Evo is back and beautiful

My dad gave the Evo the best detail job it's ever had. It had paint overspray or something like that all over it. He put a ton of work into and it looks amazing!

Evo hits 60k

New battery for the Evo

It completely died, so after some debating I went with an optima instead of a small battery + kit. Threw it in and she started right up.

Working on the Evo

Got her up on the lift to check the oil cooler lines, again, since it was still leaking. Looks like one of the fittings was lose or not tighten down all the way. Hopefully that was it!

I also putting in my short shifter, which has been sitting on the workbench for months. Man was it a mistake to let that thing sit there! It is amazing how short the throw is. I read this one was like the S2k and was highly doubtful but it actually is pretty freaking close! I love it!

Working on the day off

Finally had time to get the Evo back up and running.

And went down to the shop to drywall in the compressor, made a huge difference in noise reduction.

New oil cooler lines!

Finally!

Fixing the sunroof

So yesterday I won't to take a few pics of the Evo with the new lip after the sun settled behind the trees. While backing out of the garage I hit the tilt on the sunroof, got nothing. I messed with it a bit and got it to open but it popped and cracked like popcorn. I never got it to shut. Today I was up and working on it around 9am.

I followed some ideas I found on the forum but they didn't work. But 2 of the 3 screws holding in the motor where missing. So I decided to remove the headliner and check things out.

I ended up having to hand crank it shut. I removed all the screws and added loctite. Everything works great now. Hope it stays that way. Man was it a pain removing and reinstalling the headliner. Never again!

New lip in place

While pulling her out of the garage for these pics the sunroof proceed to break. Now I have to pull the headliner and fix the motor as its a pretty common tread according to evom. Apparently 2 of the 3 screws just fall out over time, neat!

Busy Saturday!

Got up with intentions to put my new rexpeed carbon fiber lip on but as you can see its cracked. Strange because the bubble wrap and box weren't damaged so it leads me to believe it was damaged before shipment. I have an email I to them for a replacement.

After we headed over to the Greene's to see my little cousin and her huge and awesome little son Cooper.

After we went to lunch then the store. Once home and unpacked Mary headed off to the UT game and I started rearranging the living room. Didn't like it at first but it's growing on me. We'll see what Mary says.

Next is my beginnings of healthy eating. Carrots and broccoli but non lowfat ranch, but with a sprite zero and vodka. WAY less calories than beer! Next is sirloin steak and spinach leafs with lowfat honey mustard.

Evo's new wing!

129 weekday trip

Jason's GSXR 1000s

What a beautiful night for a hill run! Jason, Randell and I hit the gap tonight and got some great runs in. I got some video and should have something together soon.
I was Randell's first time at the hill and he did great. Has a great line, he'll be super quick after a few more visits.

Really cool sticker at the over look.

Caught some curb

Going to see if I can fix that one. Never really thought about it until now but I haven't curbed rims since the early 2000s.

Evo intercooler check

Checking the alignment of the intercooler on the Evo. It is perfect.

Work showcase

Was recently hired by Mellon Tuning to redo their logo and change their name to Mellon Racing. After about 100 designs we finally landed on this. They tuned my car to perfection and I did the design for trade for my upcoming tune. Once I have all the new parts we will be doing a duel of 93 octane and E85.

www.mellonracing.com

129 run / Evo meet

Met a few fellow Evoers up at the hill. Few were from Nashville and some from NC and KY. It was a great time and I'm really impressed with how well the Evo does up there. It's insane smooth and fast. I'm upset with myself for that being my first time having it up there. I will be going back soon for sure!

Even got to see one of my dream cars! Older post about it. A JDM Integra Type R. This is the real deal, right hand drive. I spoke with the owner for a while and he imports Japanese cars for parts. He unfortunately doesn't import cars anymore due to strict laws and even worse this ITR was his first import to the states and he isn't welling to sell it.

Evo brakes

Changed the pads on the. Didn't really need it but got some fresh pads on before my 129 run this weekend. I love how easy it is, took 1.5 hours to do all four corners!

Short shifter for the Evo!

S2k and Evo work

Put a new radiator in the S today. It is aftermarket and cheaper than the stock replacement but way more efficient.

I also installed new throttle body seals in the Evo. It wasn't as easy as it sounds but I got it done. Went to the Henkel's after for a boost leak test and all was good, finally. My Virtual Dyno numbers after 5 pulls were disappointing but the car felt great and didn't throw any false knock!

Evos new shoes

Michael and I rolled my fenders and got my wheels on. Got a little ribbing but an alignment should fix that. I'm in love with my car even more now! Haha

***UPDATED PICS 2.9.11***

Had some fun editing these guys.