Discussion
I've not done a readers cars before, so bear with me.
In 2016 I bought a lightly modified VI GSR, I flew over to the IOM and brought it back.
The Evo by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 at the Bungalow by Adam Lister, on Flickr
The spec was the usual bolt-ons of Exhaust, Intercooler, Fuel Pump, and a Map with Ohlins coilovers.
It wasn't minty mint, but my plans were to use it mostly on track anyway. I set about registration, and de cluttering of countless Ralliart badges and plaques.
March 2017 I ran up to Silverstone for the wash out PHSS.
Evo VI by Adam Lister, on Flickr
One of the first things I did was to remove the 18 inch wheels, and fit some Enkei Evo 8 wheels with R888R that I had 'in stock'.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Then I started hitting the track:
Mitsubishi Evolution 6 at Brands Hatch by Adam Lister, on Flickr
It became apparent that the brakes were shocking, the seats were terrible, the 'pops and bangs' map was stupid, and the exhaust was in desperate need of quietening -- 101dB driveby. I also wanted to get some weight over the front, so had the ride height increased at the back.
First up, I wanted some wider wheels so I got some 17x9 TD 1.2's ordered up.
Untitled by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Untitled by Adam Lister, on Flickr
In went some better seats, and some harnesses -- more akin to the SR's that I had in my Integra. The harnesses have now been in two Evo's as my Dad owned 1 of 26 Evo 6 Extremes back in 2005/6 ish.
Then I had Turn12 modify the exhaust, to put an extra silencer in the centre pipe, and the biggest silencer Ben could fit behind the bumper.
After putting up with juddery horrible brakes, I had a set of 6-pot Alcons installed which were rubbish at first due to pad choice.
In 2019, I managed 7 track-days at Spa, Nurburgring, Brands, Silverstone, Bedford, and Donington twice. For the first time in ownership I went a whole season without the use of a low-loader, it only needed consumables last year.
Mid-way through 2019 -- I had always wanted a set of TE37's in just the right offset, I had previously flirted with some 8.5J ET30 ones, but I got my hands on some that are 9J ET22.
And that's how it sat for the rest of the year. Over the last three years, I've really gelled with the car and can match a great deal of exotica with it. But, I first drove an Evo 6 back in 2002 at 17 — so I’ve been at this a while.
My plan for 2020 was to install a roll cage, underside restore, and remove the AYC for an RS mechanical differential. After driving another VI at Donington in September that had a roll cage and RS diff, I was hooked. I had to have that turn in, and that rear end. However, I came across a car that was available that already had all this done, with the helpful additions of an RS steering rack (2.2 turns instead of 2.6), RS Turbo, AP Brakes, Ohlins, and some lovely Recaro RS-G Ralliart embroidered seats.
So I bought it.
Over the last couple of weeks, I've transferred some of the cosmetic bits, and the wheels, to make it 'mine'.
My old one will be reverted to standard-ish, and either sold or broken up. This thread will mostly concentrate on the new car, and what I do with it. First things first though, move my baffled sump over and have it checked over.
In 2016 I bought a lightly modified VI GSR, I flew over to the IOM and brought it back.
The Evo by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6 at the Bungalow by Adam Lister, on Flickr
The spec was the usual bolt-ons of Exhaust, Intercooler, Fuel Pump, and a Map with Ohlins coilovers.
It wasn't minty mint, but my plans were to use it mostly on track anyway. I set about registration, and de cluttering of countless Ralliart badges and plaques.
March 2017 I ran up to Silverstone for the wash out PHSS.
Evo VI by Adam Lister, on Flickr
One of the first things I did was to remove the 18 inch wheels, and fit some Enkei Evo 8 wheels with R888R that I had 'in stock'.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Then I started hitting the track:
Mitsubishi Evolution 6 at Brands Hatch by Adam Lister, on Flickr
It became apparent that the brakes were shocking, the seats were terrible, the 'pops and bangs' map was stupid, and the exhaust was in desperate need of quietening -- 101dB driveby. I also wanted to get some weight over the front, so had the ride height increased at the back.
First up, I wanted some wider wheels so I got some 17x9 TD 1.2's ordered up.
Untitled by Adam Lister, on Flickr
Untitled by Adam Lister, on Flickr
In went some better seats, and some harnesses -- more akin to the SR's that I had in my Integra. The harnesses have now been in two Evo's as my Dad owned 1 of 26 Evo 6 Extremes back in 2005/6 ish.
Then I had Turn12 modify the exhaust, to put an extra silencer in the centre pipe, and the biggest silencer Ben could fit behind the bumper.
After putting up with juddery horrible brakes, I had a set of 6-pot Alcons installed which were rubbish at first due to pad choice.
In 2019, I managed 7 track-days at Spa, Nurburgring, Brands, Silverstone, Bedford, and Donington twice. For the first time in ownership I went a whole season without the use of a low-loader, it only needed consumables last year.
Mid-way through 2019 -- I had always wanted a set of TE37's in just the right offset, I had previously flirted with some 8.5J ET30 ones, but I got my hands on some that are 9J ET22.
And that's how it sat for the rest of the year. Over the last three years, I've really gelled with the car and can match a great deal of exotica with it. But, I first drove an Evo 6 back in 2002 at 17 — so I’ve been at this a while.
My plan for 2020 was to install a roll cage, underside restore, and remove the AYC for an RS mechanical differential. After driving another VI at Donington in September that had a roll cage and RS diff, I was hooked. I had to have that turn in, and that rear end. However, I came across a car that was available that already had all this done, with the helpful additions of an RS steering rack (2.2 turns instead of 2.6), RS Turbo, AP Brakes, Ohlins, and some lovely Recaro RS-G Ralliart embroidered seats.
