While many can argue that even a '85 Ford Taurus with tangerine orange paint would be noticed, Rigo knows there is more to it than sizzling retinas. "I commute from Lake Elsinore to Costa Mesa and, thanks to the great guy I work for, have the privilege of using this EVO as a demo," Rigo says. "The looks that the car gets, the thumb's up that I get, people yelling out their windows, it's crazy with a capital 'C.' The car's cornering ability and all functions of the car are unique and feel like no other EVO. But when the throttle is down scrubbing the carpet, the car is gone. The back end squats, tires scream and I reach an instant @!#@! (Editor's note: male state of euphoria). Everyone should experience something like this!"
Tangerine Chaos is still not quite complete. Rigo says things are around 90 percent done at this point. Once that is accomplished, Rigo plans to race it on a road course where it can properly stretch its legs.
2003 Mitsubishi EVO VIII
Engine
Cosworth 2.2-liter stroker engine
Cosworth 272 camshafts
Autronic ECU
Forced Performance EVOGreen turbo
Invidia O2 housing
DC Sports exhaust manifold
RS*R Exhaust Magic 80mm downpipe
RS*R Exhaust Magic GT-II 80mm exhaust
SARD fuel rail
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
SARD fuel pressure regulator
Rochester 1,000cc/min fuel injectors
HKS Twin Power ignition
HKS turbo timer
Anthony Woodford Racing (AWR) aluminum radiator
Samco radiator hoses
Agency Power engine mounts
Agency Power crankshaft pulley
Carbign Craft timing belt cover
Carbign Craft spark plug cover
Nisei intercooler
Nisei hard piping kit
Nisei battery kit
Suspension
AST coilovers
Brakes
DBA front two-piece brake rotors
DBA rear rotors
Porterfield Racing brake pads
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
Driveline
Exedy twin-disc clutch
Exedy flywheel
Quaife center differential
Exterior
APR Formula GT mirrors
APR GTC-300 wing
APR Evil R widebody kit
APR front wind splitter
ARP rear body diffuser
APR front strut bar
Works lower Croxx Plate
Custom paintwork by Eagle's Auto
Body & Paint
Interior
Auto Meter three-gauge pillar pod
Auto Meter steering column gauge pod
Auto Meter EGT, oil temperature, oil pressure and boost gauges
Sun Auto Cyberspeed pedals
Ikeya Formula shifter
OEM seats with orange stitching and embroidery by Classic Soft Trim
Suede interior by Roberto's Auto Upholstery in Costa Mesa