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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 06:25 AM
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Swiss EVO 8 Project

Hi Guys

Here is my current project.

Lancer Evo VIII with 35'000 km or 21'700 Miles. I bought the car with a real ugly Bodykit and started now with going to OEM Exterieur-look

Current Mods:
- KW Clubsport Coilovers 2-Way
- OZ Ultraleggera 9x18" (for sale)
- K&N Airfilter

Current Mods:
- Remove the OZ Ultraleggera Wheels and replace it with OEM EVO 9 MR BBS Weeels
- OEM EVO 8 Front Bumper install and paintjob (befor was some ugly Bodykit on)
- OEM EVO 8 Sideskirts install and paintjob (befor was some ugly Bodykit on)
- OEM EVO 8 Rear Bumper install and paintjob (befor was some ugly Bodykit on)
- OEM EVO 8 Trunk Spoiler paintjob
- Remove all the lettering on the trunk
- Remove the Stickers on both side
- Remove the tinted window
- Install the OMP Superleggero deep steering wheel with the short NRG Hub
- Install of the HPT Carbon Airbox
- Install of the Binary Seat lowering brackets
- Install of the EVO 7 Taillights

Future Mods: Are coming step by step always with new updates


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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 07:56 AM
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Wow, that's a very clean mess...have fun fixing it! Kinda like the wheels, they weigh how much?
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 09:23 AM
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@ osetsky

It will be a lot of fun but also a lot of time

They weight in 9x18 --> 9.3 kg / 20.5 lbs
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 03:35 AM
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First parts for my Evo 8

OMP Superleggero deep steering wheel
NRG Short Hub

HPT Carbon Upper Airbox


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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 01:35 PM
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Here a picture from the back

Don't look the ugly Exhaust. I will change it


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Old Oct 27, 2020 | 02:00 AM
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Here some news about the project.

- sold the OZ Ultraleggera and replaced with OEM EVO IX MR Wheels
- replace the antenna socket because the first owner did something weird
- Put the rear window out because it was some rust under and at the same time we remove the tinted windows




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Old Oct 27, 2020 | 01:07 PM
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Nice progress!
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Old Oct 28, 2020 | 11:59 AM
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Next Parts Update

Thanks to Evo-Works.de from Germany for the fast delivery.

- Walbro Fuel Pump GSS342 of the 3. Generation
- Binary Eng Seat Lowering Brackets for both side



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Old Oct 30, 2020 | 11:40 AM
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New Taillight on the way. SOOOOO in Love with

Thanks to Ross-Sport in UK


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Old Oct 30, 2020 | 12:25 PM
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I think the tail lights will look good on a black car, congrats
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Old Nov 21, 2020 | 01:50 AM
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Update from November

- OEM Front Bumper, Rear Bumper and Sideskirts painted and ready to install
- Paintjob on the Roof and both rear sids finish








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Old Nov 21, 2020 | 02:57 AM
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Wasting no time! Nice.
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Old Dec 5, 2020 | 12:20 AM
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Got the first order of MAPerformance

- NGK Plugs 6853 Heat Range 9 BPR9EIX
- Torque Solution Short Shifter
- Grimmspeed 3-Port Boost Controller
- Torque Solution Short 2" Antenna
- AMS Shift Knob
- GFB Mach 2 Diverter Valve
- K&N Oilfilter
- Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace


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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 10:35 PM
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Loving it! Looks great! I will keep tuned.
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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 10:54 PM
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It's marvelous. Following here.
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