...&products_id=44

any comments or options for tuning on the earlier Evos?

[Turbo nutter]

I want that evo 2!

[86psi]

awesome mate, but already bought disk and pads haha, might think of the swap when they finish up.
 
Yeah will probably keep the E2 front and install the E3 sides and rear, and spend on bushes instead to get the car up to speed.
 
 
Been looking at these as well http://www.ecmtuning...&products_id=44
any comments or options for tuning on the earlier Evos?

Haltech plug in ecu ftw will give you plenty of room for future mods

[Missile]

That is a tidy little collection you've been through over the years!