Lancer Evolution X News, Info, Pics, etc... | [ALL THREADS MERGED]
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More pics here http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mitsubishi-prototype-x/
Sorry if repost, but I haven't seen these pics yet while scanning through the evo X threads. Anyways I can definately digg the new 10 in both the looks and powertrain department. BTW, the story in autoblog.com states that there will be a 5 speed manual transmission, so all you haters of the sequential tranny can stop crying now
Sorry if repost, but I haven't seen these pics yet while scanning through the evo X threads. Anyways I can definately digg the new 10 in both the looks and powertrain department. BTW, the story in autoblog.com states that there will be a 5 speed manual transmission, so all you haters of the sequential tranny can stop crying now
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I'm not feeling the steering wheel either. Its too bulbous in the middle, not business-like enough.
When it comes to looks, Evo X > Evo IX and VIII.
The Evo X looks sooo ****in raw, mean, grimey... just brute status. The lines of the X look way better, sharper and cleaner. I don't know about performance, besides the advertise 300+ hp and 300+ trq but the interior is waaaaay step up upgrade and im positive the 4B11 will do wonders w/ bolt ons. This is it, if there is any Evo to get, it's the X. I just can't see myself getting a IX than be at a light and see a X pull up next to me, ill be like "damn, I should have waited...
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The Evo X looks sooo ****in raw, mean, grimey... just brute status. The lines of the X look way better, sharper and cleaner. I don't know about performance, besides the advertise 300+ hp and 300+ trq but the interior is waaaaay step up upgrade and im positive the 4B11 will do wonders w/ bolt ons. This is it, if there is any Evo to get, it's the X. I just can't see myself getting a IX than be at a light and see a X pull up next to me, ill be like "damn, I should have waited...
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That thing does look bad a$$ but it's not quite my style. I'm very anxious to see what kind of performance people can get out of them. I couldn't stand the auto trans but I love the wheels and brake rotors. Seats look a little tacky with all the blocks. Should be interesting to test drive when they hit the showrooms.
Wow... The more I see of the Proto X, the more I like it. Whether to buy or not...it's much too soon to say. Gotta have details like price and specs, and at least a test drive of the tranny. Of course it'll be years before we have a handle on reliability and modifiability. Early adopters are going to have to take a little risk.
The looks inside and out are great--honestly, much improved over the VIII and IX, in my opinion. Climate control and cruise control will be nice. I miss those from my STi. Hopefully there'll be an RS edition without all the luxury features and with a manual tranny. That will be the model that appeals to "traditional" Evo fans.
But if an upscale-but-not-too-pricey Evo X means more sales for
, that will be good news for all Evo fans.
As for the Proto X looking too much like the base Lancer... I disagree. There's obviously a strong resemblance, but the wing, hood, and fenders are quite different.
I really like how the new design is dramatically different than the VIII/IX, but it still says "Evo".
The looks inside and out are great--honestly, much improved over the VIII and IX, in my opinion. Climate control and cruise control will be nice. I miss those from my STi. Hopefully there'll be an RS edition without all the luxury features and with a manual tranny. That will be the model that appeals to "traditional" Evo fans.
But if an upscale-but-not-too-pricey Evo X means more sales for
, that will be good news for all Evo fans.As for the Proto X looking too much like the base Lancer... I disagree. There's obviously a strong resemblance, but the wing, hood, and fenders are quite different.
I really like how the new design is dramatically different than the VIII/IX, but it still says "Evo".
I kinda like this "closer to production" version of the EVO X, still would'nt trade my 9 MR, but I do like the X.
Why are people freaking out over an alluminum engine block? If Mitsubishi does it right and designed a "closed deck" block - there will be no problems. The problem with alluminum blocks with "open decks" (Honda B-series) or "semi-open decks" (Subaru STi) is that the top of the cylinder walls are not supported and "flex" under high horsepower and boost levels. I used to build small block Chevys for 14 years before I got my first import and trust me, alluminum blocks can take a beating. I have had the pleasure of building many alluminum block 350's. The blocks were closed deck just as a cast iron 350 block is with hardened steel cylinder sleeves. The good thing about the alluminum blocks is that if a cylinder is damaged - one can simply press out the damaged sleeve and replace it as long as the damage was not so severe as to crack the block itself. Alluminum blocks are very strong if designed correctly not to mention the weight savings. On a 350 Chevy, the weight saving is substantial when going with an alluminum block, heads, intake, and water pump as compared to their cast iron counterparts. Hopefully this new block is designed correctly, if it is - I see no problems and if it is not we may experience the same downfalls as the Honda and STi owners do on stock blocks without strengthing modifications. Just don't freak out - yet, let's see how this new alluminum block is designed first.
....also, has anyone considered that with the S-AYC that maybe upgrading the suspension may not be as much of a concern as it is with the current EVO platform. Also, having more power from the engine may satisfy most people. Imagine what will happen when meth injection, turboback exhaust, intercooler piping, and custom tunes from experts like John at Jestr come out for the X - interesting.
Why are people freaking out over an alluminum engine block? If Mitsubishi does it right and designed a "closed deck" block - there will be no problems. The problem with alluminum blocks with "open decks" (Honda B-series) or "semi-open decks" (Subaru STi) is that the top of the cylinder walls are not supported and "flex" under high horsepower and boost levels. I used to build small block Chevys for 14 years before I got my first import and trust me, alluminum blocks can take a beating. I have had the pleasure of building many alluminum block 350's. The blocks were closed deck just as a cast iron 350 block is with hardened steel cylinder sleeves. The good thing about the alluminum blocks is that if a cylinder is damaged - one can simply press out the damaged sleeve and replace it as long as the damage was not so severe as to crack the block itself. Alluminum blocks are very strong if designed correctly not to mention the weight savings. On a 350 Chevy, the weight saving is substantial when going with an alluminum block, heads, intake, and water pump as compared to their cast iron counterparts. Hopefully this new block is designed correctly, if it is - I see no problems and if it is not we may experience the same downfalls as the Honda and STi owners do on stock blocks without strengthing modifications. Just don't freak out - yet, let's see how this new alluminum block is designed first.
....also, has anyone considered that with the S-AYC that maybe upgrading the suspension may not be as much of a concern as it is with the current EVO platform. Also, having more power from the engine may satisfy most people. Imagine what will happen when meth injection, turboback exhaust, intercooler piping, and custom tunes from experts like John at Jestr come out for the X - interesting.
Last edited by Hannibal Smith; Jan 9, 2007 at 08:12 PM.
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I think Im gonna rush out and get a IX MR soon....the car looks OKAY but the front looks like if someone forgot to finish it so they slapped some **** on there and said "there you go" not feeling it though.
