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Old Feb 11, 2009, 07:31 PM
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well worth it unless you like the rock chip look your car will get without it.
Old Feb 11, 2009, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by trexxx8739
well worth it unless you like the rock chip look your car will get without it.
I think getting a nice set of mudflaps and being cautious will help just as much.
Old Feb 12, 2009, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Methodical4u
I think getting a nice set of mudflaps and being cautious will help just as much.
I'll take some pictures of my car with factory installed mudflaps and you might rethink that.
Old Feb 12, 2009, 07:18 AM
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Like people have mentioned it's probably a good thing to stay away from the aero kit if you're agressively lowering your car. You sacrifice a bit of clearance with it. Had I decided from the get-go to lower the car, I would've gone non-aero. Car still looks good with a drop and aero kit, but I don't want the headaches of watching everywhere I go.
Old Feb 12, 2009, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Patrick Mok
The aerodynamics wing might not be the design in style, nevertheless, the engineering behind the shape works nicely. The new airflow from around the C pillars to the wing's inner edges channels seemingly so fine that I had an headache thinking about it.
The wing comes with the SSS package, not the aero kit
Old Feb 12, 2009, 08:54 AM
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I love my aero kit but yeah it has gotten quite scratched from people thinkin the side skirts are steps/running boards and using it to kick snow and dirt off their feet. But I definitely like the looks of it over without.
Old Feb 12, 2009, 10:11 AM
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Out of curiosity, how much more does all the extra body work weigh... anyone know? 20-30 Lbs more than a car without it?
Old Feb 12, 2009, 12:04 PM
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I was back and forth in deciding whether to get it or not. When I did purchase it I'm very glad I did and would have regretted not getting it. The fitment is fine as well, I haven't had any issues and there haven't been any rock chips either. Overall I def recommend it unless you hate the look. Personally I think it gives it a slightly more aggressive look
Old Feb 12, 2009, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Grendelrt
I love my aero kit, I didnt want it at first, now I cant imagine the car without it.
+1, went into the dealership not wanting it, came out loving it.
Old Feb 12, 2009, 01:45 PM
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Initially I was torn, but after having owned the car and driven through the winter, there is no way I would have been happy with the rear quarter panels being all banged up from rocks. Possibly getting that 3M clear bra meterial and covering it over a large area may help but I like the more aggressive stance the car has now. I did enter a frost heaved parking lot straight on and tore off the rubber piece on the front clip, luckily I was able to re-attach it, you just have to be more aware of where you are driving once the car is lowered.
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Not a fan of the aero package. IMO it looks getto, outdated, slapped on, and in general just takes away from the good looks of the Evo X.

Waste of $2000 if you ask me.

The two grand I saved not buying the "Racer Boy" package just went to Perrin performance parts instead...can you say 14% discount (10% off on the AccessPort):

1) Perrin adjustable rear sway bar

2) Perrin cat-back exhaust (polished)

3) AccessPort with Perrin Stage 1 tune

All this AND about $500 left over for more goodies!


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Old Feb 12, 2009, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ice1874193
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I can't image my car with out it. I feel like with out it, the car lacks some aggression. The car also looks alot higher with out it as well.
Old Feb 12, 2009, 03:57 PM
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I love the Aero kit!, when u look at a X w/o it, it looks like a regular car ont the road, the kit make the X stand out more!!!!, cant be w/o it
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Here is the science behind the aero kit.

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...008/20e_08.pdf
Old Feb 13, 2009, 10:25 AM
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wasnt worth it for me...


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