Clean and simple with just the right amount of oomph, Samantha Plante’s 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR definitely deserves the recognition. In the power department, WORKS Performance Brain Flash ECU upgrade and some Cosworth Power cams help the turbocharged 4G63 engine throw down 330 all-wheel horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque. This build is a family affair, with Plante’s husband offering tuning advice and her father-in-law helping turn the wrenches. Pairing that with some MTX thump and an immaculate fit and finish inside and out, it’s no mystery why this Evo took the Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE Winner title at the Part Source Charity Bike & Car Show with 78 percent of the popular vote! Female owned. Female built. Well deserved. Time to play some catch-up, boys!

Owner: Samantha Plante
Location: Verner, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle: 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR
Horsepower: 330 awhp
Club: Petrol Descendants
Social: Facebook

Photography by Randi Bentia and Samantha Plante.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Cosworth Camshafts
WORKS Valve Spings and TI retainers
FIC 1100cc High-Z injectors
Deatschwerks 300+ LPH fuel pump
4 Bar Map Sensor
AMS Performance Small Battery Kit
Injen Intercooler Pipes
Injen Short Ram Intake 
Megan Racing 02 Manifold
Mishimoto 2 Ply Radiator 
Mishimoto Radiator Hoses 
Mishimoto Intercooler
Carbign Craft Carbon Fiber Spark Plug Cover
Carbign Craft Carbon Fiber Cam Pulley Cover
Carbign Craft Radiator Cooling Shroud
Anodized Blue Titanium Dress up bolts

EXHAUST
Megan Racing Header
Megan Racing Test Pipe
WORKS Mid Pipe
WORKS Down Pipe
Works Axle Back Exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
WORKS Brainflash ECO Upgrade
Grimmspeed 3 port electronic boost controller
Innovate A/F Ratio Gauge
Innovate Boost Gauge
HKS Turbo Timer

DRIVELINE
OEM

WHEELS & TIRES
Enkei Black Raijin wheels - 18"
Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position - 245/40R18

BRAKES
BREMBO Brake Calipers
EBC Red Stuff Breaks
BRAKENETIC slotted and drilled rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Tein Street Flex coilovers
GT Spec Front Strut Bar
GT Spec Rear Strut Bar
Hotchkis Rear Sway Bar
Energy Suspension Front Bushings
Megan Racing rear lower control arms
Megan Racing rear toe arms

EXTERIOR
Paint with Pearl Pearl White Paint
Perrin Shorty Antena
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Extensions
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber Pillar Trims
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber Exhaust Heat Shield 
Tyrant Carbon Fiber J Panels
Hela superstones 
Tinted Windows
Custom Blue Led Lighting in Front Bumper Grill 
JMD Fenders by Extreme Dimensions
Rally Armor Mud Flaps 
Evo 8 Spoiler
HID 10000K Low Beams
HID 8000K High Beams
HID 3000K Fog lights

INTERIOR
Paint with Pearl Pearl White Paint 
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber Dual Gauge Pod
Rexspeed Carbon Fiber Arm Rest
JDM dash kit 
Custom Blue LED Lighting 
Custom Painted MOMO steering wheel 
RECARO racing seats
LED lighting

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
Kenwood head-unit
MTX Audio amplifier
Kicker CompR 800RMS 12-inch subwoofer
Custom fiberglass subwoofer box

Competition Events / Classes/ Results
2012 OK Tire Charity Car and Bike Show - 2nd Place Best Mitsubishi
2013 OK Tire Charity Car and Bike Show - Best Mitsubishi
2013 OK Tire Charity Car and Bike Show - Best Female
2013 Summer in the Park - Best Female
2013 Summer in the Park - Best Mitsubishi
2014 Parts Source Charity Car and Bike Show - Best Mitsubishi
2014 Parts Source Charity Car and Bike Show - Best Female
2014 Summer in the Park - Best Mitsubishi
2014 Summer in the Park - Best Female
2014 Parts Source Charity Car and Bike Show - Tuner Battlegrounds #TBGLIVE Winner
2015 Summer in the Park - Best Female; Best Mitsubishi
2015 Torque Modified - Best Female; Best Import Other

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"My favorite modification would be the paint, alongside the carbon - I just love that combo," states Plante.

SPONSORS
Mishimoto
WORKS performance

SHOPS / MECHANICS
Pascal McMurray with assistance from Jacques McMurray and Samantha Plante.