Got the first evo ix in the nation...
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Originally Posted by fsugatorbait
Have you had a chance to open her up yet? How's the x-over with MIVEC?
yea ive opened her up lol infact i found out that you can take her to about 8k.
the stock 7k redline isnt accurate.
You can still feel when the boost really comes in but the transition is much better then the viii.
The car is quick, i gave my buddies 05 sti with reflash and dp a run for its money.
He was very shocked
Originally Posted by Late Apex
yea ive opened her up lol infact i found out that you can take her to about 8k.
the stock 7k redline isnt accurate.
You can still feel when the boost really comes in but the transition is much better then the viii.
The car is quick, i gave my buddies 05 sti with reflash and dp a run for its money.
He was very shocked
the stock 7k redline isnt accurate.
You can still feel when the boost really comes in but the transition is much better then the viii.
The car is quick, i gave my buddies 05 sti with reflash and dp a run for its money.
He was very shocked
so i guess a break in period is not required
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Originally Posted by GOT EVO
so i guess a break in period is not required
i personally dont believe in the break in periods but believe it or not i already have over 500 miles. I cant stop driving this car.
so please dont roll your eyes at me when you are clueless
Originally Posted by Late Apex
yea ive opened her up lol infact i found out that you can take her to about 8k.
the stock 7k redline isnt accurate.
You can still feel when the boost really comes in but the transition is much better then the viii.
The car is quick, i gave my buddies 05 sti with reflash and dp a run for its money.
He was very shocked
the stock 7k redline isnt accurate.
You can still feel when the boost really comes in but the transition is much better then the viii.
The car is quick, i gave my buddies 05 sti with reflash and dp a run for its money.
He was very shocked
I've heard different things about breaking in a motor. I know in the street bike world, there is a belief that motors are best broke in by pushing it hard to limits right off the showroom floor. i read an automotive engineers take on it, that it works for cars too and i was almost convinced but i still haven't done it with any of the cars i own.
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Originally Posted by fsugatorbait
Who cares if he beat the **** out of it with 20 miles on the clock. Point is its not your car.
Me thinks the recommended break-in period from Mitsubishi is 400 miles (it's listed in the owners manual), so he has already passed that. Chill dude, break-in is a personal choice and he's made his. I went 1200 on mine, but you don't see me bagging on him. Enjoy the new IX.
Last edited by EVO Neil; Oct 3, 2005 at 07:10 PM.
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congrats man! i've been to mitsu ontario for a service today and they have 2 evo IXs there. red and silver(w/ ssl pckg). can't wait for the MRs. 
offtopic: dunno if this is BS but the guy from mitsu told me that the MR will come with the rear bumper diffuser?!?!
offtopic: dunno if this is BS but the guy from mitsu told me that the MR will come with the rear bumper diffuser?!?!