(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) the rear decal was a bit faded and grubby so I got a new one. the old one was a bit of a pig to remove then left loads of stick behind make sure i get it right… fresh and new
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Evo VI – Replacement Coilover Spring Perches
(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) I wanted to adjust the ride heights but the spring seats and lock rings on the Tein coilovers were not in the best condition. So i thought I’d machine some replacements that should last a lot longer than the original Tein parts. one underway… all 4 for […]
Building a Workbench
Jem’s dad was having his kitchen surfaces replaced so guess who got the old ones. Some old roof timbers, some spare OSB and some coach bolts to put the basic structure together. Kitchen worktop cut down to fit on top. A couple of vices fitted. This wasn’t really planned but I had […]
Evo VI – New Lash Adjusters
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2014) After previously removing and cleaning the original lash adjusters it really improved the common problem of top end tapping but eventually it came back so i bought some replacement lash adjusters and fitted them along with a service. i also bought a proper tool for the job […]
Evo VI – Boost Leak Check
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2014) Thought it’d be a good plan to do a boost leak check. So I machined up a bung to fit in the turbo inlet that would allow me to connect the compressor via a tyre valve. using some washing liquid in water i put it everywhere to […]
Evo VI – Fitting an Evo 7/8/9 Steering Wheel onto an Evo 4/5/6
(First posted on MLR forum in September 2013) I’ve never been that keen on the standard wheel on my VI as it’s a bit big and ‘spindly’ and they don’t look that great. So, as many others have, I searched to see if the later VII/VIII/IX wheels could be fitted. After a lot of searching […]
Evo VI – Homemade Coilover Covers
(First posted on MLR forum in September 2013) It’s been a while, I’ve been busy getting married and house hunting but I’ve still found time to play with the Evo I’ve done various things and I’ll slowly catch up with pictures just in case anyone’s interested but mainly it’s a nice diary for myself and […]
Evo VI – Ice Cold Evo
(First posted on MLR forum in March 2013) A few snaps I took during the snow
Evo VI – A Proper Clean and Paint Correction
(First posted on MLR forum in February 2013) Overall the bodywork is very tidy but as with most cars it had swirls from washing and had picked up one or two scratches but nothing too bad really it’s just that I notice these things. So I thought I’d tidy it up. I use a random […]
Evo VI – The Evo Gets Ribbons and Discs
(First posted on MLR forum in January 2013) some friends were getting married and hadn’t got a car planned as they were having a small do (the way they should be in my opinion 😀 ) so i offered to be chauffeur which my mate was well happy with so the evo got a quick […]