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Aug 17, 2008, 02:37 PM
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98 Mirage to Evo 6.5 TME
Here you will truly see the Evolution of a Mirage.
Having realized the US Mirage was the base for the JDM Lancer Evolution 4/5/6's I set out to make one of those a reality. Moving from 5 to 6, 6 to 5, I finally decided to reproduce the uncommon Tommi Makinen Edition Evo (6.5). And here is how it all started:
The previous owner smashed up the front end (clean title though) so I picked it up for $900. The hood was pinned in place, so it was pulled before I took her home. Unbolted it and crushed it in half right there in the parking lot. It needed headlights, a hood, bumper core, and a front bumper. The radiator is slightly busted up, but she still runs cool. AC is broken though.
Closer pics of the damage:
I will post what I did next soon, I don't want to flood the page with pictures just yet.
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Aug 17, 2008, 02:44 PM
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Aug 17, 2008, 02:57 PM
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nice pick up
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:15 PM
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Thanks! Here is what happened on the second day (picked up parts from CertiFit)
The frame was pulled on the rack and new headlights, corner lamps, and hood were installed. Took about 5 hours on and off to do everything.
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:24 PM
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nice project...
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:28 PM
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and then... lol
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:31 PM
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And then...
I installed a JDM Evo steering wheel (I have a better condition one now)
And the car got a nice wash and looked like this for a little while
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:36 PM
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not trying to be rude, but can you speed things up here... 
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:41 PM
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seriously... just post all the pics already... this is rediculous....
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A-Haa!!
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:45 PM
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Alrighty then:
JDM Evo 5 trunk. I picked this up locally for $400 with the reflectors.
Installed on the car (you can see the old muffler too 
You can also see I installed fender sidemarkers $20
Muffler $10
Evo 8 rear seat $100
Lancer Emblem
Evo 5 style hood (free swap) needs modification/repair
JDM Evo 6 tails
All 18 of the spoiler holes for the E5 wing. I will only use 6.
Trunk with Evo 6 wing attached. Trunk is in the shop getting welded and painted
Evo 6 fenders put on for fitting, Evo headlights installed
Phew. Thats the current status.
Last edited by BCspeed34; Aug 17, 2008 at 03:52 PM.
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:52 PM
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C'mon! more!
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Aug 17, 2008, 03:57 PM
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Oops, forgot to say this is an ongoing project! I am test fitting the side flares today and possibly purchasing hood pins since the hood is warped.
I can have the entire project done by October if anyone wants to donate 5 grand for an Evo 4/5 front clip on eBay
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Aug 17, 2008, 04:29 PM
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keep em coming...
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Aug 17, 2008, 06:30 PM
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ill keep an eye on this project 
always wanted a TME but our country laws prohibits us from importing it now since its too old. those already here are going for a lil too high of a price for me.
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Aug 17, 2008, 06:49 PM
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Subscribed... dont let me down there guy... haha
Looks good so far keep it up. Dont worry about painting the pieces to match. Get everything then paint all at once..
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