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GUM EVO X 10 April 2009 09:47 PM

EVO X DEVELOPMENT.. 56k BE WARNED!
 
Hello all,
I am new to the site having just become a Scooby fan and thought I would share some info regarding my EVO X. The car started its life as a fq300 and it was a perfect base for my project… Here are some pictures when it was standard:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...01/mlrpic1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/mlr3.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...01/edited2.jpg


Having enjoyed the car standard for the first 4,000 miles I felt it was time for some minor stage one modifications. The Racing Line came to the rescue with their experience and amazing attitude “If we can make it we will”. They quickly got about designing their own true 3” exhaust system and custom fuel pump carrier. Anyway the car was crying out for lowering:eek: so that was quickly sorted along with fast road geometry setup… the pictures should tell the story:


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/CIMG3177.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/CIMG3189.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/CIMG3161.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/CIMG3133.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/trlpump4.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/trlpump1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/trlpump3.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/CIMG3194.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/CIMG3197.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1..._01/p30090.jpg


With the extra grunt that turned the evo x from a tame comfortable daily driver to a BEAST! I decided the exterior could do with some improvement, so with the addition of wheels and aero the car suddenly looked a lot more meaningful:


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/vip1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/vip3.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/vip2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/vip5.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/vip4.jpg

After proving this stage of tune to be reliable having done 15,000 further miles it was time to test the evo x out on track. The chassis was just amazing however the need for coilovers became apparent, and from this outing we gained knowledge of what we felt could improve the cars track manner…


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...lverstone1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...lverstone6.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...lverstone5.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...verstone10.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...lverstone3.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...verstone12.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...verstone11.jpg


Now suddenly track orientated improvements were at the forefront of our agendas however this was mainly a road car … both power and handling would now be addressed, this part of the project is still ongoing and we are hoping for completion sometime soon. The aim is for an excellent daily driver but still to be competitive at the track. The Racing Line set about some more development of the EVO X but this time it was time to open up the 4b11 engine….

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...01/TRLPIC2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...01/TRLPIC3.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1.../trlturbo2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...parisonpic.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1.../elbowtak2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...1/elbowtak.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...rlexhmani1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...22008160-1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...22008161-1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/gumble_01/jk.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1.../trlturbo1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1..._01/tubby2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1..._01/tubby4.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...boardelbow.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/trl1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ble_01/tr2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...le_01/trl4.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ble_01/KW1.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...carrilloje.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1.../carrillo2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ble_01/je2.jpg


Although this is not a Scooby I hope it makes for interesting viewing…. I may have a Scooby soon :D

Kind regards,
GUM

rickya 10 April 2009 09:53 PM

Awesome thread :)

Jamie120182 10 April 2009 09:57 PM

Very Very nice.:thumb:


I am jealous:cry:

Rob-S 10 April 2009 09:59 PM

Sweet car Gum :thumb:
Looks like it will be a proper sorted motor when you get it finished.

subaruturbo_18 10 April 2009 10:12 PM

very nice.

By the way Honda phoned and asked for their accord rear spoiler back...

:lol1: just joking mate, lovely car.:thumb:

Pete 10 April 2009 10:17 PM

Love it Gum,

Will you have enough power to beat Northy and Neverneverman at the sprints now then?? :lol1:

tweaks 10 April 2009 10:19 PM

very nice looks like some quality work gone into it ;)

claypole55 10 April 2009 10:41 PM

i'll get shot by the others for saying this.............

GOD DAMN IT BOY!

YOUR CAR IS THE DOGS DANGLERS M8!

still scooby rules over evo's..........lol

scatty 10 April 2009 10:48 PM

oooo lordy thats a fine looking car......:luvlove:

F1 CJE UK 10 April 2009 10:58 PM

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy wow nice car

RyanSTI 10 April 2009 11:04 PM

what a nice laguna....



lol nice car man! loving the mods, you gotta have some balls to mod a brand new motor.

SteveRattue 10 April 2009 11:35 PM

That didnt stay standard for long! Well done, looks great!!!

zed0 10 April 2009 11:49 PM

wow! awesome upgrades you are going through! will love to see it once its finished :D

GUM EVO X 11 April 2009 12:19 AM

Hello again guys,

Thanks for all the comments on the thread... I am glad i didnt get roughed up too much being an evo owner, I expected some banter :p but I am glad your all a great bunch and didnt leave me red in the face.



Originally Posted by subaruturbo_18 (Post 8633523)
very nice.

