I know it is impossible to convert any of the lancers that mitsubishi has produced into evolutions because of the chassis and frames. I havent studied the new lancers yet but am curious if it is possible to do a full conversion with a 2008 lancer to an evo x.

 

How can anybody have a real clue on this as the evo X isn't out for another 9mo? Give it some time. if anybody says they know, ..... then maybe they have a direct link to the almighty himself.

 

No, no, no. The VW DSG in manual mode will only upshift if you are well PAST redline to save the engine. It would not surprise me if the Mitsubishi version was programmed instead to simply bounce off of the rev limiter since it's a more sport-oriented car. It also downshifts for you, but only when you're coming to a stop. Again, the Evo could be programmed to hold whatever gear it's in and make the driver downshift manually before taking off.

I remember reading that the previous generation Porsche Turbo was faster with a slushbox for the same reason - the turbo(s) stay spooled between gears.

Again, with the durability concerns? C'mon, it's got a brand new engine! OMG, stay away!

There are 2 main improvements you get with a DSG over a slushbox. 1. No power loss due to torque converter - think of it as an automated manual transmission. 2. The version of DSG I had in my VW took away almost no control from the driver. It simply protected the car from damage. If you want to damage your car, get a manual, otherwise the DSG will give you full control when you want it, and faster speeds.

 

No way. Everyone drives Civics, 350zs, G35s, etc, all of which have astounding resale value.

 

I'm sure they'd turn with the wheel.

 

My guess is that the levers attached to the column need to be quite beefy to withstand the abuse; whereas, the ones on the back of the wheel are similar to buttons that are easy, cheap, and light weight in comparison.

I thought I'd hate having them on the wheel, and it was problematic at first, but eventually I got used to it to the point that I don't think I'd care.

 

I think this is more of a hypothetical discussion more than anything. If it WERE upgradable (with the exception of the extra chassis reinforcements), at minimum you'd be looking at drivetrain, engine, wiring harness/sensors, some interior parts, suspension. Basically if there's a chance of it even happening, you'd have to strip the car.

The real question is will the Lancer GSX be upgradeable to an Evo X?

 

anyone have any idea when they go on sale yet ?

 

may 2008 ishhh

I wanna see a white one.

 

Really? I thought they went on sale this summer

 

Hrm, although I like the advances (specifically the dry clutch) in this new DSG:

http://www.gizmag.com/go/7321/

I'm worried about the hp/torque limits. Isn't the Evo X also going to be a transverse setup?

 

I forget where I read it, but it's thought that the EVO X will be released 1st Quarter 2008 (February) as a short run 2008 model, with production continuing into the 2009 model year in the 2rd Quarter. Essentially the 2008 and 2009 EVOs will be the exact same car.

 

dual exhaust brobably weights 100lb

 

will be out in Japan late 3rd or 4th quarter this yr and 1st quarter in NA. is what mitsu was pushing for not sure if that change since january.

 

Not likely. The split for the duals probably occurs behind the rear axel. So by going to a single exhaust, you'd only be saving the weight of one muffler and about a foot or so of pipe. Yeah, that's some good weight to shave, but it's not 100lbs. Probably 20-30 at most.

I still think, however, that weight-reduction parts will be big for the EVO X. Even if it's not that much heavier than the 9, that 3500lb figure is now engrained in the psyche of the enthusiast crowd. (Just wait, even if the X comes in at 3200lbs, people will still quote 3500.) So that, coupled with the high sides and heftier look will lead people to believe it's a fatty and they'll want to put it on a diet.