Tommi Makinen Evo Lancer

[aussieintas]

Has it arrived yet? Any pics?

[_jp_]

Has it arrived yet? Any pics?

It is currently at the workshop waiting for compliance. There's not much to do, but there are a number of jobs ahead of it so I just have to wait my turn.

As of Jan 1st this year, the government have removed one of the import duties which would have saved me over a grand. Unfortunately as the ship docked at its first port (Qld) 2 days before this date I missed out on the new rules, even though my car didn't actually get off the boat until after the date.

As for photos, I have none since its landed here but here are a few more from when it was at the docks (excuse the filthiness of it).

[aussieintas]

Great looking car mate......im a little jealous

[Pajekz]

Awesome looking car you have there

[06PAJ]

No mods ?
Its where the fun starts

I dropped 40K on 8MR and another 40K on fkn fast bits 👍

Then i grew up, had kids & was too much car to carry kids

Enjoy .... 6.5 still the best they ever made

[_jp_]

Got a call from the compliance workshop this morning to say its ready to be collected. Looking to get it tomorrow morning on the way to work. Can't wait!

[littleriver]

Awesomeness

Enjoy

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[Scouter1]

So cool, these things were an absolute weapon back in the day & are still an amazing drive today going on this article http://www.evo.co.uk/mitsubishi/evo/...hi-evos-tested

The Mäkinen is 13 years old but has a feel that is much more modern. The ride is firmer and the damping more tightly controlled, but it’s certainly not harsh once up to speed. More importantly, that hyper-agility that I remember so clearly has arrived in style. The quicker steering isn’t jumpy but the rate of response is fast and pinpoint accurate. Understeer is never an issue at all and the Active Yaw Control feels more aggressive in pinning the front tyres on line and edging the rear just a few degrees wide as you commit to the throttle.

Very envious of you sir - enjoy!!

Cheers,
Stephen

[_jp_]

There's a nice looking grade 4B example at auction tomorrow with only 57000kms if anyone is keen.

[_jp_]

Picked it up last Thursday and have enjoyed every minute of driving it. The paintwork it very stained (acid rain, fall out, etc), but with a bit of elbow grease I feel it will come up fine. I did a test patch and it cleaned up well. Need to commit a whole day to doing this, maybe more.

Yesterday I removed the huge gamut of electronic gizmos related to tolls, GPS, etc and the big double-din Japanese head unit and installed a simple JVC headunit with bluetooth. I also removed the turbo timer and boost gauge, for no other reason than to give the cops 2 less reasons to defect me.

I made a list of OEM parts and placed an order with Amayama last night with a view to make it as original and complete as possible.

Needs new brake rotors which I'll do when I repaint the Brembos.

Going to change all the fluids over Easter when I can get to my neighbour's hoist.

I haven't had a "fast" car for about 12 years so its been great to scratch the itch again.

[aussieintas]

Nice mate. Thats exactly what I'd do to......back to factory standard.

[_jp_]

Gave it a good going over with clay bar, polish and wax. It has come up really good and all the staining has gone. I was recommended to use Bowdens Own products and I must say I'm very impressed.

Pictures speak a thousand words.

[aussieintas]

I like..........very very much.