Lancer Evolution Appreciation Thread

[R3k1355]

Nah, as much as I'd love them to there isn't a hope in hell.
I mean, if you're going to licence the engine out of the fastest FWD car currently in production, why not just licence the entire platform???

Do people expect Mitsubishi to take that engine and then built an amazing 4WD Lancer with cutting edge tech and amazing active diffs??
No chance in hell, they don't even have the staff in house to do that kind of work anymore.

 

[adamlstr]

So I put some different wheels on and hit Brands on Monday.

 

[_Tom]

I'm going to look at an MR on the weekend which I know of for sale. Just need to do a thorough inspection and try and get my big boy pants on to buy it..lol

Needs stickers removed of course..

 

[adamlstr]

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I'm going to look at an MR on the weekend which I know of for sale. Just need to do a thorough inspection and try and get my big boy pants on to buy it..lol

Needs stickers removed of course..

Whatever it's up for, put that same amount aside again for year 1 maintenance; if you plan on actually using it.

 

[_Tom]

Whatever it's up for, put that same amount aside again for year 1 maintenance; if you plan on actually using it.

Haha I'm led to believe their pretty reliable? The main costs to consider were very frequent oil changes, tyres and of course fuel.

Other than a 14 mile each way commute to work which is 90% motorway it'd just be a toy.

 

[cat171]

Haha I'm led to believe their pretty reliable? The main costs to consider were very frequent oil changes, tyres and of course fuel.

Other than a 14 mile each way commute to work which is 90% motorway it'd just be a toy.

Nice one!! Hope it's good!
On that one, the boot lid spoiler looks real weird with the big spoiler. Way nicer without that one.

 

[adamlstr]

Haha I'm led to believe their pretty reliable? The main costs to consider were very frequent oil changes, tyres and of course fuel.

Other than a 14 mile each way commute to work which is 90% motorway it'd just be a toy.

Consumables are astronomical by anything you've ever even thought about before.

I use mine on track, and it'll happily do 5MPG and empty the tank 4-5 times in a day.

Brakes, terrible, big brake kit a must if you go anywhere near smooth tarmac.

Drivetrain, I've never ever launched mine, and still blew a rear diff last year.

Engines, actually very good, if mapped well.

They put up with abuse, but they expect to be treated like royalty in return. Like the highest maintenance spouse you could get.

Oh, and they're pretty much entirely water-soluble.





With all that in mind, I wouldn't change mine for much short of a GT3RS or a 570S.

 

[Darren S]

Haha I'm led to believe their pretty reliable? The main costs to consider were very frequent oil changes, tyres and of course fuel.

Other than a 14 mile each way commute to work which is 90% motorway it'd just be a toy.

As Adam says above, they 'expect' to be treated properly. The engine maybe bombproof (certainly in standard/mild tune) and assuming regular oil changes - but you'll still be paranoid with rust on these things. Don't forget, even that Evo 8 above is now 16 years old and made with crap metal to begin with. As Adam mentions as well - the standard Brembos are toss. On Anglesey, I started to get brake fade on the third lap of pushing hard. That was with uprated discs too.

You can't escape the fuel use either. At 26 miles each way on the home to work commute - I would be putting 25 litres in every third day. The journey was 90% motorway and aside from the occasional overtake, I generally stuck to around 70mph.

They like tyres too. Decent rubber gets eaten quickly, so cheap Llyangtang knock-offs will last an even shorter period - and compromise its handling/possibly dangerous.

All of the above however, wouldn't stop me having another tomorrow. Amazing cars.

 

[_Tom]

I can stomach the fuel/running costs although it will be a shock to the Merc. It's rust I worry about.

 

[_Tom]

Well doesn't look like I will be viewing this weekend now. Apparently there is a clunky noise from the front. He has two new wheel bearings to change as one was rough on the last MOT which he says should fix it. Or I can have it and do it myself and he'll knock some money off.

I've not heard a wheel bearing clunking?! Rough or singing away, yeah but not clunking. I'll wait him to sort it before I view. Going on the above it could be anything, diffs, drive shafts...gearbox.

 

[adamlstr]

Well doesn't look like I will be viewing this weekend now. Apparently there is a clunky noise from the front. He has two new wheel bearings to change as one was rough on the last MOT which he says should fix it. Or I can have it and do it myself and he'll knock some money off.

I've not heard a wheel bearing clunking?! Rough or singing away, yeah but not clunking. I'll wait him to sort it before I view. Going on the above it could be anything, diffs, drive shafts...gearbox.

You’re getting a taste of ownership already!

 

[R3k1355]

It's broken already? Sounds like it's saved you a job.

Now you can just skip to the part where you empty your wallet.

 

[cat171]

Well doesn't look like I will be viewing this weekend now. Apparently there is a clunky noise from the front. He has two new wheel bearings to change as one was rough on the last MOT which he says should fix it. Or I can have it and do it myself and he'll knock some money off.

I've not heard a wheel bearing clunking?! Rough or singing away, yeah but not clunking. I'll wait him to sort it before I view. Going on the above it could be anything, diffs, drive shafts...gearbox.

Probs just needs some over night parts from Japan

 

[gavinf91]

boggo 7/8 lights on that one, don’t look like the mr xenons

 

[_Tom]

boggo 7/8 lights on that one, don’t look like the mr xenons

Correct although they’re apparently factory. It’s hpi clear and def an MR. You can tell by the roof and I’ve checked the vin. Still, until it’s sorted I’m not gonna view.

 

[R3k1355]

What happened in the end, was it fixed?

Can't stress the importance of a thorough inspection of a UK car, look at this poor chaps 8.

