Lancer Evolution IX, SE, 9.5 Editions: Photos, News, Reviews, etc...[MERGED]
Can't wait for it to come out. 
Dec 23, 2004, 12:37 PM
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I was planning on getting a GTR in a few years, but IMHO, after seeing the new pics, it just looks like a beefed up G35. And if I wanted that I would have got one in the first place. Not that the G35 is ugly or anything, just not what I want. But I really like the changes they made for the new evo, and if they keep this up I might just pick up another evo. So good job mitsu.
Dec 23, 2004, 01:44 PM
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Great video, just wish they didnt talk so damn much.
Really looks like a nice piece of hardware and the specs look good. I hope they keep the rest of the formula as attractive (low price + high performance = great product).
Two things I would love to see:
1) make the hood vent bigger
2) don't paint the rear spoiler. Leave the CF exposed through out instead of painting the struts to match the body color.
My big question is how will this play w/ the coming union of the Dodge Neon and the Lancer? I've read many things about Dodge retiring the Neon platform and doing a joint venture w/ Mit to build a new econobox (won't be called a Neon). They (Dodge) apparently plan to use the EVO as a platform for an SRT-4 replacement. Meaning they want to build a turbo charged AWD beast. Biggest difference will be that Dodge plans to use their own engine. I don't know how Dodge's 4cyl compares to the 4g63 (and this probably isnt the place to get an unbiased opinion).
Anyway, business wise I think this is good news because it will mean that the EVO will continue to be produced. The Eclipse was very successful using this formula.
Really looks like a nice piece of hardware and the specs look good. I hope they keep the rest of the formula as attractive (low price + high performance = great product).
Two things I would love to see:
1) make the hood vent bigger
2) don't paint the rear spoiler. Leave the CF exposed through out instead of painting the struts to match the body color.
My big question is how will this play w/ the coming union of the Dodge Neon and the Lancer? I've read many things about Dodge retiring the Neon platform and doing a joint venture w/ Mit to build a new econobox (won't be called a Neon). They (Dodge) apparently plan to use the EVO as a platform for an SRT-4 replacement. Meaning they want to build a turbo charged AWD beast. Biggest difference will be that Dodge plans to use their own engine. I don't know how Dodge's 4cyl compares to the 4g63 (and this probably isnt the place to get an unbiased opinion).
Anyway, business wise I think this is good news because it will mean that the EVO will continue to be produced. The Eclipse was very successful using this formula.
Dec 23, 2004, 01:57 PM
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damn, i actually like that front. Its a mix of the e7 and e8 bumpers with the gialla ports on it...hah that rear bumper looks like its too big...i wonder if they did a lift on the rear end of the car...looks like the taillights are alot bigger too.
Dec 23, 2004, 02:02 PM
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n/m i just watched the video...the rear looks cool...i wonder how MMNA plans to get that rear to pass for the US...
haha tie fighter...thats awesome it did sound like it with the tires screeching like that. If you watch the video closely the car gets a small 3 wheel motion going on one of the turns.
haha tie fighter...thats awesome it did sound like it with the tires screeching like that. If you watch the video closely the car gets a small 3 wheel motion going on one of the turns.
Dec 23, 2004, 04:29 PM
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Man, I'm so torn now. I was in the process of trading in my '03 for a graphite MR, but now I dunno. I'm most interested in seeing if we're gonna get the AYC system. If the 9 does come with it, that would clinch it for me. Every driver in Japan raves about that system. I'd also like to see definitive horsepower and price numbers. Oh and the front owns *** now that they finally got rid of that horrible front triangle thing. I don't really care about the Gialla style ports, and the back is cool.
Dec 23, 2004, 04:47 PM
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how queer... and i wanted to get an 05 evo too.. but i guess now i have to wait to see the official release notes just so i can decide.. and THE INFO BETTER BE RELEASED ON THE LA AUTO SHOW 
Dec 23, 2004, 05:14 PM
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What a great car but what a crappy country to sell it in. Mitsubishi service is garbage in USA and bringing another car like this is just sad. Ppl will have Mitsu even more.
Dec 23, 2004, 06:50 PM
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OMFG!! I cant belive how much people on this forum WHINGE AND FU(KING MOAN!!! Get over it you bunch of boring ******. Evo IX looks awesome, alot better then the VIII. Evo 9 = Variable inlet cam only (not mivec), 20% more torque at 2000rpm
Rear diffuser and different front bar...
same shell as the MR (alli roof etc).
Rear diffuser and different front bar...
same shell as the MR (alli roof etc).