98 Mirage to Evo 6.5 TME
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98 Mirage to Evo 6.5 TME
Here you will truly see the Evolution of a Mirage.
Having realized the US Mirage was the base for the JDM Lancer Evolution 4/5/6's I set out to make one of those a reality. Moving from 5 to 6, 6 to 5, I finally decided to reproduce the uncommon Tommi Makinen Edition Evo (6.5). And here is how it all started:
The previous owner smashed up the front end (clean title though) so I picked it up for $900. The hood was pinned in place, so it was pulled before I took her home. Unbolted it and crushed it in half right there in the parking lot. It needed headlights, a hood, bumper core, and a front bumper. The radiator is slightly busted up, but she still runs cool. AC is broken though.
Closer pics of the damage:
I will post what I did next soon, I don't want to flood the page with pictures just yet.
Having realized the US Mirage was the base for the JDM Lancer Evolution 4/5/6's I set out to make one of those a reality. Moving from 5 to 6, 6 to 5, I finally decided to reproduce the uncommon Tommi Makinen Edition Evo (6.5). And here is how it all started:
The previous owner smashed up the front end (clean title though) so I picked it up for $900. The hood was pinned in place, so it was pulled before I took her home. Unbolted it and crushed it in half right there in the parking lot. It needed headlights, a hood, bumper core, and a front bumper. The radiator is slightly busted up, but she still runs cool. AC is broken though.
Closer pics of the damage:
I will post what I did next soon, I don't want to flood the page with pictures just yet.
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Thanks! Here is what happened on the second day (picked up parts from CertiFit)
The frame was pulled on the rack and new headlights, corner lamps, and hood were installed. Took about 5 hours on and off to do everything.
The frame was pulled on the rack and new headlights, corner lamps, and hood were installed. Took about 5 hours on and off to do everything.
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Alrighty then:
JDM Evo 5 trunk. I picked this up locally for $400 with the reflectors.
Installed on the car (you can see the old muffler too
You can also see I installed fender sidemarkers $20
Muffler $10
Evo 8 rear seat $100
Lancer Emblem
Evo 5 style hood (free swap) needs modification/repair
JDM Evo 6 tails
All 18 of the spoiler holes for the E5 wing. I will only use 6.
Trunk with Evo 6 wing attached. Trunk is in the shop getting welded and painted
Evo 6 fenders put on for fitting, Evo headlights installed
Phew. Thats the current status.
JDM Evo 5 trunk. I picked this up locally for $400 with the reflectors.
Installed on the car (you can see the old muffler too
You can also see I installed fender sidemarkers $20
Muffler $10
Evo 8 rear seat $100
Lancer Emblem
Evo 5 style hood (free swap) needs modification/repair
JDM Evo 6 tails
All 18 of the spoiler holes for the E5 wing. I will only use 6.
Trunk with Evo 6 wing attached. Trunk is in the shop getting welded and painted
Evo 6 fenders put on for fitting, Evo headlights installed
Phew. Thats the current status.
Last edited by BCspeed34; Aug 17, 2008 at 02:52 PM.
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Oops, forgot to say this is an ongoing project! I am test fitting the side flares today and possibly purchasing hood pins since the hood is warped.
I can have the entire project done by October if anyone wants to donate 5 grand for an Evo 4/5 front clip on eBay
I can have the entire project done by October if anyone wants to donate 5 grand for an Evo 4/5 front clip on eBay
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ill keep an eye on this project 
always wanted a TME but our country laws prohibits us from importing it now since its too old. those already here are going for a lil too high of a price for me.
always wanted a TME but our country laws prohibits us from importing it now since its too old. those already here are going for a lil too high of a price for me.
