Topic: Registered Tommy Makinen Evo in Socal, Lancer Has Another Night on the Town! (Read 17249 times)

imburne · « **on:** March 29, 2009, 06:08:10 AM »

My buddy who is still in Iraq, had my other friend pick his car up today...

Oh its fucking sexy in person

Urban Indian · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2009, 06:11:12 AM »

i have to learn how to use my camera

AWDstylez · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2009, 09:20:00 AM »

I'll take that over the pile of shit they sell now.

t_cel_t · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2009, 09:35:30 AM »

panty ripper vids dammit

junkyard racer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2009, 01:31:54 PM »

Quote from: Urban Indian on March 29, 2009, 06:11:12 AM

i have to learn how to use my camera

so does the op. $:-\$

b20accord · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2009, 01:38:54 PM »

pics turned out good my nig! What time did u guys leave! Shit was like 2:15 when i left i didnt relize it was that late lol.

That shit is too bad ass to drive all stock all original. 33k miles.

b20accord · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2009, 01:39:46 PM »

o yea too! U should be able to count this car in for the socal drag race meet in may as long as he is back in time!

colt45 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2009, 02:03:44 PM »

how much was that jewel?

imburne · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2009, 02:29:39 PM »

Quote from: junkyard racer on March 29, 2009, 01:31:54 PM

Quote from: Urban Indian on March 29, 2009, 06:11:12 AM
i have to learn how to use my camera

so does the op. $:-\$

Lot of hate in your heart?

Quote from: colt45 on March 29, 2009, 02:03:44 PM

how much was that jewel?

More than you can afford pal, Ferrari.

junkyard racer · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2009, 02:52:18 PM »

no, none at all. had they been great, I would have told you so. I don't think your pics are that great. What camera are you shooting with? Are these your pics?

TheMadScientist · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2009, 04:54:09 PM »

Hey all. That's my car. Thanks for all the kind words. I am sooo stoked to get back and see it and finally get too drive it. As far as stock .... well ..... considering I already ordered a lil' somethin for it :yes: and I haven't even seen it in person I don't think that'll happen. I do plan on getting back driving it for a while before starting any super serious mods. I wanna drive it and develop a plan based on the short comings in it I see. I can already tell it needs a couple things too suit me. Plus I don't know how much time I'll have too work on it. I mean shit I've been home what 5 months out of the last 2 years.
Big thanks to Imburne for the pics they're great and I really appreciate you taking the time to do them for me.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:09:02 PM »

Quote from: imburne on March 29, 2009, 02:29:39 PM

Quote from: colt45 on March 29, 2009, 02:03:44 PM
how much was that jewel?

More than you can afford pal, Ferrari.

You make me feel bad for Mister Scientist. Although that is a super sweet super clean car, our military boys should never pay retail.

Step 1) Buy lightly wrecked 39K mile 540 awhp '05 Evo MR for $10K
Step 2) Fix for $1800
Step 3) Enjoy for the summer
Step 4) Sell for twice what you have in it

dvst8r · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:12:06 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on March 29, 2009, 08:09:02 PM

Quote from: imburne on March 29, 2009, 02:29:39 PM
Quote from: colt45 on March 29, 2009, 02:03:44 PM
how much was that jewel?

More than you can afford pal, Ferrari.

You make me feel bad for Mister Scientist. Although that is a super sweet super clean car, our military boys should never pay retail.

JD, did you miss that the "More than you can afford pal, Ferrari." was a F&F quote?

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:13:04 PM »

No, I did not.

junkyard racer · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:21:15 PM »

To each there own I guess. I second Joey's post. I just didn't wanna say it. Id buy a GPS tracking/alarm for it first and foremost.

Sinister · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2009, 08:57:53 PM »

Also, goes with his name of TheMadScientist "Me and the mad scientist gonna have to tear apart the block and replace the piston rings you fried" and dont forget about rewelding the intake manifold back together. lol

Sweet ride, how much it run ya?

Travis · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:38:52 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on March 29, 2009, 08:09:02 PM

Quote from: imburne on March 29, 2009, 02:29:39 PM
Quote from: colt45 on March 29, 2009, 02:03:44 PM
how much was that jewel?

More than you can afford pal, Ferrari.

You make me feel bad for Mister Scientist. Although that is a super sweet super clean car, our military boys should never pay retail.

Step 1) Buy lightly wrecked 39K mile 540 awhp '05 Evo MR for $10K
Step 2) Fix for $1800
Step 3) Enjoy for the summer
Step 4) Sell for twice what you have in it

imburne · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2009, 11:49:27 PM »

Tell them how much you paid Aaron. Take the test of "how much did I get raped"

TheMadScientist · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2009, 07:06:22 AM »

First what's funny is with all the fast and furious quotes going around it's Ironic that this car is actually in and was put together for the new fast and furious movie coming out

I paid 15K for it here's the link to the for sale post and a shit ton more pics. I really don't think I got raped. But we'll see what others think.
http://www.justdriven.com/blog/?p=958
As far as the name that is precisely where it came from. I have that .... that shit, the ADD. LOL

junkyard racer · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2009, 07:22:48 AM »

who brought it though? Kaizo?

