(First posted on MLR forum in May 2014) While checking for any movement in the suspension, prior to MOT time, I noticed a small amount of movement in the pass’ side ball joint. I doubt it would have even been noticed in the MOT but that’s not the point really is it. These don’t come […]
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Evo VI – New Evolution VI Boot Decal
(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
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 […]
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 – New Wheels!
(First posted on MLR forum in April 2014) I picked up some new wheels. 😀 They’re Rota Grid Drift 17 x 9 et25 Test fit Fresh tyres to go on My mate Jon being especially careful with the tyre machine Jon’s Scooby. Thought this looked like they were squaring up for a fight The centers […]
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 – Ice Cold Evo
(First posted on MLR forum in March 2013) A few snaps I took during the snow
Evo VI – Evo Film
(First posted on MLR forum in March 2013) A mate and I made a short film over xmas to kill the boredom. It took ages to film and edit but we’re really happy with the result for our first attempt. A few snaps of us filming it
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 […]