Importing the Evo VII
I just bought an LHD RS-II from Evolution Imports and have the spec sheet from Mitsubishi.
The RS-II can be loaded up with practically all of the GSR features except climate control. It has the manual AC instead.
Ti-turbo (bigger than the GSR I believe)
Recaro seats
Brembos
AYC
ACD
Sport ABS
It also has the “Low-slung suspension system” if anyone knows what that means.
Erik
The RS-II can be loaded up with practically all of the GSR features except climate control. It has the manual AC instead.
Ti-turbo (bigger than the GSR I believe)
Recaro seats
Brembos
AYC
ACD
Sport ABS
It also has the “Low-slung suspension system” if anyone knows what that means.
Erik
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Originally posted by skylancer
LHD Lancer Evolution GSR does exist, so does the Lancer Evolution VII GSR. They do have it in HK & China, althought cars in HK are RHD but in China their cars are LHD therefore you can see LHD & RHD in HK & China since 1997.
I think some of you might not believe, but don't worry, I have an article tuning the LHD Lancer Evolution VII GSR, so now I enclosed a few pics to show all of you, after the light tuning of this VII GSR it came out 360HP at the wheel.
Enjoy!
01
LHD Lancer Evolution GSR does exist, so does the Lancer Evolution VII GSR. They do have it in HK & China, althought cars in HK are RHD but in China their cars are LHD therefore you can see LHD & RHD in HK & China since 1997.
I think some of you might not believe, but don't worry, I have an article tuning the LHD Lancer Evolution VII GSR, so now I enclosed a few pics to show all of you, after the light tuning of this VII GSR it came out 360HP at the wheel.
Enjoy!
01
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Originally posted by skylancer
Only GSR has what I circled. o^_^o
Only GSR has what I circled. o^_^o
Sorry to spoil your party again but unless the export models are different, the RS and GSR in Japan has the same Driver Dials. Except no Tarmac, Garvel and Snow display in the Rev meter. The ACD, AYC and Sports ABS are options on the RS model and only then will they fit you the switch and the indication.
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hehehe...yeah well you can load up the RS to be like a GSR. But there are always something you can't change. I can see that car is even got the optional GSR steering wheel, else the RS has the same Momo steering wheel I have in my V.
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well, I am really confusing now, so I don't know, but according to what the article...it stated that is GSR!! You might be right...or might be there is no climate control on the LHD GSR? Anyway, still a Evo VII....w/360HP.
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I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but I could not resist anymore.
All this long thread to discuss nonsense!
What's wrong with you guys? I guess most of you posting here live in the U.S. and are anxiously awaiting for the Evo.
The Evo saga is a DRIVER'S CAR! Stop arguing about A/C, electric mirrors, climate control, etc. Who cares! Well, I do: my advice is to go for RS-II versions because the climate control adds a lot of weight. It's not even about pure BHP what makes the Evo such a special car, it's the great balance between traction, torque, handling and braking.
You see the EVO as a new hype, so common over there. I have lived in the U.S. before and still go there very often. I understand the cops treat fast drivers like criminals, so I don't know what use you can make of an Evo (Oh, I forgot, it looks cool!). Even when I was living in the U.S. (Florida and California) I kept my Evo in Europe, and whenever I had a chance I would fly back just for a weekend to have the opportunity to drive it in my favorite tarmac rally stages. Then I could cope with another month of driving at cruise controled 80mph. People asked me why I did not ship it, but I knew I would not be able to enjoy it.
I have been following these forums for a while, but 99% of my visits are to the Evo technical stuff, mainly the suspension forum that Claudius is trying to push. But for that other 1% I don't like what I see. It's all about people who want to have an Evo because it's 'cool' but have no intention to drive it hard, which is what it is meant for.
I know you are free to do with your money whatever you want, but this 'maintream' interest for sports cars over there are making sports car manufacturers to come out with softer products.
Some examples:
BMW M3: A great car, but well over 1.7 ton, because it comes 'fully loaded'. Try going down a long and steep downhill road and see how much smoke comes from the brakes when you stop because they have faded completely.
