GsxLex's New Ride

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gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · Jul 10, 2007

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After losing my Red car (see the other GSX-Lex's ride), I tried to rebuild another DSM. Soon after aquiring one, I came to the conclusion that I'd only be trying to recreate what I already had with my original car. I decided to try something different yet keep it within the DSM family (or distant cousin

). I picked a 2005 Apex Silver Evo VIII SSL from a good friend of mine, who is to involved in his DSM project to keep this Evo (those of you that know who I'm talking about, understand what I mean).

It is currently stock and will only be modified to perfom in track type racing (ie NASA/SCCA events); so don't hold your breath for a turbo swap any time soon. I've always wanted to road race, and this car will give me a good starting platform.

Enjoy the Pics.....

-Lex

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gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · #21 · Sep 11, 2007

Updated wing,tails and brakes:

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1762257

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16G_tsi_awd

· #22 · Sep 15, 2007

Holy shit! I just relized your evo is in the same exact spot that your GSX was sitting when I first joined. I have nightmares of my talon getting stole now. When I was first started getting into your DSM's your car motivated me to get it to the point that it is at now. Even now actually.

Thank you GSX-LEX!

You should slightly modify the drivetrain.

I was gonna say. Modify the engine. But.... You know what that means...

Ha Ha. LOL

gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · #23 · Oct 14, 2007

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16G_tsi_awd said:
Thank you GSX-LEX!

Thank you for caring. I love this sport, and I love to know that there are people as enthusiastic about this as me!

Update: Here are some pics I took yesterday:
More pictures, including a writeup can be found on my website, www.ziptiebandit.com

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BigBoostDSM

· #24 · Oct 20, 2007

Digging that spoiler (lip?) man

Stoicalpear

· #25 · Oct 20, 2007

At first I wasnt sure about the spoiler, now im thinking its starting to grow on me... Very nice. :banana:

updoc21

· #26 · Oct 24, 2007

I have a 272 intake cam Ill trade ya for some tuning time =)

pm me if you likely, and its Bill K btw since Im never on this board

klapp

· #27 · Oct 24, 2007

That ride is sick!!! I want it. Can't wait 'till I can afford one. Maybe someday........:banana:

CalypsoGST

· #28 · Nov 3, 2007

I Love It .....One Day Boss, One Day!!!

JuanG

· #29 · Nov 3, 2007

HIDDEN_SUN_GST said:
Yeah I stopped going there a long time ago! It just got way to hot. Cops pulling you over for no reason, People wanting to race right there on the pike.
I guess you could say I out grew that place.

Wait the same Target near the Sports Authority, Old Navy in Rockville? I remember they had meets there on Saturdays. I used to go there every now now and then. After some time it stopped:dunno: . I guess it did become to hot.....

Matt325

· #30 · Feb 10, 2008

Nice looking evo

gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · #31 · Feb 10, 2008

Man I gotta update this thread, with some JDM goodies I've received.

maximum9898

· #32 · Feb 21, 2008

I am diggin the black rims on that color, i like both spoilers on there i think i like the stock one better tho.

gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · #33 · Mar 4, 2008

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I just over hauled Ziptiebandit.com and added a bunch of pics.
Here is a sampler....

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gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · #34 · Aug 25, 2008

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I don't think I've put these pics up yet...... Some are form recent AutoX while others were taken form my trip to Lynchburg. VA.
Let me know what you think.

In lynchburg..........

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Got Insulin?

· #35 · Aug 25, 2008

That new spoiler is hawt, Alex.

ApexImprt2nR

· #36 · Aug 25, 2008

Nice. I love that rear trunk lip in CF.

Don Boosted

· #37 · Aug 25, 2008

Then bottom pictures are really great. How'd you do in the AutoX? You getting any good? It's gotta be a blast...

gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · #38 · Aug 25, 2008

My clutch is on it's last leg (read: any day now, I'm going to be stranded on the side of the road). I have a clutch and Flywheel ready to go in, but the shop that I moonlighted at closed, so I really don't have the space to do the work.

AutoXing is tons of fun. It's much harder than it looks. I have some turning experience, as I have done driving clinics before, but those were in Miatas and other cars of similar size. The Evo is a totally different boat. Don't get me wrong, I still beat the pants out of alot of cars that day, but upon watching the vids, I totally looked like a noob (which I am sort of).

gSx-LeX

Discussion Starter · #39 · Aug 25, 2008

ApexImprt2nR said:
Nice. I love that rear trunk lip in CF.

It was a tough decision for me, I wanted to stay off the police radar as much as possible, so I decided to keep the CF to a minimum (front lip only). I swapped the the headlights and taillights for a set of JDM VIII MR ones, so she looks much nicer.

Black 95 TSI

· #40 · Aug 27, 2008

gSx-LeX said:
My clutch is on it's last leg (read: any day now, I'm going to be stranded on the side of the road). I have a clutch and Flywheel ready to go in, but the shop that I moonlighted at closed, so I really don't have the space to do the work.

Give me a call and lets do your clutch! I think I can get it in on a Saturday at the shop and we can do it. But I get to test drive it after we get it done.

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