So I bought it.
Over the last couple of weeks, I've transferred some of the cosmetic bits, and the wheels, to make it 'mine'.
My old one will be reverted to standard-ish, and either sold or broken up. This thread will mostly concentrate on the new car, and what I do with it. First things first though, move my baffled sump over and have it checked over.
scottos said:
I recognise 'E6 YOB', i think September '18 it was on the same ferry as we were from Hull and heading to the ring!
Both lovely cars, love the look on the 17x9 TD's.
It was owned by a chap called Lukas who ran it in some sprints, etc. He was based just outside Sheffield. TD's were lovely, bloody heavy though. Both lovely cars, love the look on the 17x9 TD's.
NotNormal said:
Lovely cars and I certainly wasn't expecting the twist at the end of the post to see you with a new replacement Adam.
Hopefully catch up again at one of the next events in the summer
Good to see your name pop up Dave, I don't need much of an excuse to throw up a photo of the Evo and K928 together. Hopefully catch up again at one of the next events in the summer
Fonzey said:
Great stuff, will follow with interest.
I ran a 2005 STI as a track car for a couple of years and although it was amazing, it started getting quite expensive quite fast. Always turn my head when an Evo drives past, it's an itch I'll probably scratch eventually.
Upgrades aside — so far, I've spent on a crank pulley, rear diff, and a fuel tank/pump. Other than that it's only really needed consumables, lots and lots and lots of consumables.I ran a 2005 STI as a track car for a couple of years and although it was amazing, it started getting quite expensive quite fast. Always turn my head when an Evo drives past, it's an itch I'll probably scratch eventually.
ChapmanC said:
That looks absolutely fantastic. Hats off.
adam. said:
Fonzey said:
Great stuff, will follow with interest.
I ran a 2005 STI as a track car for a couple of years and although it was amazing, it started getting quite expensive quite fast. Always turn my head when an Evo drives past, it's an itch I'll probably scratch eventually.
Upgrades aside — so far, I've spent on a crank pulley, rear diff, and a fuel tank/pump. Other than that it's only really needed consumables, lots and lots and lots of consumables.I ran a 2005 STI as a track car for a couple of years and although it was amazing, it started getting quite expensive quite fast. Always turn my head when an Evo drives past, it's an itch I'll probably scratch eventually.
Then started breathing a scary amount of oil (think emptying catch can after every session) so it was time to call it a day!Butter Face said:
Gorgeous mate. Very tasty cars indeed.
Mad to think of how long ago you were buying that VSM EK9 that got smashed in by that lorry! I think an Evo seems like a good leap from the Honda world!
Now that's going back some! (Who are you? Mad to think of how long ago you were buying that VSM EK9 that got smashed in by that lorry! I think an Evo seems like a good leap from the Honda world!
) I've had an EP3, and DC5 since those days. adam. said:
Butter Face said:
Gorgeous mate. Very tasty cars indeed.
Mad to think of how long ago you were buying that VSM EK9 that got smashed in by that lorry! I think an Evo seems like a good leap from the Honda world!
Now that's going back some! (Who are you? Mad to think of how long ago you were buying that VSM EK9 that got smashed in by that lorry! I think an Evo seems like a good leap from the Honda world!
) I've had an EP3, and DC5 since those days. Norbert Dessentrangle if I remember?Porker here m’lud! Still wasting money on making Hondas go faster than they should
Butter Face said:
Ahhh yes it is! Norbert Dessentrangle if I remember?
Porker here m’lud! Still wasting money on making Hondas go faster than they should
Good memory, I hope you're not wasting too much of it on old Hondas. Norbert Dessentrangle if I remember?Porker here m’lud! Still wasting money on making Hondas go faster than they should
My old EG came up on ebay about 2 years ago looking ropey as, and I think that EK9 floats about sometimes too.
Butter Face said:
My issue is that I waste it in dribs and drabs so it doesn’t seem as much as it actually is I should have just bought an Evo years ago! My EP3 is rotrex supercharged and 357bhp so it’s quite good fun!
Has your old man still got anything tasty?
Well he picked up that Lotus Carlton pictured above, about 12 years ago. His car turnover is much greater than mine! He's got a few nice things these days. I should have just bought an Evo years ago! My EP3 is rotrex supercharged and 357bhp so it’s quite good fun!Has your old man still got anything tasty?
Edited by adam. on Wednesday 8th January 18:20
popeyewhite]dam. said:
.....as my Dad owned 1 of 26 Evo 6 Extremes back in 2005/6 ish.
In 2005 I owned No 15 (I think that was the number) of those Extremes. Picked it up from Ralliart and it broke down on the motorway after about 5 miles!
No idea what number it was, only that it's now worth a lot more than what I could've taken it off my Dad's hands for back in 2008!In 2005 I owned No 15 (I think that was the number) of those Extremes. Picked it up from Ralliart and it broke down on the motorway after about 5 miles!
MLR Spa Trip, 2006/7 I think this is.
popeyewhite said:
They've aged pretty well IMO.
They've not done too badly, have they. I think the TME bumper on the newer car is a little nicer to look at, but the older car looks very aggressive approaching in the mirrors. 
This is the Evo that started it all for me, pictured in either 1999 or 2000 2 or 3 years before I had a license, back in the days you could passenger aged ~14.
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