Evo X official paint issues/problems thread {merge}

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 7, 2008 | 08:45 AM

#16

Noize

Thread Starter

iTrader: (24)

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 8,849

Likes: 137

From: Franklin, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottatayamaha

I found this on www.ripoffreport.com apparently the Lancer GTS is having this same problem and this guy claims Mitsu would not help him at all. Not good news. I cant wait for my mud flaps to get here.

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/...Off0313051.htm

Mar 7, 2008 | 02:02 PM

#17

ronmcdon

Newbie

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 90

Likes: 0

From: Los Angeles

Quote:

Originally Posted by seminole2001

What was the price and part number for the splash guards if you don't mind me asking?

dont know the part #, but the oem ones are about $190.

Mar 7, 2008 | 05:26 PM

#18

AzNaLaN15

Newbie

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 20

Likes: 0

From: Nor cal, So cal

mmm... is this problem really on every single evoX? that could be a big negative for mitsu when i purchase my car in a couple months... (between 135i and evoX)

Mar 7, 2008 | 07:14 PM

#19

hel_if_ino

Evolved Member

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Mar 2003

Posts: 639

Likes: 0

From: Monterey, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzNaLaN15

mmm... is this problem really on every single evoX? that could be a big negative for mitsu when i purchase my car in a couple months... (between 135i and evoX)

Who the hell knows man...

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:00 AM

#20

kart125

Newbie

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 61

Likes: 0

From: Montreal

It would be nice for others who have the body kit to comment on this... If it actually protects from chips, it could be an argument to get it before it gets worst. Also, If anybody has pics of mudflaps installed, it would be nice to see if it kills the look (anybody saw the pics of the "rally" evoX with the flaps? Ugly...

Mar 9, 2008 | 09:16 AM

#21

PDXEvo

Evolved Member

iTrader: (4)

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 1,054

Likes: 1

From: Portland, OR

For cheaper then the mud flaps, you could go get a small sheet of 3M Clear bra installed on those areas. I had that stuff put on behind all my wheels for protection.

Mar 9, 2008 | 04:28 PM

#22

UFO

Evolved Member

iTrader: (7)

Joined: Feb 2003

Posts: 1,529

Likes: 0

From: Houston, TX

500 miles....

I live in the city and we have no snow/ice/salt/grit on the roads.

Mar 9, 2008 | 09:14 PM

#23

///AMG

Newbie

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 3

Likes: 0

From: SoCal

damn, that look bad for a car with only 500 miles

Mar 10, 2008 | 05:52 AM

#24

Keepster13

Newbie

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 74

Likes: 0

From: N.J.

250miles : (In NJ driven on paved roads only.) Granted my pass side isn't bad..yet... my driver side took a huge one. Really upsetting.

Driver side chip!

Pass side :

Mar 10, 2008 | 06:28 AM

#25

Jrod@Buschur

Former Sponsor

iTrader: (101)

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 4,487

Likes: 1

From: York, PA

Wow... that freakin stinks!

Mar 10, 2008 | 09:26 AM

#26

BambiTLK

Newbie

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 42

Likes: 0

From: Dallas, TX

I'm scared to look...I was going to wash her today, but now I'm not so sure.

It's only been 378 miles...

Mar 10, 2008 | 09:27 AM

#27

EVIL_EVO_VIII

Evolved Member

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 4,111

Likes: 1

From: Lake Mary,FL

Mitsu still using the same cheap paint!

Mar 10, 2008 | 10:02 AM

#28

Brahmzy

Newbie

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

From: C/S, CO

Shoot, I don't think anything compares to Subaru paint quality. I had an '05 STi and that thing + Colorado roads = disaster. Good grief.

Mar 10, 2008 | 12:07 PM

#29

articfury

Newbie

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Apr 2003

Posts: 94

Likes: 0

From: Texas

I don't think it has anything to do with the paint quality necessarily. It's more with the way the wheels flare out. Without any 3M type material covering the areas that stick out, they are going to get pelted with rocks.

As others have mentioned, this happened with the Evo VIII and Mitsu fixed it by putting more 3M where it was needed.

Short of waiting for a fix from Mitsu, I'd recommend getting a reputable clear bra provider to cover the area. Just my 2 pennies.

D