Completing the Build On My 670WHP Evo X - Episode 6

I think I'm done throwing parts at this car now. This is how I wanted this car.
We've got merch and stuff: gearsandgasoline.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @gearsandgasoline
Contact us via email at: [e-mail]
Music:
Goodbye by Vaultz - MCOVPKZTPQWVLXG6
Disaster by Vaultz - SIOUZOHLF9IB17S2
Light & Reflection by Luke Melville - Artlist
Work by OBOY - 4HD7JMNODWJ5B5WB
All Your Friends by Icarus - Artlist
Sunset Sky by HVRDVR - Artlist
I hope you'll be fine by Icarus - Artlist
Stay by Icarus - Artlist
Manilla Chill by Kicktracks - Artlist
All I am by Alsever Lake - DTCXUOI5YCY20C7W
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - How would you like an entirely new front end?
10:27 - Electrical Gremlins are the worst
14:34 - LIP
16:06 - Gauge Pod
17:35 - Hood
18:45 - Are we done yet?
19:11 - Maybe a few more bolts

[@GearsandGasoline]

We have more evo X content coming shortly. Stay subscribed and turn the bell on so you can see when it goes live. 😉

[@theassenz]

What company did you get that gauge pod from? It is perfect!

[@johnpinky8]

@@theassenz looks like Ortiz Custom Pods. They make pods and mold them onto oem parts for a very nice look and quality

[@ReefyBmx]

Bro your forgetting about your Subaru wrx fans man lol. Bring back the STI!!!!

[@swanero]

please remove the lbrand from the radiator, it will change the look like from day to night, or paint it all black, have a go on phhotoshop to evaluate the two options

[@johnpinky8]

@@swanero Do you mean the intercooler? Some people like it that way, I have the same ETS front mount on my evo and I love the silver look with the brand

[@michaelblacktree]

PRO TIP: When putting pop-rivets in soft material (like plastic or fiberglass), it's a good idea to put a washer on the backside. That gives the rivet something to grab onto. Otherwise, the rivet can work itself loose.

[@GearsandGasoline]

Thats smart!

[@NorthernVaris]

Thanks!

[@isaiahquinn7639]

Just the clicks edited together when the dash went back together is genius.. so satisfying

[@uisperfectemail9720]

Check out M539 for master click edits

[@alincurut]

@@uisperfectemail9720 I was gonna say the same thing!

[@bentradez]

now we need pure 10 min video of just driving it

[@HanKamiBeats]

YES YES YES

[@andrewtate9348]

Yep

[@evankirschenmann4653]

yes

[@joelboeve8493]

No we don’t

[@androiduberalles]

Brrrrrr tsssssss

[@Jeffball610]

Is anyone else curious why the cutting and fitting of the fenders wasn't done prior to paint? I'm not the most knowledable about this, but I would think that would be the best method. Make mods before you paint.

[@KrazyKorean]

I came here to say the same thing

[@ostehovel5513]

Idealy yes but considering the parts arent made of steel and wont rust it wont be a issue, this would be an issue with steel parts as they rust if exposed to the elements without paint. Though I imagine the real reason behind why they didnt do it is simply due to time, maybe it was faster to do it that way. Ben is willing to pay alot of money to get the build up on going, and time is money.

[@QuezlySnipes]

THANK YOU!!!! I'm like wtfe why didn't you do all that drilling and cutting BEFORE you spend $XXXX's on paint?!?!

[@danielmontenegro7136]

thats what i thought too. it was the most obvious thing to do

[@AWOL_ODST]

Ditto. Would have helped keep my heart rate under control for sure. Don’t understand why he did it that way around? Why stress yourself out so much when not necessary? Prob would have been quicker as well.

[@omg_stoppit]

My favorite part was angle-grinding fiberglass without a mask. Y'all, please wear a mask when working with fiberglass particulates.

[@ngamber]

based on ben's hospital stay i think we all know he's not too smart about masks

[@omarpadilla8033]

@@ngamber Oof

[@TheTurbofx]

That part was awesome! My favorite part was when he waited until after everything was freshly painted to drill and cut. I also loved the ultra thick single coat paint jobs on the horn and front lip bracket. I’m sure the paint will hold up great!

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

@@ngamber you mean the things that have packaging that directly state they are intended to keep particulate in, and not outside particulate out? Thus rendering them useless in helping a healthy person. Goof ass mask wearers

[@snipergene]

Very nice! Paint the old CF hood the same color as the car. You can swap the hoods every so often to get a different look.

