CLOSE CALL! Lancer EVO 9 Wagon // Nürburgring Crash Avoided

[@TerryMG]

Im the guy that crashed the BMW, everything is fine except my wallet

[@mgcharoudin]

You still have your health to fill up that wallet even more than before!

[@TerryMG]

@@mgcharoudin thats very true! Wise words from an awesome guy

[@BWSTT]

Is it as Misha theorised? Did you look in the mirror and see them passing and get pulled wide because you were distracted? Really feel for you- that was a high speed smash!

[@Works_Garage]

That was scary to see from my side of the car. Im happy to hear that you are ok.

[@Attila_Gobor]

Fuck the wallet man! As long as you are not hurt.

[@mgcharoudin]

Most importantly: the occupants of the crashed car were ok. Source: others seen them standing track-side and the track did not get closed (is the case when people require medical assistance).

[@Goldenhordemilo]

Praise the lord.

[@veepee78]

@@Goldenhordemilo Why? For causing the crash?

[@RDSAlphard]

I'm glad to hear they are ok!

[@carsonw722]

​@@veepee78no for them being ok lol. Why tf would you think that

[@steph_on_yt]

@@veepee78Read the room. It's an idiom.

[@Works_Garage]

Thank you for the ride of a lifetime Misha! The car survived a 7000+km, 12 day, 5 county, 1 racetrack, road trip, without any problems at all. I will fix the tyre situation and return next year. The tyres didnt have much markings on them from the rubbing it sounds much worse then it looks on the tyres. The car is my summer daily here in Sweden. Thank you again Misha! #pancakesforpancake

[@mgcharoudin]

Thanks again for the ride!!!

[@FlightSimXtreem]

Hey Dan! Do you have an instagram? :)

[@mgcharoudin]

@@FlightSimXtreem see video description

[@FlightSimXtreem]

@@mgcharoudin Checked, my misstake. Thanks Misha!

[@marcvanderbent9262]

Yesss, the rubbing did not sound the best, but still a nice drive

[@RatBürgerSk8]

Love the Evo wagon, didn't think you'd get the opportunity to drive one with how rare they are. The owner definitely needs to sort the wheel clearance issues, but it's very tastefully kept and looks great.

[@SamaraxMorgan26]

Same, I would love to be blessed with the opportunity to own one

[@Michael-wz5iv]

Best Nurburgring channel on KZbin!

[@mgcharoudin]

[@Turshin]

Hands down

[@GTT1988]

Why would you go anywhere else 😂

[@alexandremarino2003]

Not only about Nürb. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@almightyIrie]

@@GTT1988 i go elsewhere occasionally for the crash compilations - rich as fuck dudes overestimating themselves crashing their expensive cars is always a true love experience imho.. I may feel bad for most "normal" people crashing in those videos, but then again it's what they chose so i'm 50/50 on that - nobody forced them to drive over their limits on the ring.. When it comes to proper, serious footage (and interesting insider info occasionally), nothing beats Misha's channel though, i'm with you 100.

[@byVenosity]

Good oil temps, brakes didn't fade, and great handling... will be a perfect ring wagon once the wheel fitment gets adjusted

[@steph_on_yt]

Too bad the 6-speeds tend to grenade themselves with heavy use, while the bulletproof 5-speeds have pretty bad gearing

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

@@steph_on_yt at least better than the Subaru 5spd, love the evo 5-6 one of the best car i have ever drive.

[@kenvanpassen9247]

@@steph_on_yt With stock power the 6 speed will do just fine, but I will admit the part about the 5 speed being really strong and being badly geared

[@bubbleman2002]

@@steph_on_yt I noticed that Mitsubishi EVOs with modifications very often have aftermarket sequential transmissions, even if that was like half of the builds budget. This makes perfect sense why, now that I know this.

[@electricsnut]

It’s adjusted after that lap haha

[@kozaks5727]

I love watching the speedo go past the "max"

[@SoundBoy808]

it nearly did another go around!

