I've just bought an Evo 8 in Australia and while I don't have infinite money I've started restoring the car doing a full interior strip, remove the rust, etch primer and coating, the works. All the plastics have been restored, I've done as much as I can with the limited amount of money I have and I love that this was coincidently around the time that I bought the car!
@@JonBonazza Thank you! I really try, next on my list is to get either the wings clear coat restored, or get the drip mouldings replaced, neither of which is a cheap exercise 😭
You have no idea how appealing this kind of car is for one car owner type of people who can't justify a sports car as their daily. This thing turned out amazing and I'm all for more unique builds over the usual suspects. Will be interesting to see how it turns out with the auto.
As a evo9 wagon owner I can tell you the car has so much character and the performance potenial is only limited by budget, but even with basic mods has more than enough pep to keep me happy ( intake, exhaust, inter cooler pipes and a 21psi tune)
I love the wagon version on the Evo. Miss my 2006 Mitsubishi Evo MR. Sold it to get my 2012 Nissan GTR which I still own. My Evo was my daily and my kids still have fond memories of it. Thank you for the memories.
My 2002 W20V Primera wagon has a boot power socket and a reverse camera, JDM cars always ahead of their time! My wind deflectors were very faded but I got them spray tinted black, now they look great!
Flat ride isn't about side to side roll. Its about the front/back porpoising you get when you go over a bump. Typically 10-20% higher spring frequency in the rear.
where we live here is hot and humid all year long, so having those wind/rain visor do sure helped when parked under the hot sun, opening the window just an inch to let the hot air out of the cabin after a long day baked.
In my heart of hearts I hope you’re trolling all of us and you have a sourced six speed and clutch pedal assembly sitting behind camera when this is all “done” as a bonus episode
Love the gears and gas reference boys. Keeep on keepin on. You’re doing all the things right. People and followers will come. As always I’m here for it. Also maybe for you rippin all the Tec
I highly recommend using a ceramic coating wipe (a trim restorer wipe, like from AMMO NYC) in order to breathe life into the black plastics and rubber trims that weren’t restored. I noticed the the mirror mount plates were faded, so I thought this would help.
Window visors are a must IMO. Most cars if it's raining etc using the wipers with the driver window down at all & the water just comes right into the car & allot of the time it drips directly onto the control switches. Non the less, the evo is looking amazing. Nice little reference to G&G, Ben's been through allot with his evo
Wind deflectors are a nice custom touch just for a little something extra, brings a bit more depth. The sides on the Evo wagon look really flat without them.
As an avid EVO fan, I love the clean look. I have the OEM guards on me EVO X and its not a bad look, but removing the mirror panels and guards really makes the car pop. Love the build.
This car looks absolutely perfect. One of my favorites you guys have done but I am a sucker for wagons. Great choice removing the wind deflectors…those wind guards always remind me of an old man who likes smoking in his car. Lol
reminds me of my 05 legacy gt wagon. very similar scheme, colors and all. one of my all time favorite cars i've owned. made the best daily. really love this version of the evo and big props for keeping it clean.
Regarding the urethane what you have to do is leave the tip and cover it with something, like paper tape for example, then you push a little bit out. The bit out dries but everything inside will be fresh. The part out is usually pretty easy to remove.
for the interior cutouts in the carpet, it would be possible, given the cuts be made symmetrical on both sides of the car, to 3D print removable covers to block these out. 3D prints can be made smooth using acetone vapors to looks a bit more OE (but inherently glossy)
Looks amazing. Such a cool car. Most of the time when you roll the rear fenders with an Evo you get that creasing. It's unfortunate, but really common. I like the wind deflectors. You should put them back on.
Love wagons and wish the States would sell them. But, just like their measurements and tipping culture, they just love to be different from the rest of the world. Curious as to why you didn't get center caps for the wheels. There are a variety of styles from Advan (flat to raised) and I know they have them because I run RGs on my R32.
A couple methods for rear fenders instead of rolling that may be better: Try a hammer and dolly to roll the edge over slowly, wrap the dolly with a microfiber and use a hammer or hard mallet on the inside to roll the edge over Or Cut off wheel 75-90% of the lip then use the hammer and dolly or fender roller to fold the remaing bit, panel bond the backside and rocker guard the inside lip to seal everything up for near zero lip
Yeah. Good mods all around. Man that thing looks awesome!! Really like the style you guys go for, oem+ with just the right touches for the intent of the car 👍👍
I always admire your attention to the small details and you guys do such a good job of the little things that make the car OEM plus. But in this case Pete, why oh why didn't your OCD make you just pop a fresh lick of paint on those valve covers to match all the nice goodies in the engine bay? Aside from that, what a beauty she turned out to be!
