Evo Weigh Day article... interesting!
Oct 31, 2007, 10:23 AM
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Don't forget there is manufacturing variation due to manufacturing tolerances on all the parts. I'd say there could be a 5 to 15 lb. variation from car to car.
Oct 31, 2007, 10:48 AM
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"The 6-spd's gearing advantage is nonexistent, so avoid the more costly MR and MR-SE if you are shopping simply for the best performance and class competitiveness in an EVO."
He must not ever accelerate from 4th gear on the highway. That's where the MR's extra gear makes a big difference.
Anyway, thanks for sharing!
He must not ever accelerate from 4th gear on the highway. That's where the MR's extra gear makes a big difference.
Anyway, thanks for sharing!
Oct 31, 2007, 10:57 AM
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Oct 31, 2007, 04:37 PM
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Obviously not since the article proved that wrong. If you take a look the SSL is the heaviest but has the best weight distribution of all the models. Because of the Evo's natural stance I would take a guess at stating that anything behind the front clip/ firewall would probably have more effect on the rear axles than the front.
Oct 31, 2007, 04:49 PM
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I realize that, as I posted up that article. I'm just saying that was my assumption when I first thought about it, but now that I look at the car from its side view, it makes sense for those things to help balance out the weight based on their location.
Oct 31, 2007, 05:42 PM
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Considering how much smoother the 6-speed feels, I don't mind shifting more. And it isn't "extremely weak." It just isn't as strong as the 5-speed, which isn't saying much. We've had what, 2 or 3 failures? And both after extended road race sessions. Out of how many 6-speed Evos running around? I'd take my 6-speed over a 5-speed for daily driving/occasional racing anyday. Just because you wouldn't doesn't mean it isn't worth the extra money to some.
Oct 31, 2007, 06:07 PM
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the hood on my GSR is aluminum 
Good article nonetheless
"The GSR model is the base EVO, but oddly enough it doesn't say "GSR" anywhere on the car. People that know EVO's know what it means, so we'll move on. Cloth interior looks lightweight, but the steel roof and hood are going to add some pounds. Let's look at the weights:"
Good article nonetheless
"The GSR model is the base EVO, but oddly enough it doesn't say "GSR" anywhere on the car. People that know EVO's know what it means, so we'll move on. Cloth interior looks lightweight, but the steel roof and hood are going to add some pounds. Let's look at the weights:"
Oct 31, 2007, 06:20 PM
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Perhaps you should've made it more clear, as saying "accelerating in 4th gear" will more than likely be translated as just flooring the pedal in that gear, nothing more. It doesn't include shifting into the next gear, which you didn't really mention specifically, hence the confusion.