Posted by Josh Mackey
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How do you take a Mitsubishi Evolution, a model inspired by rally with its clean, subtle, functional lines, and out of the box performance, and make it even better? You give it to Mario Chan of Team Menace to add just enough power and just enough flare to put it over the top.
Photos and Words by Mackey
How many show-car Evos have you seen in the Northwest that really take it to the next level without “overdoing” it? The fact is you can’t really take an Evo to THAT level without sacrificing its perfect out of the box look. Maybe that’s why it took Mario Chan nearly 3 years to complete his work of art. Take a good look, because it doesn’t exist anymore.
“What do you mean it doesn’t exist?” is what you’re probably asking. We’ll get to that in a minute; let’s get back to the good stuff. Mario isn’t new to the scene: he’s a seasoned veteran but that doesn’t mean building this car was easy for him. Mario came from the Toyota scene — Celica (you can laugh at his expense) to be exact — where he built an award winning, magazine worthy, Lambo-door Celica. It had plenty of show and plenty of go, but that go, only goes so far when it comes to speed and performance. Mario knew that if he was going to build something that he had to make people take notice, it would have to be big, so when he told me he was going Evo, I knew good things were planned.
If you have been to any car shows in the past year, then there is no doubt that you have seen this Evo X along with its Team Menace counterparts. Mario’s Evo is Graphite Gray Metallic with enough carbon from Do-Luck, Seibon and Varis to fill a bank, or in Mario’s case, empty his. His custom black with matte-faced iForged Neo 3 piece wheels with near perfect fitment on Nitto NT555R tires really define the attitude of his car. His painted stock Brembo calipers are filled with performance oriented Girodisc rotors and pads to really bring the entire suspension together.
JDM-inspired with a hint of Chan-ness (that’s flare to anyone paying attention), he well exceeds the 13-piece minimum. Take a look at his engine bay: his body can’t produce enough saliva to keep all that bling polished. From AEM to AMS and ARC, there are enough ”go fast” products in there to push the motor to 420HP @ 3800 RPM with 400TQ, boosting at 27psi.
His mod list reads from a catalog of what could have been one of the cleanest Mitsubishi Evolution Xs ever built, but these pictures are all that you will see of it from now on. Shortly after these pictures were done, Mario’s three year build was disassembled in a matter of three days, parted out and returned to stock. What does Mario have in store next? Only time will tell, he’ll probably relax relishing in the thought of not having to worry about the next car show or the next mod he has planned. But just like any other car builder, it’s only a matter of time until the itch comes back.
Until then, check out the mod list. We’ll see you on the streets Mr. Chan.
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (Graphite Gray Metallic)
Performance Specifications: 2.0L 4B11T Engine (Tuned at 27Psi / 92 Octane) - 420HP @ 3,800 - 400TQ @3,600 (Ft-Lb) |
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| Exterior:Do-Luck Carbon Fiber “Duck-Bill” Trunk (1st in USA)Do-Luck Carbon Fiber Front Fascia (Custom shaved side posts)
Formula One 15% Black Tint Mitsubishi JDM OEM RS Fog Light Ducts Mitsubishi OEM Rear Spats Perrin Performance Shorty Antenna Phillips 6000K Ultinon D2S HIDs Ralliart Taillights w/ Custom Tint Ralliart “Spirit of the Competition” Hood Graphic (Gold) Rexpeed Carbon Fiber Door Pillars Rexpeed Carbon H1 Hood Vents Seibon Carbon Fiber S-Style Grill Seibon Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser TiTek Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop Varis Carbon Fiber Side Fender Vents Varis 09 Side Skirts Varis 09 Side Skirt Diffusers (Gloss Black) Varis 3D Carbon Fiber Badges X-Factor Design Auto Folding Side Mirrors 6000K LED DRL/Parking Lights Custom: - Gloss Black Roof - Smoked Side Markers - Shaved Rear Emblems/Front License Plate Mount - Windshield Roll Call Graphics (Gold/Gunmetal) Interior: Baller Bolts Titanium Burnt Steering Wheel Bolts Honda S2000 Engine Start Button LEDMODS 6000K LED Dome Light (White) LEDMODS 6000K LED Map Light (White) Mitsubishi OEM Aluminum E-Brake Handle Mitsubishi OEM Aluminum Pedals Nardi Twin 350mm Steering Wheel (Black/Black) Nardi Horn Button NRG Quick