Evo X Front Nose
Oct 25, 2009, 12:11 PM
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Evo X Front Nose
I just found these online while trying to look for aero parts..which are non existant for our RA's. This would be perfect for those who have upgraded intercoolers that are taller. This would effectively give air flow to the top portion of the intercooler (just like the X's), you will still need to cut the foam that is behind the black portion of the bumper, but other than that, it should be possible. Just something interesting I saw, I still cant find a link to purchase them though.
http://www.evosoul.com/blog/?p=194
this is a picture of my front bumper when it was removed, as you can see the white foam needs to be cut in the shape and i think the bumper support as well, but i didnt see if there was already a hole on the bumper support, if someone else can chime in
http://www.evosoul.com/blog/?p=194
this is a picture of my front bumper when it was removed, as you can see the white foam needs to be cut in the shape and i think the bumper support as well, but i didnt see if there was already a hole on the bumper support, if someone else can chime in
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Oct 25, 2009, 02:15 PM
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That pic in the 1st post was from a Toronto Lancer Club group buy a few months back. PM Evo Soul about it maybe he can give u a link about where to get it from.
ARS Body Kits also has them http://9glancers.com/index.php/topic,2048.0.html
ARS Body Kits also has them http://9glancers.com/index.php/topic,2048.0.html
Oct 25, 2009, 02:38 PM
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Oct 25, 2009, 02:55 PM
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Hey there, Got a pm about this. I have been making inroads into Mitsubishi Canada, and more importantly, Mitsubishi USA for a number of different items. What I can say right now is a few mods will be coming to north america, likely based in Cali.
The Center nose piece is a great aftermarket mod, Better still with the addition of CF versions of this make it almost a no brainer. It compliments those calling CF crazy with CF hoods and splitters.
That said, from what I have heard from Rick Chong , there is a distribution node that will possibly be coming to California. So now you guys will have a USA source to get the goods faster.
I am currently getting involved with the SEMA show and Quarterbacking a few mods that will be presented there. So after I get that out of the way and speak to Mitsubishi USA about new programs for the Lancer / RalliArt, I will give an update on the status of all this.
On a side note, As far as I know, NONE of my alliance's of contacts are aligned with ARS Bodykits.
Cheers
The Center nose piece is a great aftermarket mod, Better still with the addition of CF versions of this make it almost a no brainer. It compliments those calling CF crazy with CF hoods and splitters.
That said, from what I have heard from Rick Chong , there is a distribution node that will possibly be coming to California. So now you guys will have a USA source to get the goods faster.
I am currently getting involved with the SEMA show and Quarterbacking a few mods that will be presented there. So after I get that out of the way and speak to Mitsubishi USA about new programs for the Lancer / RalliArt, I will give an update on the status of all this.
On a side note, As far as I know, NONE of my alliance's of contacts are aligned with ARS Bodykits.
Cheers
Oct 26, 2009, 02:45 PM
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Oct 26, 2009, 03:15 PM
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LOL....foam covering many lbs of steel! Our steel bumper does not have the slots cut in it like the aluminum bumper on the EVO's, so you would need someone to cut them for you and then box weld the open sides where you cut the slots for strength.... unless you don't mind loosing some front end collision protection.
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Oct 26, 2009, 04:57 PM
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I have the evo aluminum vented cross brace installed and have been waiting for something like this to vent the bumper. Very interesting. The cf piece for the evo was curved different and did not fit. Is this cf piece made specifically for the RA?
Oct 26, 2009, 06:00 PM
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I got it from a member of this forum who was local to me and had purchased the jdm version that had the toe hook. The fitment was very good. The only thing was that one of the bolts for the horn was a different size, and it seemed to fit a bit tighter against the URIC I have. Maybe a quarter inch tighter. I had to push a bit but it went. All bolt holes fit perfect. Not sure if I have gained any more air flow without venting the bumper though. Maybe a little. I figured I would buy it anyway since it was a great deal and a rare find.
Oct 26, 2009, 07:17 PM
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for those wondering, keith is definitely right. there IS a foam pad, however it is covering a metal crossmember that functions as a bumper support, crash bar and an intercooler mounting point, among other things. the one in our car is not vented, but can be cut as was also said above, but wouldnt be as strong without some welding. the thing most people dont realize, tho, is that a replacement metal bumper support for the evo as well as the vented front facia and the actual plastic ducts to go from the front bumper back directly to the i/c are all easily obtained from the dealership, and possibly from online oem vendors. if anyone is really interested, i can look up the 
part numbers for everything tomorrow, but from what i remember when looking it up for my car, it was all relatively inexpensive and can be easily done yourself using the how-to's that can be found on these forums
part numbers for everything tomorrow, but from what i remember when looking it up for my car, it was all relatively inexpensive and can be easily done yourself using the how-to's that can be found on these forums
Oct 26, 2009, 07:39 PM
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for those wondering, keith is definitely right. there IS a foam pad, however it is covering a metal crossmember that functions as a bumper support, crash bar and an intercooler mounting point, among other things. the one in our car is not vented, but can be cut as was also said above, but wouldnt be as strong without some welding. the thing most people dont realize, tho, is that a replacement metal bumper support for the evo as well as the vented front facia and the actual plastic ducts to go from the front bumper back directly to the i/c are all easily obtained from the dealership, and possibly from online oem vendors. if anyone is really interested, i can look up the part numbers for everything tomorrow, but from what i remember when looking it up for my car, it was all relatively inexpensive and can be easily done yourself using the how-to's that can be found on these forums
part numbers for everything tomorrow, but from what i remember when looking it up for my car, it was all relatively inexpensive and can be easily done yourself using the how-to's that can be found on these forumsLast edited by Piper747; Oct 26, 2009 at 07:42 PM.