Restoring a Mitsubishi EVO VIII: Deep Inspection & Surprises - Part 1

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[@Hypershiftmediajake]

Never go mega corporate Throtl

[@Tiptonadam]

To late.

[@guiluvimont]

Unfortunately this already happened.

[@BLITZisgreater]

is this a Donut roast?

[@Sh0ru420]

I wonder why they have such low views when their content has always been top notch. Especially the 300ZX and Ferrari series, the videos average like 150k a video which is crazy

[@OSODIY]

Too late. They got big sponsors which allow them to do bigger builds with bigger budgets. That's great until it isn't. Now they are at the mercy and whims of their sponsors. They won't bite the hand that feeds them. Always a dilemma when you grow big and accept the money. You either sell out or stray true to your roots.. rarely can one do both, successfully.

[@spoopyangie]

Ricky and Quin's vibes are absolutely unmatched. The fact that they so professional and yet keep clowning around. I absolutely love it!

[@bowenwerner3085]

“The clear coat is gone for lunch” had me dead 😂

[@garrettmaroncelli8968]

Sti did in fact have the intercooler spray button 😂

[@adriannunez2410]

On the s209

[@donovant3613]

@@adriannunez2410nah my 06 sti has it

[@lakersd12sti]

All STI models have it lol

[@patrickgarvin2570]

Factory installed on my 2005 STI.

[@jaredanderson88]

My 1998 STi has factory water spray.

[@matthewmacdougall1647]

great choice for OEM plus. This thing is a beauty. Gonna look amazing in my driveway next to my Evo X when i win ;) Can't wait for more Evo content.

[@bobthebuilder8223]

So watch Devin’s videos he literally just finished one that’s OEM plus

[@franklinl.everett8801]

EEVVVOOOO!!! I love that you guys listened to the fan base and decided to keep this clean. Please don't ever go corporate. After this let's move onto a Saab, I will not give up on this lol

[@keithcee6378]

Grabbed my 06 EVO IX brand new at the dealership with 3 miles on the dash. Fast forward to now (2024) sitting at 68k non molested with the exception of a nice tune and full exhaust o2 back. I have teens kids now, and it’s funny to me how they and there friends think it’s super cool how I have a car from the fast and furious movies lol. Stay safe homies, and fellow EVO owners 🙏🏼

[@marksanders6403]

Ricky you lie! My 04 STi had a factory intercooler sprayer! Boom!

[@westonearly7274]

I can't wait to see those calipers cleaned up and the paint fixed

[@throtl]

Coming in an upcoming episode!

[@therdrbog]

paint correct and polish, carbon pieces, nice exhaust tone, upgraded suspension, intake noises, an up to date tune with a nice set of wheels and this will be a perfect oem+ evo.

[@throtl]

That's the plan! Except a brand new paint job!

[@therdrbog]

@@throtl can't wait

[@damonbratton8878]

Pop the hood. So many memories. This was my dream car for so many years. I wanted one in 2003 the year i graduated. But couldnt afford it. Still cant today. They are timeless cars in my opinion.

[@makuakane7787]

ahh man, the cameo Will callout at the end! Need that guy back for some guest appearances!

[@ApexClubRacer]

love the plan to go OEM+

[@sooopertaco3009]

14:30 the way Quin stood up that tire, full on grease monkey move.

[@miker1568]

Ricky and quin always make for a great video haha. Very entertaining stuff! Torqued to spec!!

[@goodcitizen7064]

Love the EVO!!

[@ragnarironspear1791]

One of my all time favourite cars , nice choice guys 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@dainperrault585]

so excited for this build

[@eppyz]

Bought my 1st Evo in 2003 was the 2nd person to register one in California. The 1st was Mitsubishi and it was a press car that was blue, my Evo 8 was white. Good Times, traded it for an Evo 9 MR in 2006 😎👍

[@krew5181]

The outtakes are great 😂

[@benh745]

So cool you are going for OEM+. Those stock wheels look amazing. ❤

[@omegapharaoh6978]

Just got a set of these Evo 8 wheels on MP, really excited to refinish them!

[@bameysbg]

Finally! Been waiting for this EVO content 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@autopassion27]

Great start on this cool project!!!

