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Old May 5, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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^^^ yeah, thats right... the voltex lip is a bit more aggressive... both look nice though
Old May 5, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Our cars are special!

The American 2003 and 2004 GSRs are without the helical limited-slip front differential and 6-speed manual transmission. The 2004 US spec RS models, however, do have a front helical limited-slip differential. All 2003, 2004 and 2005 RS and GSR models have the Japanese Evolution VII's 5-speed transmission. All Evos have lightweight aluminum front fenders and hoods. The basic RS Edition does not come with power windows, locks, or mirrors, an audio system, rear wing, sound deading material, map lamps or an anti-lock braking system. All Evo VIII RS models sold in the US have an air conditioning system. (Wikipedia)


For those of us who find comfort just a distraction, Mitsu has now conjured up the Evolution RS; an EVO shorn of niceties and about 146 pounds. Gone are the rear wing, rear wiper, ABS, A/C, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, the trunk trim, the leather wrap around the parking brake lever, the sound system, map lights, most of the sound deadening, some bucks off the sticker price and a good chunk of the commuter friendliness.

What gets added is a bar spanning the rear strut towers, a limited-slip front differential and a set of halogen headlamps to replace HIDs used in the VIII. Bye bye, civility; hello ferocity--at least, theoretically.It's not surprising the ABS was deleted with the addition of the helical LSD up front. After all, making ABS work along with three limited-slip differentials is a neat engineering trick that, so far, can only be accomplished with an active center diff. But deletion of the ABS probably also let Mitsu drop enough cost out of the RS to be able to pay for the new diff and still knock the total MSRP (Sport Compact Car)



Gone as well are the power windows, door locks, and mirrors. Mitsu's ardent product planners scrapped the sound deadening, trunk-compartment trim, rear wiper, map lights, rear assist handles, parking-brake handle leather, center-console lid, and keyless-entry system. The door mirrors and handles are now black instead of body-colored. Total weight loss varies between 88 and 146 pounds, depending on options. In racing, where the difference between winning and losing can be measured in hundredths of a second, every pound counts. Unlike most manufacturers, Mitsubishi doesn't charge more for its welterweight club sport model--it charges less.
This hard-core diet translates to an increase in performance without costly engine modifications and recertification, verified by our 0-to-60 time of 4.4 seconds.


the Evolution RS is just a racing seat, rollbar, and fire suppression system away from being rally-ready. The car has a front helical limited-slip differential (which transfers power to the wheel with more grip) to replace the open diff in the standard Evo. During laps at Willow Springs Raceway in the standard Evolution and the RS, we felt the RS's front end digging deeper into the pavement--allowing it, like most race-oriented cars, to exhibit slight oversteer. A trunk-mounted cross brace adds structural stiffness yet weighs less than a pound.
(Motor Trend)
Old May 6, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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^^^great compilation of info!!
Old May 6, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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i knew that lip looked like a greddy lip... the black paint right at the bottom threw me off!!! i always wanted that lip!
Old May 7, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Old May 8, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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took a couple pics today in this great weather:

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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Wow... I think that car is perfect!
Old May 21, 2011 | 02:11 AM
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Went and ran my 05 RS with my stock ix turbo on it today. Went pretty well.

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Old May 21, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Holy **** alan! Again? Are you sure that car is full weight? Lol

i wish i could get those numbers. In nj... Id get kicked out with those kinds of times. Anything faster than 11.49 you need a cage at englishtown (raceway park)
Old May 21, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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Man i love how raw an rs is. i want one
Old May 21, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Alan, what tires are those? Thanks!
Old May 21, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Hoosiers. Saw it on the vid on the last page
Old May 21, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Evorstroy... I really like your cars stance!
Old May 21, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BOOSTINAT30PSI
Evorstroy... I really like your cars stance!
I agree as well. Great profile & wheel/tire choice

Also, You really have to tip your hat to Alan. Great 1/4 times w/ a true sleeper. Curious if you still have the 9 sec RR???

BTW, I haven't been modding too much, mostly just enjoy the weekend drive. I did add a proper track tow hook a few weeks ago. My Wife said it looked like a nose ring=)
Peace guys, Joe



Old May 21, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Went and put my IX RS on the dyno today. Made 625hp today. Basically the exact same as it did 6 months ago which is the last time it was outside lol

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