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[GUIDE] Change Climate Control Backlight Color

August 18th, 2009

Not feelin’ the color of the stock climate control back lights? Change them up with the color of your choice! Whether it be red to match the dash or to add something unique to your interior, this guide will show you how to easily change the color.

[GUIDE] Replace Cabin Air Filter

August 5th, 2009

The service manual suggests replacing the cabin air filter at every service interval. It’s especially important for all you 2003 Evo VIII owners since your cars didn’t even have a filter installed from the factory. With a new filter you will notice better smelling air and less dust/pollen in the cabin.

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[GUIDE] Steering Wheel Removal

June 30th, 2009

This guide will show you how to remove the steering wheel and air bag from your Evo VIII or IX.

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[GUIDE] Dynamat Your Doors

June 29th, 2009

Whether you’re going for better sound quality or just a quieter ride, this guide will show you how to install Dynamat your doors using the Dynamat Extreme Door Kit.

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[GUIDE] Front Rotors

May 8th, 2009

Is it time to upgrade those old or stock rotors? This guide will show you how to replace the front rotors.

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[VIDEO] Evo VIII Camshaft

May 8th, 2009

Part 1

Part 2

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[VIDEO] Coilovers

May 8th, 2009

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[GUIDE] Fender Cutting

May 7th, 2009

Over the years I’ve gotten lots of PM’s about fender cutting as I think it is easier and better than rolling. I did my rears a while back. I got new wheels and just did the fronts – so here’s the play-by-play.

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[GUIDE] Boost Gauge

May 5th, 2009

This write up covers the installation of a Defi Turbo gauge and will be similar for all electronic and mechanical boost gauges alike. Depending on the brand and gauge type (electronic/mechanical), the difference will be how the connection is made from the pressure source to the gauge itself. Mechanical boost gauges utilize a simple vacuum or nylon hose to connect the gauge directly to the intake manifold. For electronic gauges, a pressure sensor is connected to the intake manifold and a harness connects it to the gauge. The reference source connection can be made in an identical fashion for either type.

What we really concentrate on here, and for all the gauge installs, is the connection of the gauge to the engine to obtain readings. The actual installation of the gauge in the cabin will depend on your own sense of aesthetics and ergonomics. There a growing number of aftermarket options for gauge mounting, so check them out in the Pods section of our catalog.

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[GUIDE] Turbo Timer

May 5th, 2009

With a plug-n-play harness, installing a turbo timer on an Evo 8 is fairly simple, but we get many questions on it regardless. For this article, we will be installing a GReddy turbo timer using the GReddy harness for the Evos.

Note that most turbo timers use the same harness connection, so a GReddy turbo timer harness will work on HKS and Apex timers and vice versa. The most notable difference between harness brands will be any extra wires for auxiliary purposes.

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