Evo 8 track project

[Dirtmatt]

Thought I would put something up as seen a number of evo related threads on here and mine has been an on going project. Clio gets used as the daily hack and is probably due some tlc.

I have had the evo for a number of years bad the odd modification over my ownership as bought as a standard car. Not after big power, but the ultimate plan is to run a reliable 500bhp to use out on track. Current turbo won't get there but the car is in for work at the moment so should have an idea of where I am. Going for a less likes rod job over full forged, personal preference as big forge builds arent cheap.

I have done a few other bits to it, usual mods along with some more track focused bits.

A few pics of the car

 

[Mr R.]

Looks great bud. [emoji41]

Thanks for sharing. [emoji106]

 

[Stay Puft]

Lovely colour and car.

Are those turinis?

 

[Dirtmatt]

Looks great bud. [emoji41]

Thanks for sharing. [emoji106]

Thanks bud, it's getting there

Lovely colour and car.

Are those turinis?

The colour has grown on me.

They are turinis

 

[imprezaworks]

Awesome

 

[adamlstr]

Lovely that.

I spy Alcon 6-pots too.

 

[Dirtmatt]

Lovely that.

I spy Alcon 6-pots too.

Yes good spot evo x ones..

 

[Craig]

Looking very good mate

 

[Silent_Scone]

Another Evo on CS LOL.

Looks well, was this the one on eBay recently?(I know you said you've had it awhile but incase you were gauging interest)

 

[Dirtmatt]

Haha yes another one..

Nope had it a few years bud. One of my mates sold his yellow evo on eBay about a month ago.

 

[Silent_Scone]

Haha yes another one..

Nope had it a few years bud. One of my mates sold his yellow evo on eBay about a month ago.

Fair enough, don't think it had those wheels come to think of it .
Post some more pics up!

 

[BGEarles]

Evos look so great with Turinis [emoji7] Also i think yellow is the best colour!

 

[Dirtmatt]

Thanks for the comments.

Few more pics ;-)

Engine before going in for some more work

 

[Herr Flick]

I love that. Even in yellow.

 

[Jesse James]

I love this car what are the running cost like if you don't mind me asking

 

[Dirtmatt]

I love this car what are the running cost like if you don't mind me asking

Thanks bud..
As a weekend toy they aren't to bad. Wouldn't want to use is every day, as they get through fuel and need a regular service.
What really costs is once you start modding them.

 

[Knuckles]

Amazing.

I love an evo.

Service every 4K isn't it?

 

[Dirtmatt]

Amazing.

I love an evo.

Service every 4K isn't it?

They are starting to become a classic ;-)
Every 4k is right, I don't do the mileage so it's much less for change for me.

 

[Knuckles]

They are starting to become a classic ;-)
Every 4k is right, I don't do the mileage so it's much less for change for me.

I think that's how many miles the Clio does now. It may be worth getting an evo haha

 

[Dirtmatt]

I think that's how many miles the Clio does now. It may be worth getting an evo haha

Keeping the miles down on the clio.
Join the club clio/evo owners club haha.

 

[Knuckles]

Keeping the miles down on the clio.
Join the club :wink: clio/evo owners club haha.

I do like the sound of that! :blush:

What are the average service costs on these out of interest? And do these need a belt service too?

 

[alistairolsen]

They are starting to become a classic ;-)
Every 4k is right, I don't do the mileage so it's much less for change for me.

I've never managed to figure out how they cocked this up SO badly. My bike has better service intervals than that and makes the same or more bhp/l and shares its engine oil with the clutch and gearbox! Awesome cars and I'd love one one day, but the service schedule is just bonkers!

 

[JamesBryan]

Christ! This must cost you a fair bit to track it...

They're faster than f**k on slicks, but you need beefed up suspension and wishbones to run them reliably. I've seen them break welds from the cornering force!

 

[Dirtmatt]

I do like the sound of that! :blush:

What are the average service costs on these out of interest? And do these need a belt service too?

Haha, certainly popular.

Depends, I do all the fluid changes myself but get the belts done properly by a local tuner.
All below if the car is used on the road, gets much shorter if tracked
Engine oil,oem filter is about £60 from opie. Normally deals on fuchs lol.
Plugs - £10
Aye bleed every 9k. I only have the acd transfer with lsd rear diff so don't need much fluid. Automatic transmission oil.
Transmission fluids are every 20k
2.6 litres for the gearbox 75w90
0.6 transfer 75w90nt
0.8 rear diff 75w90
I use redline, got gearbox to do on mine.
Oem belts fitted about £200-250 if memory serves. Plenty of choice if you want to go aftermarket.

I've never managed to figure out how they cocked this up SO badly. My bike has better service intervals than that and makes the same or more bhp/l and shares its engine oil with the clutch and gearbox! Awesome cars and I'd love one one day, but the service schedule is just bonkers!

It's not alot of miles, but they changed the service intervals on the evo x and seen so many with engine failure. Engine oil isn't that expensive in the scheme of things.

 

[cat171]

Looks great, I really like it!

 

[Silent_Scone]

4,500 or every 12 months for oil. 6 months is madness.

Apparently Mitz changed it to get more work into dealerships, although of course it does not hurt to do so.

 

[Dirtmatt]

Christ! This must cost you a fair bit to track it...

They're faster than f**k on slicks, but you need beefed up suspension and wishbones to run them reliably. I've seen them break welds from the cornering force!

I will update on the spiralling costs from track use lol..

Need a dry sump to run slicks due to the cornering force and having oil starvation issues.

4,500 or every 12 months for oil. 6 months is madness.

Apparently Mitz changed it to get more work into dealerships, although of course it does not hurt to do so.

Not surprised at that..not that there are that many ralliart dealers who can do it.

Personally if I was doing that sort of miles I would do it every 6 months as per mitsu. Wouldn't want to pay mitsu to do it. ;-)

 

[Silent_Scone]

There is a Rally Art dealer about 2 miles from here, i don't trust dealers though. I know one should not generalise but...

 

[Dirtmatt]

That is local, don't blame you bud I wouldn't go to a dealer. Would get ripped off, wouldn't want to take a modified evo back to dealer lol

 

[Dirtmatt]

Car back from the tuners :smile: just mot to get and ready for some fun.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looks awesome. Happy?

 

[Dirtmatt]

I am just not had chance to properly drive it as needs a mot. Itching to get a ticket on it and give it a real test.

Still running a small hybrid, room for something with more flow in the future