06-25-2009
|
#1
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Teh Dizzevo
It's time I started one of these threads. Parts have begun to pile up.
The car:
2003 Evo 8 GSR, Tarmac Black
Currently just over 87,000 miles
Millen Racing intake with Perrin filter
Buschur 3" turbo-back exhaust
Megan O2 housing
eBay FMIC
Joe P boost controller
Koyo radiator
Painted headlights
JDM tail lights
K-Sport coilovers
Whiteline rear swaybar
I've been running Rota Torque 17x8 wheels with 235/45/17 Dunlop Direzza Z1 (non-Star Spec) tires for just over a year now. With close to 20 autocrosses on them and a LOT of road miles they are at the end of their life. I wanted to get some more rubber touching the road so I ordered some 255/40/17 Kumho Ecsta XS tires.
The idea was to run these on the 17x8 wheels, but the more I read about doing so and seeing pictures of that the more I didn't like it. So, without wasting any time I was treated to these four boxes greeting me tonight.
Inside are these:
Enkei RPF1 in 17x9 +22 weighing 16 pounds a piece. I will need to raise the car slightly (it's beyond the point of being too low as is, the roll center is below the pavement surface), roll the rear fenders and run 10mm spacers and longer studs in front.
After being relatively successful in autocross with an underprepared car (racing against cars with R-compound tires and I had street tires), finishing 2nd and 3rd in the two points series I was in, I decided it's time to have fun with the car and not worry so much about competing. I looked at the modification paths that people like Kracka and Scheides have taken and began looking for parts.
Here's what I've gathered so far:
HKS 280 cams
Walbro 255 fuel pump
FIC 850cc injectors
Binary seat lowering brackets
These will all hopefully be installed in the coming weeks. Once completed I'll be heading off to get tuned and then decide where to go from there. I'm not interested in running E85, so after getting tuned I will see where I'm at and decide if I want to buy a methanol injection system. A different turbo could also happen, but whether I go for a Evo IX turbo or something like a BBK is still up in the air. I could also benefit from hard intercooler pipes, probably a higher quality intercooler and some port work on the manifolds and turbine housing.
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#2
|
Unsure resident asshole
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: MN
Drives: '92 Eagle TalonTSI w/many mods
Posts: 3,696
|
Re: My Evo
I LOVE those wheels..I am trying to get David into a set, 18's variation, in black, for his silver evo..I think it would look great...
__________________
Black 1GB Mafia #1
744AWHP/526TQ-Shootout mode
639.6AWHP/452TQ-DB's dyno
I wanna go fast.
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#3
|
R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
|
Re: My Evo
Nice mods, wheels, and tires Matt! I'm excited to hear what you think about those tires.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
|
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#4
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Saint Paul, MN.
Drives: E36
Posts: 2,269
|
Re: My Evo
Sounds like a fun little ride, digg the tire/rim combo. Ill take those Tarmac's off your hands real cheap
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#5
|
wants to be sideways...
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Winona Minnesota
Drives: Loud cars
Posts: 2,764
|
Re: My Evo
Nice! Those are my dream wheels, but in the 17X9 varient. What class were you in before? Where do you think you'll end up after these mods?
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D.
Leave the straight line highway dick wagging to the ricers and people who think they are good drivers.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 93GSX5SD
I'll second that. Its your car your choice. Enjoy your dsm experience.
|
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#6
|
Who has my man-card?
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Crystal MN
Drives: a red car
Posts: 2,162
|
Re: My Evo
Nice pickups! how long till your have the new wheels mounted up?
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#7
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: Silver '02 IS300, Blue '06 Suzuki SV1000
Posts: 5,293
|
Re: My Evo
Quote:
Originally Posted by 123abc
Nice! Those are my dream wheels, but in the 17X9 varient.
|
Those are 17x9. Sounds like the car will be pretty sweet! Good luck with it in AutoX.
__________________
'02 Lexus IS300
'06 Suzuki SV1000: Back on the road and ripping hard as ever!
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#8
|
wants to be sideways...
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Winona Minnesota
Drives: Loud cars
Posts: 2,764
|
Re: My Evo
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin_1G_Drummer
Those are 17x9. Sounds like the car will be pretty sweet! Good luck with it in AutoX.
|
My bad. lol So yeah, those are the wheels!
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D.