[@paulf2898]

It was a spinal tap speedo.....all the way to 11 😂

[@Teledabby]

i understood that reference

[@pelarikota8103]

He need to change the speedometer. I would love to see how fast this car is going.

[@jn904]

Best part is watching the fuel gauge drop it like it's hot. 😂

[@benjaminfrohns]

I noticed too. 1/4 tank according to the needle 😅. Might read incorrectly due to the movements.

[@jn904]

No, it's correct. Mitsu Evo drinks fuel like nothing else. 8 mpg is a rare, wishful occasion, and at WOT they're like 3...

[@krzysztofjarzyna3194]

At some point the gauge was even going up - LOL.

[@Andries..]

😂😂😂💔Was about to say

[@wrth]

got to love big turbos

[@Rentta]

Man at that scraping sound. It's like nails on a chalkboard (but kinda worse as in some instances it can cause bigger problems than just the unpleasant noise). Good job avoiding the accident.

[@AUDIDOIT]

Agreed thought those arches would cut through the tyres.. 😳

[@imo098765]

This weeks videos just proves, the ultimate goal is being able get home safely Brilliant car, love these wagons and the forester sti, wish they were worldwide cars

[@coliimusic]

Just saw a Fozzy STI in my town yesterday, my jaw was slack from the sight! Such a sexy car!❤

[@palamarr]

Nice Evo! It's pretty rare to see a wagon one! Wish you the best Misha

[@gazman9468]

Very rare! Almost bought one years ago and they are extremely hard to find now and much more expensive as a result.

[@palamarr]

@@gazman9468 Yeah, in the last years jdms (real ones like this evo) are going so much up in price in just a few months. I'm sorry for you that couldn't buy it, you will find better ;)

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

If you like fast JDM wagon, check Nissan Stagea or Subaru GTB ( twin turbo). They are pretty cheap and bought mine for 3000 euros.

[@palamarr]

Nice choice, the subaru has a really good chassis and it's one of the best cars to drive especially in mountain roads. The Stagea is also imo an "uncrowned legend", many people don't even know it but it's an incredible car especially because of the RB26.@@skippylegrandgourou2069

[@skkane]

A friend has one in the same color. Very rare indeed.

[@CMD_Line]

Man alive the madness you're experiencing on this track at the minute. Holiday needed i think. Epic content though.

[@AdhdDoesStuff]

well done misha, thats a racing driver right there, calm and collected and WELL avoided, keep up the awesome work

[@FelipeIgor-hs9sc]

6:27 naaa, mis respetos a la reacción que tuvo!!👏

[@burningtoken]

I had problems with rubbing when I was running lowering springs with stock struts myself. I switched to coil overs with camber plates and got rid of the rubbing and it handles way better.

[@gregoryh4601]

Love the vehicle please change the Speed O. It reminds me when American cars had 85 mph and the needle was going back Up! lol

[@perkil8r]

So glad to see all concerned are safe. @mgcharoudin hats off to you sir for some awesome reactions there which undoubtedly saved a much bigger incident, not only avoiding it but also staying on the track yourself at what is a very challenging point on the lap with all the camber, direction and elevation changes. Awesome job but so glad all are safe more than anything.

[@nighthawk0077]

Water temp climbing and fuel level dropping. Solid lap guys!

[@davidsmall7676]

The scraping definitely impacted an otherwise nice soundtrack. Thanks Misha. Great driving and accident avoidance!!

[@cerrystyle]

Nice to see a so respectful JDM wagon lover like this guy and credits to Misha for his good driving skills during that situation as he stated there was nothing to do more than that.

[@hvmondeck]

Lots of wrecks as of late.... Be careful out there brotha!

[@volvo09]

Woah, an evo wagon! I had no idea those existed (as an American). I love wagons.

