[Phil2333]

Having had my evo for 12 years now:coolsm:......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:shake::lol:...then i knew that buying a spit was the only option....deluxe mk2 mania spit...ace bit of kit.:coolsm:...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]

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

 

[Phil2333]

Next up was the big strip...:blah:...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]

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]

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:lol:

 

[staffi]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Phil2333]

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]

Fantastic job Phil - very impressive indeed

 

[Phil2333]

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]

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

 

[Phil2333]

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

I took a good look...they were ok...i got some rust bullet down there and then loads of cavity wax (clear/cream,as i dont like the brown black stuff) and let it drip out.

 

[MidnightE6]

Absolutely superb buddy!

Stunning!

 

[Phil2333]

Mahoosive jobs/parts list left..just some...


4 Brand new brake lines from mitzi. £120
Refurb all arms/diff/prop etc etc
Paint sump
Powdercoat brackets etc
New Ralliart bushes
Cambelt kit.../aux belt
ALL fluids new
Refurb fuel tank or source mint one.
Fuel filler pipe new.
New fuel pump and filter
4 brand new mitzi wheel bearings...£600
Russ fellows exhaust new
Dash reflock (in progress)
Respray front end (stone chips)

Just part of the list.:blah::lol:

 

[Dermot]

Great job phil. Have you refurbished all the underside parts as well ?? What's the best cavity wax to use??

 

[Dermot]

Mahoosive jobs/parts list left..just some...

4 Brand new brake lines from mitzi. £120
Refurb all arms/diff/prop etc etc
Paint sump
Powdercoat brackets etc
New Ralliart bushes
Cambelt kit.../aux belt
ALL fluids new
Refurb fuel tank or source mint one.
Fuel filler pipe new.
New fuel pump and filter
4 brand new mitzi wheel bearings...£600
Russ fellows exhaust new
Dash reflock (in progress)
Respray front end (stone chips)

Just part of the list.:blah::lol:

That answers my question :lol: