[Pavlov]

sourcing mostly in the UK?

[BCspeed34]

The wheels, rear floor, gauges and some various other bits were sourced from the UK. The parts are pricier (however the exchange rate is becoming more favorable) than the Japanese parts dealers, but I prefer not having to deal with a language barrier.

[AndrefromEstonia]

Now this is an awesome project you got there. I like so much that i actually looked for some old Lancers to see if i can buy one in the future and make it into an EVO 5 or something. Respect dude...keep on showing us some pics too.

[BCspeed34]

Another update. I'm still in the process of swapping floors (tons of work involved). However lately I have been doing a bit of shopping overseas. Here is just one thing I picked up:







I'm likely going to rebuild it before installing, just to be safe. More updates coming soon!

[Lurch]

Just wondering, how many of these are out there. I mean US Mirages that people have done AWD Lancer Evo conversions on. Is this car significant enough to possibly land the car some magazine time or is the conversion a fairly common thing?

This post has been edited by Lurch on Saturday, Oct 15 2011, 18:18

[BCspeed34]

My goal is to make it into a magazine by the time I am finished. As far as I know, there is one complete Evo 5 conversion in California, another one in progress (also in Cali), and a few other illegally imported Evo's throughout the states.

To my knowledge this will be the only Evo 6 TME conversion in the United States. I know at least three TME's are here in the US, but they were imported and are very grey market.

[BCspeed34]

Removed the old rear floor, prepping everything for welding.







Might test fit the rear floor later, weather permitting.

[Lurch]

Looking good. After this is done is there anything left to complete the full on evo conversion? Or is this basically it?

Also what diffs is the car running? What ratio? I'm assuming the rear has an LSD. Does the front have an LSD or is it open?

[BCspeed34]

Its been a while...





...rear end swap is complete, just need to bolt on my exhaust and wheels then it's back on the road.

[Lurch]

Looks sweet. How's this wrapping up now? I stalked another site out enough to know you were having some brake problems. Is it on the road now? What all is left to be done?

[κενιη]

What does a well done Evo clone run for on the open market? If you could take any and all emotional attachment away from the your car, what do you think it would be worth? This is one of the few conversions I haven't seen or heard much of.

[BCspeed34]

I fixed the brake issue and the car is driving now. Unfortunately I have yet to sort out a custom exhaust system, so until then it is not road-legal.







As for value, these never really go up on the US market. If I had to put a number on it though, I would say around $20k. I do want a different car down the road, but depending on my financial situation I may or may not sell this.

[Lurch]

What's wrong with the exhaust? I'd figure with the turbo, something as basic as an open downpipe would be legal. Or is WA a stickler for bullsh*t?

If you want it tolerable to drive, just run 3", a bottle resonator, and some type of magnaflow. Seems to be what the STI guys around here run. You don't need a cat on something that old do you?

This post has been edited by Lurch on Saturday, Apr 28 2012, 02:08

[BCspeed34]

We have emissions testing as a registration requirement. Because of that I need a full exhaust with a cat to pass.

[BCspeed34]

Passed inspection, now I can actually start driving the car.

[leik oh em jeez!]

Looking good, what else does it need to be complete besides a paint job?

And why'd you take the rear flares off?

[BCspeed34]

I only mounted them temporarily for the photo. For permanent mounting I need to drill holes into the doors, but first I need to align everything.

[BCspeed34]

Been on vacation for a while, but here is the latest on the car:





Added a genuine front bumper and installed the skirts and rear arches. Bodywork is complete, now I just need to have it all painted.

[Sup3rman]

What an excellent project you have almost finished there. I salute you sir. Making a Mirage into a EVO, pretty much making a weak, cheap and ugly car into such a babemagnet

[epoxi]

Much respect for sticking to the project and seeing it through...I certainly wouldn't have!

What is left on the shopping list before you can take it to paint?