IX SE trim?
Sep 21, 2007, 07:40 AM
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IX SE trim?
Sorry to post this, I've done my searching on this but it's hard to get the keyword "SE" to search even though google.
From my understanding, SE includes aluminum roof, BBS wheels, HID headlights, red-stitched Recaro seats and possible more.
To clarify, what else makes it a "SE"? Is there a front lip, different shift knob similar to the MR, CF trim, etc...? Are the rear seats also red stitched?
Also, what kind of EVO determinds if it displays "evolution" or "lancers" in the dash guage?
From my understanding, SE includes aluminum roof, BBS wheels, HID headlights, red-stitched Recaro seats and possible more.
To clarify, what else makes it a "SE"? Is there a front lip, different shift knob similar to the MR, CF trim, etc...? Are the rear seats also red stitched?
Also, what kind of EVO determinds if it displays "evolution" or "lancers" in the dash guage?
Sep 21, 2007, 07:45 AM
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look at mitsu heres what i found
ENGINE: factory performance-tuned (2.0-liter, MIVEC DOHC, 16-valve, turbocharged and intercooled) engine with 286 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque
TRANSMISSION: close-ratio five-speed manual transmission with leather-wrapped sport shift knob* and Teflon-coated cables
INTERIOR: aluminum sport pedals, front Recaro® bucket seats with premium Alcantara® fabric and unique red stitching, Alcantara®-wrapped Momo® three-spoke steering wheel, 140-watt Mitsubishi CD audio system with 6 speakers and more.
EXTERIOR: 17" x 8" Diamond black finish BBS® forged aluminum alloy wheels, speed-rated Yokohama P235/45 Advan® (high-grip, soft-compound) tires, color-keyed rear spoiler with carbon-fiber airfoil, HID headlights with in-cluster halogen fog lights, front air dam extension, and aluminum roof, hood and fenders
there is no evolution in the dash pod. U have to get a aftermarket kit
ENGINE: factory performance-tuned (2.0-liter, MIVEC DOHC, 16-valve, turbocharged and intercooled) engine with 286 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque
TRANSMISSION: close-ratio five-speed manual transmission with leather-wrapped sport shift knob* and Teflon-coated cables
INTERIOR: aluminum sport pedals, front Recaro® bucket seats with premium Alcantara® fabric and unique red stitching, Alcantara®-wrapped Momo® three-spoke steering wheel, 140-watt Mitsubishi CD audio system with 6 speakers and more.
EXTERIOR: 17" x 8" Diamond black finish BBS® forged aluminum alloy wheels, speed-rated Yokohama P235/45 Advan® (high-grip, soft-compound) tires, color-keyed rear spoiler with carbon-fiber airfoil, HID headlights with in-cluster halogen fog lights, front air dam extension, and aluminum roof, hood and fenders
there is no evolution in the dash pod. U have to get a aftermarket kit
Sep 21, 2007, 08:19 AM
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I didn't want an MR so I picked up an SE. The only reason I went with the SE over the GSR was for the HIDs.
Everything else is very very minor. A bbs wheel is a bbs wheel and will probably be upgraded to something else anyway. The red stitching is trivial, the aluminum roof is next to nothing, and the front lip doesn't add all that much to the appearance.
Like the MR, the special edition package was a rip off if you purchased the car new.
Everything else is very very minor. A bbs wheel is a bbs wheel and will probably be upgraded to something else anyway. The red stitching is trivial, the aluminum roof is next to nothing, and the front lip doesn't add all that much to the appearance.
Like the MR, the special edition package was a rip off if you purchased the car new.
Sep 21, 2007, 09:27 AM
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I didn't want an MR so I picked up an SE. The only reason I went with the SE over the GSR was for the HIDs.
Everything else is very very minor. A bbs wheel is a bbs wheel and will probably be upgraded to something else anyway. The red stitching is trivial, the aluminum roof is next to nothing, and the front lip doesn't add all that much to the appearance.
Like the MR, the special edition package was a rip off if you purchased the car new.
Everything else is very very minor. A bbs wheel is a bbs wheel and will probably be upgraded to something else anyway. The red stitching is trivial, the aluminum roof is next to nothing, and the front lip doesn't add all that much to the appearance.
Like the MR, the special edition package was a rip off if you purchased the car new.
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Sep 21, 2007, 10:08 AM
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Sorry to post this, I've done my searching on this but it's hard to get the keyword "SE" to search even though google.
From my understanding, SE includes aluminum roof, BBS wheels, HID headlights, red-stitched Recaro seats and possible more.
To clarify, what else makes it a "SE"? Is there a front lip, different shift knob similar to the MR, CF trim, etc...? Are the rear seats also red stitched?
Also, what kind of EVO determinds if it displays "evolution" or "lancers" in the dash guage?
From my understanding, SE includes aluminum roof, BBS wheels, HID headlights, red-stitched Recaro seats and possible more.
To clarify, what else makes it a "SE"? Is there a front lip, different shift knob similar to the MR, CF trim, etc...? Are the rear seats also red stitched?
Also, what kind of EVO determinds if it displays "evolution" or "lancers" in the dash guage?
