I have been meaning to upload these pics for a few weeks now. On our last weekend together, we decided to take the Evo to Goddard Park and take some pics...so I guess you could call these the good-bye pics.

Updated mod list as of sale:
2003 Rally Red Evolution VIII GSR w/sunroof
78,3?? miles
5spd tranny
410awhp/400awtq @30psi on Dyno Jet simulator

Maintenance:
Oil changed every 2500-3000 miles with OEM filter & Mobil 1
Timing belt, balance belt, tensioners, water pump, all done about 15k miles ago.
Then another new timign belt and balance belt when installed the ARP head studs.
New headgasket/valve cover gaskets 3k miles ago.
Drivetrain fluids changed about less than 2k miles ago.
Transfer case replaced @ about 50K.
Tranny rebuilt (5th gear grind TSB) done at about 47K
4 Brand new Brembo calipers replaced @ about 63k
Coolant fan relay recall done
OEM PCV valve replace 100 miles ago
OEM spark plug wires replaced less than 1k miles ago
NGK bpr8s spark plugs replaced less than 1k miles ago

Appearance:
OEM ventvisors
OEM blue shift knob, ebrake handle, pedals
CF exhaust shield
Fake CF vortex generator
Perrin short antenna
Flat black 5Zigen FN01R-C 17x9 rims w/ 245/45/zr 17 Dunlop Sport SP Sport 5000s less than 2k on them for sure.
CF side splats (not installed)
"Blacked out" Mitsu emblems
Headlights, tail lights, and side markers all done by EvoDave, no more altezza!
Will even include the OEM car cover.

Mods:
All dyno tuning done by Jamie and myseld on a dyno.
2 way ECU map (flick of a switch, and you instantly change your maps. Great for those "in case run out of alky"
Basically my ecu is running the most up to date rom. Complete with all the goodies: no lift to shift, valet, knock "light".
Ported MUSE cast manifold
Evo IX turbo (18k miles) w/ ported FP 10.5 hotside
Forge wastegate actuator
Ported RNR 3" O2 housing
RNR 3" tbe (no cat)
GM electronic boost control
Evo X JDM MAP sensor
Dejon 3" intake
K&N air filter
1g DSM bov. Modded to hold 40psi
Buschur Racing Race FMIC w/ lower, and outlet pipe
Buschur Racing upper intercooler pipe
BR mini battery kit w/ brand new Odyssey battery
SMC alky injection w/ Aquamist flow sensor and gauge
Comp 280* cams
Rewired Walbro 255 fuel pump
NGK AFX wideband
ACT Streetlite flywheel
ACT 2900lb pressure plate w/ 6 puck disc
Buschur Racing shfiter bushing
Stainless steel clutch line
Defi D boost gauge
Aquamist alky flow gauge
Tein rear strut bar
Mitsu OEM accessory front strut bar












And now.....the new "Spins4" (more pics to come later once I get a real digital camera
08 Octane Blue Metallic GSR w/
SSS package
Aero kit
Interior sport package
Red top Optima battery
OEM ventvisors

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Very Clean. I love the rally red and your wheels go well with it. Keep it up.

 

WRCevo, should read the thread and look at the bottom.

Ontopic:

I'm liking the X more and more

 

Nice upgrade! Now its time to start getting all the same mods you had on your last EVO LOL.

 

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!

 

nice X dude... good upgrade

 

I like the upgrade as well!

 

you shouldve kept the 8.

 

Beautiful X but how does it compare to your 8?

 

Your RR looks great!! Rims go great with it! The new X looks sick too!!!

 

Thanks everyone! I''m not gonna lkie, I do miss the power my 8 had, but for what I got offered at the time, and taking I have wanted a X for a while, I had to make the move.

As for how it compares, well it would not be fair to compare it modded vs stock..except in the handling department, the X straight owns the 8. But seeing I started from scratch with the 8, I can compare the two fairly. And although the X is clearly heavier, it is a completely different animal. Like I already said, the handling there is no comparison, but the power, well I would have to say the X, although heavier, def holds its own. It's more like one of those, you really don't know how fast you are going til you look at the speedometer.

What I can't wait for, is the next 700 something miles to be broken in, so I can really see what this thing has.

Oh and lastly, EvoDave, got and ideas for the lights ? We already saw what your work did on my 8..lol

 

Updated 9/14/10

Figured it's been a while since Iposted pics of the X...so..well...heres is a little over a year later

 

Looking good Bill! I love the headlights, did you open them up, or is that a overlay? If you dont mind me asking did you have your wheels powder coated? I picked up a set of X wheels for my IX awhile ago and I'm looking to have them done in black this winter but want to find a good place.

 

looks good!

 

I like the headlights and the front lip.