Author Topic: My 2004 Mitsubishi Evo 8MR (Read 1600 times)

dingo · « **on:** 31-Dec-2007, 10:20:53 »

Most of you know the car already so I won't go into too much detail about what has been done to it in the past - but its an imported (i.e. was never sold officially outside Japan) VIII MR meaning a little less weight and slightly more power than the Aussie version.

Mods so far (bold are things Ive done since last update)

Trust PE2 cat back
Tomei front/dump pipe
Bosch 044 fuel pump
Verso tune
306hp/430Nm atw (not engine)

18x9 +29 gunmetal Advan RS with 245/40/18 tyres
Do-luck carbon fibre front lip
Lowered on RSR springs

Maitland Performance half-cage - removed rear seats
Sabelt 4pt harness
Endless CC-X front pads, Ferodo DS2500 rear

Plans:

Tein Monoflex coilovers coming very soon, plus new set of RE55's semi slick tyres
Turbo upgrade - HKS3037 being number 1 option
Cosworth 2.2L build if things go to plan

I've done a fair bit of track work with it (see last 3 pics) and loving it, very hard to get something faster than a well modified Evo around a track unless you go and spend BIG money. Definately keeps the more expensive cars on their toes.

TT · « **Reply #1 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 10:22:48 »

Even if we know the car already, it still look like bloody cold ice!!! Absolutely brillant. Keep us up to date with your future plans!

gis · « **Reply #2 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 12:24:48 »

i love this car,it rocks!!!!

what event was that mate with the glowing brakes and flaming exhaust?

yeckmohr · « **Reply #3 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 12:35:59 »

I didn't know your car, it's beautyful - good job - great.

danidmas · « **Reply #4 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 13:26:06 »

You removed the back seats!!!

I remember when you were deciding about getting a new car, you liked the Elise but said it was a bit unpractical as a daily car... and now that you had a nice 4-door saloon, you've turned it into a 2-seater sports car!!

since this is evolving more and more into a track car... do you have another car as a daily drive??

Anyway, I have to say that yours is one of the coolest Lancers I've seen so far, with those wheels and the rollcage it looks just so awesome now!! And the pics in the dark with the flames and the glowing brakes... WOHAA!!

Keep us updated with future mods dude!!

mrmojo77 · « **Reply #5 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 13:49:15 »

I love the color, a very good choise for Evo. Car looks stunning!

Did you import it by yourself?

MartinR · « **Reply #6 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 13:50:14 »

Whoa. You've turned it into a real beast. With that rollcage in the back, it's like a rally car for the road.

Not as practical anymore though. Was it a tough decision to make?

MIHALS · « **Reply #7 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 17:52:25 »

awesome car on awesome pictures!!!

nice to see your baby getting new and new EVOlution, congrats!
as dani says, this is by far the best Mitsu I have ever seen!

more pics, please, more pics!!!

topgeartom · « **Reply #8 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 20:00:44 »

Awesome machine. Point to point theres very little else faster.

everso · « **Reply #9 on:** 31-Dec-2007, 20:38:25 »

looks great with the dark wheels...really aggressive.

i love the track day pic with the brakes lighting up...>ACE

dingo · « **Reply #10 on:** 01-Jan-2008, 05:23:25 »

Quote from: gis on 31-Dec-2007, 12:24:48

what event was that mate with the glowing brakes and flaming exhaust?

Just a monthly track night held at our main raceway (5km track, V8 Supercars race on it) - goes to about 11.30pm, great fun racing around under lights!

Quote from: danidmas on 31-Dec-2007, 13:26:06

I remember when you were deciding about getting a new car, you liked the Elise but said it was a bit unpractical as a daily car... and now that you had a nice 4-door saloon, you've turned it into a 2-seater sports car!! since this is evolving more and more into a track car... do you have another car as a daily drive??

Hehehe kinda ironic hey! This is my daily drive although I only live 1km from work so its not like I drive it that much during the week. I have my brothers Rav 4 to use if need be but I find it very hard to drive a car like that (slow and an auto).

Quote from: mrmojo77 on 31-Dec-2007, 13:49:15

Did you import it by yourself?

No, the previous (first) owner imported it thankfully - saved me alot of hassles and risk.

Quote from: insane on 31-Dec-2007, 13:50:14

Whoa. You've turned it into a real beast. With that rollcage in the back, it's like a rally car for the road. Not as practical anymore though. Was it a tough decision to make?

Not really, I don't often take more than one passenger anyway so no big loss for me. Plus I plan to keep this car for a long time and turn it into a hardcore racecar and eventually get something else for the street (new GTR would be nice).

spanky · « **Reply #11 on:** 01-Jan-2008, 06:05:39 »

Brakes and flame shots are awesome....

Anything new broke on the car from any track days yet?

DMF · « **Reply #12 on:** 01-Jan-2008, 20:26:20 »

It's been a while since the last time you posted about your Evo.. Looks like you were really busy within that time frame!

Nice idea with the half cage, keeping it somewhat more practical. Must be a lot more tail happy with out those rear seats too.

Schwalbe · « **Reply #13 on:** 01-Jan-2008, 22:13:18 »

I always liked Mitsubishi EVOs especially because of his racing philosophy very close to the rally like Audi in the 80' and the fact they are (turbocharged + AWD), but especially owing to the fact those Evos are not sold in Canada, they are thus mythical here. I very like your powerful red EVO 8 MR.

wackary · « **Reply #14 on:** 03-Jan-2008, 04:27:56 »

Love that EVO mate..shoulda, coulda, woulda... nearly bought a new EVO when i got my Subie, the Mitsu dealer was sold out and I had zero patience..

mrmojo77 · « **Reply #15 on:** 05-Jan-2008, 21:32:10 »

There's a similar red Evo IX at the dealers window here and it so tempts me. I tried to get a test drive in it last summer, but I didn't have the patience. I will not miss the next chance if there comes one.

Skaala · « **Reply #16 on:** 18-Jan-2008, 14:44:19 »

great looking car, love the colour of the wheels!

chest3r · « **Reply #17 on:** 19-Jan-2008, 00:08:31 »

Very nice car !!! It does look like a track car withou the rear seats.

Next change.... carbon fiber hood, to complete the japanese look !

MartinR · « **Reply #18 on:** 19-Jan-2008, 00:17:38 »

Quote from: chest3r on 19-Jan-2008, 00:08:31

Next change.... carbon fiber hood, to complete the japanese look !

I'd see the point in changing to a cf hood, especially as he has gone through some serious weight loss operations already.

However...I think it wouldn't look too good on it.

sentra_dude · « **Reply #19 on:** 20-Jan-2008, 17:37:47 »

What a fucking sweet ride dude! Great pics of the beast too, I really like those glowing brake disc ones. It must really fly with all these mods.