Heh they do break from time to time. Just like any tuner car I guess

tuned?
I'm assuming so, otherwise there is no way surely you would just take a blown motor on the chin...
Hell, Evo X owners are getting motors under warranty all the time.

I'll be in your fine state on the 2nd May also ... but somewhat attached to a dyno all day otherwise I was going to bring my car down on the boat
And kinda at the other end of Tassie!

not normal on both counts.... definitely let dealer know about it and make sure it gets logged against the VIN *just incase* something bad happens down the track

yeah basically 4 (well 4.5k with new fluid) for drive in drive out dodsons
and 6.5k including the mechatronic

still scary expensive though!

I was hoping to get some seriously cheap end of model deals this year... after all they are flogging a 6-7 year old car now when all the competition has new models on the showroom floor.

It has been done a few times now and it is a pain in the bottom. but yes, you can do it. it would be cheaper to get a complete overhaul of the sst though. brand new mechatronic unit $2200. brand new OEm clutchpacks under 2k ... or really good Dodson clubmans for 2600. You basically have a completely...

ha ok
the cable costs a few bucks from any computer/camera/electronics store

^^ yep that is correct. nothing at all fancy about the usb cable

Seb - drop a line to tactrix - they DO fix them when that happens, as it happens quite frequently. you will need to pay for shipping there and back but if you don't need one urgently I would do that. I suspect they don't "fix" them but just send new ones out. I am sure they cost about $5 f...

they are ~AUD$200 delivered new aren't they? I haven't purchased one for years. so half price for something that has been used a handful of times seems pretty fair to me. I know that aussie vendors sell new ones upwards of $250! If they are worth less than that I will just keep it for a spare and gi...

I have 3.... I can send you one. a mate just sold his evo and asked me to sell it for him - let me just verify that it works, I am sure he would be happy with 100 or so for it


what broke on yours?

yeah I think I will just go with metal pulleys and a gates belt to be sure. for the NA or stock-ish cars this recall is a good idea though IMO

I suggest a breeding program



I'm coming down to Hobart next year for a tuning day it looks like. Maybe we can try and drum up a mini-meet of sorts and get some of the evo X guys involved

yes will be good to know if they replace pulleys or just the belt itself.
and if pulleys are replaced, is it just plastic again!