I used those same PowerStop rotors on the front and rear of my Subaru and after only one winter, all the zinc coating had completely rusted off and the rotors looked like crap. By comparison, I've had painted rotors that have lasted for years without rusting.
Like the car a lot, I love a fast wagon, this has really nice lines, I don’t like black wheels, but that’s fine, I’d prefer it as a LHD so maybe a future build or revisit that would be cool, and lastly, you guys always go,to the same track, you guys need a Top Gear big board of all the lap times of your cars!
Awesome build, I've had the Z23 pads on my own car for a while. I've found when you push the car on back roads the pads fade out really quickly. IMO the power stop pads aren't that good and for daily driver use you should use Hawks of some kind
Looking good! always look forward to your videos! Keep up the good work! Also, i like the rain deflector when i like the air outside but its raining and don't want to use my climate control or AC, if that makes sense.
That rear interior could be the same as the lancer wagon and therefore relatively easy to replace. Maybe you'd need to drill a hole for that 12 volt outlet.
I've just bought an Evo 8 in Australia and while I don't have infinite money I've started restoring the car doing a full interior strip, remove the rust, etch primer and coating, the works. All the plastics have been restored, I've done as much as I can with the limited amount of money I have and I love that this was coincidently around the time that I bought the car!
Bullshit
Already doing more than most!
@@firathussein4136 lol what portion is "bullshit" to you? What about the OP comment do you find so outrageous and unbelievable?
@@firathussein4136 okay cool kid.
@@JonBonazza Thank you! I really try, next on my list is to get either the wings clear coat restored, or get the drip mouldings replaced, neither of which is a cheap exercise 😭
DP holds the camera, Pete does the work, and then Dp finishes with the detailing and polishing. Never fails! You guys are a match made in JDM heaven
DP did the coilovers and alignment as well :)
@@my4cars528 I know. But I like to give him a hard time
You have no idea how appealing this kind of car is for one car owner type of people who can't justify a sports car as their daily. This thing turned out amazing and I'm all for more unique builds over the usual suspects. Will be interesting to see how it turns out with the auto.
As a evo9 wagon owner I can tell you the car has so much character and the performance potenial is only limited by budget, but even with basic mods has more than enough pep to keep me happy ( intake, exhaust, inter cooler pipes and a 21psi tune)
😳. Damn.... now wanna see a speed academy Volvo wagon.
Especially a 5 cylinder wagon
I have never seen a brake package pop as much as this build, the contrast effect with those wheels is insane!
I love the wagon version on the Evo. Miss my 2006 Mitsubishi Evo MR. Sold it to get my 2012 Nissan GTR which I still own. My Evo was my daily and my kids still have fond memories of it. Thank you for the memories.
Same buddy. Mine was Wicked White. For an RS3 in my case.
My 2002 W20V Primera wagon has a boot power socket and a reverse camera, JDM cars always ahead of their time! My wind deflectors were very faded but I got them spray tinted black, now they look great!
Flat ride isn't about side to side roll. Its about the front/back porpoising you get when you go over a bump. Typically 10-20% higher spring frequency in the rear.
Yes, this is correct, we build in higher rear frequencies vs front to reduce porpoising!
where we live here is hot and humid all year long, so having those wind/rain visor do sure helped when parked under the hot sun, opening the window just an inch to let the hot air out of the cabin after a long day baked.
In my heart of hearts I hope you’re trolling all of us and you have a sourced six speed and clutch pedal assembly sitting behind camera when this is all “done” as a bonus episode
i suggest painting the tri-diamonds red, front and back. this wagon looks very smooth.
I was thinking if done properly this could be good, like a metallic red.
Or match the calipers
Love the gears and gas reference boys. Keeep on keepin on. You’re doing all the things right. People and followers will come. As always I’m here for it. Also maybe for you rippin all the Tec
2003 wagon H6 Subaru also have the power plug outlet in the side trunk area. Japan wagons were always on the top of there game.
The best part of this video was seeing the blue nc1 miata in the background, very excite!!
I see that NC miata peeking out in the background, can’t wait for that build!
2.5 swap
I highly recommend using a ceramic coating wipe (a trim restorer wipe, like from AMMO NYC) in order to breathe life into the black plastics and rubber trims that weren’t restored. I noticed the the mirror mount plates were faded, so I thought this would help.
