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EvoofRome wrote:So hi, I am a new tuner, and my dream car is the EVO 7 so i spent 4 years looking a shell to build up but i never I found one in my price range. I eventually settled on CS2A GDI, so lets get some things straight first: IK how unrealistic it is sound but lets say the long term budget for it over 5 years would be around 150k to make it into an EVO 7, I want to know what should I start first, any mechanics who willing to all wheel drive conversion. I honestly Positive..... I know stupid but this one for all dumb kids who wanted an evo but couldnt find the right parts. also where can import the parts
MISHI wrote:EvoofRome wrote:So hi, I am a new tuner, and my dream car is the EVO 7 so i spent 4 years looking a shell to build up but i never I found one in my price range. I eventually settled on CS2A GDI, so lets get some things straight first: IK how unrealistic it is sound but lets say the long term budget for it over 5 years would be around 150k to make it into an EVO 7, I want to know what should I start first, any mechanics who willing to all wheel drive conversion. I honestly Positive..... I know stupid but this one for all dumb kids who wanted an evo but couldnt find the right parts. also where can import the parts
-Firstly I'd start with reading and watching a LOT of things. Get your hands on the EVO 7 workshop manual. Last I remember it was available on EVOscan. Familiarize yourself with the specs and servicing etc. There is also a body and chassis section that will be important to you, as the car is NOT an evo, it will not HANDLE like one unless you add some reinforcements.
-Familiarize yourself with parts prices of stuff AWAY, as some things you won't get here. Overestimate the figures as it's better to be in target than not. Places like Partsouq and SSG asia are good resources for searching parts and getting part numbers to cross reference.
-A few little youtube videos out there can show small slideshows of things done. You'll also should check out sites such as Evolutionm, 4Gtuner, etc for other conversions, though it may not be the same model, the process is same.
-There are generally 3 ways to AWD a FWD car, but the most proper way is to weld in the entire floorpan off an EVO along with the trailing arm points. Some people cut the trailing arm mounting area and splice it to the existing FWD one, but I've never been a fan of it. From the days I've asked around for the conversion, expect anything from 25k-40k (or maybe more) JUST for the floorpan swap. The rear bench seat section is going to have to be modded to use the bench style seat instead of the folding ones as well.
- Get EVERYTHING especially electrical if you can find. It will just make things easier for you than splicing anything. Some things will be similar, but cover all your bases.
-And remember, that prices go up ALL the time for these cars. They're at a status of collector cars now pretty much and prices reflect that due to the demand, rarity and status. Other factors like shipping and international pricing also affects it. So though you have the budget, always cater for more.
MISHI wrote:EvoofRome wrote:So hi, I am a new tuner, and my dream car is the EVO 7 so i spent 4 years looking a shell to build up but i never I found one in my price range. I eventually settled on CS2A GDI, so lets get some things straight first: IK how unrealistic it is sound but lets say the long term budget for it over 5 years would be around 150k to make it into an EVO 7, I want to know what should I start first, any mechanics who willing to all wheel drive conversion. I honestly Positive..... I know stupid but this one for all dumb kids who wanted an evo but couldnt find the right parts. also where can import the parts
-Firstly I'd start with reading and watching a LOT of things. Get your hands on the EVO 7 workshop manual. Last I remember it was available on EVOscan. Familiarize yourself with the specs and servicing etc. There is also a body and chassis section that will be important to you, as the car is NOT an evo, it will not HANDLE like one unless you add some reinforcements.
-Familiarize yourself with parts prices of stuff AWAY, as some things you won't get here. Overestimate the figures as it's better to be in target than not. Places like Partsouq and SSG asia are good resources for searching parts and getting part numbers to cross reference.
-A few little youtube videos out there can show small slideshows of things done. You'll also should check out sites such as Evolutionm, 4Gtuner, etc for other conversions, though it may not be the same model, the process is same.
-There are generally 3 ways to AWD a FWD car, but the most proper way is to weld in the entire floorpan off an EVO along with the trailing arm points. Some people cut the trailing arm mounting area and splice it to the existing FWD one, but I've never been a fan of it. From the days I've asked around for the conversion, expect anything from 25k-40k (or maybe more) JUST for the floorpan swap. The rear bench seat section is going to have to be modded to use the bench style seat instead of the folding ones as well.
- Get EVERYTHING especially electrical if you can find. It will just make things easier for you than splicing anything. Some things will be similar, but cover all your bases.
-And remember, that prices go up ALL the time for these cars. They're at a status of collector cars now pretty much and prices reflect that due to the demand, rarity and status. Other factors like shipping and international pricing also affects it. So though you have the budget, always cater for more.
Dave wrote:Mechanics is secondary Imo... body and chassis is key so you need a good fabricator who maybe mechanically inclined.
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