Lancer EVO

Post by **jEzTeR** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

I stoped by the DSM dealer(In Radcliff) today because I thought I spotted an mid 90's VR4 Galant.It wasnt a VR4

So I asked about the EVO and the dealer said that they have 3 comming in in about 2 to 3 weeks.He took my name and # and promised to call me when they hit the lot.So Ill get some pics and let you all know how much fun they are to test drive!:D

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Yeah, ooooooh, love the evo, 2.0 liter 4G63 271 hp with a twin scroll turbocharger. AWD, i saw one at the auto show and loved it.

Post by **theTony** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Those are gonna be shweet! I can't wait to see one and I'd love to drive one.

Post by **UncleBen** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

i bet you'd love to race one too, tony. lol. i think he *might* pull on you tho, heh heh

Post by **theTony** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

95silviase wrote:i bet you'd love to race one too, tony. lol. i think he *might* pull on you tho, heh heh

prolly.. lol awd, lighter weight, turbo... ummmm yeah!

:owned

Post by **jEzTeR** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII4G63 2.0l 16v twin-scroll turbocharger(TDO5HR-16G6) boost pressure @3500 rmp = 19:00 psiboost pressure @6500 rpm = 16:24 psiintercooler with 2 nozzle auto-intermittent water spray 271 hp @ 6500rpm, 270 lb-ft torque @3500rmp BrakesBrembo 12.68"rotors 4-piston calipers front 11.81"rotors 2-piston calipers rear17"x8" ENKEI rims with 235/45 ZR17 93W Yokohama ADVAN Front suspensionaluminum lower control arms24mm anti-sway bartubular strut tower brace Rear suspensionaluminum multi-link wishbone configuration w/ aluminum trailing-links and lateral-links and aluminum cross-member22mm anti-sway barMomo steering wheelRecaro racing bucket seats And lots of weight reductions total weight (without/with sunroof) 3263/3298

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Hmmm, this thread looks familiar.

I work at a Mitsu dealer (more or less). I get a Mitsu discount...hehe...

Post by **BB Turbo** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Lucky you Repo, id want to test drive that all day, maybe take it off road and pretend im in the WRC. oh yeah 0-60 in like 5.7 or 5.8 or less, around there though. The Evo is also the most powerful 4 banger to come off the production line. In the world.

Post by **rey_boricua** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

A friend of mine is the sales manager at the dealership his name is Matt Damos. He told me they have two coming in about a week or so. I saw that mid galant you were talking about. Was it blue? If it was it was a VR-4 but it belonged to somebody. I was thinking about myself

Post by **jEzTeR** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Are you sure it was a VR4?I saw it one day then went back like 2 days later.The car I looked at when I went back was not a Vr4 but It was in a dif spot so who knows? LOL Yeah those AWD turbo VR4's are cool.Good Sleeper due to the fact that most people dont even know they ever made any...trouble is that most get ragged out bad!:) The EVO will rock! I herd that the dealers are going to be marking them up though :bsface Like the 350z'sIf you want one of the first 6000 of them youll have to pay an extra 5k.

Post by **Repo Man** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

jEzTeR wrote:Like the 350z'sIf you want one of the first 6000 of them youll have to pay an extra 5k.

They're selling for sticker in Indy! Come on up fellas! I've got an extra bed!

Post by **4cefed** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

BB Turbo H C S15 wrote:The Evo is also the most powerful 4 banger to come off the production line. In the world.

I think you're right. I looked up a few cars and I was going to try and get you on this one, but the only two that I found that came close were the Ford RS200 and the Lancia Delta S4 They were both about 250hp stock and 450 in rally trim. All they did was to lower comepression and just about double the boost. I can't wait to drive and EVO either.

Post by **Mayhem_J30** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

it's a shame that mitsu brings the evo to the states for 2003, but at the same time withdrawals from WRC this coming year. They didn't do well at all last year either. Wonder if I can get one of those Puegots imported???

Post by **theTony** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Mayhem_J30 wrote:it's a shame that mitsu brings the evo to the states for 2003, but at the same time withdrawals from WRC this coming year. They didn't do well at all last year either. Wonder if I can get one of those Puegots imported???

You talkin about those 206's? I think that's what they are. Hatches with wings? Those are the shizz.

Post by **Mayhem_J30** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

TonyVQ wrote:You talkin about those 206's? I think that's what they are. Hatches with wings? Those are the shizz.

yup those are it. One of em won the last WRC season. I think Ford and Subura placed afterwards.

Post by **Cold_Zero** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Mayhem_J30 wrote:it's a shame that mitsu brings the evo to the states for 2003, but at the same time withdrawals from WRC this coming year. They didn't do well at all last year either. Wonder if I can get one of those Puegots imported???

They are taking the year off to do a development program. They also swept the Dakar Rally as well. The automaker to watch in the WRC will be Citroën this year. They have a strong team. I prefer Subaru though.

There is a lot of talk about the new Evo 8 that will hit dealerships soon, but just wait until April. The new STi will be in dealerships and I guarantee these cars will be hot. They say the car will be cheaper than the Evo and it will actually sport a 2.5 turbo boxer engine with a six speed. Evo will make 271hp and 273 lb/ft of torque. The STi will make 300hp and 300 lb/ft of torque, even without a front mount intercooler! http://www.impreza.subaru.com/...i.jsp

Yeah, it’s always good to pimp one of your big brothers. :ylsuper

Post by **sultan** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

at least the sti will have a limited slip front diff. evo VIII's got an open diff on the front for american market. i'd rather get the active yaw control system japan gets, with helical front, electronic center and hydraulic rear diff. apparently they wanted to keep cost down and fit a larger fuel tank for america. any chance of putting the evo VII titanium turbo (which is also twin scroll) in place of the VIII's cast unit?

Post by **matt0941** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

I am debating between getting (possibly) the sti or the evo. I like both of them but the one thing that really gets me is that they are four door. Does this have something to do with them being rally cars or what. I just hate driving people and having 4-doors, couldn't they save weight by making 2-dr models. I just can't stand em. Any suggestions/comments?

Post by **jEzTeR** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

4-doors rock!LOL I got the Spec V over the RSX mainly because its a Nissan but also due to the 2 extra doors.Makes it easy to get stuff in and out of.I like the looks of both the EVO and STI.I never thought about a 2 door model.HRMM that might be cool.

Post by **Cold_Zero** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

I think making them both 4 door sedans also helps with insurance.

Post by **hannibal** » Mon Feb 03, 2003 12:57 pm

Hey Matt,I agree. I was hoping when the Suby came out, they would have a 2 dr. IMO it just looks sportier. But the 4 dr look has grown on me. 4 dr's make better sleepers, too...

Im glad we finally got the Evo over here. I'm ready for a price war between the WRX and Evo. Maybe then I could afford one. Maybe not...

Jay

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