Window visors are a must IMO. Most cars if it's raining etc using the wipers with the driver window down at all & the water just comes right into the car & allot of the time it drips directly onto the control switches.
Non the less, the evo is looking amazing.
Nice little reference to G&G, Ben's been through allot with his evo
Normally I'm not a Subaru advocate but a Forester build-off would be amazing. I've seen Foresters leave other makes in the dust at hill climbing.
The build looks amazing. Its a shame that more oem parts are not available for the wagon. It needs a manual swap pete.
Clean is the way to go. I applaud taking off stick on "mods".
fluid film every nook and cranny in this evo 😂 we need a full sponsorship for permanent rust protection on this baby
Wind deflectors are a nice custom touch just for a little something extra, brings a bit more depth. The sides on the Evo wagon look really flat without them.
That Evo looks so good! I love that it’s a wagon as well. Doesn’t need to be a crazy build to be perfect. Keep it up guys!
Looks fantastic! So simple. Doesn’t need a front lip or wild duck wing… nice wheels, tires and stance does the work!
@3:15 Mitsubishi had that figured out in the 90s
The pajeros came with those outlets in the back as standard
Looks so clean. Nice work boys.
The wheel and tire fitment along with the brake choice really makes this car. excellent choice
Wow! Great job guys. I’m a wagon lover, but I’d never loved the EVO wagon, this one changed my mind.
That VHT rollbar and chassis is worth the premium. Great adhesion and coverage. #notanad
As an avid EVO fan, I love the clean look. I have the OEM guards on me EVO X and its not a bad look, but removing the mirror panels and guards really makes the car pop. Love the build.
those holes made in the back, a 3D printed part could fit super well there!
This car looks absolutely perfect. One of my favorites you guys have done but I am a sucker for wagons. Great choice removing the wind deflectors…those wind guards always remind me of an old man who likes smoking in his car. Lol
reminds me of my 05 legacy gt wagon. very similar scheme, colors and all. one of my all time favorite cars i've owned. made the best daily. really love this version of the evo and big props for keeping it clean.
i was actually really excited to see this car on sa3r like in the thumbnail lol
Exactly.
Regarding the urethane what you have to do is leave the tip and cover it with something, like paper tape for example, then you push a little bit out. The bit out dries but everything inside will be fresh. The part out is usually pretty easy to remove.
for the interior cutouts in the carpet, it would be possible, given the cuts be made symmetrical on both sides of the car, to 3D print removable covers to block these out. 3D prints can be made smooth using acetone vapors to looks a bit more OE (but inherently glossy)
Looks amazing. Such a cool car. Most of the time when you roll the rear fenders with an Evo you get that creasing. It's unfortunate, but really common. I like the wind deflectors. You should put them back on.
I love wagons and this one has the right looks. I bought a 2019 VW Sportwagon with a 6 speed manual as it was the last model year that was a stick.
Awww man so clean! I agree about cleaning up the windows.
Loving this build! I have a is300 sportcross, wagon. And I’ve been waiting for yall to do another wagon ! Enjoy all your content
I had Evo 10 last edition wheel on my 8 when I had it. Looked great.
Awesome wagon
Love wagons and wish the States would sell them. But, just like their measurements and tipping culture, they just love to be different from the rest of the world. Curious as to why you didn't get center caps for the wheels. There are a variety of styles from Advan (flat to raised) and I know they have them because I run RGs on my R32.
Get yourself a “Peel Wheel” eraser wheel safe for plastics. Use them in the shop I work for and have saved me a ton of time.
Wow man that reveal gave me goosebumps it’s incredible…good job fellas you never disappoint 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼
I am definitely a wind reflector kind of guy.. but only the oem ones. Those fit the best. I also have them on my regular Lancer Wagon.
I like wind deflectors, all you have to do is polish them up and they look brand new.
Looks CLEAN & SHARP!!
I love the OEM deflectors. Get new ones! The little mitsubishi embossing on them is awesome
it seems like a lot of early 2000s wagons had the 12v outlet in the back which is nice! My 2002 is300 sportcross has one
A couple methods for rear fenders instead of rolling that may be better:
Try a hammer and dolly to roll the edge over slowly, wrap the dolly with a microfiber and use a hammer or hard mallet on the inside to roll the edge over
Or
Cut off wheel 75-90% of the lip then use the hammer and dolly or fender roller to fold the remaing bit, panel bond the backside and rocker guard the inside lip to seal everything up for near zero lip
Evo came out amazing such a good looking wagon
Stageas got the 12v plugs in the back as well, super convenient
Keep doing these videos love how you go into so much detail in everything!