Leave the straight line highway dick wagging to the ricers and people who think they are good drivers.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 93GSX5SD
I'll second that. Its your car your choice. Enjoy your dsm experience.
|
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#9
|
flips McGee
|
Re: My Evo
WOOT! MattD's project thread!
Dizzle, maybe consider adding a LICP to this round of mods. Pretty cheap ($125) and will help you be solidly over that 300whp mark. Then again, you 'might as well' do a ported exhaust manifold and about 10 other things too so.....do what ya want I like!
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#10
|
R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
|
Re: My Evo
Quote:
Originally Posted by 123abc
Nice! Those are my dream wheels, but in the 17X9 varient. What class were you in before? Where do you think you'll end up after these mods?
|
The cams will put him into SM.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
|
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#11
|
'2of9'
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Inver Grove Heights
Drives: Racer Van V6
Posts: 2,125
|
Re: My Evo
nice man. those RPF1s will look HOT!
__________________
ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#12
|
Transmission destroyer
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cambridge
Drives: G37, 91 TSi
Posts: 7,150
|
Re: My Evo
Wow, and here I thought I was the only one who loved RPF1's! Nice wheels man, I'm looking forward to seeing some numbers with this round of mods
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by scheides
I swing from the nuts of cold hard data. Anything less is a guess.
|
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#13
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: My Evo
Thanks everyone.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Swifty1638
I LOVE those wheels..I am trying to get David into a set, 18's variation, in black, for his silver evo..I think it would look great...
|
I wanted the black ones too, but I got these for $216 a piece off www.1010tires.com and the black ones are around $280 a piece. I'll just paint them myself if it comes down to that.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Constant_Project21
Sounds like a fun little ride, digg the tire/rim combo. Ill take those Tarmac's off your hands real cheap
|
The Rotas will be sold when I get the new wheels on.
Quote:
Originally Posted by 123abc
Nice! Those are my dream wheels, but in the 17X9 varient. What class were you in before? Where do you think you'll end up after these mods?
|
I was in BSP before, running against cars like M3, 350Z, STi, S2000. The cams alone will move me into SM. It opens the door for things like turbo upgrades and aero mods such as modifying body panels and spoilers.
I hope to have the wheels mounted next week as there is an autocross on July 5th I want to attend.
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
06-25-2009
|
#14
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: My Evo
Picked up ARP extended wheel studs today for the front wheels. Thanks MAP! Ordering the wheel spacers and open ended lug nuts from Road Race Engineering, will be here next week some time.
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
Last edited by Matt D.; 06-25-2009 at 07:39 PM..
|
|
|
07-19-2009
|
#15
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: My Evo
New wheels and tires installed with ARP wheel studs and a 10mm spacer in front. Had Jeff The Alignment Guy do my alignment and mount them up for me yesterday and I installed everything today. Had the car aligned with zero toe all around, -2.5 camber in front, -1.5 in the rear. Also installed fresh rotors and pads in the front. Still need to roll the rear fenders.
Couple quick pictures... I'll get better ones in the daylight later.
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
07-19-2009
|
#16
|
wants to be sideways...
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Winona Minnesota
Drives: Loud cars
Posts: 2,764
|
Re: My Evo
Those wheels are sex man. Looks good!
You should make it down on aug. 23rd for the Winona AutoX.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt D.
Leave the straight line highway dick wagging to the ricers and people who think they are good drivers.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 93GSX5SD
I'll second that. Its your car your choice. Enjoy your dsm experience.
|
|
|
|
07-19-2009
|
#17
|
Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
Posts: 7,752
|
Re: My Evo
Also forgot to say that Kracka came over today as well and helped out. While I was installing the wheel studs he installed my fuel pump. Thanks, Chris!
__________________
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -Mario Andretti
03 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tachyon
Every minute you spend in your Evo, not in boost, is a minute of your life you'll never get back.
|
|
|
|
07-19-2009
|
#18
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
Drives: '91 Automagic
Posts: 13,908
|
Re: My Evo
That looks hawt!!
|
|
|
07-19-2009
|
#19
|
R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
Drives: C8 Stingray Z51
Posts: 20,620
|
Re: My Evo
No prob dude! I'm glad to see the new parts getting installed.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Murlo26
I agree with Kracka.
|
|
|
|
07-20-2009
|
#20
|
|
Re: My Evo
Wow I missed this thread when it was made! Nice mods!! Love the wheels! Seems like the front is a tad too high though?
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|