HID headlights: same units from the MR and SSL-equipped IX
Aluminum roof: same unit from the MR and RS
Diamond Black BBS wheels: same units from the MR, except in a color unique to the SE and the MR equipped with the Appearance Package (which people call the MR SE)
Red interior stitching: unique to the SE and the MR equipped with the Appearance Package
Front lip: deeper, more aftermarket-looking unit unique to the SE and the MR equipped with the Appearance Package
Colors: only available in apex silver, graphite gray and tarmac black
Most people tend to agree that the IX SE is the best model to buy, in terms of pricing and options. Personally, I felt that the MR was quite a big jump in price, plus I had read things about the transmission issues when driven in certain competitive situations, plus I wasn't too thrilled about the fuel efficiency being a tad less, despite having another gear ratio. I knew that the factory halogen projectors aren't all that great (having owned an Evo before), but I didn't want to get an SSL-equipped Evo since I wasn't a big fan of the optional leather, as I felt it wasn't the greatest leather out there, the seats wouldn't grip me as well, the leather inserts in the door looked cheap and the rear headrests seem to block your vision. Then the SE came out, and it seemed to fit the bill... lighter roof, lighter BBS wheels (in a newer, nicer color in my opinion, as I wanted a graphite gray Evo but felt that the original anthracite BBS color was a little redundant on an already gray car), HIDs and deeper front lip compared to the standard IX. I just wish a magazine had tested the SE, seeing how it's even lighter than a standard IX (which is already lighter than an MR). Though differences would be minimal, it would've been nice to see.
Sep 21, 2007, 10:11 AM
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yeah i figured theres only three lines of evo that has aluminum room... RS which is abit too raw for me and doesnt have the cool lip nor wheels nor HID. it would be alot of $ too get the lip + wheels + HIDS so RS not worth it. MR i dont like the 6 speed and bilsteins are too soft. SE!
Sep 21, 2007, 11:08 AM
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I'm not ripping on the SE (I own one) but when you compare it to the GSR theres not that much difference.
The GSR has the same interior minus the red stitching but the GSR seats are still bad ****.
The aluminum roof is only a few LBs its not big deal. Bragging rights mostly.
The front bumper is the same except for the lower lip which I've seen sell on ebay for $200. Heck you can get a carbon fiber one for $300. The little scoops on the side aren't even functional.
The only significant mod the SE has over the GSR are the HIDs. These are great for daily driving but the motors and wiring adds up to more weight. The HIDs are fricken awesome though. Much better than ebay hacks on the GSR.
I love my SE but its only a fraction better than the GSR.
The GSR has the same interior minus the red stitching but the GSR seats are still bad ****.
The aluminum roof is only a few LBs its not big deal. Bragging rights mostly.
The front bumper is the same except for the lower lip which I've seen sell on ebay for $200. Heck you can get a carbon fiber one for $300. The little scoops on the side aren't even functional.
The only significant mod the SE has over the GSR are the HIDs. These are great for daily driving but the motors and wiring adds up to more weight. The HIDs are fricken awesome though. Much better than ebay hacks on the GSR.
I love my SE but its only a fraction better than the GSR.
Sep 21, 2007, 11:27 AM
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I'm not ripping on the SE (I own one) but when you compare it to the GSR theres not that much difference.
The GSR has the same interior minus the red stitching but the GSR seats are still bad ****.
The aluminum roof is only a few LBs its not big deal. Bragging rights mostly.
The front bumper is the same except for the lower lip which I've seen sell on ebay for $200. Heck you can get a carbon fiber one for $300. The little scoops on the side aren't even functional.
The only significant mod the SE has over the GSR are the HIDs. These are great for daily driving but the motors and wiring adds up to more weight. The HIDs are fricken awesome though. Much better than ebay hacks on the GSR.
I love my SE but its only a fraction better than the GSR.
The GSR has the same interior minus the red stitching but the GSR seats are still bad ****.
The aluminum roof is only a few LBs its not big deal. Bragging rights mostly.
The front bumper is the same except for the lower lip which I've seen sell on ebay for $200. Heck you can get a carbon fiber one for $300. The little scoops on the side aren't even functional.
The only significant mod the SE has over the GSR are the HIDs. These are great for daily driving but the motors and wiring adds up to more weight. The HIDs are fricken awesome though. Much better than ebay hacks on the GSR.
I love my SE but its only a fraction better than the GSR.
Each BBS wheel is just around 2.5 pounds ligher than an Enkei wheel off of a IX.
Sep 23, 2007, 07:32 AM
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Its just my opinion. At $1850 for the SE package, to me I don't I would pay the dealer price unless it was th eonly one left (right selection is sparse from what I see). I would rather pay extra money for the SSL or just get a straight GSR. I wouldn't pay the preminum for the MR though either. Its one of those preference things.
Sep 23, 2007, 11:19 AM
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I'm not a fan of the SSL package at all...WAY overpriced for worse seats IMO, and you don't even get the cool front lip from the SE or aluminum roof or the BBS wheels!
NO way!
NO way!
Sep 23, 2007, 12:01 PM
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Its just my opinion. At $1850 for the SE package, to me I don't I would pay the dealer price unless it was th eonly one left (right selection is sparse from what I see). I would rather pay extra money for the SSL or just get a straight GSR. I wouldn't pay the preminum for the MR though either. Its one of those preference things.