TheMadScientist · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2009, 07:48:19 AM »

If you look at the link I posted above on that page there is a link to Kaizo and exactley what they do and how that works in detail. Here's an article on the Guy that I bought the car from and how registration and bringing them to the states works in relation to skylines and most any other vehicle.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=105699

Cliff notes version:
Kaizo picks the best looking chassis' they can find in Japan. They strip them of the motor and drivetrain. They take the body panels off and interior out. Everything is welded and reinforcements are added to meet DOT standards (door beams moved up, seatbelt mounts reinforced, etc...) Once it meets standrds it's given basically what is a VIN number to the Cahssis. The body panels and interior are reinstalled. Then it is shipped to the states. The EPA and DOT don't care because it's an "automotive component" not a full up car. When it gets here the engine and Transmission are installed and the car is registered as a unibody kit car. This is the same way noble gets it's supercars to the states.

junkyard racer · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:17:18 AM »

I'm well aware of kaizo. In fact I know a few cars that he has brought though. Hes got a real good service, and its 100% legit. I asked because I didnt wanna see a "the govt is trying to get my JDM evo!!!11!!" thread.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:45:25 AM »

That's not a bad price. Keep it clean and you'll make a profit off of it, IMO.

junkyard racer · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2009, 10:06:26 AM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on March 30, 2009, 08:45:25 AM

That's not a bad price. Keep it clean and you'll make a profit off of it, IMO.

Almost a price I don't believe. That's a $6k+ car in Okinawa, a non-TM edition and I never saw a TM edition. I think kaizo is around $8k. I'm sure this guy isnt working for free...they must have gotten a slammin deal on it at the auction.

TheMadScientist · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2009, 01:48:02 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on March 30, 2009, 08:45:25 AM

That's not a bad price. Keep it clean and you'll make a profit off of it, IMO.

I didn't think it was too bad at all. It's an EVO which is something I have wanted for a long time and this one is really unique for the states. So when I was lookin for an EVO 8 or 9 and came across this one it was a no brainer.

special ed · « **Reply #25 on:** March 30, 2009, 02:36:39 PM »

in just about a year, decent evos will be legal to import to canada.

brine04 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 30, 2009, 03:15:04 PM »

Quote from: special ed on March 30, 2009, 02:36:39 PM

in just about a year, decent evos will be legal to import to canada.

Yup I want one but can't justify the coin for a 15 year old car with the steering wheel on the gay side.

Urban Indian · « **Reply #27 on:** March 30, 2009, 03:19:19 PM »

I want Rachel to get an EVO/Subie and she wants the same. Except its hard to find a 04 for less than 25k that doesnt have a "I was a JDM rallycar for my owner" look.

found some imprezzas for around $15k but anything more was too rich for my blood

special ed · « **Reply #28 on:** March 30, 2009, 06:11:34 PM »

Quote from: brine04 on March 30, 2009, 03:15:04 PM

Quote from: special ed on March 30, 2009, 02:36:39 PM
in just about a year, decent evos will be legal to import to canada.
Yup I want one but can't justify the coin for a 15 year old car with the steering wheel on the gay side.

active yaw control. i really don't understand it that well. but to have an evo that can't be replicated by swapping a dsm drivetrain into a mirage will be sick.

did you hear about the new mexico importation laws to canada? meaning we can get audi S3s and the new/old beetles.

brine04 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 30, 2009, 06:23:19 PM »

Quote from: Urban Indian on March 30, 2009, 03:19:19 PM

I want Rachel to get an EVO/Subie and she wants the same. Except its hard to find a 04 for less than 25k that doesnt have a "I was a JDM rallycar for my owner" look.

found some imprezzas for around $15k but anything more was too rich for my blood

You can find bugeye wrx in the states for well under 10g.

Quote from: special ed on March 30, 2009, 06:11:34 PM

Quote from: brine04 on March 30, 2009, 03:15:04 PM
Quote from: special ed on March 30, 2009, 02:36:39 PM
in just about a year, decent evos will be legal to import to canada.
Yup I want one but can't justify the coin for a 15 year old car with the steering wheel on the gay side.

active yaw control. i really don't understand it that well. but to have an evo that can't be replicated by swapping a dsm drivetrain into a mirage will be sick.

did you hear about the new mexico importation laws to canada? meaning we can get audi S3s and the new/old beetles.

No i haven't heard about this yet.

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