Its nice...just not aggresive-looking as i thought.

 

I respect everyones opinion as i expect other's to respect mine

What i think i was trying to say with my comparison is that the X are looking to civil(not a bad design), loosing a little bit of this unique EVO-look, and again, to close to Volvo S40 in the front, to close

 

I like my front end design that I did with Carbon Fiber Vinyl...

 

Draco, i agree with your visual assesments. To me, the evo VIII/IX was always a purpose built car whose aggressive looks come not from the actual body panels, but our mental perception of the vehicle knowing the potential that lies underneath. I always thought that to those non-car enthusists who are not aware of what an Evo can do just thought it looks like a regular commuter car with a wing. In a way, that is part of the appeal. The Evo X, to me, finally looks the part of an aggresive, drivers oriented car given the styling ques that Draco mentions above.

Also, on a side note, I actually have a masters degree in fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, but have chosen not to chime in on the 'brick' argument above as, without even seeing the new car in person and taking some comparison measurements with an VIII/IX, any response would be just as speculative.

 

X flows much better and looks like a proportional car. The IX is boxy with a mix of aggressive and tame parts. I would be confused if the evo's visual progression went from the X's appearance to the IX's, but from IX to X it seems like an improvement. That's purely subjective, and I definitely would drool at both to be honest.

 

once again, i never said my initial statement was any kindof an educated input. I was more refering to simply saying what a damn retarded comment someone else made was. True that the VGs were added to the evos later on to suppliment its initial design. however, small improvements will always be made. I was referencing more to the front flat face of the car, which squared away more rather than being curved shape that the 8s and 9s have.

As far as your point on the F117s, it is true that they fly. But they are built with a purpose, then it needed to fly, furthermore, working off of traditional aerodymanics and plane designs, the 117s would never have worked, it wasn't until new technology was utilized that allowed the 117 to fly properly. However, i don't think mits has found new ways to cut through the air with low drag co. materials and still keep the car under 40,000. YET. And the F117s fly, but they definately don't fly well in comparison to other jet propelled planes of equal size.

and since mits is clearly moving away from its rally evo heritage with this car, and producting it to fit better into the mainstream market and attract more consumers, like you stated about reviews an such, i would have expected it to be much more free flowing. Especially since its main purpose isn't to win rallys but to cruise down highways insteda. It seems as if Mits picked up on subaru's iconic robust look while the subys have fallen off to smoother lines softer curves.

provided the flat face of the evo x has a purpose to provide max surface area for the rad and ic, it could have done so without putting the smoother advancements mits has made with the 7,8,9s.

though i am interested to see under the hood how they dealt with guiding the air that the top portion of the nose will scoop up. I can see the vents on the hood, but the nose opening looks like it will take in much more air than the hood can vent out.

and as for you, I have one in engineering. and you? I never said i knew everything there is to know about aero. just stated an observation. maybe you should spend less time calling me out for something and maybe give some good input like Draco and the other guys. This isn't middle school, if you disagree with something then state your opinions, trying to bring down other people without giving any of your own input just makes you look childish.

 

the evo 8 and 9s are beautiful cars, imo. There's something about the outdated econobox look with the wing and hood vent....and the fact that there's a monster underneath that hood, it's just really cool I guess. I don't think there's one single design flaw on the evo 9, (exterior-wise)

with that said, the evo x has grown on me. It really has. And after the photoshop jobs I just saw a couple of posts up, my interest has gone up a bit more.

 

all i have to say, plain and simple, for anyone who either totally doesnt like or has some specific gripes with how the new evo looks, MARK MY WORDS, you gonna want one REALLLLLL BADDDD no more than 2-3 months after it goes on sale.

GUARANTEEEED !!!!

 

^^^ hahaha thats prob very true

 

More pictures :

On this website :

http://www.therallysite.com/index.ph...2343&Itemid=63

Sorry if it is a repost .

 

pics dont work!

 

The more I see the X the more I love it. I can't wait!

Observations:

These pics are of a LHD version. The passenger is holding on to the Chicken-Sh** handle on that turn.

The center portion of the grill has a grey bumper and chrome trim like the Production Pics. Maybe this is the USDM grill as evidenced by the differences in Lancer grills, or it might signify a different trimline than the flat black grill we've seen on some of the other Evos. I think we're going to have to wait until the Evo is actualy on sale to be sure, unless Mitsu brings both to the unveiling.

I'm still nervous about the rear bumper. All of the pictures so far have been of a thin rear bumper, wheras the USDM Lancer has a much thicker one. I'm praying we don't get a repeat of the 8 and 9 and ahve to go through the grey market for JDM bumpers to get that diffuser. Hopefully the switch from single exhaust to duals will neccessitate that the USDM gets the diffuser as well.

 

nice pics...didnt like it at first but its growing on me.

 

The biggest problem i have with the evo x is that there is really no big difference between the regular lancer, the back looks the same minus the wing and exhaust and same with the front, minus the intercooler. all ther other lancers have different head lights and tailights and the body is much more simple when you compare it to the VIII or IX,

 

it looks liek its ging the BMW/MERC/AUDI route. where the Ms, AMGs, and S/RSs look just like their non-high performance counterparts. I think it's trying to aim for a different crowd also, where the car is alot more calm and blends in better, at least to the rest of the lancer lineup