[@neodonkey]

That yellow came at just the right time, because the water temp had been rapidly increasing. The stock gauges in modern cars are usually quite heavily center weighted so when they start to go north of the centre line they're usually on their way to overheating. This is why I like an extra gauge that gives an accurate temp reading. Him turning on the aircon didn't seem to do the temp any favours either, more load on already heavily loaded engine. You'll see the gauge started to go north of centre at around 8.55 and aside from a brief cooldown during the first flag, its steadily climbing after that. Maybe he could change the coolant to that waterless stuff where its less dangerous for the temps to get high.

[@Works_Garage]

I checked the logg after the run 98c on water temp, The car had a new waterpump, fluids, all the belts and pullys are all new Mitsubishi parts prior to my trip down.

[@frequency0007]

Aftermarket radiator, brushless fan from Steele or Spal and coolant boost would be good addition. I run 235 40 18 on 30 offset.

[@dielaughing73]

I like to use my phone to monitor water temp via OBD. Temps in my Miata stay low on the track but rise when idling. Unfortunately I can't check oil temp or pressure, need to install sensors and gauge/s for that

[@Works_Garage]

Bigger rad is already on and it had new fluids prior to my trip, but ill look in to upgrading the fan to a bigger better unit during the winter, thanks for the advice.@@frequency0007

[@J4NOObs]

00:46 the brake and wheel combo is sooooooooooooooooo nice omg perfect

[@mclovin__8875]

It really hurts me to see that this beautiful car is grinding like this

[@ZelenKai]

235 width tires are stock size for the Evo 9. The rubbing issue is not the tire size, it's the wheels that are too offset for the car. Looks good but doesn't function good on track. I used to run 255 on my Evo and some track guys will run 275 without issue.

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

The Evo wagon, Nissan Stagea, Legnum VR4 and Subaru GTB are underrated JDM wagon sleepers.

[@michaelallgauer5690]

Have myself a LHD converted one - such a great car. Never thougt of camping it. Such a cool guy using ALL of it - loved to see that.

[@Dylantuning1995]

Indeed what Misha said, I feel sorry for him because we were behind him... Yea I agree on that one. He was careful and wanted to leave room but most likely didn't pay attention to his outside line and too much in his mirrors, bit of curb and grass and it's over. Respect that both of you checked each other out and for the owner to ask if you wanted to continue (as you said not much you can do but still very thoughtful) Stay safe!

[@Sharpened_Spoon]

Funny when the owner doesn’t realize how bad the rubbing is until it really gets driven 😂

[@Naneychevelu]

What a ride ! Always had a soft spot from square wagons ♥ As others already commented, you had quite a few mishaps recently, not that they're your fault, but from experience i know it calls for backing-off a little, just temporarly, before something really bad happens (though it was a good call to lap the GT3 shortly after the crash to get back on your horse !). We just want you safe out here Misha, to live a long and happy life with Megi and all your projects ! Listening to your podcast recently made us even more in love with your personality, your character, your values, your choices ! Take care Misha, hope you two have a nice time in Croatia !

[@razorramon3117]

Fantastic motor, only advice for the owner... get the whole underside sealed (wax oiled as we call it in Ireland) very bad for rust and rot underneath. Great lap other than the obvious and the yellows

[@GBMM7]

Same rotor and brake pads in my CTS-V. Very impressed with the bite from the Hawk pads and DBA T3 5000 rotors! Running Michelin Pilot Sport 4s.

[@tomahawk354]

the sound of scraping.. I CANT

[@blnfxt]

I love the high mileage. It shows that this gem actually gets driven!

[@sor609]

As it was said in other comments, 235 width is stock on Evo 8 & 9. I was running 255/40/17 on both my Evos on stock suspension and without any rubbing. My 8 had rubbing only after I installed the coilovers and lowered it and 9 was fine on stock bilstein suspension. Just find the right offset wheels!

