Brutally Honest Review; MY OWN EVO 8! 

Still an evo so you can't not love it

I’d rather change spark plugs four times a year on a evo than one time every three years on a Subaru.

I do spark plugs every 1000 miles lol. It’s like Christmas every time I get a fresh set in. Lots of experts in here. As 15 years an Evo owner, here goes. Exedy twin, great clutch Don’t think I ever heard him say 400 wheel, so 400 brake is believable Bov depends on mapping. If the car is mapped to release to atmo then go ahead, if not it should be plumbed back into the intake Injectors depend on a few things. Brand and again mapping. Some brands just have better injector technology and adjustability. Some types are known for a rough idle even in a small size. In the states anything below 1200 is small. 1600 is standard fare, but we use loads of ethanol fuel. We used to think boost pressure lifted heads but it’s really detonation that’s the biggest offender. We’re looking at 140-170psi cylinder pressure so adding a couple pounds boost pressure is nothing to get in a twist over. Make sure your mapping is right on. I’ve been doing well over 25psi for more than a decade now with oem head bolts. Yea they understeer. There’s a few things to do in the rear to help. Sway bar and rear diff can be built to kick out a bit If you like the snappy feel then stay with a stock sized turbo. Enjoy

There is nothing wrong with heel toe in the Evo, if you actually knew what you were talking about you'd know that accelerator is setup to be level with the brake when you're braking hard. Every other problem you list is your car specific, own it. It isnt a problem with Evos like you keep saying.

Always wanted an evo 08 best evo buy far epic man love the work keep it up bro

Lee you only had a wrx ? comparing it to an sti would be a better comparison definitely better interior than evo 😂 im only in preston feel free come over for a face off with my hawkeye sti ... 😉

The Led and paper flywheel comparison you made is bang on. i was thinking to myself about how much slower My WRX revs up compared to my old V6 MG. Might have to have a look at a lightened flywheel for it 🤔

Love the journey of the Evo Lee, so nice to see a BHR on it!

Hi Lee, your Evo is looking good. I like the wide wings and how the shape follows around from the front edge of the bonnet. And I think that the colour is just right. Has come a long way since you purchased it and I have enjoyed following the progress.

That missing trim triggers me big time! I wouldn't be able to drive it until I'd sorted that! Glue the bastard on next time.

There's a little screw you can turn on the idle control valve/throttle body to fix the idle problem.

Lee the Cobra alarm sucks your car was meant to have keyfobs the one your using is an override switch if there battery goes flat try contacting Cobra (owned by Vodafone now) about replacements. I’m the opposite keyfob no overide key 😂

My good mate had a evo9 gt around 5/6yrs ago now, beautiful car and not hugely in to japenese cars, I’m sure his was around 600bhp, it’s probably the fastest car I’ve ever been in, the stopping power was unreal too. It was as if it was on rails, blew my mind actually! Again not standard in any way from engine to suspension and brakes but what a car that was.

As others have said, great review and no holes barred comments on your own car. I second what other people have said, a dyno run to see what the power is at, should be a follow up video. Great progress and beautiful car

your honesty about the cold start idle and blow off valve slight issue, now everyone here in comments like their frigging mapping technicians smh

Should do a Dyno video see what it's running 👍👌

Top video Lee....evo looks well smart on the road...just need those brakes sortin..😜

How dare they properly secure the bumper at the factory

Hi lee. Great video mate, been following you since day 1 pretty much. Love the EVO. Keep making great content 🙌

I am looking to get an Evo 9 MR next year. Hope it is as fun as I always imagined it to be!

Nice honest review there lad good video do you think Jesse would let you review his car and he can review yours

“Should be pushing about 400 Hores”

Best review yet bro! 👍

The reason your evo runs rich after boosting is because the BOV is venting to atmosphere instead of it being recirculated back into the intake. So the car is expecting that extra air after you let off from boosting, but instead its getting none and still thinks it needs to compensate. weird how the guy how gave you the maps for the car didn't account for the bov. Also people in America call them blow off valves too, don't think I've ever heard someone call them vent to atmospheres lol

Great review lad ,,the car is looking epic ,, the wide wings really suit the shape of the car ,maybe have more reviews on a few top spec evos and Sti Subaru’s showing the different versions like sti type r or some new evos that are out now and compare them to ur evo ,,plus you and Jesse shud race again Man “ I think if Jesse learnt how to change gears might be close haha

mighty car mods shout out !!!! nice. how savage is that golf R. and UK spec one would be way faster