Tilt System (Black/Gold) NRG Quick Tilt Lock (Black) Ralliart Dash Seal Ralliart Floormats Ralliart Doorsill Scuff Plates Recaro SR-11 Bucket Seats (Black w/ Custom Silver Harness Guides) Rexpeed Carbon Fiber A/C Panel Cover (Custom Matte Clear Finish) Speedware Motorsports Harness Bar (Custom Sun Gold) Spotlight LED Cigarette Adaptor Light (Gold) Takata 4 Point Racing Harnesses T1R T182R Titanium Shift Knob (Glazed) T1R Suede Shift Boot (Black Alcantara w/ White Stitching) Works Bell Short Hub Custom: - Alcantara Recaro Stitched Door Panels (White) - Alcantara Headliner - Black A/B/C Pillars/Dome Lights - Center Console S-AWC/Engine Start Bezel - Cruise Control Unit Delete - Recaro Stitched Back Seats (White) - Relocated S-AWC Switch - Steering Wheel Center Guide (Gold) - 3M Di-Noc Wrapped Shifter Bezel - 3M Di-Noc Wrapped A/C Vents - 3M Di-Noc Wrapped Door Trim - 3M Di-Noc Wrapped Dash Trim
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Engine:AEM Dry Flow Intake FilterAEM Cold Air Intake Box
AMS Performance 3.5″ Front Mount Intercooler AMS Performance Remote Oil Pressure Sender Line AMS Performance Shifter Bushings APR Performance Carbon Fiber Radiator Cooling Panel ARC Titanium Intercooler Pipe w/ Name Plate ARC Front Intercooler Pipe (Polished) ARC Radiator Cap ARC Fuse Cover Emblem Baller Bolts Power Steering Reservoir Bolts Baller Bolts Strut Tower Bolts Blitz Performance Piping Stopper (70-60mm) Cobb Turbo Inlet Pipe (Blue) EP1-TEK Carbon Fiber Intake Cover EP1-TEK Oil Catch Cans (Anodized Purple) EP1-TEK Lower Intercooler Pipe (Matte Black) HKS SSQV2 Blow Off Valve (Silver) HKS Blow Off Valve Piping (Polished) Hose Techniques Turbo T-Bolt Clamps Hose Techniques Silicone Couplers (Blue) K&N Performance Gold Oil Filter MXP Twin Chamber Duel Catback Exhaust MXP Resonated Test Pipe MXP Downpipe (3inch) Monster Sport Titanium Turbo Manifold Cover Password JDM Fender Washers (Gold) Ralliart JDM Oil Cap (Black) Road Race Motorsports Carbon Fiber Fuse Cover Sukie Tech Nitrogen Hood Dampers (Custom Gold Pin Striping) Summit Racing AN Fittings (Anodized Black w/ Custom Gold Pin Stripping) Summit Racing Stainless Steel Oil Catch Can Lines Samco Sport Coolant Hoses (Blue) Transformers Decepticon Brake Reservoir/Power Steering Overflow Covers WORKS Short Shifter WORKS Shifter Console Bushings Custom: - Aluminum BOV Recirculation Tube (Polished) - Blacked-Out Front Battery Terminal Cover/AC Line - Boost Restrictor Pill Delete - Coolant Reservoir Tank (Black Rubber Coated/Silver Caps) - MAF Tube (Matte Black) - Painted Power Steering Cap/Dip Stick/Fuse Holder (Sun Gold/Candy Purple) - Polished ECU Tie Bar - Secondary Carbon Fiber Fuse Cover - Shaved Hood Prop - Windshield Defi Gauge Mounts - Wrinkle Finish Engine Cover (Sun Gold)
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Electronics:Cobb Tuning Access Port V2 (Stage 2 Pro Tune)Datatool Revlight
Defi Link Control-Unit II Defi BF Boost Gauge 60mm – (Red) Defi BF Oil Pressure Gauge 60mm – (Red) Grimspeed Electronic Boost Control Solenoid (3 Port) HKS Earth Circle Earth System Grounding Kit Suspension/Wheels: Brembo 4 Piston Front Brake Calipers (Custom Sun Gold w/Black Logos) Brembo 2 Piston Rear Brake Calipers (Custom Sun Gold w/Black Logos) Drop Engineering Aluminum Racing Open Ended Lug Nuts (Gold) Girodisc 2 Piece Front Rotors (Slotted) – 350mm Girodisc Rear Rotors (Slotted) – 330mm Girodisc Magic Brake Pads AMR Engineering Front Strut Tower Bar (Custom Gold Ends w/ Polished Centers) AMR Engineering 8 Way Adjustable Coilovers AMR Engineering Camber / Caster Plates (Polished) Robispec 4-Way Adjustable 26mm Rear Sway Bar (Custom Sun Gold) iForged Neo 3 Piece Wheels 19×10 +35 (Gloss Black Lip w/ Matte Anthracite Face) iForged 7th Anniversary Center Caps (Black/White) Nitto NT555R Tires (275/30/19) Custom: - iForged Wheel Barrel Lip Logos (Rear: Gold/Gunmetal) In Car Entertainment: Apple iPod Touch (16GB) LEDMODS LED Trunk Lighting (Red) Optima Red Top Battery Pioneer AVIC-X910BT Double Din Headunit Rockford Fosgate 10 inch PUNCH Subwoofer Rockford Fosgate 5 Channel Amp (650 Watts) Rockford Fosgate Front/Rear Component Speakers Custom: - Mitsubishi JDM Double Din Dash Trim Wrapped in 3M Di-Noc Sponsors: AMR Engineering (www.amrengineering.com) Nitto Tires (www.nittotire.com) Girodisc (www.girodisc.com) Accutint (www.accutint.com) Bulletproof Automotive (www.bulletproofautomotive.com) |
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Awesome feature! that’s one hell of a mod list