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Evolved Member
Joined: Jul 2003
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Originally Posted by slt
I though we had some active steering gizmo in our current Evo's. I'm not sure what it does. I'm more curious about this:
Does this just mean swaybars, or is there something cool that they are developing?
Does this just mean swaybars, or is there something cool that they are developing?
Evolving Member
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Originally Posted by lbcevo
I had paddle shifters in my 2002 SMG M3 and I miss it. This system will be better than the M3s. One great thing is you can shift as hard as you want, at redline with the gas floored, and the system slams you into the next gear in the blink of an eye, often chirping the tires in the M3 from 2nd-3rd at 60 MPH. Downshifts during hard driving are perfectly rev-matched for you as long as you don't lift the throttle, so no engine braking and unbalancing of the car through turns.
Also, we can shift the car as hard as we want and Mitsu will have to foot the bill if the tranny/clutch fails because it's their system controlling it. BMW replaced my driveshaft which cracked from hard 8000 rpm SMG shifts, no questions asked. It wasn't my fault, the tranny computer did it to it.
Also, we can shift the car as hard as we want and Mitsu will have to foot the bill if the tranny/clutch fails because it's their system controlling it. BMW replaced my driveshaft which cracked from hard 8000 rpm SMG shifts, no questions asked. It wasn't my fault, the tranny computer did it to it.
I can see the warranty issue being a valid point. I'm sure that Mitsu is thinking it will save them $$$ on replacement as the computer is less prone to mistakes if the system is well sorted.
Only thing is I get lazy and forget to shift if there is no clutch. So in normal driving I just waste lots of gas
I guess I could get use to it 
Oh well here's to Evolution 
I think it looks very promising. All except the damn dual exhaust. If the car is screaming "function," then adding the weight of a congested dual exhaust for the sake of looks is completely lame. 
Evolving Member
Joined: May 2003
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From: VA
Originally Posted by WhatNoise???
I think it looks very promising. All except the damn dual exhaust. If the car is screaming "function," then adding the weight of a congested dual exhaust for the sake of looks is completely lame.
did a great job.
Evolving Member
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
It doesn't look heavy to me. It actually looks pretty light with the racing seats and simple interior. I would love to see this car at 3000 lbs or less.
The rear seats remind me of the RX8... They look fantastic
The rear seats remind me of the RX8... They look fantastic
Originally Posted by bounce
Hey I did some quick chops of the X.... I say the Evo X will look pretty close to this latest car, but who knows? Here are the chops for your amusement.
I understand its a concept.....
I dont care for the rear lights but I'm sure the aftermarket would release a fix for that.
I cannot decide if I like it or not. When I first saw the eight I fell in love immediately but this time I am undecided. It might have to grow on me.
If the motor has mega ***** and room to enhance that....then I may be more interested.
I dont care for the rear lights but I'm sure the aftermarket would release a fix for that.
I cannot decide if I like it or not. When I first saw the eight I fell in love immediately but this time I am undecided. It might have to grow on me.
If the motor has mega ***** and room to enhance that....then I may be more interested.