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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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.