Test drove EVOIX coming from 8
Feb 6, 2006, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 3000ways
Maybe the IX you saw dynoed only 5 to 10WHP higher, but others have hit numbers much higher, like 15-20WHP. Not all IXs are the same, but there are some that are making a noticeable difference in power.
Feb 7, 2006, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Az3ar
I come from a 350 WHP EVO so I thought I would be a bit disappointed but honestly the 9 felt very very fast and pulled to the redline very rapidly.
The turbo spooled quick not as quick as my 8 (I have mods) but EVO9 was crisp and the throttle response was great.
The turbo spooled quick not as quick as my 8 (I have mods) but EVO9 was crisp and the throttle response was great.
Feb 8, 2006, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CICreations
Thank you for your review and for helping me remember why I NEVER buy a new car with more than 3 or 4 miles on the odometer.
so you never test drove the EVO before you bought it? and if you did you did not boost it at all right?
In fact I wormed her up for 15 minutes and did not push it until I had her ready. the sales guy asked me why I am not pushing it?
Like my father used to say" son, no matter how hard you try or say you will always find the little weasels around"
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Feb 8, 2006, 02:24 PM
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Former modded 03 owner... I've testdrove 3 new Evo IX's. I agree it pulls a lot harder stock, it also responds very well to light mods according to forums.
Interior - new seats; that's it. That slapped on that CF dash strip, but most of us bought that aftermarket anyways.
Engine: Mivec changes - that's why it feels peppier. Plus there's a bigger 'hotside' I think.
It still likes to die in the upper rpm's because of the boost dwindling. Of course, any tune will solve that issue just like before I'm sure.
Drove 2 MR's (of the 3 IX's I've driven). Still can't figure out why people pony up the extra $$ for them. The brakes didn't seem grippy enough, maybe because they weren't broken in yet as the car only had like 12 miles on it. The 6sp gearbox is close, but the stock shiftknob is almost too big.
Hope this helps.
Interior - new seats; that's it. That slapped on that CF dash strip, but most of us bought that aftermarket anyways.
Engine: Mivec changes - that's why it feels peppier. Plus there's a bigger 'hotside' I think.
It still likes to die in the upper rpm's because of the boost dwindling. Of course, any tune will solve that issue just like before I'm sure.
Drove 2 MR's (of the 3 IX's I've driven). Still can't figure out why people pony up the extra $$ for them. The brakes didn't seem grippy enough, maybe because they weren't broken in yet as the car only had like 12 miles on it. The 6sp gearbox is close, but the stock shiftknob is almost too big.
Hope this helps.
Feb 8, 2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CICreations
Thank you for your review and for helping me remember why I NEVER buy a new car with more than 3 or 4 miles on the odometer.
Feb 8, 2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Az3ar
dunno, maybe 5~ 10 WHP as peak but I am sure it has serious power under the curve. Plus the sales guy (which was very nice) told me that the water lines inside the block are different than the 8. they are redesigned and that makes her more **** to detonation.. Can some one confirm on this?
http://media.mitsubishicars.com/deta...60523&mime=ASC
Several mechanical revisions help the Lancer Evolution attain its level of performance and improve durability. The use of MIVEC system on the engine necessitated a revised cylinder head casting. The casting's cooling passages have been revised for improved durability and the tempering process was also improved. The cylinder head uses longer-reach sparkplugs that help control combustion chamber temperatures. A five-layer metal head gasket design with revised coolant passage holes replaces the three-layer metal unit to better withstand the engine's elevated, forced induction fed cylinder pressures. The pistons in the Lancer Evolution are made of a stronger alloy and are sealed to the cylinder wall using a more efficient two-piece ring package, replacing the previous three-piece ringset. This revised ring arrangement helps reduce the engine's oil consumption by 10 percent. A new bell housing cover made of a vibration dampening steel was employed to help reduce exterior noise. A new design cast magnesium valve cover highlighting the engine's MIVEC feature is also new for 2006. A revised fuel pump with 7 percent higher capacity also appears in the Lancer Evolution along with a redesigned muffler that enhances the exhaust note at low to mid-range engine speeds.
Feb 9, 2006, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by nubby
It's not the block it's the head. Here's a link to the official Mitsubishi tech article, and the salient paragraph:
http://media.mitsubishicars.com/deta...60523&mime=ASC
Several mechanical revisions help the Lancer Evolution attain its level of performance and improve durability. The use of MIVEC system on the engine necessitated a revised cylinder head casting. The casting's cooling passages have been revised for improved durability and the tempering process was also improved. The cylinder head uses longer-reach sparkplugs that help control combustion chamber temperatures. A five-layer metal head gasket design with revised coolant passage holes replaces the three-layer metal unit to better withstand the engine's elevated, forced induction fed cylinder pressures. The pistons in the Lancer Evolution are made of a stronger alloy and are sealed to the cylinder wall using a more efficient two-piece ring package, replacing the previous three-piece ringset. This revised ring arrangement helps reduce the engine's oil consumption by 10 percent. A new bell housing cover made of a vibration dampening steel was employed to help reduce exterior noise. A new design cast magnesium valve cover highlighting the engine's MIVEC feature is also new for 2006. A revised fuel pump with 7 percent higher capacity also appears in the Lancer Evolution along with a redesigned muffler that enhances the exhaust note at low to mid-range engine speeds.
http://media.mitsubishicars.com/deta...60523&mime=ASC
Several mechanical revisions help the Lancer Evolution attain its level of performance and improve durability. The use of MIVEC system on the engine necessitated a revised cylinder head casting. The casting's cooling passages have been revised for improved durability and the tempering process was also improved. The cylinder head uses longer-reach sparkplugs that help control combustion chamber temperatures. A five-layer metal head gasket design with revised coolant passage holes replaces the three-layer metal unit to better withstand the engine's elevated, forced induction fed cylinder pressures. The pistons in the Lancer Evolution are made of a stronger alloy and are sealed to the cylinder wall using a more efficient two-piece ring package, replacing the previous three-piece ringset. This revised ring arrangement helps reduce the engine's oil consumption by 10 percent. A new bell housing cover made of a vibration dampening steel was employed to help reduce exterior noise. A new design cast magnesium valve cover highlighting the engine's MIVEC feature is also new for 2006. A revised fuel pump with 7 percent higher capacity also appears in the Lancer Evolution along with a redesigned muffler that enhances the exhaust note at low to mid-range engine speeds.
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Feb 12, 2006, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Az3ar
so you never test drove the EVO before you bought it? and if you did you did not boost it at all right?
In fact I wormed her up for 15 minutes and did not push it until I had her ready. the sales guy asked me why I am not pushing it?
Like my father used to say" son, no matter how hard you try or say you will always find the little weasels around"
In fact I wormed her up for 15 minutes and did not push it until I had her ready. the sales guy asked me why I am not pushing it?
Like my father used to say" son, no matter how hard you try or say you will always find the little weasels around"
Feb 15, 2006, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CICreations
Actually I went and traded my 03 in on a new 06 Evo GSR GG, and no I didn't test drive it. Didnt' need to. I have a hard time believing that anybody with a previous model year Evo desides to go test drive a new Evo "just to see if it's any better then the theirs". There is either a strong intention to buy a new one or just somebody wanting to joy ride. The Evo I picked up still had plastics on the seats and floor boards and had been driven from the truck to the back lot. The fact that the dealer was telling you not to baby the car is not good. What dealership was this? You should post the name so that guys know that they are letting people test drive their Evos.
So did you test drove EVO 03 when you got it? or you did not want ?to