[@michaelhamburgo9378]

Did no one see the glove box open on its own at 16:07 😂

[@brianrobinson9979]

I had to go back because I was typing a comment when that happened.... It was like a ghost was telling itself 👻"Open it softly... I don't want to interrupt Ben while he's filming...." Seriously though, I've never seen a glove box open that slowly before. It was kinda creepy

[@brandongao3675]

@text7383scam

[@SafeShifter]

I was just about to comment lol!

[@mumu3648]

Ghost in the car

[@andrepintodev]

haunted car

[@toms7753]

Ben drilling that close to his leg is insane! 😮

[@GearsandGasoline]

Sometimes I’m not the smartest..

[@brianrobinson9979]

I had to drill and zip tie my undertray on the side of the freeway one day. I was holding the 2 pieces together and because of the angle that I was having to drill at when the drill bit pushed through it went into my finger 😬 luckily it just barely made a mark into the meat of my fingerprint so a couple days later I was good to go 👍

[@DaeveMc]

It's not the drilling that stressed me the most. It's the cutting of the fiber without a mask haha.

[@TheFN19]

@@DaeveMc yup i noticed that as well. was thinking, "man that so not safe cutting fober like that, he's wearing a mask tho" and nope he's not lmao

[@rellim8820]

@@TheFN19 Ben survived covid, his lungs can fight anything now!

[@its.Andy1]

The rarity of the evos are something special. They’re discontinued too. Some people may not care at all, but it’s always a special moment when I see an evo rolling by. It’s kinda like seeing a Ferrari or something.

[@bluej511]

Please wear a mask when cutting fiberglass, you survived covid, don't wanna see anything else happen to you man. Car looks great btw 👍.

[@darkproduce15]

i'm here for the glovebox wanting it's own episode.

[@frun4]

I can't believe how much of a difference those fender blades made! Evo X would make for a fun daily driver, but i feel they often get overbuilt for that. You brought this one back, and it looks so much more enjoyable 🤙

[@dolan-duk]

Still wish that he would have reinstalled a new carbon splitter, looks odd having carbon side skirts and not have a splitter to even out the look.

[@shad3128]

Shit a well sorted evo with 350 or 400 is great as a DD. 600+ is a bit much hahaha

[@UguisuAnko12]

This is the most genuine car enthusiast's lifestyle I've ever seen!!! This content just shows what true passion, dedication and connectivity between a man and the machine looks like!!! No hype, no clout chasing, no brag & rights, no obnoxious childish attitudes, only pure love and respect!!! It's not always about stats, numbers, competition and etc, just really enjoying the car's condition and the authentic vibe that it gives you when you take it for a drive!!! Just a group of people genuinely appreciating their vehicles together and having a strong bond!!! Man, thank you for posting videos like this!!!! You're one of the main pillars of what real car culture is in this modern era!!!! May we preserve this raw and authentic culture and be passed on to the future generations!!! Thank you for inspiring many people to get on to their dreams!!! You've really taught many people to appreciate what they have and cherish it!!! This video is indeed a top-notch!!!

[@DaeveMc]

Has a mechanic I saw that he had experience with electrical problems but I always start of with aftermarket part like this ecu, remote starter and other things like that before fuses. It is often the problem.

[@JWONG-pu8ky]

One thing that definitely shows to modified car is how the age pretty quickly, you can definitely tell how a car ages especially on the period of the mods released for them and you'll need to update them once in a while, I think that is the reason why most cars neve stop evolving, it changes also as time passes by, it also goes whats on trend. So that's why I think keeping a car looking pretty much stock will age well over time.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

A guy in a forum I used to frequent was chasing an intermittent power drain on a friends car. By accident, he found that it was a wire inside one of the door harnesses that only grounded out when the window was lowered on that door - the window was pushing the slightly frayed wire against the door panel. Grounds can be pretty crazy to trace out. Always good to take your time and check *everything*

[@trxg9]

That's how I felt about my evo x I thought i was happy where I had it but it's never ending and you always find yourself wanting to change something

[@SWATROLLK9]

Yeah my mazdaspeed6 is running after 2 years but I don’t take pictures of it because it ain’t “done”.

[@trxg9]

@@SWATROLLK9 I've done that before lol

[@alexmair3613]

Really torn between this and the gr corolla. Amazing build and thank you for displaying the potential of this legendary platform 🙌!

[@itsphenomhd4749]

Evo’s are literally a timeless car. Idc about the new stuff…

[@pyle_057]

Same with Subaru, lol!

[@BrandonFacemcGee]

As someone who came from the Richmond, VA area, I'm drawn to your channel. I love the craftsmanship put into the videos and will continue to support you guys. Keep up the great work 👍

[@euphoric5172]

Honestly i can agree this probably is the coolest evo 10 build ive seen too, never really see evo 10's getting built this nice

[@inzaneartworks3109]

Great episode. Why wasn't the cutting and drilling done before it went to paint?

