We have completed test fitment on the new 2008+ Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 10 Carbon Fiber Fenders by Racing Elegance.  We have photographed the installation process to share with our readers and customers so they can see what is involved in installing this product on an EVO X.

Product: 08+ Mitsubishi Evolution-X Carbon Fiber Fenders by Racing Elegance

Price: MSRP $879 Our Price $789

Tools Needed: 10mm socket, 1/4" drive ratchet, phillips screwdriver, right angle pick, cordless drill, drill bit set, hacksaw blade.

Installation Difficulty: Professional installation suggested.

Labor Time: 6-8 hours depending on experience.

Installation Process:

To install these fenders you will have to remove all the bolts and clips that fasten the front bumper, radiator cooling plate, head lights, side skirts, and front fenders on the vehicle. There are numerous clips and 10mm bolts that will need to be removed.  Please look at the photos at the bottom of this article to see the locations that these bolts and clips reside in.

When the car has been stripped and these parts are all off the vehicle it is time to start prepping the new fenders for install.  You will need to drill all the mounting holes in the fender.  It is important to drill the holes oversized to allow for adjustment when on the vehicle to get proper panel alignment and consistant gaps.

You will need to swap the side marker lights, fender vent trim, and mounting clips from the OEM fender to the new fenders.  The lower mounting clips that the side skirt and front bumper clip to on the fender will need to be slightly modified.  The stock clips use a square mounting hole with a pressed in plastic clip.  We drilled holes in the fender and then used stainless steel bolts purchased from a local hardware store to mount these clips to the new fender.  The openings for the side market lights and the vent inserts may need some sanding or filing from the back side to achieve proper fitment.  We spent about 15 minutes per side to swap all the OEM components over.

We suggest applying two layers of masking tape to the front edge of the door and the back edge of the fender to protect the finish in case these parts rub or touch during the install. Now that the fenders are ready to be installed we mounted them up on the car and got ready for mounting the panels. You will want to start with the top door jam bolt accessible from inside the passenger cabin when fastening the fenders on the car.  This bolt will give you the alignment at the body line on the door and fender.  Once this is lined up tighten this bolt down snug and start to align the remaining holes.  We installed the top bolt near the windshield next followed by the lower door jam bolt from the wheel well side.  Once you have those bolts installed it is time to mount the bolts in the fender rail under the hood.  Check your gaps at the hood by closing the hood gently before snugging these bolts down.  The remaining bolts can then be installed and the bumper reinstalled on the car.  It is very important to align the gap at the door first and by following in this sequence you should yield the best results.  We were able to achieve good gaps around all the panels and are very satisfied with the final installation.  It took us about 6 hours to complete the install but we were taking our time and being careful with the installation so we could document the process and also have a quality finished install.  We estimate it would take 3-4 hours if we were to do this again.  The amount of stock hardware to remove and reinstall adds to the time involved in this project.

Photos:

Check out the photos below to see the car taken apart and the location of the mounting points and hardware.

Finished: