Customer Cars: Chris’ Modified Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Our customer, Chris, owns this impeccably kept Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. It's not a standard Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution though - oh no! It's a 2.0 litre power machine which currently runs at 514bhp with 494.8 ft lbs of torque. It's been beautifully modified both in terms of power, and appearance. It's a car that turns heads at car shows and is certainly one to be admired even at the local shops!
Let's find out a little more about the car itself and all the modification work Chris has added to it...
Chris' Modified Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
The Modifications:
- Fully forged engine with K1 I-beam long rods and Wiseco pistons
- ACL race bearings
- ARP bolts
- Beehive springs with Ti retainers
- Tommy Mac turbo with full Hybrid 20g rebuild
- Tomei 260 cams
- Tomei adjustable cam pulleys
- I.D. 1000cc injectors
- Link G4+ ECU
- Speed density conversion.
- 3 port boost solenoid
- Port and polished intake manifold
- EGR delete with head plugged
- COP kit
- Ball bearing short shift gear linkage conversion
- XXR 575 18" alloys
- Federal RSR 265/35/18 tyres
- Rocker cover converted to an10 fittings
- Aluminium oil catch can with an10 braided hoses
- Areomotive 340L fuel pump
- Uprated intercooler
- Apexi turbo timer
- High/low boost map by Norton Tuning Solutions
- Launch control
- Full Anti-lag
- Twin plate clutch
- Clear cam cover
- Tinted wind deflectors
- Quick release front bumper
- Turbosmart dual port adjustable blow off valve
- 3" turbo elbow with screamer pipe
- Evo 9 rear bumper
- Voltex rear arch kit
- Miltec 3" downpipe with full turbo back 3" system and de-cat pipe
- Full HID headlight conversion
- Black gloss side skirt extensions, rear spats, vortex generator and spoiler
- Carbon fibre eye brows, front badge, mirror covers and front splitter
- Twin Hella horns
- Red JDM tow hook
- Ralliart black/anthracite mudflaps
- Custom stainless covers in engine bay
Chris' Story...
"I've wanted a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 since I first ever saw one. Now, I can finally say that I own one. They certainly live up to expectations! (Yes, even the bad ones). After only owning it for a year, the head lifted and bent a rod. On the plus side, it gave me the push I needed to fully forge it and turn it into the beast she is now. It ignited the modification project and I've never looked back since. I've quite literally had a smile on my face since the very first test drive and still do now - whenever I get behind the wheel!
I try to take the car to as many shows and meets as I can but with work, it can be difficult. I'll usually take the car to 'Horsepower at the hall' or 'Squires Jap Meet'. I'm really hoping to try and get to more Japanese car and modified car shows in 2018. It always gets attention at events with its wide rear end (the next thing on my list will be to do the front to match)! Even me, myself - I can never park it up without looking back at it when walking away!"
Insurance for a Modified Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Many people who own a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution tend to modify it. Just like Chris.
When you add a modification to a car, however small it may be, you need to notify your insurer. Many standard car insurance providers won't provide cover for modified cars either. This is where we step in at Safely Insured. We're specialists in insuring both modified and performance cars. This means that we've set-up specialist schemes to accommodate for modified car owners and their cars. Here's just some of the features of our 'Modified Car Insurance' scheme:
- 'Agreed Valuations' cover
- 'Like-for-like' Modifications Cover
- Second Car Discounts
- Limited Mileage Discounts
If you'd like to find out further information, just visit our Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Insurance webpage. Alternatively, you can visit our Modified Car Insurance webpage.
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