Mitsubishi Evo V and previous car history
Discussion
Saturday, i cashed in my free-time tokens from the wife and kids and set off for a 150mile round drive to get to know the car.
So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my "evo on the evo triangle". lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard, the exhaust too loud. In this situation though, as a weekend experience, amazing!!
So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my "evo on the evo triangle". lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard, the exhaust too loud. In this situation though, as a weekend experience, amazing!!
Edited by Phils-Fast on Thursday 25th April 15:29
Phils-Fast said:
Saturday, i cashed in my free-time tokens from the wife and kids and set off for a 150mile round drive to get to know the car.
So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my evo on the evo triangle. lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard the exhaust too loud. In this situation though as a weekend experience, amazing!!
That sounds a superb outing So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my evo on the evo triangle. lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard the exhaust too loud. In this situation though as a weekend experience, amazing!!
I drop through that way sometimes when we head down to Anglesey; it's nicer than M6/M56/A55 all the way TBH; but as you said, the speed cameras have ruined the roads and if you get stuck in traffic, it's a painful slog
During my drive there were a couple of irritating features.
Firstly the gearknob, its original and after circa 80k miles looks like its been chewed. Now the quandry do i go oem or aftermarket? Let me just make it clear, by aftermarket something cool not a sex toy looking thing!!
i decided to bite the bullet and order an oem knob, unfortunately that cost £115!!
The other irritant is the steering wheel, it looks ok if a bit boring but its really rough on your hands. Im not a buttercup with cotton wool mits either! ive been an engineer for 20 years and a car hobbyist for as long. I dont want something too flash to replace it and have a rather era correct Italvolanti imola RS. so i think that will go on. its a little aged but cool and ergonomic and maybe not made of sandpaper!!
Firstly the gearknob, its original and after circa 80k miles looks like its been chewed. Now the quandry do i go oem or aftermarket? Let me just make it clear, by aftermarket something cool not a sex toy looking thing!!
i decided to bite the bullet and order an oem knob, unfortunately that cost £115!!
The other irritant is the steering wheel, it looks ok if a bit boring but its really rough on your hands. Im not a buttercup with cotton wool mits either! ive been an engineer for 20 years and a car hobbyist for as long. I dont want something too flash to replace it and have a rather era correct Italvolanti imola RS. so i think that will go on. its a little aged but cool and ergonomic and maybe not made of sandpaper!!
After a little thought, i decided that it had to be the oem gearknob. I found that Torque GT had them in stock with a 10% discount, then i paid in 3 with Klarna.....not for any financial reason, only to relieve the pain of being shafted! haha
As you can see it was definitely needed.
Recently heard from a previous owner that 5 months ago it had a clutch and cambelt, so that a relief to hear.
As you can see it was definitely needed.
Recently heard from a previous owner that 5 months ago it had a clutch and cambelt, so that a relief to hear.
I had an old steering wheel sat around the garage for a few years, it came off an mx5 track car i built.
Purchased a HKB steering boss from Tegiwa and fitted it up to see what it looked like.
I like the look of it and its of the same era..in fact date of manufacture is July 1997, the car January 1998. Almost made for it. little nerdy fact but i thought it was cool.
Purchased a HKB steering boss from Tegiwa and fitted it up to see what it looked like.
I like the look of it and its of the same era..in fact date of manufacture is July 1997, the car January 1998. Almost made for it. little nerdy fact but i thought it was cool.
trails said:
Wheel looks spot on...seeing these things on the road always mLes me smile.
Ahhh, the good old days
I could have bought a new Nardi wheel but it doesnt suit the 90's dash in my oppinion. I have thought of getting a radio that looks period correct too but with bluetooth capabilities. Ahhh, the good old days
Heaveho said:
Great back story, and a great car to end up with. Like you, I was 37 when I got my Evo. 20 years later and it's still here. If you " get " them, they become impossible to replace, despite the fuel consumption and general running costs.
Its strange, i have had a few opportunities over the years to get a 5/6 but my dream car was a supra so i chased that dream instead. always been a big fan of coupe's too. i do genuinely think its the best all round car ive ever driven. The fact it has an RS diff helps with servicing costs, no fancy ayc to service.....Winning...Brett748 said:
That’s a great line up of cars!
I drove a TT Supra manual last year and it’s the most exciting car I’ve ever driven.
I’d love a go of an Evo too. You have great taste.
Still my favourite car of those ive owned. ive never driven a manual tt supra and with the price of them i dont think i'll own another MK4. an N/A auto supra is around the £20k mark nowadays. I drove a TT Supra manual last year and it’s the most exciting car I’ve ever driven.
I’d love a go of an Evo too. You have great taste.
For the roads around north wales the Evo is definately the better suited car.
The 90's is definately a high water mark for cars in my oppinion and japan were leading the way.
Phils-Fast said:
trails said:
Wheel looks spot on...seeing these things on the road always mLes me smile.
Ahhh, the good old days
I could have bought a new Nardi wheel but it doesnt suit the 90's dash in my oppinion. I have thought of getting a radio that looks period correct too but with bluetooth capabilities. Ahhh, the good old days
https://blaupunkt.com/product/nuernberg-200-dab-bt...
trails said:
It's great having the right period parts...I've seen some fairly 90s looking Bluetooth head units advertised, this one looks pretty period (ish)...
https://blaupunkt.com/product/nuernberg-200-dab-bt...
That's the exact one i've been looking at. https://blaupunkt.com/product/nuernberg-200-dab-bt...
The double din currently fitted was a (non-working) one from a friend of my dads. it was free and when it feels like it will connect to bluetooth / old iphone.
it does require a remote to operate it, which screams 90's though!
There's a slippery slope involved with a single din radio however, you can fit 3 gauges in there, which aren't cheap or a little cubby for storage.
Phils-Fast said:
trails said:
It's great having the right period parts...I've seen some fairly 90s looking Bluetooth head units advertised, this one looks pretty period (ish)...
https://blaupunkt.com/product/nuernberg-200-dab-bt...
That's the exact one i've been looking at. https://blaupunkt.com/product/nuernberg-200-dab-bt...
The double din currently fitted was a (non-working) one from a friend of my dads. it was free and when it feels like it will connect to bluetooth / old iphone.
it does require a remote to operate it, which screams 90's though!
There's a slippery slope involved with a single din radio however, you can fit 3 gauges in there, which aren't cheap or a little cubby for storage.
Extra gauges will be a tough one to navigate, if you do go in that direction they would need to be decent and period correct, and bloody expensive...good luck!
trails said:
The remote that sits in the passenger dash storage until it's needed and then you discover the batteries have leaked
Extra gauges will be a tough one to navigate, if you do go in that direction they would need to be decent and period correct, and bloody expensive...good luck!
Raliart did a triple gauge pod for that exact location but around £400 from our favourite bidding site. i thnk i can live without thoseExtra gauges will be a tough one to navigate, if you do go in that direction they would need to be decent and period correct, and bloody expensive...good luck!
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