Richard EVO

They have to be locked individually from the inside (or you can lock the front doors from the outside with the key.

Cars have had electric window lifts and door looks for so long that my 7-year-old son had NEVER SEEN a car with wind up windows before. He said "Daddy, what's the lever for?" LOL

hi_nrg_fizzix

I have a red 04 rs, its real low key no wing. I think it gets back to the real spirit of a RS (rally sport), like the old '74 Porsche RS, no unnecessary gizmos and electronic distractions. I use this car as my daily commuter, no regrets here. Yes, you can hear gravel etc. due to the lack of sound insulation, but you will get used to it. And you can get these cars at or below invoice. What a bargin, more money for mods. I have no plans to install a radio, just love the sound of the engine, and my Greddy ti exhaust too much!

tke_413

iTrader: (27)

I have an '04 RS and right now I'm finishing up the "luxury" conversions. The EVO VII wing went on first. On the interior I have new A-pillars with tweeters, JL speakers throughout with DYNOMAT, Pioneer flip-up DVD player, "metal" colored radio dash piece, center consol with lid, visors with vanity mirrors, power window/lock conversion, and floor mats. The extra $6 grand I saved by not getting the regular EVO is going straight into the engine bay.

tomcox58

Thanks in advance for the help. I am installing a Pioneer radio and can not locate the prewired wires for the rear speakers. Also is there power to the radio harness or do I needed to add a fuse?

tke_413

iTrader: (27)

The car is already pre-wired for just about EVERYTHING with fuses for EVERYTHING already installed. The only wires it doesn't have are the wiring harnesses for the power windows/locks.

tomcox58

Will I find the speaker wires under the rear deck or in the trunk?

Thanks

I love the car.

moab3man

I am looking into getting an evo, and the more money i save the better. After reading this thread i am seriously thinking about looking into a RS. It seems like you can just add the acessories afterwards. Give me a good reason why i should go for the RS and not a GSR.

hi_nrg_fizzix

$$$$ - Well, if you want luxury features like power windows and the huge cop magnet wing get the GSR, but there are plenty of wrecked ones out there to scavange parts from if you want these things on your RS. The stock radio sucks, you'll want to replace that anyways. The RS is less forgiving for unskilled drivers (no abs) and louder without the sound insulation and the trunk is unfinished. All the '05s have ACD and LSD now so I think it really boils down to economics. Only the '04 RS had the LSD so it was a no brainer for me. The RS is not all that popular with the masses so you can easily get it at invoice leaving more $$$ for go fast mods. Just depends on what you are looking for in a car.

DaWorstPlaya

iTrader: (31)

I was seriously considering an 05 RS but the fact that it didn't have:
1. ABS (very important to me)
2. Power Window/Mirrors
3. Power Door locks

Steered me clear away .... it seems like the perfect EVO for me is a mismash of parts between the 3. Pretty much a GSR with Alumium roof, BBS wheels and possibly bilstein shocks is what I really want or an MR minus the 6 speed ...

donour

iTrader: (6)

As hi_nrg_fizzix said, only the RS has a front limited slip for '04. That brought the trim right to the top of my car buying considerations. For '05, weight saving is probably the biggest draw. Well, that and price.

And I agree that you (and everybody else) should be careful when purchasing a car without antilock brakes. Even if you're a good driver you need to train yourself not to stomp during an emergency situation. The GSR and MR abs system is very good and can usually do better than a human during a straightline emergency stop.

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turtlelancer

iTrader: (3)

For people paying invoice... like 25+ or wutevers is that out the door just curious

hi_nrg_fizzix

OTD price will vary depending on your state's taxes and license fees. Check edmunds.com for invoice pricing on the '05 which is a bit more than the '04(a bit over $25k). Paying significantly over invoice is just padding the dealers wallet and foolish. Shop around with the internet quotes, take the best one and go to the next lowest and see if they will deal, what fun!

markdaddio

iTrader: (1)

Apparantly the lack of the 5000 rpm launch rev limiter in the 05 RS is another thing to consider, although not publicized.

EVO8LTW

iTrader: (41)

As a prior owner of an 03 GSR and now an 04 RS I completely disagree. When the cars are stock, the GSR is a little quieter but not by much. Most noticeable difference is the increase in tranny noise inside the cabin. HOWEVER, once you add an aftermarket exhaust the difference is huge. I transferred my exhaust off my 03 to my RS and it's unlivable, so I'm going with a quieter setup. BIG difference.

tomcox58

I found the speaker wires under the rear caovers taped down.