MitsuTimes Podcast

If you have been into the Mitsubishi community for more than a day you know who Miguel DSM is. He shares his inspirational story that brought him and Mitsubishis together so many years ago. We start off by talking about his 2g DSM that many people know him for. He tells us about the insane 4G63 swap that punched a hole right through the norms in the DSM world. Miguel talks about what the 2g was li...

If you were at the 30th annual Shootout you probably noticed the rear wheel drive 2g that made a handful of 6 second passes. Albert talks about the setup on his 6 second Eclipse and what it was that inspired him to build this car from the ground up himself. He talks about what it takes to make a car this serious, go fast and stay together. He talks about the original goals for the car and how he i...

Brandon is like a brother to me, every time I talk to him I feel like I have known him my whole life. Brandon talks about what got him into DSMs in the first place and the crazy story of buying his car and shipping it back to the US with him. He tells us about the original plans for his car and the condition of the car when he bought it. He goes through all the different setups he has had in it ov...

Kevin is one of a kind, he’s been around these cars for a long time, he knows his shit and he's humble. He would gladly take a part off of his car if he got knocked out to ensure you go another round in yours. Kevin starts out by telling us about the setup on his 1g panda. He shares his story about how he got into 1gs in the first place. Kevin describes what this car was like when he first got it....

In this episode, we sit down with Sutton Abernathy, the mastermind behind a masterpiece of a Dodge Stealth, to explore the journey of his build. Sutton opens up about the current setup of his Dodge Stealth. Delving into the 3/S platform, Abernathy shares the allure that led him to choose this particular platform and sheds light on his initial encounter with the car. Reflecting on the early days of...

Shaun is paving a whole new path in the DSM world and people are paying attention. Shaun is one of those people, you can just tell after meeting him, he is successful at anything he puts his mind to. Putting a “Mitsubishi big block” in the engine bay of a car where a 1.8L once lived is a feat of engineering. Then to make it all work, make it run 9s and prove it’s reliability is a miracle. Shaun wa...

Chance debuted his car straight into the 8s, I think that says a lot about the man behind the wheel of this beautiful machine. He is usually the man helping people at the Shooting with his welding skills, not this year. This year Chance came to compete and not only was he competitive he lined up next to some of the biggest names in our community. Chance starts off by filling us in on this car’s se...

Jeremy’s Killer Bee Evo is one of the best engineered, best looking and quickest out there, most of us are familiar with it. Now we get a chance to hear from the man behind the machine. Jeremy is an all around badass, a decorated combat veteran of the special operation community, an experienced welder, a multi-year winner of the Shootout’s coveted Stock Appearing class and a wealth of knowledge wh...

This is the most fun episode yet, be ready to laugh from beginning to end. I sat down with the ClubDiamondStar guys trackside from the Shootout to talk about the ins and outs of the club. The long history of the club and why it got started. We talk to some of the current members and talk about their cars. We discuss what makes this group so special, you will be able to figure that out for yourself...

Aaron walks us through the setup on his car. He takes us back to his backstory and how he came to be a DSM guy. He talks us through the car when he picked it up. Aaron walks us through the setups he has had on the car over the years. He talks us through what the future looks like for this car and what he would have done differently for his build. He talks about his goals for 2024 as well as his lo...

Frank and Oscar join me at the Shootout to talk about their group of passonite Mitsubishi fans and racers based out of Southern California. We talk about the cars and culture in the NLAND DSM crew. We also talk about their cars and how they got into DSMs in the first place. Frank and Oscar go back in time to talk about how NLAND got started and how it grew from a couple of guys to a regional group...

In a first for the podcast we talk to a group, the Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo Club. Isaque, Hiram, Lee and Jonathan are the men behind the scene sparking, enabling and empowering a group of car owners all over the world. Their expertise on adding forced induction to base model Lancers is fueled by their passion to stray from the beaten path. Owners who would normally just get told to "go buy an Evo"...

Craig's Evo has always been one of my favorites, not because it was crazy fast or anything but because everything Craig was doing to the car was something anyone could do. He sent in an update, what felt like every week, he was constantly grinding and chipping away at his 9 second goal. In this episode I have the honor to sit down and talk to him about this grind and the man behind the keyboard he...

