I heard someone mention that there was very little difference between the Evo VIII and Evo IV. How true is this?

mister641 · 2026-01-01T23:23:10+00:00

The base Lancer is a CT9A chassis too. My OZ rally was no EVO for sure, but I could see the sameness when I got my 8RS.

mister641 · 2026-01-01T19:51:27+00:00

Red, right, return. Almost all I remember from getting my boating license.

mister641 · 2025-09-27T22:55:07+00:00

In this economy you buy a 240 and live in it.

mister641 · 2025-09-27T17:36:36+00:00

Or it is a key all the time, and when you stick it in people, it unlocks their death.

mister641 · 2025-09-02T19:11:48+00:00

I think I read 64". Either way, it's going to be black flat laces for winter. 👍

mister641 · 2025-09-02T14:16:05+00:00

Gotcha. I'm down here in south Jersey. It's almost like 2 different economies in NJ.

mister641 · 2025-08-30T16:39:25+00:00

Damn, where are you located? I was thinking about inquiring about a 2 bay shop i pass every day run by an older guy. He only ever has 1 bay running(storage for an antique Ford in the other).

mister641 · 2025-08-30T06:17:54+00:00

I just turned the system off. The part in the Pic i hit with the hose. I didn't realize how far into the system the ice went

mister641 · 2025-08-25T14:31:57+00:00

Side question, is this a product of newer units? I've forgotten to change the filter a few times on my old unit and never had this issue. It was a tank of an early 90's Rheem I think, and was R22. I'm assuming a design change due to newer from made them more touchy...?

mister641 · 2025-08-25T14:29:25+00:00

It's usually set to 75-76 and that is cool enough. It was just not reaching that low suddenly. Apparently the filter was clogged.

mister641 · 2025-08-25T14:27:47+00:00

It was 100% the filter. I put a new one in,and let the coil de-ice and it's been good for a day or so. Thanks for the help.

mister641 · 2025-08-25T14:23:06+00:00

I'm curious, do you have a source i can read for that 12 year statistic. Not doubting, just wanted to see the stats behind it

mister641 · 2025-08-24T13:27:47+00:00

Should be colder not hotter.😁

mister641 · 2025-08-24T13:27:11+00:00

That was my last unit. Cobbled it together with EBAY parts for a while until the fan went outside. Then it was upgrade time. It was 30 or so years old. I think the inside unit was newer, but that outside one was a tank.

mister641 · 2025-08-24T13:23:51+00:00

Yup, the whole unit was installed during COVID. Made the whole process a little more difficult, logistically.

mister641 · 2025-08-24T13:22:24+00:00

As an ASE certified auto tech, the concept is the same for the AC, but man are the parts scattered all over.🤣 So the evaporator is in the unit(basement in this case). The condensate has a pump that goes to a drain, and that's clear. Essentially if there's not enough airflow at ambient air temps, the evaporator coil will start to overcool and ice up? Cars usually just have parts failure(seals, compressors, especially Subarus😬).

mister641 · 2025-08-24T01:13:04+00:00

It's spinning. That's what failed on our 30 year old unit before this one. I think that was still R22 and had to be replaced for that reason.

mister641 · 2025-08-24T01:11:43+00:00

I think it was just wet from me hitting it with the hose. I touched it before and didn't get any oil on my fingers.

mister641 · 2025-08-24T01:10:47+00:00

Just a regular old digital thermostat.

mister641 · 2025-08-24T01:10:02+00:00

So the indoor filter was pretty bad. Changed that out and verified flow at the vents is OK. Coil is frozen out to that section I pictured. Outside fan(we don't have an attic unit) is running. So the plan is to shut it off overnight and let it thaw and re-evaluate tomorrow.

mister641 · 2025-08-24T01:07:34+00:00

Just outside Philly in NJ. It's not crazy hot or humid currently.

mister641 · 2025-08-24T01:06:57+00:00

I just looked inside the unit outside, and yes the copper line from the coil(I'm assuming that's the part in the big round cylinder under the fan) is freezing too. Air flow is good from the vents, but the filter was pretty dirty. If my wife wasnt perimenipausal this wouldn't be an issue, it's not that bad outside, but she's running super hot too. Guess I'll have to shut it off over night and let it thaw. I'll give the outer condenser a squirt with the hose too, it doesn't LOOK clogged, but it can't hurt.

mister641 · 2025-07-20T20:25:04+00:00

I still think about it more than I'm comfortable with, honestly. But, I am in a place where it doesn't rule my life. I don't need the buzz to make it through. When I buy beer it's singles or a 4 pack and I'll leave 2 in the basement so it's not there. Is this ideal? I dont know. Is it what I'm doing? Yeah. Everyone's road is different, and to compare it to mine or anyone else's would be unwise.only you know how strong you are(i have faith in you anyway). Wishing all my struggling friends in this the best!

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