My Evo 6 underbody restoration thread

Phil2333 · 07-02-2016, 16:20

Having had my evo for 12 years now

......and tracked it/modded it etc etc....even tho 99% of people said im mad and its mint already it was time for the old girl to get some proper love,rather than bolting on expensive alcons and diffs etc.

Im a panel beater by trade,so it does help

...there was nothing major wrong,but if i left it another few years then it would be a bigger and bigger job...so thought to take it off the road for a year and get it done.

Having looked at some threads on here and doing some research i opted for the "on a spit on its side proper jobbie"...rather than on my back underneath!

How it was...

Started the big strip down....i know nearly every nut and bolt on the evo 6,as ive fitted roofs,cages etc.

Looking sorry for itself..

Inner wings came up fine with a bit of a clean...

Car getting fully stripped to go on the rollover jig.

Having done a "few" rally cars with my old man

...then i knew that buying a spit was the only option....deluxe mk2 mania spit...ace bit of kit.

...so easy.

Having looked at the car underneath,i knew it wasnt great and would need doing...not a show car but not a dog either...for a 16 year old 6 it was pretty decent.

Krissyb · 07-02-2016, 16:22

Looking forward too seeing this evolve Phil , i'll be watching this one with a close eye.

Phil2333 · 07-02-2016, 16:25

Next up was the big strip...

...what a shyte job....days and nights of soft wheels/fibre wheels etc etc....total underbody and 4 arches down to bare metal...mad seeing your car on a spit.

staffi · 07-02-2016, 16:27

Not too much to worry about under there Phil, good on you bud for attacking it, another one that'll be awesome when finished.

SAVE OUR 6s I say

Phil2333 · 07-02-2016, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krissyb

Looking forward too seeing this evolve Phil , i'll be watching this one with a close eye.

Its near done mate....just uploading the pics and typing the thread....my arms/fingers hurt

staffi · 07-02-2016, 16:31

When I see threads like this I'm so glad I bought myself an import, AND before anyone sets fire to me for saying that let me say why. BECAUSE I haven't got the skill to do this work or the patience, I have totally admiration and respect for you guys that do this, you deserve a medal.

TimC · 07-02-2016, 16:34

Want a 9GT to do Phil?

Im dying to find a bit of space to get this done to my car at some point, its looking manky underneath.

Looks like you are/have done a great job so far.

Phil2333 · 07-02-2016, 16:35

Next up after about 80 hours was rust bullet.....did alot of research and this was THE product to use....strict time scales and application didnt put me off.....so a 5 gallon £140 tub was bought

3 coats of rust bullet...each coat 2 hours apart...then seam sealed like a pro.

super rover · 07-02-2016, 16:36

TOP job ,ive done it with a few rally cars its not much fun ,but how some strip stuff on there backs on th efloor is beyond me a spit is a MUST for a job like this

im just glad i dont have to do it with the new car as its allready as new underneath

Phil2333 · 07-02-2016, 16:38

Some more pics......started the whole thing oct 30th 2015.

All 4 wheel arches grey stone chipped for extra protection....

Then onto paint......will add pics as i go.

super rover · 07-02-2016, 16:46

get the chassis legs filled with cavity wax and she will be good forever TOP work that man

Phil2333 · 07-02-2016, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by super rover

get the chassis legs filled with cavity wax and she will be good forever TOP work that man

Already done mate...painted and 3m transparant cavity waxed

..in every nook and cranny.

**RichW** · 07-02-2016, 16:48

Fantastic job Phil - very impressive indeed

Phil2333 · 07-02-2016, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichW

Fantastic job Phil - very impressive indeed

Cheers mate....im not doing it as a show car or anything...just a freshen up,so i can wring its neck on track for another 5+ years.

TimC · 07-02-2016, 16:55

Did you do anything regarding the insides of the chassis legs, or don't they really suffer?

07-02-2016, 16:20	#1
Phil2333 Tarmac Tyre Shredder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North west. Car: Evo 6, Forged 2ltr 8MR engine...405/400 Posts: 14,360	My Evo 6 underbody restoration thread Having had my evo for 12 years now......and tracked it/modded it etc etc....even tho 99% of people said im mad and its mint already it was time for the old girl to get some proper love,rather than bolting on expensive alcons and diffs etc. Im a panel beater by trade,so it does help...there was nothing major wrong,but if i left it another few years then it would be a bigger and bigger job...so thought to take it off the road for a year and get it done. Having looked at some threads on here and doing some research i opted for the "on a spit on its side proper jobbie"...rather than on my back underneath! How it was... Started the big strip down....i know nearly every nut and bolt on the evo 6,as ive fitted roofs,cages etc. Looking sorry for itself.. Inner wings came up fine with a bit of a clean... Car getting fully stripped to go on the rollover jig. Having done a "few" rally cars with my old man...then i knew that buying a spit was the only option....deluxe mk2 mania spit...ace bit of kit....so easy. Having looked at the car underneath,i knew it wasnt great and would need doing...not a show car but not a dog either...for a 16 year old 6 it was pretty decent. __________________ My Evo 6 resto thread... https://www.lancerregister.com/showth...ht=restoration Last edited by Phil2333; 11-09-2017 at 15:38..

