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Technical Corner : Feature Car Last Updated: Aug 16th, 2006 - 11:01:00


RB Motoring's 2003 Lancer Evolution
By Jacob Isaac-Lowry
Aug 2, 2004, 13:01

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This week's Car of the Week spotlight is on RB Motoring's 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. With a host of aftermarket goodies ranging from Cusco braces to Apex'i electrionics, this is one MEAN Evo. Aside from being an all out track warrior, this little Mitsu special is also making a name for itself by contending in such publicized events as Sport Compact Car's Evo Shootout. While magazine coverage is impressive, look below to actually see how stuffed this little Evo is...

The Evo's Current Mods

Engine
  • Stock engine
  • Speedbox turbo (enlarged wheels)
  • Mines turbo outlet
  • Mines downpipe
  • Attain titanium exhaust
  • Ported and heat wrapped stock exhaust manifold
  • ARC titanium heatshield
  • Nology hot wires
  • Nology Pro Fire box
  • Nology Silverstone plugs
  • Apex'i airbox
  • Power Enterprise airfilter
  • Monster intercooler piping
  • RalliArt blow off valve
  • RalliArt grounding kit
  • SARD 700cc injectors
  • SARD fuel pump
  • Apex'i S-AFC
  • Innovative wideband O2 sensor
  • Casper's Electronics O2 simulator
  • Cusco catch can
  • SARD radiator surge tank
  • Exedy twin plate clutch

    Suspension
  • Ohlins Flag L coilovers
  • Energy suspension bushings
  • Cusco titanium front strut bar
  • Cusco rear trunk braces
  • Cusco chassis brace
  • HKS Kansai adjustable sway bars

    Interior
  • Bride seats
  • Power Enterprise boost controller/gauge

    Exterior
  • Gialla Hood
  • MR Vortex generator
  • Wheels - several different sets
    1. 19 x8 RH Pro J8's in some photos
    2. Other RH wheels in other photos
  • Dunlop SP9000 235/35/19 tires

    Miscellaneous
  • Rotura 6 pot front brakes with slotted rotors
  • Rotura 4 pot rear brakes

  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Ohlins Flag L coilovers Evo Engine Bay 6 Pot Rotura Front Brakes Evo Front Mount Bride Seats Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution HKS Kansai Adjustable Sway Bar MR Vortex Generator Power Enterprise Boost Controller and Gauge Rotura 4 Pot Rear Brakes Modified Magazine Cover Access Magazine Cover

    This 03 Evo has style, power, and a wicked affection for the twisties. Not to mention a growing reputation in the import scene. Just check out the recent covers of Modified and Access magazines and we bet you will recognize the Evo on it. RB Motoring has also been sponsored by Racing Hart and RH's full two page add featuring RB's Evo can be found in Option magazine.

    We here at AutomotiveArticles.com have once again had our own project cars humbled by this amazing piece of automotive craftsmanship. We are proud to show off all the hard work and time put into this project by the guys at RB Motoring and wish them the best of luck in the continued build up, racing, and promotion of this awesome Evo

    Don't forget to check back next week to get the scoop on AutomotiveArticles.com next Car of the Week


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