On page 14, there is a pic of a button that's used for turning off the Active Steering Control (ASC) component of S-AWC - couldn't find any stability control button - doubt there'll be one. I find this interesting because I've read that the X test mule's steering felt too artificial. Good thing the driver can opt to turn it off.

... On closer inspection, that ASC on the button actually stands for Active Stability Control, not Active Steering Control.

 

That button is for the stability control. it says in english above the pic "ASC = Active Stability Control". awesome that you can turn it off. the Evo X will not have active steering, at least for now. too bad. was hoping it would. anybody know how BMW's active steering is? maybe they felt "if it ain't broke don't fix it"?

i wanna know why there's a AWC button on the dash when they have that AWC switch on the steering wheel?

 

Yeah, I just caught that myself. For confirmation, I looked on MMNA's website and looked at the PDF about S-AWC and SST - http://mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/evo/08/index.do ... ASC used to stand for Active Steering Control. This is great news that Mitsu. dropped that component because it didn't work in the test mule. Best to leave the Evo's steering alone, as it is of the best in the business.

Here's a superb article that compared the JDM Evo IXs to the X test mule: http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/fe...ion/index.html ... Check page two for the older version of S-AWC.

 

Yeah, the PDF reads: "S-AWC: The system now adds an ASC (Active Stability Control) feature to the ACD, AYC and Sport ABS components that have proven themselves in the Lancer Evolution series."

Google "Evo X Active Steering Control" and you get many hits. It was in the works, but it didn't work out. Again, good news, albeit old.

 

Yeah i didnt drive it yet but im going to state that claim lol

I don't know about revolutionizing though haha but it will probably be the best evo built.

 

I may not get a X for a while since I have a GTS, but I may get the rear wing off one, do you think it will fit on my GTS?

 

so anyone here drive a BMW with the active steering? if it's "revolutionary" technology, i'd love to see it come to fruition perhaps in later models. if it messes up the already great steering feel, then i'd rather not have it of course.

so anybody have any comments on BMW's active steering?

 

that thing is really starting to grow on me...

 

did i see mivec on the intake and exhaust..

 

Yes, the 4B11T has MIVEC on both cam shafts.

 

nice find

 

Quick summary:

Its a nice car.

 

I wish I could watch those two leaked Evo X vids right now.

 

mee toooo

 

Still no navigation system? I thought for sure with the X they would have added a few more creature comforts, especially with the additional weight.