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Old Jan 4, 2004, 10:15 PM
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Are any of you guys going to put the C/F spoiler (or any spoiler for that matter) on the car after you but it?


I think Mitsu should at least offer you the option.
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Old Jan 4, 2004, 10:16 PM
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What are those AC buttons for even there isn't even any?
Too bad RRE already has their Evo, or I'm 100% sure they'll be getting this one!

and I wonder how much difference in insurance between the 2 will be...

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Old Jan 4, 2004, 10:17 PM
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Yeppers. I do have a subscription to SCI. and way too many others.. it's embarassing how many. Will 04 RSs show up in the next 6 - 8 weeks?
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Old Jan 4, 2004, 10:23 PM
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Originally posted by Coolguy949
Yes, it does slightly oversteer. You have to kinda take on a new mindset when driving it.
What track did you get to run the RS around? Was the lack of rear wing causing any excessive rear end movement at higher speeds?
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Old Jan 4, 2004, 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by drummerjun
What are those AC buttons for even there isn't even any?
Too bad RRE already has their Evo, or I'm 100% sure they'll be getting this one!

and I wonder how much difference in insurance between the 2 will be...
you do have heater and fan. you just don't have the AC.
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Old Jan 4, 2004, 10:29 PM
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Yes, I plan to buy a trunk lid and CF wing from a salvage yard if I can find one that is reasonable.

I think <$300 is reasonable.
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Old Jan 4, 2004, 10:50 PM
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After seeing all the well detailed comparison pix between the EVO and the RS. All I can say is thank goodness I made the RIGHT CHOICE of buying the EVO and not waiting for the RS. Don't get me wrong I like the RS but I know it's just not for me. Anyhow thanks for providing us the pix.
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 07:48 AM
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I call BS! The Evo RS will never be sold in the US! Even if it does make it here, it will be severely watered down and cost $50k.
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 07:51 AM
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Originally posted by CheezeFrog
I call BS! The Evo RS will never be sold in the US! Even if it does make it here, it will be severely watered down and cost $50k.
Is this the famous cheezefrog?? The Evo RS is coming and it wont be too special (no AYC ACD)
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 09:36 AM
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Originally posted by Silencer
I thought the RS was suppose to get the rear upper strut bar from the factory instead of a dealer option?
The rear brace is mounted on the trunk floor back by the taillights so it takes up no additional trunk space, ingenious.
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 09:44 AM
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Originally posted by CheezeFrog
I call BS! The Evo RS will never be sold in the US! Even if it does make it here, it will be severely watered down and cost $50k.
Mitsubishis already said it's coming here for 2004. See the February issue of Motor Trend, page 36 for the numbers. 0-60 in 4.4 and a price estimated at $27,095 delivered.
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 10:01 AM
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Yeah, that trunk brace takes up no room, and looks like it provides zero stiffness increase.

I'm an RS fan, but that thing is not worth mentioning
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 10:46 AM
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Diagonal cross bracing provides enormous gains in strength. I would say what I see in that picture is a good addition, if it's not just something that is covered up on the normal EVO.
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 12:51 PM
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what you are seeing in those pics is on EVERY evo.

the additional bar the RS includes is at the aft edge of the trunk floor. and is only a 2 point (tension/compression) member.

I hope to see it first hand at the Detroit auto show, but so far it looks negligible.

for those of you looking for more pics, like this bar -check out the mitsubishi press releases and photos.

Reading the info there can save alot of simple questions...and maybe help the guy that thought he would call BS

http://media.mitsubishicars.com/Mode...er%20Evolution
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Old Jan 5, 2004, 01:18 PM
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The trunk bar can be gotten at japanparts.com if you really want it. I think Ricardon bought it and there were some pics in a thread earlier. I'm not sure if the trunk bar is worth the cash - you may want a rear strut instead of the trunk bar...
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