[@sepg5084]

Yeah, noticed that too. But he was drilling stuff that is resting on his leg and cutting fiberglass without a dust mask, so i am not surprised.

[@Gandalf_The_Jacked]

They replied to another comment: "Figured it doesn’t really make too much of a difference. Also wasnt sure if I wanted to try to mount the blades with the fender on the car to make sure the fiberglads flex of the blades would line up exactly where they needed to be. Luckily, it turned out fine." Sounds like it worked out fine, definitely does make a difference though if you care about details. Cutting/drilling should always happen before paint. I suppose it's not really a personal build they'll be holding on to, so it matters less.

[@Tummymunster]

@@sepg5084 He's antivax. What do you expect?

[@KennyJ540]

Great looking car! 2 tips: test fit/install before paint, and also when riveting to plastic, make sure to theft proof by using a fender washer on the backside that the rivet fits into when riveting. This will keep the canard from being easily torn out of the bumper. Love the channel. Keep at it!

[@dtriII]

Such a delightful series, please do another car! I love your attention to every detail.

[@SxpremeXO]

Super cool Evo. Great work, Ben. Looks awesome!

[@johnpinky8]

Gotta say, that Evo X is a masterclass of design and the perfect balance. Nice job! I don't usually like wide body kits (#stockbody4life) but you pulled it off, and that mod you did for the front fenders was GENIUS! Sad to see the Evo X series done, but glad you got it to the best place it could be.

[@MisterLowrider]

Good video! It's good you were going able to find the power draw!

[@sooyster4033]

Fantastic series Ben! I love the intensity you put into every detail, it's what helps you and your channel stand out. Okay but WHERE'S THE "WE THE PEOPLE" DECAL???

[@BPBomber]

Loved this series Ben, thanks.

[@ryanlatsch881]

Loved this series. Definitely one of the best looking Evo Xs!

[@Vadrun]

Tip: when drilling in the bodyparts of the car - put on the masking tape over the place you are drilling - this way, the hole is clean and you won't scratch anything too badly.

[@ajbglolz13]

This evo series made me smile from start to finish, I can't wait to finish building my 4g eclipse

[@lexilovespau]

That evo is built to perfection, I love it.

[@maxuniverse6002]

oh yeah!🤙 this evo x is a keeper dude! cherish it and have fun

[@garnetheron4885]

I like what you do with that car thank you, freshen it up nicely making some good additions

[@bk3540]

Such a nice car, you have done an amazing job bring it back to life! Great job, looking forward to more evo

[@rubert.]

You should have mounted the fins and trimmed the fenders BEFORE paint not after Ben cmon 🤣

[@klinatoc]

Came in the comments to post this… anything for content I guess

[@GearsandGasoline]

It would have made the painting a lot more difficult to get proper coverage inside of the fender behind the blade.

[@dbeckMSP]

Agreed. Seems a bit silly to not do the bodywork before hand and then take it apart for paint

[@rubert.]

@@GearsandGasoline oh no i mean present everything drill the holes disassemble and then paint it. I agree all bolted on wouldnt be good for painting it. It just hurts drilling into the fresh paint when it could be done before. It came out great regardless!!

[@ghost21501]

Can't wait to refresh my Mazdaspeed Miata. Your videos are good inspiration.

[@haac4825]

Looks Great. I like it. Good Job. A Joy to watch. Hopefully see one day on the Road.

[@type_s_tyler7547]

Yeah thats one of the best looking Evos out there and now i want one

[@Byron10121]

i've loved this build so much! i have the lancer gts in the same colour and you've inspired me to build mine to it's full potential!!!

[@mrdctou83]

Love how the glove box wants attention too and drops by to steal the show @ 16:07

[@johnjbateman]

I agree with you. Coolest looking EVO 10 I have ever seen.

[@MrHedeom]

That ground connection for the relay 😱

[@rhinecruz8995]

Woooohoo new post!! LOVE THE BUILD BEN

[@andrewthorne2983]

Loved this format. Little vlog little cinematic. I like it

[@gomerfa]

These videos just puts a smile on my face

[@peterxiong]

this was an extremely satisfying video..thanks!

[@richmcdowell]

That Evo is an FQ on steroids! I drooled over that and the 06 BOM GTO at the paint shop! 🤤

[@delphipascal]

Interesting the ECU draws that much power. I wonder if it is a fault or not designed for street cars?

