USDM IX = JDM IX GT...Not GSR!
Sep 25, 2006, 05:36 PM
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USDM IX = JDM IX GT...Not GSR!
I was watching Best Motoring debut of the Evo IX vid for the upteenth time. Upon Mitsu engineers going over the various models available, I clearly heard them say that the GSR does NOT have a turbo equipped with a magnesium turbine. It's just the regular 'ol turbine that the VIII got, but in the larger compressor housing. The GT and the GSR both do.
With this said, I think the USDM standard IX is more like the GT and less like the GSR. I demand a recall of everyone calling their non-MR/RS Evo's being GSR !!
With this said, I think the USDM standard IX is more like the GT and less like the GSR. I demand a recall of everyone calling their non-MR/RS Evo's being GSR !!
Sep 25, 2006, 05:39 PM
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old news, but technically the usdm version is just a ix while the jdm spec is the ix gt. both are still different cars as the gsr is separate from the mr.
silex, are u familiar with the import club on campus?
silex, are u familiar with the import club on campus?
Sep 25, 2006, 05:43 PM
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The USDM Standard Evo VIII/IX's are classified as a GSR as per VIN, the RS, RS, the MR is MR...
The owners calling their GSR a GSR has nothing to do with JDM spec Evos...
The owners calling their GSR a GSR has nothing to do with JDM spec Evos...
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I'm assuming that's because, if I recall correctly, the GT has a 6-speed. I guess us IX guys really are just plane jane. Wonder why the USDM IX's have GSR vins?
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Originally Posted by Mr_Twisty
call it whatever you like i still like the car and would want one if i didn't have mine. its a special car.
<---- it's in my sig.
Sep 25, 2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SlyEvo
old news, but technically the usdm version is just a ix while the jdm spec is the ix gt. both are still different cars as the gsr is separate from the mr.
silex, are u familiar with the import club on campus?
silex, are u familiar with the import club on campus?
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Originally Posted by silex
You mean at UCSD? I think I have, but I'll be sure to look them up. Are you a student here as well?
join importsucsd.com, and post some pix of your nice ride
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