# Shawna's Evo VIII

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shawnas-evo-viii/217587>\
**Category:** Vendor Marketplace\
**Created:** [October 18, 2011, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shawnas-evo-viii/217587 "2011-10-18T09:23:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![4g63girl](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4g63girl/32/7483_2.png) [@4g63girl](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4g63girl)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shawnas-evo-viii/217587/1 "2011-10-18T09:23:19Z")

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This time of year makes me miss my old Evo VIII, and maybe with a little encouragement, it might help Brandon along his path for his 9 second quest!

It can be done, Brandon…

I drove this crap out of this car and had the opportunity to own one of the hottest Evo’s I’ve ever known. I truly miss this car.

Here’s my 9 second, daily driven, 150,000 mile Evo VIII:

[YOU TUBE: 9-second pass!](http://youtu.be/Lhq2ZtiudEA)

[YOU TUBE: 10-second pass](http://youtu.be/dTW-bnUhidE)

[STREETFIRE: Dyno Runs](http://www.streetfire.net/video/shawnas-stm-tuned-2004-evo-on-the-dyno_2061226.htm)

[YOU TUBE: Dyno Runs](http://youtu.be/afAV5_XWmG4)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/night_antilag.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/night_antilag.jpg)  
[High-Res](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/DSC_0046.JPG)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_13.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_13.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_14.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_14.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_15.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_15.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_4.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_4.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_18.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_18.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/engine_8_27_10.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/engine_8_27_10.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/11_6_skunk7.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/11_6_skunk7.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/shawna_8_11_10_purple_evo5.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/shawna_8_11_10_purple_evo5.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down17.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down17.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down30.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down30.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down31.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down31.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/engine2_8_27_10.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/engine2_8_27_10.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down18.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down18.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down26.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down26.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down27.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down27.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down28.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down28.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63girl_black_evo_interior.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63girl_black_evo_interior.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63girl_black_evo_interior2.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63girl_black_evo_interior2.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down40.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down40.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down44.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/sep_tear_down44.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/hoosier_radial5.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/hoosier_radial5.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/hoosier_radial7.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/hoosier_radial7.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_12.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/9_25_10_12.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/track1.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/track1.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/fall_city.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/fall_city.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/new_foglights.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/new_foglights.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63girl_black_evo_9_second.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63girl_black_evo_9_second.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/shawna_e98_skunk.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/shawna_e98_skunk.jpg)

![http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63_fireballs.jpg](http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/z/4g63girl/4g63_fireballs.jpg)

2004 Tarmac Black Evolution VIII

**Engine:**  
Buschur 2.0 LR Motor  
STM 650 Cams  
Supertech Springs & Retainers  
HKS Purple Timing Belt  
HKS Purple Cam Gears  
Skunk2 Intake Manifold  
Skunk2 Throttle Body  
STM Tubular Exhaust Manifold  
GT35R  
TiAL Wastegate  
STM O2 Housing  
STM Downpipe  
STM Exhaust / Titanium Tip Muffler  
Buschur FMIC Race Core  
STM Intercooler Pipes  
STM 4" Intake  
Tial BOV (Purple)  
Hallman Pro (Purple)  
Small Battery  
Spark Tech Coil on Plug  
STM Oil Catchcan  
Avid Motor Mounts (Purple Anodize)  
AEM EMS Version 2  
FIC Injectors 2150cc  
E85  
Buschur Double Pumper  
HKS Purple Fuel Rail  
STM Fuel Lines  
Fuelab Purple Mini Regulator  
TCC Purple Powdercoated Valve Cover  
STM Purple Radiator Brackets  
CBRD Radiator  
STM Coolant Lines  
Carbign Craft Radiator Shroud

**Suspension:**  
D2 Purple Coilovers  
Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar  
TCC Powdercoated Black Brembos  
DC Sports Titanium Strut Bar  
Baer EradiSpeed 2-Piece Rotors  
Purple NRG Aluminum Lug Nuts  
Factory BBS Wheels  
Hoosier Drag Radials 245-45-17

**Drivetrain:**  
TRE Transmission  
TRE Rear End  
STM Master to Slave Clutch Line  
Exedy Triple Cerametallic  
STM Clutch Fork Stop  
D-Evo Lightweight Driveshaft

**Exterior:**  
Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood  
Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk  
Seibon CF Lip  
Black Headlights  
STM Smoked Markers  
Nokya Yellow Fogs  
Sparco Hood Pins

**Interior:**  
Evo IX Steering Wheel  
Evo IX Carbon Fiber Interior Trim Panels  
Full Leather  
Air Conditioning  
Subwoofer  
Navigation  
Sunroof

I was offered a spot in D-Sport… but it was too late. Already on to the X. This car had a ton of miles on it, over 150,000, and as much as I wanted to keep it forever, even I had to realize I put too many miles on cars to keep going with this one. I kept a lot of the custom parts, and will someday do it again with a MUCH lower mileage IX. Until then, I still like to look at her pictures from time to time.

Hope you enjoy the pics as much as I do.

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**Author:** ![DougFresh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eada6e/32.png) [@DougFresh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DougFresh)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shawnas-evo-viii/217587/2 "2011-10-21T18:28:25Z")

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Looks good! With that high of mileage and significant modifications, how reliable was it as a daily?

edit: Didn’t even notice but your X is my phone background!

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**Author:** ![4g63girl](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4g63girl/32/7483_2.png) [@4g63girl](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4g63girl)\
**Post date:** [October 25, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shawnas-evo-viii/217587/3 "2011-10-25T00:43:24Z")

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Haha! Thanks! My only complaint was the E85 in the cold season. And it was too fast.

Quite sure the latter can not be filed as a complaint though. 🙂

The car was a monster. I loved everything about it!
