WIP on me Evo (lots of pics) - Page 4

coolamasta · 15-05-2007, 15:11

Not updated in a while!

Recently fitted a better non-restrictive induction pipe and a mammoth FMIC

FMIC was a cooooooooooooooooont to fit though, had to keep shaving the back of the bumper and splitter to allow pipes to fit lol, got there in the end!!

Just had it mapped as well, see HERE for the thread

Heres some pics:

coolamasta · 15-05-2007, 15:13

Mongo - yes mate, see above post

Benn - I didn't put it on there, Interpro did and its a UNIPART not part co

rc - LOL its a good upwards move mate

namkeaps · 15-05-2007, 15:16

looking good. thats one huge FMIC and appears to be doping a good job with the power results. so whats next then?

coolamasta · 16-05-2007, 10:56

Cheers mate, yeah I could of kept the standard IC really as they are pretty good but this one came up at a good price and people on MLR recommend them as good value for money etc so just done it

Not a lot to do now mate, don't want to keep chucking money at it, Ive got it to a sensible level where its quick, reliable etc, will just maintain it and get to a fair new trackdays to enjoy it

Only things I want to do now is fit an electronic boost controller so I can have a hi/lo boost setting for normal everyday driving, replace front topmounts as passenger one has started to show signs of wear, some more silicone pipes, and just little cosmetic bits like a vortex generator for the back and stuff

**CraigGreen** · 16-05-2007, 10:57

How about retrim the door cards.... who dreamt up that fabric?

I guess you might like it.

chip · 16-05-2007, 10:59

Rob, you can probably get by on just a switch for the "hi-lo" boost setting, just turn off the amal valve and it will drop to actuator pressure only for probably 200bhp or so.

I cant see the point though, the acclerator pedal is a variable boost device anyway!

coolamasta · 16-05-2007, 11:20

Yeah the IV interior fabric pattern/colour isn't the best, prob the only thing I don't like very much but to be honest I don't care lol, I could fit a 5/6 or even a Tommi Mak interior as its all a straight swap but its money I'd rather not waste, the Recaros in the 4 are far better than the 5/6 as well, a lot more of a bucket to them!

Amel valve isn't connected chip, just the manual boost controller... And I was thinking more of having a low boost setting if I leave it anywhere IE bodyshop or something and they decide to take it out for a "testdrive" well despite the fact I would pummel their face in if I found out about it, it reduces the risk of them ragging it on cold with full boost, I'd love to say it doesn't happen but it does

Theres no hurry for one though, I will just keep an eye out for a cheap 2nd hand one on ebay, fancied a Apexi AVCR but nearly £300 for a fancy boost controller with some "cool" features is a bit too much IMO unless your loaded lol

coolamasta · 22-06-2007, 09:40

Current engine bay shot

Got some new bits to fit soon as well:

* Pillow ball camber adjustable top mounts for front and rear
* Silicone radiator pipes
* TME or Mocal oil cooler setup (not decided which yet)
* Black Ralliart mudflaps
* New custom floor mats
* Need to spray bonnet vent black to match the rest

WeeKenny · 22-06-2007, 16:13

Mate you've removed the secondary air system to the manifold so you can remove more of it (back to the intake pipe) with no problems. Simply plug the vac connection and the one to the intake pipe.

coolamasta · 09-07-2007, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeKenny

Mate you've removed the secondary air system to the manifold so you can remove more of it (back to the intake pipe) with no problems. Simply plug the vac connection and the one to the intake pipe.

Yeah I will get rid of the rest of the SAS system sometime when I can be arsed lol Cheers

Been very busy this weekend, have fitted the following:

* Cusco pillowball top mounts (well fitted these last week actually lol)

* TME oil cooler as standard E4 one was not good enough

* Ralliart mudflaps after some hammer and vice action with the brackets

* Apexi 1.3 bar rad cap, I actually stop loosing water now lol

* New pre-cut shag pile carpets lol ok there just normal ones

* Fitted MLR sun strip, don't worry its only a small black one!

* Majorly cleaned the car inside and out

* Got fined £30 by the 5-0 for having a small front numberplate, DOH!

Heres some pics of my efforts lol (Oh and I know the mud flaps wont be to everyones taste but they look good in the flesh so ner ner lol)

***Andy_L*** · 09-07-2007, 12:31

You don't live anywhere near Yate do you something about where the car is parked is really familiar

And the interior is ahem wel...........

Cars' still awesome though

coolamasta · 09-07-2007, 12:50

Nah I live in Bristol mate, yeah the red pattern is a bit

but I don't really give a fook because its not supposed to look pretty, just be practical, the seats in the IV are a lot more buckety than the laster ones as well

I could stick a later interior in but whats the point, i'd rather put the money towards a bigger turbo

Cheers

andygsiv6 · 16-10-2007, 21:19

absolute gorgeous look after it mate.

slappycarp · 19-10-2007, 20:11

you still about???
not seen ya in it for a while??
so have ya sold it and bought what ya wanted?

alistairolsen · 19-10-2007, 20:26

hes still got it!

coolamasta · 22-10-2007, 20:15

As Al says yup still got it, was in Weston last night in it in fact and had a play with Chip in his mid engine nova on the way home

kNeo_gHau · 23-10-2007, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolamasta

I could stick a later interior in but whats the point, i'd rather put the money towards a bigger turbo

Or just strip the whole interior and add bucket seats

Or just strip the interior, door cards. I mean seriously, i love evo's and have for a while now but that interior looks really bad.
Whats the levers on the front seats for? It's a 5 door so don't need to put the front seats forwards

coolamasta · 07-12-2007, 16:24

lol it already has proper recaro bucket seats which is why they are reclining as they are not standard items

I agree with the colour though but like I said it really doesn't bother me because im too busy enjoying the drive :P

Anyways not done a lot recently, heres a couple of things I have to fit

Momo Race steering wheel
Candy blue Rocker cover (not fitted yet)
New digital Prosport gauges with peakhold
Sprayed bonnet vent black with high temp paint, looks 100% better now
New Magnacore HT leads
New Denso Iridium sparks
Oil and fuel filter change

ANDYRACER · 07-12-2007, 16:57

Did you by any chance buy the blue rocker cover allready painted from Cheshire/Stockport way?

coolamasta · 07-12-2007, 17:27

Errrr can't remember mate, it was off someone on the MLR, whys that?

ANDYRACER · 08-12-2007, 20:30

Looks like the exact same one i cleaned up to put up for sale when i worked at Autofix.

rob_lee_1 · 09-12-2007, 15:41

Mega jealous matey. Love it!

luke_16v · 12-04-2008, 08:34

wow, nice car matey, your reli lucky to have that,i love evo's and only wish i could get my hands on 1 lol