Can someone itemize the differences between the base, MR and RS editions of the EVOs?

What EXACTLY is different, changed or visually obvious?

RallyDSM

 

6 speed, shocks, HID, VG, Stereo,Power windows and mirrors, ABS. between mr -rs..

 

ya dude this has never beed talked about before... newb section if at all for this post

 

MR - aluminum roof, vortex generator, 6spd, bilstein suspension, gauges (all other trims are optional gauges), upgraded pedals, MR badging, bbs wheels

RS - aluminum roof, 5spd, standard suspension, no wing, no power windows, no ac, no radio, gauges optional, rubber pedals, no abs, enkei wheels, black door handles, black mirrors, manual mirrors

standard evo - sheet metal roof, gauges optional, 5spd, rubber pedals, no vortex generator, standard suspension, enkei wheels

 

rs- light weight for track. no abs, no power windows, no wing. comes in red or white only. alum roof.
evo- same wheels as the rs, with wing, ac, sterio, abs, all the normal stuff
mr- vortex gen, bbs wheels, bilstien shocks, everthing else good from the other ones, 6 speed

 

Just don't waste your money on an MR unless you just want an MR specifically. You can save the 4-5 K that you would normally pay and put it into modifying the engine, suspension & brakes and have a real beast of a car.

 

only cool people drive rs's.

 

You forgot the standard HID lights on the MR as well as the fog lights. Also and as a info note the MR and RS don't get the moonroof even as an option.

Carlos

 

So chassis wise, they are exactly the same then? Just differences in the weight effecting options, trim, cosmetics, etc.

That's good to know.

What, if any, is the VIN difference?

RallyDSM

 

Even cooler people drive the SE

 

no , one newbie called me a ricer already... so i'm not cool.

 

Some cool people do this:





RallyDSM

 

uhh... do u mean USDM, EUDM, JDM, or AUDM markets? the differences are rather extensive. maybe u need to go buy this:

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-Lan.../dp/1845840550

 

Sorry... I meant the US Spec models. I should have clarified that.

Thanks for the link... I will be picking that one up

RallyDSM

 

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODEL YEARS:
'03 AND '04 models- 271hp 273tq

* Intercooler sprayer
RS model available in '04 (Front LSD, aluminum roof, no ABS, no power features)


'05 models - 276hp 286tq

* Active Center Differential (ACD) on all models
Front LSD on all models
Intercooler sprayer no longer available
10.5 hotside on turbocharger
MR model now available (aluminum roof, Bilstein Shocks, 17.74lb BBS charcoal grey multispoke rims, 6spd trans, vortex generators)
RS still available
Sun, Sound, Leather (SSL) model of base VIII available (subwoofer, power sunroof, leather seats, HIDs)
No HIDs on base VIII


'06 models - 286hp 289tq

* ACD still available
MIVEC has been added (variable valve timing)
Lighter Valve Cover
Added larger compressor housing to same 16g turbo from 05
Revised coolant passages in the head allowing for more boost/timing on pump gas
Last model year to use the 4g63 engine
SE models available as late year 06s (known as Evo 9.5s)
Hollow camshafts