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I think I'm just going to stick with the stage III+ over the EVO.

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Old 04-09-2004, 09:34 AM
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Default I think I'm just going to stick with the stage III+ over the EVO.

Now, knowing APR's timing issues, do you think it would be a better idea to just go stage III now, and then upgrade to stage III+ when it finally comes available and is tested for a bit? I know monetarily it's not such a sweet deal to buy the stage III, then upgrade, but if I'm going to do this, I would not mind getting it underway. While APR said the + was a few months out at the BBQ, I'm more inclined to believe it's more like a year out. Any advice here?
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Default I'd wait. The install is a PITA, so save yourself the hassle, or the cash if you're thinking of

paying a shop to do it. Of course, that said, it is easier the second time around The biggest reason to wait: those in the know suggested that the price of the 3+ for transverse cars would be only ~$500 more than the current 3, but the upgrade for long cars will be in the $2000 range.
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Default Are you Drive by Wire?

The Non-DBW kit is 6 months out according to APR.
I made the decision to go with the Stage III now - At least that way if the thrill wears off I can go Stage III+
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Yep, 01.5
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LOL.....6 months...yeah right
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Default it'll take you 6 months to get delivery of a Stage III nevermind the +

EVO oWnZ Stage III+


Heck, the + is a few months off, then with their superior part making and part stocking skills, and the amt of kit queens with endless cash wanting to upgrade...

you won't have one for another year...year and half.
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Default Cool - Then you won't have as long to wait

It would be cheaper in the long run as mentioned by BigDog below - I had heard the same, that the 3+ kit is going to be about 5K
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Default Just quoting them - I tripled the time like I do for my IT Estimates

In the end what I think X 3 is usually the time it takes to complete a project.

Part of the reason I decided to go with the Stage III.
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If you were nDBW, I'd say wait, but since you are: go with the Evo and have fun.
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Default Yeah I dont think so.....

Seeing as they have a 3+ kit on a DBW car and dont even have access to a nDBW car, I've offered mine, I find it unlikly.


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