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  1. bump. still looking for a setup available.
  2. I am looking to purchase complete mpi system. That should include complete intake,all sensors,maybe pipes and most definitely the standalone computer with all wiring. shoot me a price .
  3. yeah. Unlike us here in the U.S., GS's, both first gen and 2nd gen have a large following. You got the VIP culture as well as drifters alike. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/willmoodom/nob-hks-sponsored-toyota-aristo.jpg alot of aftermarket support
  4. I am liking the lex too. but to correct you, the 5er if chosen would under go a ls1 swap. I do know about the water pump. Recently did a top end rebuild on a e36 and it was required to hammer the old pump out due to them being pressed in. Ofcourse the blade was torn to s***. I seriously think the GS would be the flavor for my sweet tooth. It will even take supra brakes with out any modding.
  5. I've seen them. I actually got some of my info. for the tyclone from here. but that is not suitable. first it's 2dr, secondly it's not that nice looking to me. thirdly, that car is not known for it's handling. it's heavy and bulky. I admit it would be a sleeper. but a sleeper is not what I am looking to build. would you really choose that jag over the GS or the 5er?
  6. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/willmoodom/yellow1.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh154/willmoodom/aristo2by4.jpg http://www.geocities.com/mymercedesbenze320/images/DSC07456.JPG look at these 3 vehicles and look at the evo. I think we can agree they and the evo are in different classes. I have driven a evo both 9 and X. sti as well. I dont think there are many if any enthusiast or tuner who haven't driven these cars. but an evo does not ride like a lex , benz or beamer. first and foremost they are luxery cars that have been or can be tuned for performance with comfort intact. The evo on the other hand is a performance car first and I dont think it can be made to ride any softer. then again who would want to soften the ride up on that. It was built for one thing and it does it well. http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/100-greatest/03-large/79-mitsubishi-evo-8.jpg
  7. Those things are sweet. but tranny and cost are still an issue. either model of car I chose to go with, 5er or gs3, I could setup with a 5 or 6 sp tranny. But I am doing an automatic install instead. that is the primary reason these manumatic trannies are popular with people because there are times you want to burn something and sometimes you want to chill. my car will be able to do both, but primarily chill atmosphere.
  8. I am 6'4". Not much leg room in back for other people not to mention trunk space. most people have some form of boom installed. with that, hard pressed for room to hold a full size suit case.
  9. s8 expensive parts and tuning. s4 tad bit small. also I dont believe there was a s8 in us until last couple years. correct me if I'm wrong. Remember, I'm talking used cars, not new. so initial cost of both the 5er and gs300 together would still be $1000's cheaper than a used srt8 300. 94'-97 e34 540i are $3-5 grand for mid level condition. Ofcourse I seen them cheaper(dogged out low level) and more expensive ( enthusiast owned high level). 96'-03 gs300 are going in the range of $5500-$8500 for mid level. thats the second gen gs. to make things cheaper, I could go with the 1st gen gs300. I am seeing them as low as 2500 and there are some of these already swapped and tuned being sold for $10 grand.
  10. so many times I have been on the road and idiots will speed up, cut you off and then slow down. all because they have a faster vehicle. there joy riding and site seeing. most times I got some where to go and be, but now I got to site see with them until a lane opens up. who has experienced a bumper to bumper traffic situation where the car with the quickest 1-2 step gets clearing top move forward? I live in Rockville, Md. and rush hour is ridiculous. I work in Silver Spring, Md. and though my morning commute is bad, my afternoon commute is almost homicidal. Some days I don't mine the shifter but there are more days this year that I just want to put it in drive and go. If I see an opening, punch the gas and let that 400+ hp get me there before it closes. So in retrospect, stuck in crazy traffic, would you prefer the automatic ls1 5er, automatic 4dr supra, or the 6sp evo/sti?
  11. I know they are reliable as hell if not played with. But I want to play!!!
  12. It seems that everyone here is biased. question? would you choose to pack your family up in a evo or sti for a long trip. and don't get caught in traffic- with a clutch. I assume everyone here would prefer something bigger, more relaxing to drive. I actually have a four door impreza-not sti. and believe me, a 30 mile trip or an hour on the road and it seems like longer when you finally get out and stand up. just because I may want a bigger car, doesn't mean the car has to be anemic on the power band. which leads me back to the srt8 300 and the similar. I like them but for $25000 used, I could build up either one of these cars,gs/5er, for thousands less including the purchase of the car. the good thing is these are not what you would call limited cars. both had production runs of 5 years or more. so standard parts are abundant. also, both cars had v8 packages as well. stronger bits are interchangeable. for my fun factor enjoyment, thats what the quest is for. and soon the tyclone.
  13. them things are not cheap to buy or keep running. they are nice and quick though. but I need something that is inexpensive and easy to repair. not just the engine side of things but overall car aswell. beemers are cheap on parts, but the older models like the e34's are quite affordable.
  14. I know all about those chryslers. use to have a t2 shelby before I got into the quest. but again, those are compact. If I had the extra money, I would buy a srt8 300. that's the size and type of car I'm after. though the 5er would require a bit more work for a fit and finished look, the gs300 would be a substantially easier setup. I wont say money is no object. becuase it is. I've done a ton of research on both cars to make the project as inexpensive and straight forward as possible. all fab and install done by me except for exhaust. that I will have to foot the bill for.
  15. as much as I like the evo, it's not what I would call a sedan. it's a compact which happens to have 4 doors. It's also not known for being comfortable for those long drives or cruises. I got the quest, I am building a tyclone from the ground up. so something less aggressive is in order.
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