Nic's Mitsubishi Evolution 9

[VS 5.0]

Not in that car you want be.....not physically anyway.

 

[frogsta]

Really ? I thought you were being sarcastic when you first questioned it.

I noticed you liked it but didn't respond to him haha

 

[Nic92]

Finally a filter cover.

 

[Nic92]

Update time, not sure if anyone on here since the last time I posted. I have rarely driven it but I have recently done some stuff.

Firstly, I changed the radio because I wanted an android to run the Torque app and a few other things. Oh yeah that reminds me, I need to ask them if they can have an option to change the mph to km/h and Fahrenheit to Celsius, it's a little iffy but.

Headlight upgrade to LED which is currently on pause because Phillips website told me 9005 and 9006 which is actually H1 & HB3 -.-. Oh and front brace.

Carbon rear roof fins. I was worried about this one because I don't like alot of carbon on the car. But I think it matches with the spoiler. I really would like to get carbon front lip too.

Rear Strut Brace

Hopefully I can have it on the track by the end of this year.

 

[Nic92]

Update time. Alot has happened.

I went to the power cruise last year (I've never been). I had a blast.

Little preview here

Then came the stereo

Then a bit of performance

As it currently sits. I've added genuine weather shields and rear window sunshade because I started driving it to work everyday which lasted about 6 months.

I am currently undergoing brake and wheel/tyre upgrades

Here are the Power and Stereo mods.

Power Mods:

Tomei 3" Full exhaust With Cat Delete
Injen full intake kit With Blow Off
HKS 274 278 Cams
Tomei Adjustable Cam Gear
Kelford Valve Springs
Sinco Exhaust Manifold Ceramic Coated
GT Pumps 712 Turbo
Plazmaman Intercooler
Walbro 255 fuel Pump
Bosch 1000cc Injectors

Stereo:
Head Unit: Kenwood DDX9017DABS
Dash Cam: Kenwood DRV-N520
Subwoofer: Rockford Fosgate Punch P2D4 10"
Amplifier Rockford Fosgate Punch P400X1
Amplifier: Rockford Fosgate Punch P400x4
Speakers: DLS Ultimate Nobelium 6.2 (Ran active through head unit)

So i'm back to driving it once a week if i'm lucky and loving it.

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[Nic92]

Some updates (wow 3 years later)

Just been trying to keep it clean. It has been in and out of the shop the last couple years. Long story short, it has a fully built 2.3L and blew 4th gear on the dyno. So now it has a built gearbox (stronger 3rd 4th and 5th gears) Still kept it stock frame, upgraded turbo. Makes 400kw atw. I kept the standard look for the street.

I have a set of 18" wheels for it (BBS Forged) which I've had the past 12 months or so. I want to do coil overs (electronically controlled), possibly big brake kit (6pot front) and some good tyres for the 18's 255 wide. It has cheap Nexens 10 years old on it. I've done a few roll racing events, Powercruise etc. I've yet to do a track day.

 

[Nic92]

So the built 6sp lasted umm 1 month. So it was time to do the all mighty 5sp conversion. Luckily they let me do it at work. I didn't want to do all that at home on the floor.

So Lots of upgrades as well, including, Exedy Twin plate Clutch, all new engine/gearbox mounts. I have new shockworks Coilovers to put in.

 

[Deuce]

Does the 5spd have a stronger gearset then the 6spd?
With more power you probably don't require as many gears anyway.

 

[Nic92]

Does the 5spd have a stronger gearset then the 6spd?
With more power you probably don't require as many gears anyway.

They say the 5 speed has less moving parts inside the box which makes them "stronger" but people still break them, if I drive like an idiot, I would probably break it too haha.

 

[Deuce]

They say the 5 speed has less moving parts inside the box which makes them "stronger" but people still break them, if I drive like an idiot, I would probably break it too haha.

I imagine the physical space available in the engine bay is the same, so 1 less gearset means wider teeth on the remainder.

You would see it if you opened them up. Probably easier to Google it though (I might do that now)