stiggysaurus

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Hi guys, this is my build thread for my 2014 WW Evo X MR. I'm new to , my previous cars (starting from most recent) include '13 STi sedan, '10 MINI JCW WC50, '12 MINI Cooper S, '11 WRX hatch, and '10 GTI.

With every car, I learn something new and with the STi, I learned a few things:
-To use only the best products or I'd end up spending more to fix it down the line
-Modding past the car's capabilities will really get you into trouble eventually (good 'ol EJ reliability )
-Mod for yourself, not for others

With my Evo, I plan on using only the highest quality parts even if that means modding at a much slower rate than I had previously as well as limiting any mods that serve no functional purpose. This car will be modded with the goal of a fully developed well rounded Evo for both the track and the street. Using only the best products, this car is meant to be a track day weapon without overlooking everyday reliability and functionality. Aesthetically I've always modded somewhat conservatively and prefer the OEM+ look. For me, form always follows function and I've never been into the stance or slammed mindset.







2014 Wicked White Evo X MR

Planned mods


Engine/Driveline:

Stock for now!

OEM Aluminum Valve Cover
JDM HKS Kansai Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover
AMS Transmission Cooler
AMS Intake
AMS Intercooler
AMS UIC Piping
AMS Downpipe
AMS Resonated Test Pipe
Protune
Lightweight Battery


Interior/Exterior:

Valentine V1
OEM JDM keyfob leather pouch - SMY performance
OEM leather-wrapped handbrake handle
Pioneer AVIC-6000NEX
Spare tire & tools removed for weight - replaced with tire sealant kit
Autodim Mirror
Black Alcantara Headliner
Full Alcantara Interior
Roll Bar
Schroth Harnesses

Nokya JDM Yellow DRL bulbs - amazon
New car prep and opticoat - Detailer's Domain
Trunk emblems debadged - Detailer's Domain
GSR chrome delete - mitsubishiparts.net
Evo X RS Fog Light delete
JDP Carbon Fiber Rally Lip
Voltex CF Gurney Flap
Rear fogs


Wheels/Suspension/Brakes:

Volk CE28N 18x10.5 + 18 "Hi-meta Bronze" - Vivid Racing
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 275/35/18
Volk Racing GT Series / Black Limited Edition Center Cap - Vivid Racing
Rays Black Duraluminum Lug Nuts - Vivid Racing
Stock BBS MR Wheels x Pirelli Sottozero Serie II 225/45
H&R DRM 20mm spacers - JSC speed - only used with winter wheels
TPMS Disabled via ETACS

Öhlins road and track coilovers - SMY performance, set up and installed by CBRD
Cusco strut towers
Whiteline 27mm rear sway

Girodisc SS lines
Girodisc rotors
Girodisc pads
Girodisc heat shields

stiggysaurus

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04/10/14

I picked up the car on 4/7 from the dealership with 8 miles. Made the first available appointment at Detailer's Domain for their new car prep and opticoat. Opticoat is a product that essentially adds another layer of clearcoat to your paint for optimal protection. It can be washed, waxed, polished, etc just like the factory clearcoat. For those not familiar with Detailer's Domain (located in north NJ), they are THE premium detail shop on the east coast. I had followed them for years but was never able to convince myself to pay for professional detailing. Since I had the opportunity this time to start from scratch (I requested the dealer leave on all the plastic covering that comes from Mitsubishi), I wanted it done correctly, right off the bat.





My friend shot these that afternoon at a local park. These are the first photos of the car since I had been driving it with the plastic wrap



4/23/14

Parts came in today - gotta rid of all that chrome!



quick iphone pic




4/28/14

got a cool JDM OEM keyfob pouch!




4/30/14

Öhlins before installation! So pretty



after a VERY long day @ CBRD

here's a quick shot of the new ride height with the Öhlins Road & Track Coilovers, I'm gonna try and take some nicer photos later




05/18/14

Finally got a chance to take some new photos of the car!


Golden hour



Finally starting to look more aggressive - needs a front lip though



So happy with the stock brakes, they're feel so much better than my STi



Gotta love the recaros



Next up: aftermarket navi and wheels!

stiggysaurus

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Reserved 1

stiggysaurus

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Reserved 2

ChipperEvo

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You picked a great color. Bravo on removing all that chrome.

Jdjones24

Get GSR Hood and Side Vents!!!

OherrOderr

Nice! Can't wait to see the progress!

My best friend has a Mini Cooper S. It's on coils with BBS'. He's a big 6'5'' black guy. Everyone loves watching him get in and out of his car… but that thing was super quick.

stiggysaurus

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Thanks! Just waiting on the parts to come

Ordered the GSR grill surround, window trim, and side vents! hood vents will have to wait.. gonna get coilovers first!

stiggysaurus

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Thanks! yea it was quick, but holds no candle to an STi and EVO. That was the main reason I got rid of it. Also the bump and torque steer was ridiculous.

stiggysaurus

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Coilovers and wheel spacers ordered!

stilletto

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I'll be trading my '11 WRX Sedan for a GSR this coming May.
Started missing anything about the Subie yet?

Sev

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Get rid of that ticking time bomb. My buddy just spun a bearing on his 2014 WRX, less than 6K miles. He picked up a 2015 STI just yesterday.

stilletto

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Yeah. It's not even driven. Sits in the garage almost full-time now.

So.. Traded his EJ255 for an EJ257? Lateral move..

stiggysaurus

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a few things, but all inconsequential..

-black headliner
-gauge sweep on start up
-rev warning on gauge (not in WRX anyway)
-i think i liked the radio better, it was simple but there is no BT audio lag

That's about it. I put about $4k into suspension on my STi and a stock EVO is leaps and bounds better

stiggysaurus

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Parts came in today!!



quick iphone pic