Project Evo 9 – Part 9 – Spending Money
By Joey Leh, Photography by the author
Sorry to say but we haven’t done any more events since our last update. We didn’t take the Formula One world championship, run through the Monte Carlo rally or convince the ALMS to make an exception for our entry. We’ve been storing up our dwindling cash reserves since the last two time attack events and planning for what’s coming up next this season.
We’ve done well so far with Project Evo IX. One win at Super Lap Battle and one third place finish at Redline Time Attack. Both with a nearly stock car at Willow Springs, which features long straightaways that put an emphasis on power. So far, we’ve been using the stock engine, head, turbo, airbox, cams, ECU, brake system and bushings. Our suspension modifications consist of JIC FLT-TAR coilovers, custom springs, setup by M1 Fabrication & Development and a rear swaybar.
Aside from the addition of a Whiteline Front Roll Center Kit before the Redline Willow Springs event, all the suspension bushings are factory. Which is a good thing, since many of the Lancer Evolution bushings are rubber-encased pillowballs (spherical bearing) or high-durometer rubber. No squishy Camry bushings here.
But in our rush to get the word out about Project Evo IX, some of the details have gotten lost in the cracks. And like we said before, there are a lot of money draining details that keep coming up. It’s a good thing that we don’t like having money in our bank account.
Sources
M1 Fabrication & Development
www.m1fd.com
Toyo Tires
www.toyotires.com
Tuning Technologies
www.tuningtechnologies.com
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