Hey, im new to evos and finally looking hard to buy one. Im just confused with all the different types. Im looking for an 8 but whats the difference between the 03-05 and rs and gsr. Thanks

 

You have a lot of reading to do...

 

like valvetap said, there are many different things between RS and GSR versions, but the main difference IMO is the weight reduction done to RS version.

 

This again?

2003
VIII - 271 hp, 273 lb.-ft, HIDs, viscous center LSD, mechanical rear LSD

2004
VIII - same as 2003
RS - no HIDs, no power accessories, no radio, no wing, no center console, no ABS, black unpainted mirrors and door handles, but adds front helical LSD, aluminum roof and triple gauge pack

2005
VIII - 276 hp, 286 lb.-ft, adds front helical LSD and ACD, but no more HIDs
RS - same as VIII but lacking the same stuff that the 2004 RS lacked and including the stuff it added
SSL - same as VIII but adds HIDs, sunroof, leather and 315W audio system
MR - same as VIII but adds 6-speed transmission, triple gauge pack, aluminum roof, zero-lift kit, forged BBS wheels, Bilstein shocks, HIDs

2006
IX - same as 2005 VIII but with MIVEC, now rated at 286 hp and 289 lb.-ft, different front bumper, smoked headlights, smoke taillights, hollow carbon fiber wing, different interior (leather/alcantara fabric), aluminum pedals
RS - same as IX but lacking the same stuff that the 2005 RS lacked and including the stuff it added; no aluminum pedals
SSL - same as IX but adds HIDs, sunroof, leather and 315W audio system
SE - same as IX but adds HIDs, deeper front lip, aluminum roof, red interior stitching, forged BBS wheels in diamond black finish (introduced mid-year)
MR - same as IX but adds the same stuff that the 2005 MR added
MR SE (referred to as such, though officially just called the MR with the Appearance Package) - same as MR but adds deeper front lip, red interior stitching and diamond black finish for its standard BBS wheels (introduced mid-year)

 

he summed it up perfectly for you..also read ALOT on evom's forums. this is were i learned everything about evos. and www.ccdsm.net is were i learned everything about dsm's. also when u do get an evo or any car, its all trial and error. if it doesnt work the first time, try again another way until it is right. but these cars r a blast and r alot of fun to work on. good luck, you can pm me anytime if u have any questions

Dan F

 

thanks alot guys

 

no problem..