[@sugamanspodcast]

Such a nice evo!! 🥹

[@juancabeza5809]

3:01 I like this new approach for this channel! You should do at least 4 a year of these. The next one should be Ricky's AE86 please!!!

[@dulanhimz]

Yooooo now TJ and THROTL have matching evos😍💛

[@throtl]

Should we race them?

[@norbelarchilla5578]

I loved this video ngl GREAT JOB

[@scribblescratch3011]

I love the bloopers

[@johnmofula]

My favorite type of build. Not doing too much. That's what I'm hoping for the Jetta mk4 I'm currently driving

[@humbertoacastillo]

Vamos!

[@amaterasu_chan1]

OEM are just refreshing and look good

[@jacoblacroix9024]

Great video! Can’t wait to see the OEM plus add on bits !

[@skateecho]

Soo excited for this build, really glad you kept the OEM wheels! Always love Ricky and Quinn's bickering haha, they are like an old married couple. Always crack me up!

[@UzumakiGarage]

Love the yellow. All front fenders are alloy on evo 7,8,9. Its a good idea to overfill your transfer and rear diff gear oils. I made a video about this... filling thru the drain plug! because its easy to accidentally under fill especially the transfer case

[@PANTYEATR1]

OEM+ build. I'm sure cool parts and improvements have come along since this car has been out. 💪🏆

[@jongib6096]

OEM+ Thank goodness 🙏🏼

[@avmelidor]

Oem plus. I'm looking forward to it

[@fadeskii]

OEM+ babbyyyy lets go 🔥

[@SCUFBI]

Looks sick!

[@concernedcitizen2868]

I have always wanted one of these, since i first seen them at a dealership. Never been able to afford one. It's a long shot, but i might have to buy a shirt, and just pray. Hope you keep it yellow with red brakes.

[@yonathanzavala3205]

OMG... My dream car...

[@estebanrodz11]

Change the rear bumper for the japanese version. For the front use only the front lip.

[@kenne9566]

All i could hear was “Ricky and I are proud to announce we’re having a baby!!!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dkylewhitley]

Definitely the most excited I've been about a giveaway car in a long time!

[@TheLo0se]

I have been waiting for this build ALL MY LIFE YOU HEAR?

[@verginsergin]

18x10 Volks, coilovers, JDM rear bumper, FBO engine upgrades, done.

[@michaelwong7554]

The transfer case isn’t always full when it comes out the fill hole. It’s best to pump slow, cap it and wait a bit then Check again. Sometimes it needs to be driven slowly around the block and topped off. Please check out EvolutionM forum for threads on what I’m commenting about . Also fluids that I’ve found that work the best in my 03 is 2x MT-90 and 1 MTL by redline for the trans, Heavy shockproof for the T case and 75w90 for the rear diff or 80w140.

[@foxationnation1908]

Love the Quinn and Ricky vibe. Need me a work wife like that

[@gregorypalamara6723]

6:01 Hey, it's super helpful to take off the oil fill cap before draining the oil. Also leave the filter off when draining the pan, it allows for a better, more complete removal! Surprised you didn't honestly. Just my HO, i'm no master tech, but have worked for dealerships and oil companies. Cheers!!

[@snipez4870]

i’m buying so much merch!! an evo is my dream car!

[@psychicer5022]

sick another evo. Def gonna buy somthing for a chance

[@daryllampe7820]

One of my favorite cars of all time. I love the yellow too. Would love to win this one!

[@feraldart]

Ricky, all of them have aluminum hood, and front fenders including that car. MR and SE got aluminum roof.

[@aj6761]

I had an 04 Evo 8 in Silver. I definitely miss it.

[@user-on3gg4kx6o]

Throtl & Tj hunts EVO'S let's go!!!...🤩🤩🤩

[@marvinsuccart]

My dream car ❤

[@icanseeyouallfromuphere]

, nice job 👍🏻 I prefer them in white, first one I saw was in 1997, a white Evo IV in a yard of hundreds of imports.

[@ernestopiris-grau1383]

Ricky the STI also has water spray

[@_elfego]

Make sure tcase fluids are properly filled. I think people fill through the drain hole so that it takes the full quart. Don't want run it with low fluid and develop a death whine.

