MR to RS Conversion
Aug 3, 2009, 09:42 PM
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MR to RS Conversion
I'm looking to add or should I say take away some of my car into a RS model. I want the anti-lock brakes but not the sound deadening. Exactly what sound proofing is missing from the RS (door card, floor, engine bay???)? I run in BSP autocross class so I can only remove what the factory RS has removed. Pictures would be great.
Aug 4, 2009, 06:40 AM
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I might do the windows, and locks in the future if I find a great deal on the parts but really right now I'm looking at the sound proofing. I just can't find out exactly what sound proofing is removed. All or Some?
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Aug 4, 2009, 01:06 PM
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Here are pics of my RS when I first got it:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2785661
Some things I noticed compared to other IX's:
-> No power side mirrors, doors locks, windows
-> No center elbow rest behind the cup holders, just an open storage area
-> No "suede" arm rests on the doors
-> No sunglass holder
-> No radio
-> No foglights
Probably some other things I'm forgetting.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2785661
Some things I noticed compared to other IX's:
-> No power side mirrors, doors locks, windows
-> No center elbow rest behind the cup holders, just an open storage area
-> No "suede" arm rests on the doors
-> No sunglass holder
-> No radio
-> No foglights
Probably some other things I'm forgetting.
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Aug 4, 2009, 01:12 PM
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Here are pics of my RS when I first got it:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2785661
Some things I noticed compared to other IX's:
-> No power side mirrors, doors locks, windows
-> No center elbow rest behind the cup holders, just an open storage area
-> No "suede" arm rests on the doors
-> No sunglass holder
-> No radio
-> No foglights
Probably some other things I'm forgetting.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2785661
Some things I noticed compared to other IX's:
-> No power side mirrors, doors locks, windows
-> No center elbow rest behind the cup holders, just an open storage area
-> No "suede" arm rests on the doors
-> No sunglass holder
-> No radio
-> No foglights
Probably some other things I'm forgetting.
Aug 4, 2009, 04:22 PM
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No I don't want to trade the 6 speed or the auto windows right now. I like the creature comforts but loud cars don't bother me. Thanks for the pictures. I now get to get everything out of my trunk.
. Does you RS's have soundproofing behind the motor on the firewall?
. Does you RS's have soundproofing behind the motor on the firewall?
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Aug 4, 2009, 07:40 PM
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I run BSP class in autocross. The rules for that class is I can mod my car to be like another model Evo. Example-I can take out the sound proofing like the RS model to save weight but I can't take out the rear seats to save weight because mitsubishi never produced a Evo without rear seats.
Aug 5, 2009, 12:06 AM
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you know how much weight the rear carpet will save?you might as well lose 2 pounds.Ill buy the carpet off you if you want to sell it.I bought mine with no trunk carpet.