07-02-2016, 16:22	#2
Krissyb Senior User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kent Car: Evo 6rs, Clio 172 track car. Posts: 1,027	Looking forward too seeing this evolve Phil , i'll be watching this one with a close eye. __________________ Build thread Evo 6 RS Work in Progress https://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=510618

07-02-2016, 16:25	#3
Phil2333 Tarmac Tyre Shredder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North west. Car: Evo 6, Forged 2ltr 8MR engine...405/400 Posts: 14,360	Next up was the big strip......what a shyte job....days and nights of soft wheels/fibre wheels etc etc....total underbody and 4 arches down to bare metal...mad seeing your car on a spit. __________________ My Evo 6 resto thread... https://www.lancerregister.com/showth...ht=restoration Last edited by Phil2333; 11-09-2017 at 19:06..

07-02-2016, 16:34	#7
TimC Senior User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancashire Car: Evo IX GT Posts: 1,648	Want a 9GT to do Phil? Im dying to find a bit of space to get this done to my car at some point, its looking manky underneath. Looks like you are/have done a great job so far. __________________ Tim

07-02-2016, 16:35	#8
Phil2333 Tarmac Tyre Shredder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North west. Car: Evo 6, Forged 2ltr 8MR engine...405/400 Posts: 14,360	Next up after about 80 hours was rust bullet.....did alot of research and this was THE product to use....strict time scales and application didnt put me off.....so a 5 gallon £140 tub was bought 3 coats of rust bullet...each coat 2 hours apart...then seam sealed like a pro. __________________ My Evo 6 resto thread... https://www.lancerregister.com/showth...ht=restoration Last edited by Phil2333; 11-09-2017 at 16:28..

07-02-2016, 16:27	#4
staffi TOO many posts....... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Warwickshire. Posts: 17,132	Not too much to worry about under there Phil, good on you bud for attacking it, another one that'll be awesome when finished. SAVE OUR 6s I say

07-02-2016, 16:31	#6
staffi TOO many posts....... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Warwickshire. Posts: 17,132	When I see threads like this I'm so glad I bought myself an import, AND before anyone sets fire to me for saying that let me say why. BECAUSE I haven't got the skill to do this work or the patience, I have totally admiration and respect for you guys that do this, you deserve a medal.

07-02-2016, 16:36	#9
super rover acting daft since 1969 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PRESTON ,lancashire Car: E7 RS RALLY CAR Posts: 19,275	TOP job ,ive done it with a few rally cars its not much fun ,but how some strip stuff on there backs on th efloor is beyond me a spit is a MUST for a job like this im just glad i dont have to do it with the new car as its allready as new underneath __________________ MY RALLY CARS is SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD <<<<<<<<< THIS this was my dream rally car but it simply didnt get used poor thing ,now and for the forsealble future EVOLESS

07-02-2016, 16:38	#10
Phil2333 Tarmac Tyre Shredder Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North west. Car: Evo 6, Forged 2ltr 8MR engine...405/400 Posts: 14,360	Some more pics......started the whole thing oct 30th 2015. All 4 wheel arches grey stone chipped for extra protection.... Then onto paint......will add pics as i go. __________________ My Evo 6 resto thread... https://www.lancerregister.com/showth...ht=restoration Last edited by Phil2333; 11-09-2017 at 15:53..

07-02-2016, 16:46	#11
super rover acting daft since 1969 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PRESTON ,lancashire Car: E7 RS RALLY CAR Posts: 19,275	get the chassis legs filled with cavity wax and she will be good forever TOP work that man __________________ MY RALLY CARS is SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD <<<<<<<<< THIS this was my dream rally car but it simply didnt get used poor thing ,now and for the forsealble future EVOLESS

07-02-2016, 16:48	#13
RichW Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Car: E6 GSR -> E9GT -> e46 M3 -> M3 CSL -> E6 RSII / M-Sport BMW / GIXXER 750 K5 Posts: 19,397	Fantastic job Phil - very impressive indeed __________________ http://www.evolutionize.co.uk

07-02-2016, 16:55	#15
TimC Senior User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancashire Car: Evo IX GT Posts: 1,648	Did you do anything regarding the insides of the chassis legs, or don't they really suffer? __________________ Tim

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