The Ralliart is slowly becoming one of my favorites, it has become one of the most competitive after having the same top car for a long time. Many fast builds are coming out of the woodwork from all over the world. One of them is Jordan Whitman, he currently sits in the 5th spot surrounded mostly by shop backed cars. He talks to us about why the Rallart was not his first choice, however he has bec...

Bailey's unique Evo is seriously one of the coolest, most well engineered and quickest Evos out there going around corners. Bailey's story is just as unique as his car. He starts off by going into his background of racing which led to him acquiring his beautiful blue Evo. He talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the Evo when it comes to time attack racing. Bailey goes on about the history of...

Glenn has taken the 420a and over engineered it to a point where he can manipulate it, do work and do what he wants, when he wants and how he wants. I had the pleasure to go out to Exigent Solutions to see this amazing car in person and ask Glenn about his 420a car. Glenn tells us the incredible story of how he came to own this car so many years ago and how he has stuck with it ever since. He talk...

This is a special episode of the MitsuTimes Podcast where we go behind the scenes with Aaron Anderson the creator of CSMtv. There are so few YouTube channels producing content for our platforms and CSMtv stands as a beacon of light from all of the others. Not only can you see helpful tips about your CSM, DSM and GVR4 but you can also see them in action. Aaron talks about how he got started making...

Mike has one of the most recognizable 2gs in our community, not only is it aesthetically perfect, while still being a functional race car, it also rips 8 second passes. He starts off by telling us about the setup on his 2g that has worked so well over the years. Mike walks us through what it was that originally drew him to the 2g platform. He recalls what the car was like when he first picked it u...

Chris needs no introduction, he has a fleet of the most famous Starquests in the world, second only to Jackie Chan perhaps. Chris is the real deal, from Street Outlaws, to No Prep Kings and everything in between. Chris started out pushing the 4G54 (or G54B) and has made his way now to V8s with over 400 cubic inches of displacement. Chris talks about the setup on his all new and improved Rankin’s R...

Clubspec is a critical company filling a very important niche market in our community. Without them we would not be able to dress up the 4B11/4B12 powered cars in our community. Everything from 9th generation Lancers to the CY4A Ralliarts to Evo Xs and even Outlander Sports/ASX, Clubspec has parts to personalize your ride. Gilberto is the man behind the scenes at Clubspec, a small side hustle that...

What could possibly be cooler than a nearly full carbon fiber race-prepped 2g? That’s exactly what Paul’s machine is. Paul has been circuit racing his 2g for quite a while, his car is a true embodiment of function over form. Paul starts off telling us about his new setup on the car. He talks about why he chose to go with the 2g DSM platform. Paul talks about how he got started in circuit racing an...

There are thousands of people out there who want to get more power out of their non factory turbocharged Lancers. Well Isaque has done just that and in a big way, he has taken his factory 16 second Lancer and pumped out a 13 second pass with it. He sits atop the Lancer list with that pass and he is still improving and modifying the car so expect to see that number go even lower. Isaque starts off...

Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the most prestigious race in the entire country. This year is the 101st anniversary of a race, not just against other cars but against a 14,115ft mountain with 156 turns over 12.42 miles. Derek and his team are adding to Mitsubishi’s over 200 car deep fight against the mountain in their purpose built Evo X. We start by talking about Derek’s history of racing the Pikes Peak...

Chris is a lighthouse in the community, an English speaking man in Thailand, the home of some of the most insane Mitsubishi builds on the planet is a huge asset to our community, at least for those of us that don’t speak Thai. Chris isn’t just a part of the Mitsubishi community he is a crucial teammate to those going fast in their Mitsubishi powered car. Chris starts off by telling us how and why...

Mickel is a legend in our community and is without a doubt a pioneer especially when it comes to making some serious times. Mickel talks about the setup on his 6 second Eclipse and what it was that inspired him to build the car. He talks about what it takes to make a car this serious, go fast and stay together. Mickel broke barriers with this car and really helped put the 4G63 on the map. He talks...