Evolution MR - Mitsubishi Racing [MERGED]
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How do you register though? I can't read gabloogalese, japanese or chinese or whatever it is in. Is there an English setup or version of the site?
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It looks like Auto Express got to take the MR for a spin. Notice that they say the new Bilstein dampers gave a much more civilised ride! 
Vendors should take note and stock up on the dampers once they're available.
Also, I've come across some other features of the MR that haven't been mentioned before. This includes Aluminium Diff Casings and Aluminium Door Bars.
Vendors should take note and stock up on the dampers once they're available.
Mitsubishi Evo VIII MR
The most macho Mitsubishi ever has gone all soft! As with its predecessors, the Lancer Evo VIII has always been a razor-sharp, hard-edged beast that could shake your fillings loose on the wrong road.
It has taken Mitsubishi 10 years and eight generations of the Evo to temper this extreme machine's road manners, and the new Evo VIII MR (the initials stand for Mitsubishi Racing) proves the etiquette lessons have paid off.
Auto Express was the first British magazine to get behind the wheel to bring you this exclusive verdict on the newcomer. From the outside, the MR is virtually identical to the current Evo VIII, apart from a revised front spoiler and a set of lightweight BBS wheels.
Underneath that butch-looking body, however, the car has been modified to such an extent that it could almost be called the Evo IX! Engineers have given the Mitsubishi more torque, with rev-ised turbine and camshaft geometry increasing it from 392 to 400Nm at 3,500rpm. Maximum power output is 276bhp, which is slightly less than the UK-only FQ-300 and 330 models.
Other changes include fitting an aluminium roof and lighter BBS alloys, which together reduce the car's weight by more than 20kg and lower its centre of gravity. But by far the most significant revision is the use of Bilstein dampers on all four corners. This gives a far more civilised ride, without harming the Evo's legendary handling.
To further improve cornering, Mitsubishi has modified the 4WD system, active differential and yaw control to deliver even better grip. The result is a car that's massively impressive on a race track and, unlike other Evos, is just as much fun to drive to work. Peter Lyon
First Opinion
The MR is not only £2,000 cheaper than the FQ-300, it's also much nicer to drive. Handling is as awesome as ever and the power delivery as exhilarating, but the newcomer adds ride comfort to the mix. Suspension changes make the Evo easier to live with, and the lower price means it's even more attractive.
At a Glance
* On sale early 2004
* Power upgrades will be offered to British customers
The most macho Mitsubishi ever has gone all soft! As with its predecessors, the Lancer Evo VIII has always been a razor-sharp, hard-edged beast that could shake your fillings loose on the wrong road.
It has taken Mitsubishi 10 years and eight generations of the Evo to temper this extreme machine's road manners, and the new Evo VIII MR (the initials stand for Mitsubishi Racing) proves the etiquette lessons have paid off.
Auto Express was the first British magazine to get behind the wheel to bring you this exclusive verdict on the newcomer. From the outside, the MR is virtually identical to the current Evo VIII, apart from a revised front spoiler and a set of lightweight BBS wheels.
Underneath that butch-looking body, however, the car has been modified to such an extent that it could almost be called the Evo IX! Engineers have given the Mitsubishi more torque, with rev-ised turbine and camshaft geometry increasing it from 392 to 400Nm at 3,500rpm. Maximum power output is 276bhp, which is slightly less than the UK-only FQ-300 and 330 models.
Other changes include fitting an aluminium roof and lighter BBS alloys, which together reduce the car's weight by more than 20kg and lower its centre of gravity. But by far the most significant revision is the use of Bilstein dampers on all four corners. This gives a far more civilised ride, without harming the Evo's legendary handling.
To further improve cornering, Mitsubishi has modified the 4WD system, active differential and yaw control to deliver even better grip. The result is a car that's massively impressive on a race track and, unlike other Evos, is just as much fun to drive to work. Peter Lyon
First Opinion
The MR is not only £2,000 cheaper than the FQ-300, it's also much nicer to drive. Handling is as awesome as ever and the power delivery as exhilarating, but the newcomer adds ride comfort to the mix. Suspension changes make the Evo easier to live with, and the lower price means it's even more attractive.
At a Glance
* On sale early 2004
* Power upgrades will be offered to British customers
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It seems that everything has to be explained very slowly to the RS-hatin' folk.
So I'll try to use small words.
Think of the MR as an Evo 8.5...there will be a GSR and RS version.
When you are whipped into your RS-hatin frenzy by the fact that your car weighs 88lb more than the RS, try counting to 10 nice and slow...and take a couple deep breaths. Then head over to the Show and Shine board for some new decals for your cushy cruiser...maybe some Dubs while your at it. You guys are more jealous than Lancer OZ Rally owners!!!
(Sorry -I've become an 'RS hatin hater')
So I'll try to use small words.
Think of the MR as an Evo 8.5...there will be a GSR and RS version.
When you are whipped into your RS-hatin frenzy by the fact that your car weighs 88lb more than the RS, try counting to 10 nice and slow...and take a couple deep breaths. Then head over to the Show and Shine board for some new decals for your cushy cruiser...maybe some Dubs while your at it. You guys are more jealous than Lancer OZ Rally owners!!!
(Sorry -I've become an 'RS hatin hater')
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Theres so much hate for the RS here 
, I just don't understand it.