[@brianrobinson9979]

I mean it is a Motec. I probably would have just done a battery kill switch on the floor right in front of the driver's seat

[@OffshoreTACO]

much agreed on the best looking evo x out there. super sick

[@koktongg]

Just curious, why did you not cut the fenders, drilled the holes for both the fender and the fender blades before the paint job?

[@GearsandGasoline]

Figured it doesn’t really make too much of a difference. Also wasnt sure if I wanted to try to mount the blades with the fender on the car to make sure the fiberglads flex of the blades would line up exactly where they needed to be. Luckily, it turned out fine.

[@d3mentia538]

Current owner of a 2008 evo x mR same color keep up the good work ❤

[@ChrisHondaProductions]

You guys are killin it !!!

[@zipone_1726]

Love the music and vibe in this video

[@JJMMAN2002]

Looks so much better with those added fender pieces

[@vinuyajohn719]

Daman what a perfection, i guess Ben will be an Evo Guy now🔰🇯🇵

[@emotiveDRIVE]

Getting major M539 Restorations vibes from that panel clicking at 17:16

[@amalzamani7844]

This is insane. A true car enthusiast.

[@ChepoWorks]

This evo looks beautiful

[@imranhossainrohit6990]

Cool Evo Loved the build

[@Focussed-vk6wt]

Love the Tiga Mica coloured Holden Monaro in the background. Australian muscle right there

[@qleap99]

More likely a GM Pontiac GTO since the shop is in the US.

[@samyu63]

Your Evo 10 is my favourite car among ur cars. So beautiful ❤️

[@Its-Just-Zip]

I like this series. It's taking a car that got me into this channel like actually one of the first videos I watched was about this vehicle and it's rehabilitating it. Everything else I don't like about car culture. Can just take a back seat for a bit. This is a good series Texas

[@1jnc]

i love this evo it's such a good build

[@Kasper210]

as a dealership technician i feel for the draw testing. we get lots of that and guests think its reasonable to wait for the diagnosis and repair. those days i feel like quitting.

[@humphreyartdude8718]

More Evo updates please🔥🔥👌🏽

[@ivnjh]

Man I need to get to work with my X. Ben is so inspirational lol

[@austincau]

Love the evo content!

[@kallyk8262]

Very clean evo

[@onyxaries]

Bro it’s like I’m watching the iron man suit getting built awesome job man

[@stephenabril7084]

Great looking car

[@miketejero]

that glove box was opening by itself @16:06😁

[@thomasmurphy5906]

I have to admit it's pretty darn good

[@Matthew-xy7lv]

Evo X and S2k roadtrip?👀

[@davevq]

The ghost in the shop opening that glovebox at 16:07

[@deal1nk]

Details make the car. Unfortunately you cant the these details in video as easy as in person. Sending a lot of love from europe

[@sshhddoo9892]

love these videos. those carbon canards could have been saved like refinished to save some money. if they are just faded, just a nice fine sanding, polish and sealant would make them new again

[@theplaguedoctor142]

I never thought Thorne would be giving *that* look to an evo. His journey to becoming a Mitsubishi guy has finally taken its hold.

[@H2kPat0]

Loving the Evo x

[@kona328WH]

Job supremely well done.

[@Potige-NL667]

Such a nice car i wished i could own and enjoy it myself.

[@garnetheron4885]

Wicked, wicked nice!!!

[@HacksawJimThuggin]

Why not drill out the fender holes before painting??

[@fila1445]

11:03 Electric Space Wizzard !

[@AlMazariegos]

LOVE this build!! 🤤🔥

[@jefrimejia2869]

Love the longer videos ❤🎉🎉

[@Hexenmiester]

Use masking tape. Where you are going to drill. A it stops the drill bit skipping and b helps reduce paint chipping

[@TundeEszlari]

Fantastic content. 😀

[@groundzero_-lm4md]

When drilling in paint, put a piece of masking tape over both entry and exit points. The tape prevents the paint from chipping and gives you a good surface to mark where to drill.

[@simlowsb]

Great video bro

[@WarriorsPhoto]

This was amazing to see. You've taken a great car and now made it beautiful. What'll be next?

[@alexismerced2981]

The car looks good

[@MonkeyButtRides]

You may be biased but I agree, the coolest EVO10!

[@ricecakeFTW]

"is that the same hood on the car??" Pause for dramatic effect..... "YES IT IS!" I hit the thumbs up 👍 botton after that lol 🤣

[@edwinostolaza4802]

Bad ass Evo 🔥

[@zubairkhan154]

Addicted with your content ❤️ Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@vichetkim5533]

In a future episode you should race it against the Track built EVO your mate used to take it across America while you drove the Tesla. While obviously you would lose, the difference would be interesting.

[@earthlyrelaxingsounds7248]

Loving the content as alwaya