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[adamlstr]

What happened in the end, was it fixed?

Can't stress the importance of a thorough inspection of a UK car, look at this poor chaps 8.

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Christ, the state of that fuel tank.

Mine will need attention soon, all about whether it gets through the next MOT.

 

[R3k1355]

You've had the fuel tank out and checked the body areas around it?? Some of the corners where it intersects the chassis rails can rot out pretty bad.

 

[adamlstr]

This is what mine looks like on top of the tank, or this is what it looked like 2 years when the tank was off.

Sadly mine’s bit the dust on the rear legs. Which is salvageable, But it’s the biggest job and if I’m doing that then I might as well do the whole underneath, and if I’m doing the underneath, I may as well do the bay, and if I’m doing the bay I may as well do the paint on top.

And then I remember it’s a track day, so really only needs enough to get through an MOT. It’s done alright to be a UK car and last this long tbh.

 

[R3k1355]

Yea thats in decent shape for a UK car, definitely worth spending a few quid on.

 

[Darren S]

I can stomach the fuel/running costs although it will be a shock to the Merc. It's rust I worry about.

And you're right to. All rust can be cut out and repaired..... for a price. The biggest issue you'll have is that the protection measures used to guard them from rust, are often the very same methods used to hide the spreading evil underneath. After all, a freshly Waxoyl'd car beneath looks great in pictures and a sign of maintenance and care to the unwary buyer. The £100 of effort that the current owner has spent however, is conveniently masking the ££££ of work that's required to make it right beneath.

Don't get railroaded into the 'UK registered car' nonsense - it means sod all. Money in-hand and wanting Evo ownership again, I'd go for a Jap-auction car all day long. Unless I knew of a genuine, straight car over here already. Get a clean car devoid of any protection underneath - and assign some money in getting it properly protected. Not your Uncle Dave with the car jacked up on his drive, liberally slapping underseal on with a yard-brush, while his missus it out shopping.

I'd be inclined to think that the clunking noise from upfront would be the bolts on the front diff, which were known to slacken over time. Mine had similar noises from upfront, but not always. It was enough for me to get a bit twitchy with however and a couple of garages that I took it too, could not fully locate what the problem was.

 

[Darren S]

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Bit excessive for a rear-mounted rad hanging down, isn't it Adam?

 

[adamlstr]

Bit excessive for a rear-mounted rad hanging down, isn't it Adam?

Lol, my rear diff does a lot of hard work, gotta keep it cool somehow!

 

[_Tom]

And you're right to. All rust can be cut out and repaired..... for a price. The biggest issue you'll have is that the protection measures used to guard them from rust, are often the very same methods used to hide the spreading evil underneath. After all, a freshly Waxoyl'd car beneath looks great in pictures and a sign of maintenance and care to the unwary buyer. The £100 of effort that the current owner has spent however, is conveniently masking the ££££ of work that's required to make it right beneath.

Don't get railroaded into the 'UK registered car' nonsense - it means sod all. Money in-hand and wanting Evo ownership again, I'd go for a Jap-auction car all day long. Unless I knew of a genuine, straight car over here already. Get a clean car devoid of any protection underneath - and assign some money in getting it properly protected. Not your Uncle Dave with the car jacked up on his drive, liberally slapping underseal on with a yard-brush, while his missus it out shopping.

I'd be inclined to think that the clunking noise from upfront would be the bolts on the front diff, which were known to slacken over time. Mine had similar noises from upfront, but not always. It was enough for me to get a bit twitchy with however and a couple of garages that I took it too, could not fully locate what the problem was.

He's done the wheel bearings and....... no change. He says it's just slight knock over rough ground. That's normally top mounts in my experience but i'll suggest the diff bolts. Until he sorts it I've written off viewing the car.

I'm not buying a car a chasing issues from the start although that is sounding like Evo life..lol

 

[cat171]

Nah, sod that. Keep the Merc for now.

 

[R3k1355]

Unless he's willing to take a hit on the price?

 

[_Tom]

All sorted now. This is the best pics I can get of the underside...

It’s starting to look a bit brown?

 

[Djw John]

I'd pass.

 

[R3k1355]

Chassis legs look solid, surface rust on suspension bits is to be expected.

 

[adamlstr]

Chassis legs look solid, surface rust on suspension bits is to be expected.

This.

That looks honest, like it's having nothing hidden.

 

[gez 172]

Looks fine to me!

 

[Clio_fool]

I've no idea why the link I posted isn't showing (on my screen)? Anyway, crook in an EVO in texas gets wrecked by cops.

 

[adamlstr]

I've no idea why the link I posted isn't showing (on my screen)? Anyway, crook in an EVO in texas gets wrecked by cops.

It was ‘hauling ass’ but that’s not an Evo. It’s a Lancer Cedia.

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[Clio_fool]

It was ‘hauling ass’ but that’s not an Evo. It’s a Lancer Cedia.

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I've never heard of one of those. Is that a watered down version for the USA?

 

[R3k1355]

I've never heard of one of those. Is that a watered down version for the USA?

Just another name for the normal Lancer

 

[adamlstr]

I've never heard of one of those. Is that a watered down version for the USA?

It was the fugly USDM version that they based their last WRC attempt on, which failed miserably.

Never a true Evo [emoji106]

 

[gavinf91]

same as paul walker's 'evo 7'

 

[R3k1355]

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no great surprise.

The Supra in the first film was a Non-turbo

 

[adamlstr]

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I'm not entirely sure what kind of bits made up this mongrel! Cedia rear lights, but the shell looks legit CT9A (Evo 7/8/9).

 

[adamlstr]

no great surprise.

The Supra in the first film was a Non-turbo

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