I've been searching and can't seem to find an RS specific thread. I've had my 06 IX RS for almost a year now and I have some questions I haven't found answers to. Maybe others can to this thread with other RS discussion.

1. How rare are these? I've stumbled upon a few posts that say there were only 300 and others say 500. I cannot find any actual production numbers with any supporting evidence.

2. The lack of ABS. What brake pads would you recommend for the RS? I know certain brake pads would be better for AutoX/HPDEs since the RS doesn't have ABS.

3. What do they actually weigh? Everything I've found seems to really vary. I was the 2nd owner of my car, but the previous owner told me he found a certificate inside the car that said it weighed 3150 lbs. Unfortunately he misplaced it. Any truth to this?

Thanks,
Todd

 

My car with a half tank of fuel = 3060lbs w/o me on a corner-balance scale.

Mini-battery/TBE/Robi KW's + catalog of parts.

359 total IX in North America, assuming half/half red/white.

 

Thanks for the quick reply. Wow...that's light! Can you tell me where you got the production numbers?

 

Another WW IX RS owner here.

I had no idea the IX RS was so rare, 359 is much lower than I thought.

Regarding the 3060lbs actual weight, was that without spare/tire tools and trunk floor? Anything else taken out like floor mates?

 

yeah that IS light. I thought the GSR's were 3274lbs so ur talking 200lbs diff from the RS to the GSR?? Im sure you have done some weight reduction right?

 

Partially this: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...&highlight=358

My car (showroom floor) + mini-battery + half tank of fuel + KW/suspension bits + MR wheels/advans LESS SPARE/TOOLS/JACK/WATER FLUID.

ps. 358 :P. So roughly 179 in each color.

 

Looks like you can't get PMs.

 

 

Bumpity bump

 

Damn only 300+ No wonder they couldn't find me one when I was shopping around. I originally wanted the WW IX RS but I am very happy with my SE and wouldn't trade it up. I do love the RS though and 200+ lbs lighter means .2 in the quarter to me Keep ahold of these, they will be sought after one day.

 

 

I still can't find anything official from Mitsu on production numbers. I've been doing search after search without any luck.

 

RR IX RS here those production numbers do seem right.... they are the rarest evo to get ahold of.... and its funny, i had 2 to choose from

 

RR EVO 9 RS here ....GOTTA LOVE EM