I'm just curious if anyone that is getting an Evo VIII here in the next few months is planning on modding right away? I made a mod plan here out of boredom, so feel free to do your own or comment on my choices if you want. Obviously, these plans can't be extremely precise since a lot of parts haven't been announced for the E8 yet. Some of these I just put the company I am looking to go with for the mod. If I post a mod that someone has heard something bad about, let me know

Exhaust: HKS Turbo Exhaust
Intake: HKS Super Mega Flow Intake
Boost Controller: Apex-i AVC-R
Coilovers: Tein
Wheels: Volk TE-37
Tires: Pirelli P-Zero
Seats: Sparco Torino


And in the future, I hope to do all of these Who knows if I'll ever get it all done... but I can dream, can't I?

Turbo: Trust or HKS
Wastegate: HKS
Blow-off Valve: HKS
Intercooler: Trust
Camshafts: JUN High-lift
Clutch: Cusco
Brakes: AP Racing Front 6-pot, Rear 4-pot
Pistons: JUN (2.2L Stroker Kit)
Crankshaft: JUN (2.2L Stroker Kit)
Flywheel: JUN Ultra-lightweight
Connecting Rods: JUN (2.2L Stroker Kit)
ECU: MoTeC
Fuel Pump: Bosch
Fuel Injectors: JUN
Intake Manifold: JUN
Exhaust Manifold: JUN
Radiator: Trust
Iridium Spark Plugs
Custom Roll Cage

 

This is just me, but the first thing I'd do is attend the first track event/driver school I could find

Mark

 

My first reply was lost, but to sum it up, I would suggest waiting to see what the US market has to offer for parts. Those parts listed are going to be very expensive. People like RRE are going to also be providing parts, and they probably will cost a lot less, and perform as good or better.


My list is:

All appropriate guages and logger.
Open air filter (not HKS style)
Water or Propane injection system.
New oil cooler and possibly radiator. Might also try electric water pump.
Boost control.
Lightweight driveshaft.
Weight saving via parts purchased or parts removed.
Lightweight bolt kits (I will be offering these once I get my EVO since I haven't had other people to help with R&D).
better brakes (maybe just pads).
Suspension.

That should cover all my immediate goals with the car to attend the driving schools etc, still be in the mid 12's, and be competative in autocross.

 

I'm planning on going to Skip Barber this summer, and studying driving with a guy in my area that races autox.

Since driving school isn't a physical part, I left it out of that list, but you make a good point.

As I'm sure Mr. T was paid to say at some point, "Don't be a foo, stay in school"

 

Yeah, I am really hoping that some domestic parts-makers step up and make quality parts for the E8. I basically listed the parts I'd choose if I had to work with parts made for the 7.

 

I wanna learn how to properly flip a perfectly good Evolution or something.

 

Do you get money for winning AutoX events?

 

hahaha thats nice

I am thinkin just a boost controller and turbo timer first.
Also gonna wait if the market opens up for new products.
Plus I think it will take a bit for me to get bored with an VIII

 

Come on there is sooo much parts you can get right noe for the EVO why wiat??

 

there could be more by other companies. some companies have better reputations than others, and those companies could put out new products giving off more power for less money. I'd rather wait until a few months after it gets released to try and find parts for one. It'll just be like the RSX. A few months after its release and look at all the **** you can get for that.

 

hey guys

my mods will be for an evo VII so i can compete in SCCA PRO-Rally but here they are

by the way go to my post and vote on my poll!!

Lancer EVOLUTION VII RS-II

susp:
shocks-HKS hyper dampers
springs-undetermined
strut bars-RALLIART
thicker sway bars
ENGINE BAY:
E.I. conversion
hks turbo upgrade
rebuilt by ralliart UK (i know the name changed)
hks intercooler upgrade
special AEM intake
hks exaust
racing fuel tank
TIRES/WHEELS:
Enkei 5 or 10 spoke white wheels
yokahama road race Xpattern tires or pirrelis
BRAKES:
Brembo 6pot calipers-F
brembo 4 pots-R
all around, stock size, brembo cross-drilled-slotted rotors
custom steel braided lines
racing pump and fluid
INTERIOR:
carbon-fiber dash and trim
removable rearseat
sparco flash 5 steering wheel
sparco shift knob and belts(5pt)
FIA homologated roll cage
auto metergauges-complete set
sparco corsa seats
sparco pedals and footplates
removable radio and subwoofers(POLK and PIONEER)
custom roof vent
nets and fire extinguisher
short-shift kit
any others needed will be added
BODY: it will be either dark blue or the stock silver with some decals and some day i plan to race one in the WRC but for now just pro-rally and solo I and II

tell me what you think and give me some ideas
rally on!!