Wow.. this Lancer wagon turned out super nice! So practical too. Can’t wait to see you guys work on an ‘04-‘07 STi. Best jdm tuner garage in TH-cam!
you guys are creating a 90s-00s JDM museum of sorts with all of these builds!
Nice car Pete! Great modifications. I’m fond of wagons myself and this car is hot! 👊
Great job guys car looks awesome ! Love the turn out ! Keep up the great videos
i wish they continued to make this sport compact wagon... its just so perfect.
I'm a visor fan, some jdm visors aren't black, or clear either, some have that weird purple color to them. Great build though
Yeah. Good mods all around. Man that thing looks awesome!! Really like the style you guys go for, oem+ with just the right touches for the intent of the car 👍👍
Those tires look really nice
Such a rare, unusual and cool wagon build. Makes me want to go into the garage and work on my Alltrack.
I like weathertech window visors, but without is cool too
Dang it looks so good. Didn't think it was going to look this good.
I always admire your attention to the small details and you guys do such a good job of the little things that make the car OEM plus. But in this case Pete, why oh why didn't your OCD make you just pop a fresh lick of paint on those valve covers to match all the nice goodies in the engine bay? Aside from that, what a beauty she turned out to be!
I appreciate the exterior shots outside!! Really shows off the hard work. Hopefully we can get some rollers too? 😊🤔
What a clean build!! I hope the auto ends up pretty cool. I hope you guys push some good power also! You guys should raffle your builds!
Turned out amazing guys! Bravo!!
I used those same PowerStop rotors on the front and rear of my Subaru and after only one winter, all the zinc coating had completely rusted off and the rotors looked like crap. By comparison, I've had painted rotors that have lasted for years without rusting.
The SA3R in the thumbnail were such a tease
Stay tuned for the next episode of... monster G-wagon!! Lol i love it guys! That'll shred the streets EASILY!
this thing turned out incredible 👌
If you are keeping the auto make sure top replace the wave spring in the transmission.
I want this car exactly for myself!! I'm in love with her!!!
7:30 great tip! Disconnect the battery too!
What help does taking the battery off do ?
@@damienhancock9408 battery drains with the brake lights on even if the car is off.
Those wheels are so good 🔥
Detective coating is the best!
Like the car a lot, I love a fast wagon, this has really nice lines, I don’t like black wheels, but that’s fine, I’d prefer it as a LHD so maybe a future build or revisit that would be cool, and lastly, you guys always go,to the same track, you guys need a Top Gear big board of all the lap times of your cars!
3:06 my boy. My 99 montero sport 97 montero sport and my 03 outlander has those.
Awesome build, I've had the Z23 pads on my own car for a while. I've found when you push the car on back roads the pads fade out really quickly. IMO the power stop pads aren't that good and for daily driver use you should use Hawks of some kind
You can spray the window vents with taillight tint spray. Then eBay them
Looks bloody awesome
Wind deflectors are the Challenger/Charger splitter guards for every other car
I guess you guys will have to take me for a ride, eh? Fantastic work!
Nice Update
Looking good! always look forward to your videos! Keep up the good work!
Also, i like the rain deflector when i like the air outside but its raining and don't want to use my climate control or AC, if that makes sense.
Dannggg she is looking good!! Now i'm debating if i should remove the wind deflectors these parts are hard to find nowadays
Very nice love the clean
Look of OEM+ 👍
❤ The wagon looks amazing. Good job as always definitely oem plus 💯 perfection achieved
Evo looks great! ❤
Love any and all evo content, thank you!
Is it just a coincidence that your evo 8, evo 6 and evo 9 wagon were all silver?
Another wicked build guys! Keep going! You guys are doing the classic hard hitting shit nobody else is doing! Let's fucking go!!!
That rear interior could be the same as the lancer wagon and therefore relatively easy to replace. Maybe you'd need to drill a hole for that 12 volt outlet.
Best auto channel on TH-cam!
Look at project aero lip kit for a nice finish to your car
Nice EVO build as always boys and yeah agree money worth spending on the EVO VIII MR Headlights as the matte black is the way to go. GW.
Wow! Great job guys. It looks perfect. I would red or black out the Mits emblems but that's me. lol
Looks gorgeous!
THREE SPOKE ELITISM RAAAAAAAAAH 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 those thumbnail wheels BETTER make it on the car
Get out
I'm definitely a rain graud type of guy, any car i own have to have them, i love the look plus they are functional.