[@dielaughing73]

Camber will help too, he's just on lowering springs

[@SpuddyLlama]

As that black car was running wide onto the curb I was thinking they must have been looking back at the car approaching from behind fast as f*** and got caught off guard by the curb, poor driver, glad you guys avoided that one.... could have been far worse. Not to mention maybe losing one of so few Evo wags. That one would sting.

[@manuntvg01]

You can see the front impact on the reflection of the passanger. That was a hard front hit man

[@ErulianADRaghath]

Thank you pointing it out. That looked like a bad shunt 😬

[@Wall562]

@@ErulianADRaghathNo, not a thank you for pointing that out! The circuit has rules and reasons for not showing impacts.

[@Wall562]

@MotorHeartATAgree, but that’s not what they meant and you know it. You can tell but he way each post is written.

[@ErulianADRaghath]

@@Wall562 Not a thank you? How else are you supposed to know what to blur?

[@D4RKBRU73]

Where? I can't find it

[@socialexotic1]

This evo 9 wagan is so rare

[@beikan4107]

wha t a driver, the reaction of the owner is priceless hahahahhaha, awsome car

[@WildBeatzNL]

I love the respect you have for people crashing they car. I skip the front car at point of impact. Because it sucks for they guy crashing. Big props man, love the content, i hope one day you will drive my rb20det powered big single turbo 200sx s13 track tool👌

[@Gobbbbb]

"I don't want to go 0-100, I want to go 100-0" - Top quote that people NEED to pay more attention to, this guy has his priorities right.

[@Adrianperformancequattro]

Best AWD car all the time.🤩

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

Subaru legacy sti

[@longtom6909]

I love watching Misha saving it, in sitations that are almost certain disaster.

[@hartpa]

Just come across this after the 5 speed Evo 9 film... brilliant! I always wanted to see a 6 speed being driven hard so im less paranoid about mine 😂 Never been into the wagons but this is one wagon I'd have. I did chuckle when you turned the air con on, I always use it as the car picks up speed faster than the electric windows can close 😂 Evoooooo IX! ❤

[@xHypnoToad]

I love that the speed is going off the speedo past 180 and still has another gear left

[@XxJGVxX]

I found it so funny with the speedometer going over 180, I'd mark it with a pen or something xD

[@AXIDNT66]

I'm not much of an Evo guy but the wagons are super cool. Owner seemed like a fun guy for lapping with as well.

[@Shady97342]

If I recall the last EVO wasn't on great tires. This car seemed sorted other than being a bit too low for the track. Perfect for a daily. Nice lap other than the crash but thankfully it sounds like they are OK

[@tuisautaleilua133]

Definitely feel for the driver and after your reasoning Misha, I also feel for you too and you're right there was a photographer and the emergency track guys are experienced with that kind of predicament

[@MikeGrau0hr]

just for the record - since everything was ok in that case: theres no way to continue driving. conditions were absolutely fine - he could have parked in the grass and ran back. in a situation like that you have to make sure the driver is ok, setup warning triangle - and never rely on another person to call in without communicating! the photographer might have phone/connection/battery issues or whatever. im sad to say it but because of people acting like Misha in this case theres people unnecessarily dying every day. :( btw this is coming from a nürburgring driver, race car driver and ex-paramedic.

[@beauporter8440]

Looks like you hit about 250 at one point. Very very nice! The acceleration in 5th and 6 th is pretty good.

[@ianmoone6562]

🟢Tarmac Gravel Snow SO fuckjng simple, so good, EVO IX deff in my top 10

[@StasisTitan]

I've seen this guy and this car at several car meets in sweden. The evo wagon is such a cool car.

[@astudentpilotlife]

Holyshoot! Amazing footage! Keep going! Love your video!

[@marinmargineanu2072]

Used to have an '03 Outlander, had this issue: the rear diff used to bang on chassis when changing gears from 1 to 2nd/2nd to 3rd, same thing with this EVO (there are 2 bushing on rear diff MR580045 and MR580046 to be changed) Apart that and rubbing, AMAZING CAR!!!