I love the wrap but you should have had the door shuts done dude, every time you open the door in a video i get so fixated on the silver i have no idea what Happens for the rest of the video lol

Good video once again lad this will bring a lot of new viewers

That paint job is awesome! Great video man

To fix the lumpy idle caused by the injectors just bypass the resistance pack for the injectors. It's to do with the impedance and if they're not matched it will be lumpy when cold. It's super cheap and we'll worth doing, again about £20.

weird u say the evo picks up faster as from what ive heard the evos have more lag than the sti's you are comparing to a wrx tho which do have alot of lag

If you're struggling to heel & toe you can buy pedal extensions for your accelerator pedal with an adjustable plate to get it to where u want

I've just got a 04 and I picked up alot of great tips from the vid.

I actually remember the top gear episode of clarkson complaining about turning circle lol. I always thought the Subaru was cooler (imo) but the evo was more of a capable car, better for a circuit etc

Dude 1000cc injectors are small. It's your tune that sucks.

If you try some thinner driving shoes (Sports Direct Lonsdales for like £25 work great) and roll your foot over rather than trying to do it with your actual heel, then heel/toe is easier

That wrap is my dream

6.33 forgetting fuel trims, i had that on my civic the other week from taking the ecu off, which ive done loads of times before , but for some reason thats the only time it did it on mine, was a pain at lights. also are you gonna bring jesse in his ep3 as well to the next sale meet ?

Fantastic video mate nice to see the evo again 😀😀. Keep up the great work buddy 👍

Ive had both impreza and evo! Evo much sharper and more focused. Evo everytime for me. Id like to see eva on the dyno.

Great vid lee, any plans of re-badging the rear?

One of the few Marques that I've never tried infact & possibly waaaaay too thirsty in 2019! 🤣 My Dad bought a real early import Subaru WRX wagon back in '95 & then i picked up a UK WRX wagon myself a few years back,which was fun! 👍

I've owned a Gc8 V4 sti type RA and an evo 3 gsr. Evo was definitely the quicker car point to point. Sti felt like it had been put together alot better than the evo though and the interior was a much nicer place to be. The sti type rA was much better setup to modify also with a closed deck block from factory, seam welded chassis, light weight glass and panels and a driver adjustable centre diff to really tune in the power delivery. You definitely need try an sti with the dccd Lee. 👍

This is brilliant! I can relate so much! Brilliantly done :)

Simon told me to leave the dump valves for the scooby guys, glad I listened but I sooo want one on my 7

I’ve had a 95’ evo 3 GSR and a classic 97’ Scooby STI. The Scooby was definitely more enjoyable and mechanically reliable to own than the evo but the evo was quicker, although they were both putting out roughly 310hp, Scooby maybe a little more but didn’t always feel like it. I’m not going to say I’d choose one over the other because they were both great cars in there own ways.

no chance its just under 400whp. prove me wrong. iv got a 7 with cams and 8mr turbo exhaust and other crap id be lucky to have 330-350

Sti vs evo would be fair comparison but you didn't own one. Maybe you can do a review on a sti one day to compare it

Good job i have a 9 MR with the nice piano black interior trims 👍🏼

Good video plan on keeping the evo for a long time? Are get something elese at somepoint ?

You need the timing adjusting for the injectors when it does that my friends have had 0 issues

Good review Lee 👍🏼🙏🏼

Won’t be injectors for idle poor map and it’s the maf sensor that will the issue and with the bov as it letting out unmetered air so it make it over fuel or cut out etc

“The trim” “What trim” “Well it’s gone” 😂😂😂

Lad in passenger just been told bad news or something

Good video, you were definitely brutally honest about it😂

i bet the twin plate clutch feels light after driving the 172!

need to get urself in an sti to compare, a wrx is a totally differnt car. loved my old v3 sti import. was silly fast. not tried a newage 6 speed but people said there bullet proof gearbox

If you're fouling plugs 4x/year then you've got a tune issue or excessive oil entering the combustion chamber etc...

Heel and toe pivot you supposed to do the other way around, use your toes and pivot your heel

Evos that VTA need to be on Speed Density... why didn't your tuner recommend Speed Density ??

