My evo

[mike55112]

So I bought my 03 evo 8 last november and I havnt been able to do to much to it, but I thought I would share what I have done so far.

The day I bought my car


First mod that I did was tint, the car came with an Apexi GT spec exhaust, and Apexi intake.


I decided to go wingless! This is what I found when I took offf the spoiler!!

Alot of that is rust stain, but the rust spot is about the size of a quarter!

I also decided to rattle can my stockers!! I will be powder coating them soon!!


Finally what my car looks like as of yesterday!!

[DSM_421]

Looking good! Wingless and Black Rims FTW!

Sorry to hear about the rust spot, what are your plans to fix it?

[mike55112]

Im gonna buy either a CF trunk or just a regular lancer es/ls trunklid

[DSM_421]

That is kind of what I figured. Talk to Hughes aka Kracka about whether the CF trunk lid would be worth it or not.

I know he mentioned before that most CF hoods for the Evo are actualy HEAVIER than the stock hoods.

I'd say just sell the wing and trunk and buy your self a regular lancer trunklid.

[mike55112]

Yup the spoiler is probably gonna be gone tomorrow, some guy offered me 250 for it. If I do get the CF trunk, it will be for looks, I dont really care about the weight!! I am also planning on getting a CF hood too!!

[DSM_421]

I don't know what the going rate on those wings used are, but I guess they are like $1,500 new so I would try and get a little more.

Or see if 311evo or Rose wants to buy it, they could repaint it fairly cheap. If you ask me 250 just sounds like a super good deal.

[Kracka]

Looks good!

I'm not sure what the trunks weigh, but they aren't very heavy (a carbon fiber one would look cool though).

[turbotalon1g]

Nice ride, like the wheels.

[Matt D.]

Very nice. I keep wanting to paint my wheels black now.

[blageo23]

Originally Posted by mike55112

If I do get the CF trunk, it will be for looks, I dont really care about the weight!!

Ricer!

[User Name]

I usually don't like silver, but with the black wheels and the wingless look, it really puts off a mean stance to the car! Nice job! Get the Lancer emblem on the truck too :P

Sleeper!

[mike55112]

Originally Posted by Matt D.

Very nice. I keep wanting to paint my wheels black now.

well if you want to powder coat your wheels, my buddy will be able to do that in about 2-3 weeks, he's setting up a bigger oven for wheels and other bigger parts!!!

[WRX]

The wheels look good in black! I would love to replace my silver ones...

[mike55112]

Originally Posted by WRX

The wheels look good in black! I would love to replace my silver ones...

I have noticed that alot of people are interested in changing the color of their wheels!! Maybe I could talk to my buddy and see what he would charge if it was a group thing. He could probably give everyone a good deal!!

[scheides]

Looking good! fuel pump, MBC, and a tune and you will be kickin some good power!

I'm not a fan of the black rims, sorry.

[mike55112]

Originally Posted by scheides

Looking good! fuel pump, MBC, and a tune and you will be kickin some good power!

I'm not a fan of the black rims, sorry.

My car was tuned before I got it, It needs to be retuned again, I dont even know if I have a fuel pump, I have to check that out, I do have a mbc tho. Once the clutch goes in, I will get it retuned!! I LOVE MY BLACK WHEELS!!! LOL

[rose0529]

Black wheels ftw!... I will be painting my winter wheels black this summer..... you should see about the group buy powder coat idea!

[Goat Blower]

Call Mitsu about the rust spot. Most cars 2002 model year or newer have a 100k corrosion warranty.

Sorry, I'm with Scheides on the wheels. Black wheels do nothing for me.

[DSM_421]

Very good info to know Steve!

[blageo23]

He went to mitsu, they took pics and said they would call if i remember right.