[@israel-hi3ln]

Can’t wait to win

[@my_usual_antics6853]

Ricky is the best part of this channel.

[@SkyFireworks4K]

Evo ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Epsonblade]

STi DOES HAVE INTERCOOLER SPRAYER, same year as the Evo, it came with the little tank and the I/C Sprayer button.

[@Superdimensional]

Always liked EVO’s. Almost bought a X in 2015 but the dealership was playing games.

[@vocks85]

You should build it with the name “Cream Puff” in mind. Maybe a livery to reflect it?

[@Termial007]

Can you please build a 1980s Nissan Datsun 720 pickup?? 🛻 💨💨 much love and respect for what y’all do!

[@MohamedAbdirahman-yg9os]

Happy birthday luqi

[@thatdude4571]

The 2004 Subaru STI did come with an Intercooler sprayer.

[@koudos1224]

We just E. Honda slap for that intro. 😂

[@landonlewis5918]

LETS GOOO!!!!

[@daveb920]

I love car but come on Rickey, please look up the 2004 and 2005 model STI. They came with the inner cooler sprayer. I love mine

[@ttharmor]

Subaru's did actually have that intercooler spray option as well on the STi.

[@MTNorville]

Have ya'll ever considered putting these cars on a dyno after you finish doing all the fluid changes and cleanup?

[@racerrob1]

I need this big bird in my life.

[@LittleOrdah]

Actually Ricky 🤓 a select few STIs came stock with a intercooler sprayer

[@gregorypalamara6723]

23:19 Carburetor cleaner spray ftw!

[@GRCDriver23]

pretty sure the strut brace is stock, if I remember from my '06. OEM+ is the way, including all the better EVO IX stuff (turbo, etc). Maybe BBS SE wheels restored. JDM bumper.

[@Kk_evoIII]

I love how Ricky got same reaction as I did when Quin said “cream puff”

[@thomasrobertson5821]

Nice O'Reilly autoparts. Work there

[@MohamadmahdiDaraee]

Very Gooodddd job boys 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤

[@CoreyWilliams-eg1hn]

Nice car bros

[@Coda5610]

Oreilly's oil, k&n filter and master pro tranny fluid? What happened to oem build?

[@DrGHarr]

Got to love Quin so I hate to be such a nitpicky nerd but dielectric literally means non-conducting. So dielectric grease is just to help protect electrical contacts. Not directly help them conduct better.

[@JonBonazza]

The evo 9 has mivec (mitsu’s vvt) and a bigger turbo. because of the mivec they use different size spark plugs and some other minor changes

[@reyguerra551]

Team Throtl, can yall do a full rebuild on my 99 silverado and make it a beast of a truck, you know mo powa

[@seansmile]

Get seat lowering brackets best “mod” for an Evo as far as driving experience

[@IPunchUrFace]

I need it.

[@The_Punisher83]

TJ Hunt vs Throtl Evo build-of :) Let's go

[@--J.J--]

I wish i could win this car 🥺. Thank you for restoring it and keeping it oem.

[@khmerboogietonnaboy5757]

Sti does have the intercooler spray

[@miguelangelmorenoculebras2780]

Tj buys an evo and throtl too? NICE, my fav car yt channels buy the same car. Loving it! EDIT: meant the same car brand not the same car 😂❤❤

[@JonBonazza]

something you definitely want to do on this car is coil on plugs.

[@shadowracer2311]

Sorry Ricky but 04-07 STI’s had an Intercooler sprayer 😂😂, that EVO is 🔥🔥🔥 Tho

[@kalumgiroux2686]

2005 Subaru sti had a factory intercooler sprayer

[@ACECOMBS14]

The some sti’s of the era did have intercooler sprayers

[@NateBrodoway]

let me have those wheels! 😅 can pick up. jk didn't get far enough yet to see it's a resto, super stoked this nice car is getting that treatment.

[@JorgePerez-uv5gb]

Sti indeed did have the intercooler spray

[@malachibates3251]

Fix the paint, Lower it on some dope wheels, JDM rear bumper with jdm headlights and taillights. That would go crazy

[@adamsmith4953]

The look of absolute disgust Quentin gave when Ricky wanted McDonalds 🤣