Hi Lee, great vid, really enjoyable reviewing best car. Few points to add to yours. 1. My 8 doesn't have any cold idling issues, as when you fire it up it runs on faster cold idle, then drops back when warm. Never feels like stalling and has 1000cc injectors, 1.5 bar peak boost and at 380bhp / 350 torque. I am running OEM airbox with just Cosworth panel filter though. 2. I have key fob & over ride key, although have a weird thing where sometimes immobiliser doesn't seem to deactivate first time & have to re lock & un lock doors to get it to start. 3. You don't have to have MR for good interior, mine is an FQ330 and comes with Ralliart seats etc. Kept original 8 steering wheel as I like the brushed metal look & goes with dash & door switches. Your interior wrap looks cool though & you done a good job mate. 4. I need a new exhaust for next year........should I straight pipe or back box? Do you have to go to friendly MOT to pass without Cat? 5. I agree with all your likes & dislikes, poor turning circle, super fast steering.I would add to watch for rust, as they're not well protected, almost as bad as an 80's Ford lol.

Resorting to the handbrake is a very bad thing to do in an evo. By dragging the brake or locking the rear wheels you are putting massive stress on the awd drive train. Rally cars have a switch that somewhat disconnects drive when you pull on the handbrake Lee

Is right, Lee seen the mighty car mods evo #2sexy!! 😁

To me it sound like your tune was done in a day by some wanna be technician.

It's a nice looking car Lee I like it .I'm into the E30 BMW myself but I do like Yours

I actually love the Evo 8 out of the other generations. It's one car I'd enjoy daily driving and Uber with lol

You deserve to have 100k+ subs by end of this year man 👌you can do it lee 😉

First!! Great video mate 👍

I had mine for about 3 years, never got used to the indicators/wipers.. 🙄Used to get people thinking the car was on fire when it was raining from the water dripping down the bonnet vent

Had a evo 7 miss it - more fun than my bmw m3 F80

More of a impreza fan to evo's but do prefere mitsubish gallants/legnums to legacy and legacy outbacks.

Don’t know if they evo 8 and 9 have the same height when it comes to the pedals but in my evo 9 it’s super easy and comfortable to heel and toe

So come Lee.. we need a race. I'm only running 405 at the min.. let's get it on..

I just love these videos

Just bought an fn2 & i feel ya pal. Stiff as fuck clutch, stupid short gear ratios. Trim clips are wank lol. But i still love it. Great vid lad 👍

did you mean evo 9 turbo? you kept saying 8 turbo?

Simon Norton just remaped my x nice guy knows his stuff

I've seen people get those MaxSpeeding coilovers and the shocks can be depressed by hand😷 you may have got lucky but I would change them when you've got the spare change👌

Please put a black mitsubishi badge on the rear

Haven't seen the vid yet already liked it👍

Heal and toe is generally hard for people with big feet. Gotta use the cheat way

Hey Lee great video... Just wanted to ask you a quick question about the Evo, what rpm does full boost kick him and what rpm does it redline?

Love the vid, but where can i get the top you changed in to from jessie plz

Cool vid mate 👌🏼

Ive got the Sport version , do you find the seats uncomfortable ? Im looking to put Evo seats in but if these are as bad I wont bother paying out for em . Mine has red rather than blue inserts and does look better than the blue if Im honest

I really liked this review of the Evo because it is actually a legitimate view on the shortcomings of the Evo, and not a bunch of BS from some car reviewer who has absolutely no idea about anything on the Evo lol.

wont be long till it blows up!

Great review buddy

Or get a ssl evo 8 they have nice interior

Also cannot believe your leaving that plastic part off 😂😂 bond it on with an adhesive or something looks horrific mate!

Decent vid Lee

I had a evo 5 running 420bhp it was a real little monster, sound like his car is set up wrong, My clutch was not light but wasn’t heavy either,

13:30 Jesse loved that haha

7:16 good bit of info here. I believe my 1.8t Mk4 gti has a similar distaste for blow off valves

Can you repeat how many clips and bolts to hold on the front bumper i lost count.😂 Cool vid

Look for evo 8 or 9 ssl seats they’re black leather and look amazing

The heel and toe point is the same with my 197 Cup so hard

My car has the same issue when you take the batterie out, it forgets the throttle position. I thought mine was fucked.

Should do a dyno with Jesse soon