SPOTTED: Mitsubishi EVO 8 ?????

[FunkyBuddha]

My friend spotted an Evo8 yesterday. Anyone can confirm if these are insurable in Canada let alone Calgary? He says it's got Alberta plates.

That looks too good to be a conversion. It's got an ES wing though instead of the stock Evo wing.

 

[NetGuy]

I just talked to a friend the other day the said they weren't going to be able to pass the Canadian crash test guidelines for another model year or so...I think it's a good fake.

 

[Maxx Mazda]

I dunno if it's fake man. EVO's have like widebody quarter panels so unless ALL that was changed, it looks authentic. Did it have an intercooler Glen?

 

[Protege2K]

You can get Evos from the dealership with that wing on them.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Nick - I don't know. I'll have to verify w/ my friend. I wasnt' there. But he did say it had Alberta plates.

 

[JDM_familia]

it real...unless the owner really wanted to buy qtr panels, brembos, and enkei rims.

 

[Super Matty P]

yeah, that wing is the standard wing...the hi-boy is the optional spoiler.

 

[NetGuy]

If it IS an Evo, which it does appear to be, there's no way he could have had it imported into Canada...they just simply won't pass the canadian crash test requirements. I've got a very very rich client who's been trying to import one for years. He's been forced to purchase a pair of STi instead (I know, rough life). I suppose there's always the option of slipping the crooked inspection guy enough money to pass it as a regular lancer, but that's a longshot.

Oh, and hey Matty...interesting that you've found our thread. I had a bunch of questions for you about the WOMP kit. I'll PM you if that's alright...

 

[fkmp5]

If it IS an Evo, which it does appear to be, there's no way he could have had it imported into Canada...they just simply won't pass the canadian crash test requirements.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/ly/evoenvy.htm

 

[NetGuy]

There you go...thanks.

 

[Alpinejwl]

love them lancers!

 

[Talrum]

OMG, that looks so real. But i have not heard anything about an evo comming with an ES wing. Im a HUGE evo fan myself, pretty angry at transport canada.

I know of someone in Winnipeg with an EVO VIII who got it in before the ban went out. Also there are 2 in vancouver that my friends have seen.

 

[JCell]

if someone pays enough money they can probably import it to canada or whaterver they please and get around the laws

 

[90210brandon]

It's a Cobalt SS!

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Well, driving one up from the states wouldn't be hard. And all you need to register and insure it is an out of province inspection. They don't give 2 s**** about crash rating in an out of province. Just that all the lights work, and it's not a piece of s*** basically...

It's real.

 

[krillin]

looks like a RS.

 

[Talrum]

looks like a RS.

Yea kinda, but the trim level is GSR. I think that evo was originally in winnipeg and sold recently.

 

[geomatics_tech]

Ive seen this car around my house lately a couple of times. I was wondering if it was real, it has the tails, evo hood, and it even had a fmic.

BTW, today I saw a Bentley Continental GT on Stoney trail, and a Pagini Zonda on McLeod a week ago.

Shaun (canada)

 

[Talrum]

Its real, i have confirmation from my friend that the evo8 was orginally important in winnipeg and sold to a person in calgary. The big evo wing was an option so thats why it doesnt have it...sweet...i wish i got in on that sale.

 

[andyfatsax]

Is it an RS? Althought they only came out recently so it can't be an RS...either way *squirt squirt* for my MF'ing dream car.