Any version of the evo is good and I can't wait for the MR to come out.
MR RS is still the pick for me though.
When is the realease date for the MR?
, I just don't understand it.Any version of the evo is good and I can't wait for the MR to come out.
MR RS is still the pick for me though.
When is the realease date for the MR?
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Originally posted by M3lachsilber
All I know is that 88lbs and a couple grand in price is pathetic for a car that drops just about every feature from the regular model in an attempt to "save weight". The only people buying the RS for a proper reason are race teams who legitimately don't need all those other features and would be tearing it all out anyway for reasons beyond simply saving 150lbs which can be done by running less gas in the tank, taking out the spare tire/jack/rear seats/etc, using a smaller battery, and/or putting in a thinner driver.
I'd rather have an MR with upgraded suspension, unique color, slightly more performance, a little weight savings and better center of gravity through aluminum roof and lightweight wheels, and SAYC and the ACD.
In other words a TON of ADDITIONS and IMPROVEMENTS and STILL saving a little weight too, instead of SUBTRACTING pratically everything except the engine, trans, and frame to "save weight".
There, I think that's a quality anti-RS post for you to pick apart so you stop bothering other posts in this thread. Have at it!
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The thing is that it seems only the US RS is the one that looses 88lbs.
The difference between the jap GSR and jap RS is between 132-200lbs.
But I can understand what you're saying though about how you want more features, but remember, with more features comes more problems.
And I could probably guess that if the US evo came with AYC there would a few people complaing about how you have to change the oil in it every 4500miles and that it broke because you've been racing with it too hard (something the regular LSD doesn't have a problem with).
Also there are people out there who want more features and people who don't care about full electrics. Which is why mitsi make far more GSR's and RS2's than RS's, probably an 80%-20% ratio.
EDIT: Personally if I had the choice between a US GSR or an US RS, I would probably pick the GSR.
But if I had the choice between a Jap GSR and Jap RS, I would pick the RS (mainly because of no AYC and ABS).
The reason you arn't saving that much in your RS is because you arn't ditching the AYC, because the AYC diff weighs a lot more than a regular LSD.
The difference between the jap GSR and jap RS is between 132-200lbs.
But I can understand what you're saying though about how you want more features, but remember, with more features comes more problems.
And I could probably guess that if the US evo came with AYC there would a few people complaing about how you have to change the oil in it every 4500miles and that it broke because you've been racing with it too hard (something the regular LSD doesn't have a problem with).
Also there are people out there who want more features and people who don't care about full electrics. Which is why mitsi make far more GSR's and RS2's than RS's, probably an 80%-20% ratio.
EDIT: Personally if I had the choice between a US GSR or an US RS, I would probably pick the GSR.
But if I had the choice between a Jap GSR and Jap RS, I would pick the RS (mainly because of no AYC and ABS).
The reason you arn't saving that much in your RS is because you arn't ditching the AYC, because the AYC diff weighs a lot more than a regular LSD.
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Sorry for the crazy response guys...all this negativity about the RS lately has me seeing red!
Anyway, the point is that saying that the MR puts the RS to shame doesn't make any sense. It's like saying the GSR puts the Evo 4 to shame. The MR is the next generation (or half generation). RS is a trim level.
The RS and RSII models strip features that are non-essential to reduce weight. No one is asking you to like it... Don't buy it!
But of course we all want more power...lighter wheels...bilsteins...Duh. So when the MR is offered in the US market let's hope we also get the RS trim here
Sorry to hijack your thread.
Anyway, the point is that saying that the MR puts the RS to shame doesn't make any sense. It's like saying the GSR puts the Evo 4 to shame. The MR is the next generation (or half generation). RS is a trim level.
The RS and RSII models strip features that are non-essential to reduce weight. No one is asking you to like it... Don't buy it!
But of course we all want more power...lighter wheels...bilsteins...Duh. So when the MR is offered in the US market let's hope we also get the RS trim here
Sorry to hijack your thread.
Last edited by u00mem9; Dec 26, 2003 at 06:03 PM.
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Yeh, i've derailed this thread enough as it is aswell.
It's just that I get all flustered when people say that the RS is a stupid idea when its not, it's for people who are just solely focused on performance and want the lightest car they can get with no driver aids (which is what I want and why I drive an RS).
Yes even the MR GSR will be good with all the weight reduction and better shocks, its just that the RS model will be even better than the GSR (well, when you're racing it that is, not at general comfort).
It's just that I get all flustered when people say that the RS is a stupid idea when its not, it's for people who are just solely focused on performance and want the lightest car they can get with no driver aids (which is what I want and why I drive an RS).
Yes even the MR GSR will be good with all the weight reduction and better shocks, its just that the RS model will be even better than the GSR (well, when you're racing it that is, not at general comfort).
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Originally posted by u00mem9
Anyway, the point is that saying that the MR puts the RS to shame doesn't make any sense. It's like saying the GSR puts the Evo 4 to shame. The MR is the next generation (or half generation). RS is a trim level.
Anyway, the point is that saying that the MR puts the RS to shame doesn't make any sense. It's like saying the GSR puts the Evo 4 to shame. The MR is the next generation (or half generation). RS is a trim level.
But of course we all want more power...lighter wheels...bilsteins...Duh. So when the MR is offered in the US market let's hope we also get the RS trim here
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