Evo 5 GSR Build

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jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · Oct 25, 2020

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I decided to refresh my Evo 5 first it was a full clean and re-spray underneath. As everyone knows how a hard job it is but defiantly worth it. I decided to change all the bushes to genuine group N but when I put it on the ramp I noticed she was looking a little scabby underneath so the story begins lol. Here are some of the pics when we dropped the power train out.

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jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #2 · Oct 25, 2020 (Edited)

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Some pictures after cleaning the underneath and treating the bare metal.

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Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 25, 2020 (Edited)

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Primer and stone chip added

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Breachy

· #4 · Oct 25, 2020

Looking good so far! It’s a lot of work but worth the effort and expense in the end for sure.

jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 25, 2020

Breachy said:
Looking good so far! It's a lot of work but worth the effort and expense in the end for sure.

Cheers, yeah it has escalated a hit lol, I am using genuine bits where I can, most expensive CV boots I have ever had lol. I'll be aiming for around 450hp

Andy1986

· #6 · Oct 25, 2020

Looking much better. How long has it taken to get this far?

Mita

· #7 · Oct 25, 2020

Looks great mate, top work !

jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #8 · Oct 25, 2020

Andy1986 said:
Looking much better. How long has it taken to get this far?

Cheers, I am only able to get time on it every now and then, so its taken a good while but I am determined to get it done now so I am back on it heavy now!

jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 25, 2020

Mita said:
Looks great mate, top work !

Cheers, Still a lot to do :thumbup:

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· #10 · Oct 30, 2020

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dreMR

· #11 · Oct 30, 2020

Well done mate great work :smthumbup

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Discussion Starter · #12 · Oct 31, 2020

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Discussion Starter · #13 · Oct 31, 2020

dreMR said:
Well done mate great work :smthumbup

Cheers cannot wait to get her done! Been a long time coming.

jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #14 · Nov 22, 2020

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Rebuilding of the driveshafts has started, bit of a ball ache to do but it will be worth it in the end. If anyone has rear outer CV's for a 5 gsr that they want to sell let me know. The last owner wrecked the threads of the ones I have.

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Mita

· #15 · Nov 22, 2020

Looking good mate , getting there

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Discussion Starter · #16 · Nov 22, 2020

Mita said:
Looking good mate , getting there

Cheers, Hopefully she will start to come together quick!!:thumbup:

jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jun 20, 2021

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Sorry for no posts for a long time been really busy, Started on stripping down the uprights and treating them and painting them before they go back on.

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Christopher

· #18 · Jun 21, 2021

great job, mate.
i always enjoy looking at these types of threads.
it must be really satisfying getting her back from the brink and doing it all yourself.

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jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jun 21, 2021

Christopher said:
great job, mate.
i always enjoy looking at these types of threads.
it must be really satisfying getting her back from the brink and doing it all yourself.

Cheers,

yeah when it’s done it will be mega, just seems daunting at the moment. Time is the biggest killer for me at the moment but I am not willing to compromise on anything so it’s slowly moving along.

jpbacs12

Discussion Starter · #20 · Aug 7, 2021

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Some more progress made, all 4 hubs built back up with fresh bearings and brake backing plates.

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