Re: 2008 Lancer CJ VRX - Build thread
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 6:04 pm
Hi Guys,
Long time no see...
Thought I'd keep some light to the thread, without getting too much into hypothetics ofc. Car is still driving well everyday (not that I drive it many places now).
In terms of the build progress its a patchy situation so to speak. I still haven't gotten home to install the
- Whiteline Sway Bar kit
- Double din Head-unit + wiring etc.
which I am still keen to get both as they are probably the most important (I haven't had radio for 6 months hahah). Although for sometime I have pondered wrapping up everything prematurely and just saving for a new car... I have had the car for well over 5 years now, enjoyed all the fun with it, as well as learning everything I could from experience and you guys. But I know deep down pursuing more modifications to add to it, I will eventually just want to drive something different even if I still love the car. (first car after all lol)
So I spose all I am saying is: I'm at a bit of a crossroads which means I'll either keep buying parts but just less parts then before/less expensive and save the rest, or I will just do the last two mods up top and let the car be. I am leaning towards buying a few more parts still like Vland headlights and maybe tune it still by merlin. But I have pretty much scrapped the idea of any expensive rims etc that I was going to do and I even tallied up getting proper Evo x front and rear bumpers and get them sprayed etc. But I realised it goes against what I wanted in the beginning, which was to not make it too much into an Evo. So it just propagates onto a never ending spiral (which I am sure EVERYONE on this thread knows lol) but a never ending spiral on a platform that won't go great leaps is just not exactly what I want to do anymore especially because I am off my P's now anyways - that's a big instigator.
If I could keep both cars I honestly would, but I don't think I can wait that long to achieve that goal (first house time next year!). Still love my car more then ever, don't regret anything done to it and love sharing to you guys that just appreciate a young lad in the workshop. Just not sure I want to travel to the end of the road anymore as much as I did start of last year!
Not going anywhere for now, but my mind is semi made up already it just won't be put in action for some time yet. Honestly not sure how much my car is worth too actually. You guys might know because you have followed me through this lol. I have seen stock lancers with more km's then mine for around 10k so I think its worth probably atleast that.. but idk, I would have to sell to someone who wants an edgy lancer.
In terms of other cars I am looking at - 350z coupes, 300zx, Mitsubishi GTO's, MR2s etc. I also love older RX7's haha but yeah thats a pipe dream I think. Some of those mechanically are difficult for everyday vehicles, but I don't really want an "everyday" vehicle again anyway..
One thing I will miss when it finally goes is the sub. A lot of cars don't come with subs hahaha.
Long live the lancer,
Avenir.
Long time no see...
Thought I'd keep some light to the thread, without getting too much into hypothetics ofc. Car is still driving well everyday (not that I drive it many places now).
In terms of the build progress its a patchy situation so to speak. I still haven't gotten home to install the
- Whiteline Sway Bar kit
- Double din Head-unit + wiring etc.
which I am still keen to get both as they are probably the most important (I haven't had radio for 6 months hahah). Although for sometime I have pondered wrapping up everything prematurely and just saving for a new car... I have had the car for well over 5 years now, enjoyed all the fun with it, as well as learning everything I could from experience and you guys. But I know deep down pursuing more modifications to add to it, I will eventually just want to drive something different even if I still love the car. (first car after all lol)
So I spose all I am saying is: I'm at a bit of a crossroads which means I'll either keep buying parts but just less parts then before/less expensive and save the rest, or I will just do the last two mods up top and let the car be. I am leaning towards buying a few more parts still like Vland headlights and maybe tune it still by merlin. But I have pretty much scrapped the idea of any expensive rims etc that I was going to do and I even tallied up getting proper Evo x front and rear bumpers and get them sprayed etc. But I realised it goes against what I wanted in the beginning, which was to not make it too much into an Evo. So it just propagates onto a never ending spiral (which I am sure EVERYONE on this thread knows lol) but a never ending spiral on a platform that won't go great leaps is just not exactly what I want to do anymore especially because I am off my P's now anyways - that's a big instigator.
If I could keep both cars I honestly would, but I don't think I can wait that long to achieve that goal (first house time next year!). Still love my car more then ever, don't regret anything done to it and love sharing to you guys that just appreciate a young lad in the workshop. Just not sure I want to travel to the end of the road anymore as much as I did start of last year!
Not going anywhere for now, but my mind is semi made up already it just won't be put in action for some time yet. Honestly not sure how much my car is worth too actually. You guys might know because you have followed me through this lol. I have seen stock lancers with more km's then mine for around 10k so I think its worth probably atleast that.. but idk, I would have to sell to someone who wants an edgy lancer.
In terms of other cars I am looking at - 350z coupes, 300zx, Mitsubishi GTO's, MR2s etc. I also love older RX7's haha but yeah thats a pipe dream I think. Some of those mechanically are difficult for everyday vehicles, but I don't really want an "everyday" vehicle again anyway..
One thing I will miss when it finally goes is the sub. A lot of cars don't come with subs hahaha.
Long live the lancer,
Avenir.