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Great write-up Ike. You should go test drive a new STI now while the experience is fresh in your mind.
BTW...did the steering rack still feel as quick your VIII?
BTW...did the steering rack still feel as quick your VIII?
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Great write up Ike.
After test driving it, would you say that the "nimbleness" of the evoX is a result of a better weight distribution than the previous iterations of the evolution? If I am not mistaken, the X is closer to a 50/50 weight distribution while the previous ones were closer to a 60/40.
After test driving it, would you say that the "nimbleness" of the evoX is a result of a better weight distribution than the previous iterations of the evolution? If I am not mistaken, the X is closer to a 50/50 weight distribution while the previous ones were closer to a 60/40.
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The rack and ratio felt very close. The turning radius still sucks but the on the road feel is quick and the reaction to input is immediate.
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Great write up Ike.
After test driving it, would you say that the "nimbleness" of the evoX is a result of a better weight distribution than the previous iterations of the evolution? If I am not mistaken, the X is closer to a 50/50 weight distribution while the previous ones were closer to a 60/40.
After test driving it, would you say that the "nimbleness" of the evoX is a result of a better weight distribution than the previous iterations of the evolution? If I am not mistaken, the X is closer to a 50/50 weight distribution while the previous ones were closer to a 60/40.
On the way home I picked up the new R&T and the handling numbers are quite remarkable for the X. They were damn impressive on the previous car but the X is certainly on a slightly higher level. Compared to other road tests here's how it stacks up in the slalom... Pretty damn impressive!
Audi R8 71.1
Bugatti Veyron 68.0
Audi RS4 68.9
350Z 69.4
Ford GT 69.5
SLR McLaren 69.6
New STI 69.8
Saleen 69.9
Muchielago Roadster 70.5
CLK63 Black 70.6
Cayman S 70.6
911 Turbo 70.7
Carrera GT 71.1
Vette Z06 71.2
599 GTB 71.2
Lexus IS F 71.2
Gallardo Superleggera 71.3
new M3 71.4
Carrera 4S 71.5
S2000CR 71.7
Evo X 71.7
F430 71.9
Enzo 73.0
911 GT3 RS 73.2
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I would suspect that you may well be right. It seems as though the new engine in the Evo X is responding well to simple mods. It may not be able to handle 900hp, but you may get 100 more hp fairly easily.
Speaking of which, what mods do you have on your Evo? I recall you saying that you were around 300whp. How does that work the warranty?
Speaking of which, what mods do you have on your Evo? I recall you saying that you were around 300whp. How does that work the warranty?
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Did a search on the nearest 5 dealers and found one with a GSR asking over 40k. Odd that you can buy the car but can't do a configuraton on the website. If it's a live model it shouldn't give you the impression it's coming soon. If I didn't know much about it I'd think it would be coming at the end of this year by the text on Mitsu's site.
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You can spec out or configure an 08 Lancer Evo GSR or MR on the Canadian Mitsu website. http://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca
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I would suspect that you may well be right. It seems as though the new engine in the Evo X is responding well to simple mods. It may not be able to handle 900hp, but you may get 100 more hp fairly easily.
Speaking of which, what mods do you have on your Evo? I recall you saying that you were around 300whp. How does that work the warranty?
Speaking of which, what mods do you have on your Evo? I recall you saying that you were around 300whp. How does that work the warranty?
For power mods all I really have is a TBE, a custom tune by AMS, and a lightened flywheel and intake (if you want to consider those power mods).
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You can spec out or configure an 08 Lancer Evo GSR or MR on the Canadian Mitsu website. http://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca
Once they have been out for a while I'll have to take one for a spin.
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