HOTstuff C+ #109 | Page 62

Impressive White EVO X When the engine is shut off, it is kept idling for about a minute to allow the turbo to properly cool down, as well as for the engine oil to circulate properly. Being a daily driver, Nicholas also made sure that his Evo is able to still provide the basics for the drive to work. Hence, the air-conditioning unit is left untouched (important in balmy Singapore), and he still gets to enjoy sounds from the Pioneer sound system with the four-speaker set-up. How often is it we see cars on the road that have been all dressed up, but with little performance under the hood to speak of? Nicholas’s car on the other hand bucks the trend, being truly able to show many rides a clean set of tyre lines on the race track, but without too many compromises when it comes to daily usability. H [ visit www.autocultureasia.com for more info ] HOTfacts Vehicle Max Output Owner Country : Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X : 500bhp : Nicholas Tham : Singapore ENGINE 4B11T Engine Block / AEM Air Intake System / Owen Development 25g Turbo Charger / HKS Intercooler / DW 1000cc Fuel Injectors / Blitz Camshafts / HKS SSQV Blow-off Valve / Tial Waste Gate / Cosworth Fuel Rails / Sard Fuel Regulators / Trust Oil Cooler / Cusco Oil Catch Tank / Warlboro Fuel Pump / Customised Manifold / Customised Side Plant / NGK Spark Plugs EXTERIOR Varis Bonnet, Boot, Side