[@anonony9081]

North America really got the short end of the stick when it comes to the Mitsubishi lancer/evo. I never even knew there was a wagon version of this, it's so cool!

[@bradwhite4827]

Misha, your a stand up dude! Nothing more you could have done for that fella that got sideways. Plus like you said. There were plenty of folks within 100 or so meters from the accident. I hope they were okay!

[@MikeGrau0hr]

just for the record - everything was ok in that case - but theres no way to continue driving in such a situation. conditions were fine - he could have parked in the grass and ran back, call in and set up warning triangles. in a situation like that you have to make sure the driver is ok and you can never rely on another person to call in without communication! im sad to say it but because of people acting like Misha in this case theres people unnecessarily dying every day. :( i was shocked he didnt even consider stopping and instantly excused his wrong behavior. btw this is coming from a nürburgring driver, race car driver and ex-paramedic. seconds count - you have nothing to lose but another persons life! dont be a coward

[@VampyrMygg]

A lot of Scandinavians has this habit of adapting accents, so a lot of us can sound somewhat "American" when we speak English, I'd say Nordics, but Finns... do have a strong habit of Rally English :P

[@danc.9554]

I'm impressed with this guy's English but it's mistaken to say he sounds American. He sounds Australian if anything.

[@WattsOnTheMind]

Good to see you back on the ring misha, good to keep it going and dont get fear of crashing get you. Confidence!

[@TML34]

That rubbin’ is outrageous! 😂My Hawk pads squeak like this too, but they’re great! Nice send, Misha.

[@SweeTM8-]

The EVO IX is my dream car so seeing another one on the channel is great

[@TheGreener121]

Acording to german TÜV and road rules that car shouldve exploded or at least disintegrated like 50 times throughout the lap lol.

[@raxor59]

Great drivind as usual Misha ! love that Evo ! hope the occupants of the crash are not injured

[@kellerwerter881]

Lets hope that the guy made it

[@SPQR_GuiGui]

Was hesitating on buying one, but the thing that held me back the RHD only (because it would have been my DD in Switzerland)... Ended with a 2018 WRX STI instead !😍😍

[@frankomikulic1306]

1/4 fuel tank in 16km..amazing

[@devirkesici7096]

Say hello to my wagon friend -Estate Montana

[@frog382]

Wow, they were doing probably more than 180kmh and lost traction, getting sideways slowed them down to maybe 150, but its still lethal speed, amazing that they were standing next to the track after that, i know i would be hugging the nearest tree.

[@TerryMG]

This is the most accurate comment ive seen till now

[@stefanroseEP3]

235 should be perfectly fine on an evo 9, got the wrong offset wheels on it. Needs to add some camber to it or get new wheels

[@knoblis]

Love the 180km/h speedo

[@davidcupra4913]

I remember buying the hem pedal faces 25 years ago they were all the go. Great video misha.

[@Andrewpurvis1243]

How did you know i was begging for an evo 9 wagon video! My hero!!!

[@masterrenderer4338]

That was a real close call 😮

[@IWill360QSu]

You can watch the crash though his sunglasses! 😎🔥💯 Amazing save as well brother

[@Only_Ameen04]

It's hilarious seeing the speedometer go out the bound despite being almost stock 😂

[@cw205mi16]

It's originally speed limited to 112mph/180kph, makes it look crazy fast going off the clock though 😅

[@eyestormE30M3]

The E30M3 @ 8:30 is from Norway. :D I'll remember the dark wagon came past me when I hit the warning light there. :D

[@jaroslavmrazek5752]

235 width tire is normal for EVO, they come with them, he just put on wheels that are too far out.

