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I bought a '14 vanilla Lancer last year. While taking it in for a blown tire, some salesman convinced me to go for the 2015 Evo GSR. After haggling for a week, it's finally made it into my garage.
Only pic for now, sorry it's so dark. I know it's stock, but damn if it isn't beautiful.
It's my first manual car (yeah, I know, terrible choice), but it's been a fun experience driving it back home from the dealership. Even stalled 4 times on a busy intersection.
No plates or insurance yet, gonna be down for it early morning tomorrow.
my GSR was my first manual car and the oem clutch lasted me 45k miles with track time....it was still fine but I warped my flywheel...the oem clutch is not bad as long as you know how to drive once you get used to it.....oh and congrats!!
My girlfriend has a lancer. Because of the similar layout, I ALWAYS stab for the clutch in her automatic when I first get in
Hell I get into our camry and have that problem. I hate driving automatics. After work I'll be driving and looking for extra gears as i drive a semi lol.
My evo was my first manuel car as well, drove it 3 hours from the dealer to my house, I had took some training in my buddies scion before tho lol clutch lasted till 45k miles until the new owner switched it out
I'm at 31k miles on the stock clutch with over 40 launches on it, mostly autocross 2-step launches. Still going strong, no slippage yet. Been about 50-60 wtq over stock the whole time.
@MR. EVO MR: Thanks! How much money is that about?
They let me take the car to practice since I'm only 5 blocks away from the dealer.
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@ogrenator: I'm thinking of sticking with the OEM until warranty expires, but it's definitely more fun than an auto/cvt.
Around how many miles does it start to feel like you needed to get it fixed/replaced? And thanks!
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@DeweyD: Yeah, it's definitely kinda awkward. The unexpected difference was that in the Lancer, almost every ride was smooth as herb butter (couple bumps here and there). In the Evo, I feel like every crack and pebble rides into me.
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@hydro334: My friend was stabbing for the clutch in my car every time I come close to stalling. I think I may adopt that habit too.
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@SoloSpeed101: Thanks! I think I may have a problem soon because all my family and friends drive automatic. And I move cars around for them a lot.
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@DeweyD: 31k is pretty substantial considering you're driving it more aggressive than I may be. That may change, it's a dd Evo til I break it in... or it breaks me!
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So far it seems I have a good while to learn about the car. I actually have no problems driving the car, it's off the line, uphill starts and reversing (into an inclinish driveway/garage) that stall my car. Gear shifting while driving feels natural and easy, despite my only experience being on a screen. Friend's advice of relying on sound to shift (instead of watching RPMs) is actually very helpful.
2nd and 3rd gear have a bit of bite to them. 2nd gear it's not so bad, but going to third feels harder than the rest. No problems with 4th or 5th. Is this normal? I've made sure the clutch was pressed all the way in for all shifts.
Is there any great guides or techniques for downshifting? I only ever downshift from 5 to 4, but anything past that, I just go neutral and rely on my brakes. Will I be gaining anything from learning it?
The basic concept of manual transmission is easy to grasp, it's just learning the clutch bite point, gas needed, stall rpm, lag etc. It's a muscle memory thing for the most part. Jumping into a different manual car than I am used to is always tricky the first few miles.
I will usually downshift through the gears while braking (heel-toe) if I am making a turn. If coming to a complete stop I just hit the brakes until the car gets near the RPM where I would need to put the clutch in. Then I just shift to neutral. Usually the car is going pretty slow by then.
Wait a second. Why does your 15 GSR have the BBS wheels, Recaro seats, and chrome trim??
Recaro seats stay on '15 Canadian Evos.
The BBS wheels came with the handling package ($3,000). From the Canadian Mitsubishi site:
Brembo® 2-piece front rotors
Bilstein® front and rear shock absorbers
Eibach® coil springs
18" x 8.5" BBS® forged alloy wheels
Large rear spoiler
Chrome trim came with the premium package ($2,000). From the Canadian Mitsubishi site:
Power glass sunroof with sunshade
Leather/sueded cloth RECARO® front seats
710-watt Rockford Fosgate® Punch® audio system with 9 speakers including 10” subwoofer
Black mesh grille with chrome accent
Auto-on and off Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with manual levelling
Chrome beltline accent
Floor centre console box with lid (x2)
Aluminum door scuff plate
Power door locks with fast-key entry, ignition system and panic alarm
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Apparently there were no more red Evos without options in all of western Canada. I did get an amazing deal for both packages.
Thinking if I wanna just Plastidip to black out the trim, badges and maybe the centre hood scoop. I'm not too happy that I have a trunk button. I'll probably buy a spare trunk for a full debadging job.
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@BlueBlurSTi: Thanks! I won't have the Lancer for long, my little brother is inheriting it. (Hesitantly, he prefers blue)
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@DeweyD: I've been trying some of your advice earlier today. Very helpful, thanks!
Last edited by RedChuckTaylors; May 13, 2015 at 07:08 PM.
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