Yu-Wei Tsai’s Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Del.icio.usWhile attending the import show back in August Yu-Wei Tsai was inspired by the Evo owners there to build himself a sick E-8. After hours of researching the parts and feedback from other owners, Tsai had this ride show ready in time for last week’s Hot Import Nights.
“I did a ton of research, and I didn’t want to be just another Evo,” says Tsai. “I went with stuff that other Evo’s didn’t have, like my trunk. I have the only 4-point trunk cage in Hawaii and I upgraded my strut bar in the engine bay. There are several other things I have that others don’t — I wanted to be unique.”
Getting the car done in time for HIN was exciting for Tsai, especially since it was his first car show. Once at the show he found out how brutal the car show world can be on a first-timer, even though his car is one of the top 3 Evo’s on the island.
“HIN was a pretty strange experience. I followed all of the rules that they e-mailed me only to find out that nobody was abiding by those rules,” says Tsai. “And when they announced the Mitsubishi winners, Third took the Wild category and they never announced the Mild category. There was seven of us Evo owners waiting with our friends and crew until the end of the show and they never announced the winner.”
The experience hasn’t deterred Tsai and he plans on upping his game for the August show where he hopes for a more pleasant experience.
Models: Kathryn Harrison, Marilyn Kiriakos
YEAR – 2005
MAKE – Mitshibishi
MODEL – Evolution VIII
Shout out to my wonderful wife Celheen who supported me all the way. To Third J. who was always there to help me out. To Christy from Krazee Thoughts for her support. And to 25th Transportation Company 3rd Platoon, who supported throughout HIN 2008
ENGINE- HKS 272 exhaust camshaft, HKS 272 intake camshaft, AMS tubular manifold, AMS 1000cc injectors, AMS intercooler cold pipe, AMS down pipe, AEM engine management system, AMS Garrett GT35R turbocharger, Tial 38mm wastegate, ETS intercooler cold pipe, Odyssey Racing battery, Turbo Smart RFL blow-off, RSR test pipe, RSR exhaust system, Samco Racing radiator hoses, Ingalls Stiffy Engine Torque Damper, Hallman Evolution RX boost controller, ARP head bolts, Cometic head gasket, K&N Air Filter
DRIVETRAIN- Perrin short shifter
SUSPENSION- Tein S-Tech springs, Greddy front triangle strut bar, GT Spec complete trunk cage
WHEELS- 17 in. Gram light 57s bronze rims, BF Goodrich KDW 245/40 tires, Rays Light-Weight lug nuts
ELECTRONICS- Apexi Turbo timer, ProSport EGT gauge, ProSport boost gauge, ProSport water temp gauge, ProSport oil pressure gauge
INTERIOR- ARC polished shift knob, RalliArt neck pillow, ATI E-Pod 60mm gauge pod, 60mm triple dash gauge pod
STEREO- Stock
EXTERIOR- C West front bumper, C West front bumper carbon fiber canards, Charge Speed carbon fiber side skirts, Charge Speed Carbon fiber rear bumper caps, MR Vortex, Perrin Shorty antenna, JDM OEM rear bumper, JDM OEM EVO VII tail lights, JDM side markers, JDM spoiler extension, Seibon carbon fiber hood painted
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