Transforming a Track Day Car: Restoring a 2001 Mitsubishi Evo 7

TLDRIn this video, Matt from Oars shows the process of restoring a 2001 Mitsubishi Evo 7, which was previously used as a track day car. The car needs extensive service work and maintenance. The unique paint job, originally assumed to be a wrap, is actually a pink/purple paint. Matt takes viewers through the step-by-step restoration process, including stripping the car down to bare metal and repainting it. He also upgrades various components, such as the seats and spoiler.

Key insights

🚗The 2001 Mitsubishi Evo 7 was originally a track day car and needs significant service work and maintenance.

🖌️The unique paint job of the Evo 7, assumed to be a wrap, is actually a pink/purple paint.

🛠️Matt takes viewers through the step-by-step process of restoring the Evo 7, including stripping the car down to bare metal and repainting it.

Various components of the Evo 7, such as the seats and spoiler, are upgraded during the restoration process.

Q&A

What was the car used for before the restoration?

The car was used as a track day car before the restoration.

What is the color of the paint job?

The paint job is pink/purple, which was initially assumed to be a wrap.

What is the process of restoring the car?

The restoration process involves stripping the car down to bare metal, repainting it, and upgrading various components.

What upgrades are made to the car?

The seats and spoiler are upgraded during the restoration process.

What is the aim of the restoration project?

The aim is to transform the track day car into a fully restored Evo 7.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Matt introduces the project, which involves restoring a 2001 Mitsubishi Evo 7.

00:25The Evo 7 was originally a track day car and needs significant service work.

01:55The unique paint job of the Evo 7 is revealed to be pink/purple.

02:30Matt takes viewers through the step-by-step process of restoring the Evo 7, including stripping it down to bare metal.

09:34Various upgrades, such as new seats, are made during the restoration process.

12:15The Evo 7 spoiler is upgraded to an Evo 8 spoiler.

17:06Viewers get a glimpse of the progress made on the restoration project.

19:04More upgrades and refinements are made to the Evo 7.