Lancer Evolution IX, SE, 9.5 Editions: Photos, News, Reviews, etc...[MERGED]
Mar 24, 2005, 12:46 PM
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Because once upon a time we bombed the them?
Mar 24, 2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dcorn
At least we got a sweet lookin interior. Isn't that another main feature that you guys wanted? They got rid of the crappy blue and added alacantara and leather in black and grey, with "carbon fiber look" dash inserts.
Mar 24, 2005, 12:50 PM
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Mitsubishi doesn't have MONEY, yet they need to sell cars. The best they can do
is repackage some small cosmetic tweaks. This is the only way they don't have to
go through crash testing certification all over again. The X will be a new car with
the things everyone wants or Mitsu will be dead by then.
is repackage some small cosmetic tweaks. This is the only way they don't have to
go through crash testing certification all over again. The X will be a new car with
the things everyone wants or Mitsu will be dead by then.
Mar 24, 2005, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannonballer
Because once upon a time we bombed the them?
Seriously, I would trade in my 05 MR if I could get S-AYC.
Seriously, I would trade in my 05 MR if I could get S-AYC.
yeah - we don't need AYC . just take a driving school will you!
Mar 24, 2005, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by wEstSidE
They bombed us, in Mitsubishi airplanes (the best of which was called the Zero Fighter), which coincidentally, had an Evo named after them (Evo VI Zero Fighter).
Mar 24, 2005, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Theibault
Why no AYC? Why is Mitsu doing this? Can anyone think of one good reason for it's ommission? Frankly, I'm dumbfounded. And why don't all the Evo's have the six speed? It just doesn't make any sense.
I mean if it came here I could see the posts already "I upgraded my clutch because mitsu sucks and they put a crappy clutch in, and now they won't cover replacing my blown SAYC rear diff. I mean I only launched it like 5 times on my new clutch. Why does mitsubishi sell such crap and not stand behind it???"
YMMV,
Greg
sidenote: I wouldn't mind trying out a SAYC diff, but I personally think that my 05 MR is plenty of fun the way it is for carving corners.
Mar 24, 2005, 01:02 PM
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What are the differences between IX JDM and IX US?
I think that the JDM will have the max TQ at 3000rpm!!!
3. Engine & transmission
For Evolution IX the 4G63 engine gains Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing technology that improves top-end output as well as fuel efficiency. MIVEC technology allows GSR to return 10.0 km/l in the Japanese 10-15 mode driving cycle, equivalent to a three percent improvement in mileage.
On GSR, the turbocharger uses a lengthened diffuser to generate more low-end and mid-range torque (400 N-m(40.8 kg-m)/3000rpm) as well as bring a significant improvement in response (average 5%) across the full rev range.
On the RS and GT, the turbocharger compressor wheel uses magnesium alloy instead of aluminum alloy. This brings a dramatic improvement in supercharging response. Mated to a 5-speed gearbox with higher torque capacity, the engine has been tuned to generate maximum torque of 407 N-m(41.5 kg-m)/3000rpm.
The 5-speed transmission used on the RS and GT derives from the close-ratio competition gearbox but has a revised top gear ratio for improved high-speed cruising.
I think that the JDM will have the max TQ at 3000rpm!!!
3. Engine & transmission
For Evolution IX the 4G63 engine gains Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing technology that improves top-end output as well as fuel efficiency. MIVEC technology allows GSR to return 10.0 km/l in the Japanese 10-15 mode driving cycle, equivalent to a three percent improvement in mileage.
On GSR, the turbocharger uses a lengthened diffuser to generate more low-end and mid-range torque (400 N-m(40.8 kg-m)/3000rpm) as well as bring a significant improvement in response (average 5%) across the full rev range.
On the RS and GT, the turbocharger compressor wheel uses magnesium alloy instead of aluminum alloy. This brings a dramatic improvement in supercharging response. Mated to a 5-speed gearbox with higher torque capacity, the engine has been tuned to generate maximum torque of 407 N-m(41.5 kg-m)/3000rpm.
The 5-speed transmission used on the RS and GT derives from the close-ratio competition gearbox but has a revised top gear ratio for improved high-speed cruising.
Mar 24, 2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerO@WORKS
Your just thinking peak numbers that don't really mean anything.
The powerband will be much nicer and fatter. Should get better mpg also.
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...e/e/mivec.html
It's like Vtec from Honda... but more complicated.
I'm looking forward to swaping MIVEC heads on to the EVO VIII!
The powerband will be much nicer and fatter. Should get better mpg also.
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...e/e/mivec.html
It's like Vtec from Honda... but more complicated.
I'm looking forward to swaping MIVEC heads on to the EVO VIII!
I bet the traps and ETs are the same as the EVO 8
Mar 24, 2005, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GottaGoFaster
I bet the traps and ETs are the same as the EVO 8
Mar 24, 2005, 01:32 PM
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How does everybody know they want AYC if they've never driven with it before?
Personally to me it sounds like more cons than pros.
The new interior is awesome, and I'm glad we got the blacked out lights and so forth. The MAJOR dissapointment is the rear bumper. That JDM version makes it very distinguishable from the VIII. Now with the USDM version, even if the front bumper is a major change, without that new rear bumper, the difference seems minimal. Even with the whole crash test regulations, I'm almost positive there would've been some way to get a similar design here in the U.S. Couldn't they have at least given us a different rear bumper than the VIII? Like remolded it or something? JDM VIII rear lip? ANYTHING? That sucks.
Oh well. All the other changes look good. Overall,
Personally to me it sounds like more cons than pros.
The new interior is awesome, and I'm glad we got the blacked out lights and so forth. The MAJOR dissapointment is the rear bumper. That JDM version makes it very distinguishable from the VIII. Now with the USDM version, even if the front bumper is a major change, without that new rear bumper, the difference seems minimal. Even with the whole crash test regulations, I'm almost positive there would've been some way to get a similar design here in the U.S. Couldn't they have at least given us a different rear bumper than the VIII? Like remolded it or something? JDM VIII rear lip? ANYTHING? That sucks.
Oh well. All the other changes look good. Overall,
