Two little changes on the IX from the VIII

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Dec 15, 2005 | 01:37 AM

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According to the EIX brochure the new Enkeis shaved off 1.32 lbs. That's each rite? New hollowed cams -2.2lbs. Mg Valv Cover -3 lbs. The Al roof and fenders should be the same as last year.

What does "Compared to conventional manufacturing methods." mean?

Dec 15, 2005 | 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CRVdrftR05

The new only Enkies weight 5oz. less then the the VIII Enkies. 4x5oz=20oz=1.25 lbs.. It also say in the fine print don't compare to previous evolution generation.

Dec 15, 2005 | 03:00 AM

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11lbs... oh noes !!1 it'll lose to older evos now....
must be all that fake carbon fiber

And losing rotational mass means a lot more than overall weight i.e. the trunk
Who cares, it's like we're going to keep the stock rims anyhow...

Dec 15, 2005 | 03:19 AM

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I wasn't saying the weight has a negitive effect, was just saying its there. Yes, losing rotational mass does mean alot.

Dec 15, 2005 | 03:57 AM

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NASCAR Tech boys quoted "15hp to overcome every 100lbs"... not sure what their math or reasoning is...

they are talkin about pushing a brick around a toilet bowl at wot

Dec 15, 2005 | 04:36 AM

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The 05 above have no intercooler sprayer....

Dec 15, 2005 | 09:17 AM

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The 05 above have no intercooler sprayer....

and the IX's do?

Dec 15, 2005 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Evo_Kid

I just got the brocheure for the IX and I notice two little things......

1. The EVO IX GSR(base) gained 11lbs. IX GSR - 3274 / VIII GSR - 3263

2. The boost changed a little. Exact boost - 20.16 @3500rpm (WOT)/16.10 @6500rpm (WOT)

Does anyone know why it gained 11lbs.????

LOL... YOur welcome (regarding the brochure...hehhehhehe)! I told you I would get you one!

Dec 15, 2005 | 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GPTourer

All '05's got the aluminum crash bars. No change to '06.
The '05 RS trunk is described as "thin body sheet metal" but not specifically aluminum in my product guide. No change to '06.
The '06 GSR Enkeis are supposed to weigh less then the '03-'05s but I don't know by how much.

You are right on the money David... let me see if our techs know the weight difference!

Dec 15, 2005 | 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CRVdrftR05

According to the EIX brochure the new Enkeis shaved off 1.32 lbs. That's each rite? New hollowed cams -2.2lbs. Mg Valv Cover -3 lbs. The Al roof and fenders should be the same as last year.

03-05 evos have hollow cams and Mg Valve covers too. These aren't new to the IX. How do you people not know what your cars have? I don't understand.

Dec 15, 2005 | 12:36 PM

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03-05 evos have hollow cams and Mg Valve covers too. These aren't new to the IX.

Exactly. I noticed people saying that earlier and forgot to mention it.

Dec 15, 2005 | 01:44 PM

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Posting a link for the page....

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Dec 15, 2005 | 02:08 PM

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Is this weight for the IX MR?, have anybody notice that the w/sunroof weight is lower than the what's on the press release?

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Dec 15, 2005 | 02:41 PM

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LOL... YOur welcome (regarding the brochure...hehhehhehe)! I told you I would get you one!

Yeah, Thanks Mark, but I don't think I'll be able to get a IX (from you or anyone). I will probably just wait for the X, hopefully it looks great. I think it will look good, I think it either look better then prototype pics or that style will grow on people because the car will be strait dope.