you know what sucks about driving an EVO IX MR?

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Mar 3, 2006 | 07:59 AM

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djscoto

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I got an IX because I thought the extra stuff that came on the MR was unnecessary for the price. In other words, I like my IX.

Mar 3, 2006 | 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fugiwara

the USDM MR IX is really not a MR, it's just a GSR(w/ Bilstein, alumi roof, BBS wheel, 6 speed) in Japan now. there is no more MR in JAPAN. don't know why they still come out with MR edition.

Still an MR to me. It came to the US as an MR from Mitsubishi so in my book, it's still an MR. It even says it on my trunk and below my shifter

Mar 3, 2006 | 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy Madison

swift lowering springs will firm up the ride a bit. stock brakes are terrific...just need to get accustomed to using more force on the pedal...or you can go with aftermarket pads. AYC? have you ever driven an evo with AYC? if not, how do you know it's better?

after driving a IX MR, you actually miss driving a numb FWD boat with terminal understeer?? it sounds like an evo may not be your cup of tea...

HAHAH, well said. Except, id imagine any EVO with AYC would be better

Mar 3, 2006 | 09:27 AM

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zgodfathera

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Originally Posted by djscoto

I got an IX because I thought the extra stuff that came on the MR was unnecessary for the price. In other words, I like my IX.

^^^ get this guy outa here what does he think hes doin? thread killer j/k

This just won the "Best Thread Ever" award!

Mar 3, 2006 | 10:01 AM

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EvoBroMA

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Originally Posted by Blade_99SE

Perfect were 320 - 340 bhp stock, AYC, and 300 lbs lighter.

don't we have 315bhp stock?

Mar 3, 2006 | 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy Madison

You right the stock pads are good for the street. I haven't adjusted to all the pedal pressure required just yet. And no I haven't driven an EVO with AYC but what i saw on Top Gear FQ-400 vs the Lambo. The host driving the car looked like he was having alot of fun.

I really haven't had a chance to see what this car can do just yet. I kind of want to keep this car as close to stock as i can. So no lowering springs as of yet. Maybe I might buy a stock supension off another gsr or rs and have Koni rebuild the struts with double adjustibles.

Evo not being my cup of tea... I did an extensive search and research on a bunch of cars. From what I was looking for this car was the best match I could find for under 50k.

What i miss about my max is the love/hate relationship I had with the car. It was no ordinary max. It had a CAI and a Y-pipe. That doesn't sound like much but it added 20 hp to the wheels. For a grand total of 185 hp and 195 tq a far cry from a stock evos 235hp and 252 tq. I also ground control coil overs, Bridgestone S-02 tires and racing seats. Back in the cars STS autocrossing prime back in 2002. I would be dissapointed If I didn't have the quickest time for street tires.