Porsche 911: 996 is a great car, but bland as ever, now even with cupholders. Also 'fully loaded'. You have to go to a GT3 to finf a light 911 (GT3 not sold in the U.S., not enough goodies in it). Many of my colleagues in Florida drove Boxters and 911. None of them had any interest to drive them a bit hard.
Japanese manufacturers are now the only ones manufacturing rally derived cars, but of recently, their marketing departments have realised the great brandname of STi and Ralliart and want to push it mainstream (I know this for good). I'm just afraid it's going to happen, and it makes me sad.
I remember, while living in Hong Kong I saw a used Evo VI Mäkinen for sale. It only had 700km in the clock. The dealer told me a wealthy guy bought it "because he liked the wing and the stickers, then he realised he did not know how to switch gears and sold it back to them at a big loss".
Sorry for the long thread, but if your main concern is whether the US Evo will have climate control you should not be buying one.
All this long thread to discuss nonsense!
What's wrong with you guys? I guess most of you posting here live in the U.S. and are anxiously awaiting for the Evo.
The Evo saga is a DRIVER'S CAR! Stop arguing about A/C, electric mirrors, climate control, etc. Who cares! Well, I do: my advice is to go for RS-II versions because the climate control adds a lot of weight. It's not even about pure BHP what makes the Evo such a special car, it's the great balance between traction, torque, handling and braking.
You see the EVO as a new hype, so common over there. I have lived in the U.S. before and still go there very often. I understand the cops treat fast drivers like criminals, so I don't know what use you can make of an Evo (Oh, I forgot, it looks cool!). Even when I was living in the U.S. (Florida and California) I kept my Evo in Europe, and whenever I had a chance I would fly back just for a weekend to have the opportunity to drive it in my favorite tarmac rally stages. Then I could cope with another month of driving at cruise controled 80mph. People asked me why I did not ship it, but I knew I would not be able to enjoy it.
I have been following these forums for a while, but 99% of my visits are to the Evo technical stuff, mainly the suspension forum that Claudius is trying to push. But for that other 1% I don't like what I see. It's all about people who want to have an Evo because it's 'cool' but have no intention to drive it hard, which is what it is meant for.
I know you are free to do with your money whatever you want, but this 'maintream' interest for sports cars over there are making sports car manufacturers to come out with softer products.
Some examples:
BMW M3: A great car, but well over 1.7 ton, because it comes 'fully loaded'. Try going down a long and steep downhill road and see how much smoke comes from the brakes when you stop because they have faded completely.
Porsche 911: 996 is a great car, but bland as ever, now even with cupholders. Also 'fully loaded'. You have to go to a GT3 to finf a light 911 (GT3 not sold in the U.S., not enough goodies in it). Many of my colleagues in Florida drove Boxters and 911. None of them had any interest to drive them a bit hard.
Japanese manufacturers are now the only ones manufacturing rally derived cars, but of recently, their marketing departments have realised the great brandname of STi and Ralliart and want to push it mainstream (I know this for good). I'm just afraid it's going to happen, and it makes me sad.
I remember, while living in Hong Kong I saw a used Evo VI Mäkinen for sale. It only had 700km in the clock. The dealer told me a wealthy guy bought it "because he liked the wing and the stickers, then he realised he did not know how to switch gears and sold it back to them at a big loss".
Sorry for the long thread, but if your main concern is whether the US Evo will have climate control you should not be buying one.
RS-2 TME,
I don't think we all want an Evo for the status. I think some people want the best of both worlds in some sense. I know for myself I want an RS2 and plan to take it to the track as often as possible along with my Type-R. A lot of the posts don't have as much technical content because the Evo just isn't here yet, so all we have for joy is to pick at every little detail
Mark
I don't think we all want an Evo for the status. I think some people want the best of both worlds in some sense. I know for myself I want an RS2 and plan to take it to the track as often as possible along with my Type-R. A lot of the posts don't have as much technical content because the Evo just isn't here yet, so all we have for joy is to pick at every little detail
Mark