Yeah it always cracks me up people blasting Mitsubishi pricing but are OK paying $750-800 etc from vendors plus shipping. Even walking into a by-the-book dealership and paying full retail is a better deal.

The only thing about the OEM I don't like is the ones i've seen don't have the tow hook cover.

Yeah its sold separately, but they are dirt cheap (like $25 I think last time I had to order one).

http://www.trademotion.com/parts/ind...&siteid=213934

Are they also dealer stock?

US Stock, yes. There's like 100 of them in the country, and all the dealers that stock the 9 JDM bumper stock the tow cover.

Ahh I hadn't researched too much but the one I did see (i think it was on Amazon) was like $50 which is a sizeable amount of money for that you know. So that's not too bad all in all.

Just installed an Evo 9 turbo With a ported exhaust manifold.

Felt a difference compared to the 9.8 I had in there. Strong pull no doubt.

Wow I did not know that! The bayson one I got looked decently enough, took it to a body shop for paint and they said it looks oem quality, even has the stamped letters/numbers. It did come with the fenders stretch a little wide. Hopefully i don't have any trouble installing it.

For future reference, can you pm me which dealership around DC that have inventory of the bumpers/other imported items. Thanks.

WORKS Brain Flash P2/R
WORKS 65mm Throttle Body
WORKS High-Flow Drop-in Filter
WORKS Stealth Muffler
WORKS Resognated Test Pipe
Samco Turbo Inlet

Received this finally, can't wait to receive my actual parts that are on the way :D

Been stock long enough already

Works shift/underhood bushings (feels great)
Changed from mobil 1 to VR1 to see any difference since I'm on e85
Bumper came back from the shop, they broke a piece for a bolt -.-; will see if i can still put it on properly.

Went to the garage for an oil change and they found a leaking steering end link, so both got changed out.

The car was 40,000 km (24,800 miles) so I suppose the failure was age, and not mileage-related.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...27b6585656.jpg


One normal end link


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...27b6585656.jpg


The other end link that has thrown up


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...27b6585656.jpg


New ones going on

Bled my brakes, put my wheels back
on, quick detailed it, and put the cover on. Oh, and started it. Ready for my dual map e85 tune in 3 weeks
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...27b6585656.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...27b6585656.jpg

looks good!

UICP
Bov
Speed density intake
Triple pillar pod with gauges
Replaced a coolant hose that had a tear in it
:mitsu: