Matt's Evo VI - 380Bhp/415 lb/ft

[matt_vtr_15a]

After purchasing this over the weekend, thought I best set up a progress thread to keep a log of any changes.

It drives like an absolute dream, drove 200miles home with not one issue, it makes me smile everytime I hit boost

Current Modifications Are:

Engine:

Apexi Power FC ECU with commander
Walbro Uprated Fuel Pump
RC 750cc Injectors
Uprated Turbo Actuator
Apexi AVCR Boost Controller
Apexi Induction Kit
Full 3 Inch Exhaust
De-Cat
Twin Plate Clutch
Re-mapped to 1.4 bar Achieving 347bhp (with above mods)

Suspension, Wheels & Brakes

Tommi 3 Point upper Front Strut Brace
Tommi Mak 17 Wheels
4 x Toyo Proxy T1R Tyres
Goodridge Braided Brake Hoses
BC Coilovers with Full Fast Road Geo Set up
Ross Sports Discs (All around)
Carbotech XP8 Pads (All around)
Full Superpro Bushkit

Misc
Ralliart Mudflaps
Original Wind Deflectors (Now Fitted)

[matt_vtr_15a]

Will get some more pictures up soon but they really don't do it justice, maybe even videos. Few little tweaks really I want to do, soo far I have in mind the following:

Clear Front Indicators
New Headunit (Pioneer Double Din)
Grooved & Drilled Brake Discs
Tegiwa Harness Bar
Harnesses (Need to research safest type etc.)
Tidying up the engine bay


Performance wise it runs like a dream and i'm more than happy with it so not doing anything other than keeping it maintained with lots of fresh oil, good tyres, brake pads and general maintenance of the car.

It's my daily although I don't cover a great deal of miles I want it to be a car that can be used day to day.

It's an absolute minter and I want to keep it that way

[m4tt274]

These are great! Back when i was younger my dad had one, I loved it. Seem to remember it rotted out though

Hopefully this on is as good underneath as it is on top!

[matt_vtr_15a]

Originally Posted by m4tt274

These are great! Back when i was younger my dad had one, I loved it. Seem to remember it rotted out though

Hopefully this on is as good underneath as it is on top!

Yep viewed several with issues underneath.

This was imported in 2006 and has only had one owner since import who I bought it off.

It's been garaged since he bought it and only covered 5000 miles on uk roads, it's stunning underneath.

He has 2 other evo's a tommi mak, and an evo 5 track car as well as a bmw for his daily.

Proper genuine guy who was really sad to see it go but it barely got used and he needs funds for his 5 track toy.

It's only on 57000 miles now , it went for an MOT friday and sailed thru with 1 advisory which was to top up the brake fluid which was done straight after.

[leeroybrown]

LOL at the cassette player hahahahah.

Looks smart Matt, needs rid of the white wheels :-)

Defo needs de-tango'd

Has it had the lash adjusters done? Seems to be a common fault, generally they tap there tits out.

But I do like a decent 6, not a Evo fan personally more Impreza, but if I had to pick a model it would defo be a 6 :-)

[matt_vtr_15a]

Originally Posted by leeroybrown

LOL at the cassette player hahahahah.

Looks smart Matt, needs rid of the whites wheels :-)

Defo needs de-tango'd

Has it had the lash adjusters done? Seems to be a common fault, generally tap

Without digging thru the folder of reciepts i'm not sure about the lash adjusters, I can ask him though but engine runs sweet as a nut at the moment.

Casette player is pretty quick fix but for now it's one less reason for someone to smash a window to steal a headunit and it's retro as fuark.

I'm in two minds on the wheels, I was unsure before i viewed it but in the flesh it looks well. Can get them powdercoated for a good price anyway if i decide to. But may as well wait till after winter now.

Already bought some clear indicators and sidelights, just waiting on delivery

[Giraffe]

Nice family saloon mate.

More pics of interior are needed!

[leeroybrown]

Originally Posted by matt_vtr_15a

Without digging thru the folder of reciepts i'm not sure about the lash adjusters, I can ask him though but engine runs sweet as a nut at the moment.

Casette player is pretty quick fix but for now it's one less reason for someone to smash a window to steal a headunit and it's retro as fuark.

I'm in two minds on the wheels, I was unsure before i viewed it but in the flesh it looks well. Can get them powdercoated for a good price anyway if i decide to. But may as well wait till after winter now.

Already bought some clear indicators and sidelights, just waiting on delivery

Lovely jubbly!


Do you have a decent evo specialist nearby for servicing etc?

[matt_vtr_15a]

Originally Posted by leeroybrown

Lovely jubbly!


Do you have a decent evo specialist nearby for servicing etc?

Yes MG Auto Motorsports.

They do servicing, parts, remapping, aftermarket parts etc and are 10 miles from me, they are a platinum trader on MLR so get a little discount to and do good deals on undersealing, servicing and general maintenance


Haha cheers Dave, I'll post some up... the interior is pristine.. one sec ill add a couple more pics

[matt_vtr_15a]

Few more including engine, interior and underside.

There are no marks whatsoever on the seats, it's just a suede material so looks like it has in the pics

The heatproof material was tidied up and so were the window washer pipes, still want to tidy the engine bay up a little though and get it looking real fresh.

[Giraffe]

Nice. Always find the interiors on these and Scoobys fascinating. Looks so normal and bland, yet they are so quick. Just doesn't add up in my head, I expect something space age! Still, not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Liking that gear knob.

[smiith]

Looks awesome.. Needs a different gear knob though!

[Mike-]

Dont suppose you drove around the Bala/Snowdon area on sunday did you? Saw a silver Evo and winded my window down waiting for it to hit boost.

[matt_vtr_15a]

Originally Posted by Mike-

Dont suppose you drove around the Bala/Snowdon area on sunday did you? Saw a silver Evo and winded my window down waiting for it to hit boost.

No not me mate, drove from west sussex to nottingham sunday.

It gets some looks when it hits boost, i think it may even suck up small animals and children. Followed by a nice long flutter/chatter... not a sonicboom dumpvalve tshhhhhh (can't stand that sound)

[josh11490]

Looks awesome, used to prefer evo 7/8/9s but seen a few of these popping up on various forums lately and they are really growing on me.

Looks real clean.

[martin1985]

i like the evo 7 & 8s but this does look good!

[mhdurrani]

Dammm looks lush that I personnely love the Evo 4 and Evo 6 reims blue

[Brettles1986]

Looks nice and I agree with both Smiith and Dave, the gear knob needs replacing and the interiors are really underwhelming.

I do like elements of these but I also love the older evo 3.

Very fortunate to have one of these mate, I'm in the wrong job clearly.

[wassy78]

mmmmmmm sweeeeeeeeeeeeet me want

[matt_vtr_15a]

cheers fellas...

Soo updates....

The gearnob before I went to view the car was something I had in mind to change immediately.

I must admit I quite like the feel of the gearnob that's currently on it so wont chuck it away just yet, but do fancy something a bit more subtle so have ordered one of these off an MLR member for £15 delivered. Bargain.


Ralliart GearNOB




As one of my tasks is to tidy up the engine bay a little I have also ordered one of these Carbon Cooling Panels from Tegiwa Imports along with 2 x resovoir socks just to make a start on the engine bay. Not messing around with silicone hoses etc. just yet.

Carbon Cooling Panel



Resevoir Socks (Brake & Clutch)




Finally as part of my de-tango mission I have ordered 2 x smoked sidelights off ebay to replace the orange ones. I am also awaiting the arrival of 2 front clear indicators to replace the orange ones.