My Evo 9 GT

[quattro Rick]

Oh god... I ain’t even going to start this argument with her your opening a can of worms here lol

Sell them all and buy a yellow R34 or supra or LFA

 

[Samy888]

Sell them all and buy a yellow R34 or supra or LFA

Find me a yellow R34 GTR. Literally the dream but I’d need to sell the cars and the house to own one lol

 

[quattro Rick]

Find me a yellow R34 GTR. Literally the dream but I’d need to sell the cars and the house to own one lol

Pennzoil GTR from GT3 was always one of my favourite cars to pick

Sell the house and buy a big shed with an apartment above

 

[Samy888]

Pennzoil GTR from GT3 was always one of my favourite cars to pick

Sell the house and buy a big shed with an apartment above

Yep exactly... and yea I see those types of houses come up for sale in America quite often. wee living quarters upstairs and massive garage downstairs, it’s the dream lol

 

[Samy888]

Hi Guys, It’s been a while since I’ve updated this thread.... haven’t really done much this year in terms of mods... just keeping it maintained more that anything and enjoying what few cars & coffee events we had this year along with a few good drives out.

Something I’ve been wanting to get done since I got the car, finally went ahead and sent the rocker cover off to Spooner Restorations in England to have it refurbed. Highly recommend if anyone is wanting it done!

I wanted to be subtle and go for something which would tie into the rest of the engine bay. Crinkle black is the way it should have came from factory!

Rocker off...

Painted...

New Gaskets...

And fitted...

Freshened up the other engine bay bolts with some stainless hardware too before the rocker cover...

That’s us for now... hopefully a few more good weekends left before it’s time to put her away for the winter months. Fingers crossed summer of 2021 isn’t anything like this year!

 

[svensktoppen]

Fingers crossed summer of 2021 isn’t anything like this year!

Amen to that!

Great job there, looks fantastic

 

[veedubnoodle]

Your attention to detail amazes me Sam. Looking good

 

[Samy888]

Amen to that!

Great job there, looks fantastic

Thanks and yup I’m just gunna write this year off lol

Your attention to detail amazes me Sam. Looking good

Cheers. Appreciate that!

 

[Jonny_W]

About 80% sure I met you this morning in Dromore. Has fantastic road presence!

 

[McKay]

Spotted too around Dromore, it looks fantastic!!

 

[cormac81]

Saw this morning at the Boulevard and wondering where I saw the car before. Lovely example.

 

[Samy888]

Thanks Guys, and yes @jonny_w that was me, I’m blind when driving... look straight in front of me and nowhere else so apologies lol. Was great wee meet down at the boulevard too!

 

[BrookST]

Looking superb Sam class

 

[Samy888]

Hi Guys, small update but managed to source a Genuine carbon fibre Ralliart gear knob, discontinued years ago so had to had to have it!
A subtle change but has a slight weight increase & feels great when shifting! Also comes with a gel domed Ralliart badge to remind you how many gears you have lol (also adds a few extra JDM points yo)

Before...

and after...

Also left it up to Rick for an oil change and a full check-over. Glad to say all is well!

Been out enjoying the evo as much as possible this past month or so, still every bit in love with the way they drive, nothing beats an evening B road blast in it...

A few of my favourites, sneaked round the back of the slieve donard for a few shots...

 

[svensktoppen]

It's the little things!

Lovely pictures there

 

[JT079]

It's such a rare thing! beautiful IX!!!

 

[Samy888]

Hey Guys, small update time… having been on the same tyres since I imported the car I thought it best to treat her to some new rubber for the upcoming summer weather (fingers crossed)

Even though I don’t take the car to the track it’s only out on dry summer days, and according to the reviews they grip well straight out of the box so can’t wait to fit and try them out.

Nankang AR1’s in 235/45/R17

I pulled the covers off her and moved her up and down the driveway a few times and back in again lol. Had to take a little pic with the scoob while I was at it!

End of March should hopefully see the gritters away and dry roads to get out for some fun!

 

[zafturbo]

Hey Guys, small update time… having been on the same tyres since I imported the car I thought it best to treat her to some new rubber for the upcoming summer weather (fingers crossed)

Even though I don’t take the car to the track it’s only out on dry summer days, and according to the reviews they grip well straight out of the box so can’t wait to fit and try them out.

Nankang AR1’s in 235/45/R17

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I pulled the covers off her and moved her up and down the driveway a few times and back in again lol. Had to take a little pic with the scoob while I was at it!

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End of March should hopefully see the gritters away and dry roads to get out for some fun!

Likely been asked a hundred times but anyhow ,Subaru or evo genuine question btw .

 

[quattro Rick]

Likely been asked a hundred times but anyhow ,Subaru or evo genuine question btw .

Rs3 obviously

The fact the Evo is in the garage would say it's too raw for every day?

 

[gpaevo]

Rs3 obviously

The fact the Evo is in the garage would say it's too raw for every day?

In daily drove and Evo VI for 3 years which was on coilovers. To be honest it was no hassle at all.

 

[zafturbo]

In daily drove and Evo VI for 3 years which was on coilovers. To be honest it was no hassle at all.

A evo v1 is becoming a very far of dream with the way prices have went .Stunning looking car .

 

[gpaevo]

A evo v1 is becoming a very far of dream with the way prices have went .Stunning looking car .

So true unfortunately. I sold mine in 2008 for 10k. Probably worth double that now . Even Evo III's back then where a couple of grand. Now, 8k plus.

 

[quattro Rick]

In daily drove and Evo VI for 3 years which was on coilovers. To be honest it was no hassle at all.

Never driven one myself so must get a lend of sams keys

 

[Samy888]

Likely been asked a hundred times but anyhow ,Subaru or evo genuine question btw .

Have indeed lol, but honestly having driven an evo The look, feel, sound imo too just trumps the scoob every time. Interior in the scoob feels 10 years older and quality just isn’t there either in comparison. The evo on a B road feels like nothing could ever keep up with it, just points and goes. Whilst the scoob is a very fast & very capable car in its own right, it doesn't inspire the confidence that the evo gives.

Rs3 obviously

The fact the Evo is in the garage would say it's too raw for every day?

RS3 would do as a daily tbf

I’d say my GT model would be slightly too raw for daily duties. An MR model or GSR would definitely do a great job though

 

[EF Ian]

I will always love Evos, especially the 9. Doubt I'll ever own one though, which is sad.