ice1874193

Just read this article - I think they put 2500 in mods. They seem to update their blog every few days

http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...rack.html#more

As with all of our long term cars, both of our long term 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Xs, an MR and a modded GSR, were track tested. Follow the jump for the full results of both tests.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR

Acceleration

0-30: 2.2

0-45: 3.7

0-60: 5.7

0-60 (with 1 foot of rollout like on a dragstrip): 5.4

0-75 8.3

1/4 mile (ET / MPH): 14.0 @ 98.1

Comments: Only got 3 runs before Over Heating warning on trans turned off the fun. Slightly slower than other MRs we've tested.

Braking

60-0: 108 feet

30-0: 27 feet

Comments: Solid, Consistent feel even if distance extended.

Skid Pad

.91g

Slalom

69.9 mph

Tires: Yokohama Advan A13 245/40R18 93Y.

Weight: 3,658 lbs

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR

Acceleration

0-30: 1.7

0-45: 3.1

0-60: 4.4

0-60 (with 1-foot of rollout like on a dragstrip): 4.1

0-75: 6.5

1/4 mile (ET / MPH ) 12.8 @ 107.2

Comments: 6K RPM Rev limit combined with awkward e-throttle calibration make nailing the launch tough. Clutch feels up to the task. Awesome power.

Braking

60-0: 113 feet

30-0: 28 feet.

Comments: Solid, consistent pedal, but not the stopping distance we were hoping for.

Skid Pad

.93g

Slalom

70.3 mph

Tires: Yokohama Advan A13 245/40R18 93Y

Weight: 3,512 lbs

There you have it. What's your take? Is the GSR worth the sacrifice?

Mike Magrath, Vehicle Testing Assistant

Evo a Mula

iTrader: (10)

i go with what i got GSR baby

xXEvilMRxX

iTrader: (1)

Gsr

EvoX2NR

iTrader: (6)

looks like I made the right choice

btw.. anyone see the mods list for the GSR?

Robevo RS

iTrader: (16)

what is the mods on the GSR? Because the 12.8 is not that great , when only a tune the bone stock GSR runs under 12.4 sec. In good hands. I assume the test drivers at least qualify for that, or not?

ice1874193

check it out. they bought one for long term test drive and they post about the car every few days.

http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/V...cer-evoluti-1/

What We Bought
Sharing the same platform and most of the drivetrain bits of the Evo MR, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo GSR offers a lot of familiarity here, notably the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 and all-wheel drive with driver-adjustable center differential and active yaw control. But the MR's TC-SST transmission — Mitsubishi's dual-clutch automated manual — has been replaced by a simpler but stouter five-speed manual transmission. This GSR also shares the same split-spoke BBS wheels featured by the Evo MR, complete with the same Yokohama Advan A13C tires. We will, however, have to make do without Bluetooth, a navigation system and the MR's more elaborate acoustic insulation.

But once we start pumping up the power of this GSR's engine with aftermarket parts, there will be no talk about what might be missing from the GSR's list of factory equipment.

Mitsubishi was on board with our plan from the start. They're car guys over there, and they know the Evo is not only fast but also that there's more fast to be had. We wanted a stripper — no options, no packages, nothing to get in the way of the drive. Mitsubishi Moe (Mitsu's product communications manager) showed up a few weeks later with a 2008 Lancer Evolution X GSR in Octane Blue Pearl, but right away we knew this test wasn't going to go quite the way we had hoped.

Moe showed up with a car that had a lot of modifications already in place. Installed by AMS Performance, a tuning specialist in Chicago, the laundry list of equipment included: a front-mounted intercooler ($699); upper intercooler pipe ($295); cold air intake ($285); and an ECU reflash ($495) that optimizes the fuel, timing and ignition mapping while still maintaining the proper safety margin to keep our engine from exploding. To keep all eyes on us — including those of our friends who drive around in cars with big light bars on the roof — also included was a totally *****in' AMS turbo cat-back exhaust ($685). It's not raspy or whiny like some other aftermarket systems; it's just loud and we love it. (Well, some of us love it.)

All in all, our stripper GSR came with zero factory options but $2,495 worth of aftermarket goodies that put our power output somewhere around 370 horsepower. Clearly this will alter the straight-line performance of our newest Lancer, but nothing has been done to hone the already sharp handling. MR wheels are a small step, but the avenues available to Evo suspension tweaking are endless. Wheels? Tires? Coil-overs? We're still not sure, but trust us, there's more to come on all fronts.

Robevo RS

iTrader: (16)

^ yeah they got, the not too talented driver.
the GSR with
FMIC
IC piping
Intake
Cat-back
And ECU reflash..? i dont know maybe ecuteck. it is just show the pro level of the magazine .
Makes around 370 hp. I dont know maybe they didnt get a dynograph or they got mail in flash. But the car should be over 330 whp on dyno jet.

And they managed the 1/4mile 12.8 sec, awesome! From me is acceptable, / / but from the "test driver"....

In this case my wife as well can be a test driver.
What a joke.

ice1874193

0-60: 4.4

The 0-60 seems pretty quick - what are people running stock w/ a tune??

Robevo RS

iTrader: (16)

Just got back a couple of hours ago from having my bone stock EVO X tuned by the great Sean Ivey.
I would like to start off by saying Sean is and always has been professional while doing business with him.
Up until today i used to have a X but my Mitsu morphed into an EVO in about 3 hours.
Redline was bumped up to 8000 rpms, 2 step is set at 5900 rpms and boost is set at 25lbs tapering down.

Anyway onto the numbers.

Here is my baseline pulls:

1st: 270.25whp 279.41 ft. lbs.
2nd: 264.52whp 275.68 ft. lbs.

Heres where it was when it was all finished:

313.68 whp 317.65 ft. lbs.

BONE STOCK!!!!

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-iveytune.html

"Went back to the track tonight with less gas and a little more seat time.
Here is my best run of the night only could get 2 runs in.

Are you all ready for this:

60' 1.628
330 4.995
1/8 7.828
mph 86.55
1000 10.329
1/4 12.33
mph 110.47

This car is really starting to impress me with what i have been able to run with no mods other than my Ecutek tune that i got from the EVOMASTER Sean Ivey. All runs were full weight, 93oct., about 1/4 tank or less."

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/se...r-no-mods.html

gunzo

iTrader: (2)

Just curious if any MR owners ever tested their 0-60 timings and 1/4 timings ??

I did a 0-60 to test the launch capability of the MR and logged a full second faster than their test ?? on a STOCK car ??

Robevo RS

iTrader: (16)

after this report i do think they are very lame, big time.

sblvro

iTrader: (2)

FYI: I believe an "ivey tune" is considered a "mod." dealer reflash is not a "mod."

Robevo RS

iTrader: (16)

in the test the GSR got a reflash from AMS. ... read it.
so what is the difference mod wise between tuner vs tuner? both is a same level of modification.
BUT the test evo is NOT bone stock it has full ic set up , cat back exhaust and intake.

The other is bone stock.
We know AMS is a great company , so the test result is depend the driver, who is sucks big time.

spdracerut

iTrader: (2)

The drivers are not the issue, it's where they do the testing. Always crappy track conditions.

Robevo RS

iTrader: (16)

sounds good.
where they run it? they purposly pick the worst track available?
If you test a car on track, you pick a rainy day ?
But the regular guys, got the best track to run 1/4 mile?
Sorry just dont fit.