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jamie wrote:Theres a black E46 M3 Convertible/hardtop on Manxads for £6,995. Seems very reasonably priced!!!

Thanks its my friends I think I'd prefer an evo if I'm honest ain't had one yet

I dont suppose anyone knows what sort of money id be looking to get an Evo 8 MR do they obviously more than 7k but how much rougly? Also is there many over here?

There's a handful dotted around. Probably need to up the budget to around £9k.

Not interested in Taggart's Silver 8 then? It's actually better spec than an MR and a lot quicker.

VR6 wrote:There's a handful dotted around. Probably need to up the budget to around £9k.

Not interested in Taggart's Silver 8 then? It's actually better spec than an MR and a lot quicker.

thanks that aint too bad then ill see what i can find then only about a grand short now then lol
yeah i might have a look at his ideally i want a uk car tho :/

£9k would be one of the lower spec 300 models. The 340's (which I have) seem to be holding quite well around £11 - 12k mark.

What's the advantage of a UK car? Aren't they clamping down on UK registered cars being run by IOM residents?

VR6 wrote:£9k would be one of the lower spec 300 models. The 340's (which I have) seem to be holding quite well around £11 - 12k mark.

What's the advantage of a UK car? Aren't they clamping down on UK registered cars being run by IOM residents?

oh right okay ill just see what comes along that i can afford at the time really is there much in the 300,320,340?
sorry i dont mean uk car i mean uk spec not jap import

Ah ok gotcha. To be honest, the main downside of Jap imports is usually a) lower spec b) lack of underseal c) insurance. From what I know, Taggart's is fine on all 3 points.

It's a bit long but it's pretty comprehensive ... (all from memory of course!!)

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Evo VIII (Chasis number CT9A 020 XXXX for JDM/FQ models)

UK Models

Evo VIII 260
• 2 cats (1 in down pipe, 1 in "normal" position)
• 5 speed gear box
• 9.8T housing (some with single flapper wastegate)
• Slightly modified Evo VII ECU (four plug)
• Euro Style Recaro interior c/w rear adjustable headrests - Leather / Suede option at cost
• Non-folding electric wing mirrors
• 8 MR pistons & head gasket
• No rear wash jet/wiper
• Small spoiler with brake light incorporated
• No SAS
• UK style Number Plates
• Integrated Fog lamp in rear light cluster
• Single Din dash
• Kenwood 6 speaker stereo system
• Large Battery
• Bridgestone Potenza tyres
• Non HID Headlights
• 3x3 ISOfixPoint Rear Seat Belts
• 17 digit chassis number on a plate riveted to the dash

Evo VIII FQ 300 – as 260 plus:
• Upgraded blue/black interior inc. narrower seats
• HKS Superdrager catback with HKS downpipe exhaust
• 3 Plug ECU
• Secondary Air System (SAS)
• More aggressive cams
• Folding electric mirrors
• Double Din stereo slot
• Climate Control
• Fog light in bumper
• Japanese-style front number plate holder
• Only one catalytic converter
• HKS Hardpipe kit
• HKS panel filter
• 6 speed gear box
• Yokohama Advan A046 tyres
• Rear brake light in windscreen
• Larger carbon spoiler (body colour paint on outer uprights)



Evo VIII FQ 330 – As VIII FQ 300 plus:
•upgraded black alcantara/leather interior
•piggy back ecu
•restrictor in pipe connected to wastegate actuator
•smartnav

Import models

Evo VIII GSR – As UK VIII FQ 300 less:
• HKS Superdrager exhaust
• Foglight in bumper
• FQ Badges
• HKS Hardpipe kit

Evo VIII RS – As Evo VIII GSR plus:
• 5 speed box
• Stronger rear diff (non S-AYC)
less:
• Air Con
• Alloy wheels
• Recaro seats
• Electric windows

GSR deleted items available as optional extras.



Evo VIII MR (Chasis number CT9A 030 XXXX)

UK Models

Evo VIII MR FQ 300 – As VIII FQ 300 plus:
•10.5T (single flap) housing
•upgraded cams
•MR seats & door cards
•carbon effect dash inserts
•dark brushed steel steering wheel
•Bilstein shock absorbers
•aluminium used in roof & side door beams
•Team Dynamic (gunmetal) alloys
•black backing to front & rear lights
•13 row oil cooler
•twin boost solonoid
•optimisation and reinforcement of the oil channels in the pistons
•uprated 5-ply head gasket
•added tension in piston rings, v shaped groove in second land of pistons
•reduced weight S-AYC diff (alu casing), higher strength hypoid gears, operates even when ABS is activated.

Does not have:
•HKS Superdrager exhaust

Available in gunmetal grey, not available in black, yellow or blue.

Evo VIII MR FQ 320 – As VIII MR FQ 300 plus:
• HKS Superdrager exhaust
• HKS panel filter
• HKS hardpipe kit

Evo VIII MR FQ 340 – As VIII MR FQ 320, plus:
• Piggy back ECU
• Black leather/alcantara interior
• Optional smartnav

Evo VIII MR FQ 400 – As VIII MR FQ 320, plus:
• Forged engine
• Limited edition of 100 Custom built Garrett GT Dual Ball bearing turbocharger
• Owen Developments custom manufactured cast s/s
exhaust manifold & elbow
• Omega forged pistons
• HKS forged con rods
• HKS 680cc injectors
• Zytec ITP116 high pressure fuel pump
• HKS 1.6mm steel head gasket
• Motec M800 OEM ECU
• HKS iridium spark plugs
• Jan Speed High Flow Sports Cat
• Alcon 240mm high clamp mode, HD
clutch with Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centered drive
plate
• HKS High Strength Head & Big End Bolts
• Alcon Mono6 Brake Kit with Monobloc 6 pot road caliper &
343mm curved vein disc, aluminium bell,
Ferodo DS2500 pads
• Ralliart carbon effect, electric Aero Mirrors
• Carbon fibre front lip
• Carbon fibre rear vortex generator
• PIAA High Performance light & wiper upgrade
• Half leather and FQ400 Logo in Seats optional extra
• Gloss black Team Dynamics lightweight alloy wheels

Import models

Evo VIII MR – As Evo VIII GSR plus:
• 10.5T (single flap) housing
• Upgraded intake cam
• Modified pistons
• MR interior
• Bilstein shock absorbers
• Aluminium roof
• BBS alloys
• Black backing to front & rear lights
• Available in gunmetal grey, not available in black, yellow or blue.


Evo VIII MR RS (5 speed) – As Evo VIII MR plus:
• 5 speed box (6 speed optional)
• Stronger rear diff (non S-AYC)
• Silver backed lights
less:

• Uprated intake cam
• 10.5T hotside
• 5 ply headgasket
• Modified pistons
• Air Con
• Alloy wheels
• Recaro seats
• Electric windows

GSR deleted items available as optional extras.

VR6 wrote:Ah ok gotcha. To be honest, the main downside of Jap imports is usually a) lower spec b) lack of underseal c) insurance. From what I know, Taggart's is fine on all 3 points.

It's a bit long but it's pretty comprehensive ... (all from memory of course!!)

thanks for that its really handy the main thing putting me off one is more the lack of history with them i.e. before they were imported to the uk as everyone says you need fully history with an evo

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