By the way Honda phoned and asked for their accord rear spoiler back...

:lol1: just joking mate, lovely car.:thumb:

Hahahaha... i wish they'd take it back:mad: The rear end is the only part that lets the car down. Thanks for the comment:thumb:


Originally Posted by Pete (Post 8633538)
Love it Gum,

Will you have enough power to beat Northy and Neverneverman at the sprints now then?? :lol1:

The evo x is a heavy old thing so I wont get my hopes up... Northy seems to have got it sussed and is doing well at the moment... neverneverman I dont think I would ever beat:notworthy However i will try:rolleyes::angel:


Originally Posted by claypole55 (Post 8633583)
i'll get shot by the others for saying this.............

GOD DAMN IT BOY!

YOUR CAR IS THE DOGS DANGLERS M8!

still scooby rules over evo's..........lol

Thanks mate... they are both awesome cars:cool:

Kind regards,
GUM

wrighty338 11 April 2009 12:26 AM

f*** me

you must have some money to burn

Juice 11 April 2009 01:23 AM

Gum, welcome......
Saq

GUM EVO X 11 April 2009 01:38 AM


Originally Posted by Juice (Post 8633766)
Gum, welcome......
Saq

Hello mate... hope you're well? thanks for the welcome!:lol1:

Regards,
GUM

TomR555 11 April 2009 04:22 AM

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthyAWSOME:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

andywiddss1 11 April 2009 10:14 AM

nice very nice good guys at racing line in halifax

Allan 11 April 2009 11:07 AM

A very nice car GUM, looks superb :thumb:

I know your aware of Mark's X on MLR (the one with the broken gearbox), he's promised me a ride if he ever gets it fixed.

Silver Scooby Sport 11 April 2009 11:12 AM

Now that is the way to do it :cool:

dreamon 11 April 2009 11:30 AM

The family saloon of my dreams ace car

GUM EVO X 11 April 2009 12:04 PM

Cheers once again for all the comments guys.. I am glad you like:luxhello:


Originally Posted by andywiddss1 (Post 8633921)
nice very nice good guys at racing line in halifax

They are indeed an awesome bunch... they will be moving into a new premisis in the coming week, place is massive and a dyno cell to dream of:cool: Thanks for the comment:thumb:


Originally Posted by Allan (Post 8633997)
A very nice car GUM, looks superb :thumb:

I know your aware of Mark's X on MLR (the one with the broken gearbox), he's promised me a ride if he ever gets it fixed.

Hello mate... yes I do know Mark:D Its a bit tricky getting parts for these new models but I am sure he will be back on road soon. Hopefully I will see you guys at a few meets when I get the car back:thumb:

Kind regards,
GUM

Allan 11 April 2009 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by GUM EVO X (Post 8634091)

Hello mate... yes I do know Mark:D Its a bit tricky getting parts for these new models but I am sure he will be back on road soon. Hopefully I will see you guys at a few meets when I get the car back:thumb:

Kind regards,
GUM

Good stuff :thumb: yes I'm sure Mark will get there eventually.

Midnight Runner 11 April 2009 02:43 PM

Fair do's no mesing around there :lol1: Very nice car mate you must be proud of it :thumb:

ProdriveSTI 11 April 2009 02:55 PM

WOW great car :D

Are you selling the Evo to get a scoob or you having both :D

GUM EVO X 11 April 2009 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by Midnight Runner (Post 8634316)
Fair do's no mesing around there :lol1: Very nice car mate you must be proud of it :thumb:

I am very proud to have the support of a top tuning company like TRL and to have oppertunity to push the boundries with such a new car... honestly none of it would have been possible without TRL's support. Thanks for the comment:thumb:


Originally Posted by ProdriveSTI (Post 8634328)
WOW great car :D

Are you selling the Evo to get a scoob or you having both :D

I wouldnt even think of selling the evo in the current climate... far too much to loose:cry: However the current climate also makes it a bit easier to grab a bargain:) Might look for an older ra variant but still deciding.

Kind regards,
GUM

beef-on-the-bone 11 April 2009 03:43 PM

no hanging around there!!

looks a serious toy :)

frayz 11 April 2009 04:13 PM

Nice thread Gum, she looks beautifully built. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

Frayz :thumb:

millzy555 11 April 2009 05:01 PM

I was down at daves when he put the carbon bits on. Car looks lovely now. Cant believe your rebuilding it all ready lol. Some people are never happy;)


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