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NZ Performance Car : Hi, Jainit. Tell us what made you want to buy an Evolution and how long you’ve owned this one.
Jainit: Hey, NZPC. Owning an Evo X was a high-school dream for me, so onwards from there it became a goal to purchase one of my own. It was things like reading NZPerformance Car since I was 12, and 2 Fast 2 Furious, that really made me want an Evo. I was fortunate enough to be in a position to do that four years ago, and have owned this one since then.
Did you own Evos before this?
No, I have not owned any Evos before this one. My previous cars have been an ’07 BMW 530i, ’97 Audi A3 1.8T, and a ’01 Honda Integra.
What does the Evo X primarily get used for?
It’s primarily used as a weekend cruiser, but it’s set up and ready for all track events too.
Multi-purpose! What made you decide to go widebody?
Initially, when I bought the Evo X, I wanted to go for the most aggressive look I could. I went with the Chargespeed kit as, for me, it was the perfect balance between track and show styling.
How did the performance modifications start?
At the beginning, I just wanted to get the basic bolt-ons done, which were the exhaust and intake. But once I had a taste from the stage-one tune, I had to go back in for some more power with the help of Jacky from Jtune. He sourced and supplied the AMS STX400 package, which has made a big difference.
You also made carbon-fibre panels for the interior — where’d you learn to do it?
Yeah, I did. I was wanting more of an aggressive touch for the interior but sourcing them for right-hand drive was rather impossible. Since I had panel beating experience in the past, I thought, Why not give carbonfibre panelling a try? It took me approximately two weeks and made me understand why carbon fibre is very expensive to manufacture.
What’s next on the list for the car?
Next will be a 2.2-litre stroker.
Big things to come then! Cheers, Jainit.