[@thisjustanother]

a great video all together. i will hopefully be shipping my '99 stagea 260RS next year and hope to be able to try the track one day. hope to see more content like this

[@rendaddy_]

love the speedo going waaay above 180 km/h lmao

[@anonony9081]

Isn't that a Japanese thing? That lots of JP cars say they have a max speed of 180 due to regulations when it's really much higher?

[@Cimbix]

@@anonony9081 Yeah, I believe you're referring to the gentlemen's agreement made in 1989 between Japanese car manufacturers

[@ianmoone6562]

Japanese being conservative as always but it serves well when you try to justify it as a family car to the lady

[@LOLHICRONO]

damn i remember JRM from the old days the days of ~110k SEK r32 GTR's and ~80k SEK r33 gts-25t's

[@muhammedbilal9208]

car clocked over 1.9L kms, and still runs like a charm

[@gabrieltorres5]

I love how the speedometer only shows up to 180 km/h and they you just see the needle go past it

[@thirteen12]

I'm on 285s on a stock chassis, and I don't rub. You need higher offset wheels, and hubcentric slip on spacers (10-20mm) with extended studs in the front. 18x9.5 +38 should let you run those tiny 235s without any fender rolling. Do not get low offset wheels for a CT9A, all of those people are wrong, and all of those people rub.

[@NilRacing]

I love Evo's but this is special, a shame is so rare...

[@TheKeysMan100]

@Misha I died when the passenger said "DAUM" your face at 4:57 PRICELESS, yes tires way to wide! that was a good belly laugh! Thank you!

[@TheNismo777]

Car would have crazy potential with right set of tires, its not all about look. Thats even effecting into safety.

[@ngk68]

Excellent video of a rare Evo Wagon. I have a stock 2005 VII wagon (Sport 2.0) with the 4G63 99 Kw. A bit thirsty, drives very good. Wood love a couple rounds on that track.

[@stainstudio9518]

Smart approach to tuning your ride

[@jacksun_jack]

Sabine Schmitz was the Queen of the ring Misha is the King of the ring. What a legend

[@sac7454]

I respect you for not uploading the crash when you could have for more view

[@TokyoDriversClub]

I bought one of these 10 years ago. Such a good car, wish I never sold it.

[@bigalalbig]

Great vid as always. What a car, sublime. Lowering springs and semi slicks are rarely a good combination.

[@GulliJ]

Evo wagon is like some wagon that could race with family daily for the rest of week... Volvo 855 T5, my favourite But this evo is a lot attractive Wow i loce it too❤

[@blackcyborg009]

CT9A estate wagon is a legend. Tbh, I thought with the noises and scratching, I feared that the car might break or disintegrate but I am glad that it held up. And wow Accident at 6:29 I hope they made it out okay.....

[@Works_Garage]

The car made it home without any issues other then the slight scrubbing.

[@ricardosabatino3172]

The speed gauge cam is hilarious in this video

[@robertadamski]

Unlike the previous Evo that I drove here we have a six gear - hahah soo funny and that smile and look into the camera, hilarious

[@lambrosstamos4494]

Seems like a tarmac spec rally car will be ideal around the Nurburgring. Monza Rally was part of the WRC. A German Rally with a N'Ring Special Stage would be very cool. They could include the South loop, too.

[@RatBürgerSk8]

There's an event they do where the rally cars run the circuit the opposite direction. An onboard of a tarmac spec Opel Manta 400 or Sierra Cosworth RS500 would be an absolute treat.

[@tripprogers4814]

Those tires were a rubber band factory of "Self Clearancing"

[@onurdx]

Hi Misha! Great content as usual! It would be great to see a video about what people who aren't much into mechanics should look into with their old cars if it is their first time taking it to track! Would also help prevent easy mechanical failures :) Thank you for the lovely content

[@902Boots]

Rubbing sounds aside, such a quiet car for how fast it seems. I'd need more noise! haha

[@STRIDER_503]

Feels bad for that BMW owner but Misha got to experience the rarest Evo in the world? Man am I jealous.