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Old 20-10-2014, 08:27 PM
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Default Mitsubishi Evo VI GSR

After 10 years of Subaru's I fancied a change.

Sold the Impreza for a decent price and put a deposit down on an Evo VI that was still in Japan.

After a loooooong wait I finally picked it up at the end of June.

Plan was to keep it standard(ish), but wanted to do a few things to free up some power and make sure it's healthy.

First I re-painted the calipers, fitted performance Friction pads, Motul brake fluid, and de-tango'd it, aswell as having Tein S Tech springs , Blitz panel filter and 3mm lash adjusters fitted when SVA Imports bought the car in. (Great company, highly recommend them).

ICE was sorted with an Apline head unit, speakers and under-seat sub.

Recently I have fitted a de-cat, Walbro fuel pump, AVCR, injectors cleaned and flowed (after one failed), Evo VIII actuator and dump valve, and a Ecutek re-map by Simon.

Car drives superb and pulls like a train through all the gears.

Next mods? Tyres and tints I think (removed the original tints as they'd gone smokey), and fit the Evo IX clutch and flywheel I've bought.






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Old 20-10-2014, 08:37 PM
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Lovely EVO6 Gary you not thinking about changing the wheels to something else ?
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Old 20-10-2014, 08:56 PM
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Very very nice gary. Nicest evo's these in my opinion.
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Old 20-10-2014, 09:13 PM
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Very Nice Gary, a nice set of 'Fat' Rota's will make that into a very desirable car (but totally understand if you want to keep it stock).
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Old 20-10-2014, 09:59 PM
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Stunning looking car Gary does that mean I can now have a stunning low insurance quote tomorrow pretty please
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Old 20-10-2014, 10:06 PM
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Very nice mate, will definitely have a nose around it in a few weeks at Brands
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Old 20-10-2014, 10:12 PM
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Very nice mate, will definitely have a nose around it in a few weeks at Brands
At least mine won't be on its own!!

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Old 20-10-2014, 10:16 PM
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lol

All we need to do now is get put right next to the MLR stand..... and wait for the questions to start
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Old 20-10-2014, 10:54 PM
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I was considering a set of Speedline Turini's, but the standard wheels have really grown on me.
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Old 20-10-2014, 11:23 PM
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I was considering a set of Speedline Turini's, but the standard wheels have really grown on me.
Revolution Milleniums also look good on these, can get a very good deal on new sets!!
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Old 20-10-2014, 11:25 PM
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Don't tempt me, lol
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Old 21-10-2014, 12:16 AM
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Looks lovely
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Old 21-10-2014, 01:56 AM
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Very nice, just needs white wheels to finish it off. I've promised myself a red makinnen evo for my 40th.
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Old 21-10-2014, 08:01 AM
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Looks very nice Gary..
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Old 21-10-2014, 08:28 AM
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Very nice, I do like an evo and it looks really clean aswel
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Old 21-10-2014, 11:18 AM
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Very nice Gary!!
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Old 21-10-2014, 04:04 PM
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Gary get some of these wheels on it , this my mates Evo6 GSR
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Old 22-10-2014, 12:50 AM
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love it

I still remember driving my mates mildly fettled 6 when it was virtually brand new, It was very nice to drive!
They are still the best looking Evo's in my opinion.
I Looking forward to seeing it at modified live
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Old 22-10-2014, 10:03 PM
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Very nice, A White Evo6 is still on my bucket list of cars to try/own. And what I would now consider a very good buy as a future classic and good clean original ones will only ever appreciate in value.
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Old 22-10-2014, 11:46 PM
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I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing at first, but now it's mapped I love it.

A lot of the UK ones are suffering badly with rot, so want to keep on top of this one and keep it tidy.
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Old 09-11-2014, 07:51 PM
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Had a few 'small' jobs to do recently.

I'd been having problems with fuel pumps becoming noisy, and an injector failing.
After checking the fuel tank we noticed it had a lot of silt/dirt/rust in there, we ended up replacing the whole fuel system. (Tank, pump, filter and had the injectors cleaned and flowed).
Turned out to be a bit of a pain, especially the 'easy' fuel filter, but after taking it to Brands yesterday on its first long(ish) run the problem seems to be ok.

Have just ordered a new set of tyres as the Khumo's currently on the car don't inspire confidence, so have gone for a set of Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas
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Been a while since I updated this.

Haven't done much to the car as I've been buying a house, so the mods have been on hold.

Had a service done at Jap Performance Parts, which resulted in the car feeling and driving so much smoother. Decent fluids make a big difference.

I've had a couple of bits painted to tidy the car up (rocker cover and air duct) and had the windows tinted.

I've just bought a Golf GTI to use as a daily hack, so the Evo can go into my new garage and used for something more exciting for the daily commute.

I've got a Whiteline rear ARB fo fit with new drop links, and I'm taking the car to Elvington on the 15th for Simon's memorial event. Fingers crossed it'll survive the journey and event in one piece!
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Old 04-05-2015, 09:28 AM
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Good to see another member making the journey to Elvington, see you for a pint or two on the night before
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Old 04-05-2015, 11:33 PM
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Definately.

My plan is to get everyone drunk the night before so you all have hangovers on the Friday.... so i have a chance!
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