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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

November 9, 2012 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII owned by Koel Braxton

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Issue
November 2012
Owner
Koeal E Braxton
Ride
Kristal
(2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII)
Meaning Behind the Name
A close friend of mind named her, so I kept it.
Photographer
Illusive Dreams Photography

Ride Details

Original Cost
$24,000
Build Cost
$24,000
What was the inspiration?
I built my car to show a since of style and passion about my hobby that I love. The way it stands is out of my liking and no anyone elses.
How long did it take you to build?
3 and a half years
How long have you been building?
10 years
Club Affiliations
Trend Settas
Your future plans?
Continue to build my car when time permits.
Vehicle history
Just a handful of upgrades. I'm pretty happy where my vehicle is and how far along it has come.
Thanks to
My wife Katrina, Tobz Performance, Justin, Robbie, Harley and all of my other close friends.
Previous Rides
1998 Honda Accord

Engine Details

Make
Mitsubishi 2003
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.3L Stroker
Engine Mods
JE High Compression Pistons, Manley H-Rods, 1mm Oversized Valves, O-Ringed and ported head, Tobz Balanced shaft eliminator kit, Fluidamper, Supertech Dual Valve Springs, converted to Flex Fuel E85, Cosworth M2 Camshafts, AEM Cam Gears, ARP Head Studs,
Engine Add Ons
AMS GT950R Turbo Kit, AMS Tubular Manifold, Tial 44mm Wastegate, Buschur Racing Ported Intake Manifold, Vibrant Performance 3" Turboback Exhaust with test pipe, Sparktech Non-CDI Ignition System, NGK BPR8ES Spark plugs, Fuel Injector Click Blue Max 1680cc Injectors, Fuel Injector Clinic Injector Seals, Buschur Double Pumper, AEM Fuel Rail, Mishimoto Radiator with slim fan, Nisei Front Mount Intercooler, ETS Upper Inner Cooler piping, Synapse Engineering BOV, Allstar Oil Catch Can, Optima Red Top Battery, TiTek Carbon Fiber Cam Gear Cover, Carbon Fiber Exhaust Heat Shield, Carbon Fiber Oil Cap, Greddy Radiator Cap, Vortex Generator, Customs Painted Valve cover,

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Exedy Triple Disc, STM Clutch Fork Stop, SS Braided Clutch Line,
Transfer Case
Jacks built transfer case
Axle
Jacks built Limited Slip Differential
Builder Shop
Tobz Performance and Tuning

Chassis Details

Chassis
Custom
Front Shocks
Megan Suspension
Rear Shocks
Megan Suspension
Springs
Megan Suspension
Other Mods
Carbon fiber and paint. Dynamat installed on roof, doors and trunk.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Custom Carbon Fiber Rota P45R2
Rear Wheel Type
Custom Carbon Fiber Rota P45R2
Front Wheel Size
18
Rear Wheel Size
18
Front Tire Size
Nitto Invo 245/40/18
Rear Tire Size
Nitto Invo 245/40/18

Paint Details

Color
Black and Blue
Paint Type
Stock and custom
Painted By
Spradley Motors (Derrick)
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Custom painted hood
Wing
Rexpeed Type-C FRP Trunk Spolier
Addon Accessories
Carbon fiber splitter, Rexpeed carbon fiber side skirt extensions, Rexpeed carbon fiber rear bumper extensions, Rexpeed carbon fiber front lip, Rexpeed carbon fiber air ducts, Rexpeed carbon fiber A-pillar trims, Rexpeed carbon fiber side spats, Rexpeed
Body Mods
Chargespeed front fenders
Body Mods by
Stefno, myself and friends.

Interior Details

Dashboard
Carbon fiber wrapped dashboard and custom painted interior
Gauges
AEM Fuel pressure/ Oil temp gauges, Zeitronix Multi Gauge, LED Gauge cluster lights, Forge Boost Controller, Zeitronix Wideband, Forge Boost Controller
Steering Wheel
Momo Steering Wheel
Head Unit
Kenwood Excelon KVT-614 DVD Reciever
Amps
Rockford Fosgate P1000.1 BD Amplifier, Rockford Fosgate P200.4 Amplifier, Monster Power wiring and cables, 2 Farad Capacitor
Speakers
2 6"Alpine and JL W6 12" Subwoofers
Stereo Installed by
17th Street Audio
Shifter
Custom carbon fiber shifter knob and shifter boot, short throw shifter
Seats
Corbeau LG1 reclining seats, Corbeau 3 point harness
Tint Percent
28%
Trunk or Bed
Custom built trunk enclosure by 17th Street Audio and custom painted trunk liner
Upholstery Description
Blue and carbon fiber
Upholstery Description
Carbon fiber and paint. Dynamat installed on roof, doors and trunk.

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII owned by Koel Braxton

2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII “Kristal” owned by Koeal E Braxton

 

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