r/MitsubishiEvolution

Hi everyone! So, I just recently bought an Evo 8, and I’m in love with it. Childhood dreams come true!
There are a few things going on, though. As of right now, it is making this pretty loud whirring noise around 45–50 mph. It is VERY loud at these speeds, with practically little to no noise below them, but it can faintly be heard above these speeds.
It kind of makes the noise in loops, if that makes sense? Something along the lines of a loud differential or possibly a wheel bearing? But the noise is more like a loud vmmmmm… silence… vmmmmm… silence… vmmmmm. That’s what I mean by the loops or revolutions.
It sounds like it’s coming from the driver-side rear. I’ve had the car in the air and touched a few things with a stethoscope: the center support bearing, differentials, wheel bearings, transmission, etc., but no luck with anything being particularly loud. Everything actually sounded pretty quiet.
I should mention that I had the car in the air in 4th gear doing 50 mph because that’s when the noise is most prominent. The only thing I noticed while I was under there was that the rear wheel was very, very bent back there. I’m not sure if that could have created something because the car is AWD?
Since then, I’ve moved that wheel to the front just to see if anything could change by a stroke of luck.
Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I’m new to the Evo platform. Also, I can try to get a video of the noise from the car after work!
Car is @80k miles

anywho, keep carbon or paint match hood. Also have carbon trunk

Nine years ago, this thing had an audience before it had panels.

October 2017. Varis had a Version 3 widebody for the Evo X that hadn't been shown anywhere yet, and they let us debut it at SEMA instead of Tokyo Auto Salon. That almost never happens. The only other time was our Concept One FR-S.

So we opened a thread on EvoXForums and put the whole thing up as it went. Sketches, then the clay. Panels test-fitted raw. Off the shelf vinyl wouldn't get us the red we wanted, so we printed our own. Then the AMS 2.2 crate motor went in, 800hp capable, ETS 6766 hanging off it.

Wheels and brakes came last. Hyperlock 19x11 -35 centerlocks over R35 GT-R calipers converted to Overtake carbon ceramics, and we asked the thread which finish to run. Silver or black.

Five days after that first post it was on a truck to Vegas.

I was actually comfortable with the stock Lancer seats in my 2015 MR Touring. They sit higher, have better visibility, and are good for daily driving. The problem was the synthetic leather on mine had been badly sun-damaged—it became hard, cracked, and started flaking. That pushed me to look for OEM Recaros.

Finding a clean set is harder than it sounds, especially if you want heated Recaros. Several older posts helped me transfer the rails, sensors, and other components without triggering an SRS light, but I couldn't find much information on the heated-seat setup.

If your 2015 already has heated seats and you want to keep them, check underneath the Recaro before buying. Look for the heater label and four electrical plugs, not three.

The Recaros sit noticeably lower and hold you tighter, almost like sitting in a 2-door sports car. I do miss the higher seating position and visibility of the Lancer seats, but the Recaros feel much more appropriate for the EVO and the suede/leather upholstery feels much better quality.

For anyone thinking about buying a 2015 EVO X (US Model), I also recommend looking at 2014 and older models. There isn't a huge difference between them, and the earlier cars already came with Recaros depending on the trim, which can save you the hassle and cost of swapping later. If you really want a 2015, though, the seat swap is completely doable.

It was a pain in the ass, but worth it. Hopefully this helps another 2015 owner—or someone deciding between a 2014 and 2015.

Finally getting to cleaning up the previous owners mess of wires and crap under the dash.

It has an AEM boost gauge that’s getting power, but not reading anything.

I found a sensor under the dash connected to a hose that is run through the firewall but doesn’t go anywhere.
It looks like I have the AEM gauge in the 3rd photo. But I can’t seem to see anything in the engine bay that resembles what’s circled in red. And I can’t seem to find an install guide.

Should the line be Tee’d in somewhere?

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Completely ignored, doesn't bat an eyelid despite it's dramatic appearance.

"Wtf is that" kind of bewildered look.

Thumbs up, positive comment, blows horn approval.

Omfg that is so cool,sick,bad,phat etc etc.

All in all very positive.

I've not had anything negative at all.

I do realise how lucky I am to be it's custodian for the present.

Looking for a lightly modified evo 9 nationwide. Show me what you got!

Hey guys! I build custom diecasts and I thought you guys might enjoy this evo im working on! I plan to strip the paint, lower the car and add water slide decals for tail lights! Disregard the toothbrush in the first photo 😂

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I took over someone’s project 🤦🏼‍♂️. Wiring and installs are completely a mess and I’m slowing trying to fix it one at a time.

I was replacing my AFR gauge and found this tucked up my the hood release.

What is this for?

Hey all,

I know this may be a long shot but my brother owned an electric blue 2006 Evo IX in Boise Idaho from 2006-2007, it was his dream car. He bought it brand new from Mitsubishi dealer in Reno, was forced to sell the next year.

He passed away a few years ago, and I have been trying to track the car down and finally found the vin. It looks like it is still in the Boise area.

VIN: JA3AH86C96U054362

If anyone can help me locate the car that would be amazing, I would love to see it still around and/or make an offer to buy it. This is the only pic I found of it in my brothers files. Thank you!

This is my coworkers 06 Evo 9 MR, it's got 67k on it, he's the second owner.

Unfortunately he built the engine, and it has rod knock now. Im not positive the setup on it, but I know it's a 35 trim turbo, with a 1320 manifold.

It also has a blown 4th gear. But he has an entire 5 speed swap for it. Tower and all ect.

It has body damage, but does drive well, when it drives 😂

What type of value is he looking at, as it sits, with the trans swap setup?